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Narciso Sánchez holds the title of the next act, "Death to the bride and groom, the priest, and the guest," as the wedding guest start to arrive during the performance of Títeres al Baile at the Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Staff
La Coperacha and UK performed ‘Títeres al Baile’
November 10, 2025
Students walk between classes on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
An extended government shutdown could impact students
November 8, 2025
Coyer Paradise, walking with a shelf, takes his belongings from his room after flooding occurred earlier in the week on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Pigman Hall in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
‘I don’t know really how long I’ll be out.’ Students evacuated from Pigman Hall following sprinkler malfunction
November 7, 2025
Eric Gregory, president of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association speaks during the 26th James C. Bowling Executive-in-Residence Lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Nick Tenhundfeld | Staff
Kentucky Distillers’ Association President speaks at James C. Bowling Lecture
November 5, 2025
‘It just feels really close to home,’ UPS cargo plane crash kills 9, injures 11 in Louisville
‘It just feels really close to home,’ UPS cargo plane crash kills 9, injures 11 in Louisville
November 5, 2025
Stephanie Owens speaks during an interview for the Kentucky Kernel on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Fresh Food Co 'The 90' in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
Humans of UK: Stephanie Owens embodies kindness and resilience
November 10, 2025
Students make faces during the first snow of the fall on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: First snowfall of semester
November 10, 2025
Narciso Sánchez holds the title of the next act, "Death to the bride and groom, the priest, and the guest," as the wedding guest start to arrive during the performance of Títeres al Baile at the Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Staff
La Coperacha and UK performed ‘Títeres al Baile’
November 10, 2025
Students walk between classes on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
An extended government shutdown could impact students
November 8, 2025
Coyer Paradise, walking with a shelf, takes his belongings from his room after flooding occurred earlier in the week on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Pigman Hall in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
‘I don’t know really how long I’ll be out.’ Students evacuated from Pigman Hall following sprinkler malfunction
November 7, 2025
Authors Rachel Elliot and Willie Carver Jr. watch Frank X Walker deliver a story to the audience during the LGBT Trailblazers event on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rachel Trotter | Staff
‘UK Trailblazers’ share journeys of literary joy and hardship during Lunch and Lit
March 4, 2025
A crowd of students gather with signs to protest outside the William T. Young Library during the Day of DEI Protest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students protest for state-wide ‘Day of DEI’
March 1, 2025
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
February 28, 2025
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman speaks during the Lewis Honors College Leadership Conference on Saturday Feb. 22, 2025 at University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College in Lexington Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky lieutenant governor speaks at Leadership Conference hosted by Singletary Scholars
February 24, 2025
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
February 19, 2025
Stephanie Owens speaks during an interview for the Kentucky Kernel on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Fresh Food Co 'The 90' in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
Humans of UK: Stephanie Owens embodies kindness and resilience
November 10, 2025
John Hurley, a University of Kentucky public administration graduate student, poses for a photo outside of the Student Government Association in the Gatton Student Center on Friday Oct. 17, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Staff
Humans of UK: How community, campus and kindness shape John Hurley
November 3, 2025
Michale Cronk fixes an animatronic inside of ‘A Haunting on Lincoln Avenue’ on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at his home in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
‘A Haunting on Lincoln Avenue:’ Meet the creator of Lexington’s ‘homemade’ haunted house
October 31, 2025
Fadyia Lowe, Associate Director of the University of Kentucky’s Prevention VIP center, speaks during an interview at the UK Multidisciplinary Science Building, on UK's campus in Lexington, Ky. Lowe was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2024 and has been cancer-free since October 2024. Photo by Isabella Lindsey | Staff.
‘A mammogram saved my life:’ Fadyia Lowe sees life through a new lens
October 31, 2025
Preformers dance during the Halloween & Thriller Parade on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, on East Main St. in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
Thriller Parade takes over downtown Lexington
October 27, 2025
Global AWS outage effects Canvas access
Global AWS outage effects Canvas access
October 20, 2025
Protestors take to the streets to protest the Trump Administration during the "No Kings" protest on Saturday, Oct 18, 2025, at the Fayette District Courts in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Peyton Tindall | Staff
PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown Lexington
October 18, 2025
University of Kentucky students hold hands while taking a moment of silence for the deaths in Palestine during the “Two Years Too Many” protest on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
PHOTOS: Protest during ‘All out for Gaza’ week
October 8, 2025
UK to determine future of partnerships, funding for identity-based groups
UK to determine future of partnerships, funding for identity-based groups
October 1, 2025
Explained: US government shutdown and how it affects UK
Explained: US government shutdown and how it affects UK
October 1, 2025
The Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance protests before the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Protestors organize at UK Board of Trustees meeting; board passes presidential recommendations
April 29, 2025
University of Kentucky President, Eli Capilouto, addresses the board and attendees during the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Harris Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK Board of Trustees approves LLC to oversee athletics operations
April 26, 2025
UK President Eli Capilouto. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Capilouto: Some international UK graduate students’ visas, status revoked
April 4, 2025
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
March 3, 2025
