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Crime bulletin alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault
Crime bulletin alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault
November 15, 2024
Coleman "C.J" Jones, a University of Kentucky Student, shares his piece "The Ghostwriter" with the crowd at Sigma Tau Delta's Live Literature event in Room 201 - Chem-Phys Building at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Students connect with their community through writing at ‘Live Literature’
November 15, 2024
University of Kentucky student colors a Veteran’s Day card at the center for student involvement on November 11th 2024. Photo by Michael Henning | Staff
Students honor veterans through card making event
November 14, 2024
Festival attendees watch performances from Mary Todd Elementary on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at the Festival Latino de Lexington in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
City celebrates Festival Latino de Lexington after cancellations and rescheduling
November 12, 2024
Kentucky Kernel TikTok Manager Bryce Towle's injuries after assault off-campus.
Kentucky Kernel TikTok Manager assaulted off-campus
November 12, 2024
Crime bulletin alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault
Crime bulletin alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault
November 15, 2024
Coleman "C.J" Jones, a University of Kentucky Student, shares his piece "The Ghostwriter" with the crowd at Sigma Tau Delta's Live Literature event in Room 201 - Chem-Phys Building at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Students connect with their community through writing at ‘Live Literature’
November 15, 2024
University of Kentucky student colors a Veteran’s Day card at the center for student involvement on November 11th 2024. Photo by Michael Henning | Staff
Students honor veterans through card making event
November 14, 2024
The Kentucky Indian Student Association executive board dances during Diwali on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Gatton Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Diwali event showcases dancing, music and learning opportunities for students
November 11, 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
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
President Eli Capilouto gives the president's report at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, Board of Trustees Meeting in the Gatton Student Center, Harris Ballroom, Friday, Sep 13, 2024. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Capilouto discusses record enrollment at UK Board of Trustees meeting
September 16, 2024
Shared governance stones outside of J. David Rosenberg College of Law Building on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
UK Board of Trustees vote to adopt President’s Recommendation 6
June 24, 2024
Resolution on Shared Governance at UK approved in Senate Council meeting
Resolution on Shared Governance at UK approved in Senate Council meeting
April 13, 2024
Brandi Frisby named associate provost for academic affairs
Brandi Frisby named associate provost for academic affairs
April 12, 2024
UK extends enrollment deadline for the fall 2024 semester for first-year students
UK extends enrollment deadline for the fall 2024 semester for first-year students
April 11, 2024
Timothy Umstead's mugshot from the Fayette County jail website on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Umstead was arrested on the night of Feb. 7, and he was booked on Feb. 8.
Former UK student’s weapon possession charges reduced
February 12, 2024
Thomas "Lofton" Hazelwood
‘He’s not gonna make it to serenades.’ The missing details of the Hazelwood investigation
November 17, 2022
Excerpts from UK's Student Code of Conduct investigation reveal FarmHouse Fraternity showed a “deeply ingrained culture of alcohol and hazing behaviors.”
UK’s FarmHouse Fraternity had a culture of hazing, investigations reveal
November 17, 2022
An anonymous tip, submitted to UK on September 19, 2020, via the incident reporting form, alleges that Delta Sigma Phi held an over-capacity party. A copy of the tip was obtained by the Kentucky Kernel via an open records request.
Multiple fraternities suspended for COVID-19 infractions
September 28, 2021
Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. listens to UK's lawyer during oral arguments heard by the Kentucky Supreme Court in UK's lawsuit against the Kernel on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at the Kentucky Supreme Court in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.
Details of the James Harwood investigation and records battle
August 26, 2021
Former NBA player and Kentucky basketball player Rex Chapman speaks during SpeakBlue with Rex Chapman on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
SAB and SGA present ‘Speak Blue’ featuring Rex Chapman
April 5, 2023
Isaac Sutherland, left, and Mallory Hudson answer questions during the SGA Presidential and Vice Presidential Debate on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
SGA court finds Sutherland/Hudson violated election rules, Sutherland will appeal
March 23, 2023
Lizzy Hornung, left, and Jason Marcus were named the 2023 student body president and vice president on March 8.
SGA disqualifies unofficial student body president and vice president winners, names new official winners
March 9, 2023
