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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
March 12, 2025
Sophia Rosing poses for her mugshot after being sentenced to 12 months in jail for assault on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Photo provided by Fayette County jail website
Former UK student to serve remainder of sentence, court denies shock probation request
March 12, 2025
Manoelito De Souza Junior, a rider from Spain, holds on to his bull during the Professional Bull Riders Event on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
‘It reminds me of home,’ how Professional Bull Riders bring family and friends together
March 12, 2025
Studnets skate around on the floor during the Cosmic Roller Skating event on Thursday, March. 6, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Students roll into midterms with Cosmic Roller Skating
March 11, 2025
An attendee looks around at all the booths during the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
Lexington Comic & Toy Convention unites fans across different fandoms
March 10, 2025
Sophia Rosing poses for her mugshot after being sentenced to 12 months in jail for assault on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Photo provided by Fayette County jail website
Former UK student to serve remainder of sentence, court denies shock probation request
March 12, 2025
Studnets skate around on the floor during the Cosmic Roller Skating event on Thursday, March. 6, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Students roll into midterms with Cosmic Roller Skating
March 11, 2025
Leonardo Johnson, a marketing sophomore, and Russell Van Liew IV, a business and marketing sophomore, walk to the main stage for the first time during the Mr. Ivy Pageant presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Lexington. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
‘I dreamed of moments like these,’ Alpha Kappa Alpha hosts Mr. Ivy Scholarship Pageant
March 8, 2025
Fayette County Attorney Angela Evans speaks during the University of Kentucky Public Policy Society's meeting on Wednesday March 5, 2025, at the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘People are people,’ Fayette County Attorney discusses mental health in the legal field
March 6, 2025
Sophie Ciaverelii, a public health junior, pets a cat during the Cats and Crafts activity on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at the Harris Ballroom in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Students gather for an afternoon of kitty cuddles, coffee and crafts
March 5, 2025
Authors Rachel Elliot and Willie Carver Jr. watch Frank X Walker deliver a story to the audience during the LGBT Trailblazers event on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rachel Trotter | Staff
‘UK Trailblazers’ share journeys of literary joy and hardship during Lunch and Lit
March 4, 2025
A crowd of students gather with signs to protest outside the William T. Young Library during the Day of DEI Protest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students protest for state-wide ‘Day of DEI’
March 1, 2025
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
February 28, 2025
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman speaks during the Lewis Honors College Leadership Conference on Saturday Feb. 22, 2025 at University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College in Lexington Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky lieutenant governor speaks at Leadership Conference hosted by Singletary Scholars
February 24, 2025
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
February 19, 2025
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
March 12, 2025
Sophia Rosing poses for her mugshot after being sentenced to 12 months in jail for assault on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Photo provided by Fayette County jail website
Former UK student to serve remainder of sentence, court denies shock probation request
March 12, 2025
Manoelito De Souza Junior, a rider from Spain, holds on to his bull during the Professional Bull Riders Event on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
‘It reminds me of home,’ how Professional Bull Riders bring family and friends together
March 12, 2025
An attendee looks around at all the booths during the Lexington Comic and Toy Convention on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
Lexington Comic & Toy Convention unites fans across different fandoms
March 10, 2025
UK students experience off-campus housing issues
UK students experience off-campus housing issues
March 7, 2025
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
March 3, 2025
University of Kentucky students talk about their experiences in America as the children of immigrants during the Lewis Honors College Immigration Panel on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at the Lewis Honors College in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff
Immigration Panel shares the journeys of children of immigrants
February 26, 2025
A clean up crew pressure washes and drains water from an office building on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at the Kevin W. Johnson Attorney at Law office in Hazard, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Trump approves funding from FEMA for flood-damaged Kentucky
February 24, 2025
A Professor walks by the University of Kentucky’s College of Law on Monday, Feb. 20, 2025 at J. David Rosenberg College of Law in Lexington, Kentucky. Sydney Yonker | Staff
UK receives letter regarding racial discrimination from US Department of Education
February 20, 2025
Mitch McConnell listens during the debate between Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Democratic opponent Amy McGrath on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at the WKYT studio in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Sen. McConnell ends his tenure, not seeking reelection in 2026
February 20, 2025
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
March 3, 2025
A crowd of students gather with signs to protest outside the William T. Young Library during the Day of DEI Protest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students protest for state-wide ‘Day of DEI’
March 1, 2025
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
February 28, 2025
A Professor walks by the University of Kentucky’s College of Law on Monday, Feb. 20, 2025 at J. David Rosenberg College of Law in Lexington, Kentucky. Sydney Yonker | Staff
UK receives letter regarding racial discrimination from US Department of Education
February 20, 2025
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
February 19, 2025
Former UK student Sophia Rosing walks into her sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Rosing was sentenced to 12 months in jail for assaulting a student desk clerk in November 2022. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Former UK student asks for early release from 12-month sentence
February 27, 2025
