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The all-female Flamenco group Las Migas performed their modern interpretation of Flamenco on Saturday, Nov. 16 2024 at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Chloe Bradley | Staff
Latin Grammy-winning group, Las Migas perform at Singletary Center
November 20, 2024
University of Kentucky student Liz Stuckenborg, performs “Wednesday” to the crowd at the Circus Cats Showcase event in Barker Hall at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Circus Cats amaze audience at their semesterly showcase: ‘Falling into Winter’
November 19, 2024
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto speaks to the Kentucky Kernel editors in an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the Main Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
University President Eli Capilouto on campus safety, construction and tuition
November 19, 2024
Liz Stuckenborg performs their act during the Circus Cats Fall to Winter showcase on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Circus Cats host Falling into Winter showcase
November 19, 2024
Crime bulletin alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault
Crime bulletin alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault
November 15, 2024
The all-female Flamenco group Las Migas performed their modern interpretation of Flamenco on Saturday, Nov. 16 2024 at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Chloe Bradley | Staff
Latin Grammy-winning group, Las Migas perform at Singletary Center
November 20, 2024
University of Kentucky student Liz Stuckenborg, performs “Wednesday” to the crowd at the Circus Cats Showcase event in Barker Hall at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Circus Cats amaze audience at their semesterly showcase: ‘Falling into Winter’
November 19, 2024
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto speaks to the Kentucky Kernel editors in an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the Main Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
University President Eli Capilouto on campus safety, construction and tuition
November 19, 2024
Liz Stuckenborg performs their act during the Circus Cats Fall to Winter showcase on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Circus Cats host Falling into Winter showcase
November 19, 2024
Crime bulletin alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault
Crime bulletin alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault
November 15, 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
Kentucky Kernel TikTok Manager Bryce Towle's injuries after assault off-campus.
Kentucky Kernel TikTok Manager assaulted off-campus
November 12, 2024
Festival attendees watch performances on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Festival Latino de Lexington in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
PHOTOS: Festival Latino de Lexington
November 11, 2024
A voter fills out their ballot on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at The Carver Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer
Fate of Fayette County amendments and proposal decided by Kentucky voters
November 8, 2024
Teenage dance group Alebrije perform a dance from Puebla, Mexico at the Lexington Dia De Los Muertos Festival on Nov. 2, 2024 at the Moondance Amphitheater in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sophia Isaacs | Staff
Lexington community gathers for annual Dia de los Muertos festival
November 7, 2024
Supreme Court Justice-elect Pamela Goodwine addresses supporters on election night at her watch party in Lexington. Kentucky Lantern photo by Arden Barnes
UK alumna becomes first Black woman on Kentucky Supreme Court
November 6, 2024
Donald Trump delivers a victory speech at his official watch party in the early hours of Nov. 6, 2024 at a Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida. Photo from livestream by the Associated Press.
Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris concedes
November 6, 2024
Emma Lee Curtis reacts to winning Lexington Fayette Urban County Council District 4 at the Team Fayette and the Fayette County Young Democrats Election Night Watch Party on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Greyline Station in Lexington, Kentucky. Curtis is the first openly transgender woman on the county council. photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
PHOTOS: Emotions rise at Team Fayette Election Night Party
November 5, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Live 2024 presidential election updates
November 5, 2024
Voters fill out their ballots on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at The Carver Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer
PHOTOS: Voters fill the polls on Election Day 2024
November 5, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Presidential candidates’ promises on key issues
November 4, 2024
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto speaks to the Kentucky Kernel editors in an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the Main Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
University President Eli Capilouto on campus safety, construction and tuition
November 19, 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
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 alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault
Crime bulletin alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault
November 15, 2024
Tape patches bullet holes in the Cornerstone Parking Structure window after a shooting at Raising Canes across Winslow Street on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
UKPD to increase safety measures, access to be limited for parking on campus
November 7, 2024
Tape patches bullet holes in the Cornerstone Parking Structure window after a shooting at Raising Canes across the street on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.
Gunfire near UK campus sparks alert confusion, bullet holes found in building
November 3, 2024
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 sentenced to 12 months in jail after being arrested for assault in 2022
October 17, 2024
Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester
Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester
October 2, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Book of the week: ‘Heart Bones,’ by Colleen Hoover
November 15, 2024
The marquee is lit up with the current movie showings on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, outside of the Kentucky Theatre in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
The resilient Kentucky Theatre: Still a Lexington classic
November 13, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Book of the week: ‘Carrie Soto is Back,’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid
November 10, 2024
An employee walks into the cafe on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at Luna's Coffee, Wine and Butterfly Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
The first to emerge: How a small cafe brings love to a community
November 8, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Book of the week: ‘Once Upon a Broken Heart,’ by Stephanie Garber
November 3, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) celebrates after drawing a charging foul during the basketball game vs. Duke on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
RIVALRY RENEWED: Kentucky and Duke men’s basketball reignite famed college rivalry
November 20, 2024
Anthony Davis answers questions at his induction to the University of Kentucky's Hall Of Fame. The event took place on Sept. 21, 2018 in Kroger Field's Woodford Reserve Room.
CATS IN THE PROS: Anthony Davis thrives with Los Angeles Lakers
November 20, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats Teonni Key (7) disagrees with a call during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-67. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
