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Over 2,000 protestors hold up signs and flags during the “No Kings: Then or Now!” protest on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘When we fight, we win.’ Lexington community protests against removal of DEI policies

Sammy Wynn, Reporter April 24, 2025

Over 3,000 individuals gathered for the “No Kings: Then or Now!” protest to peacefully march and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Held on Saturday, April 19, and...

Illustration by Sarah Reed.

US takes a toll with stock market and tariff concerns

Sylvia Freire, Staff Reporter April 19, 2025

The United States stock market index took a downturn following China’s retaliatory tariffs on Friday, April 4. Since President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, inflation rates are likely to increase,...

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...

Students walk between classes in the morning on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Gatton College of Business in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Trump pauses tariffs on countries, adds additional tax to China

Sylvia Freire, Reporter April 9, 2025

President Donald Trump paused reciprocal tariffs on 75 countries for 90 days, starting Wednesday, April 9. According to The Associated Press, Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs, defined as a tax restriction...

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...

Gov. Andy Beshear speaks to a crowd of students on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, outside the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Samuel Colmar | Staff

Gov. Andy Beshear sues federal government over revoked COVID-19 health funds

Abigail Wright, Reporter April 1, 2025

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined 22 other states in filing a lawsuit against the federal government over its decision to cut public health funds. According to a lawsuit filed Tuesday, March 25 in Rhode...

Protestors hold signs and march during a Rally for Human Rights on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

‘Stand for the truth, even if it’s against yourself;’ Lexington rallies for human rights worldwide

Sammy Wynn, Reporter March 23, 2025

Editor’s note: Some people mentioned in the story requested their last names be omitted. Protesters marched through downtown Lexington, calling for justice as part of a statewide protest supporting...

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...

Bill restricting gender-affirming care passed in Kentucky

Bill restricting gender-affirming care passed in Kentucky

Sylvia Freire, Staff Reporter March 18, 2025

  The Kentucky General Assembly passed legislation prohibiting Medicaid from funding gender-affirming healthcare and bans hormonal treatment and gender reassignment for incarcerated people in Kentucky.  According...

Illustration by Sarah Reed.

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,...

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