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Protesters walk around the campus of the University of Kentucky during a protest lead by Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
UK alumni, students and Lexington residents march for international students
April 14, 2025
Audience cheers in celebration for a birthday during the Art on the Town event on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Tandy Park in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Art creates the morale of the city.’ Local artist event connects artist and community
April 14, 2025
Guests line up along the fence to see the racehorses during the Keeneland College Scholarship Day on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘You might as well take the risk.’ Keeneland College Scholarship Day raffles scholarships to students
April 13, 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 Student Government Association senators welcome 2025-2026 senate
April 13, 2025
Elizabeth King, Miss Danville, sings during the The Luckiest Benefit hosted by The Lucky Ones: Impact on Foster Youth, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Gatton Student Center, Worsham Cinema in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
‘You are not a statistic.’ The Luckiest Benefit gives support to foster children
April 13, 2025
Protesters walk around the campus of the University of Kentucky during a protest lead by Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
UK alumni, students and Lexington residents march for international students
April 14, 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 Student Government Association senators welcome 2025-2026 senate
April 13, 2025
Elizabeth King, Miss Danville, sings during the The Luckiest Benefit hosted by The Lucky Ones: Impact on Foster Youth, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Gatton Student Center, Worsham Cinema in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
‘You are not a statistic.’ The Luckiest Benefit gives support to foster children
April 13, 2025
Walter Nachazel, a freshman earth and environment science major, Claire Muir, a masters student in forestry and natural resources and other UK students climb a tree on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, outside the Gatton College of Business in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Canopy Cats semiannual tree climb
April 9, 2025
UK President Eli Capilouto. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Capilouto: Some international UK graduate students’ visas, status revoked
April 4, 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
Protesters walk around the campus of the University of Kentucky during a protest lead by Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
UK alumni, students and Lexington residents march for international students
April 14, 2025
Audience cheers in celebration for a birthday during the Art on the Town event on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Tandy Park in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Art creates the morale of the city.’ Local artist event connects artist and community
April 14, 2025
Guests line up along the fence to see the racehorses during the Keeneland College Scholarship Day on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘You might as well take the risk.’ Keeneland College Scholarship Day raffles scholarships to students
April 13, 2025
Elizabeth King, Miss Danville, sings during the The Luckiest Benefit hosted by The Lucky Ones: Impact on Foster Youth, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Gatton Student Center, Worsham Cinema in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
‘You are not a statistic.’ The Luckiest Benefit gives support to foster children
April 13, 2025
A jockey rides a horse during Keeneland college scholarship day on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Keeneland spring ‘College Scholarship Day’
April 12, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed.
Setting the clock back once again, TikTok’s future remains unknown
April 11, 2025
Students walk between classes in the morning on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Gatton College of Business in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Trump pauses tariffs on countries, adds additional tax to China
April 9, 2025
City employees and volunteers lay our more tarp to stack sandbags on as heavy rain caused the Kentucky River to flood on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at East Main Street in Frankfort, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Preparations during near-historic flood in Frankfort
April 8, 2025
Attendees cheer and clap, while speakers talk during the “Hands Off!” protest on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
‘We are watching our rights be eroded.’ Nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests reach Lexington
April 7, 2025
Protesters gather for the “Hands Off!” protest on Saturday, April. 5, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: ‘Hands Off!’ Lexington, national protest
April 5, 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
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
A Professor walks by the University of Kentucky’s College of Law on Monday, Feb. 20, 2025 at J. David Rosenberg College of Law in Lexington, Kentucky. Sydney Yonker | Staff
UK receives letter regarding racial discrimination from US Department of Education
February 20, 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
Thomas "Lofton" Hazelwood
‘He’s not gonna make it to serenades.’ The missing details of the Hazelwood investigation
November 17, 2022
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
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
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
Chuck Adams poses for a photo. | Photo provided by Hilary Brown
UKPD officer carries torch, represents Kentucky in the Special Olympics abroad
February 25, 2025
Kentucky state representative Nick Wilson discusses his time on show 'Survivor" on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Kentucky Capitol Annex in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Empathy and perseverance: How a winner of ‘Survivor’ learned humanity through competition
April 14, 2025
Opera professor Everett McCorvey poses for a portrait in his office in the William E. and Casiana Schmidt Vocal Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky, on March 4, 2025. Photo by Chloe Bradley | Staff
From civil rights to concert halls: The African American spiritual legacy
April 2, 2025
