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Chase McGuire leaves the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury

Casey Sebastiano, Managing Editor March 22, 2025

The case against a Lexington man accused of raping and strangulating a UK student was dismissed by a Fayette County grand jury on March 18. Kathryn Holt, an assistant Commonwealth attorney, said the...

Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education

Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor March 20, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education on Thursday, March 20. The executive order calls on the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, to “take...

People dance on stage during the Trailblazer Luminaries: A Women's History Month Celebration on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Farish Theater in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff

‘It’s no longer a dream, it’s real,’ Trailblazer Luminaries honors impact of local women during Women’s History Month

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor March 17, 2025

Lexington women were honored for being pioneers in their fields during the inaugural Trailblazer Luminaries event at Lexington Public Library’s Farish Theater.  During the Friday, March 14 event...

Students sit and listen to author Jason De León speak about his experiences in Central America documenting people migrating into the United States during the Soldiers and Kings event on Thursday, March. 6, 2025, at Lewis Honors College in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

‘I’m definitely connected to them forever,’ anthropologist and award-winning author discusses human smuggling

Ariana Contreras, Reporter March 13, 2025

Anthropologist and award-winning author Jason De León discussed human smuggling and its importance to the Latino immigrant population at the Lewis Honors College. De León discussed his 2024 National...

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Kentucky businesses impacted by imposed tariffs, now facing price increases amid uncertainty

Sylvia Freire, Staff Reporter March 13, 2025

President Donald Trump is now threatening to impose a 200% tariff on European alcohol. Beginning March 4, Trump had reinstated 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, according to NBC News. According to...

Gov. Andy Beshear address a crowd of students on Tuesday, July, 2, 2024, at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

State bill proposes to ban Medicaid use for gender-affirming healthcare

Sylvia Freire, Staff Reporter March 12, 2025

An amended bill banning “conversion therapy” now also proposes outlawing the use of Medicaid for gender-affirming healthcare for transgender Kentuckians, according to the Courier Journal. On Wednesday,...

Sophia Rosing poses for her mugshot after being sentenced to 12 months in jail for assault on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Photo provided by Fayette County jail website

Former UK student to serve remainder of sentence, court denies shock probation request

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor March 12, 2025

Fayette County Circuit Court denied former University of Kentucky student, Sophia Rosing’s, shock probation request on Wednesday, March 12, according to court documents. After consideration, the court...

Manoelito De Souza Junior, a rider from Spain, holds on to his bull during the Professional Bull Riders Event on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

‘It reminds me of home,’ how Professional Bull Riders bring family and friends together

Christian Kantosky, Assistant Photo Editor March 12, 2025

Kentucky residents had a different source of entertainment at Rupp Arena as the venue hosted the Professional Bull Riders Velocity Tour. PBR was held from Friday, March 7, to Saturday, March 8 and...

An attendee looks around at all the booths during the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff

Lexington Comic & Toy Convention unites fans across different fandoms

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor March 10, 2025

Members of the Lexington community cosplayed, attended Q&A panels and competed in games during the Lexington Comic & Toy Convention at the Central Bank Center. Held from Thursday, March 6 to...

UK students experience off-campus housing issues

UK students experience off-campus housing issues

Laura Silva, Reporter March 7, 2025

University of Kentucky students report issues related to off-campus housing regarding security, cleanliness and affordability. UK expected 8,000 total students to live on campus and 35,952 students...

Fayette County Attorney Angela Evans speaks during the University of Kentucky Public Policy Society's meeting on Wednesday March 5, 2025, at the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘People are people,’ Fayette County Attorney discusses mental health in the legal field

Sylvia Freire, Reporter March 6, 2025

University of Kentucky students heard from a Fayette County Attorney who discussed how the start of her career pushed her advocacy for mental health in law.  The event was held by UK’s Public Policy...

Authors Rachel Elliot and Willie Carver Jr. watch Frank X Walker deliver a story to the audience during the LGBT Trailblazers event on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rachel Trotter | Staff

‘UK Trailblazers’ share journeys of literary joy and hardship during Lunch and Lit

Hannah Piedad, Staff Reporter March 4, 2025

Five authors discussed their journey of writing and navigating their identities during the second installment of the University of Kentucky Office of LGBTQ* Resources Lunch and Lit series. The installment...

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