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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...

Attendees walk through the various booths during the Crafted Social Winter Market on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Greyline Station in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Lexington community shops, skates at Winter Market

Cassady Brockman, Reporter December 8, 2024

Crafted Social hosted their third Winter Market, featuring local artists and craftsmen, food trucks, and an indoor ice-skating rink.  On Dec 6. and Dec. 7, vendors sold their work alongside at the...

John Glover looks up at shelf to find a book in his store, Glover's Bookery, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff

John Glover spends life surrounded by his passion

Kristen Roberts, Features Editor December 6, 2024

A wooden sign with chipped paint from its nearly 45 years of weathering still stands tall outside the bookery as a clear display of the business. A door opens up to a land of organized chaos; you...

Guleus S’Xavier stands in front of his artwork Vintage Festival on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Greyline Station in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff

Kentucky Vintage Festival returns to Greyline Station

Aimee Pierce, Reporter December 5, 2024

Vintage clothing fans spent Saturday shopping from vintage vendors, local shops, food and various booths at the Kentucky Vintage Festival at Greyline Station. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 23, visitors...

A couple looks through old vinyls on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at The Domestic in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Finding the hidden gem: How Lexington’s thrift stores showcase their unique personalities

Sammy Wynn, Reporter December 4, 2024

Admiral the cat lays peacefully resting on a large, quilted armchair, ears twitching as the doorbell rang, signaling a customer had entered the shop. Cascading vines surround him, as they creep down...

Misdee Wrigley Miller and Eli Capilouto shake hands in the Gatton Student Center on Dec. 3, 2024 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | UK Photo

Award-winning journalist donates $2.5 million to Pence Hall renovations

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024

The University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information formally accepted a $2.5 million donation for renovations on UK’s Pence Hall, according to UKNow. Philanthropist and award-winning...

Nigel Taylor talks with guests at his Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Photo provided by Kurlly Mongbandi

Fostering community through Thanksgiving dinner

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor December 2, 2024

On Thanksgiving Day, the University Flats lobby is full of life, despite the dorm building almost being rid of all its residents.  The aroma of Thanksgiving dinner floats out from the kitchen, lingering...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Jamarion Wilcox (10) runs the ball down the field during the football game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

At the Whistle: Kentucky football falls 41-14 to Louisville in 2024 Governor’s Cup

Colton Johnson, Football Beat Writer November 30, 2024

Kentucky football (4-8, 1-7) ended its season on Saturday with a 41-14 loss to the Louisville Cardinals (8-5, 5-3) in the 2024 Governor's Cup. Apart from it being senior day for a plethora of Wildcats...

University of Kentucky students play along with BOOMCat club members at the BOOMCats Fall 2024 Performance in the Esports Lounge at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

UK club brings the boom

Zach Eads, Reporter November 27, 2024

The University of Kentucky boomwhacker club, known as the BOOMCats, hosted their 2024 fall performance at the Cornerstone ESports Lounge. The BOOMCats performed many songs at their semesterly performance,...

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