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A UK senior smiles after receiving a certificate of achievement during the Senior Salute hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
PHOTOS: UK fraternity hosts ‘Senior Salute’
May 8, 2025
Jay Stringer-Vaught, right, a masters graduate in library science, wipes tears from their eyes during the Community Commencement on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK canceled DEI-based ceremonies, so students made their own
May 8, 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
Former UK swimmer, Riley Gaines, talks during “The Fight is Far from Over” on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Riley Gaines comes to UK for ‘The Fight is Far from Over’ tour
May 3, 2025
Jay Stringer-Vaught, surround by their family, is kissed by their husband after the Community Commencement on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: First annual ‘Community Commencement’
May 3, 2025
Former UK swimmer, Riley Gaines, talks during “The Fight is Far from Over” on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Riley Gaines comes to UK for ‘The Fight is Far from Over’ tour
May 3, 2025
Jay Stringer-Vaught, surround by their family, is kissed by their husband after the Community Commencement on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: First annual ‘Community Commencement’
May 3, 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 30, 2025
Attendees eat and converse during the 2025 Annual John P. Wyatt, MD Environment and Health Symposium on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Environment and Health Symposium event calls for environmental activism
April 29, 2025
Illustraion by Akhila Nadimpalli.
UK students react to Speak Your Mind ice bucket challenge
April 24, 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
A UK senior smiles after receiving a certificate of achievement during the Senior Salute hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
PHOTOS: UK fraternity hosts ‘Senior Salute’
May 8, 2025
Former UK swimmer, Riley Gaines, talks during “The Fight is Far from Over” on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Riley Gaines comes to UK for ‘The Fight is Far from Over’ tour
May 3, 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 30, 2025
Attendees eat and converse during the 2025 Annual John P. Wyatt, MD Environment and Health Symposium on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Environment and Health Symposium event calls for environmental activism
April 29, 2025
Riders enter the track during Spring Closing Day on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
‘There’s no place like Keeneland.’ Spring Meet comes to a close
April 29, 2025
Illustraion by Akhila Nadimpalli.
UK students react to Speak Your Mind ice bucket challenge
April 24, 2025
Over 2,000 protestors hold up signs and flags during the “No Kings: Then or Now!” protest on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘When we fight, we win.’ Lexington community protests against removal of DEI policies
April 24, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed.
US takes a toll with stock market and tariff concerns
April 19, 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
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 30, 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
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
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
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
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Jaden Weekes and freshman Eli Stephenson (left) celebrate a set win at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky men’s tennis finishes regular season undefeated at home
May 7, 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
Kentucky men’s basketball lands Miami (OH) transfer Reece Potter
May 5, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Nic McCay (5) delivers a pitch to the batter during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-5. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
RESILIENT: Nic McCay’s gutsy performance against Mississippi State is a microcosm of his college baseball career
May 5, 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
Kentucky baseball swept for the first time in SEC play in 6-1 loss to Mississippi State
May 4, 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 Lamont Butler (1) and head coach Mark Pope answer interview questions after the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 76-57. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Reflecting on the 2024-25 Kentucky men’s basketball season
April 25, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Auburn players after the basketball game vs. Auburn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-78. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s basketball lands Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen
April 23, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks to Kentucky Wildcats guard Travis Perry (11) after a timeout during the first half of the basketball game vs. Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Travis Perry commits to Ole Miss after entering the NCAA transfer portal
April 22, 2025
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 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 defensive lineman Deone Walker prepares before the Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 28-17. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Deone Walker drafted in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft by Buffalo Bills
April 26, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Maxwell Hairston (1) celebrates after getting a pick-six during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 41-6. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
BREAKING: Maxwell Hairston selected 30th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills
April 24, 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 pitcher Nic McCay (5) delivers a pitch to the batter during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-5. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
RESILIENT: Nic McCay’s gutsy performance against Mississippi State is a microcosm of his college baseball career
May 5, 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
Kentucky baseball swept for the first time in SEC play in 6-1 loss to Mississippi State
May 4, 2025
Kentucky utility James McCoy (13) blows a bubble with his gun during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky baseball drops heartbreaker in 11 inning 6-5 walk off loss to Mississippi State
May 3, 2025
