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Alpha Kappa Alpha members pose during their step performance at the University of Kentucky National Pan-Hellenic Council Annual Step Show at the Gatton Student Center on Oct. 11, 2024. Photo by Chloe Bradley | Staff
‘Divine 9’ continue stepping tradition at NPHC Homecoming Step Show
October 14, 2024
Dr. Stephen Voss speaks during the Wendell H. Ford Lecture at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Photo by Greyson Niehaus | Staff
Douglas Brinkley delivers Wendell H. Ford Lecture on the presidential election
October 12, 2024
Chase McGuire stands at the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Man arrested for rape, strangulation of a UK student headed to grand jury; denied release from house arrest
October 10, 2024
A student holds a sign and flowers at a vigil for the deaths in Palestine on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Coalition for Palestine at UK hosts ‘A Vigil for One Year of Genocide’
October 9, 2024
Cindy “Sister Cindy” Smock points at a student to give them a button during her sermon on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at the Memorial Hall outdoor amphitheater in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Sister Cindy returns to UK on her ‘Ho No Mo Tour’
October 8, 2024
Alpha Kappa Alpha members pose during their step performance at the University of Kentucky National Pan-Hellenic Council Annual Step Show at the Gatton Student Center on Oct. 11, 2024. Photo by Chloe Bradley | Staff
‘Divine 9’ continue stepping tradition at NPHC Homecoming Step Show
October 14, 2024
Dr. Stephen Voss speaks during the Wendell H. Ford Lecture at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Photo by Greyson Niehaus | Staff
Douglas Brinkley delivers Wendell H. Ford Lecture on the presidential election
October 12, 2024
A student holds a sign and flowers at a vigil for the deaths in Palestine on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Coalition for Palestine at UK hosts ‘A Vigil for One Year of Genocide’
October 9, 2024
Cindy “Sister Cindy” Smock points at a student to give them a button during her sermon on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at the Memorial Hall outdoor amphitheater in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Sister Cindy returns to UK on her ‘Ho No Mo Tour’
October 8, 2024
Evangelist Christian preacher Cindy “Sister Cindy” Smock Speaks to students at Memorial Hall outdoor amphitheater at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Sister Cindy visits University of Kentucky campus
October 8, 2024
The class of 2026 fills the student section at Big Blue U on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel
‘Healthier, wealthier, wiser Kentucky.’ The changing landscape of UK
August 25, 2022
The Albert B. Chandler Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
More people than ever are applying to the College of Medicine. Students and faculty have ideas about why
September 9, 2021
UK mandates weekly COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated faculty, staff and students
August 26, 2021
UK to require both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals to wear masks indoors
August 6, 2021
Database breach discovered in UK College of Education; UK to implement new security measures
August 5, 2021
Chase McGuire stands at the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Man arrested for rape, strangulation of a UK student headed to grand jury; denied release from house arrest
October 10, 2024
People hold flags and flowers at a vigil for the deaths in Palestine on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
PHOTOS: Students gather at vigil for lives lost in Gaza
October 7, 2024
Fans cheer as horses race past to the finish line during the opening day of the Fall Meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Horse racing fans from across the country attend Keeneland’s annual Fall Meet
October 7, 2024
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, before the fourth gubernatorial debate. Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller
Andy Beshear makes the 2024 TIME100 Next list
October 7, 2024
An exercise rider walks on the main track during morning training on the opening day of the Fall Meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
PHOTOS: Morning training at Keeneland on Fall Meet opening day 2024
October 4, 2024
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, before the fourth gubernatorial debate. Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller
Andy Beshear makes the 2024 TIME100 Next list
October 7, 2024
Key takeaways from the Vance-Walz debate
Key takeaways from the Vance-Walz debate
October 2, 2024
Democratic Party Chair Morgan Eaves and Republican Committeewoman KC Crosbie debate during the pre-debate Q&A on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at Lewis Honors College in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Students gather to watch Vice Presidential Debate
October 2, 2024
Students walk through Category 4 Hurricane Helene to get to class on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Road closures and bus delays: UK remains open amid Hurricane Helene conditions
September 27, 2024
Laurel County Sheriff John Root speaks at a media briefing, providing updates on the I-75 shooting investigation in Laurel County. Photo from the livestream by WHAS11.