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
November 25, 2024
Timothy Umstead's mugshot from the Fayette County jail website on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Umstead was arrested on the night of Feb. 7, and he was booked on Feb. 8.
Former UK student’s weapon possession charges reduced
February 12, 2024
Thomas "Lofton" Hazelwood
‘He’s not gonna make it to serenades.’ The missing details of the Hazelwood investigation
November 17, 2022
Excerpts from UK's Student Code of Conduct investigation reveal FarmHouse Fraternity showed a “deeply ingrained culture of alcohol and hazing behaviors.”
UK’s FarmHouse Fraternity had a culture of hazing, investigations reveal
November 17, 2022
Presidential Candidate Morgan Brooke speaking during the SGA Presidential Debate on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at the Worsham Room in the Gatton Student Center. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff
Presidential and vice presidential candidates share platforms at SGA debate
February 18, 2025
University of Kentucky Student Government Association senate executive council members discuss the Y’all Means All resolution, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Casey Sebastiano | Staff
UKSGA puts off resolution reaffirming commitment to inclusivity amid anti-DEI legislation
February 13, 2025
University of Kentucky Student Government Association (UKSGA) senate executive council members address the student fee allocation committee roster during a full senate meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
UK SGA expands Senate seats, amendments made to Constitution
February 3, 2025
Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
UK SGA holds first ‘Wildcats Safety Alliance Caucus’
January 17, 2025
Gabi Franzone, the Student Activities Board Executive Director of Event Management, hands out a coat, hat, and gloves at the annual Coats for Cats event on Nov. 13 held in the Center for Student Involvement in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Annie Alvarez | Staff
‘Coats for Cats’ provides students with opportunity for winter gear
November 22, 2024
Addison Adkins walks out of his arraignment with Mike Roland, his defense attorney, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Adkins is facing charges of rape in the first-degree and strangulation in the second-degree. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students arrested for on-campus rape
March 4, 2025
A UKPD police officer surveys a crowd on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
EDITORIAL: Assaults, shootings and silence: UK’s safety crisis requires transparency
February 26, 2025
Chuck Adams poses for a photo. | Photo provided by Hilary Brown
UKPD officer carries torch, represents Kentucky in the Special Olympics abroad
February 25, 2025
Crime bulletin alerts campus of 6th reported sexual assault
Crime bulletin alerts campus of 6th reported sexual assault
February 24, 2025
Saif Al-Khafaji was arrested by Louisville Airport police on a warrant issued in Fayette County. Al-Khafaji was charged with first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree indecent exposure. Photo sourced from WDRB.
Suspect arrested for reported on-campus sexual assault released from jail
November 24, 2024
Sowing a brighter future: Black Soil KY fosters Kentucky agriculture
Sowing a brighter future: Black Soil KY fosters Kentucky agriculture
March 12, 2025
Members form a circle for a group warmup during the Skitty Cats Improv Club meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2025, at the Fine Arts Building. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff
Skitty Cats Improv Club uplifts through inclusivity and creativity
March 9, 2025
Ric McGee (left), former executive director, and Kelly Weber, the current executive director of Ashland Terrace hug each other on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at the Ashland Terrace Senior Living Community in Lexington, Kentucky. Ric’s Garden is named after McGee. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Ric’s Garden: A blooming sanctuary of community and joy
March 7, 2025
Performance artist, Safiya Nawaar, poses for a portrait in her studio, Arabesque World Dance, in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, Feb. 25, 2025. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Courage and strength: Safiya Nawaar’s journey to belly dancing
March 4, 2025
The "ART with HEART" exhibit displays work from regional artists on Feb. 20, 2025, located at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘ART with HEART’ paints a path to healing
February 28, 2025
LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) is fouled by Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: NIL is the lifeblood of the SEC and LSU is falling behind fast
March 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts to an out of bounds called during the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky won the game 91-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
MEN’S BASKETBALL BEAT PICKS: 2025 Men’s SEC Tournament
March 12, 2025
Texas Longhorns head coach Rodney Terry watches his players while they’re on defense during the basketball game vs. Texas on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at The Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Texas won 82-78. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Texas men’s basketball takes step toward securing NCAA Tournament with win over Vanderbilt
March 12, 2025
Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari walks onto the court during the basketball game vs. Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 89-79. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
John Calipari’s pre and postgame comments outshine SEC Tournament victory over South Carolina
March 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Auburn players after the basketball game vs. Auburn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-78. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
One major question for every SEC team and coach ahead of SEC Tournament
March 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops shrugs during the Kentucky vs. Texas football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Kentucky lost 31-14. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kernel at the Buzzer: A Long Road Ahead
December 8, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) hug after a timeout was called during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A New Era
November 22, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) after defeating Duke during the basketball game vs. Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Popes and Devils
November 15, 2024
Kentucky wideout Fred Farrier II (13) jogs off the field during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Turning the Page