RESILIENCE: Kentucky women’s basketball’s Teonni Key overcomes injury to become star at UK
November 20, 2024
Kentucky running back Ray Davis (1) runs with the ball during the Kentucky vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 38-31. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
CATS IN THE PROS: Ray Davis excels on and off field in Buffalo
November 20, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Anthony Brown-Stephens (5) gets tackled by Murray State Defenders during the football game vs. Murray State on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 48-6. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
RAPID-FIRE RECAP: Two pros and cons from Kentucky football’s win over Murray State
November 20, 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
Kentucky Wildcats linebacker D'Eryk Jackson (54) intercepts the ball during the game vs. Vanderbilt on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 20-13. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A Rough Patch
October 18, 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 11, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) celebrates after drawing a charging foul during the basketball game vs. Duke on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
RIVALRY RENEWED: Kentucky and Duke men’s basketball reignite famed college rivalry
November 20, 2024
Lipscomb Bisons forward Dylan Faulkner (15) blocks Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 97-68. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 9 Kentucky Men’s basketball defeats Lipscomb 97 – 68
November 19, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) high-fives Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) and Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) after making a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
AT THE BUZZER: No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball conquers Lipscomb 97-68
November 19, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) celebrates after making a and-one shot 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
Andrew Carr leads Kentucky men’s basketball to 77-72 win over No. 6 Duke
November 19, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) celebrates with fans 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
COMEBACK CATS: UK men’s basketball overcomes deficit to best former No. 6 Duke
November 19, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats Teonni Key (7) disagrees with a call during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-67. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
RESILIENCE: Kentucky women’s basketball’s Teonni Key overcomes injury to become star at UK
November 20, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) dribbles the ball down the court during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-67. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball improves to No. 15 in Week 3 AP Top 25
November 20, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) celebrates after a good quarter for the Wildcats during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79—67. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
No. 15 Kentucky women’s basketball overcomes early woes, bests Purdue Fort Wayne
November 19, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Amelia Hassett (34) rebounds the ball 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 Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Women’s basketball defeats No. 18 Louisville in OT 71-61
November 17, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Dazia Lawrence (10) celebrates a win over Louisville 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 Sydney Yonker | Staff
CARDS DOWN: No. 20 Kentucky Women’s basketball outlasts No. 18 Louisville in 71-61 overtime thriller
November 16, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Anthony Brown-Stephens (5) gets tackled by Murray State Defenders during the football game vs. Murray State on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 48-6. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
RAPID-FIRE RECAP: Two pros and cons from Kentucky football’s win over Murray State
November 20, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Jackson Schulz (29) catches an interception during the football game vs. Murray State on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 48-6. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats Murray State 48-6
November 16, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Tre'vonn Rybka (90) dives to sack Murray State Racers quarterback Jayden Johannsen (7) during the football game vs. Murray State Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
At the Whistle: Kentucky football takes down Murray State 48-6 to keep bowl hopes alive
November 16, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Ja’Mori Maclin (9) catches the ball in the end zone to score a touchdown, while Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter (23) chases to stop him during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 28-18. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Ja’Mori Maclin’s thrilling receptions provide rare bright spot for Kentucky football
November 9, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats running back Jamarion Wilcox (10) runs at the Tennessee defense during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 28-18. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
RAPID-FIRE RECAP: Three takeaways from Kentucky football’s loss at Tennessee
November 7, 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
Gabriel Diallo 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
CATS IN THE PROS: Gabriel Diallo achieves childhood dream as top 100 tennis player
November 19, 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
Kentucky Rifle
No. 4 Kentucky rifle remains unbeaten after victorious tri-match against No. 6 Murray State, No. 13 Army
November 17, 2024
Kentucky Rifle
No. 4 Kentucky rifle bests No. 11 Ole Miss 4,740-4,714
November 5, 2024
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. 5 Kentucky rifle outlasts No. 12 Navy in tightly contested battle
October 29, 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
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 Wildcats celebrate after a point during the Kentucky vs. Georgia volleyball match on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Mateo Smith Villafranco | Staff
No. 13 Kentucky volleyball rides Brooklyn DeLeye’s 30 kills to 3-1 win over Georgia
November 19, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Megan Wilson (1) spikes the ball over the net during the Kentucky vs. Georgia volleyball match on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Photos: Kentucky Volleyball beats Georgia 3-1
November 18, 2024
Kentucky Middle Blocker Jordyn Dailey (5), celebrates after scoring a point during the match between Kentucky and LSU on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Volleyball beats NKU 3-0
November 11, 2024
Kentucky volleyball middle blocker Jordyn Dailey (5) spikes the ball during the match between Kentucky and LSU on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
No. 14 Kentucky volleyball sweeps LSU to extend winning streak to seven
November 11, 2024
Kentucky setter Emma Grome (4) dives for a ball during the Kentucky vs Missouri Volleyball game on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky volleyball’s Emma Grome continues to shine for Wildcats
November 11, 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
Kentucky soccer huddles together before the Kentucky vs Bradley Men’s Soccer game on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky and Bradley tied 2-2. Photo by Annie Alvarez | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer bests South Carolina in quarterfinals of Sun Belt Conference Tournament