Body of I-75 shooter ‘believed’ to have been found
September 18, 2024
President Eli Capilouto gives the president's report at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, Board of Trustees Meeting in the Gatton Student Center, Harris Ballroom, Friday, Sep 13, 2024. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Capilouto discusses record enrollment at UK Board of Trustees meeting
September 16, 2024
Shared governance stones outside of J. David Rosenberg College of Law Building on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
UK Board of Trustees vote to adopt President’s Recommendation 6
June 24, 2024
Resolution on Shared Governance at UK approved in Senate Council meeting
Resolution on Shared Governance at UK approved in Senate Council meeting
April 13, 2024
Brandi Frisby named associate provost for academic affairs
Brandi Frisby named associate provost for academic affairs
April 12, 2024
UK extends enrollment deadline for the fall 2024 semester for first-year students
UK extends enrollment deadline for the fall 2024 semester for first-year students
April 11, 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
An anonymous tip, submitted to UK on September 19, 2020, via the incident reporting form, alleges that Delta Sigma Phi held an over-capacity party. A copy of the tip was obtained by the Kentucky Kernel via an open records request.
Multiple fraternities suspended for COVID-19 infractions
September 28, 2021
Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. listens to UK's lawyer during oral arguments heard by the Kentucky Supreme Court in UK's lawsuit against the Kernel on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at the Kentucky Supreme Court in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.
Details of the James Harwood investigation and records battle
August 26, 2021
Former NBA player and Kentucky basketball player Rex Chapman speaks during SpeakBlue with Rex Chapman on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
SAB and SGA present ‘Speak Blue’ featuring Rex Chapman
April 5, 2023
Isaac Sutherland, left, and Mallory Hudson answer questions during the SGA Presidential and Vice Presidential Debate on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
SGA court finds Sutherland/Hudson violated election rules, Sutherland will appeal
March 23, 2023
Lizzy Hornung, left, and Jason Marcus were named the 2023 student body president and vice president on March 8.
SGA disqualifies unofficial student body president and vice president winners, names new official winners
March 9, 2023
Ashlee Bell, a junior marketing major, pays for parking outside William T. Young Library on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Students can park for free using SGA coupon program
February 10, 2023
UK SGA announces unofficial election results
UK SGA announces unofficial election results
October 4, 2022
Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester
Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester
October 2, 2024
Chase McGuire stands for a mugshot on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, and was charged for rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual assault.
Man arrested for rape and strangulation of UK student
September 26, 2024
Laurel County Sheriff John Root speaks at a media briefing, providing updates on the I-75 shooting investigation in Laurel County. Photo from the livestream by WHAS11.