Ashlee Bell, a junior marketing major, pays for parking outside William T. Young Library on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Students can park for free using SGA coupon program
February 10, 2023
UK SGA announces unofficial election results
UK SGA announces unofficial election results
October 4, 2022
Crime bulletin 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 guard Georgia Amoore (3) calls a play during the Kentucky vs Northen Kentucky women’s basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 70-41. 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 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 women’s Basketball head coach Kenny Brooks speaks to the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 20-13. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kenny Brooks, Kentucky lands first commitment out of 2026 class in four-star guard Maddyn Greenway
November 16, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Silva (17) jumps for a rebound during the Kentucky vs. Wofford women’s basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-42. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
‘Claras’ finding success in Kentucky women’s basketball as one of tallest center duos in nation
November 15, 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 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 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
ANALYSIS: Kentucky men’s basketball defeats No. 6 Duke despite poor night from star Jaxson Robinson
November 13, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrate 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
PHOTOS: No. 19 Kentucky Stuns No. 6 Duke in StateFarm Champions Classic
November 13, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrate 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
Kentucky men’s basketball snaps drought, wins in State Farm Champions Classic
November 13, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) celebrates after drawing a charge during the basketball game vs. Duke on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at State farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
AT THE BUZZER: No. 19 Kentucky stuns No. 6 Duke in StateFarm Champions Classic
November 12, 2024
Kentucky guard Georgia Amoore (3) calls a play during the Kentucky vs Northen Kentucky women’s basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 70-41. 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 women’s Basketball head coach Kenny Brooks speaks to the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 20-13. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kenny Brooks, Kentucky lands first commitment out of 2026 class in four-star guard Maddyn Greenway
November 16, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Silva (17) jumps for a rebound during the Kentucky vs. Wofford women’s basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-42. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
‘Claras’ finding success in Kentucky women’s basketball as one of tallest center duos in nation
November 15, 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 Women’s Basketball head coach Kenny Brooks waves to the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kenny Brooks, Kentucky lands five-star commitment of Kaelyn Carroll
November 15, 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 outside linebacker J.J. Weaver (13) celebrates a stop during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
Kentucky football’s J.J. Weaver makes sacrifice play against Auburn
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
Members of the Kentucky men's tennis team celebrate during the No. 5 Kentucky vs. Illinois men's tennis match on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3 Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
FAMILY AND CHARACTER: A look into the unique world of college tennis recruiting
September 13, 2024
Senior Joshua Lapadat looks to hit the ball at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. He wins his sets 6-3 and 6-1 respectively.
Kentucky men’s tennis relishes in offseason awards ahead of pivotal 2024-25 season.
July 5, 2024
Freshman Eli Stephenson warms up at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Key takeaways for Kentucky men’s tennis following NCAA Tournament defeat
May 22, 2024
Sophomore Jaden Weekes warms up at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky men’s tennis prepares for critical Elite Eight matchup in NCAA Tournament
May 16, 2024
No. 5 Kentucky men's tennis blows past Harvard in NCAA Sweet Sixteen
No. 5 Kentucky men’s tennis blows past Harvard in NCAA Sweet Sixteen
May 12, 2024
Kentucky Rifle
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
Kentucky Wildcats Rifle head coach Harry Mullins gives a speech after the Kentucky vs. Morehead State rifle NCAA Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a 4716 qualifying score. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky rifle prepares for 2024-25 season under familiar guidance of Harry Mullins
October 4, 2024
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 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
Kentucky Volleyball celebrates after scoring a point during the Kentucky vs Missouri Volleyball game on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Mateo Smith Villafranco | Staff
No. 13 Kentucky volleyball continues its hot streak with home sweep of Texas A&M
November 11, 2024