Hofstra infielder Grady Lacourciere (88) holds a ball while in the bullpin during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-5. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky baseball falls 14-4 in first game of doubleheader against Mississippi State
May 3, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Ben Cleaver (48) hugs a Kentucky coach before the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball set for road clash with Mississippi State
May 2, 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
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
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Jaden Weekes and freshman Eli Stephenson (left) celebrate a set win at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky men’s tennis finishes regular season undefeated at home
May 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Martin Breysach celebrates 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 defeats Ole Miss 4-1
April 18, 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
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
Attendees pet and feed the sanctuary horses during the walkthrough at the BraveHearts Equine Center on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Paris, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Providing a second chance, horses find their light at BraveHearts
April 22, 2025
Shawn Pryor, an author talks during an interview on Thursday, Mar. 13, 2025 at University of Kentucky Bookstore in Lexington, Kentucky. Sydney Yonker | Staff
How Shawn Pryor is inspiring the next generation of authors
April 21, 2025
Bryan Station High School teacher and Unsung Hero award winner Justin Royal discusses his classroom posters during an interview on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in his classroom in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
No cape needed: Lexington teacher honored as an Unsung Hero
April 15, 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
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Film review of ‘A Minecraft Movie’
April 21, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
‘Forever Is a Feeling’: Lucy Dacus’s spin on her gamble on love
April 19, 2025
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Corporate America continues to abuse farmers
April 16, 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 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.
BROADCAST: DEI Editorial
March 29, 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
VIDEO: University of Kentucky community members respond to DEI commencement cancellations
May 8, 2025
VIDEO: UK Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works toward paid parental leave for scholars
VIDEO: UK Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works toward paid parental leave for scholars
May 6, 2025
VIDEO: NIH research budget cuts on UK’s campus
VIDEO: NIH research budget cuts on UK’s campus
May 5, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16
May 5, 2025
VIDEO: New Al tool from UK Libraries aims to assist with student research
VIDEO: New Al tool from UK Libraries aims to assist with student research
May 5, 2025
VIDEO: University of Kentucky community members respond to DEI commencement cancellations
May 8, 2025
VIDEO: UK Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works toward paid parental leave for scholars
VIDEO: UK Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works toward paid parental leave for scholars
May 6, 2025
VIDEO: NIH research budget cuts on UK’s campus
VIDEO: NIH research budget cuts on UK’s campus
May 5, 2025
VIDEO: New Al tool from UK Libraries aims to assist with student research
VIDEO: New Al tool from UK Libraries aims to assist with student research
May 5, 2025
Former UK swimmer, Riley Gaines, talks during “The Fight is Far from Over” on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
VIDEO: Turning Point USA hosts Riley Gaines at UK
May 4, 2025
A UK senior smiles after receiving a certificate of achievement during the Senior Salute hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
PHOTOS: UK fraternity hosts ‘Senior Salute’
May 8, 2025
Jay Stringer-Vaught, surround by their family, is kissed by their husband after the Community Commencement on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: First annual ‘Community Commencement’
May 3, 2025
Horses race by while spectators watch beneath umbrellas during Spring Closing Day on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
PHOTOS: Keeneland Spring Meet closing weekend
April 26, 2025
Kentucky infielder Patrick Herrera (1) celebrates a thriple during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky baseball upsets No. 19 Louisville 17-5
April 23, 2025
Kentucky wildcats outfielder James McCoy (13) celebrates a double while Texas Longhorns infielder Ethan Mendoza keeps a tag on him incase he steps off the base during 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
PHOTOS: Kentucky baseball loses series to No. 2 Texas 2-1
April 15, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16
May 5, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: NFL Draft and cats vs. gorillas
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May 4, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 15
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April 28, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Cats in the pros and comebacks on the diamond
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Cats in the pros and comebacks on the diamond
April 28, 2025
University of Kentucky Wildcats Head Coach Kenny Brooks observes his team during the Kentucky vs Kansas State women’s basketball March Madness game on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 79-80. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: New cats on the block
April 18, 2025
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PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: NFL Draft and cats vs. gorillas
May 4, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16
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May 5, 2025
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March 31, 2025
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February 24, 2025
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November 25, 2024
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April 24, 2024
DOCUMENTARY: Becoming Miss Kentucky-The Mallory Hudson Story
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March 4, 2024
SHORT-DOCUMENTARY: LeAndre Hayes
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December 13, 2023
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Kentucky pitcher Nic McCay (5) delivers a pitch to the batter during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-5. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

