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Acting dean of the College of Education reappointed

Acting dean of the College of Education reappointed

Sylvia Freire, Reporter December 19, 2024

The University of Kentucky reappointed Danelle Stevens-Watkins as acting dean of the College of Education beginning Jan. 1, 2025.  By serving as acting dean, the position is a temporary replacement...

Anna Pollock looks back at the stage wall on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at The Burl in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

ROOTS OF CREATIVITY: Anna Pollock leans on nature to connect art and music

Sammy Wynn, Reporter December 18, 2024

Growing up on Bainbridge, a small island outside of Seattle, Anna Pollock had always dreamed of becoming a musician.  Though she possessed no musical talent, that never stopped Pollock from getting...

A young volunteer looks at books during the Firefighter Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Fire Fighter North Pole off New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters supports families with annual toy program

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

The Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters hosted their annual Christmas auction and toy program to help local children and families in need. The toy program, held on Saturday, Dec. 14, took place...

Paula Scanlan takes the stage during the Young Americans for Freedom event held at the Gatton Student Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Former swimmer speaks at ‘Keep Men Out of Women’s Sports’ event

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter December 15, 2024

Former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Paula Scanlan discussed her views on transgender women being allowed to compete in women’s sports at the University of Kentucky’s Young Americans for Freedom...

Alpha Phi Alpha Members with this year's Miss Black and Gold, Miss Gold, and Miss Epsilon Chi during the Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant on Dec. 4, 2024 at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff

Contestants take the stage at Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant

Hannah Piedad, Reporter December 15, 2024

The University of Kentucky’s Alpha Phi Alpha chapter hosted its chapter’s annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center. The Miss Black and Gold Scholarship...

A comedian cracks a joke during his set on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Comedy Off Broadway, in Lexington, Kentucky. | Photo provided by Nick Marcum.

Laughter takes the stage at Comedy Off Broadway’s open mic night

Abigail Wright, Reporter December 13, 2024

A lone spotlight illuminates the stage where a microphone and wooden stool stand still, patiently awaiting the first comedian of the night. Audience members settle into their seats with eager anticipation,...

Students fill their plates with chicken tenders before grabbing waffles during the Crunch Brunch event on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

UK students unwind with food, activities at Crunch Brunch

Aimee Pierce, Reporter December 13, 2024

University of Kentucky students took a break from studying for finals at the annual Crunch Brunch in the Gatton Student Center. Students could unwind from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, with all...

Callie Brown, a graduate student, purchases a poinsettias during the Horticulture Club Winter Sale on Dec. 11, 2024 at the Agriculture North Building Lobby, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff

Horticulture Club sells wreaths and plants for winter sale

Adah Hufana, Staff Reporter December 12, 2024

The University of Kentucky Horticulture Club sold plants and unique crafts to students and faculty at their annual winter sale. Mistletoe, holiday door swag, poinsettias, holiday planters and living...

A student chooses a song to break-dance to during Rhythm Riot on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at UKFCU Esports Lounge in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Gamers get down at Rhythm Riot

Courtney Mysliwiec, Reporter December 11, 2024

The University of Kentucky’s Federal Credit Union Esports Lounge and Esports Club hosted “Rhythm Riot,” an event where UK students and members of the community can play rhythm games. The event...

Doug Frutos takes the first jump of the day off the Young's High Bridge on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Photo by Ava Bumgarner | Staff

‘Stealing altitude’: How Vertigo Bungees crew fosters family and friendship in the sky

Ava Bumgarner, Copy Editor December 11, 2024

Grease from the Blackstone grill drips onto the ground as an eager-eyed dog gratefully licks at the cold earth beneath her feet.  Alan Bisgaard shovels a fried egg and tortilla off the stovetop...

Parade participants ride horses down the route during the Lexington Holiday parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Lexingtonians marched into the holiday season at the Lexington Holiday Parade

Aimee Pierce, Reporter December 10, 2024

Downtown Lexington was full of families, businesses, schools and other organizations as they participated in the annual Lexington Holiday Parade. On Saturday, Dec. 7, families and community members...

A member of the Rock Climbing Club looks over at other members climbing on the wall during the weekly club meeting for the UK Rock Climbing Club on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at Johnson Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

UK Rock Climbing Club scales new heights

Abigail Wright, Reporter December 9, 2024

Hands stretched and fingers splayed, climbers reach for the next handhold, some with practiced ease, while others carefully calculate their next move. The wall is covered in holds of various shapes...

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