Body of I-75 shooter ‘believed’ to have been found
September 18, 2024
UKPD reports drug-related incident on campus
UKPD reports drug-related incident on campus
September 17, 2024
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot
September 7, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Book of the week: ‘Betty,’ by Tiffany McDaniel
October 13, 2024
Space Lex leaders Lucas Stevenson, Rayan Pasha, Christian Lauritzen, Perry Calvert, and Tatum St. Clair discuss measurements during the Space Lex meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at the Terrell Civil Engineering building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Henning | Staff
SpaceLex takes off beyond their national win
October 11, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Book of the week: ‘Beloved,’ by Toni Morrison
October 4, 2024
Paige Temple holds “Live like Madison” buttons on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority house at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. The buttons honor the memory of Madison Becknell, a UK student who died three months before her graduation. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
‘A heart of gold’: Strides taken to fundraise for Madison Becknell Memorial Scholarship
September 29, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Book of the week: ‘Carmilla,’ by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
September 27, 2024
Kentucky Assistant Coach Merideth Jewell talks to the team during a timeout at the Kentucky vs Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky volleyball swept by Texas in record-setting home SEC clash
October 14, 2024
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 finishes sixth in Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational
October 14, 2024
Kentucky Rifle
Kentucky rifle edges out Georgia Southern in closely contested road contest
October 14, 2024
Josh Gordon and Eric Ono celebrate the Kentucky Men’s Soccer teams win against Old Dominion on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 1-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer wins penalty-filled affair 2-1 against Old Dominion
October 14, 2024
Kentucky forward Maddie Kemp attempts penalty during the Kentucky vs. LSU women’s soccer game on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-1. Photo by Greyson Niehaus | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer outlasts LSU 2-1 in SEC affair
October 14, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats linebacker J.J. Weaver (13) high-fives Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (2) after making a tackle for loss during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 41-6. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Prove it Week
October 12, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops yells after a flag was thrown during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 41-6. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The Road Ahead
September 27, 2024
BROADCAST: Kentucky volleyball plays in the newly-renovated Historic Memorial Coliseum
BROADCAST: Kentucky volleyball plays in the newly-renovated Historic Memorial Coliseum
September 23, 2024
Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) throws the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 Georgia football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 13-12. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A Tale of Cats and Dogs
September 20, 2024
Kentucky tight end Jordan Dingle helps up running back Demi Sumo-Karngbaye during the Kentucky vs Southern Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky lost 31-6. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Rock Bottom for Kentucky football
September 13, 2024
Former Kentucky head coach Rick Pitino and current Kentucky head coach Mark Pope wave to the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky men’s basketball checks in at No. 23 in preseason AP Top 25
October 14, 2024
Mark Pope holds up his championship trophy from 1996 as he is introduced at his press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kentucky men’s basketball star Jaxson Robinson selected to have breakout season in 2024-25
October 3, 2024
Mark Pope cheers at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein high on Kentucky after visiting Lexington, men’s basketball team
October 2, 2024
A rendering of the ACB GlassFloor court provided by UKAthletics
2024 Big Blue Madness to be played on LED video floor for first time in college basketball history
September 25, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Daimion Collins (4) walks off the court at halftime of the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 11 Providence mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kentucky won 61-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Former Kentucky basketball big man Daimion Collins cleared to play for LSU in fall
September 23, 2024
Jordan Obi warms up during the Kentucky Women’s Basketball media day on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
‘This is the first one.’ Kentucky women’s basketball star Jordan Obi reflects on injury that derailed first UK season
October 3, 2024
Kentucky women’s Basketball head coach Kenney Brooks makes an appearance before the start of the match on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky beat NKU 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo editor
Kentucky women’s basketball gears up to kick off 2024-25 campaign with new look and high expectations
October 1, 2024
A rendering of the ACB GlassFloor court provided by UKAthletics
2024 Big Blue Madness to be played on LED video floor for first time in college basketball history
September 25, 2024
Kenny Brooks coaches Georgia Amoore during the Kentucky Women’s Basketball media day on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Georgia Amoore’s experience will play vital role in Kentucky women’s basketball’s success
