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Jockeys and their horses race on the turf track for the second race of the day during the opening day of the Fall Meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Keeneland Fall Meet opening day
October 5, 2024
Democratic and Republican speakers answer questions about their parties from the audience on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at Lewis Honors College in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Lewis Honors College hosts vice presidential debate watch party
October 4, 2024
An exercise rider walks on the main track during morning training on the opening day of the Fall Meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
PHOTOS: Morning training at Keeneland on Fall Meet opening day 2024
October 4, 2024
Blake Eggleston, a freshman political science major, reacts to one of Gov. Tim Walz’s points during the vice presidential debate Turning Point watch party on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
UK student organization Turning Point USA hosts vice presidential Debate watch party
October 4, 2024
Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester
Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester
October 2, 2024
Blake Eggleston, a freshman political science major, reacts to one of Gov. Tim Walz’s points during the vice presidential debate Turning Point watch party on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
UK student organization Turning Point USA hosts vice presidential Debate watch party
October 4, 2024
Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester
Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester
October 2, 2024
Democratic Party Chair Morgan Eaves and Republican Committeewoman KC Crosbie debate during the pre-debate Q&A on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at Lewis Honors College in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Students gather to watch Vice Presidential Debate
October 2, 2024
Michael Abate delivers the Annual State of the First Amendment Address on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at the Rosenberg College of Law's Grand Courtroom in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Recipient of the 2023 James Madison Award delivers State of the First Amendment Address
September 29, 2024
Paige Temple holds “Live like Madison” buttons on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority house at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. The buttons honor the memory of Madison Becknell, a UK student who died three months before her graduation. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
‘A heart of gold’: Strides taken to fundraise for Madison Becknell Memorial Scholarship
September 29, 2024
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
An exercise rider walks on the main track during morning training on the opening day of the Fall Meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
PHOTOS: Morning training at Keeneland on Fall Meet opening day 2024
October 4, 2024
A voter fills out their ballot at a polling booth on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Elkhorn Crossing School in Georgetown, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Lantern
How to Register to Vote: A Guide for New Voters
October 1, 2024
Fans attend a Q&A after the 12 Lions film festival on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at The Kentucky Theater in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Screening of ‘The First Omen’ and Q&A with Lexington director kicks off film festival
September 30, 2024
Chase McGuire stands for a mugshot on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, and was charged for rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual assault.
Man arrested for rape and strangulation of UK student
September 26, 2024
Tolly-Ho located at 350 Foreman Ave, Lexington, Kentucky on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Tolly-Ho reopens in Newtown Crossing Apartment complex
September 23, 2024
Key takeaways from the Vance-Walz debate
Key takeaways from the Vance-Walz debate
October 2, 2024
Democratic Party Chair Morgan Eaves and Republican Committeewoman KC Crosbie debate during the pre-debate Q&A on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at Lewis Honors College in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Students gather to watch Vice Presidential Debate
October 2, 2024
Students walk through Category 4 Hurricane Helene to get to class on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Road closures and bus delays: UK remains open amid Hurricane Helene conditions
September 27, 2024
Laurel County Sheriff John Root speaks at a media briefing, providing updates on the I-75 shooting investigation in Laurel County. Photo from the livestream by WHAS11.
Body of I-75 shooter ‘believed’ to have been found
September 18, 2024
Key takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate
Key takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate
September 11, 2024
President Eli Capilouto gives the president's report at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, Board of Trustees Meeting in the Gatton Student Center, Harris Ballroom, Friday, Sep 13, 2024. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Capilouto discusses record enrollment at UK Board of Trustees meeting
September 16, 2024
Shared governance stones outside of J. David Rosenberg College of Law Building on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
UK Board of Trustees vote to adopt President’s Recommendation 6
June 24, 2024
Resolution on Shared Governance at UK approved in Senate Council meeting
Resolution on Shared Governance at UK approved in Senate Council meeting
April 13, 2024
Brandi Frisby named associate provost for academic affairs
Brandi Frisby named associate provost for academic affairs
April 12, 2024
UK extends enrollment deadline for the fall 2024 semester for first-year students
UK extends enrollment deadline for the fall 2024 semester for first-year students
April 11, 2024
Timothy Umstead's mugshot from the Fayette County jail website on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Umstead was arrested on the night of Feb. 7, and he was booked on Feb. 8.
