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Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design
Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design
August 8, 2022
We are there. UK offers resources to students after eastern KY flooding
‘We are there.’ UK offers resources to students after eastern KY flooding
July 31, 2022
Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant
Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant
June 18, 2022
A student wearing a mask exits Gatton Student Center on the first day of in-person classes on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Masks optional across UK, Capilouto announces
June 3, 2022
A community member receives a COVID-19 test on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at UK’s Kroger Field testing site in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
College Way COVID-19 testing to close at end of May
May 26, 2022
Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design
Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design
August 8, 2022
Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant
Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant
June 18, 2022
A community member receives a COVID-19 test on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at UK’s Kroger Field testing site in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
College Way COVID-19 testing to close at end of May
May 26, 2022
Chris Stapleton performs during his “A Concert for Kentucky” on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: Chris Stapleton’s “A Concert for Kentucky”
April 24, 2022
Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority performs at Greek Sing at Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel
PHOTOS: Greek Sing 2022
April 7, 2022
Just clowning around: UK Circus Club
Just clowning around: UK Circus Club
June 1, 2022
Treating the disease, not the symptoms: A glimpse into the Fayette County Mental Health Court
Treating the disease, not the symptoms: A glimpse into the Fayette County Mental Health Court
May 19, 2022
A lot of life left to live. UK alumnus and mother searches for new kidney
‘A lot of life left to live.’ UK alumnus and mother searches for new kidney
May 18, 2022
The Lexington Humane Society helps animals find their forever homes
April 21, 2022
The sidelines aren’t just for benchwarmers: The pep behind UK athletics
April 21, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis scrimmages during an open practice and fan day at the Joe Craft Football Training Center practice fields on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
‘Still a lot of work to be done.’ Offense struggles in Kentucky football fan day open practice
August 6, 2022
Fans cheer during an open practice and telethon benefitting flood victims in Eastern Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky mens basketball open practice and telethon raises over $2 million for Eastern Kentucky flood victims
August 3, 2022
Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari talks to fans during an open practice and telethon benefitting flood victims in Eastern Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Calipari announces home-and-home series against Gonzaga
August 2, 2022
The Kentucky mens basketball team will hold a telethon and open practice on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, to benefit those impacted by flooding across eastern Kentucky. Via Twitter
Kentucky mens basketball telethon to benefit those impacted by Eastern Kentucky flooding
August 1, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) celebrates a teammate’s three pointer during the UK vs Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
TyTy Washington drafted No. 29 overall by Memphis Grizzlies
June 23, 2022
Fans cheer during an open practice and telethon benefitting flood victims in Eastern Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky mens basketball open practice and telethon raises over $2 million for Eastern Kentucky flood victims
August 3, 2022
The Kentucky mens basketball team will hold a telethon and open practice on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, to benefit those impacted by flooding across eastern Kentucky. Via Twitter
Kentucky mens basketball telethon to benefit those impacted by Eastern Kentucky flooding
August 1, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) celebrates a teammate’s three pointer during the UK vs Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
TyTy Washington drafted No. 29 overall by Memphis Grizzlies
June 23, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Shaedon Sharpe sits on the bench during warmups before the UK vs Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Shaedon Sharpe drafted No. 7 overall by Trail Blazers
June 23, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Shaedon Sharpe sits on the bench during warmups before the UK vs Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Shaedon Sharpe officially leaves Kentucky for NBA Draft
June 1, 2022
Kentucky head coach Kyra Elzy answers a question during a postgame press conference after the UK vs. Princeton womens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Princeton won 69-62. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kyra Elzy adds fifth signee to 2022 freshman class
April 13, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Rhyne Howard (5) smiles after making a 3-pointer during the UK vs. Auburn womens basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 90-62. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Rhyne Howard drafted No. 1 overall in 2022 WNBA Draft; makes UK history
April 11, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kyra Elzy celebrates with fans during the team’s return from the SEC Tournament championship game on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. UK defeated No. 1 South Carolina 64-62 with a 3-pointer by Dre’Una Edwards in the last seconds of the game in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky extends Kyra Elzy through 2027
April 4, 2022
Kentucky guard Rhyne Howard (10) takes questions during a postgame press conference after the UK vs. Princeton womens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Princeton won 69-62. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Rhyne Howard named Wooden Award All-American
March 30, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats center Olivia Owens (00) boxes out during a free throw during the UK vs. Presbyterian College women’s basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 81-53. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Olivia Owens announces departure from UK womens basketball team