RESILIENT: Nic McCay’s gutsy performance against Mississippi State is a microcosm of his college baseball career

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor
May 5, 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

Kentucky baseball swept for the first time in SEC play in 6-1 loss to Mississippi State

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
May 4, 2025
Kentucky utility James McCoy (13) blows a bubble with his gun during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky baseball drops heartbreaker in 11 inning 6-5 walk off loss to Mississippi State

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
May 3, 2025
Hofstra infielder Grady Lacourciere (88) holds a ball while in the bullpin during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-5. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball falls 14-4 in first game of doubleheader against Mississippi State

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
May 3, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Ben Cleaver (48) hugs a Kentucky coach before the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball set for road clash with Mississippi State

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
May 2, 2025
University of Kentucky Wildcats Utility Cole Hage (12) batting during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 24-3 Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Cole Hage has reignited after slow SEC start as Kentucky baseball braces for postseason push

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
May 1, 2025
Kentucky infielder Luke Lawrence (10) looks over at the dugout after being walked 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 falls 6-4 to WKU after disastrous fifth inning

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 29, 2025
Kentucky infielder Patrick Herrera (1) hits the ball 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

Kentucky baseball dominates No. 19 Louisville 17-5 in mercy-rule fashion

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 23, 2025
Kentucky catcher Raphael Pelletier (4) screams after a player was walked 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 defeats No. 4 Tennessee 8-2 to clinch series victory

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 20, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Nic McCay (5) delivers a pitch to the batter during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-5. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Nic McCay shines as Kentucky baseball defeats No. 4 Tennessee 4-1

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 19, 2025
Kentucky infielder Dylan Koontz (24) throws his bat away after being walked 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 shut down by No. 4 Tennessee 8-2

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 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 set for road clash with No. 4 Tennessee

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2025
Kentucky wildcats pitcher Simon Gregersen (40) pitches the ball during 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

RESURGENCE: Simon Gregersen has turned into the high leverage arm Kentucky baseball has been missing

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 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

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
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

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
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

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
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

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Ben Cleaver (48) celebrates after pitching a "1-2-3 inning" 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

Kentucky baseball pitches its best series in SEC play against No. 9 Ole Miss

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 8, 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

Kentucky baseball falls short 5-4 in 12 innings to No. 9 Ole Miss

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats catcher Devin Burkes (7) daps up head coach Nick Mangione after stealing third base during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 24-3 Photo by Greysun Niehaus | Staff

Kentucky baseball splits doubleheader against No. 9 Ole Miss

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 4, 2025
Kentucky outfielder Shaun Montoya (2) stands in the outfield while a new batter enters the box during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-5. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball set to host No. 9 Ole Miss in three-game home set

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat infielder Tyler Bell (6) swings and hits an single 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

FORGED IN FIRE: Tyler Bell has met adversity at every turn in his young career for Kentucky baseball

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
Kentucky catcher Raphael Pelletier (4) screams after a player was walked 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 takes down Texas A&M 10-5 to win first SEC series of 2025

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 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 slugged its way past Texas A&M in 14-11 win

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2025
Kentucky infielder Patrick Herrera (1) stands and gets ready to go up to bat during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Disastrous fifth inning proves costly for Kentucky baseball in 9-7 loss to Texas A&M

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 28, 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 looks to get back on track in road clash against Texas A&M

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 28, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione signals a play during the No. 18 Kentucky vs. No. 25 Missouri baseball game on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

