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A blue circle outlines the area behind the University Flats where a four-story dorm awaits building plans. The build is awaiting legislative approval as the University of Kentucky has seen an influx in enrollment and demand for on-campus housing. (December 2023) Illustration by Abbey Cutrer.
UK Board of Trustees approves $81 million residence hall construction plans
December 8, 2023
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto walks to the Podium during the Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
UK Board of Trustees names new health education building, discusses university financial reports
December 8, 2023
An attendee receives a t-shirt during the SAB Crunch Brunch event on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Annual Crunch Brunch takes over student center for a night off of studying
December 8, 2023
UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25
UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25
December 6, 2023
Fans cheer for Weezer on Saturday, June 3, 2023, during the Railbird music festival at the Red Mile infield in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Railbird announces 2024 lineup, how to secure presale tickets
December 5, 2023
A blue circle outlines the area behind the University Flats where a four-story dorm awaits building plans. The build is awaiting legislative approval as the University of Kentucky has seen an influx in enrollment and demand for on-campus housing. (December 2023) Illustration by Abbey Cutrer.
UK Board of Trustees approves $81 million residence hall construction plans
December 8, 2023
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto walks to the Podium during the Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
UK Board of Trustees names new health education building, discusses university financial reports
December 8, 2023
An attendee receives a t-shirt during the SAB Crunch Brunch event on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Annual Crunch Brunch takes over student center for a night off of studying
December 8, 2023
UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25
UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25
December 6, 2023
A tow truck pulls out a car that crashed into the front lawn of Maxwell Place, where President Eli Capilouto lives, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Vehicle crashes into UK president’s lawn on Rose Street
December 4, 2023
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
Fans cheer for Weezer on Saturday, June 3, 2023, during the Railbird music festival at the Red Mile infield in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Railbird announces 2024 lineup, how to secure presale tickets
December 5, 2023
Lexington mayor Linda Gorton waves at the crowd during the 2023 Lexington Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
PHOTOS: Lexington’s annual Christmas Parade held downtown
December 3, 2023
A child attendee sits with Santa during the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
UK HealthCare annual Breakfast with Santa returns after COVID-19 pandemic
December 2, 2023
A child attendee sits with Santa during the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PHOTOS: UK HealthCare hosts annual breakfast with Santa event
December 2, 2023
Volunteers package meals in preparation for Thanksgiving for homeless people on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at FoodChain in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Adah Hufana | Staff
UK students volunteer at FoodChain Thanksgiving Meal Prep
November 18, 2023
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops walks through the Cat Walk before the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops to stay in Lexington amidst Texas A&M rumors
November 26, 2023
A man stands in protest against the conflict happening in Palestine on Nov 7, 2023, in Frankfort Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Pro-Palestinians protest at the Kentucky State Capitol
November 10, 2023
Incumbent Democratic Governor Andy Beshear gives his acceptance speech after winning the 2023 Gubernatorial race at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Beshear celebrates win at election night event in Louisville
November 7, 2023
Kylah Spring speaks at the March Against Racism on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
A year in review: Racial assault on campus still awaits verdict
November 6, 2023
A ballot drop box stands outside on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, outside of the Fayette County Clerks Office in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Analysis: Key issues facing Kentucky voters
October 31, 2023
UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25
UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25
December 6, 2023
University of Kentucky President Eli Capiluto speaks during the board of trustees meeting on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
UK Board of Trustees appoints high-level staff members
September 18, 2023
UK president Eli Capilouto speaks during a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Capilouto announces Bob DiPaola and Eric Monday as new Co-Executive Vice President for Health Affairs
August 6, 2023
US Supreme Court’s final rulings of the term to affect college students
US Supreme Court’s final rulings of the term to affect college students
July 6, 2023
Capilouto announces search committee for next Executive Vice President for Health Affairs
Capilouto announces search committee for next Executive Vice President for Health Affairs
January 30, 2023
Thomas Lofton Hazelwood
‘He’s not gonna make it to serenades.’ The missing details of the Hazelwood investigation
November 17, 2022
Excerpts from UKs 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 UKs lawyer during oral arguments heard by the Kentucky Supreme Court in UKs 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
Pages from the Harwood file detailing the Kernel Press v. University of Kentucky lawsuit. Some information has been redacted by UK.
A story six years in the making
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
UK Police reports vehicle theft on campus
UK Police reports vehicle theft on campus
August 21, 2023
UK police notify campus of sexual abuse in residence hall
UK police notify campus of sexual abuse in residence hall
May 1, 2023
UK police notify campus of sexual assault
UK police notify campus of sexual assault
March 31, 2023
UK Police report incident of sexual abuse on campus
UK Police report incident of sexual abuse on campus
March 27, 2023
UK Police report incident of sexual abuse in campus residence hall
UK Police report incident of sexual abuse in campus residence hall
March 6, 2023
Tilly, a full-time resident of Critter Ridge Sanctuary, enjoys her breakfast of fruit and yogurt on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Tilly is a rare survivor of distemper, which has a near-100% mortality rate. As a result, she is blind and has special needs. She lives inside the house at Critter Ridge along with three other raccoons.
Critter Ridge provides rehabilitation for raccoons and purpose for Angela Cox
November 30, 2023
Cassidy Cornett, Raptor Program Coordinator and conservation educator, holds a screech owl on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer
Conserving our ecosystems one raptor at a time
November 28, 2023
Keenan Bishop stands next to a gravity feeder on his father’s farm on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Frankfort, Ky. Bishop has taken responsibility for taking care of his 83-year-old father’s farm, where he tries to visit every night if possible. Photo by Rana Alsoufi
Keenan Bishop and the quiet life
November 27, 2023
Shelves of products are stocked in the Big Blue Pantry on Nov. 17, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky, at Frazee Hall. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Big Blue Pantry provides students in need with the resources to succeed
November 20, 2023
Anna Prosser poses for a photo on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Camp Kesem. Provided photo by Alina Jablonski
A second family: How Camp Kesem worked its ‘magic’ on Anna Prosser
October 31, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Erin Lamb (13) waits during the Kentucky vs. Pitt volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-0. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky volleyball suffers 3-2 defeat in NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen
December 7, 2023
Kentucky guard Saniah Tyler sits on the guard after missing a shot during the Kentucky vs, Tennessee Tech womens basketball game Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-67. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball falls 76-57 against Minnesota in Rupp Arena