November 11, 2024
Kentucky forward Logan Dorsey, looks up to put in a cross during the Kentucky vs. Oral Roberts men's soccer game on Thursday, Aug. 22nd, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Christan Kantonsky | Staff
HISTORIC HAT TRICK: Logan Dorsey propels Kentucky men’s soccer to 7-4 win over Georgia State
November 7, 2024
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.
HAT TRICK: Logan Dorsey shines in 5-0 victory over Costal Carolina
October 28, 2024
Forward Logan Dorsey is tackled by an Old Dominion defender in the Kentucky vs. Old Dominion soccer match 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 loses 2-1 to Central Florida in road conference clash
October 25, 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
Kentucky defender chases for the ball against Florida player in Kentucky Women’s Soccer Game vs Florida, on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams drew 0-0. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer gears up for NCAA Tournament after crushing loss in conference tournament
November 14, 2024
Forward Makala Woods watches the goalie at 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 Novack | Staff
HAT TRICK: Makala Woods hat trick propels Kentucky women’s soccer past Tennessee 4-0
October 28, 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’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
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
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
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October 15, 2021
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 gears up for bounce back season after tumultuous 2023-24 calendar
November 7, 2024
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 swim and dives dominates West Virginia in an early season clash
October 28, 2024
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 kicks off 2024 season in Columbus
October 25, 2024
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
Kentucky women’s golf’s Elin Pudas Remler racks up career honors
November 19, 2024
Kentucky men’s golf places eighth in Steelwood Collegiate Invitational
October 30, 2024
MEET THE TEAM: Kentucky men’s golf 2024-25
October 17, 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 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
A fan celebrates after Kentucky scores 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 earns statement sweep over Liberty Flames in Lynchburg
November 6, 2024
A fan celebrates after Kentucky scores 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 prepares for pivotal road series at Liberty in control of own destiny
October 17, 2024
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
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
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November 20, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Album review: ‘The Secret of Us’ deluxe album by Gracie Abrams is spectacular
November 16, 2024
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How the Electoral College isn’t democratic today
November 15, 2024
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Living in the shadow of gun violence
November 10, 2024
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COLUMN: There is nothing undemocratic about third parties
November 4, 2024
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COLUMN: There is nothing undemocratic about third parties
November 4, 2024
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COLUMN: Kamala Harris has a Palestine problem
September 28, 2024
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COLUMN: Harris had a better debate than Trump
September 18, 2024
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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.
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
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
VIDEO: ‘90s nostalgia comes alive: Silent Disco at Burl Brew
VIDEO: ‘90s nostalgia comes alive: Silent Disco at Burl Brew
November 20, 2024
VIDEO: Sexual assault reported incidents trending higher than last year
VIDEO: Sexual assault reported incidents trending higher than last year
November 19, 2024
PODCAST: Pop goes the Kernel-Episode One
PODCAST: Pop goes the Kernel-Episode One
November 19, 2024
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto speaks to the Kentucky Kernel editors in an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the Main Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
University President Eli Capilouto on campus safety, construction and tuition
November 19, 2024
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 10
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 10
November 17, 2024
UK students seek solutions for rising cost of course materials
UK students seek solutions for rising cost of course materials
October 16, 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
PODCAST: Pop goes the Kernel-Episode One
PODCAST: Pop goes the Kernel-Episode One
November 19, 2024
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 10
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 10
November 17, 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
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 9
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 9
November 12, 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
VIDEO: ‘90s nostalgia comes alive: Silent Disco at Burl Brew
VIDEO: ‘90s nostalgia comes alive: Silent Disco at Burl Brew
November 20, 2024
VIDEO: Sexual assault reported incidents trending higher than last year
VIDEO: Sexual assault reported incidents trending higher than last year
November 19, 2024
Veteran’s Day cards made by University of Kentucky students at an event held by the center for student involvement on November 11th, 2024. Photo by Michael Henning | Staff
VIDEO: Students Volunteer for Veterans
November 17, 2024
Grandmother Eileen Lindsay and her granddaughter look through handmade clay toys on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Festival Latino de Lexington in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
VIDEO: Festival Latino de Lexington 2024
November 13, 2024
Tape patches bullet holes in the Cornerstone Parking Structure window after a shooting at Raising Canes across Winslow Street on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
VIDEO: UKPD increases security measures again
November 12, 2024
Lipscomb Bisons forward Dylan Faulkner (15) blocks Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 97-68. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 9 Kentucky Men’s basketball defeats Lipscomb 97 – 68
November 19, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) celebrates after a good quarter for the Wildcats during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79—67. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 15 Kentucky Women’s basketball defeats Purdue Fort Wayne 79-67
November 19, 2024
Liz Stuckenborg performs their act during the Circus Cats Fall to Winter showcase on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Circus Cats host Falling into Winter showcase
November 19, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Megan Wilson (1) spikes the ball over the net during the Kentucky vs. Georgia volleyball match on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Photos: Kentucky Volleyball beats Georgia 3-1
November 18, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Amelia Hassett (34) rebounds the ball 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 Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Women’s basketball defeats No. 18 Louisville in OT 71-61
November 17, 2024
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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