CATS IN THE PROS: Kentucky baseball trio on MLB Opening Day rosters

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats meet for a timeout 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 proves no midweek game is automatic in 9-3 loss to Xavier

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 25, 2025
Hofstra infielder Grady Lacourciere (88) holds a ball while in the bullpin during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-5. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball’s 2025 season has been defined by a slim margin of error

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Ben Cleaver (48) celebrates after pitching a "1-2-3 inning" 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

Ben Cleaver’s dominate mentality propels Kentucky baseball to 6-0 shutout over No. 20 Auburn

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 23, 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

Kentucky baseball comes up short in 8-7 extra inning loss to No. 20 Auburn

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 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 8-7 in heartbreaking fashion to No. 20 Auburn

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 21, 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

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball set to host No. 20 Auburn in SEC home opener

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 21, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Nile Adcock (54) pitches during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky baseball pitching woes at No. 4 Georgia could spell disaster for 2025 season

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats meet for a timeout 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 5-4 to Murray State in rough performance

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 18, 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’s pitching falls short in 17-10 loss to No. 4 Georgia in series finale

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 16, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat infielder Tyler Bell (6) swings and hits an single 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

Tyler Bell and Luke Lawrence spark Kentucky baseball’s offensive outburst to defeat No. 4 Georgia 10-7

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2025
Kentucky infielder James McCoy (13) highfives Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes (7) after an inning ended during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Pitching falters as Kentucky baseball falls 12-6 to No. 4 Georgia in 2025 SEC debut

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 14, 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

COLUMN: Kentucky baseball is nearly impossible to predict in the SEC due to concerning trends

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Head Coach Nick Mingione celebrates after Kentucky infielder Dylan Koontz (24) hit a home run 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

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball is set for road clash with No. 4 Georgia to open SEC play

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 13, 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 breezes past Northen Illinois 9-2 in final game before SEC play

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 11, 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

Ethan Walker and Scott Rouse boost Kentucky baseball to 2-1 win over Wofford

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2025
Kentucky head coach Nick Mingione argues with an official's call 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

Kentucky baseball falls apart late in 12-5 loss to Wofford

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2025
Nic McCay throws the first pitch during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-5. Photo by Mackenzie Walton | Staff

Kentucky baseball offense compliments Nic McCay’s fabulous outing in 12-2 win over Wofford

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Nic McCay (5) prepares to walk onto the mound during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-5. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

JOKE TO ACE: Nic McCay’s seventh year of college baseball sees him as ace of Kentucky baseball

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione talks to reporters after the No. 18 Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-8. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky baseball relief pitcher Chase Alderman to miss remainder of 2025 season with torn ACL

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats utility Cole Hage (5) steals second during the Kentucky vs Hofstra men’s baseball game on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-1. Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky uses Hofstra’s mistakes and stolen bases to complete series sweep 9-1

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Ben Cleaver (48) throws a pitch during the Kentucky vs Hofstra men’s baseball game on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-1. Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky baseball’s ‘Slim Reaper’ Ben Cleaver primed to be newest ace pitcher

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
Kentucky outfielder Will Marcy (11) high-fives Kentucky head coach Nick Mingione after he made it safe to second base during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-5. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball bends but does not break in 7-5 win over Hofstra

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes (7) yells “safe” after he slid into second base 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

Devin Burkes and Cole Hage dominate in 24-3 Kentucky baseball home opener over Evansville

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats outfielder James McCoy (13) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss baseball game on Sunday, March 31, 2023, at Swayze Field in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 15-1. Photo provided by Ole Miss Athletics

James McCoy is the jack of all trades for Kentucky baseball

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 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

COMEBACK CATS: Kentucky baseball scores eight unanswered runs to complete Belmont sweep 9-5

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats catcher Devin Burkes prepares to bat during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-5. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

BACK ON TRACK: Kentucky baseball’s offense unlocks in 12-0 win over Belmont

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione watches his team during the Kentucky vs. Evansville home opener baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-3. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Nic McCay shines on the mound in Kentucky baseball’s 2-1 win over Belmont