December 6, 2023
Tennessee wide receiver Squirrel White (10), left, is tackled by Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips declares for 2024 NFL Draft
December 6, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (23) dribbles the ball 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 women’s basketball prepares for key home test against Minnesota
December 6, 2023
Kentucky forward Ajae Petty (13) falls during the Kentucky vs, Tennessee Tech womens basketball game Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-67. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball outlasts Tennessee Tech 73-67 to earn second win in a row
December 5, 2023
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
PODCAST: All things football
November 30, 2023
Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Kentucky State mens basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 99-53. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
PODCAST: Basketball in the Bluegrass
November 5, 2023
Kentucky lines up against Tennessee during Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
PODCAST: Mississippi State
November 5, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats defenders line up on the line during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
PODCAST: Bye week
October 20, 2023
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) scores a touchdown during the Kentucky vs. Georgia football game on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Kentucky lost 51-13. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PODCAST: Georgia recap
October 15, 2023
Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) defends 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
No. 16 Kentucky men’s basketball drops four spots in week five AP Poll
December 5, 2023
Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell (4) blocks the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Carolina Wilmington mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-73. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball suffers 80-73 loss against UNC Wilmington
December 3, 2023
Kentucky head coach John Calipari argues with a referee during the Kentucky vs. North Carolina Wilmington mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
At the buzzer: No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball suffers shock 80-73 defeat against UNC Wilmington
December 2, 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
December 2, 2023
Kentucky guards Reed Sheppard (15) and Jordan Burks (23) high-five 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
Breakdown: Was the ACC-SEC Challenge good or bad for Kentucky?
November 30, 2023
Kentucky guard Saniah Tyler sits on the guard after missing a shot during the Kentucky vs, Tennessee Tech womens basketball game Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-67. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball falls 76-57 against Minnesota in Rupp Arena
December 6, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (23) dribbles the ball 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 women’s basketball prepares for key home test against Minnesota
December 6, 2023
Kentucky forward Ajae Petty (13) falls during the Kentucky vs, Tennessee Tech womens basketball game Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-67. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball outlasts Tennessee Tech 73-67 to earn second win in a row
December 5, 2023
Kentucky guard Maddie Scherr (22) shoots a 3-pointer during the Kentucky vs. Boston College womens basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 83-81. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball outlasts Boston College in 83-81 victory
December 2, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kyra Elzy speaks during a post-game press conference after the No. 14 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Tennessee womens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Tennessee won 80-71. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky women’s basketball was worryingly bad at Paradise Jam. Where does it go from here?
November 30, 2023
Tennessee wide receiver Squirrel White (10), left, is tackled by Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips declares for 2024 NFL Draft
December 6, 2023
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops stands coaching his team during the Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 33-14. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky football to face Clemson in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
December 3, 2023
The Kentucky Wildcats wide receivers pose for a photo with coach Scott Woodward during Media Day on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kentucky football wide receivers coach Scott Woodward fired after 2023 season
November 29, 2023
Kentucky offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey sprays water from a bottle during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 38-21. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey declares for 2024 NFL Draft
November 29, 2023
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops coaches his team during the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 49-21. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
COLUMN: Mark Stoops staying in Lexington is the best thing for Kentucky right now
November 28, 2023
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 unveils 2024 SEC schedule
September 14, 2023
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 signee Connor Fugate arrested with laundry list of charges
August 25, 2023
Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart watches 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
UK Athletics announces department-wide sale of Alcohol at sporting events
June 17, 2023
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
No. 12 Kentucky baseball’s miracle season comes to an end in Baton Rouge Super Regional
June 14, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Mason Moore (20) pitches the ball 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
No. 12 Kentucky baseball survives Lexington Regional, advances to Super Regionals in Baton Rouge
June 6, 2023
Kentucky outfielder Rylea Smith hits the ball during the Kentucky vs. Parkland softball game on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Wildcats softball defeats Parkland 9-0
September 26, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Jenna Blanton (10) bunts during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Tennessee softball game on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 15-1. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
No. 22 Kentucky softball suffers 6-2 loss against Mississippi State
May 1, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Kennedy Sullivan (8) pitches the ball during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Tennessee softball game on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 15-1. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
No. 20 Kentucky softball shuts out Northern Kentucky, claims 9-0 win in five innings
April 28, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats utility player Karissa Hamilton (2) rounds second base heading for third during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Tennessee softball game on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 10-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky softball falls to No. 20 in week 10 of USA Softball Top 25
April 28, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats catcher Kayla Kowalik (99) catches a pitch 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
No. 16 Kentucky softball swept by No. 6 Tennessee after 15-1 loss
April 28, 2023
The Kentucky gymnastics team poses for a photo during the Senior Day celebration after 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
Kentucky gymnastics finishes historic season in sixth place at NCAA Nationals
April 15, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats junior Hailey Davis performs her floor routine during the Kentucky vs. Arkansas gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.875-195.400. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics places second at Regionals, advances to NCAA national championships
April 2, 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
April 1, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats sophomore Mackenzie Wilson 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. 8 Kentucky gymnastics finishes fourth in SEC Championships