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2024
Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) goes for a rebound 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

Editors’ picks: How far does Kentucky men’s basketball make it in March?

Samantha Money, Cole Parke, and Ali Cetinok
March 21, 2024
Kentucky head coach John Calipari argues with a referee 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: 2024 NCAA Tournament success will make or break Calipari’s legacy

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2024

Kernel at the Buzzer: Deep Dive into Kentucky MBB

Colton Johnson, Ali Cetinok, and Jonathon Bruner
March 12, 2024
Kentucky forward Aaron Bradshaw yells in excitement during the Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. Tennessee on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 85-81. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

At the buzzer: No. 15 Kentucky conquers Rocky Top 85-81

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2024

At the buzzer: No. 17 Kentucky earns convincing win over No. 13 Alabama

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2024
Kentucky forward Ajae Petty gets helped up by Kentucky guard Brooklynn Miles during Kentucky vs Texas A&M women’s basketball game on Sunday, February. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 44-61. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

ANALYSIS: Kentucky women’s basketball is struggling, how did it get here?

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2024
Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham passes the ball during the Kentucky vs. Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 105-96. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

ANALYSIS: Three takeaways from Kentucky’s 106-95 win over Georgia

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2024
Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) drives with the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Carolina Wilmington mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-73. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PREVIEW: No. 14 Kentucky to face off against No. 9 North Carolina in blue blood battle

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
December 15, 2023
Kentucky guard Justin Edwards (1) drives the ball into the paint during the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 8 Miami mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-73. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Three takeaways from Kentucky’s 95-73 win over No. 8 Miami