Kentucky volleyball celebrates after scoring a point during the match between Kentucky and Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky volleyball heads into season-ending home stand with fiery momentum
November 8, 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
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
Kentucky huddles up ahead of their match vs Florida on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams drew 0-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
No. 22 Kentucky women’s soccer falls to No. 6 Mississippi State 1-0 in SEC matchup
October 25, 2024
Kentucky forward Maddie Kemp attempts penalty during the Kentucky vs. LSU women’s soccer game on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-1. Photo by Greyson Niehaus | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer draws No. 15 Auburn 0-0
October 21, 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 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 men’s golf concludes Windon Memorial Classic with 10th place finish
October 14, 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 winger Collin Costello (19) is helped off the rink during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Meet the team: A look into Kentucky hockey
October 9, 2024
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
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Album review: ‘The Secret of Us’ deluxe album by Gracie Abrams is spectacular
November 16, 2024
Illustration by Tessa Kasman.
How the Electoral College isn’t democratic today
November 15, 2024
Illustration by Tessa Kasman.
Living in the shadow of gun violence
November 10, 2024
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
COLUMN: There is nothing undemocratic about third parties
November 4, 2024
Illustrated by Tessa Kasman.
Jazz vs. elevators: More than easy listening
November 3, 2024
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
COLUMN: There is nothing undemocratic about third parties
November 4, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Kamala Harris has a Palestine problem
September 28, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Harris had a better debate than Trump
September 18, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: The end of DEI is a bad sign for UK
September 15, 2024
Freshman Amelia Hall, 18, majoring in Political Science helps her father pour trash from a move-in cart into a dumpster on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. During Big Blue Move-In. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Pain. Tears. Mild Discomfort: The Tale of UK’s Move-In Week
September 3, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
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
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
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 9
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 9
November 12, 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
Jose Delacruz, also known as “Mr.Sombrero” for his business, Mr.Sombrero llc. holds a handmade bowl Nov. 2, 2024 at the Lexington Dia De Los Muertos Festival & The Moondance Amphitheater in Lexington, Kentucky.
VIDEO: Día De Los Muertos Festival at Moondance Amphitheater in Lexington, Kentucky
November 11, 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.
VIDEO: University of Kentucky students opinions on the 2024 presidential election
November 7, 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
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
A student takes a video as horses pass the finish line during Keeneland College Scholarship Day on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Mateo Smith Villafranco | Staff
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 8
October 28, 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
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
Jose Delacruz, also known as “Mr.Sombrero” for his business, Mr.Sombrero llc. holds a handmade bowl Nov. 2, 2024 at the Lexington Dia De Los Muertos Festival & The Moondance Amphitheater in Lexington, Kentucky.
VIDEO: Día De Los Muertos Festival at Moondance Amphitheater in Lexington, Kentucky
November 11, 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.
VIDEO: University of Kentucky students opinions on the 2024 presidential election
November 7, 2024
VIDEO: Lexington residents light up trails at Lex Glow Ride
VIDEO: Lexington residents light up trails at Lex Glow Ride
November 7, 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 center Clara Silva (17) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. Wofford women’s basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-42. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Women’s basketball defeats Wofford 76-42
November 13, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrate 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
PHOTOS: No. 19 Kentucky Stuns No. 6 Duke in StateFarm Champions Classic
November 13, 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
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
Just as you may know your IQ or EQ—cognitive and emotional intelligence—it’s wise to know your OQ or oral health quotient and the links between oral health and overall health.
Sponsored Content: Do You Know Your OQ? Time To Promote Your Healthier Future
March 29, 2022
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Emily Girard poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Savor the stupid moments: Parting words from a graduating features editor