March 19, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats fifth year Arianna Patterson prepares to perform her beam 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
Kentucky gymnastics wins tri-meet, posts highest away score in program history
March 12, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats freshman Zoe Hammond waits for her singles opponent to serve during the Kentucky vs. Alabama womens tennis match on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 4-1. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff
Kentucky womens tennis falls to No. 3 Tennessee in SEC Tournament quarterfinals
April 26, 2023
Liam Draxl celebrates winning a set 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. 5 Kentucky mens tennis defeat No. 4 Georgia for SEC Championship title
April 24, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats senior Florencia Urrutia and sophomore Lidia Gonzalez take a water break between sets on the bench during the Kentucky vs. Alabama womens tennis match on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 4-1. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff
Kentucky womens tennis falls 4-2 to LSU on senior day
April 18, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats freshman Zoe Hammond waits for her singles opponent to serve during the Kentucky vs. Alabama womens tennis match on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 4-1. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff
Kentucky womens tennis falls to Texas A&M 5-2
April 16, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats senior Taha Baadi, left, talks to fifth year Alafia Ayeni during the No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 6 South Carolina mens tennis match on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 4-3. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
No. 5 Kentucky mens tennis concludes regular season with 5-2 win over No. 21 Florida
April 15, 2023
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
Kentucky rifle defeats Navy, starts new season 2-0
November 6, 2023
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Kentucky rifle opens new season with a bullseye, defeats Morehead State 4727-4661
October 20, 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
March 13, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats fifth year Richard Clark practices 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 finishes third in GARC Championships, prepares for NCAA Championships
February 27, 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
February 21, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats freshman Shayla Nguyen (45) 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 finishes 2023 season as national Division-1 runner ups
April 28, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Blair Bergmann speaks with his players 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 finishes regular season with 0-3 showing in Cal Baptist Tournament
March 26, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats junior Karley Kalchbrenner sits 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 suffers sweeping defeat in midweek double header heading into final tournament
March 24, 2023
Kentucky players cheer on their teammates 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 splits 2023 Bluegrass Classic, records first perfect game in program history
March 13, 2023
Kentucky players cheer on their teammates 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
PHOTOS: Kentucky STUNT loses 15-14 to Michigan State
March 7, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Erin Lamb (13) waits during the Kentucky vs. Pitt volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-0. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky volleyball suffers 3-2 defeat in NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen
December 7, 2023
Kentucky celebrates a kill during the Kentucky vs. Baylor volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky seniors complete triumphant home finale with 3-0 win over Baylor in NCAA Tournament
December 5, 2023
Kentucky libero Eleanor Beavin digs a ball during the Kentucky vs. Wofford volleyball game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky volleyball sweeps Wofford for 17th straight win to advance to NCAA Tournament Second Round
December 2, 2023
Kentucky setter Emma Grome (4) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. LSU volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky volleyball begins NCAA Tournament as No. 8 overall seed
November 27, 2023
Kentucky players celebrate during the Kentucky vs. LSU volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky volleyball sweeps Florida to become outright SEC champions
November 26, 2023
Kentucky Midfielder Brennan Creek dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Georgia State mens soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky tied 2-2. Photo by Kyleigh Miller | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer books last second trip to NCAA Tournament
November 22, 2023
Kentucky Midfielder Brennan Creek dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Georgia State mens soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky tied 2-2. Photo by Kyleigh Miller | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer wraps up regular season with win over Georgia Southern
November 6, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats defender Marqes Muir (4) hypes up the crowd during the Kentucky vs. Lipscomb mens soccer match on Friday, Sept. 9, 2023 at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer stuns No. 1 Marshall 2-0, claims first conference victory
October 23, 2023
Kentucky midfielder Alfred Baafi dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. UCF mens soccer match on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer saves draw against Georgia State to keep tournament hopes alive
October 20, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Johan Cedergren yells at a referee after a UK goal was called back during the University of Kentucky vs. Marshall University soccer game on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 1-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer’s Johan Cedergren remains confident as postseason play approaches
October 19, 2023
Kentucky midfielder Tanner Strickland chases after the ball during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State womens soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky Women’s Soccer falls to the Georgia Bulldogs in SEC Championship Quarterfinals 2-1
November 9, 2023
Kentucky defender Grace Phillpotts takes a corner kick during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State womens soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky Women’s Soccer claims victory against LSU, secures first SEC Tournament win since 2014
November 6, 2023
Kentucky defender Grace Phillpotts takes a corner kick during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State womens soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer finishes regular season with 1-0 loss at Ole Miss
October 29, 2023
Kentucky midfielder Anna Young looks to pass the ball during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State womens soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
No. 23 Kentucky women’s soccer edges Mizzou 1-0 in its final home game of the season
October 25, 2023
Kentucky midfielder Anna Young looks to pass the ball during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State womens soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
No. 23 Kentucky women’s soccer drops second straight match, falls 1-0 to Georgia
October 20, 2023
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
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Jordan Anthony (13) makes a heart at UK fans before 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
Jordan Anthony and Masai Russell claim silver medals at NCAA Indoors
March 13, 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 wins gold in hurdles at SEC Indoor Championships
March 4, 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 junior Payton Neff swims in the womens 1000 yard freestyle during the meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive concludes three day Tennessee Invitational with historic times
November 18, 2023
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 suffers tough losses in Tennessee-Florida tri-meet
November 9, 2023
Kentucky senior Asia Seidt swims in the womens 500 yard freestyle during the meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive triumphs over Eastern Michigan in first home meet of the season
October 15, 2023
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 falls in its first dual meet of season against Indiana
October 6, 2023
