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Tensions remain high amidst proposed changes to shared governance structure

Tensions remain high amidst proposed changes to shared governance structure

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 12, 2024

The University of Kentucky Senate Council met in an open meeting to discuss the changes to the leadership model proposed by President Eli Capilouto and Deloitte. Across both the in-person meeting and...

A police officer tells Sajida Megariaf to leave a Turning Point even on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Najma Amarkhail

Turning Point guest speaker event met with protest

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter March 9, 2024

  The public event, a “conversation about Israel” hosted by student organization Turning Point, welcomed guest speaker Ian Haworth, members and student protestors, to discuss the Israel-Palestine...

Friends and family of Madison Becknell gather to mourn her death during a vigil on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Baptist Campus Ministry in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Madison Pearl Becknell: ‘A ray of sunshine’

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor March 7, 2024

Madison Pearl Becknell was known for her radiant personality, unwavering passion and deep faith that touched the lives of all who knew her. After a car crash last week, the University of Kentucky...

Lizzy Finley (left) and Thomas Ard speak during a QPR suicide prevention training at the Gatton Student Center on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Helena Arjona | Staff

UK POWER offers free QPR suicide prevention training

Helena Arjona, Reporter March 7, 2024

The University of Kentucky’s Prevention, Outreach and Wellness Education Resources (POWER) brought QPR suicide prevention training to the Gatton Student Center in partnership with UK Invests. POWER...

The University of Kentucky Department of Theatre and Dance perform a dress rehearsal of Fairview on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at the Briggs Theatre in Lexington, Ky. Photos by Carter Skaggs | UKphoto

PHOTOS: UK’s Department of Theatre and Dance debuts play ‘Fairview’

Carter Skaggs, UK Photo March 5, 2024

UK’s Department of Theatre and Dance began its production of the play “Fairview,” a play that explores the effect of the White gaze on African American people.

The University of Kentucky Department of Theatre and Dance perform a dress rehearsal of Fairview on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at the Briggs Theatre in Lexington, Ky. Photos by Carter Skaggs | UKphoto

UK’s production of ‘Fairview’ holds opening night, tackles race and the white gaze

Adah Hufana, Staff Reporter March 5, 2024

The Department of Theatre and Dance began its four day production of a a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that explores race and the effect that biases have on African American people and other minority groups. UK’s...

Sophia Rosing leaves the stand at her preliminary hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel

Former UK student’s status hearing postponed to June 7

Giana Gallo, Broadcast/Podcast Manager March 3, 2024

The status hearing for former University of Kentucky student Sophia Rosing was postponed to June 7 at the Fayette County Circuit Courthouse on Friday, March 1. Rosing is being charged with assaulting...

UKPD respond to a student dispute at William T. Young Library

UKPD respond to a student dispute at William T. Young Library

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter March 2, 2024

UKPD was dispatched to William T. Young Library following “a dispute between two students over a personal property item,” according to Strategic Communication Associate Director Dani Jaffe.  On...

The Kentucky Kernel staff poses with its awards from the South East Journalism Conference on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Troy University in Troy, Alabama.

Kentucky Kernel takes home 17 awards after Southeast Journalism Conference

Giana Gallo, Podcast Manager February 27, 2024

The Kentucky Kernel attended its first Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC) in Troy, Alabama, from Feb. 23 through Feb. 25, taking home 17 awards. The event featured award ceremonies, keynote speakers,...

Guest speaker Suzanne Goldberg is introduced during the OUTLaw Love Transcends Banquet put on by the College of Law on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Limestone Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

‘Love Transcends’: OUTLaw hosts second annual banquet

Reaghan Chen, Opinions Editor February 27, 2024

The University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law’s LGBTQ+ organization, OUTLaw, hosted its second annual banquet with this year’s theme, “Love Transcends,” centered around transgender rights...

Students prepare collard greens at a Cooking Up Community event on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at The 90 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff

PHOTOS: Behind the scenes of ‘Cooking Up Community’

Isabella Sepahban, Photojournalist February 25, 2024

“Cooking Up Community: Celebrating Black History Month 2024,” a culinary event, was hosted on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, to provide UK students a unique opportunity to foster discussions, cook, build...

Students prepare ingredients for sweet potato casserole at a Cooking Up Community event on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at The 90 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff

UK students reflect on history with ‘Cooking Up Community’

Adah Hufana and Hannah Stanley February 25, 2024

University of Kentucky organizations united in February to host a series of events to honor Black History Month, Assistant Dean for Diversity in the College of Agriculture, Dr. Kendriana Price, said. As...

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