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2025
Kentucky infielder Patrick Herrera rounds third during the Kentucky vs Lipscomb baseball game on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky, Kentucky won 7-4. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Missed opportunities cost Kentucky baseball in 3-1 loss to Lipscomb

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Robert Hogan pitches the ball during the Kentucky vs Tennessee baseball game on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4-9. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky baseball 2025 bullpen deep dive

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione talks to reporters after the No. 18 Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-8. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Transfers deliver for Kentucky baseball in 11-0 mercy rule win over Lipscomb in 2025 season debut

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats shortstop Grant Smith awaits in the hole during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-5. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky baseball not seeming to shy away from unpredictable nature ahead of 2025 season

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2025
Kentucky’s bench celebrates after an Oregon state player struck out. Kentucky beat Oregon State 3-2 to win the Lexington Super Regional and advance to the 2024 College World Series on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff

Breaking down Kentucky baseball’s 2025 schedule ahead of opening day

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 12, 2025
Nick Mingione answers a question asked by a member of the audience on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball opens 2025 season unranked once again after historic 2024 campaign

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 24, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Ja'Mori Maclin (9) scores a touchdown during the football game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 41-14. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky football to be featured in Netflix series highlighting SEC football

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 31, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) points after reaching the first down marker during the football game vs. Murray State Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky football wide receiver Dane Key enters transfer portal

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back JQ Hardaway (6) claps 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

PREVIEW: Kentucky football seeks sixth consecutive Governor’s Cup victory

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops holds up the trophy after the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Looking back on Kentucky football’s eight-game bowl streak

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 29, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) points after reaching the first down marker during the football game vs. Murray State Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky football travels to Austin for date with No. 3 Longhorns

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 23, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats tight end Khamari Anderson (15) reacts after a call made during the football game vs. Murray State on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 48-6. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

DEPTH CHART DEEP DIVE: Week 12 versus Texas Longhorns

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Ja’Mori Maclin (9) catches the ball in the end zone to score a touchdown, while Tennessee defensive back Boo Carter (23) chases to stop him during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 28-18. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Ja’Mori Maclin’s thrilling receptions provide rare bright spot for Kentucky football

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2024
Kentucky outside linebacker J.J. Weaver (13) celebrates a stop during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky football’s J.J. Weaver makes sacrifice play against Auburn

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Barion Brown (7) runs the ball down the field during the Kentucky vs Tennessee football game on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football falls to No. 7 Tennessee 28-18

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2024
Kentucky fans watch on with disappointment during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 24-10. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Kentucky football’s defense has regressed in recent games as season spirals

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
October 28, 2024
Kentucky Head Coach Mark Stoops watches on during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football falls short against Auburn 24-10

Jonathon Bruner, Assisstant Sports Editor
October 26, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats running back Jamarion Wilcox (10) stiff arms a defender during the Kentucky vs. Ohio University Football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky football turns to redshirt freshman Jamarion Wilcox in pivotal Auburn matchup

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Barion Brown (7) tries to avoid defenders 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

PREVIEW: Kentucky football seeks to salvage 2024 season against Auburn at home

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 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

DEPTH CHART DEEP DIVE: Week nine versus Auburn Tigers

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2024
Kentucky punter Wilson Berry (93)t hrows the ball during the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 20-13. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky football looks to drain the swamp in Gainesville

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (0) runs through a gap in the defense during the football game vs Florida on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football blown out by Florida 48-20

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Ty Bryant (14) looks over at the sideline during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. by Matthew Mueller | Staff

LEXINGTON ROOTS: Ty Bryant plants the seeds of a storied Kentucky football career

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2024
Kentucky punter Wilson Berry (93)t hrows the ball during the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 20-13. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

DEPTH CHART DEEP DIVE: Week eight versus Florida Gators

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2024
A South Oldham football player runs the football during the South Oldham High School vs. Woodford County High School football game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Mitchell Irvin Stadium in Crestwood, Ky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff

Ali Hamdiyah and Scott County reach midseason form, blow out South Oldham 28-7

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) points for the first down after receiving a pass during the football 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