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 women’s swim and dive falls in season opener at Arkansas
September 23, 2023
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 misses cut at SEC Championship
April 16, 2023
Tyler McDaniel during the second round of the Southeastern Conference Championship at Sea Island Golf Clubs Seaside Course in St. Simons Island, Ga., on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
Kentucky mens golf finishes seventh at Lewis Chitengwa Memorial
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
April 4, 2023
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 concludes regular season at Clemson Invitational
March 29, 2023
Dhaivat Pandya competes during the Bearcat Invitational. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky mens golf records top-five finish in Schenkel Invitational
March 21, 2023
Kentucky winger Kyle Mead controls the puck during the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky hockey earns 8-2 win over Cincinnati
November 22, 2023
Kentucky center Ty Koerbel controls the puck during the Kentucky vs. Xavier club hockey game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 11-1. Photo by Kolby Wohl | Staff
Kentucky club hockey sweeps weekend series against Xavier
November 9, 2023
Kentucky winger Kyle Mead controls the puck during the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky hockey drops both weekend road matches against Indiana
November 6, 2023
Kentucky center Cameron Chabot (39) looks to pass the puck 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 hockey sweeps ACC Showcase, adds three wins to season total
October 25, 2023
Kentucky center Cameron Chabot (39) looks to pass the puck 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 hockey bounces back, defeats Miami (OH) 3-2 in overtime
October 19, 2023
Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) drives with the ball during the Kentucky vs. Saint Josephs mens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-88. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky men’s basketball might have it’s “Kentucky good” back
November 22, 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?
October 20, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts to 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
COLUMN: Has the SEC simply caught up to Kentucky?
March 7, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari 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
COLUMN: Kentucky’s problems are bigger than basketball
January 11, 2023
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
December 8, 2022
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
The tug-of-war between country music
December 8, 2023
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Life imitates art: How Gen Z has connected to classic art pieces through social media
December 6, 2023
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
The dishonesty of the ‘parental rights’ movement
November 29, 2023
UK Core needs massive reform
UK Core needs massive reform
November 28, 2023
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Gen Z will never be homeowners
November 27, 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
Parking isn’t the problem on campus, cars are
September 7, 2023
Editor-in-Chief Hannah Stanley poses for a portrait in front of the Kentucky Kernel office on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
From the editor: The beauty in front of us
August 21, 2023
So, what now?
So, what now?
June 24, 2022
A slice of sweet potato pie is served on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff file photo
Thanksgiving: A holiday glow up
November 18, 2021
Timothée Chalamet in the movie Dune. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.
Dune 2021: A classic gets its due
November 16, 2021
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
Students walk out of the Gatton Student Center on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Editorial: Attendance should only be 10% of overall grades at UK
February 28, 2023
The FarmHouse Fraternity house on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, the night Hazelwood died, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Editorial: Hazing is life and death, not a game of semantics
November 17, 2022
Cones and fences prevent traffic on Rose Street on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel
Editorial: UK needs more acceptability and accessibility on campus
October 13, 2022
Fallen leaves collect under a row of trees outside of William T. Young Library on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Looking back at fall 2021
December 2, 2021
University of Kentucky lecturer Dr. Michael Preacely teaches a Uniting Voices Lexington class, a children’s choir for grades 6-12 dedicated to bringing people together. Photo by Laurel Swanz
BROADCAST: Uniting Voices Lexington
December 6, 2023
A child attendee sits with Santa during the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
BROADCAST: Breakfast with Santa
December 4, 2023
Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the 2023 Lexington Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
BROADCAST: Annual Lexington Christmas Parade
December 4, 2023
Kentucky players celebrate after 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
PODCAST: UK vs. UofL
November 30, 2023
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
PODCAST: All things football
November 30, 2023
University of Kentucky lecturer Dr. Michael Preacely teaches a Uniting Voices Lexington class, a children’s choir for grades 6-12 dedicated to bringing people together. Photo by Laurel Swanz
BROADCAST: Uniting Voices Lexington
December 6, 2023
A child attendee sits with Santa during the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
BROADCAST: Breakfast with Santa
December 4, 2023
Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the 2023 Lexington Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
BROADCAST: Annual Lexington Christmas Parade
December 4, 2023
A child holds a Palestinian flag during the free Palestine protest on Nov 7, 2023, in Frankfort Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
BROADCAST: Pro-Palestinian Protest at Kentucky State Capitol
November 16, 2023
Students of Dance Attack Dance Academy perform their interpretation of Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” during the Halloween Varieties Show at the Halloween Festival and Thriller Parade on Nov. 5, 2023. Photo by Casey Sebastiano
BROADCAST: Lexington Halloween Festival and Thriller Parade
November 8, 2023
Kentucky players celebrate after 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
PODCAST: UK vs. UofL
November 30, 2023
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
PODCAST: All things football
November 30, 2023
Students walk and wave flags during International Day on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
PODCAST: International Students
November 16, 2023
Mississippi State quarterback Mike Wright (14) eyes Kentucky defensive back Ty Bryant (14) during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
PODCAST: Sweet Home Kroger Field
November 10, 2023
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine. Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Fall 2023
PODCAST: KRNL Release
November 9, 2023
John Calipari answers questions after watching the Selection Sunday show on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Caliparis 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
Lexington mayor Linda Gorton waves at the crowd during the 2023 Lexington Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
PHOTOS: Lexington’s annual Christmas Parade held downtown
December 3, 2023
Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell (4) blocks the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Carolina Wilmington mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-73. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball suffers 80-73 loss against UNC Wilmington
December 3, 2023
A child attendee sits with Santa during the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PHOTOS: UK HealthCare hosts annual breakfast with Santa event
December 2, 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
PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball records statement win over Miami 95-73
November 29, 2023
Kentucky players celebrate after 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
PHOTOS: Kentucky football defeats Louisville 38-31
November 25, 2023
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UK freshman interior design major Caroline Slicer packs bags into the back of a car for spring break on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK students pack for more than just spring break as they leave dorms