A crowd of students gather with signs to protest outside the William T. Young Library during the Day of DEI Protest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students protest for state-wide ‘Day of DEI’
March 1, 2025
Vice Chief Regional Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
UK provides Kernel with requested documents per court order
May 7, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
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 asks for early release from 12-month sentence
February 27, 2025
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
November 25, 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
Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
UK Student Government Association senators welcome 2025-2026 senate
April 13, 2025
Presidential Candidate Morgan Brooke speaking during the SGA Presidential Debate on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at the Worsham Room in the Gatton Student Center. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff
Presidential and vice presidential candidates share platforms at SGA debate
February 18, 2025
University of Kentucky Student Government Association senate executive council members discuss the Y’all Means All resolution, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Casey Sebastiano | Staff
UKSGA puts off resolution reaffirming commitment to inclusivity amid anti-DEI legislation
February 13, 2025
University of Kentucky Student Government Association (UKSGA) senate executive council members address the student fee allocation committee roster during a full senate meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
UK SGA expands Senate seats, amendments made to Constitution
February 3, 2025
Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
UK SGA holds first ‘Wildcats Safety Alliance Caucus’
January 17, 2025
Police: Parked car at UK set on fire intentionally
Police: Parked car at UK set on fire intentionally
June 9, 2025
Addison Adkins and Angus Thompson sit in court for preliminary hearing on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Fayette County District Court in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Judge sends UK students arrested for rape and strangulation to grand jury
April 17, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Chase McGuire leaves the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury
March 22, 2025
Addison Adkins walks out of his arraignment with Mike Roland, his defense attorney, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Adkins is facing charges of rape in the first-degree and strangulation in the second-degree. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students arrested for on-campus rape
March 4, 2025
Kentucky players celebrate during the game against Tennessee on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
VIDEO: No. 2 Kentucky remains undefeated with a 3-1 victory over No. 19 Tennessee
November 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) dribbles toward the basket during the men’s basketball game against Valparaiso on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 107-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
MADNESS BEFORE MARCH: No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball embraces brutal slate before SEC play
November 10, 2025
A Kentucky men'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 Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive sees breakout performances from freshmen Núñez del Prado and Tuufui against LSU
November 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) fouls Valparaiso Beacons forward Isaiah Barnes (11) during the men’s basketball game against Valparaiso on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 107-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
VIDEO: No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball defeats Valparaiso 107-59
November 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat’s look up at the replay board during the women’s basketball game against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the Buzzer: No. 24 Kentucky women’s basketball defeats Buffalo 81-47 for its third straight win
November 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops shrugs during the Kentucky vs. Texas football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Kentucky lost 31-14. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kernel at the Buzzer: A Long Road Ahead
December 8, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) hug after a timeout was called during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A New Era
November 22, 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 guard Otega Oweh (00) dribbles toward the basket during the men’s basketball game against Valparaiso on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 107-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
MADNESS BEFORE MARCH: No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball embraces brutal slate before SEC play
November 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) fouls Valparaiso Beacons forward Isaiah Barnes (11) during the men’s basketball game against Valparaiso on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 107-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
VIDEO: No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball defeats Valparaiso 107-59
November 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) celebrates after scoring a 3-point shot during the men’s basketball game against Valparaiso on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 107-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 9 Kentucky wins over Valparaiso 107-59
November 7, 2025
Kentucky basketball guard Collin Chandler (5) celebrates a shot during the UK vs. Valparaiso basketball game on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, inside Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
At the Buzzer: Kentucky men’s basketball’s offense thrives, thrashes Valparaiso 107-59
November 7, 2025
Kentucky guard Collin Chandler walks onto the stage during Big Blue Madness on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
‘We’ll keep shooting.’ Collin Chandler soars with career-high performance against Nicholls
November 5, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat’s look up at the replay board during the women’s basketball game against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the Buzzer: No. 24 Kentucky women’s basketball defeats Buffalo 81-47 for its third straight win
November 9, 2025
Kentucky forward Teonni Key, center, stands for “The Star-Spangled” during the women’s basketball game against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At The Buzzer: No. 24 Kentucky women’s basketball uses offensive dominance to defeat Monmouth 104-46
November 6, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats during the women’s basketball game against Morehead on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
Preview: How Kentucky women’s basketball matches up with Monmouth
November 6, 2025