March 28, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis scrimmages during an open practice and fan day at the Joe Craft Football Training Center practice fields on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
‘Still a lot of work to be done.’ Offense struggles in Kentucky football fan day open practice
August 6, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) waits to warm up before the UK football spring game on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Chris Rodriguez Jr. arrested by campus police on Sunday
May 8, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Luke Fortner (79) comforts wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) after Bowden throws an interception during the game against Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Louisville 56-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Luke Fortner selected 65th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars
April 29, 2022
Kentucky celebrates Josh Paschal’s (4) first tackle since being diagnosed with cancer during the game against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Kroger Field, in Lexington, Kentucky. Today, Paschal made his season debut after battling cancer. Kentucky defeated MTSU 34-23. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff
Josh Paschal drafted 46th overall by the Detroit Lions
April 29, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver WanDale Robinson (1) celebrates getting a first down during the UK vs. Louisville Governor’s Cup football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. UK won 52-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Wan’Dale Robinson drafted 43rd overall by the New York Giants
April 29, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Adam Fogel (55) catches a fly ball during the UK vs. Bellarmine baseball game on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky drubbed 9-1 by Florida in rainy onslaught in Gainesville
May 1, 2022
Kentucky earns much-needed win over Dayton in Lexington
May 1, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Chase Estep (12) fixes his hair during the UK vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 7-5. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky swamped 9-2 by Florida in Gainesville
April 30, 2022
Kentucky Wildcat Sean Harney (34) pitches during the University of Kentucky vs. Georgia State game on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-2. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Wildcat comeback falls short; Kentucky loses 5-3 against Vanderbilt
April 24, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Daniel Harris IV (1) drops a fly ball during the UK vs. Bellarmine baseball game on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky rebounds for big 3-2 win over Vanderbilt
April 24, 2022
Kentucky pitcher Izzy Harrison (42) pitches during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
No. 11 Kentucky drops senior day game against Mississippi State, losing 6-2
May 1, 2022
Kentucky pitcher Miranda Stoddard (1) pitches during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky unable to win offensive battle against Missouri, loses 8-7
April 25, 2022
Kentucky pitcher Kennedy Sullivan (8) pitches during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Bats wake up late as Kentucky rallies past EKU 10-7
April 21, 2022
Kentucky infielder Taylor Ebbs (3) dives for a foul ball during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky edged out in 2-1 defeat at Arkansas
April 16, 2022
Kentucky Wildcat freshman Stephanie Schoonover (23) pitches during the UK vs. Morehead State game on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Cropp Softball Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 13-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Schoonover tosses no-hitter as Cats blank Louisville 9-0
April 13, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats libero Eleanor Beavin (6) returns a serve during the UK vs. Illinois women’s volleyball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 7 Kentucky stunned 3-1 by Illinois in second round of NCAA Tournament
December 4, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats libero Eleanor Beavin (6) is introduced before the UK vs. Illinois women’s volleyball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 7 Kentucky falls to Illinois 3-1 in second round of NCAA Tournament
December 4, 2021
The wildcats celebrate after a point during the UK vs. Texas A&M volleyball game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Amanda Braman | Staff
UK sweeps Southeast Missouri State 3-0 to advance to round two of NCAA Tournament
December 4, 2021
The Wildcats celebrate during UK volleyball’s game against Southern California on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky volleyball earns No. 7 seed in NCAA Tournament
December 2, 2021
Kentucky’s bench reacts to a Kareem Watkins basket during the UK vs. Central Michigan men’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 85-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Fall 2021 sports in review
December 2, 2021
Raena Worley performs her bars routine during the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 10 Kentucky swings past No. 5 LSU in Baton Rouge
March 5, 2022
Makenzie Wilson launches over the vault during the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics falls at Auburn
February 26, 2022
Raena Worley performs her bars routine during the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 12 Kentucky gymnastics comes up short against No. 2 Florida
February 19, 2022
Kentucky gymnasts run out onto the floor before the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 2 Florida defeats No. 10 Kentucky gymnastics 197.350-197.585
February 18, 2022
Cally Nixon celebrates after performing on bars during the UK vs. Missouri gymnastics meet on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics win quad meet; improve to 5-1
February 4, 2022
The Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex was filled with fans to watch both the mens and womens soccer teams win their matches at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky., on Sunday, August 31, 2014. Photo by Jonathan Krueger
Kentucky mens soccer to join Sun Belt Conference for 2022 season
April 6, 2022
Kentuckys Eythor Bjorgolfsson (9) celebrates his goal during the Kentucky vs. Wright State mens soccer game on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky soccer shows promise in spring match win over Bellarmine