Bailey Vandiver
March 12, 2020
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Book review: “The Moment of Lift” paints Kentucky in a refreshingly positive light

Bailey Vandiver
September 19, 2019
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A student, former Kernel editor remembers Mike Farrell

Bailey Vandiver
August 29, 2019
Members of Alice Allison Dunnigans family look up at her newly unveiled statue at the dedication ceremony on Friday, August 2, 2019, in Russellville, Kentucky. 

‘Where she belongs’: Alice Dunnigan statue now in permanent Russellville location

Bailey Vandiver
August 4, 2019
Joy Priest, a 2012 UK alumna, was recently award the Donald Hall Prize for Poetry for her manuscript, Horsepower. Photo provided by Joy Priest. 

UK alumna, Louisville native wins Donald Hall Prize for Poetry

Bailey Vandiver
July 18, 2019
A construction worker takes a break in what used to be the Kernel newsroom in the basement of the Grehan Journalism Building on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The building is under construction and is expected to be completed in December 2019. Photo by Bailey Vandiver | Staff 

A look inside the under-construction Grehan Journalism Building

Bailey Vandiver
June 25, 2019
Graduating senior cheerleader and Wildcat mascot Ross Boggess poses for a photo in Memorial Coliseum on UKs campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Unmasking the Wildcat: Ross Boggess’s ‘rewarding’ experience

Bailey Vandiver
May 2, 2019
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Letter from the Editor

Bailey Vandiver
April 26, 2019

An alternate origin story of the Whitfield stump

Bailey Vandiver
April 9, 2019
The Whitfield stump, which has been on campus since 1961, recently moved from its longtime location in front of White Hall Classroom Building to the Mining and Minerals Building. 

What’s the cost of admission at UK? One 230-million-year-old stump

Bailey Vandiver
April 8, 2019

SSTOP Hunger’s Hunger Strike

Bailey Vandiver
March 28, 2019
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On advertising, free speech and dreary Mondays

Bailey Vandiver
March 25, 2019
Amanda Matthews poses for a photo next to her statue of Alice Dunnigan, along with Dunnigans family, during a ceremony honoring Dunnigan on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, at the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Event at UK celebrates, aims to ‘resurrect’ story of Alice Dunnigan

Bailey Vandiver
February 5, 2019
Lexington sculptor Amanda Matthews laughs while moving her sculpture of Alice Dunnigan into the William T. Young Library on Jan. 19, 2019. The statue was previously on display in the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Dunnigan statue ‘home’ in Kentucky; at UK till Feb. 9

Bailey Vandiver
January 30, 2019
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Looking for love? Sign up for the Kernel’s blind date service

Bailey Vandiver
January 18, 2019
Kentucky players celebrate after winning the VRBO Citrus Bowl against Penn State on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, at Camping World Stadium, in Orlando, Florida. Kentucky defeated Penn State 27-24. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Kentucky football solidifies ‘culture change’ with 27-24 win over Penn State

Bailey Vandiver
January 1, 2019
Haily Duvall, a 19-year-old sophomore at UK, was arrested early in the morning on Nov. 8 and charged with terroristic threatening and filing a false police report. 

The bomb threat to UK’s White Hall: 22 hours of uncertainty

Bailey Vandiver
November 8, 2018
Kentucky Wildcats running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) high fives fans as he walks by. UK football players and coaches greeted fans during Cat Walk before their game against Vanderbilt on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky football’s week-long Times Square ads cost $16,000 total

Bailey Vandiver
October 30, 2018
Heather Weston Bell announces that UK will be hosting the Governors School for the Arts program starting in 2019. The announcement was given at Holmes Hall on UKs campus on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky.

UK will host Governor’s School for the Arts program for four years

Bailey Vandiver
October 23, 2018
Editor-in-chief Bailey Vandivers personal bookshelf with decorative state of Kentucky.

Kentucky is my land— and my literature, too

Bailey Vandiver
October 19, 2018
Two women are handcuffed outside the Gatton Student Center; one woman, on the right side, had already been handcuffed, while the other woman is handcuffed on the left side. Both were arrested for shoplifting from the UK Bookstore on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. Photo by Bailey Vandiver | Staff

Two arrested for shoplifting from UK Bookstore at student center

Bailey Vandiver
October 18, 2018
Kentucky Kernel photo editor Jordan Prather taking portraits of UKs basketball players during media day on Thursday, September 20th, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Current photo editor receives Jonathan Krueger memorial scholarship

Bailey Vandiver
October 10, 2018
The sculpture of Alice Dunnigan, the first black, female journalist to receive White House credentials is on loan at the Newseum on Friday, September 21, 2018 in Washington, D.C. The sculpture was created by Kentucky sculptor Amanda Matthews and will be permanently installed in Dinnigans hometown, Russellville, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Statue of Kentucky journalist Alice Dunnigan unveiled at Newseum

Bailey Vandiver
September 21, 2018
Big M Superstore donated a car to Matt OHara, whose car was destroyed on State Street amid rioting after UK football beat Florida on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. Photo provided by Big M Superstore. 