Kentucky forward Teonni Key is blocked during the women’s basketball game against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
Despite history-making defensive night, Kentucky women’s basketball struggles offensively against Morehead State
November 5, 2025
Kentucky center Clara Strack (13) stands during the The Star-Spangled Banner during the women’s basketball game against Morehead on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
VIDEO: No. 24 Kentucky women’s basketball triumphs over Morehead State in season opener
November 4, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats football players walk offf the field after the football game against University of Florida on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 38-7. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky football takes down Florida, boosts bowl game hopes
November 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Cam Dooley (18) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the football game against Florida on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
At the Whistle: Kentucky football ends 770-day streak with 38-7 win over Florida
November 8, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops walks off the field after the football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Tennessee won 56-34. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky vs. Florida could have program-altering implications for Kentucky
November 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) throws a pass during the football game against Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-14. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the whistle: Kentucky football defeats Auburn by a score of 10-3 for its first SEC win of 2025
November 1, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Ty Bryant (14) celebrates after an incomplete pass during the football game against Texas on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Texas won 16-13. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
PREVIEW: Kentucky football hits the road to take on Auburn still seeking first SEC win
October 31, 2025
the during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 24-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
A late rally by West Virginia ends Kentucky baseball’s season in the Clemson Regional
June 1, 2025
Kentucky infielder Tyler Bell (6) drinks water from a bat after scoring a run during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky baseball dominates Clemson 16-4 to advance in the Clemson Regional
June 1, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Ethan Walker (46) throws the first pitch of the Kentucky vs. Hofstra baseball game on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo my Greysun Niehaus | Staff
Kentucky baseball avoids elimination in 7-3 win over USC Upstate
May 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Tyler Bell (6) pitches during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky baseball falls in walk off fahsion to West Virginia in game one of Clemson Regional
May 30, 2025
Kentucky wildcats celebrate a win after the Kentucky vs Texas baseball game on Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-4. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball’s road back to Omaha starts in the Clemson Regional
May 29, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Sarah Haendiges (30) celebrates after striking out a batter for the third out during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Julie Kelley and Sarah Haendiges come through in lopsided sweep to No. 12 South Carolina
May 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats celebrate after the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky softball dominates Western Kentucky in 9-1 mercy-rule win
April 21, 2025
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
Peyton Plotts shines in Kentucky softball’s doubleheader sweep of Boston
April 14, 2025
The Kentucky softball team cheers with the crowd after the game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 16-15. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky softball improves to 15-0 all-time against Marshall with 7-3 win
April 14, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Sarah Haendiges (30) celebrates after striking out a batter for the third out during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky softball splits doubleheader with Auburn
April 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Chesney Bennett, flips on the beam for her routine during the Senior Night meet vs. Arkansas on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.925-197.725. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
Historic performance from Florida sees Kentucky gymnastics fall short to end regular season
April 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Creslyn Brose, hugs her coach after her beam routine during the Senior Night meet vs. Arkansas on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.925-197.725. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnastics defeats Arkansas 197.925 to 197.725
March 10, 2025
University of Kentucky Gymnast Skyler Killough-Wilhem marched out during the Kentucky vs. Louisiana State women's gymnastics meet on Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics wraps up home season with stellar showing versus Arkansas
March 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Sharon Lee competes on vault during the Kentucky vs LSU women’s gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Late stumble and fall cause Kentucky gymnastics to lose away at Georgia
March 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Haley Davis Beginning her performance on the mat during the gymnastics meet vs. Temple on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.175-194.200. Photo by Robby Robinson | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnatiscs falls to LSU 197.200 – 197.075
February 24, 2025
Julia Zhu returns the ball vs Missouri on Mar. 29, 2024 in Lexington Kentucky at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. Kentucky won the match 4-0.
Kentucky’s Jula Zhu reaches ITA Regional semifinals in Knoxville
October 29, 2025
Martin Breysach returns the ball from an opponent’s serve during the tennis match vs. Memphis on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s tennis falls just short at ITA All-American Championships
October 9, 2025
Zoe Hammond serves the ball vs Missouri on Mar. 29, 2024 in Lexington Kentucky at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. Kentucky won the match 4-0. Photo by Aidan Dillard-Hijikata | Staff
Hammond, Zhu shine for Kentucky women’s tennis at ITA All-American Championships
October 9, 2025
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
Despite losses, Kentucky men’s tennis shows a promising future in two rising stars
September 21, 2025
Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond celebrates after winning a point during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s tennis season comes to an end in the SEC Tournament