March 26, 2022
Kentucky’s bench reacts to a Kareem Watkins basket during the UK vs. Central Michigan men’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 85-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Fall 2021 sports in review
December 2, 2021
Kentucky huddles up before the University of Kentucky vs. Notre Dame mens soccer game on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 1-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky falls 2-1 at Clemson, ending season in Sweet 16
November 29, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Marcel Meinzer (8) celebrates scoring a goal during the UK vs. Santa Clara men’s soccer game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 2-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 9 Kentucky power past Santa Clara 2-0; advance to NCAA Tournament Round of 16
November 22, 2021
Kentucky’s bench reacts to a Kareem Watkins basket during the UK vs. Central Michigan men’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 85-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Fall 2021 sports in review
December 2, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats forward Emilie Rhode (10) defends the ball during UK’s game against Bellarmine on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
Kentucky falls 2-0 to Tennessee in final match of season
October 29, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats defender Sara Makoben-Blessing (19) prepares to kick the ball during UK’s game against Bellarmine on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
Kentucky ends losing streak; defeats Missouri 2-0
October 24, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats defender Caroline Trout (18) chases the ball during UK’s game against Bellarmine on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
Kentucky drop seventh straight match; fall 2-1 to Alabama
October 22, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats forward Emily Hähnel (29) dribbles past defenders during UK’s game against Marshall on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver
Kentucky falls 1-0 to LSU; losing streak extends to six matches
October 14, 2021
Liam Draxl celebrates winning a set during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2.
Kentucky comes up short in NCAA Mens Tennis National Championship
May 22, 2022
UK earns a date to the NCAA Mens Tennis National Championship
UK earns a date to the NCAA Mens Tennis National Championship
May 21, 2022
Gabriel Diallo celebrates with his doubles partner during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State mens tennis meet on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky secures spot in Final Four for first time in program history
May 19, 2022
Liam Draxl celebrates winning a game during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 10 Kentucky fights past LSU 4-2 in Baton Rouge for third straight win
April 16, 2022
Gabriel Diallo celebrates winning a game during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Cats earn biggest victory of season, take down No. 5 Tennessee 4-3
April 8, 2022
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Kentucky rifle wins GARC team championship
February 26, 2022
Kentucky rifle defeats West Virginia to earn share of conference title
February 12, 2022
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UK Rifle defeats NC State behind historic performance
January 16, 2022
Mary Tucker. UK Rifle v Akron. Photo by Hannah Phillips | UK Athletics
Kentucky rifle defeats Army in West Point
January 15, 2022
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Kentucky Rifle topples Akron in fall finale
November 21, 2021
UK T&F finds multiple victories at Drake Relays
May 1, 2022
Senior Carly Hinkle clears the bar in the high jump during the Kentucky Invitational meet on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Shively Track and Field Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky wins six events on day two of Florida Relays
April 4, 2022
Kentucky completes two sets of relays in Raleigh and Austin
March 27, 2022
UK track and field add three personal bests in North Carolina and Virginia
February 6, 2022
A Kentucky track and field athlete leads the pack in the 60 meter hurdles event during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky track and field wins 11 events at Rod McCravy Memorial
January 30, 2022
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
UK Women’s Cross Country finish third at NCAA Southeast Regional
November 12, 2021
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UKXC completes top-25 finish at FSU Pre-Nationals
October 15, 2021
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 eighth at Notre Dame Invitational
October 1, 2021
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 women’s cross country finish first at Commodore Classic
September 17, 2021
Kentucky men’s cross country win season opener at Missouri
September 3, 2021
Kentucky swimmers compete in the Blue and White Meet on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Four UK divers punch ticket to NCAA Championships
March 9, 2022
Kentucky sophomore Parker Herren competes in the womens 100 yard backstroke during the meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky swimming and diving sweep Cincinnati in final home meet of season
January 28, 2022
Kentucky swimmers compete in the Blue and White Meet on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky mens and women’s swimming and diving drop meet against Louisville
January 22, 2022
Kentucky swimming and diving topped by Tennessee in dual meet
November 6, 2021
Kentucky celebrates after scoring a point during the University of Kentucky vs. Missouri volleyball game on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Basketball school? Football school? Everything school
October 29, 2021
Kentucky finishes fifth in Lewis Chitengwa Memorial
April 13, 2022
Kentucky mens and womens golf finish first spring events of season
March 3, 2022
UK womens golf records best score in team history at UCF Challenge
February 9, 2022
Kentucky womens golf finish as high as seventh in Lady Bulldog Invitational
January 31, 2022
Kentucky women’s golf ties 4-4 with Louisville in Battle for the Bluegrass
January 18, 2022
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the UK vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 7-5. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky hockey loses 6-4 to Ohio State in first round of TSCHL playoffs
February 19, 2022