Caroline Harper and Madi Wilson, seniors in agricultural and medical biotechnology and human health sciences, pose for portraits in their lab on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the Peter Bosomworth Health Sciences Research Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Research, growth and connection
April 1, 2025
Admiration: How UK students honor Women's History Month
Admiration: How UK students honor Women’s History Month
April 1, 2025
Emma Pike and Audrey Clemmens at their table during the Artisan Market on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Loudoun House in Lexington, Lexington. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Pain to productivity: How 2 women made a difference in Kentucky
March 31, 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 Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks and guard Georgia Amoore (3) watch free throws during the Kentucky vs. Miss. St. women’s basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 91-69. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
BREAKING: Georgia Amoore drafted No. 6 in 2025 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics
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
No. 2 Woodford County outlasts No. 1 Lexington Catholic 2-1 in eight innings
April 14, 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 head coach Mark Pope talks with Andrew Carr (7) and Lamont Butler (1) during the basketball game vs. WKU on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 87-68. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky four-star Acaden Lewis decommits following transfer portal additions
April 11, 2025
Jayden Quaintance. Photo sourced from Instagram: qjay_21
Kentucky men’s basketball lands former five-star Wildcat commit Jayden Quaintance in transfer portal
April 8, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Brown men’s basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 88-54. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky men’s basketball lands SEC transfer Mouhamed Dioubate
April 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope smiles while watching his players leave the court after 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
Kentucky men’s basketball lands Pittsburgh transfer Jaland Lowe
April 5, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shouts instruction to his players on the court during the quater finals of the SEC men’s basketball tournament vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday, March, 14, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Former Kentucky target and Maryland transfer Ja’Kobi Gillespie commits to Tennessee
April 4, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks and guard Georgia Amoore (3) watch free throws during the Kentucky vs. Miss. St. women’s basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 91-69. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
BREAKING: Georgia Amoore drafted No. 6 in 2025 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics
April 14, 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 earns commitment of former Hilltopper Josie Gilvin
April 11, 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
No. 16 Kentucky women’s basketball ranked in final AP Top 25 ranking of season for first time since 2022
April 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) celebrates after a good quarter for the Wildcats during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79—67. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
‘I Poured Everything I Have Into This Program.’ Cassidy Rowe ends her basketball career with the same loyalty that defined it
April 5, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) points to Kentucky Wildcats guard Dazia Lawrence (10) for the assist during the Kentucky vs Liberty women’s basketball March Madness game on Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-78. Sydney Yonker | Staff
‘Every single thing that I’ve been through has shaped me.’ From ACC breakout to SEC standout, Georgia Amoore bids farewell to college basketball
April 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the Kentucky vs. Murray State football game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 48-6. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Nebraska parts ways with ex-Kentucky receiver Hardley Gilmore IV
April 5, 2025
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops walks through the Cat Walk before the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Abbey Cutrer | Staff
From Paducah to Lexington: Jarvis Strickland’s commitment fuels UK football’s ambitions
April 3, 2025
Head Coach Mark Stoops yells out instructions during Kentucky Football’s media day on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky football’s Mark Stoops speaks about program’s first Spring practice
March 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops signals for an incomplete pass after a play 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, Mark Stoops looks to rebound from 2024 season with transfer overhaul
February 28, 2025
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops arrives during the cat walk before the Kentucky vs. South Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky football hires Nate Fuqua as defensive analyst and outside linebackers coach
February 23, 2025
Kentucky infielder Ethan Hindle (9) poses to his teammates after hitting a homerun during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
WALK OFF: Kentucky baseball outlasts No. 2 Texas 5-4 in 15 inning classic
April 12, 2025
Kentucky utility Nate Harris (36) delivers a pitch to the home plate 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
Kentucky baseball falls 6-3 to No. 2 Texas
April 12, 2025
Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes (7) points to the dugout after making to first base during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball set to host No. 2 Texas for the first time as SEC foes
April 11, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat teammates cheer as the ump calls a strike during the Kentucky vs. Hofstra baseball game on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park. Kentucky won 6-1. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
Across the (By) Line: Texas baseball
April 11, 2025
Kentucky head coach Nick Mingione watches on 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
Kentucky baseball falls 4-3 to No. 14 Louisville in 10 innings
April 10, 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 players stand for the Star-Spangled Banner before 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
Emory Donaldson propels Kentucky softball to 8-3 win over Louisville
April 8, 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
What the future looks like for Kentucky softball after dropping game one against Arkansas