May 13, 2025
West Virginia sophomore aims at their target during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
No. 2 Kentucky rifle stays undefeated with win over Navy at West Point
October 29, 2025
The Kentucky Wildcats rifle team aims at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
No. 2 Kentucky rifle dominates in season-opening tri-match at Ohio State
October 21, 2025
University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky rifle finishes second in GARC Championship to West Virginia
March 4, 2025
University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
No. 3 Kentucky rifle loses in a nailbiter to No. 1 West Virginia
February 12, 2025
Kentucky fifth year Jaden Thompson lines up a shot 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. 3 Kentucky rifle suffers first loss of 2024-25 season at No. 2 Alaska Fairbanks
February 3, 2025
The Kentucky and Alma STUNT teams shake hands after 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 wins Mid America West Conference Championship
April 9, 2025
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 sweeps Trevecca Nazarene Tournament to improve to 24-1
April 3, 2025
The Kentucky and Alma STUNT teams shake hands after 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 drops first game of season during lengthy stint in California
March 28, 2025
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 sweeps double header versus Muskingum to improve to 11-0
March 5, 2025
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 sweeps Midwest Showdown to improve to stunning 9-0
March 2, 2025
Kentucky players celebrate during the game against Tennessee on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
VIDEO: No. 2 Kentucky remains undefeated with a 3-1 victory over No. 19 Tennessee
November 10, 2025
VIDEO: No tricks, all treats: No 3. Kentucky volleyball sweeps Vanderbilt 3-0 on Halloween
VIDEO: No tricks, all treats: No 3. Kentucky volleyball sweeps Vanderbilt 3-0 on Halloween
November 1, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat setter Kassie O'Brien (6) pumps the ball to save the point while her teammates Brooke Bultema (8), Molly Berezowitz (11) and Eva Hudson (7) watch during the volleyball game on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Staff
No. 3 Kentucky volleyball sweeps Alabama behind Kassie O’Brien’s record-setting performance
October 29, 2025
The Kentucky volleyball team celebrates a made point during the Kentucky against South Carolina women’s volleyball game on Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff
Three takeaways from No. 3 Kentucky volleyball’s four-set win over Mississippi State
October 26, 2025
The Kentucky Cheer and Volleyball team points while singing during the Kentucky against South Carolina women’s volleyball game on Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff
Eva Hudson and Brooklyn DeLeye continue incredible season in five-set win over Florida
October 26, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat's Bains Smith celebrates after scoring the game winner during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men's soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at the Bell soccer complex in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-1. Photo by Robert Robinson | Staff
A great performance by Sebastian Conlon results in 1-1 tie with Old Dominion in regular season finale
November 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Isaiah Chisolm (9) scores during the soccer game against Louisville on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Wendell & Vickey Ball Stadium in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 2-0. Photo by Kenzie Cummings | Staff
No. 25 Kentucky men’s soccer tops No. 10 West Virginia to take sole possession of first in Sun Belt
October 29, 2025
Kentucky Kevin Larsson (11) fires a shot on goal during the men's soccer match between Kentucky and South Carolina on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Complex in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 2-1. Photo by Jack Bates | Staff
Kevin Larsson carries Kentucky men’s soccer in 2-1 upset win against No. 20 Georgia Southern
October 29, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat's Bains Smith celebrates after scoring the game winner during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men's soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at the Bell soccer complex in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-1. Photo by Robert Robinson | Staff
Lopez, Smith carry Kentucky men’s soccer past South Carolina in 2–1 home win
October 21, 2025
Kentucky middle Eric Onos (7) battles with South Carolina defender Shawn Lanza (23) during the men's soccer match between Kentucky and South Carolina on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Complex in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 2-1. Photo by Jack Bates | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 25 Kentucky beats South Carolina 2-1
October 20, 2025
Kentucky women's soccer celebrates after scoring during the soccer game against Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer falls in penalty kicks to No. 17 Georgia in SEC Tournament
November 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats prepare to take their penalty kicks in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer builds SEC Tournament momentum following a win at Texas A&M
October 29, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Troy Fabiano smiles as he celebrates with his team after the win in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
ON THE RISE: Kentucky women’s soccer continues great season with 3-2 win over No. 8 South Carolina
October 20, 2025
Michelle Moskau, Anna Sikorski embrace after their win over Michigan during the Kentucky vs. Central Michigan women’s soccer game on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky women’s soccer draws 1-1 with Ole Miss in Oxford despite Sikorski’s dominant performance
October 13, 2025
Kentucky midfielder Catherine Rapp, about to tackle Vanderbilt defender Mary Beth McLaughlin during the soccer game against Vanderbilt on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Matias Dauelsberg | Staff
Khadijah Cissé emphasizes growth after Kentucky’s hard-fought 2-1 loss to Vanderbilt
October 9, 2025
Kentucky athlete Carlie Makarawu warms up in the indoor facility, next to the media workspace, before final track events begin during the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at UK Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
HISTORY: Carlie Makarawu breaks Zimbabwe 200m sprint record, sweeps event in the 2025 NCAA Championships
June 14, 2025
Arkansas men’s track celebrates winning the SEC title by dumping water on Head Coach Chris Bucknam during the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at UK Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Arkansas, Georgia win at SEC Track and Field Championships
May 17, 2025
Kentucky track and field ends indoor season at NCAA Championships