November 1, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) looks for an open receiver during the football game vs. Florida on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Kentucky lost 48-20. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: One Last Chance
October 25, 2024
LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) is fouled by Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: NIL is the lifeblood of the SEC and LSU is falling behind fast
March 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts to an out of bounds called during the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky won the game 91-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
MEN’S BASKETBALL BEAT PICKS: 2025 Men’s SEC Tournament
March 12, 2025
Texas Longhorns head coach Rodney Terry watches his players while they’re on defense during the basketball game vs. Texas on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at The Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Texas won 82-78. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Texas men’s basketball takes step toward securing NCAA Tournament with win over Vanderbilt
March 12, 2025
Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari walks onto the court during the basketball game vs. Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 89-79. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
John Calipari’s pre and postgame comments outshine SEC Tournament victory over South Carolina
March 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Auburn players after the basketball game vs. Auburn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-78. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
One major question for every SEC team and coach ahead of SEC Tournament
March 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Saniah Tyler (2) on the bench during the Kentucky vs Oklahoma SEC tournament women’s basketball game on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Kentucky lost 69-65. Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 12 Kentucky Women’s basketball falls to Oklahoma 69-65 in SEC tournament quarterfinals loss
March 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Saniah Tyler (2) on the bench during the Kentucky vs Oklahoma SEC tournament women’s basketball game on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Kentucky lost 69-65. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball goes ‘one-and-done’ in SEC Tournament
March 8, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach, Kenny Brooks, and assistant head coach, Lindsey Hicks, huddle to discuss game strategy during the Kentucky vs. Louisville women's basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 71-61. Photo by Nathan Jones. | Staff
Kentucky women’s stars Georgia Amoore and Clara Strack lead way with SEC honors
March 4, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) dribbles the ball during the women’s basketball game vs. South Carolina on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. Kentucky lost 78-66. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
No. 15 Kentucky women’s basketball falls just short in final minutes against No. 6 South Carolina 78-66
March 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) celebrates after making a three point shot during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee women's basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 82-58. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 15 Kentucky women’s basketball wins 82-58 against No. 11 Tennessee
February 27, 2025
Head Coach Mark Stoops yells out instructions during Kentucky Football’s media day on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky football’s Mark Stoops speaks about program’s first Spring practice
March 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops signals for an incomplete pass after a play during the game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 20-17. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky football, Mark Stoops looks to rebound from 2024 season with transfer overhaul
February 28, 2025
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops arrives during the cat walk before the Kentucky vs. South Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky football hires Nate Fuqua as defensive analyst and outside linebackers coach
February 23, 2025
A tribute graphic to Ben Christman. Graphic created by UNLV Athletics
Former Kentucky football lineman Ben Christman found dead at 21
February 12, 2025
Senior quarterback Mike Hartline looks for an open reciever while being pursued by defensive tackle Mister Cobble during the Blue White game at Commonwealth Stadium Saturday April 24, 2010. Photo by Scott Hannigan
FULL CIRCLE: Mike Hartline returns to Kentucky football as offensive analyst
February 8, 2025
Kentucky infielder Tyler Bell (6) drinks water from a bat after scoring a run during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky baseball breezes past Northen Illinois 9-2 in final game before SEC play
March 11, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Scott Rouse (3) picthes the ball to the batter during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
DYNAMIC DUO: Ethan Walker and Scott Rouse come through in pivotal moments
March 10, 2025
University of Kentucky Wildcats infielder Dylan Koontz (24) tosses the ball during the baseball game vs. Wofford on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 12-5 Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky bats shine in series opener versus Wofford
March 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Ethan Walker (46) throws the first pitch of the Kentucky vs. Hofstra baseball game on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo my Greysun Niehaus | Staff
Ethan Walker and Scott Rouse boost Kentucky baseball to 2-1 win over Wofford
March 9, 2025
Kentucky head coach Nick Mingione argues with an official's call during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky baseball falls apart late in 12-5 loss to Wofford
March 8, 2025
Kentucky infielder Cassie Reasner rounds third base after hitting a home run during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Karissa Hamilton and Cassie Reasner lead Kentucky to sweep first SEC series versus Mizzou
March 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats celebrate after the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky softball earns series win versus Mizzou in first SEC series
March 10, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Sarah Haendiges (30) celebrates after striking out a batter for the third out during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky softball shuts down Missouri late for 6-4 win in game one
March 8, 2025
Kentucky infielder/outfielder Peyton Plotts (37) prepares to bat during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky softball sweeps day two of 2025 WKU tournament over Hilltoppers, Tennessee Tech