Emily Girard, Features Editor
December 8, 2022

A look into UK’s relationship with queer studies

Emily Girard, Features Editor
December 5, 2022
Students attend a morning cycling class at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Alumni Gym in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Maria Rauh | Staff

At Alumni Gym, students are up and moving before the sun

Emily Girard, Features Editor
December 2, 2022
Reflecting on the uncertainties of college and career after MediaFest22

Reflecting on the uncertainties of college and career after MediaFest22

Emily Girard, Features Editor
November 18, 2022
Latino Student Community Specialist Ruth González Jiménezon poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Humans of UK: Ruth González Jiménez celebrates community and history on Día de los Muertos

Emily Girard, Features Editor
November 11, 2022
This Halloween, discover a new, free-to-access genre: Analog horror

This Halloween, discover a new, free-to-access genre: Analog horror

Emily Girard, Features Editor
October 10, 2022
UK’s Undergraduate Research + Creative Experience Expo took place on Monday, Sept. 12, in the Gatton Student Center. Photo by Emily Girard | Kentucky Kernel

Students discover research and internship opportunities at UK’s undergraduate research fair

Emily Girard, Features Editor
September 29, 2022
University of Kentucky Philosophy Chair David Bradshaw poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, in his office in Patterson Office Tower at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Maria Rauh | Kentucky Kernel

Humans of UK: David Bradshaw explores the language of philosophy

Emily Girard, Features Editor
September 26, 2022
CARES Administrative Support Associate, Aku Fiagbeto, poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 at the CARES Center at the University of Kentucky. Photo by Maria Rauh | Kentucky Kernel

CARES Center increases retention and community for minority students

Emily Girard, Features Editor
September 21, 2022
Seeing past the curtain: One autistic journalist’s perspective

Seeing past the curtain: One autistic journalist’s perspective

Emily Girard, Features Editor
September 21, 2022
"Don't Look Up" stars an ensemble cast including (left to right) Jonah Hill, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence. NETFLIX

‘Don’t Look Up’ combines modern frustration with existential horror, encompassing a very common mindset

Emily Girard, Features Editor
September 20, 2022

‘Loving Adults’ takes tension in relationships to a new level

Emily Girard, Features Editor
September 19, 2022
Charlize Theron in Tully | Focus Features

‘Tully’ is a surprisingly masterful look at motherhood and change

Emily Girard, Features Editor
September 13, 2022
A student studies in the William T. Young Library on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

New student loan forgiveness policy sparks varying responses from UK students and alumni

Emily Girard, Features Editor
September 5, 2022
The artistry of journalism: Where news and design collide

The artistry of journalism: Where news and design collide

Emily Girard, Features Editor
August 25, 2022
Director of the Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Doug Boyd, poses for a portrait on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Humans of UK: Dr. Doug Boyd preserves the future of the past

Emily Girard, Features Editor
August 25, 2022
A UK student pushes a cart into Woodland Glen III during move in on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

A K Week survival kit

Emily Girard, Features Editor
August 18, 2022
A student pushes a cart of belongings past the Gatton Student Center during move in on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

What every UK freshman should know

Emily Girard
August 13, 2022
Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design

Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design

Emily Girard
August 8, 2022
'We are there.' UK offers resources to students after eastern KY flooding

‘We are there.’ UK offers resources to students after eastern KY flooding

Emily Girard
July 31, 2022
A new perspective on gender

A new perspective on gender

Emily Girard
July 15, 2022
So, what now?

So, what now?

Emily Girard
June 24, 2022
Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant

Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant

Emily Girard
June 18, 2022
A student wearing a mask exits Gatton Student Center on the first day of in-person classes on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Masks optional across UK, Capilouto announces

Emily Girard
June 3, 2022
A community member receives a COVID-19 test on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at UK’s Kroger Field testing site in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

College Way COVID-19 testing to close at end of May

Emily Girard
May 26, 2022
'A lot of life left to live.' UK alumnus and mother searches for new kidney

‘A lot of life left to live.’ UK alumnus and mother searches for new kidney

Emily Girard
May 18, 2022
UKPD reports robbery near UK campus

UKPD reports robbery near UK campus

Emily Girard
May 16, 2022
James W. Stuckert Career Center on Rose Street on University of Kentucky's campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

‘A vital component of the student experience.’ UK helps students find internships

Emily Girard
April 20, 2022
Yard signs line a sidewalk outside White Hall Classroom Building on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Branding a university: The story of UK’s marketing materials

Emily Girard
April 14, 2022

Mental health or political involvement: We should not have to choose

Emily Girard
March 3, 2022
Screenshot taken during Russia-Ukraine crisis discussion hosted by the Patterson School Diplomacy on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022.