Former UK student’s weapon possession charges reduced
February 12, 2024
Thomas "Lofton" Hazelwood
‘He’s not gonna make it to serenades.’ The missing details of the Hazelwood investigation
November 17, 2022
Excerpts from UK's Student Code of Conduct investigation reveal FarmHouse Fraternity showed a “deeply ingrained culture of alcohol and hazing behaviors.”
UK’s FarmHouse Fraternity had a culture of hazing, investigations reveal
November 17, 2022
An anonymous tip, submitted to UK on September 19, 2020, via the incident reporting form, alleges that Delta Sigma Phi held an over-capacity party. A copy of the tip was obtained by the Kentucky Kernel via an open records request.
Multiple fraternities suspended for COVID-19 infractions
September 28, 2021
Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. listens to UK's lawyer during oral arguments heard by the Kentucky Supreme Court in UK's lawsuit against the Kernel on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at the Kentucky Supreme Court in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.
Details of the James Harwood investigation and records battle
August 26, 2021
Former NBA player and Kentucky basketball player Rex Chapman speaks during SpeakBlue with Rex Chapman on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
SAB and SGA present ‘Speak Blue’ featuring Rex Chapman
April 5, 2023
Isaac Sutherland, left, and Mallory Hudson answer questions during the SGA Presidential and Vice Presidential Debate on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
SGA court finds Sutherland/Hudson violated election rules, Sutherland will appeal
March 23, 2023
Lizzy Hornung, left, and Jason Marcus were named the 2023 student body president and vice president on March 8.
SGA disqualifies unofficial student body president and vice president winners, names new official winners
March 9, 2023
Ashlee Bell, a junior marketing major, pays for parking outside William T. Young Library on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Students can park for free using SGA coupon program
February 10, 2023
UK SGA announces unofficial election results
UK SGA announces unofficial election results
October 4, 2022
Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester
Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester
October 2, 2024
Chase McGuire stands for a mugshot on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, and was charged for rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual assault.
Man arrested for rape and strangulation of UK student
September 26, 2024
Laurel County Sheriff John Root speaks at a media briefing, providing updates on the I-75 shooting investigation in Laurel County. Photo from the livestream by WHAS11.
Body of I-75 shooter ‘believed’ to have been found
September 18, 2024
UKPD reports drug-related incident on campus
UKPD reports drug-related incident on campus
September 17, 2024
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot
September 7, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Book of the week: ‘Beloved,’ by Toni Morrison
October 4, 2024
Paige Temple holds “Live like Madison” buttons on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority house at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. The buttons honor the memory of Madison Becknell, a UK student who died three months before her graduation. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
‘A heart of gold’: Strides taken to fundraise for Madison Becknell Memorial Scholarship
September 29, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Book of the week: ‘Carmilla,’ by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
September 27, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Book of the week: ‘And Then There Were None,’ by Agatha Christie
September 20, 2024
Illustration by Tessa Kasman
Study habits for back to school
September 20, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Jordan Lovett (25) throws the ball down in celebration during the Kentucky vs. Ohio University Football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky receives just one vote in week seven AP Top 25 Poll following bye week
October 6, 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 offensive line player celebrate after Kentucky Wildcats tight end Josh Kattus (84) recovered the ball for a touchdown during the game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 20-17. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
THREE PLAYS TO GLORY: Looking back on Kentucky football’s 20-17 upset in Oxford
October 5, 2024
Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) drives with the ball during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Oakland mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Kentucky lost 80-76. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
CATS IN THE PROS: Rob Dillingham exceeds expectations in preseason NBA debut
October 5, 2024
Kentucky scores during the Kentucky vs Tennessee Men's Rugby Club game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the William H. Pieratt Fields in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Won 42-25. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
No. 1 Kentucky rugby conquers No. 5 Tennessee to remain perfect on season
October 5, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops yells after a flag was thrown during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 41-6. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The Road Ahead
September 27, 2024
BROADCAST: Kentucky volleyball plays in the newly-renovated Historic Memorial Coliseum
BROADCAST: Kentucky volleyball plays in the newly-renovated Historic Memorial Coliseum
September 23, 2024
Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) throws the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 Georgia football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 13-12. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A Tale of Cats and Dogs
September 20, 2024
Kentucky tight end Jordan Dingle helps up running back Demi Sumo-Karngbaye during the Kentucky vs Southern Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky lost 31-6. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Rock Bottom for Kentucky football
September 13, 2024
Kentucky defensive back Maxwell Hairston with the ball during the Kentucky vs Southern Miss football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 31-0.