March 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats utility player Karissa Hamilton (2) rounds second base heading for third during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Tennessee softball game on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 10-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky softball splits day one of 2025 WKU Tournament
March 1, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Creslyn Brose, hugs her coach after her beam routine during the Senior Night meet vs. Arkansas on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.925-197.725. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnastics defeats Arkansas 197.925 to 197.725
March 10, 2025
University of Kentucky Gymnast Skyler Killough-Wilhem marched out during the Kentucky vs. Louisiana State women's gymnastics meet on Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics wraps up home season with stellar showing versus Arkansas
March 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Sharon Lee competes on vault during the Kentucky vs LSU women’s gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Late stumble and fall cause Kentucky gymnastics to lose away at Georgia
March 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Haley Davis Beginning her performance on the mat during the gymnastics meet vs. Temple on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.175-194.200. Photo by Robby Robinson | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnatiscs falls to LSU 197.200 – 197.075
February 24, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Delaynee Rodriguez competes on beam during the Kentucky vs LSU women’s gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics ‘Pajama Party’ against LSU ends in close defeat
February 22, 2025
Kentucky junior Lidia hits the ball Kentucky junior Lidia Gonzalez prepares to hit the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s tennis suffers sweeping loss to South Carolina
March 10, 2025
Kentucky senior Elizabeth Stevens hits the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s tennis drops road stint at LSU, Ole Miss
March 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Martin Breysach celebrates during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men’s tennis match on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025 at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky men’s tennis records bounce-back victory over South Carolina
March 2, 2025
Martin Breysach returns the ball from an opponent’s serve during the tennis match vs. Memphis on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s tennis falls short after Florida singles sweep
March 2, 2025
Charlelie Cosnet screams after he won his set during the tennis match vs. Memphis on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s tennis kicks off SEC play with sixth straight win over Mississippi State
February 27, 2025
University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky rifle finishes second in GARC Championship to West Virginia
March 4, 2025
University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
No. 3 Kentucky rifle loses in a nailbiter to No. 1 West Virginia
February 12, 2025
Kentucky fifth year Jaden Thompson lines up a shot during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
No. 3 Kentucky rifle suffers first loss of 2024-25 season at No. 2 Alaska Fairbanks
February 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Rifle head coach Harry Mullins gives a speech after the Kentucky vs. Morehead State rifle NCAA Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a 4716 qualifying score. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
No. 1 Kentucky rifle defeats No. 10 Memphis thanks to strong performance by Braden Peiser
January 21, 2025
Kentucky fifth year Emmie Sellers and junior Allison Buesseler prepare shots during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
No. 1 Kenutcky rifle bests No. 5 Murray State to remain undefeated
January 21, 2025
The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps double header versus Muskingum to improve to 11-0
March 5, 2025
The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps Midwest Showdown to improve to stunning 9-0
March 2, 2025
Members of the Kentucky STUNT team compete during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps Bluegrass Classic to open 2025 season
February 8, 2025
Inside Memorial Coliseum while renovations are being done Friday, July 12, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Construction at Memorial Coliseum continues as fall rapidly approaches
July 13, 2024
The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT finishes 2024 season as national runner up
April 16, 2024
Kentucky assistant coach Meredith Jewell and Kentucky head coach Craig Skinner watch closely during the Kentucky vs Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
A look into Kentucky volleyball’s three incoming transfers
January 30, 2025
Kentucky outside hitter Megan Wilson (1) celebrates after scoring a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky volleyball punches ticket to Elite Eight with 3-1 win over Missouri
December 12, 2024
Setter Emma Grome (4) and Brooke Bultema (8) celebrate after Kentucky scored a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky volleyball advances to NCAA Regional Semifinals behind record-setting Emma Grome performance
December 10, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Erin Lamb (13) and libero Molly Tuozzo (12) celebrate their win during the Kentucky vs Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky volleyball defeats Minnesota 3-1 to advance in the NCAA Tournament
December 7, 2024
Kentucky wildcats head coach Craig Skinner celebrates after the win during the Kentucky vs. Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky volleyball begins road to Louisville as No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament
December 7, 2024
Forward, Isaiah Chisolm warms up for the Kentucky Men's Soccer game vs. Virginia Tech at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams tied 2-2. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer stars build community at Lionsbridge FC
March 4, 2025
Kentucky goalie (30) Ryan Jack celebrates after a block during the Kentucky vs. Georgia Southern Men's Soccer game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer goalkeeper Ryan Jack lays foundation for strong collegiate career
January 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats goalkeeper Jan Hoffelner (1) calls out to his teammates during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida Atlantic men’s soccer match on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Amanda Braman | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer adds former star goalkeeper Jan Hoffelner as assistant coach
January 24, 2025
Kentucky Forward Logan Dorsey celebrates after making a goal on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor. Kentucky defeated Oral Roberts 3-2.
Kentucky men’s soccer’s Logan Dorsey excels with lifelong soccer dream
December 10, 2024
