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A blue circle outlines the area behind the University Flats where a four-story dorm awaits building plans. The build is awaiting legislative approval as the University of Kentucky has seen an influx in enrollment and demand for on-campus housing. (December 2023) Illustration by Abbey Cutrer.

UK Board of Trustees approves $81 million residence hall construction plans

Alexis Baker, News editor December 8, 2023

An $81 million, four-story building with 644 beds for undergraduate students is awaiting legislative approval as the University of Kentucky has seen an influx in enrollment and demand for on-campus housing,...

An attendee receives a t-shirt during the SAB Crunch Brunch event on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Annual Crunch Brunch takes over student center for a night off of studying

Lilly Keith, Reporter December 8, 2023

The Student Activities Board (SAB) hosted its annual Crunch Brunch event as a stress reliever for University of Kentucky students before their week of finals, according to SAB Vice President of Promotions...

UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25

UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25

Casey Sebastiano, Staff Reporter December 6, 2023

The Board of Trustees announced the 2024-25 housing and dining rates during their December meeting, according to a release from UKNOW. A 3.75% housing rate increase and an average 3% dining rate increase...

Fans cheer for Weezer on Saturday, June 3, 2023, during the Railbird music festival at the Red Mile infield in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Railbird announces 2024 lineup, how to secure presale tickets

Alexis Baker, News Editor December 5, 2023

The annual Railbird Music Festival released its lineup for the 2024 festival this morning, according to various social media platforms. The two-day festival showcases the headliners Noah Kahan, Turnpike...

A tow truck pulls out a car that crashed into the front lawn of Maxwell Place, where President Eli Capilouto lives, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Vehicle crashes into UK president’s lawn on Rose Street

Adah Hufana, Reporter December 4, 2023

A vehicle crashed into a wall on the corner of Rose Street and Columbia Avenue on Monday, Dec. 4. A 29-year-old man suffered a medical emergency while driving on Columbia Avenue toward Rose Street...

Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell (4) blocks the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Carolina Wilmington mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-73. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball suffers 80-73 loss against UNC Wilmington

Samuel Colmar, Photojournalist December 3, 2023

No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball suffered a shocking 80-73 defeat at the hands of UNC Wilmington inside Rupp Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky.

A child attendee sits with Santa during the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

UK HealthCare annual Breakfast with Santa returns after COVID-19 pandemic

Courtney Suber, Staff Reporter December 2, 2023

UK HealthCare hosted its 35th annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, the first since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tradition of ‘Breakfast with Santa’ began in 1985 and...

A child attendee sits with Santa during the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: UK HealthCare hosts annual breakfast with Santa event

Samuel Colmar, Photojournalist December 2, 2023

UK HealthCare hosted its 35th annual breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Tilly, a full-time resident of Critter Ridge Sanctuary, enjoys her breakfast of fruit and yogurt on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Tilly is a rare survivor of distemper, which has a near-100% mortality rate. As a result, she is blind and has special needs. She lives inside the house at Critter Ridge along with three other raccoons.

Critter Ridge provides rehabilitation for raccoons and purpose for Angela Cox

Laurel Swanz, Assistant News/Features Editor November 30, 2023

"Critter Ridge provides rehabilitation for raccoons and purpose for Angela Cox" was produced during the 2023 Picture Kentucky Workshop in Frankfort, Kentucky, where students were randomly assigned...

Students paint a mural displaying William T. Young Library on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in the atrium of William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Adah Hufana

Mural of William T. Young Library to be displayed on campus

Adah Hufana, Reporter November 29, 2023

University of Kentucky students began painting a mural for UK’s campus as part of a three-day long event on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The interactive art piece event, located in the atrium of the William...

Kentucky guard Justin Edwards (1) drives the ball into the paint during the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 8 Miami mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-73. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball records statement win over Miami 95-73

Travis Fannon, Asst. Photo Editor November 29, 2023

No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball recorded a statement victory over No. 8 Miami FL inside Rupp Arena winning 95-73 on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Kentucky guard DJ Wagner passes the ball during the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 8 Miami mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

At the buzzer: No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball records statement win over No. 8 Miami 95-73

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

No. 12 Kentucky men's basketball (6-1) recorded a statement victory over No. 8 Miami FL (5-1) inside Rupp Arena on Tuesday, winning 95-73. The win was the first over a ranked opponent for the Cats this...

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