April 3, 2025
A Kentucky track and field athlete competes in the pole vault competition during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky track and field wraps up SEC Indoor Championships
March 8, 2025
Kentucky track and field completes simultaneous events in Clemson and Boston
February 21, 2025
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
A Kentucky men'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 Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive sees breakout performances from freshmen Núñez del Prado and Tuufui against LSU
November 10, 2025
VIDEO: Kentucky swim and dive falls to Indiana in season-opening Pink Meet
October 22, 2025
Kentucky swimmers compete in the Blue and White Meet on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Esteban Núñez del Prado finished with 4 new Bolivian national records at the World Aquatics World Cup
October 21, 2025
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 Samuel Colmar | Staff
VIDEO: Kentucky swimming and diving teams split to face off in the blue vs. white meet
September 27, 2025
A Kentucky men'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 Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive shines at Nationals, two Wildcats earn Team USA bids
June 14, 2025
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
The big three lead Kentucky women’s golf to ninth-place finish at Landfall Tradition
October 29, 2025
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
Cathryn Brown and Karlie Campbell put up good showing in the Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational
October 26, 2025
Kentucky men’s golf keeps Cullan Brown’s spirit alive at home tournament
October 9, 2025
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
Anastasia Hekkonen and Cathryn Brown fuel hot start for Kentucky women’s golf with individual wins
October 6, 2025
A member of the Kentucky men's golf team walks the course during the 2024 Mason Rudolph Championship tournament at Vanderbilt Legends-South Golf Course in Franklin, Tennessee. UK finished ninth. Photo provided by UK Athletics
PREVIEW: A look at Kentucky men’s golf for the 2025-26 season
September 18, 2025
The Kentucky hockey team poses for a photo with the trophy at the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky hockey sweeps Louisville in weekend series to clinch third straight Bourbon Barrel
January 29, 2025
Kentucky center Marc L'Heureux (37) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky hockey ends 2024 with sweep of Ohio State
December 10, 2024
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky club hockey splits home-and-home series against Cincinnati
November 18, 2024
Kentucky fan Gavin Marshall, 16, shouts during the Kentucky vs. Boston University hockey game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-4. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky club hockey moving up to ACHA men’s Division-I, highest level of non NCAA hockey
November 11, 2024
Fans react to Kentucky scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky hockey scores 23 combined goals in two-game sweep over Bowling Green State Univeristy
November 10, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats fans react to a tied game during the football game against Texas on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Texas won 16-13. Photo by Kenzie Cummings | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky football didn’t lose to Texas – it lost to its own coaches
October 21, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops watches as time runs out of the third quarter during the football game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 48-23. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: The ghosts of Mark Stoops’ past are catching up to him
September 21, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats fans hold up Cassidy Rowe cutouts during the Kentucky vs. Louisville women’s basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 71—61. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
COLUMN: Letting go of Cassidy Rowe was an act of betrayal to Kentuckians
March 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) smiles after he gets up from being fouled during the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky won the game 91-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: 14 SEC teams in the NCAA Tournament isn’t just a possibility, it’s a reality
March 13, 2025
LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) is fouled by Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: NIL is the lifeblood of the SEC and LSU is falling behind fast
March 12, 2025
Stephanie Owens speaks during an interview for the Kentucky Kernel on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Fresh Food Co 'The 90' in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
Humans of UK: Stephanie Owens embodies kindness and resilience
November 10, 2025
John Hurley, a University of Kentucky public administration graduate student, poses for a photo outside of the Student Government Association in the Gatton Student Center on Friday Oct. 17, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Staff
Humans of UK: How community, campus and kindness shape John Hurley
November 3, 2025
Michale Cronk fixes an animatronic inside of ‘A Haunting on Lincoln Avenue’ on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at his home in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
‘A Haunting on Lincoln Avenue:’ Meet the creator of Lexington’s ‘homemade’ haunted house
October 31, 2025
Fadyia Lowe, Associate Director of the University of Kentucky’s Prevention VIP center, speaks during an interview at the UK Multidisciplinary Science Building, on UK's campus in Lexington, Ky. Lowe was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2024 and has been cancer-free since October 2024. Photo by Isabella Lindsey | Staff.
‘A mammogram saved my life:’ Fadyia Lowe sees life through a new lens
October 31, 2025
Joseph Kaminski, University of Kentucky Teaching Assistant and graduate student, answers questions during an interview on Monday, Oct. 15, 2025, at Margaret I. King Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Matias Dauelsberg | Staff
Humans of UK: Joseph Kaminski cultivates the soul
October 20, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed
‘Saturday Night Live:’ Downfall of live comedy
November 6, 2025
Illustration by Gracie Whitworth
Kentucky’s women’s healthcare is a disgrace to Kentuckians
November 4, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed
Remembering Jane Goodall one month after her death
November 1, 2025
Illustration by Gracie Whitworth
From spooky to cozy vibes, fall shows are all encompassing
October 30, 2025
Illustration by Gracie Whitworth
Silencing the watchdogs: Journalists walk-out on the Pentagon
October 29, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
The ceasefire in Gaza is misleading
February 9, 2025
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Another four years of Trump will be disastrous for civil rights