Big M Superstore donates car to 19-year-old whose car was destroyed on State Street

Bailey Vandiver
September 10, 2018
Kentucky sculptor Amanda Matthews stands over the recently cast bronze head of Alice Dunnigan, the first black female journalist to receive credentials for the White House on Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Iconic: After a lifetime of breaking barriers, Alice Dunnigan is memorialized in bronze

Bailey Vandiver
September 9, 2018
Students flip over a car on State Street on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky after the UK football team beat the Florida Gators 27-16, ending a 31-year losing streak. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Car flipped on State Street belongs to non-UK student who was visiting friends

Bailey Vandiver
September 9, 2018
Head Coach for the Kentucky Wildcats, Mark Stoops walks during the Cat Walk prior to the game against EKU on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated EKU 27 to 16. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Then and now: What’s changed since UK’s last win against Florida

Bailey Vandiver
September 9, 2018
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The battle continues.

Bailey Vandiver
August 21, 2018
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Then and now: Looking back at UK a century ago

Bailey Vandiver
August 21, 2018
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Kentucky appeals panel will hear oral arguments in Kernel v. UK lawsuit concerning open records

Bailey Vandiver
August 13, 2018
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Capilouto offers prayers, support after death of UK student

Bailey Vandiver
July 30, 2018
TeNiya Elnora Jones, a 19-year-old University of Kentucky sophomore, has been studying abroad in the Middle East was in a swimming accident in the Mediterranean Sea in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, July 28, 2018. According to The Times of Israel, her body was found Monday morning by Rescue forces that had been searching for her. 

Update: Body of UK student found after accident in Mediterranean Sea

Bailey Vandiver
July 30, 2018
TeNiya Elnora Jones, a 19-year-old University of Kentucky sophomore, was studying abroad in the Middle East when she was in a swimming accident in the Mediterranean Sea in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Her body was found early in the morning of July 30, 2018. 

UK student studying abroad still missing after a swimming accident in Israel

Bailey Vandiver
July 29, 2018
The statue of Confederate general John Hunt Morgan was viewable by the public at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in their new locations in Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky. The statue of Morgan and another statue of former Vice President John C. Breckenridge were removed from their original place in downtown Lexington in October. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Confederate statues now in permanent location at Lexington Cemetery

Bailey Vandiver
July 25, 2018
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Former UK professor suing UK for allegedly not stopping harassing conduct in the workplace

Bailey Vandiver
July 24, 2018
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In memoriam: Honoring The Capital victims by practicing freedom of the press

Bailey Vandiver
June 29, 2018
The Bowling Green campus of the UK College of Medicine is expected to be completed in September. A tour was held on Friday, June 1, in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Sharing the progress: Construction continues at College of Medicine’s Bowling Green campus

Bailey Vandiver
June 1, 2018
Investigative reporter James Pilcher (left) is a journalist in residence at the University of Kentucky and was part of the team that was responsible for Seven Days of Heroin, a project by the Cincinnati Enquirer (right). The project won 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting.

UK alumna, professor part of Pulitzer Prize-winning team at Cincinnati Enquirer

Bailey Vandiver
April 16, 2018
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Recognizing the impact of Kentucky’s women; what’s changed since ‘Kernel Kuties’

Bailey Vandiver
April 16, 2018
Three UK fans watch the UK vs. Alabama game outside the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, March 10. The Cats beat the Crimson Tide 86-63. Photo by Bailey Vandiver | Staff

Home of the Blues: How UK fans spent their time at the Scottrade Center

Bailey Vandiver
March 10, 2018
Michael Culver cheered on the UK Cheer white squad from 2009 to 2013. He was one of several alumni who returned to cheer on the Cats at the UK versus Alabama basketball game. 

UKPD officer returns to Rupp Arena to cheer on the Cats again

Bailey Vandiver
February 26, 2018
UK forward Nerlens Noels shot is blocked by Lipscomb center Stephen Hurt during the first half of the UK mens basketball vs. Lipscomb University at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Photo by Tessa Lighty

Noel, Adebayo and Knox: Their time as UK basketball players

Bailey Vandiver
February 23, 2018
Presidential candidate Riley Grant and vice-presidential candidate Tucker Lovett pose behind the Grehan Journalism Building on Feb. 22, 2017. Photo by Rick Childress

Grant and Lovett hope to make campus safer, advocate for students

Bailey Vandiver
February 19, 2018

UK Symphony Orchestra concert will feature three UK music students

Bailey Vandiver
February 16, 2018
UK students interacted with Zachary Humphrey, a preacher from Public Proclaimer Ministries, outside Whitehall on UKs campus on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Students gather to listen to and debate with campus preacher

Bailey Vandiver
February 13, 2018
Students at Apollo High School participate in a DanceBlue mini marathon on Jan. 27, 2018, in Owensboro, Kentucky. Apollo raised $68,324.87 for child cancer research. 

For The Kids, from the Commonwealth

Bailey Vandiver
February 13, 2018
Sophomore basketball Terry Mobley was featured in the Jan. 17, 1964 Kentucky Kernel. Mobley died Monday, Feb. 12. 