UK Patterson School of Diplomacy discusses Russia-Ukraine crisis

Emily Girard
February 10, 2022
Creative and research opportunities abound at undergraduate expo

Creative and research opportunities abound at undergraduate expo

Emily Girard
February 3, 2022
Continued masking, testing among Capilouto's plans for spring semester

Continued masking, testing among Capilouto’s plans for spring semester

Emily Girard
December 24, 2021
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

UK’s FarmHouse chapter suspended following investigations into Hazelwood’s death

Emily Girard
December 22, 2021
A dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is injected into a patient’s arm on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at UK’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Pediatric vaccination clinic opens at UK HealthCare

Emily Girard
December 2, 2021
The Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK College of Fine Arts loosens mask policy

Emily Girard
November 12, 2021
Students eat at The 90 dining hall on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff file photo

‘A serendipitous situation.’ UK dining hall offers local, sustainable food options

Emily Girard
September 16, 2021
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

Emily Girard
September 9, 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

Emily Girard
August 26, 2021
Construction of the new Coldstream Research Campus on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at the Coldstream Research Campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Updates underway at UK’s Coldstream Research Campus

Emily Girard
August 26, 2021

UK mandates weekly COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated faculty, staff and students

Emily Girard
August 26, 2021
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear delivers updates on COVID-19 on Aug. 23, 2021.

Gov. Beshear announces record COVID-19 cases, deployment of National Guard

Emily Girard
August 23, 2021

UK selected to participate in COVID-19 vaccine booster study

Emily Girard
August 11, 2021

Database breach discovered in UK College of Education; UK to implement new security measures

Emily Girard
August 5, 2021

UK HealthCare to require COVID-19 vaccines for employees

Emily Girard
August 4, 2021
Mike Richey

Mike Richey, UK’s Vice President for Philanthropy, to retire at year’s end

Emily Girard
July 26, 2021

Governor Beshear holds conference on Delta variant, emphasizes importance of vaccines

Emily Girard
July 20, 2021
Dan Berezowitz

UK football chief of staff arrested, charged with assault

Emily Girard
July 8, 2021
Dr. Martha Peterson

Dr. Martha Peterson named as acting graduate school dean

Emily Girard
June 30, 2021

UK Board of Trustees approves tuition increase, employee benefits

Emily Girard
June 17, 2021

Governor announces $1 million drawing for vaccine recipients

Emily Girard
June 7, 2021

UK’s search for Vice President for Institutional Diversity is coming to a close

Emily Girard
May 27, 2021

UK announces a $15 minimum wage for campus workers

Emily Girard
May 21, 2021
A masked student studies in the William T. Young Library during the first day of classes for the fall 2020 semester on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Academic adaptations extend beyond classroom during COVID-19

Emily Girard
April 6, 2021
Chris Girard, Emily Girard and Kim Girard during Emily’s 2019 high school graduation

Unprecedented times

Emily Girard
December 31, 2020

Kernel, KRNL win national and international awards

Emily Girard
October 31, 2020
Hannah Legris, candidate for the District 3 seat for Urban City Council, poses for a portrait on Columbia Avenue in Lexington, Kentucky, on Oct. 14, 2020. Photo by Emily Girard | Staff

City Council candidate Hannah LeGris aims for ‘open, accessible and transparent’ leadership

Emily Girard
October 22, 2020

UK to require flu shots for all students

Emily Girard
October 8, 2020
UK scientists found responsible for research misconduct

UK scientists found responsible for research misconduct

Emily Girard
August 28, 2020
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School of Journalism and Media names new director

Emily Girard
July 13, 2020
UK releases official plan of operations for fall semester

UK releases official plan of operations for fall semester

Emily Girard
June 16, 2020

Lexington music venue Cosmic Charlie’s permanently closes

Emily Girard
June 4, 2020

New budget details: no reductions in force and graduate student protections

Emily Girard
May 22, 2020

WRFL maintains broadcasting streak while quarantined

Emily Girard
May 20, 2020
Prats, a lecturer in the College of Arts and Sciences, is concerned about enforcement and compliance of social distancing guidelines like masks.