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The conference on the horizon
September 7, 2024
Mark Pope holds up his championship trophy from 1996 as he is introduced at his press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kentucky men’s basketball star Jaxson Robinson selected to have breakout season in 2024-25
October 3, 2024
Mark Pope cheers at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein high on Kentucky after visiting Lexington, men’s basketball team
October 2, 2024
A rendering of the ACB GlassFloor court provided by UKAthletics
2024 Big Blue Madness to be played on LED video floor for first time in college basketball history
September 25, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Daimion Collins (4) walks off the court at halftime of the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 11 Providence mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kentucky won 61-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Former Kentucky basketball big man Daimion Collins cleared to play for LSU in fall
September 23, 2024
Mark Pope greets fans at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kentucky men’s basketball veteran Koby Brea expected to have significant three-point presence in 2024-25 season
September 18, 2024
Jordan Obi warms up during the Kentucky Women’s Basketball media day on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
‘This is the first one.’ Kentucky women’s basketball star Jordan Obi reflects on injury that derailed first UK season
October 3, 2024
Kentucky women’s Basketball head coach Kenney Brooks makes an appearance before the start of the match on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky beat NKU 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo editor
Kentucky women’s basketball gears up to kick off 2024-25 campaign with new look and high expectations
October 1, 2024
A rendering of the ACB GlassFloor court provided by UKAthletics
2024 Big Blue Madness to be played on LED video floor for first time in college basketball history
September 25, 2024
Kenny Brooks coaches Georgia Amoore during the Kentucky Women’s Basketball media day on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Georgia Amoore’s experience will play vital role in Kentucky women’s basketball’s success
September 20, 2024
Kenny Brooks arrives to practice during the Kentucky Women’s Basketball media day on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky women’s basketball unveils full 2024-25 schedule
August 26, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Jordan Lovett (25) throws the ball down in celebration during the Kentucky vs. Ohio University Football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky receives just one vote in week seven AP Top 25 Poll following bye week
October 6, 2024
Kentucky offensive line player celebrate after Kentucky Wildcats tight end Josh Kattus (84) recovered the ball for a touchdown during the game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 20-17. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
THREE PLAYS TO GLORY: Looking back on Kentucky football’s 20-17 upset in Oxford
October 5, 2024
Fans cheer as Kentucky football runs out of the tunnel before the game between Kentucky and Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost to Georgia 13-12. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Conference realignment continues to rage amidst thrilling college football season
October 1, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats tight end Josh Kattus (84) recovers the fumble for a touchdown during the game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 20-17. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky football remains unranked in week six AP Top 25 despite top-10 win in Oxford
September 29, 2024
Kentucky offensive line player celebrate after Kentucky Wildcats tight end Josh Kattus (84) recovered the ball for a touchdown during the game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 20-17. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats No. 6 Ole Miss 20-17.