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the UK vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 7-5. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Homework and hockey: Brett Quinn’s story
February 3, 2022
A Kentucky hockey player moves the puck up the rink during the game against EKU on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at The Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6 to 3. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky hockey suffers first loss of season against DePaul
September 20, 2021
Kentucky and EKU hockey players chase after the puck during the game against EKU on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at The Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6 to 3. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
‘A rowdy, exciting time.’ Hockey returns to Lexington following pandemic, fire
September 9, 2021
A Kentucky hockey player looks for a shot at a goal during the game against EKU on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at The Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6 to 3. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky hockey defeats Eastern Kentucky 6 to 3
January 19, 2019
Kenny Payne talks to guard Charles Matthews on the sidelines during the UK vs. Mississippi State mens basketball game on Jan. 20, 2015, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Taylor Pence | Staff
Column: The state of college hoops in Kentucky is shifting, and it’s not in favor of UK
March 18, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Davion Mintz (10) lays on the ground during the UK vs. Saint Peter’s mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Gainbridge Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. UK lost 85-79 in overtime. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Column: The moment was too big for Kentucky
March 18, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Lance Ware celebrates on the bench during the UK vs. Vanderbilt basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 77-70. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Column: No. 5 Kentucky needs big week to cement place as championship contender
February 7, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches from the sidelines during the Kentucky vs. Auburn men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Auburn Arena in Auburn, Alabama. UK lost 80-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Column: John Calipari should stick to his guns on Shaedon Sharpe
January 24, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kellan Grady (31) smiles on the bench during the UK vs. Tennessee basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 107-79. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Column: Kentucky cannot overlook Texas A&M as Auburn matchup looms
January 19, 2022
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A new perspective on gender
July 15, 2022
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So, what now?
June 24, 2022
Kentucky Kernel sports editor Hunter Shelton peers over an edition of the Kentucky Kernel inside McVey Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb
Forever a Kernelite: saying goodbye
May 5, 2022
Jack Weaver, Rayleigh Deaton and Michael Clubb, left to right, wait for maintenance to tow the Kernels golf cart out from between a utility pole and a brick wall after Clubb got the golf cart stuck on Monday, Sept. 13, 2022, in front of Scovell Hall in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Kernel golf cart: A survival story
April 29, 2022
Vendela Norris, a freshman broadcast journalism major, sits in a hammock on Friday, April 9, 2021, outside William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Why switching majors is actually a good thing
April 28, 2022
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So, what now?
June 24, 2022
A slice of sweet potato pie is served on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Thanksgiving: A holiday glow up
November 18, 2021
Timothée Chalamet in the movie Dune. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.
Dune 2021: A classic gets its due
November 16, 2021
A masked student studies in the William T. Young Library during the first day of classes for the fall 2020 semester on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Is fall 2021 easier?
November 16, 2021
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‘Dreaming of You.’ Novel brings dead pop star back to life
November 12, 2021
Fallen leaves collect under a row of trees outside of William T. Young Library on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Looking back at fall 2021
December 2, 2021
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Fall break is a step in the right direction, but more is needed
October 29, 2021
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When will this end? A need for accountability in Greek life
October 21, 2021
A man remembers the fallen victims of 9/11. UK Army and Air Force ROTC placed nearly 3,000 flags this morning in front of the administration building and had speakers read out the names of fallen victims of the terrorism attacks of September 11th, 2001 on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
How the memory of the 9/11 tragedy lives on
September 9, 2021
The Kentucky State Capitol on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.
Game over: UK can no longer hide behind its lawsuit
August 26, 2021
Sonny Leon, atop Rich Strike, celebrates winning the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Rich Strike wins 148th running of the Kentucky Derby
May 9, 2022
A group of Oaks goers from the Chicago area watch a race on a video board in the infield on Oaks Day at Churchill Downs on Friday, May 6, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Oaks Day 2022 at Churchill Downs
May 7, 2022
Chris Stapleton performs during his “A Concert for Kentucky” on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: Chris Stapleton’s “A Concert for Kentucky”
April 24, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Cole Lanter (81) scores a touchdown as wide receiver Luke Leeper (37) celebrates in the background during the UK football spring game on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky football spring game 2022
April 9, 2022
Spectators watch a race during the first day of the Spring Meet on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Keeneland Spring Meet Opening Day
April 8, 2022
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UK professor died after falling at home