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2023

PODCAST: All things football

Cole Parke, Isaiah Pinto, and Ali Cetinok
November 30, 2023

PODCAST: Sweet Home Kroger Field

Alden Flowers, Isaiah Pinto, Cole Parke, and Ali Cetinok
November 10, 2023
Kentucky guard D.J. Wagner (21) collects the ball during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. New Mexico State mens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-46. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Three takeaways from Kentucky men’s basketball’s 86-46 win over New Mexico State

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2023

PODCAST: Basketball in the Bluegrass

Alden Flowers, Cole Parke, Ali Cetinok, and Colton Johnson
November 5, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves drives the ball during the Kentucky vs. Georgetown men's basketball game on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 92-69. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Three takeaways from Kentucky men’s basketball’s 92-69 exhibition win over Georgetown College

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
October 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Kansas State mens basketball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kansas State won 75-69. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

COLUMN: Is Calipari on the hot seat going into 2023-2024?

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2023
Scratch poses for a photo during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kernel sports editors predictions for 2023-24 college basketball seasons

Cole Parke, Samantha Money, and Ali Cetinok
October 19, 2023

PODCAST: Georgia recap

Alden Flowers, Ali Cetinok, Colton Johnson, and Sara Gibson
October 15, 2023

PODCAST: Georgia preview

Alden Flowers, Luke Fetzer, Cole Parke, and Ali Cetinok
October 6, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats football Media Day on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Editor’s Picks: The 2023 Kentucky Football Season

Cole Parke, Samantha Money, and Ali Cetinok
September 1, 2023

Kentucky Kernel Podcast: Pigskin Preview

Nate Lucas, Cole Parke, Samantha Money, and Ali Cetinok
September 1, 2023
The Kentucky Wildcats running backs pose for a photo during Media Day on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Three incoming UK football transfers who could make an immediate impact this fall

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt (21) throws the ball during the No. 18 Kentucky vs. No. 25 Missouri baseball game on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky baseball falls to LSU 16-6 in eight innings, suffers third consecutive loss

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
April 14, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Jase Felker (2) walks back to the dugout after striking out during 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 falls to Georgia 6-2 in game two of Sunday doubleheader, suffers first series loss of season

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) puts his face in his towel during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Kansas State mens basketball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kansas State won 75-69. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Key players’ underperformances led to Kentucky mens basketball’s exit in NCAA Tournament

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) walks off the court after the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Vanderbilt mens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt won 80-73. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Poor shooting from Kentucky led to Cats’ exit in SEC Tournament against Vanderbilt

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
March 12, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) dribbles the ball up the court during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 72-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Antonio Reeves leads Kentucky to victory over Arkansas despite injuries

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Chris Livingston (24) on defense against the Commodores during the No. 23 Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky’s poor shooting and injuries lead to first Vanderbilt win in Lexington since 2007

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) guards Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Houston (25) during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee womens basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 83-63. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball falls to Tennessee 83-63 to conclude regular season

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Chris Livingston (24) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 Alabama mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won 78-52. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky’s stars shine in win over Florida

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ajae Petty (13) holds the ball between plays during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 95-66. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball falls to Texas A&M 74-67 for sixth consecutive loss

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) brings the ball up court during the Kentucky vs. No. 10 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 66-54. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament outlook post Tennessee win

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ajae Petty (13) drives in the paint during 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

Kentucky womens basketball falls to Georgia 50-40, suffers fourth consecutive loss

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) walks to the bench during the Kentucky vs. Georgia mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. UK lost 68-75. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky falls to Georgia 75-68 in Athens, suffers second consecutive loss in SEC

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Adebola Adeyeye (25) guards an Alabama player during the Kentucky vs. Alabama womens basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 72-65. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball loses to Alabama, suffers first defeat to Tide in Lexington since 2014

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 95-66. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball looks to regroup and salvage season against Alabama

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) dribbles the ball up the court during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 72-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Three takeaways from Kentucky mens basketball’s win over Florida

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) high fives forward Adebola Adeyeye (25) during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 95-66. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 1 South Carolina defeats Kentucky 87-59, completes sweep of Wildcats in regular season for fourth consecutive season

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sport Editor
February 2, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) dribbles the ball up the court during the Kentucky vs. Auburn womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Auburn won 71-68. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball hopes to repeat history at No. 1 South Carolina

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari argues about a call during the Kentucky vs. No. 9 Kansas mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kansas won 77-68. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky’s slow start in Oxford potentially a worrying sign going forward