Forward, Eric Onos watches as Louisville players celebrate their win over Kentucky on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer falls 2-1 to West Virginia in Sun Belt Tournament Semifinals
November 15, 2024
Brooklyn FC defender Grace Phillpotts (28). Photo provided by Brooklyn FC.
Kentucky women’s soccer star Grace Phillpotts recognizes professional dream with USL’s Brooklyn FC
March 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Troy Fabiano smiles as he celebrates with his team after the win in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer season ends after 3-1 NCAA Tournament loss to Notre Dame
November 24, 2024
Fans cheer as the Kentucky goalkeeper saves a penalty in extra time of the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Women’s Soccer defeats WVU (4-2) in Penalties
November 17, 2024
Kentucky Wildcat Forward Maddie Kemp (2) celebrates with her team after her equalizing goal in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer advances in NCAA Tournament with 4-2 penalty kick win over West Virginia
November 17, 2024
Kentucky forward Mia Bookhard kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs. Kent State women’s soccer game on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer hosts first NCAA Tournament game in decade
November 15, 2024
A Kentucky track and field athlete competes in the pole vault competition during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky track and field wraps up SEC Indoor Championships
March 8, 2025
Kentucky track and field completes simultaneous events in Clemson and Boston
February 21, 2025
Kentucky track and field logs numerous first-place finishes in Fairgrounds Invitational
February 12, 2025
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky cross country’s Collins Kiprop Kipngok and Morgan Dick lead successful showing
November 6, 2024
CATS RUN WILD: Kentucky’s Ed Bird sets course record at Gans Creek Classic
September 29, 2024
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky cross country places sixth in Alabama
October 17, 2023
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky men’s and women’s cross country compete in Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational
October 2, 2023
Kentucky cross country shines at Panorama Farms Invitational
October 19, 2022
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
UK Women’s Cross Country finish third at NCAA Southeast Regional
November 12, 2021
Cross Country FSU Pre-Nationals
UKXC completes top-25 finish at FSU Pre-Nationals
October 15, 2021
A Kentucky swimmer competes during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swimmers participate in Last Chance Meet
March 5, 2025
Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive competes in SEC Championships in Athens
February 25, 2025
A Louisville swimmer celebrates after beating the Kentucky swimmer in the 200 meter freestyle during the swim meet vs. Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky swimmers and divers participate in First Chance Meet in Louisville
February 9, 2025
A Kentucky swimmer poses for a photo during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive sweeps Cincinnati in dominant display with multiple school top tens
January 26, 2025
Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive’s Carson Hick and Bridget Engel thrive despite loss to Auburn
January 26, 2025
Kentucky men’s golf finishes Desert Mountain Collegiate tied for ninth
March 10, 2025
Kentucky women’s golf concludes Darius Rucker Intercollegiate in last place
March 9, 2025
Kentucky men’s golf concludes Watersound Invitational in tie for eighth place
February 25, 2025
Kentucky women's golf sophomore Brooke Oberparleiter at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics
Kentucky women’s golf concludes Spartan Sun Coast Invitational tied for ninth
February 20, 2025
Kentucky women's golf sophomore Brooke Oberparleiter at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics
Cathryn Brown and Karlie Campbell lead UK women’s golf to third place finish in Boca Raton
February 9, 2025
The Kentucky hockey team poses for a photo with the trophy at the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky hockey sweeps Louisville in weekend series to clinch third straight Bourbon Barrel
January 29, 2025
Kentucky center Marc L'Heureux (37) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky hockey ends 2024 with sweep of Ohio State
December 10, 2024
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky club hockey splits home-and-home series against Cincinnati
November 18, 2024
Kentucky fan Gavin Marshall, 16, shouts during the Kentucky vs. Boston University hockey game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-4. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky club hockey moving up to ACHA men’s Division-I, highest level of non NCAA hockey
November 11, 2024
Fans react to Kentucky scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky hockey scores 23 combined goals in two-game sweep over Bowling Green State Univeristy
November 10, 2024
LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) is fouled by Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: NIL is the lifeblood of the SEC and LSU is falling behind fast
March 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches as his team loses during the basketball game vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: With or without Lamont Butler, Kentucky’s play in Oxford was unacceptable
February 5, 2025
Kentucky head coach John Calipari calls a timeout during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M men's basketball match in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
COLUMN: Big Blue Nation, voice your true feelings for John Calipari
February 1, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) looks for an open receiver during the football game vs Florida on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Kentucky lost 48-20. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
COLUMN: It’s time for Kentucky football to turn to Cutter Boley full time
October 27, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats linebacker J.J. Weaver (13) celebrates after a stop during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. by Matthew Mueller | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky’s front seven is among the best in the country and will prove it against Vanderbilt
October 11, 2024
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
‘The Substance’ is true feminist horror
March 8, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
The best of the best, or that’s what the Academy thinks
March 5, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
The entertainment industry needs to relearn how to be creative
March 4, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Deleting TikTok was hard, but worth it
March 4, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’ music video goes above and beyond
March 3, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
