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Protesters walk around the campus of the University of Kentucky during a protest lead by Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

UK alumni, students and Lexington residents march for international students

Adah Hufana, Reporter April 14, 2025

People of Lexington, University of Kentucky students and alumni of all ages protested the recent revocations of some UK international graduate student visas in a 2-mile march around campus. Held on...

Audience cheers in celebration for a birthday during the Art on the Town event on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Tandy Park in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘Art creates the morale of the city.’ Local artist event connects artist and community

Sammy Wynn, Reporter April 14, 2025

The Lexington mayor’s office hosted “Art on the Town,” a program that showcases an array of local artists to highlight the city's artistic talent. Held on Thursday, April 10, and sponsored by...

Guests line up along the fence to see the racehorses during the Keeneland College Scholarship Day on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘You might as well take the risk.’ Keeneland College Scholarship Day raffles scholarships to students

Sammy Wynn, Reporter April 13, 2025

As the first official week of events wrapped up, Keeneland hosted College Scholarship Day, welcoming college students from across the state for a day of community and prizes. Held on Friday, April 11,...

Elizabeth King, Miss Danville, sings during the The Luckiest Benefit hosted by The Lucky Ones: Impact on Foster Youth, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Gatton Student Center, Worsham Cinema in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

‘You are not a statistic.’ The Luckiest Benefit gives support to foster children

Sylvia Freire, Reporter April 13, 2025

The University of Kentucky hosted The Luckiest Benefit, an event dedicated to raising awareness for the foster care system, at the Gatton Student Center. On Tuesday, April 8, The Lucky Ones Foundation...

A jockey rides a horse during Keeneland college scholarship day on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: Keeneland spring ‘College Scholarship Day’

Sydney Yonker and Cara Raiford April 12, 2025

Kentucky students attended 'College Scholarship Day' at Keeneland after last Friday's meet was canceled due to heavy rainfall.

Lisa Woods performs a scene from Our Confederate Cousin during the 250Lex Literary Celebration: An Evening Inspired by the Written Word on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Kentucky Theatre in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘Art is the thing we need most right now.’ Local writing event celebrates Lexington’s literary history

Sammy Wynn, Reporter April 10, 2025

Lex250 hosted “An Evening Inspired by the Written Word” to showcase the city's history through a variety of performances by local poets, dancers and actors. The Lexington Public Library and its...

The Transylvania University Chamber Orchestra and the Eastern Kentucky University School of Music perform for the Dawning of Music in Kentucky on Sunday April 6th, 2025, at the Lexington Central Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sophia Isaacs | Staff

Dawning of Music in Kentucky highlights legacy of ‘Beethoven of America’

Aimee Pierce, Reporter April 9, 2025

The city of Lexington hosted the “Dawning of Music in Kentucky” concert, an event featuring music written by classical composer Anthony Phillip Heinrich, also known as the “Beethoven of America.” Held...

Keith and Amanda sit and read the program for the day during opening day on Monday, April. 7, 2025, at Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, Ky Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Keeneland welcomes visitors and fans to annual Spring Meet after rescheduling

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor April 9, 2025

Keeneland opened its gates to begin the 2025 Spring Meet, welcoming visitors and horse racing fans alike to the long-standing Lexington tradition. Originally scheduled to start Friday, April 4,...

Photo provided by Mary Rezny

‘Not everybody is lucky enough to be able to be an artist.’ LuigART Exhibit commemorates Women’s History Month

Courtney Mysliwiec, Reporter April 8, 2025

The LuigART Exhibit commemorated Women's History Month with a female artist only gallery including more than 50 different artists. Open during the month of March, and only on weekends, the exhibit showcased...

Attendees cheer and clap, while speakers talk during the “Hands Off!” protest on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

‘We are watching our rights be eroded.’ Nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests reach Lexington

Sylvia Freire, Reporter April 7, 2025

Over 1,000 people protested in Lexington’s Courthouse Plaza for the “Hands Off” movement held throughout the United States, against Donald Trump and Elon Musk. On Saturday, April 5, over 1,3000...

UK President Eli Capilouto. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Capilouto: Some international UK graduate students’ visas, status revoked

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor April 4, 2025

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto sent out a campus community email on Friday, April 4 regarding visas and immigration status of certain international students. The email said UK had learned...

Volunteers work to prepare trees to be planted on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Bryan Station High School in Lexington, Kentucky. The tree planting event was a part of Lexington's fourth annual Tree Week. Photo by Martha McHaney | Staff

‘We’re making an impact on the earth.’ Students give back through Plant for the Planet

Melanie Schouppe, Reporter April 4, 2025

The University of Kentucky’s Lewis Honors College hosted Plant for the Planet, an event that gave students the chance to participate in making an impact on the campus environment. Students were able...

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