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) dribbles the ball up the court during the Kentucky vs. No. 9 Kansas mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kansas won 77-68. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball in search of bounce back win in Oxford

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrates between plays during the Kentucky vs. Texas A&M men's basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Three takeaways from Kentucky’s 76-67 win over Texas A&M

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
January 21, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard CJ Fredrick (1) talks to forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) during the Kentucky vs. No. 5 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 63-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Cats look to carry momentum against Texas A&M

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
January 21, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) shoots a free throw during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 LSU womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 67-48. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Cats look to stack SEC wins for first time this season

Ali Cetinok, Asst. Sports Editor
January 20, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team during the Kentucky vs. No. 5 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 63-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Three takeaways from Kentucky’s win over No. 5 Tennessee

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari stands on the sideline during the Kentucky vs. South Carolina mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 71-68, ending Kentucky’s 28-game home winning streak. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky suffers second loss in a row with defeat against South Carolina, moves to 1-3 in SEC

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
January 10, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kyra Elzy coaches forward Ajae Petty (13) during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 LSU womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 67-48. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky hoping to recreate last year’s magic against No. 1 South Carolina

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
January 10, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 Alabama mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won 78-52. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Cats look to regroup against struggling Gamecocks

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
January 9, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Adebola Adeyeye (25) attempts to regain possession of the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 LSU womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 67-48. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Cats stumble against LSU for fourth straight loss

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
January 8, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) dribbles the ball up the court during the Kentucky vs. UNC Greensboro womens basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Wildcats fall against Georgia to remain winless in SEC play

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
January 5, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. Arkansas womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Arkansa won 71-50. Photo by Michael Smallwood | Staff

Arkansas womens basketball wins at Kentucky for first time since 2003

Ali Cetinok, Asst. Sports Editor
January 1, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) shoots the ball during the No. 19 Kentucky vs. Louisville mens basketball game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 86-63. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Toppin shines for Cats in bounce-back victory over Louisville

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
December 31, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Tyler Ulis (3) talks to head coach John Calipari during the Kentucky vs. Boston University mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 82-62. Photo by Adam Pennavaria | Kentucky Kernel

Tyler Ulis joins Kentucky mens basketball staff

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
December 30, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) dribbles towards the basket during the No. 19 Kentucky vs. Florida A&M mens basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 88-68. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Cason Wallace shines in 88-68 win over Florida A&M

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
December 22, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) dribbles up the court during the Kentucky vs. Louisville womens basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Louisville won 86-72. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Stars struggle as Cats lose to Louisville for sixth year straight

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
December 12, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Amiya Jenkins (20) dribbles the ball up the court during the Kentucky vs. UNC Greensboro womens basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Wildcats secure first power-five victory, defeat Gophers 80-74 in Minnesota

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kyra Elzy coaches her team from the sideline during the Kentucky vs. UNC Greensboro womens basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Womens basketball squares off against Cardinals inside Rupp Arena

Ali Cetinok, Asst. Sports Editor
December 8, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) dunks the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Florida mens basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-56. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

COLUMN: Three takeaways from Cats’ London victory

Ali Cetinok, Asst. Sports Editor
December 8, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) drives to the basket during the Kentucky vs. North Florida mens basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-56. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Wildcats secure revolutionary win over Michigan in London

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) reacts to a fall called against him during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Michigan State Champions Classic mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 86-77 in the second overtime. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Wildcats hope to sink the competition across the pond

Ali Cetinok, Asst. Sports Editor
December 1, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) passes the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Florida mens basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-56. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Cats roll past North Florida 96-56

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
November 24, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) reacts to a play during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Michigan State Champions Classic mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 86-77 in the second overtime. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Cats stumble in Spokane, lose to Gonzaga 88-72

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard CJ Fredrick (1) dribbles the ball up the court during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Michigan State Champions Classic mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 86-77 in the second overtime. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Cats bounce back, defeat South Carolina State 106-63

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) drives toward the basket during the Kentucky vs. Coastal Carolina woman’s basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-53. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Cats face two tropical tests during Thanksgiving week in The Bahamas

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Craig Skinner answers questions from reporters during a post game press conference after the Kentucky vs. Marquette volleyball match on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Marquette won 3-2. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky volleyball announces five signees for 2023 class