The ceasefire in Gaza is misleading
February 9, 2025
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Another four years of Trump will be disastrous for civil rights
February 2, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Democrats gifted Trump his second term
November 24, 2024
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
COLUMN: There is nothing undemocratic about third parties
November 4, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Kamala Harris has a Palestine problem
September 28, 2024
A UKPD police officer surveys a crowd on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
EDITORIAL: Assaults, shootings and silence: UK’s safety crisis requires transparency
February 26, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
EDITORIAL: Your vote matters
October 22, 2024
UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.
EDITORIAL: UK must protect those who cannot protect themselves
April 23, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
Editorial: Defending DEI against legislative threats is vital to the future of Kentucky
March 29, 2024
A man stands in protest for the lives killed in Gaza holding a sign that reads 'ceasefire now' on Nov. 7, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Editorial: A plea for peace: A ceasefire in Gaza is imperative
February 27, 2024
Caroline Harper and Madi Wilson, seniors in agricultural and medical biotechnology and human health science respectively, pose for portraits in their lab on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the Peter Bosomworth Health Science Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
VIDEO: 13 UK undergraduate researchers present their work at the 23rd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol event
March 12, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 10
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 10
March 12, 2025
Yarn and knitting needles lay atop a table during a meeting for the University of Kentucky's Knitting Club on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in room 110 of Patterson Office Tower in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
VIDEO: The Knitting Club is crafting connections on and off campus
March 11, 2025
Young fans watch riders from the mezzanine during the Professional Bull Riders Event on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
VIDEO: Professional bull riders entertain Lexington, Kentucky for the weekend
March 10, 2025
VIDEO: Lexington Comic & Toy Convention brings fandom and community together at Central Bank Center
VIDEO: Lexington Comic & Toy Convention brings fandom and community together at Central Bank Center
March 10, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 3
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 3
February 24, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 2
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 2
November 25, 2024
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1
April 24, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
BROADCAST: DEI Editorial
March 29, 2024
BROADCAST: LeAndre Hayes
BROADCAST: LeAndre Hayes
December 13, 2023
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 10
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 10
March 12, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: March Madness and SEC Tournament Special Edition
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: March Madness and SEC Tournament Special Edition
March 7, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 9
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 9
March 4, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: March Madness and Playoff Hockey
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: March Madness and Playoff Hockey
February 28, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 8
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 8
February 25, 2025
Caroline Harper and Madi Wilson, seniors in agricultural and medical biotechnology and human health science respectively, pose for portraits in their lab on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the Peter Bosomworth Health Science Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
VIDEO: 13 UK undergraduate researchers present their work at the 23rd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol event
March 12, 2025
Yarn and knitting needles lay atop a table during a meeting for the University of Kentucky's Knitting Club on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 in room 110 of Patterson Office Tower in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
VIDEO: The Knitting Club is crafting connections on and off campus
March 11, 2025
Young fans watch riders from the mezzanine during the Professional Bull Riders Event on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
VIDEO: Professional bull riders entertain Lexington, Kentucky for the weekend
March 10, 2025
VIDEO: Lexington Comic & Toy Convention brings fandom and community together at Central Bank Center
VIDEO: Lexington Comic & Toy Convention brings fandom and community together at Central Bank Center
March 10, 2025
VIDEO: Quilt shop in Eastern Kentucky survives after flooding
March 9, 2025
Eric Henrique Domingos struggles to stay on his bull during the Professional Bull Riders Event on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Professional Bull Riders compete at Rupp
March 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Creslyn Brose, hugs her coach after her beam routine during the Senior Night meet vs. Arkansas on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.925-197.725. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnastics defeats Arkansas 197.925 to 197.725
March 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Saniah Tyler (2) on the bench during the Kentucky vs Oklahoma SEC tournament women’s basketball game on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Kentucky lost 69-65. Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 12 Kentucky Women’s basketball falls to Oklahoma 69-65 in SEC tournament quarterfinals loss
March 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) gets fouled while driving to the basket during the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky won the game 91-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 19 Kentucky defeats No. 14 Missouri 91-83
March 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) celebrates a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats LSU 95-64 on senior night
March 5, 2025
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February 13, 2025
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All content by Aaron Benjamin
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Ryder Giles (1) pitches the ball during the No. 13 Kentucky vs. Xavier baseball game on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 13-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky baseball ranked No. 13 in week nine D1 Baseball Top 25