September 20, 2024
Kenny Brooks arrives to practice during the Kentucky Women’s Basketball media day on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky women’s basketball unveils full 2024-25 schedule
August 26, 2024
Kentucky runs onto the field during the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 20-13. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky falls to Vanderbilt 20-13
October 13, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Jordan Lovett (25) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores Quarterback Thomas Jones (28) during the football game vs. Vanderbilt on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
At the Whistle: Kentucky football falls 20-13 to Vanderbilt
October 12, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) points for the first down after receiving a pass during the football 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
PREVIEW: Kentucky football prepares for surprisingly significant matchup with Vanderbilt
October 12, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats linebacker J.J. Weaver (13) high-fives Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (2) after making a tackle for loss during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 41-6. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Prove it Week
October 12, 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
Kentucky Pitcher Ryan Hagenow delivers a pitch to home plate. Kentucky beat Oregon State 3-2 to win the Lexington Super Regional and advance to the 2024 College World Series on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff
Kentucky baseball announces fall exhibition against Wright State in Ohio
October 4, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione talks to reporters after the No. 18 Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-8. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky baseball head coach Nick Mingione receives significant contract extension
September 7, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Émilien Pitre (4) runs to third base during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 15-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky baseball infielder Emilien Pitre selected by Tampa Bay Rays in 2024 MLB Draft
July 14, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt (21) runs to first base during the Kentucky vs. Evansville home opener baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-3. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky baseball star Ryan Waldschmidt drafted No. 31 overall by Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024 MLB Draft
July 14, 2024
Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt swings during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-13. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
MLB Draft expert wary of UK’s Ryan Waldschmidt as first-round MLB Draft pick
July 12, 2024
A Kentucky player slides into home during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky softball falls short in Stillwater Regional, ends 2024 season
May 22, 2024
Kentucky pitcher Alexia Lacatena (35) prepares to pitch the ball during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky softball selected for 15th straight NCAA Tournament, will play in Stillwater Regional
May 13, 2024
Kentucky outfielder Vanessa Nesby prepares to throw the ball towards home during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
No. 25 Kentucky softball’s SEC Tournament run ends early after loss to Ole Miss
May 8, 2024
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
No. 24 Kentucky softball swept by No. 3 Tennessee in final weekend of regular season
May 7, 2024
Kentucky pitcher Sydney Langdon (33) pitches the ball 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
No. 22 Kentucky softball falls short in final home series against South Carolina
May 1, 2024
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
Jillian Procasky, Annie Riegert, and Makenzie Wilson watch their teammates perform during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.
‘Team 50’ ends historic season in NCAA Tournament Regionals
April 10, 2024
Cecily Rizo performs her bars routine during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.
Records continue to break for Kentucky gymnastics after finishing third in SEC Championship
March 28, 2024
Raena Worley winks after completing her bars routine during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.
Kentucky gymnastics sweeps Kidney Care Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Championship
March 24, 2024
Raena Worley winks after completing her bars routine during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.
No. 6 Kentucky gymnastics falls on senior night
March 5, 2024
Members of the Kentucky men's tennis team celebrate during the No. 5 Kentucky vs. Illinois men's tennis match on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3 Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
FAMILY AND CHARACTER: A look into the unique world of college tennis recruiting
September 13, 2024
Senior Joshua Lapadat looks to hit the ball at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. He wins his sets 6-3 and 6-1 respectively.
Kentucky men’s tennis relishes in offseason awards ahead of pivotal 2024-25 season.
July 5, 2024
Freshman Eli Stephenson warms up at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Key takeaways for Kentucky men’s tennis following NCAA Tournament defeat
May 22, 2024
Sophomore Jaden Weekes warms up at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky men’s tennis prepares for critical Elite Eight matchup in NCAA Tournament
May 16, 2024
No. 5 Kentucky men's tennis blows past Harvard in NCAA Sweet Sixteen
No. 5 Kentucky men’s tennis blows past Harvard in NCAA Sweet Sixteen
May 12, 2024
Kentucky Rifle
Kentucky rifle edges out Georgia Southern in closely contested road contest
October 14, 2024