September 29, 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 players line up their shots during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky rifle welcomes in new season with win over Morehead State
October 5, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats Rifle head coach Harry Mullins gives a speech after the Kentucky vs. Morehead State rifle NCAA Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a 4716 qualifying score. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky rifle prepares for 2024-25 season under familiar guidance of Harry Mullins
October 4, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats fifth year Richard Clark puts his hand in his pocket during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State rifle NCAA Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a 4716 qualifying score. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky rifle earns 4,730 NCAA qualifying score
February 21, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats Rifle head coach Harry Mullins gives a speech after the Kentucky vs. Morehead State rifle NCAA Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a 4716 qualifying score. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky rifle comes up short at West Virginia
February 11, 2024
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
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 volleyball celebrates after scoring a point during the match between Kentucky and Oklahoma on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky volleyball defeats Oklahoma 3-2
October 3, 2024
Kentucky Volleyball celebrates after libero Molly Tuozzo (12) scored an ace on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, during the match between Kentucky and Oklahoma at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Annie Alvarez | Staff
Kentucky volleyball conquers Oklahoma in five-set thriller
October 3, 2024
Kentucky celebrates a point during the Kentucky vs. Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky volleyball earns first SEC win of 2024 season, bests Florida 3-1
September 30, 2024
Kentucky assistant coach Meredith Jewell and Kentucky head coach Craig Skinner watch closely during the Kentucky vs Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
No. 12 Kentucky volleyball falls at Auburn in SEC opener
September 29, 2024
Kentucky middle blocker Brooke Bultema serves the ball during the Kentucky vs Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
A look back on Kentucky volleyball’s non-conference slate ahead of SEC play
September 27, 2024
Kentucky forward Josh Gordon saves the ball from going out during the Kentucky vs. Georgia Southern Men’s Soccer game at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2024. Kentucky tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
SEC CHAMPIONS? Kentucky men’s soccer bests South Carolina 2-0
October 5, 2024
Kentucky forward Lewis Johnson kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs Georgia Southern Men’s Soccer game at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2024. Kentucky tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer kept scoreless, reaches 0-0 draw with No. 6 West Virginia
September 29, 2024
Midfielder, Agustin Lopez celebrates with his teammates after scoring in the Kentucky Men's Soccer game vs. Virginia Tech at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams tied 2-2. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer finds success with international stars
September 24, 2024
Kentucky forward Lewis Johnson kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs Georgia Southern Men’s Soccer game at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2024. Kentucky tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer reaches 0-0 draw with Georgia Southern to open conference play
September 22, 2024
Georgia Southern defender AJ Pama follows the ball during the Kentucky vs. Georgia Southern Men’s Soccer game at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2024. Kentucky tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s soccer ties 0-0 with Georgia Southern
September 21, 2024
Kentucky defender Grace Phillpotts tries to save the ball during the Kentucky vs Georgia Women’s Soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky tied 1-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer prepares for pivotal SEC matchup after tough conference start
October 2, 2024
Kentucky forward Alexis Tylenda fights for the ball during the Kentucky vs Georgia Women’s Soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky tied 1-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer draws Georgia 1-1 after late Bulldog equalizer
September 27, 2024
Kentucky Head Coach Troy Fabiano addresses his team after the Kentucky vs. Florida match ended in a 0-0 draw on Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. This match is the first one Kentucky hasn’t won this season. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer suffers first loss of 2024 season at South Carolina
September 23, 2024
Kentucky defender, Grace Hoytink warms up for the Kentucky Women’s Soccer match vs. Florida on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams tie 0-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 20 Kentucky ties 0-0 with Florida
September 20, 2024
Kentucky women's soccer forward Makala Woods goes for ball against a Florida defender in Kentucky women’s soccer game vs. Florida on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams drew 0-0. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff
No. 20 Kentucky women’s soccer remains undefeated, reaches 0-0 draw with Florida
September 20, 2024
CATS RUN WILD: Kentucky’s Ed Bird sets course record at Gans Creek Classic
September 29, 2024
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Kentucky track and field wraps up regular season with new records
February 11, 2024
A Kentucky track and field athlete leads the pack in the 60 meter hurdles event during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky track and field set new records at Tom Jones Memorial
April 16, 2023
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Masai Russell breaks 100-meter hurdles record at Texas Relays.
April 3, 2023
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Kentucky track and field records personal bests at Black and Gold Invitational
March 21, 2023
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky cross country places sixth in Alabama
October 17, 2023
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky men’s and women’s cross country compete in Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational
October 2, 2023
Kentucky cross country shines at Panorama Farms Invitational
October 19, 2022
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
UK Women’s Cross Country finish third at NCAA Southeast Regional
November 12, 2021
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UKXC completes top-25 finish at FSU Pre-Nationals
October 15, 2021
Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart speaks to members of the press at Mark Pope’s introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
NCAA rules Kentucky swim and dive committed practice violations, sexual misconduct case remains open
August 2, 2024
A Kentucky women's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Cameron Guagenti
Long-distance specialist Carson Hick highlights 2024 U.S. Olympic Trial run for Kentucky swim and dive
June 25, 2024
Head coach Lars Jorgensen talks to assistant coaches during the UK Swimming and Diving meet against The Ohio State University on Friday, October 11, 2013, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jonathan Krueger | Staff
Briggs Alexander and lawyers host press conference to discuss lawsuit against Kentucky and former head coach Lars Jorgensen
April 20, 2024
UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.