Former UK basketball player, longtime administrator Terry Mobley dies at age 74

Bailey Vandiver
February 12, 2018
Blaze Pizza closed the doors of its Limestone location near UKs campus in Lexington, Ky in early February. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Private business hub looks like ‘a ghost town’ as UK competes for customers

Bailey Vandiver
February 9, 2018
Kentucky Wildcats running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) walks off after a play during the Governors Cup game against Louisville at Kroger Field on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK football, UK HealthCare commercials during Super Bowl cost $24,000 each

Bailey Vandiver
February 6, 2018
The Kentucky Cheerleading team is recognized for their 23rd National Championship during the game against Florida Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Florida defeated Kentucky 66-64. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

‘Powerhouse program’: A look back at UK Cheer’s 23 championships

Bailey Vandiver
January 31, 2018
Conrad was a psychology major and planned to use her degree to help victims of domestic abuse. 

AOII loses “shining light,” honors memory by giving back

Bailey Vandiver
January 25, 2018
At the end of the first snow day of the semester, students sled down the sides of “the Bowl” outside William T. Young library on Jan. 16, 2018. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Walking in a Wildcat wonderland: How to survive winter weather

Bailey Vandiver
January 25, 2018
Rabbi Shlomo Litvin of the Chabad of the Bluegrass holds the broken Jewish Student Center sign in front of the posts the sign was previously mounted on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

After vandalism at UK Jewish Student Center, rabbi responds that ‘hate can never beat love’

Bailey Vandiver
January 17, 2018
Photo by Tessa Lighty | Staff

Capilouto encourages UK to work ‘as we always have’ in face of proposed budget cuts

Bailey Vandiver
January 16, 2018
Junior business management major Dominic Murphy holds a sign as participants in a silent march in memory of Martin Luther King Jr. walk by outside the student center in Lexington, Ky., on Sunday January 19, 2014. Photo by Emily Wuetcher

Martin Luther King Center has continued King’s legacy for more than 30 years

Bailey Vandiver
January 15, 2018
Allegro Dance Project will perform its encore show In Our Element at the Lyric Theater on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. Photo provided by Jeana Klevene, founder and artistic director for Allegro. 

Allegro will bring the elements and inclusiveness to the stage this weekend

Bailey Vandiver
January 11, 2018
Former Kentucky basketball head coach Joe B. Hall watches warm ups prior to the Alumni Game on Aug. 25, 2017 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Spelling tradition: The history of the ‘Y’

Bailey Vandiver
January 10, 2018

What you need to know about the add/drop period

Bailey Vandiver
January 10, 2018
Provost David Blackwell spoke to students, faculty, and staff in Kincaid Auditorium on Friday, December 8, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Dave Blackwell named as next provost

Bailey Vandiver
December 19, 2017
This map shows the nearly 250 acres that the city of Lexington would receive if the proposed land swap between it and UK is approved. UK would receive several streets and alleys near campus. 

UK Board of Trustees approves land swap with city; proposal now awaits city’s approval

Bailey Vandiver
December 12, 2017
Graduate students held signs up in protest of provost candidate David Blackwell while he spoke to students, faculty, and staff in Kincaid Auditorium on Friday, December 8, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Students concerned about provost candidate Blackwell’s decision to accept Koch brothers’ donation

Bailey Vandiver
December 9, 2017
Provost David Blackwell spoke to students, faculty, and staff in Kincaid Auditorium on Friday, December 8, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Provost candidate David Blackwell wants to be a servant leader as provost

Bailey Vandiver
December 8, 2017
Diontre Davis is currently in the Fayette County Jail after bringing a gun onto UKs campus on Nov. 27, 2017. Photo taken from the Fayette County Jail website. 

Armed man on campus prompted gun policy discussion

Bailey Vandiver
December 6, 2017
UK alumna Ashley Judd spoke to students, faculty and staff for the 14th annual Irma Sarett Rosenstein lecture at the Singletary Center on Friday, December 1, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Ashley Judd among Time Person of the Year group, “The Silence Breakers”

Bailey Vandiver
December 6, 2017

Funkhouser flooding

Bailey Vandiver
November 29, 2017

Flooding in front of Funkhouser

Bailey Vandiver
November 29, 2017
Jeffrey Bewley, who had been a dairy professor in the UK College of Agriculture since 2007, recently resigned amid an investigation into his alleged inappropriate relations with students. 

UK professor resigns after sexual misconduct allegations brought against him

Bailey Vandiver
November 21, 2017

Kentucky once again won Big Blue Crush blood drive

Bailey Vandiver
November 20, 2017
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Bailey’s Books: Why I read 100 books in a year

Bailey Vandiver
November 17, 2017
Dueling columns

Dueling Columns: Stuff your turkey, Christmas can wait

Bailey Vandiver
November 16, 2017
During her sophomore year of college, Gracie Furnish was elected as the National FFA Eastern Region Vice President on Oct. 29, 2017.

UK student elected National FFA Vice President

Bailey Vandiver
November 14, 2017
Trans* Week of Awareness, hosted by the Office of LGBTQ* Resources, will take place from Nov. 13 to Nov. 20 at UK and around the nation.