Kentucky players line up their 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 Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky rifle welcomes in new season with win over Morehead State
October 5, 2024
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
Kentucky rifle prepares for 2024-25 season under familiar guidance of Harry Mullins
October 4, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats fifth year Richard Clark puts his hand in his pocket 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 earns 4,730 NCAA qualifying score
February 21, 2024
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
Kentucky rifle comes up short at West Virginia
February 11, 2024
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 Wildcats junior Gabbi Freeman competes during the Kentucky vs. Michigan State STUNT game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Michigan State won 15-14. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps weekend in Ashland ahead of National Championship
April 7, 2024
Jocelyn Zerr (#19) and Chloe Lynch (#17) 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 concludes California week 4-1
March 26, 2024
Jocelyn Zerr (#19) and Chloe Lynch (#17) 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 boasts strong showing at Dallas Baptist Tournament
February 20, 2024
Kentucky Assistant Coach Merideth Jewell talks to the team during a timeout at the Kentucky vs Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky volleyball swept by Texas in record-setting home SEC clash
October 14, 2024
Kentucky volleyball celebrates after scoring a point during the match between Kentucky and Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
No. 12 Kentucky volleyball earns statement SEC win, sweeps Missouri at home
October 8, 2024
Kentucky volleyball celebrates after scoring a point during the match between Kentucky and Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky volleyball sweeps Missouri 3-0
October 7, 2024
Kentucky volleyball celebrates after scoring a point during the match between Kentucky and Oklahoma on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky volleyball defeats Oklahoma 3-2
October 3, 2024
Kentucky Volleyball celebrates after libero Molly Tuozzo (12) scored an ace on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, during the match between Kentucky and Oklahoma at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Annie Alvarez | Staff
Kentucky volleyball conquers Oklahoma in five-set thriller
October 3, 2024
Josh Gordon and Eric Ono celebrate the Kentucky Men’s Soccer teams win against Old Dominion on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 1-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer wins penalty-filled affair 2-1 against Old Dominion
October 14, 2024
Kentucky forward Josh Gordon saves the ball from going out during the Kentucky vs. Georgia Southern Men’s Soccer game at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2024. Kentucky tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
SEC CHAMPIONS? Kentucky men’s soccer bests South Carolina 2-0
October 5, 2024
Kentucky forward Lewis Johnson kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs Georgia Southern Men’s Soccer game at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2024. Kentucky tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer kept scoreless, reaches 0-0 draw with No. 6 West Virginia
September 29, 2024
Midfielder, Agustin Lopez celebrates with his teammates after scoring in 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 finds success with international stars
September 24, 2024
Kentucky forward Lewis Johnson kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs Georgia Southern Men’s Soccer game at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2024. Kentucky tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer reaches 0-0 draw with Georgia Southern to open conference play
September 22, 2024
Kentucky forward Maddie Kemp attempts penalty during the Kentucky vs. LSU women’s soccer game on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-1. Photo by Greyson Niehaus | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer outlasts LSU 2-1 in SEC affair
October 14, 2024
Kentucky forward Maddie Kemp follows the ball during the Kentucky vs Georgia Women’s Soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky tied 1-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PREVIEW: Kentucky women’s soccer prepares for pivotal match against LSU
October 12, 2024
Kentucky defender Grace Phillpotts tries to save the ball during the Kentucky vs Georgia Women’s Soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky tied 1-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer prepares for pivotal SEC matchup after tough conference start
October 2, 2024
Kentucky forward Alexis Tylenda fights for the ball during the Kentucky vs Georgia Women’s Soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky tied 1-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer draws Georgia 1-1 after late Bulldog equalizer
September 27, 2024
Kentucky Head Coach Troy Fabiano addresses his team after the Kentucky vs. Florida match ended in a 0-0 draw on Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. This match is the first one Kentucky hasn’t won this season. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer suffers first loss of 2024 season at South Carolina
September 23, 2024
CATS RUN WILD: Kentucky’s Ed Bird sets course record at Gans Creek Classic
September 29, 2024
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Kentucky track and field wraps up regular season with new records
February 11, 2024
A Kentucky track and field athlete leads the pack in the 60 meter hurdles event during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky track and field set new records at Tom Jones Memorial
April 16, 2023
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Masai Russell breaks 100-meter hurdles record at Texas Relays.