February 2, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Democrats gifted Trump his second term
November 24, 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
Editorial: Transparency isn’t optional
Editorial: Transparency isn’t optional
August 27, 2025
A UKPD police officer surveys a crowd on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
EDITORIAL: Assaults, shootings and silence: UK’s safety crisis requires transparency
February 26, 2025
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.
BROADCAST: DEI Editorial
March 29, 2024
Stephanie Owens speaks during an interview for the Kentucky Kernel on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Fresh Food Co 'The 90' in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
Humans of UK: Stephanie Owens embodies kindness and resilience
November 10, 2025
Puppeteer Elisbeida Suárez and dancer Narciso Sánchez performing at the rehearsal of Títeres al Baile in room 22 of the Fine Arts Guignol Building on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Staff
PHOTOS: Títeres al Baile performance, rehearsal
November 10, 2025
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
November 8, 2025
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PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Episode 2
November 6, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 5
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 5
November 5, 2025
Kentucky players celebrate during the game against Tennessee on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
VIDEO: No. 2 Kentucky remains undefeated with a 3-1 victory over No. 19 Tennessee
November 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) fouls Valparaiso Beacons forward Isaiah Barnes (11) during the men’s basketball game against Valparaiso on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 107-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
VIDEO: No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball defeats Valparaiso 107-59
November 9, 2025
Kentucky center Clara Strack (13) stands during the The Star-Spangled Banner during the women’s basketball game against Morehead on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
VIDEO: No. 24 Kentucky women’s basketball triumphs over Morehead State in season opener
November 4, 2025
Students walk between tables during First Gen Week Kickoff on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
VIDEO: CARES First Generation shared stories to kickoff first-generation week
November 4, 2025
VIDEO: Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance speaks out against UK administration
VIDEO: Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance speaks out against UK administration
November 3, 2025
Students make faces during the first snow of the fall on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: First snowfall of semester
November 10, 2025
Puppeteer Elisbeida Suárez and dancer Narciso Sánchez performing at the rehearsal of Títeres al Baile in room 22 of the Fine Arts Guignol Building on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Staff
PHOTOS: Títeres al Baile performance, rehearsal
November 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats football players walk offf the field after the football game against University of Florida on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 38-7. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky football takes down Florida, boosts bowl game hopes
November 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) celebrates after scoring a 3-point shot during the men’s basketball game against Valparaiso on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 107-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 9 Kentucky wins over Valparaiso 107-59
November 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) reacts after missing a shot during the men’s basketball game against Nicholls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 77-51. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 9 Kentucky defeats Nicholls 77-51
November 4, 2025
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
November 8, 2025
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PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Episode 2
November 6, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 5
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 5
November 5, 2025
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PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Episode 1
October 30, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 4
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 4
October 28, 2025
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
November 8, 2025
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 6
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 6
October 25, 2025
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 5
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 5
October 13, 2025
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 4
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 4
October 3, 2025
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 3
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 3
September 27, 2025
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November 6, 2025
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October 30, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: NFL Draft and cats vs. gorillas
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: NFL Draft and cats vs. gorillas
May 4, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 5
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 5
November 5, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 4
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 4
October 28, 2025
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October 6, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 2
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 2
September 22, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 1
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September 14, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 7
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October 30, 2025
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The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 6
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May 22, 2025
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March 31, 2025
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February 24, 2025
DOCUMENTARY: Lifting Spirits: The Everett McCorvey Story
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June 23, 2025
DOCUMENTARY: Becoming Miss Kentucky-The Mallory Hudson Story
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March 4, 2024
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December 13, 2023
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Kentucky Wildcats prepare to take their penalty kicks in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer builds SEC Tournament momentum following a win at Texas A&M