April 3, 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
Kentucky senior Elizabeth Stevens 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 honors senior trio on senior day
April 8, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Matt Rankin celebrates a point during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men’s tennis match on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025 at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Growing Pains: Young UK men’s tennis squad struggles to fill shoes of departed stars
April 3, 2025
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 splits weekend series versus Oklahoma, Arkansas
March 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Matt Rankin celebrates a win during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men’s tennis match on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025 at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky men’s tennis sweeps SEC homestand over LSU, Vanderbilt
March 30, 2025
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 suffers sweeping loss to South Carolina
March 10, 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
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
No. 1 Kentucky rifle defeats No. 10 Memphis thanks to strong performance by Braden Peiser
January 21, 2025
Kentucky fifth year Emmie Sellers and junior Allison Buesseler prepare shots during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
No. 1 Kenutcky rifle bests No. 5 Murray State to remain undefeated
January 21, 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 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
A look into Kentucky volleyball’s three incoming transfers
January 30, 2025
Kentucky outside hitter Megan Wilson (1) celebrates after scoring a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky volleyball punches ticket to Elite Eight with 3-1 win over Missouri
December 12, 2024
Setter Emma Grome (4) and Brooke Bultema (8) celebrate after Kentucky scored a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky volleyball advances to NCAA Regional Semifinals behind record-setting Emma Grome performance
December 10, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Erin Lamb (13) and libero Molly Tuozzo (12) celebrate their win during the Kentucky vs Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky volleyball defeats Minnesota 3-1 to advance in the NCAA Tournament
December 7, 2024
Kentucky wildcats head coach Craig Skinner celebrates after the win during the Kentucky vs. Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky volleyball begins road to Louisville as No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament
December 7, 2024
Forward, Isaiah Chisolm warms up for 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 stars build community at Lionsbridge FC
March 4, 2025
Kentucky goalie (30) Ryan Jack celebrates after a block during the Kentucky vs. Georgia Southern Men's Soccer game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer goalkeeper Ryan Jack lays foundation for strong collegiate career
January 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats goalkeeper Jan Hoffelner (1) calls out to his teammates during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida Atlantic men’s soccer match on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Amanda Braman | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer adds former star goalkeeper Jan Hoffelner as assistant coach
January 24, 2025
Kentucky Forward Logan Dorsey celebrates after making a goal on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor. Kentucky defeated Oral Roberts 3-2.
Kentucky men’s soccer’s Logan Dorsey excels with lifelong soccer dream
December 10, 2024
Forward, Eric Onos watches as Louisville players celebrate their win over Kentucky on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer falls 2-1 to West Virginia in Sun Belt Tournament Semifinals
November 15, 2024
Brooklyn FC defender Grace Phillpotts (28). Photo provided by Brooklyn FC.
Kentucky women’s soccer star Grace Phillpotts recognizes professional dream with USL’s Brooklyn FC
March 2, 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
Kentucky women’s soccer season ends after 3-1 NCAA Tournament loss to Notre Dame
November 24, 2024
Fans cheer as the Kentucky goalkeeper saves a penalty in extra time of the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Women’s Soccer defeats WVU (4-2) in Penalties
November 17, 2024
Kentucky Wildcat Forward Maddie Kemp (2) celebrates with her team after her equalizing goal in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer advances in NCAA Tournament with 4-2 penalty kick win over West Virginia
November 17, 2024
Kentucky forward Mia Bookhard kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs. Kent State women’s soccer game on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer hosts first NCAA Tournament game in decade
November 15, 2024
Kentucky 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
Kentucky track and field logs numerous first-place finishes in Fairgrounds Invitational
February 12, 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’s Collins Kiprop Kipngok and Morgan Dick lead successful showing
November 6, 2024
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky cross country 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
Cross Country FSU Pre-Nationals
UKXC completes top-25 finish at FSU Pre-Nationals
October 15, 2021
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
Kentucky swim and dive gains Olympic experience in transfer Esteban Núñez del Prado
April 9, 2025
Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive sees records broken at NCAA national championships
April 3, 2025
A Kentucky swimmer competes during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swimmers participate in Last Chance Meet
March 5, 2025
Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive competes in SEC Championships in Athens
February 25, 2025
A Louisville swimmer celebrates after beating the Kentucky swimmer in the 200 meter freestyle during the swim meet vs. Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky swimmers and divers participate in First Chance Meet in Louisville
February 9, 2025
Kentucky men’s golf finishes Desert Mountain Collegiate tied for ninth
March 10, 2025
Kentucky women’s golf concludes Darius Rucker Intercollegiate in last place
March 9, 2025
Kentucky men’s golf concludes Watersound Invitational in tie for eighth place
February 25, 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
Kentucky women’s golf concludes Spartan Sun Coast Invitational tied for ninth
February 20, 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 lead UK women’s golf to third place finish in Boca Raton