April 3, 2023
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Kentucky track and field records personal bests at Black and Gold Invitational
March 21, 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 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
Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart speaks to members of the press at Mark Pope’s introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
NCAA rules Kentucky swim and dive committed practice violations, sexual misconduct case remains open
August 2, 2024
A Kentucky women's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Cameron Guagenti
Long-distance specialist Carson Hick highlights 2024 U.S. Olympic Trial run for Kentucky swim and dive
June 25, 2024
Head coach Lars Jorgensen talks to assistant coaches during the UK Swimming and Diving meet against The Ohio State University on Friday, October 11, 2013, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jonathan Krueger | Staff
Briggs Alexander and lawyers host press conference to discuss lawsuit against Kentucky and former head coach Lars Jorgensen
April 20, 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.
UK says it will cooperate with police after lawsuit alleges former coach sexually assaulted swimmers
April 17, 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.
BREAKING: Kentucky swim and dive accused of complicity in sexual violence against student athletes
April 12, 2024
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 finishes sixth in Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational
October 14, 2024
Kentucky men’s golf hosts Cullan Brown Collegiate, places two teams in top ten
October 14, 2024
Kentucky men’s golf concludes Windon Memorial Classic with 10th place finish
October 14, 2024
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 finishes 12th in stacked Mason Rudolph Championship
September 26, 2024
Kentucky men’s golf concludes Bearcat Invitational in 11th place
September 19, 2024
Kentucky winger Collin Costello (19) is helped off the rink 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
Meet the team: A look into Kentucky hockey
October 9, 2024
A Kentucky player speaks with an official during a break in play 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
Penalties cost Cats win as Kentucky hockey loses in overtime to Miami (OH)
October 9, 2024
Kentucky forward Alex Clingerman (36) hits the puck 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 looks to freshmen for key contributions early in 2024 campaign
October 3, 2024
Kentucky forward Ty Patefield (7) shoots the puck 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 suffers heartbreaking loss away at Louisville
September 29, 2024
Kentucky forward Alex Clingerman (36) hits the puck 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 kicked off home weekend stand with win over Penn State
September 18, 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
University of Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari testifies in front of the Senate Education Committee in favor of Senate bill 6, which passed unanimously on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Kentucky State Capitol annex building in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
COLUMN: Matthew Sluka fiasco further proves that college football isn’t college football anymore
September 27, 2024
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops speaks to a game official during the game between Kentucky and South Carolina. Kentucky lost to South Carolina 31-6. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Kentucky football has peaked and change is necessary
September 20, 2024
Head Coach Mark Stoops speaks with members of the media about Kentucky’s upcoming season during Kentucky Football’s media day on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Kentucky football is fine and the outrage after Georgia was unwarranted
September 20, 2024
Kentucky defensive back Jonquis “JQ” Hardaway celebrates an incomplete pass during the Kentucky vs Southern Miss football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 31-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
COLUMN: An outside view of Kentucky football’s season from a lifelong Tar Heel fan
September 7, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Adopt an adult animal and transform its life
October 13, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Will the first woman chief justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court bring about change?