Grace Brydges, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2025
Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond dives for the ball Kentucky junior Lidia hits the ball Kentucky junior Lidia Gonzalez prepares to hit the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis dominates Missouri and Saint Louis after falling to No. 13 Vanderbilt

Grace Brydges, Reporter
May 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Saniah Tyler (2) on the bench during the Kentucky vs Oklahoma SEC tournament women’s basketball game on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Kentucky lost 69-65. Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball goes ‘one-and-done’ in SEC Tournament

Grace Brydges, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter
March 8, 2025
University of Kentucky women's basketball team celebrates during the Kentucky vs Georgia women’s basketball game on Sunday, Feb.16, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 84-55. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

No. 14 Kentucky women’s basketball manages to hold on against Missouri

Grace Brydges, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter
February 21, 2025
Kentucky Women's Basketball discuss a play during the Kentucky vs Queens women’s basketball on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 87-45. Photo by Mateo Smith Villafranco | Staff

No. 8 Kentucky women’s basketball stunned in Oxford by Ole Miss 66-57

Grace Brydges, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter
February 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) goes up with the ball during the Kentucky vs Arkansas women’s basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 89-69. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 12 Kentucky women’s basketball outshoots No. 13 Oklahoma 95-86 behind Amoore’s 43 points

Grace Brydges, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter
February 2, 2025
Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks greats the studio as he walk on set on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky women’s basketball commit Kaelyn Carroll named to 2025 McDonald’s All-American game

Grace Brydges, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter
January 27, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat Forward Maddie Kemp (2) celebrates with her team after her equalizing goal in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer advances in NCAA Tournament with 4-2 penalty kick win over West Virginia

Grace Brydges, Women’s Soccer Beat Reporter
November 17, 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

Grace Brydges, Women’s Soccer Beat Reporter
November 14, 2024
Kentucky forward Makala Woods goes for the ball against a defender in the 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 tied 0-0. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff

MID-SEASON MVPS: Makala Woods and Alexis Tylenda shine for Kentucky women’s soccer

Grace Brydges, Women’s Soccer Beat Reporter
October 17, 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

Grace Brydges, Women’s Soccer Beat Reporter
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

Grace Brydges, Women’s Soccer Beat Reporter
September 27, 2024
Kentucky forward Alexis Tylenda 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

PREVIEW: No. 20 Kentucky women’s soccer kicks off SEC play perfect on the year

Grace Brydges, Women’s Soccer Beat Reporter
September 19, 2024
Kentucky forwards Makala Woods, Alexis Tylenda, and Maddie Kemp celebrate a goal 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 makes history, improves to 8-0 for first time ever