UK says it will cooperate with police after lawsuit alleges former coach sexually assaulted swimmers
April 17, 2024
UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.
BREAKING: Kentucky swim and dive accused of complicity in sexual violence against student athletes
April 12, 2024
Kentucky women's golf sophomore Brooke Oberparleiter at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics
Kentucky women’s golf finishes 12th in stacked Mason Rudolph Championship
September 26, 2024
Kentucky men’s golf concludes Bearcat Invitational in 11th place
September 19, 2024
Kentucky men’s golf concludes Folds of Honor Collegiate in ninth place
September 17, 2024
Kentucky men’s golf opens 2024 season at Folds of Honor Collegiate
September 16, 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 home Bettie Lou Evans Invitational in second place
September 13, 2024
Kentucky forward Alex Clingerman (36) hits the puck during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky hockey looks to freshmen for key contributions early in 2024 campaign
October 3, 2024
Kentucky forward Ty Patefield (7) shoots the puck during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky hockey suffers heartbreaking loss away at Louisville
September 29, 2024
Kentucky forward Alex Clingerman (36) hits the puck during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky hockey kicked off home weekend stand with win over Penn State
September 18, 2024
Kentucky defensemen Nick Hahn (5) controls the puck during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Tempers flare as Kentucky hockey sweeps East Texas Baptist during home series
September 17, 2024
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Hockey wins 4-1 vs Penn State
September 15, 2024
University of Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari testifies in front of the Senate Education Committee in favor of Senate bill 6, which passed unanimously on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Kentucky State Capitol annex building in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
COLUMN: Matthew Sluka fiasco further proves that college football isn’t college football anymore
September 27, 2024
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops speaks to a game official during the game between Kentucky and South Carolina. Kentucky lost to South Carolina 31-6. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Kentucky football has peaked and change is necessary
September 20, 2024
Head Coach Mark Stoops speaks with members of the media about Kentucky’s upcoming season during Kentucky Football’s media day on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Kentucky football is fine and the outrage after Georgia was unwarranted
September 20, 2024
Kentucky defensive back Jonquis “JQ” Hardaway celebrates an incomplete pass during the Kentucky vs Southern Miss football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 31-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
COLUMN: An outside view of Kentucky football’s season from a lifelong Tar Heel fan
September 7, 2024
Wide Receiver Dane Key catches a pass during Kentucky Football’s media day on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Kentucky football may be better on paper, but worse in record
August 31, 2024
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Road to ruin: remedies for dangerous streets
October 4, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Walz was a significantly better debater than Vance
October 3, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Kamala Harris has a Palestine problem
September 28, 2024
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
From one fiend to another, is ‘ZYN-ing’ worth it?
September 23, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Let’s talk about the MTV Video Music Awards
September 22, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Kamala Harris has a Palestine problem
September 28, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Harris had a better debate than Trump
September 18, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: The end of DEI is a bad sign for UK
September 15, 2024
Freshman Amelia Hall, 18, majoring in Political Science helps her father pour trash from a move-in cart into a dumpster on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. During Big Blue Move-In. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Pain. Tears. Mild Discomfort: The Tale of UK’s Move-In Week
September 3, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
COLUMN: Everyone is eating healthier…and it’s pissing me off
May 15, 2024
UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.