October 10, 2024
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Road to ruin: remedies for dangerous streets
October 4, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Walz was a significantly better debater than Vance
October 3, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Kamala Harris has a Palestine problem
September 28, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Kamala Harris has a Palestine problem
September 28, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Harris had a better debate than Trump
September 18, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: The end of DEI is a bad sign for UK
September 15, 2024
Freshman Amelia Hall, 18, majoring in Political Science helps her father pour trash from a move-in cart into a dumpster on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. During Big Blue Move-In. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Pain. Tears. Mild Discomfort: The Tale of UK’s Move-In Week
September 3, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
COLUMN: Everyone is eating healthier…and it’s pissing me off
May 15, 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
A dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is injected into a patient’s arm. Illustration by Abbey Cutrer
Editorial: Students have the power to cultivate a healthy campus
November 16, 2023
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, before the fourth gubernatorial debate. Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller
Editorial: We endorse Andy Beshear
October 24, 2023
Kentucky runs onto the field during the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 20-13. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
BROADCAST: UK Homecoming Game vs. Vanderbilt
October 14, 2024
Delta Sigma Theta performs to Micheal Jackson's music at the University of Kentucky National Pan-Hellenic Council Annual Step Show at the Gatton Student Center on Oct. 11, 2024. Photo by Chloe Bradley | Staff
BROADCAST: The National Pan-Hellenic hosts their Annual Homecoming Step Show
October 14, 2024
A ballot drop box stands outside on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, outside of the Fayette County Clerk's Office in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
BROADCAST: Fayette County Clerk prepare for Election Day
October 13, 2024
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 6
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 6
October 13, 2024
Kentucky guard Collin Chandler dunks the ball over head coach Mark Pope during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Big Blue Madness 2024
October 13, 2024
Kentucky runs onto the field during the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 20-13. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
BROADCAST: UK Homecoming Game vs. Vanderbilt
October 14, 2024
Delta Sigma Theta performs to Micheal Jackson's music at the University of Kentucky National Pan-Hellenic Council Annual Step Show at the Gatton Student Center on Oct. 11, 2024. Photo by Chloe Bradley | Staff
BROADCAST: The National Pan-Hellenic hosts their Annual Homecoming Step Show
October 14, 2024
A ballot drop box stands outside on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, outside of the Fayette County Clerk's Office in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
BROADCAST: Fayette County Clerk prepare for Election Day
October 13, 2024
BROADCAST: It's more than just pumpkin painting
BROADCAST: It’s more than just pumpkin painting
October 12, 2024
Kentucky debuts its LED floor during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
BROADCAST: Big Blue Madness 2024 makes history
October 12, 2024
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 6
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 6
October 13, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats linebacker J.J. Weaver (13) high-fives Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (2) after making a tackle for loss during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 41-6. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Prove it Week
October 12, 2024
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Deep Dive into DEI
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Deep Dive into DEI
October 8, 2024
Students walk through Category 4 Hurricane Helene to get to class on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 5
October 6, 2024
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 4
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 4
September 30, 2024
John Calipari answers questions after watching the Selection Sunday show on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Calipari's home in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
VIDEO: Kentucky mens basketball reacts to Selection Sunday results
March 15, 2023
A Southern Belle: His Journey for Identity
January 31, 2022
Homefield
June 9, 2021
The Little Things
June 9, 2021
Anita Crick kneels by her husband, Rodney, after measuring his blood oxygen levels on Feb. 22, 2021, in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Rodney recently returned home after a month of being hospitalized for COVID-19. Photo by Rachel Crick.
Lifeline: How one couple’s 55-year love story helped them beat COVID
June 8, 2021
Kentucky guard Collin Chandler dunks the ball over head coach Mark Pope during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Big Blue Madness 2024
October 13, 2024
Kentucky runs onto the field during the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 20-13. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky falls to Vanderbilt 20-13
October 13, 2024
Evangelist Christian preacher Cindy “Sister Cindy” Smock Speaks to students at Memorial Hall outdoor amphitheater at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Sister Cindy visits University of Kentucky campus
October 8, 2024
Kentucky volleyball celebrates after scoring a point during the match between Kentucky and Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky volleyball sweeps Missouri 3-0
October 7, 2024
People hold flags and flowers at a vigil for the deaths in Palestine on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
PHOTOS: Students gather at vigil for lives lost in Gaza
October 7, 2024
Just as you may know your IQ or EQ—cognitive and emotional intelligence—it’s wise to know your OQ or oral health quotient and the links between oral health and overall health.
Sponsored Content: Do You Know Your OQ? Time To Promote Your Healthier Future
March 29, 2022
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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

Aaron Benjamin
March 28, 2022

Kentucky completes two sets of relays in Raleigh and Austin

Aaron Benjamin
March 27, 2022

Kentucky routed 6-1 by Auburn on the road

Aaron Benjamin
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

Aaron Benjamin
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

Aaron Benjamin
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

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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

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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

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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

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