April 19, 2021
A group of unmasked students walk towards The 90 on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Despite campus rules, some go without masks

April 14, 2021
A bomb disposal robot is guided to the entrance of UK Chandler Hospital at 10:30 a.m. as part of law enforcement’s response to a situation with a suspicious package in the hospital’s emergency room the morning of March 25, 2021.

What we know about the emergency situation at UK Chandler Hospital

March 25, 2021
KRNL staff portraits of Rayleigh Deaton, left, and Allie Diggs, right. Deaton was named the next editor-in-chief of the Kentucky Kernel and Diggs as editor-in-chief of KRNL for the 2021 - 22 school year.

Board names Kernel, KRNL editors-in-chief for 2021 – 22 school year

March 18, 2021
Students gather in front of Willy T Library for snowball fight on the evening of Feb.15. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Students organize mass snowball fight over messaging app

February 15, 2021
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UK opening COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Kroger Field

January 15, 2021
UKs cheerleading team making a pyramid during ESPN College GameDay at Rupp Arena on January 26, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. No. 8 Kentucky mens basketball takes on No. 9 Kansas at 6:00 PM. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Investigation reveals hazing in UK cheerleading program

May 18, 2020
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UK’s response to COVID-19. Here’s what we know.

March 12, 2020
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UK Healthcare lacking in protective gear needed for coronavirus care, media reports show

March 7, 2020
Johnathan Bosley. Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Detention Center.

Alleged near-UK campus kidnapping attempt thwarted by fraternity members

March 7, 2020
Joseph Gonzalez. Photo provided by Lexington Police Department.

Woman shot in near-campus apartment complex popular among UK students, media reports show

March 2, 2020
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Univ. of Kentucky will no longer endorse travel to Italy, Iran, Capilouto writes

March 2, 2020
Kernel photographers Michael Clubb, left, Arden Barnes and Jordan Prather covered the 2019 Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 4, 2019. 