EDITORIAL: UK must protect those who cannot protect themselves
April 23, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
Editorial: Defending DEI against legislative threats is vital to the future of Kentucky
March 29, 2024
A man stands in protest for the lives killed in Gaza holding a sign that reads 'ceasefire now' on Nov. 7, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Editorial: A plea for peace: A ceasefire in Gaza is imperative
February 27, 2024
A dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is injected into a patient’s arm. Illustration by Abbey Cutrer
Editorial: Students have the power to cultivate a healthy campus
November 16, 2023
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, before the fourth gubernatorial debate. Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller
Editorial: We endorse Andy Beshear
October 24, 2023
Students walk through Category 4 Hurricane Helene to get to class on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 5
October 6, 2024
Peyton Harmon, a junior studying psychology and the Co-Director of Traditions on the Student Activities Board, talks about the planning of the Fat Cats and Big Rats event on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
BROADCAST: SAB hosts Fat Cats and Big Rats
October 6, 2024
Kentucky students dance the Bachata during the Hay Que Bailar event in the Gatton Student Center Ballroom in Lexington, Kentucky, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
BROADCAST: Students celebrate Hispanic Heritage month at Hay Que Bailar
October 4, 2024
A student opens her phone to news about the debate on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at Lewis Honors College in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
BROADCAST: UK Students watch as VP candidates debate
October 3, 2024
BROADCAST: Turning Point USA hosts watch party for the vice presidential debate
BROADCAST: Turning Point USA hosts watch party for the vice presidential debate
October 3, 2024
Peyton Harmon, a junior studying psychology and the Co-Director of Traditions on the Student Activities Board, talks about the planning of the Fat Cats and Big Rats event on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
BROADCAST: SAB hosts Fat Cats and Big Rats
October 6, 2024
Kentucky students dance the Bachata during the Hay Que Bailar event in the Gatton Student Center Ballroom in Lexington, Kentucky, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
BROADCAST: Students celebrate Hispanic Heritage month at Hay Que Bailar
October 4, 2024
A student opens her phone to news about the debate on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at Lewis Honors College in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
BROADCAST: UK Students watch as VP candidates debate
October 3, 2024
BROADCAST: Turning Point USA hosts watch party for the vice presidential debate
BROADCAST: Turning Point USA hosts watch party for the vice presidential debate
October 3, 2024
A student holds onto his umbrella during Category 4 Hurricane Helene on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
BROADCAST: Hurricane Helene strikes University of Kentucky’s campus
September 27, 2024
Students walk through Category 4 Hurricane Helene to get to class on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 5
October 6, 2024
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 4
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 4
September 30, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops yells after a flag was thrown during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 41-6. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The Road Ahead
September 27, 2024
Governor Andy Beshear gives a speech during the KY Fairness Rally on Feb. 15, 2023, at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 3
September 24, 2024
Kentucky quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) throws the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 Georgia football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 13-12. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A Tale of Cats and Dogs
September 20, 2024
John Calipari answers questions after watching the Selection Sunday show on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Calipari's home in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
VIDEO: Kentucky mens basketball reacts to Selection Sunday results
March 15, 2023
A Southern Belle: His Journey for Identity
January 31, 2022
Homefield
June 9, 2021
The Little Things
June 9, 2021
Anita Crick kneels by her husband, Rodney, after measuring his blood oxygen levels on Feb. 22, 2021, in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Rodney recently returned home after a month of being hospitalized for COVID-19. Photo by Rachel Crick.
Lifeline: How one couple’s 55-year love story helped them beat COVID
June 8, 2021
Jockeys and their horses race on the turf track for the second race of the day during the opening day of the Fall Meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Keeneland Fall Meet opening day
October 5, 2024
An exercise rider walks on the main track during morning training on the opening day of the Fall Meet on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
PHOTOS: Morning training at Keeneland on Fall Meet opening day 2024
October 4, 2024
Kentucky volleyball celebrates after scoring a point during the match between Kentucky and Oklahoma on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky volleyball defeats Oklahoma 3-2
October 3, 2024
Democratic Party Chair Morgan Eaves and Republican Committeewoman KC Crosbie debate during the pre-debate Q&A on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at Lewis Honors College in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Students gather to watch Vice Presidential Debate
October 2, 2024
Kentucky offensive line player celebrate after Kentucky Wildcats tight end Josh Kattus (84) recovered the ball for a touchdown during the game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 20-17. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats No. 6 Ole Miss 20-17.
September 29, 2024
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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
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‘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
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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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