February 9, 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 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
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches as his team loses during the basketball game vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: With or without Lamont Butler, Kentucky’s play in Oxford was unacceptable
February 5, 2025
Kentucky head coach John Calipari calls a timeout during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M men's basketball match in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
COLUMN: Big Blue Nation, voice your true feelings for John Calipari
February 1, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed.
The live-action ‘Snow White’ was just okay
April 14, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed.
Some non-voter woes
April 3, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
The American dream is a withering ideal
April 2, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed.
Why I hate award shows
March 31, 2025
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Graduate student workers are underpaid by universities
March 27, 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
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.
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
Students, Isabelle Muccio and Maggie Simmons, center, receive scholarships during Keeneland college scholarship day on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
VIDEO: Keeneland draws in tailgaters for spring College Scholarship Day
April 13, 2025
VIDEO: Students win prizes at the annual Ping Pong Ball Drop event
VIDEO: Students win prizes at the annual Ping Pong Ball Drop event
April 13, 2025
PODCAST: Pop goes the Kernel: Episode 13
PODCAST: Pop goes the Kernel: Episode 13
April 12, 2025
VIDEO: CATS-UP survey provided by UK Housing
VIDEO: CATS-UP survey provided by UK Housing
April 11, 2025
Ariana Rodriguez, President of The Lucky Ones Foundation, hugs members after giving a speech during The Luckiest Benefit hosted by The Lucky Ones: Impact on Foster Youth, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Gatton Student Center, Worsham Cinema in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
VIDEO: The Luckiest Benefit provides a place for foster care reform to be heard
April 10, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 4
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 4
March 31, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 3
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 3
February 24, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 2
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 2
November 25, 2024
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1
April 24, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
BROADCAST: DEI Editorial
March 29, 2024
PODCAST: Pop goes the Kernel: Episode 13
PODCAST: Pop goes the Kernel: Episode 13
April 12, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: New look Wildcats and struggles on the diamond
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: New look Wildcats and struggles on the diamond
April 10, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The transfer portal and Cassidy Rowe’s surprising exit
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The transfer portal and Cassidy Rowe’s surprising exit
April 5, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 12
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 12
April 1, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The Cats Keep Dancin'
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The Cats Keep Dancin’
March 30, 2025
Students, Isabelle Muccio and Maggie Simmons, center, receive scholarships during Keeneland college scholarship day on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
VIDEO: Keeneland draws in tailgaters for spring College Scholarship Day
April 13, 2025
VIDEO: Students win prizes at the annual Ping Pong Ball Drop event
VIDEO: Students win prizes at the annual Ping Pong Ball Drop event
April 13, 2025
VIDEO: CATS-UP survey provided by UK Housing
VIDEO: CATS-UP survey provided by UK Housing
April 11, 2025
Ariana Rodriguez, President of The Lucky Ones Foundation, hugs members after giving a speech during The Luckiest Benefit hosted by The Lucky Ones: Impact on Foster Youth, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Gatton Student Center, Worsham Cinema in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
VIDEO: The Luckiest Benefit provides a place for foster care reform to be heard
April 10, 2025
Lisa Woods performs a scene from Our Confederate Cousin during the 250Lex Literary Celebration: An Evening Inspired by the Written Word on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Kentucky Theatre in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
VIDEO: The Lexington Public Library celebrates 250 years of literature
April 9, 2025
A jockey rides a horse during Keeneland college scholarship day on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Keeneland spring ‘College Scholarship Day’
April 12, 2025
Walter Nachazel, a freshman earth and environment science major, Claire Muir, a masters student in forestry and natural resources and other UK students climb a tree on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, outside the Gatton College of Business in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Canopy Cats semiannual tree climb
April 9, 2025
City employees and volunteers lay our more tarp to stack sandbags on as heavy rain caused the Kentucky River to flood on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at East Main Street in Frankfort, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Preparations during near-historic flood in Frankfort
April 8, 2025
Protesters gather for the “Hands Off!” protest on Saturday, April. 5, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: ‘Hands Off!’ Lexington, national protest
April 5, 2025
A volunteer helping cleanup tornado damage, takes a break from work on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Jeffersontown in Louisville, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Tornado damage in Louisville Metro
April 4, 2025
Sponsored Content | Esports vs. Traditional Sports: Which Has the Bigger Future?
Sponsored Content | Esports vs. Traditional Sports: Which Has the Bigger Future?
February 13, 2025
Just as you may know your IQ or EQ—cognitive and emotional intelligence—it’s wise to know your OQ or oral health quotient and the links between oral health and overall health.
Sponsored Content: Do You Know Your OQ? Time To Promote Your Healthier Future
March 29, 2022
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UK professor appointed to fill vacant Lexington council seat