Ali Cetinok, Asstistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
The Wildcats celebrate a goal with the student section during the No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 8 South Carolina soccer match in the first round of the Sun Belt Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 2-1. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Wednesday wrap up: Nov. 2-9

Ali Cetinok, Asst. Sports Editor
November 9, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) dunks the ball during the UK vs. Alabama mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 90-81. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

No. 4 Kentucky defeats Howard 95-63 in season opener

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) hypes up the crowd during the UK vs. Vanderbilt SEC Tournament quarterfinals mens basketball game on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. UK won 77-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kernel Sports predicts 2022 college basketball seasons

Cole Parke, Ali Cetinok, and Samantha Money
November 4, 2022
Kentucky head coach Kyra Elzy coaches from the sideline during the UK vs. Ole Miss womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 63-54. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball prepares for a new season with new faces

Ali Cetinok, Asst. Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Úlfa Úlfarsdóttir (20) controls the ball during the Kentucky vs. EKU womens soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky draws Missouri 1-1; remains winless on the road in SEC since 2017

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2022

Kentucky cross country shines at Panorama Farms Invitational

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 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 wins Illini Women’s Invitational; earns first tournament win since 2020

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
Kentucky club rugby freshman Joe Keough celebrates with junior John Hall during UK's 103-0 win over Kennesaw State on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Centennial Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo provided by Cassie Redden Photography

Kentucky rugby crushes Kennesaw State 103-0 in home opener

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
October 15, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Hailey Farrington-Bentil (0) kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs. EKU womens soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens soccer loses 1-0 at South Carolina; remains winless in SEC

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Úlfa Úlfarsdóttir (20) controls the ball during the Kentucky vs. EKU womens soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens soccer drops fourth-straight in SEC with 3-2 loss at LSU

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor
October 3, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Hannah Richardson (8) dribbles past defenders during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee womens soccer match on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Smallwood | Kentucky Kernel

Wildcats throttled 4-1 by Tennessee at home

Ali Cetinok, Staff Writer
September 26, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Enzo Mauriz (8) makes a pass during the Kentucky vs. Seattle mens soccer match on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 1-0. Photo by David Falade | Staff

Kentucky earns first win in Sun Belt Conference; defeats Georgia State 5-1 in Atlanta

Ali Cetinok, Staff Writer
September 25, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Taylor Hattori (14) controls the ball during the Kentucky vs. EKU womens soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Cats shutout 2-0 in Nashville; suffer second straight loss against Vanderbilt

Ali Cetinok, Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats defender Robert Screen (2) shoots a penalty kick to secure the third goal during the Kentucky vs. Belmont mens soccer on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Abby Szydlik | Staff

Kentucky battles Marshall to a 1-1 draw to start conference play

Ali Cetinok, Staff Writer
September 18, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Hannah Richardson (8) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Eastern Michigan women’s soccer match on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 5-1. Photo by Abby Szydlik | Staff

Wildcats stand tall on senior day; defeat Eastern Michigan 5-1

Ali Cetinok, Staff Writer
September 11, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats defender Robert Screen (2) shoots a penalty kick to secure the third goal during the Kentucky vs. Belmont mens soccer on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Abby Szydlik | Staff

Cats continue undefeated start with 3-0 win over Belmont

Ali Cetinok, Staff Writer
September 3, 2022
Kentucky players celebrate after a goal during the Kentucky vs. EKU womens soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Transfers shine as Wildcats roll past Eastern Kentucky 4-0

Ali Cetinok, Staff Writer
August 28, 2022
The Wildcats celebrate during UK’s game against Bellarmine on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Kentucky Kernel

Wildcats continue hot start to new season with 2-1 win over Purdue

Ali Cetinok, Reporter
August 26, 2022
Kentucky womens soccer first-year head coach Troy Fabiano speaks during a press conference at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

Wildcats start Fabiano era with 3-0 win in season opener vs. Ball State

Ali Cetinok, Reporter
August 19, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Daniel Harris IV (1) drops a fly ball during the UK vs. Bellarmine baseball game on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky rebounds for big 3-2 win over Vanderbilt

Ali Cetinok
April 24, 2022
Kentucky Wildcat Sean Harney (34) pitches during the University of Kentucky vs. Georgia State game on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-2. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky falls to Missouri 9-4 in game two of series

Ali Cetinok
April 16, 2022
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