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Felons should regain the right to vote

Sammy Wynn, Reporter November 29, 2024

As citizens of the United States and participants in a democracy, we have basic rights protected by the Constitution including but not limited to, the right to vote. Felons deserve to maintain their right...

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COLUMN: Democrats gifted Trump his second term

Austin Collier, Reporter November 24, 2024

Well, here we are. After months of anticipation, we know who will spend the next four years in the White House, and this revelation promises to turn this country’s political and social rifts into chasms. Donald...

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Album review: Maggie Rogers exceeds all expectations on ‘Don’t Forget Me’

Sylvia Freire, Reporter November 22, 2024

When Maggie Rogers released “Don’t Forget Me,” it truly made it impossible for us to forget her. Rogers, known for her powerful singing and lyrics, has released a new album that will drive listeners...

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The magic of Marvel’s ‘Agatha All Along’

Melanie Schouppe, Reporter November 20, 2024

One of Marvel's newest shows “Agatha All Along” is a spellbinding continuation of “WandaVision” filled with many twists and turns.  The show premiered on Disney+ on Sept. 18 with its final...

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Album review: ‘The Secret of Us’ deluxe album by Gracie Abrams is spectacular

Kylie Allegrezza, Reporter November 16, 2024

“The Secret of Us” is a phenomenal album with raw emotions and excellent vocals.  Gracie Abrams “The Secret of Us” deluxe album is amazing. It came out Oct. 18, 2024. Abram’s added four new...

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How the Electoral College isn’t democratic today

Sylvia Freire, Reporter November 15, 2024

In recent years, more people have questioned whether the Electoral College is a system that truly upholds democracy in our nation.  The founding fathers created the Electoral College “as a compromise...

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Living in the shadow of gun violence

Trenton Schroering, Writer November 10, 2024

I’m scared. I’m writing this while UK’s campus faces its second “shots fired” alert of the year. I’m sitting on my bed in my dorm, rocking back and forth unable to stop shaking. I am utterly...

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COLUMN: There is nothing undemocratic about third parties

Austin Collier, Reporter November 4, 2024

Discussions of politics always seem to be more contentious during the presidential election years. This has been especially true since 2016 when scandals abounded about the candidates of the main two parties...

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Jazz vs. elevators: More than easy listening

Aidan Dillard-Hijikata, Reporter November 3, 2024

“Tragedy has befallen a national monument; a treasure of the musical world is nothing to you but ambiance!” I dramatically, if a bit sarcastically, exclaim to my girlfriend.  Mere seconds earlier,...

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The consequences of banning books

Kylie Allegrezza, Reporter November 2, 2024

Around 32 states have banned at least one book in schools, according to Education Week. Most of these books are LGBTQ+ books as well as books about racial justice, according to Social Justice Books.   How...

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A Halloween movie must-watch list

With Halloween right around the corner, the time has arrived to celebrate the season with the best spooky movies. The Kernel Opinions Desk has compiled a list below of their favorite Halloween films for...

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Compassion in a time of crisis

Hannah Piedad, Reporter October 24, 2024

On Sept. 30, 2024, the University of Kentucky released a statement addressing “a post circulating that contains offensive statements,” from an individual associated with the university.  This individual...

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