Jacob Eads
March 30, 2020
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

KY Supreme Court declines to rule on death penalty for those under 21

Jacob Eads
March 27, 2020
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UK HealthCare now offering same-day COVID-19 tests for ‘sickest patients’

Jacob Eads
March 23, 2020
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Another COVID-19 patient admitted to UK Hospital in ‘good condition’

Jacob Eads
March 18, 2020
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Berea College halts classes amid COVID-19 concerns

Jacob Eads
March 10, 2020
Jacob Eads participate in a line dance during the 24 hour DanceBlue marathon at 2:02 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Thank you, DanceBlue.

Jacob Eads
March 5, 2020
Champions Kitchen will open to students on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. Pushed-in high-top chairs sit at Champions Kitchen on Friday, January 5, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

UK Board accepts $13.5 million gift from Gatton for student center expansion

Jacob Eads
February 21, 2020
UK President Eli Capilouto gives a speech during Linda Gorton's mayoral inauguration ceremony in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Capilouto ‘honored’ to share UK’s story with lawmakers

Jacob Eads
February 20, 2020
Taylora Schlosser speaks about her daughter Taylor Nolan at the one-year celebration of the Rae of Sunshine Foundation on Jan. 8, 2020 in Springfield, Ky. Photo provided by Harrison Burchett

UK student’s family turns ‘smiles into hope’ with mental health foundation

Jacob Eads
January 9, 2020
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Former UK Board of Trustees member tapped for United Nations position

Jacob Eads
December 10, 2019
Students walk to the UK Law Building on campus on Friday, September 6, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK College of Law receives landmark $20 million donation

Jacob Eads
November 8, 2019
Image from the 1952 Kentuckian Yearbook.