Grace Brydges, Women’s Soccer Beat Reporter
September 17, 2024
Kentucky players swarm a Murray State player trying to get possession of the ball during the Kentucky vs Murray State Soccer match on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray State 1-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky women’s soccer records statement 2-0 victory over No. 9 UCLA

Grace Brydges, Women’s Soccer Beat Reporter
September 10, 2024
Kentucky midfielder/forward Maddie Kemp (2) shoots a goal during the Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State women's soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer defeats Illinois, improves to 5-0 for first time since 2012

Grace Brydges, Women’s Soccer Beat Reporter
September 1, 2024
Midfield Sydni Fink celebrates after a goal during the Kentucky vs. Central Michigan women’s soccer game on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky women’s soccer reloads attack in absence of Jordyn Rhodes

Grace Brydges, Women’s Soccer Beat Reporter
August 16, 2024
Kentucky womens soccer first-year head coach Troy Fabiano speaks during a press conference at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky women’s soccer to kick off 2024 season versus Central Michigan at home

Grace Brydges, Women’s Soccer Beat Reporter
August 15, 2024
The Kentucky mens tennis team huddles up during the Kentucky vs Notre Dame mens tennis match on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PREVIEW: No. 5 Kentucky men’s tennis predictions for SEC Tournament

Sara Gibson, Kai McClelland, and Grace Brydges
April 19, 2024
Kentucky women’s tennis gathers in a huddle before the start of their match vs Missouri on Mar. 29, 2024 in Lexington Kentucky at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. Kentucky won the match 4-0. Photo by Aidan Dillard-Hijikata | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis suffers sweep to South Carolina and Florida

Sara Gibson and Grace Brydges
April 9, 2024
Lizzy Stevens and Zoe Hammond during their doubles match vs Missouri on Mar. 29, 2024 in Lexington Kentucky at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. Kentucky won the match 4-0. Photo by Aidan Dillard-Hijikata | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis splits SEC matches at home

Grace Brydges, Tennis Beat Reporter
April 3, 2024
Kentucky senior Elizabeth Stevens hits the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis struggles in SEC play, falls to LSU and Texas A&M

Grace Brydges, Tennis Beat Reporter
March 29, 2024
Kentucky freshman Julia Zhu hits the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis wins first SEC match over Mississippi State, falls to Ole Miss

Sara Gibson and Grace Brydges
March 20, 2024
Kentucky fifth year Taha Baadi celebrates during the Kentucky vs Notre Dame mens tennis match on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky men’s tennis defeats Florida Gators 6-1

Kai McClelland and Grace Brydges
March 11, 2024
Kentucky freshman Jack Loutit hits the ball during the Kentucky vs. Virginia mens tennis match on Sunday Feb. 4, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky men’s tennis sweeps opening weekend of SEC play

Kai McClelland and Grace Brydges
March 9, 2024
Kentucky senior Elizabeth Stevens hits the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky women’s tennis prepares for conference play

Kai McClelland and Grace Brydges
March 1, 2024
Kentucky senior Elizabeth Stevens celebrates after winning a set during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis sweeps Eastern Kentucky 7-0

Kai McClelland and Grace Brydges
February 19, 2024
Kentucky senior Joshua Lapadat hits the ball during the Kentucky vs Notre Dame mens tennis match on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Key players from No. 11 Kentucky men’s tennis’ split weekend

Kai McClelland and Grace Brydges
February 13, 2024
Kentucky freshman Jack Loutit hits the ball during the Kentucky vs. Virginia mens tennis match on Sunday Feb. 4, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 16 Kentucky men’s tennis upsets defending national champions No. 3 Virginia 4-3

Kai McClelland and Grace Brydges
February 5, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats senior Florencia Urrutia and sophomore Lidia Gonzalez take a water break between sets on the bench during the Kentucky vs. Alabama womens tennis match on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 4-1. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

Takeaways from Kentucky women’s tennis’ showing at ITA Kickoff Weekend in North Carolina

Michaela Dunlap and Grace Brydges
January 30, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats freshman Zoe Hammond celebrates after winning a point during her short lived comeback in the third set of her singles match during the Kentucky vs. Alabama womens tennis match on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 4-1. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis improves to 3-0 with 4-1 win over Penn State

Grace Brydges, Reporter
January 24, 2024
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