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
April 28, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Erin Coffel (21) throws the ball during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Tennessee softball game on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 10-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky softball suffers series defeat against No. 6 Tennessee, loses 10-2 in six innings

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
April 28, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Erin Coffel (21) slides into home during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Louisville softball game on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-4. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky softball secures series victory with 7-5 win over Ole Miss Rebels

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
April 12, 2023
Dhaivat Pandya competes during the Bearcat Invitational. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky mens golf records second best result behind Alex Goff in South Carolina

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
April 4, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats junior Isabella Magnelli performs her floor routine during the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 9 Auburn gymnastics meet on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.675-196.450. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

No. 9 Kentucky gymnastics advances to Regional Finals with a score of 197.475

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
April 1, 2023
Dhaivat Pandya competes during the Bearcat Invitational. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky mens golf records top-five finish in Schenkel Invitational

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
March 21, 2023
The Kentucky mens basketball team watches the Selection Sunday show on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at John Calipari's home in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball reacts to NCAA Tournament matchup with Providence

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
March 13, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats fifth year Mitchell Nelson adjusts his stock during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State rifle NCAA Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a 4716 qualifying score. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky rifle comes up short in NCAA Championships in Akron, takes bronze

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
March 13, 2023
Dhaivat Pandya competes during the Bearcat Invitational. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky mens golf finishes ninth at Lake Las Vegas Intercollegiate Tournament

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
March 2, 2023
Kentucky Wildcat junior Kayla Kowalik (99) celebrates a base hit during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Georgia softball game on Monday, April 12, 2021, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 5-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky softball splits doubleheader at Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, reaches 10 wins on season

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
February 26, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats senior Emmie Sellers aims her rifle during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State rifle NCAA Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a 4716 qualifying score. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky rifle qualifies for NCAA Championships, eyes three-peat in Akron

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
February 21, 2023
Members of the Kentucky womens basketball team watch the Kentucky vs. Georgia womens basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 50-40. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Injuries loom over Kentucky womens basketball in recent losing streak

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
February 20, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats rifle seniors are honored after the Kentucky vs. Morehead State rifle NCAA Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a 4716 qualifying score. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky rifle awaits championship decision after concluding NCAA qualifier

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
February 18, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Seth Logue (25) pitches during the UK vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 7-5. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky baseball disappoints on opening day, suffers two-run loss against Elon

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
February 18, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kyra Elzy coaches her team during the Kentucky vs. Missouri womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 77-54 Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball’s rollercoaster conference season nears its end

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
February 15, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione cheers from the dugout during the Kentucky vs. Norfolk State University baseball game on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

COLUMN: Should the 2023 season be Nick Mingione’s last at-bat?

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
February 15, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Rachel Lawson watches the University of Kentucky vs. Alabama softball game on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 11-6. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky softball faces challenging 2023 schedule in hopes of making a run to College World Series

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
February 12, 2023
Kentuckys womens golf opened its spring season at the UCF Challenge at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 5, 2023. Darren Carroll | USGA

Kentucky womens golf opens spring season with fifth place finish in Orlando, Florida

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
February 9, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats freshman Jaden Weekes waits to return a serve during the Kentucky vs. Liberty mens tennis match on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at the Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Cats stay perfect on the season, shutout VT 7-0.