Photoless: Review of Kentuckian yearbooks reveals photos of students in blackface

Jacob Eads
September 27, 2019
Image from the 1952 Kentuckian Yearbook.

Review of Kentuckian yearbooks reveals photos of students in blackface

Jacob Eads
September 27, 2019
Lisa Niblock, a UK senior and plaintiff in the case, speaks during a press conference on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, outside the Fayette County District courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. A lawsuit was filed at Lexington's federal courthouse alleging that UK officials are discriminating against female athletes by refusing to create varsity sports opportunities. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Two students sue UK, say university lacks enough womens varsity sports

Jacob Eads
September 25, 2019
Bar-goers visit and enjoy drinks on the rooftop at Belle's Cocktail House on Friday, September 6, 2019, in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Lexington bar’s eccentric history helps set it apart

Jacob Eads
September 13, 2019
The former Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Family of struck, killed 4-year old sues former UK fraternity

Jacob Eads
September 12, 2019
Former Executive Director of the UK Alumni Association Tim Walsh. Photo via UKNOW.

Director of UK Alumni Association steps down

Jacob Eads
September 10, 2019
After three months of renovations, the new McDonald's on South Limestone opens its doors to customers on Thursday August 22, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jacob Eads | Staff 

Return of the ‘Mac’: McDonald’s reopens doors on South Limestone

Jacob Eads
August 22, 2019
Newtown Crossing apartments located at 351 Foreman Ave in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jade Grisham | Staff

Police make arrest following shooting at Newtown Crossing apartments

Jacob Eads
June 27, 2019
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Appeals Court rules in favor of Kernel in legal battle with UK

Jacob Eads
May 17, 2019
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto met with faculty from the College of Communication and Information on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Tenured professor sues Provost, Dean, other administrators

Jacob Eads
May 14, 2019
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Fire extinguished at UK HealthCare campus

Jacob Eads
April 19, 2019
UK Remembers

UK pauses to remember lost members of its ‘UK family’

Jacob Eads
April 10, 2019
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ITS announces internet, phone outages across north campus

Jacob Eads
April 3, 2019
Sean Culley, left, and Taylor Nolan, right. Photos provided by Sean's and Taylor's families. 

Two among thousands: Meeting Sean Culley and Taylor Nolan

Jacob Eads
April 1, 2019
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Former UK cheerleader killed in vehicular accident in New Jersey

Jacob Eads
March 27, 2019
President and vice presidents candidates Michael Hamilton and Kat Speece pose for a photo on Feb. 19, 2019, on UK’s campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rick Childerss | Staff

Hamilton, Speece win SGA presidential run-off election

Jacob Eads
March 7, 2019
Juwan Page and Lidya Azad are write-in candidates for SGA president and vice president. Used with permission of their campaign. 

A third pair enters SGA election as write-in candidates

Jacob Eads
February 27, 2019
President and vice president candidates Tucker Lovett and Andy Flood pose for a photo on Feb. 19, 2019, on UK’s campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

Lovett, Flood urge campus to ‘think big, expect more’ from SGA

Jacob Eads
February 25, 2019
(left to right) Candidates for SGA vice president, Andy Flood, and president, Tucket Lovett, listen as current president Michael Hamilton and director of government relations Katherine Speece voice their concerns to the judicial panel on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at the Gatton College of Business in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Dueling complaints in SGA presidential race settled by student court

Jacob Eads
February 14, 2019
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‘It’s OK to use the suicide word’: UK psychologist urges students to be open when concerned about mental health