PREVIEW: Kentucky football prepares for surprisingly significant matchup with Vanderbilt

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) runs the ball during the Kentucky vs. Ohio University football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

DEPTH CHART DEEP DIVE: Week seven versus Vanderbilt Commodores

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
October 9, 2024
Kentucky offensive line player celebrate after Kentucky Wildcats tight end Josh Kattus (84) recovered the ball for a touchdown during the football game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 20-17. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

THREE PLAYS TO GLORY: Looking back on Kentucky football’s 20-17 upset in Oxford

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Octavious Oxendine (8) celebrates after getting a sack during the game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football stuns No. 6 Ole Miss 20-17

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 28, 2024
University of Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari testifies in front of the Senate Education Committee in favor of Senate bill 6, which passed unanimously on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Kentucky State Capitol annex building in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

COLUMN: Matthew Sluka fiasco further proves that college football isn’t college football anymore

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 27, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Fred Farrier II (13) after a play during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 41-6. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

DEPTH CHART DEEP DIVE: Week five versus No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) evades defenders during the Kentucky vs. Ohio University football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky football wide receiver Dane Key excels in weekend win over Ohio

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 23, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Barion Brown (7) and Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Dane Key (6) celebrate after Key got a first down during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. by Matthew Mueller | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football snaps two game losing streak with 41-6 win over Ohio

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2024
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops speaks to a game official during the game between Kentucky and South Carolina. Kentucky lost to South Carolina 31-6. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

COLUMN: Kentucky football has peaked and change is necessary

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 20, 2024
Kentucky wide receiver Barion Brown (7), left, and outside linebacker J.J. Weaver (13), run onto the field before the Kentucky vs. No. 1 Georgia football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 13-12. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

DEPTH CHART DEEP DIVE: Week four versus Ohio Bobcats

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2024
Kentucky wide receiver Ja’Mori Maclin in disbelief during the Kentucky vs Southern Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky lost 31-6. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky football hosts No. 1 Georgia inside Kroger Field

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 14, 2024
Kentucky outside linebacker Steven Soles Jr. and defensive back Zion Childress celebrate a stop during the Kentucky vs Southern Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky lost 31-6. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky defensive back Zion Childress excels through two weeks of Kentucky football season

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 14, 2024
Kentucky outside linebacker J.J. Weaver during the Kentucky vs Southern Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky lost 31-6. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

DEPTH CHART DEEP DIVE: Week three versus No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2024
Kentucky tight end Josh Anderson scores during the Kentucky vs Southern Miss football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 31-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

South Carolina matchup is ‘must-win’ for Kentucky football

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 7, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione talks to reporters after the No. 18 Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-8. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky baseball head coach Nick Mingione receives significant contract extension

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 7, 2024
Kentucky fan sings during the Kentucky vs Southern Miss football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 31-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky football fan atmosphere brings the heat against Southern Miss, called upon for big week two

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 5, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops and Southern Miss Golden Eagles head coach Will Hall meet to discuss the game before the Kentucky vs Southern Mississippi football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky beat Southern Mississippi 31-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

DEPTH CHART DEEP DIVE: Week two versus South Carolina Gamecocks

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 2, 2024
Kentucky wide receiver Anthony Brown-Stephensons avoids defenders during the Kentucky vs Southern Miss Football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

At the Whistle: Kentucky football dominates Southern Miss 31-0

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2024
Kentucky football poses for the team photo during Kentucky Football’s media day on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

EDITORS PICK: How will Kentucky football do in the 2024 season?

Colton Johnson, Jonathon Bruner, Parker Scott, and Sara Gibson
August 31, 2024
A young Kentucky fan eats ice cream during the No. 19 Kentucky vs. Florida A&M mens basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 88-68. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky to bring ‘famous’ Rupp Arena soft serve to Kroger Field for football season

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2024
Quarterback Gavin Wimsatt looks for an open receiver 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 offense to kick off 2024 season with fresh coat of paint

Jonathon Bruner, Assistant Sports Editor
August 29, 2024
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