Become more educated by attending Trans* Week of Awareness events

Bailey Vandiver
November 13, 2017
The University of Kentucky ROTC program displays an American flag during the National Anthem prior to the game against EKU on Saturday, September 9, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated EKU 27 to 16. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK student veterans share their stories to celebrate Veterans Day

Bailey Vandiver
November 11, 2017
UK first year pharmacy student Lexi Baskin’s car was covered with signs condemning her for parking in a handicapped parking spot on UK’s campus on Oct. 26, 2017. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

You don’t know me: UK student undergoing cancer treatment speaks out about not judging by appearances

Bailey Vandiver
November 10, 2017

Capilouto announces that provost search will be internal

Bailey Vandiver
November 10, 2017

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week sheds light on problem in Lexington

Bailey Vandiver
November 10, 2017
Students kick off the 14th hour of DanceBlue with a line dance at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky., on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Photo by Joshua Qualls | Staff

DanceBlue sets Feb. 17-18 as date for 2018 marathon

Bailey Vandiver
November 9, 2017
UK Students and members of Campus Ministries USA debate near the Wildcat Statue on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Campus Ministries USA is a traveling group of preachers. Photo by McKenna Horsley | STAFF

Campus preachers return to UK, students gather in response

Bailey Vandiver
November 8, 2017
Pharmacy Dean Tim Tracy named interim provost

UK provost stepping down, hopes initiatives will last beyond him

Bailey Vandiver
November 1, 2017
Student activists chant during the counter protest to national anti-abortion group, Created Equals demonstration outside Whitehall Classroom building on Thursday, October 19, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Free speech on display amid campus demonstrations

Bailey Vandiver
October 19, 2017
UK President Eli Capilouto announced that alumni and philanthropist Paul Chellgren and his wife, Deborah Cole Chellgren, are donating $12 million to the university. Woodland Glen I will be renamed Chellgren Hall in their honor. Photo by Bailey Vandiver.

Philanthropist couple donates $12 million to UK

Bailey Vandiver
October 18, 2017

Security camera footage shows moment when UK photographer was struck by police ATV

Bailey Vandiver
October 12, 2017
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UPDATE: Photographer injured at Cat Walk in accident involving Lexington police officer

Bailey Vandiver
October 8, 2017
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Pressure on the Press: Journalism is under fire, and students are feeling it the most

Bailey Vandiver
October 4, 2017
North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson shoots a jumper over Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk during the 2017 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament South Regional Elite 8 at FedExForum in Memphis, TN on Friday March 24, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

NCAA referee is suing Kentucky Sports Radio

Bailey Vandiver
October 3, 2017
Integrated strategic communications professor Beth Barnes reads aloud from Dana Canedys book A Journal for Jordan during a discussion with Canedy titled The Road from UK to the Pulitzer Prizes on Sept. 27.

Pulitzer prize administrator speaks at alma mater UK

Bailey Vandiver
September 28, 2017

UK alumnus creates app for hunters, anglers

Bailey Vandiver
September 28, 2017
Tent Map

Campus Campout: Making memories around Memorial

Bailey Vandiver
September 28, 2017

’96 law school graduate revisits campus, sees change in progress

Bailey Vandiver
September 28, 2017

Camping fans officially begin the wait for Big Blue Madness tickets

Bailey Vandiver
September 27, 2017
Sophomore Jade Dries along with a fellow UK student stop by the DanceBlue booth during DanceBlue Blitzs Week outside White Hall on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kaitlyn Gumm| Staff

DanceBlue hosts annual Blitz Week

Bailey Vandiver
September 25, 2017
Supreme Court Associate Justice visits UK at an event hosted by UK College of Law and the Heyburn Initiative on Thursday, Sept. 20.

Supreme Court justice visits UK College of Law

Bailey Vandiver
September 22, 2017
Students gathered at the UK Hillel House to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. Photo provided by Hillel Vice President Lela Lyons.

UK Hillel ring in the new year

Bailey Vandiver
September 21, 2017
Senior Electrical Engineering majors Cole Richardson and Sarah Cusick are already taking advantage of the new James and Gay Hardymon Center for Student Success located in Anderson Tower on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. Kaitlyn Gumm | Staff

New Center for Student Success is ‘one-stop-shop’ for engineering students

Bailey Vandiver
September 20, 2017
The Whitfield Stump, located beside the White Hall Classroom Building in the center of the Lexington campus, is a three-hundred-year-old cast stump weighing 7,000 pounds and measuring 42 inches in diameter. The stump was first discovered when it dropped from the roof of the Clover Fork Coal Co., Kitts, KY and later was given to the University by George Whitfield, manager of the coal company.

Stump through the years

Bailey Vandiver
September 18, 2017
Students of UK lineup during Dance Blue 2016 for a picture on Saturday, February 27, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

DanceBlue gets running start with annual 5K

Bailey Vandiver
September 18, 2017
Student Government Association president and vice president. President Ben Childress (right), an economics senior, and vice president Elizabeth Foster (left), an electrical engineering junior, posed for a photo near Bradley Hall at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. 2017 file photo. Photo by Joshua Qualls | Staff

Student government puts plans into action

Bailey Vandiver
September 9, 2017
UK Feminist Alliance chants in protest against on-campus sexual assault in front of President Eli Capiloutos house at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 11, 2016. The group demanded for the university administration to release the redacted sexual assault records involving former professor James Harwood. Photo by Joshua Qualls | Staff File Photo

Department of Education will replace Obama-era sexual assault directive

Bailey Vandiver
September 7, 2017
Merchandise, textiles and apparel senior, Lauren Winklers family home in Houston, Texas sustained considerable damage and flooding due to hurricane Harvey. 

UK begins efforts to help Wildcats from Houston

Bailey Vandiver
September 7, 2017
Provided by Matt Dixon of UK Agricultural Weather Center.

Rain falls on Lexington as Irma moves over Atlantic

Bailey Vandiver
September 5, 2017
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