Jacob Eads
February 6, 2019
Jacob Heil - Fayette County Detention Center

UK student charged with reckless homicide in 4-year-old’s death

Jacob Eads
February 6, 2019
University of Kentucky students participate in the DanceBlue line dance on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. DanceBlue is a philanthropic event where students dance for 24 hours straight to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

‘Hectic’ and hopeful DanceBlue Blitz Week takes over campus

Jacob Eads
February 5, 2019
KPA AWARDS 2

Kernel Staff wins General Excellence Award at 150th KPA Convention

Jacob Eads
January 25, 2019
Gameday vs. Florida

College GameDay prepping for ‘blue everywhere’ at game tomorrow

Jacob Eads
January 25, 2019
UK spokesman Jay Blanton speaks to the University Senate in the White Hall Classroom Building on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, about the UK public relations response to a bomb threat directed at campus in November 2018. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

With last semester’s bomb threat in mind, UK officials look to move forward

Jacob Eads
January 25, 2019
Police cars were parked next to Jewell Hall, a dorm on UK's campus, on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. A student was transported from the scene via ambulance after 2 p.m. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UPDATE: UK student has died after incident at Jewell Hall

Jacob Eads
January 24, 2019
Police cars were parked next to Jewell Hall, a dorm on UK's campus, on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. A student was transported from the scene via ambulance after 2 p.m. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Student taken from Jewell Hall via ambulance, witnesses say

Jacob Eads
January 23, 2019
UKPD Officer Alan Saylor instructs his audience during the first of UKPD's monthly active shooter trainings in Lexington, Ky. on November 28, 2018. Photo by Jacob Eads | STAFF

For an audience of one, UKPD’s active shooter training proves relevant

Jacob Eads
November 29, 2018
UK Provost David Blackwell joins Director of Veterans Resource Center Tony Dotson and UK student Eric Haley during the university's Veterans Day observance on Nov. 9, 2018 in Lexington, Ky.

UK observes Veterans Day by celebrating ‘great blessing’ of veterans

Jacob Eads
November 9, 2018
Ben Hughes, pastor of Emmanuel Christian Fellowship, speaks to the media after Haily Duvall's arraignment in Fayette District Court on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

‘We love her’: Pastor to help UK student accused of bomb threats

Jacob Eads
November 8, 2018
Congressman Any Barr speaks during the make America great again rally on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Republican Andy Barr wins contested House race, will serve another term

Jacob Eads
November 6, 2018
Jacob Heil - Fayette County Detention Center

Court hearing postponed for UK student driving car that struck and killed 4-year-old

Jacob Eads
October 26, 2018
Congressman Andy Barr and President Donald Trump exit the stage together during the make America great again rally on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

‘We are going to win, win, win.’ Trump rallies Kentuckians for Barr

Jacob Eads
October 13, 2018
Members of the UK administration and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray are joined by LGBTQ advocates on Oct. 12, 2018 to unveil UK's new Dinkle-Mas Suite for LGBTQ Resources.

UK unveils newest concrete home for its LGBTQ Wildcats

Jacob Eads
October 13, 2018
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Seven UK law professors sign petition opposing Kavanaugh nomination

Jacob Eads
October 5, 2018
Arden Barnes (left) and Rick Childress pose for a photo outside the Grehan Journalism building on April 26, 2018. Photo by Bailey Vandiver | Staff

Kernel staffers recognized as finalists for national journalism awards

Jacob Eads
September 28, 2018
President Eli Capilouto talks with UK Board of Trustees Chairman Britt Brockman during the unveiling of UK's $265 million research building on Sept. 21, 2018. Photo by Jacob Eads  

UK to tackle health disparities with unveiling of new research center

Jacob Eads
September 21, 2018
Students stand on a flipped car on State Street on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky after the UK football team beat the Florida Gators 27-16, ending a 31-year losing streak. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

“Rain or shine”: UK fans crowd on State Street to mark historic football win

Jacob Eads
September 9, 2018
The Kentucky Wildcats celebrate after scoring a goal against Middle Tennessee State at Lexington Ice Center on Friday, September 15, 2017.

