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University of Kentucky denies open records request from Kentucky Kernel

University of Kentucky denies open records request from Kentucky Kernel

Casey Sebastiano, Managing Editor October 18, 2024

The University of Kentucky Open Records Office has denied a request filed by the Kentucky Kernel regarding non-UK student visitors checking into on-campus residence halls. The request was filed as part...

Former UK student Sophia Rosing walks into her sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Rosing was sentenced to 12 months in jail for assaulting a student desk clerk in November 2022. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Former UK student sentenced to 12 months in jail after being arrested for assault in 2022

Casey Sebastiano, Managing Editor October 17, 2024

Former UK student, Sophia Rosing, was sentenced to 12 months in jail for assaulting a student desk clerk in November 2022. On Oct. 17, Rosing was convicted on four counts of fourth-degree assault,...

Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.

Wildcab Voucher for Keeneland College Scholarship Day

Laura Silva, Reporter October 16, 2024

UK Transportation Services, Keeneland and Prevention, Outreach and Wellness Education Resources collaborated to provide a one-time $15 Wildcab Voucher for Uber on Keeneland College Scholarship Day. The...

Alpha Kappa Alpha members pose during their step performance at the University of Kentucky National Pan-Hellenic Council Annual Step Show at the Gatton Student Center on Oct. 11, 2024. Photo by Chloe Bradley | Staff

‘Divine 9’ continue stepping tradition at NPHC Homecoming Step Show

Hannah Piedad, Reporter October 14, 2024

The University of Kentucky’s National Pan-Hellenic Council held their annual Homecoming Step Show fundraising event at the Gatton Student Center Ballroom.  The Oct. 11 Step Show consisted of a competition...

Douglas Brinkley delivers Wendell H. Ford Lecture on the presidential election

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor October 12, 2024

Douglas Brinkley, presidential historian and professor in humanities at Rice University delivered the 10th renewal of the University of Kentucky’s Wendell H. Ford Public Policy Lecture. “Reflections...

A student holds a sign and flowers at a vigil for the deaths in Palestine on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Coalition for Palestine at UK hosts ‘A Vigil for One Year of Genocide’

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor October 9, 2024

Editor’s note: Some people mentioned in the story requested their names be omitted. University of Kentucky students, members and non-members alike of the on-campus Coalition for Palestine hosted “A...

Cindy “Sister Cindy” Smock points at a student to give them a button during her sermon on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at the Memorial Hall outdoor amphitheater in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Sister Cindy returns to UK on her ‘Ho No Mo Tour’

Kelsey House, Reporter October 8, 2024

Students gathered on the stairs of the Memorial Hall amphitheater for Cindy “Sister Cindy” Smock’s visit to campus. She visited campus on Monday, Oct. 7. Her visit to the university was a part...

Evangelist Christian preacher Cindy “Sister Cindy” Smock Speaks to students at Memorial Hall outdoor amphitheater at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PHOTOS: Sister Cindy visits University of Kentucky campus

Evangelist Christian preacher Cindy “Sister Cindy” Smock visited the University of Kentucky's campus to speak to students on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Memorial Hall outdoor amphitheater in Lexington,...

People hold flags and flowers at a vigil for the deaths in Palestine on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Students gather at vigil for lives lost in Gaza

Abbey Cutrer, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2024

University of Kentucky students and the Lexington community gathered at a vigil to mourn the deaths in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. People gathered on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside the William T. Young...

Blake Eggleston, a freshman political science major, reacts to one of Gov. Tim Walz’s points during the vice presidential debate Turning Point watch party on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

UK student organization Turning Point USA hosts vice presidential Debate watch party

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter October 4, 2024

Editor’s note: Certain members of Turning Point USA, UK chapter, asked their last names to be omitted. University of Kentucky organization Turning Point USA students hosted a watch party for the vice...

Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester

Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor October 2, 2024

The University of Kentucky’s Police Department sent out a crime bulletin to the UK student body regarding an incident of sexual assault that occurred on campus.  The incident occurred on Saturday,...

Democratic Party Chair Morgan Eaves and Republican Committeewoman KC Crosbie debate during the pre-debate Q&A on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at Lewis Honors College in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PHOTOS: Students gather to watch Vice Presidential Debate

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky October 2, 2024

Watch parties were held across the University of Kentucky's campus to tune into the Vice Presidential Debate on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

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