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
February 5, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats freshman Jaden Weekes celebrates a point during the Kentucky vs. Liberty mens tennis match on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at the Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky mens tennis advances to ITA Championships, defeats Notre Dame 4-1

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
January 30, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops coaches his team during the Kentucky vs. Iowa Music City Bowl football game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK lost 21-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky transfer Kiyaunta Goodwin commits to SEC East rival Florida

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
January 25, 2023
Liam Draxl celebrates winning a game during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

No. 4 Kentucky mens tennis cruises past Northern Kentucky to remain undefeated

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
January 25, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats thrower Josh Sobota participates in the 2022 Commonwealth College Opener on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at the Norton HealthCare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics. Kentucky Track and Field competed at Commonwealth Opener. Photo by Ethan Rand | UK Athletics

Russell breaks collegiate record as Cats shine in Red Raider Open and Vanderbilt Invitational

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
January 22, 2023
Kentucky Wildcat Ryan Hagenow (24) pitches during the University of Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky University baseball game on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 6-3 Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky baseball to start 2023 campaign outside preseason top 25 rankings

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
January 19, 2023
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Kentucky rifle takes down No. 1 Ole Miss in Oxford

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
November 21, 2022
Kentucky men's tennis assistant coach Matthew Gordon knuckle bumps Wildcat Joshua Lapadat in the match vs. Duke.IMAGE OBTAINED FROM UK ATHLETICS. PHOTO BY GRANT LEE, UK ATHLETICS. CREDIT: GRACE BRADLEY, UK ATHLETICS

Wildcats compete at ITA Championships in Tulsa

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter
October 9, 2022
Kentucky swimmers compete in the Blue and White Meet on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive swept by Indiana in season opener

Aaron Benjamin, reporter
October 6, 2022
Kentucky womens golfer Laney Frye competes in the third round of the NCAA Championship finals at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Photo by Tim Cowie, provided by UK Athletics

Kentucky womens golf finishes 14th in Cougar Classic

Aaron Benjamin, Staff Writer
September 15, 2022

UK T&F finds multiple victories at Drake Relays

Aaron Benjamin
May 1, 2022
Kentucky pitcher Kennedy Sullivan (8) pitches during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Bats wake up late as Kentucky rallies past EKU 10-7

Aaron Benjamin
April 21, 2022

Kentucky finishes fifth in Lewis Chitengwa Memorial

Aaron Benjamin
April 13, 2022
Isabella Magnelli strikes a pose during her beam routine during the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK gymnastics bows out in NCAA Regionals

Aaron Benjamin
April 7, 2022

No. 8 Kentucky sweeps No. 20 LSU in comeback fashion

Aaron Benjamin
April 4, 2022
Millen Hurrion returns a hit during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State men's tennis meet on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Wildcats edge Ole Miss 4-3 for fifth straight win

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March 28, 2022

Kentucky completes two sets of relays in Raleigh and Austin

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March 27, 2022

Kentucky routed 6-1 by Auburn on the road

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March 6, 2022
Raena Worley performs her bars routine during the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

No. 10 Kentucky swings past No. 5 LSU in Baton Rouge

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March 5, 2022

Kentucky mens and womens golf finish first spring events of season

Aaron Benjamin
March 3, 2022
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Kentucky rifle wins GARC team championship

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February 26, 2022
Makenzie Wilson launches over the vault during the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky gymnastics falls at Auburn

Aaron Benjamin
February 26, 2022
Yasha Zemel returns a hit during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State men's tennis meet on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens tennis falls 4-3 to Baylor in Elite Eight of ITA Indoor Championships

Aaron Benjamin
February 20, 2022
Yasha Zemel celebrates during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State men's tennis meet on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 10 Kentucky mens tennis defeats USC 4-0; advances in ITA indoor championship

Aaron Benjamin
February 19, 2022

Kentucky softball begins season 4-1

Aaron Benjamin
February 17, 2022
Elizabeth Stevens high fives Carla Girbau after scoring a point during the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee women’s tennis match on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Hillary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Sweep of Indiana improves UK womens tennis to 9-0 on season

Aaron Benjamin
February 15, 2022
Kentucky junior Lauren Johnson runs to third base during the home opener against Texas A&M on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 11-9. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK softball continues hot start, defeats Iowa 11-3

Aaron Benjamin
February 12, 2022
Gabriel Diallo returns a hit during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State men's tennis meet on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 11 Kentucky mens tennis roll the Tide; sweep Alabama 4-0

Aaron Benjamin
January 29, 2022
Fiona Arrese hits the ball during the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee women’s tennis match on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Hillary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky womens tennis handle first road test of season; defeat Notre Dame 4-1

Aaron Benjamin
January 21, 2022
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