Tight-knit UK hockey squad is ready for late nights in ‘electric’ atmosphere

Jacob Eads
September 4, 2018
Bill Gatton talks with students after the celebration honoring him in the Student Center on Friday, August 31, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK graciously toasts Bill Gatton at celebration of new student center

Jacob Eads
August 31, 2018
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‘Just having fun’: UK gears up to continue dining expansion

Jacob Eads
August 21, 2018
Both competitors and spectators of the Barbasol Championship were left waiting because of multiple weather delays.

Barbasol Championship filled with rain delays, ex-Cats and PGA Tour pros

Jacob Eads
July 23, 2018
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Parking blues: Summer circumstances leave employees displaced

Jacob Eads
July 19, 2018
Alumni Gym opened to the public on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Photo by Jacob Eads

‘So excited’ for UK’s new Alumni Gym? Here’s what you need to know.

Jacob Eads
July 18, 2018
Board of Trustees meeting June 22, 2018. Photo by Jacob Eads

UK Board of Trustees passes $3.9 billion operating budget, welcomes next school year with open arms amid ‘financial headwinds’

Jacob Eads
June 22, 2018
Mural in Memorial Hall on the campus of the University of Kentucky

UK to approve artistic addition to Memorial Hall in hopes of providing balance to controversial mural

Jacob Eads
June 22, 2018
President Eli Capilouto announced Monday, June 18, 2018 that the University of Kentucky had officially finalized changes to Administrative Regulation 6:2 (AR 6:2), formally known as the “Policy and Procedures for Addressing and Resolving Allegations of Sexual Assault, Stalking, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Exploitation." Evaluating disciplinary responses to alleged sexual assaults on campus gained attention following U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ reversal of the Obama administration’s “Dear Colleague letter” on sexual violence in September of 2017. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

UK administration overhauls disciplinary policies regarding sexual assault claims

Jacob Eads
June 20, 2018
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‘The most explosive internal issue’ in years. UK faculty feel unrepresented in firing of tenured professor

Jacob Eads
June 1, 2018
The Jimmy John's on S. Limestone closed its doors on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jacob Eads. 

Jimmy John’s closes its doors on S. Limestone amid trend of closing restaurants in area

Jacob Eads
May 11, 2018
Bill Gatton chats with those in attendance at his celebration in the new Student Center on Monday, April 30, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Student Center named after celebrated UK philanthropist Bill Gatton

Jacob Eads
April 30, 2018
The "Better Conversation on Guns" hosted by UK Students for Concealed Carry on Campus and UK Sandy Hook promise is livestreamed in Whitehall on April 24, 2018. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

‘A better conversation on guns’: Seemingly opposed student orgs sit down for a civil debate

Jacob Eads
April 24, 2018
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UK’s calendar will include a two-day fall break beginning in 2019

Jacob Eads
April 23, 2018
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Erasing the stigma: more students are seeking help for mental illness–and are finding it at UK

Jacob Eads
April 3, 2018
A UK fan smashes a beer bottle on the wall on State Street as UK loses to Kansas State 61-58 in the Sweet Sixteen on March 23, 2018. Photo by Jordan Prather. 

Disappointment hung heavy on a mournful State Street

Jacob Eads
March 23, 2018
Students wait in line at Subway in Bowman's Den on Monday, February 27, 2017. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Student leaders continue fight for Wildcat Deals

Jacob Eads
February 19, 2018
UK alumna Ashley Judd spoke to students, faculty and staff for the 14th annual Irma Sarett Rosenstein lecture at the Singletary Center on Friday, December 1, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Ashley Judd gives on-campus speech “from the heart”

Jacob Eads
December 1, 2017
The Lexington Fire Department displayed the American flag during Operation Wildcat on Nov. 7, 2017.

Operation Wildcat brought a military experience to Kroger Field

Jacob Eads
November 8, 2017
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