“I can’t imagine going into the classroom”: UK faculty on campus reopening

Emily Girard
May 18, 2020
Many college students aren’t eligible for stimulus checks. Here’s how they feel about it.

Many college students aren’t eligible for stimulus checks. Here’s how they feel about it.

Emily Girard
May 12, 2020
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UK reopening for fall 2020 semester

Emily Girard
May 1, 2020

UK offers pass/fail grading for all undergraduate classes

Emily Girard
April 17, 2020
Ramla Miller, a counselor in the Lewis Honors College, and her son Nas.

How five UK faculty members are balancing work and childcare

Emily Girard
April 17, 2020
A parade of police and construction workers organized by Gooch Construction honors front-line health and public safety workers on Friday, April 10, 2020, on South Limestone outside of the UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK holds parade to honor front-line workers

Emily Girard
April 10, 2020
UK staff and volunteers to personally call all students

UK staff and volunteers to personally call all students

Emily Girard
April 6, 2020
A Lextran bus drives down South Limestone on Monday, March 26, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Some UK campus bus routes suspended because of reduced ridership

Emily Girard
April 6, 2020
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UK faculty source over 6,000 protective masks for UK HealthCare workers

Emily Girard
April 3, 2020
Emily Girard and her father at Charlie Brown's, a local Lexington restaurant and bar, before the coronavirus pandemic.

How my immunocompromised family changed my perspective on isolation

Emily Girard
March 30, 2020

UK pauses hiring in response to coronavirus challenges

Emily Girard
March 27, 2020

UK to offer childcare to essential service employees

Emily Girard
March 20, 2020
The University of Kentucky announced a $500,000 investment into the campus's mental health resources on Feb. 21, 2020. Photo by Rick Childress

As coronavirus fears grow, UK students and staff share their opinions

Emily Girard
March 9, 2020
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Lexington councilman whose district included areas around UK campus dies unexpectedly

Emily Girard
March 3, 2020
Freshmen attend the iPad Pick-A-Path offered by Apple as part of K Week on Friday, August 23, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Natalie Parks | Staff

UK to fund 7,300 more iPads for this fall’s freshman class

Emily Girard
February 21, 2020
The event was held in the Special Collections Research Center of the Margaret I. King Library to commemorate its current exhibit, Women of Strength and Mind: The Suffrage Question in Kentucky, which will run through February. Photo by Emily Girard

UK Libraries’ women’s suffrage centennial celebration highlights Kentuckians

Emily Girard
January 22, 2020
The bike parts vending machine was installed in front of Wildcat Wheels in Blazer Dining in October 2019. Photo by Emily Girard.

Bike parts vending machine brings UK students a convenient space to get spare parts

Emily Girard
December 2, 2019
UK Junior Sarah Claustro and UKPD Chief Joe Monroe pose during this year's Coffee with a Cop event in the Starbucks inside Gatton Student Center.

UKPD puts ‘best foot forward’ with annual Coffee with a Cop event

Emily Girard
November 14, 2019
A student walks by a lone Lime Scooter outside of the UK Science and Engineering Library on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Ride-share scooters have hit Lexington. Here’s what UK students think so far.

Emily Girard
October 29, 2019
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Mr. and Ms. Black UK crowned after 90’s house party themed pageant

Emily Girard
October 11, 2019
UK's Information and Technology Services has launched a campaign to spread awareness about cybersecurity on campus. 

UK’s IT Services launches #SecureBlue campaign

Emily Girard
October 10, 2019
Courtney Waterbury, a UK graduate student, holds a refillable water bottle with a Fill it Forward sticker on the side of it. Photo by Emily Girard

Fill it Forward campaign sets UK against Florida in the name of charity

Emily Girard
September 30, 2019
Taza Grill opened on South Limestone this semester. The eatery has been named one of the best 10 Mediterranean restaurants on Yelp. Sept. 10, 2019. | Photo by Emily Girard

New Lexington eatery, Taza Grill, opens on South Limestone

Emily Girard
September 10, 2019
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