Kernel photo staff takes home multiple honors at KNPA awards

March 1, 2020
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UK student, a former softball player, dies in car crash

February 13, 2020
UK President Eli Capilouto. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Capilouto addresses reports of on-campus sexual assaults

November 22, 2019
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Reports: Man shot multiple times near UK campus on Rose Street

November 7, 2019
Candidate for Kentucky governor Matt Bevin talks to his supporters during the republican ticket election night party on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at the Galt House hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Gov. Bevin requests recanvass after tight election

November 6, 2019
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UK Police: Student inappropriately touched inside dorm

November 4, 2019
Eastern Kentucky Universitys Alumni Coliseum is completely filled with attendees during the make America great again rally on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky Kernel, Transy Rambler denied media access to Trump rally

November 4, 2019
Kentucky Kernel staff and alumni hold their Associated Collegiate Press awards on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at the National College Media Convention in Washington D.C.

Kernel staff wins Pacemaker, other top national awards

November 3, 2019
Dr. Jennifer Greer will assume her role as the new dean of UKs College of Communications and Information in August of 2019.

College of Communication and Information names new dean

May 29, 2019
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto met with faculty from the Department of Communications on Friday, September 21, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

In campus-wide email, Capilouto says he will meet with occupying students today

April 2, 2019
The Big Blue Pantry, located at CB 25 in the basement of the Whitehall classroom building, combats food insecurity amongst UK students. Photo by Amanda Bryant.

UK’s Donations for Citations program donates record-breaking amount

March 26, 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

How to vote and keep up with UK’s upcoming SGA elections

February 26, 2019
UK police say that this unidentified man stole items from buildings around the UK campus on Feb. 23, 2019. Hes described by police as a white male between 56 and 59 with brown hair and facial hair.

Unidentified man steals items from UK campus buildings, UKPD says

February 25, 2019
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Kernel, KRNL seeking applicants for editor-in-chief positions

February 25, 2019
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Patterson Office Tower closed on Saturday, Provost says

February 8, 2019
People walk in front of White Hall on UKs campus on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. The temperature was in the teens or low 20s for most of the day Tuesday. Photo by Michael Clubb. 

Classes canceled for Jan. 30, with forecasted low of 5 degrees

January 29, 2019
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Female student sexually assaulted by non-student in dorm, UKPD say

January 26, 2019
Kentucky head coach John Calipari praises his team during the game against Texas A&M on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 84-75. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Coach Cal asks UK fans to donate funds for Lexington’s federal workers

January 21, 2019
Kernel staffers Arden Barnes, Rick Childress and Bailey Vandiver placed in the 2018-2019 Hearst Journalism awards. 

Three Kernel staffers earn top 20 spots in Hearst journalism awards

December 21, 2018
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Rape, sodomy charges against UK student dropped by grand jury

December 7, 2018
Sophomore Maddie Bland donated blood at the Singletary Center for the Arts at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff.

UK down in cross-state blood donation battle; still time to donate

November 13, 2018
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UKPD aware of social media bomb threat against White Hall, increasing security

November 7, 2018
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Police warn of a possible armed robbery near UK campus

October 27, 2018
Dr. Capilouto crowns homecoming queen Willow Kreutzer at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. Photo by Lexi Baskin | Staff.

How to vote for UK’s 2018 Homecoming Court before time runs out

October 17, 2018
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Sorority house construction will cause temporary lane closures Wednesday

October 9, 2018
President Eli Capilouto listens to the audience during the UK Senators meeting at the University of Kentucky Student Center in Lexington, Ky., on Monday, October. 22, 2012.

Capilouto addresses campus via email about the ‘tragic accident’ on Saturday

September 18, 2018
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4-year-old struck by car on Saturday has passed away

September 17, 2018
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UKPD: Violent robbery allegedly took place between Two Keys, Tin Roof on Sunday

September 17, 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

Lexington Police need help identifying students who flipped car on State Street

September 14, 2018
The University of Kentucky announced a $500,000 investment into the campuss mental health resources on Feb. 21, 2020. Photo by Rick Childress

WSJ annual ranking of colleges places UK at fifth in Kentucky

September 6, 2018
BBN Hotels is UK Athletics new hotel booking websit. Two dollars from every booking goes to DanceBlue. Screenshot taken on Aug. 28, 2018.

UK’s new BBN Hotels allows fans to book a room and donate to DanceBlue

August 28, 2018
Students, faculty and staff had to evacuate the Chemistry-Physics Building after a fire alarm in the basement went off on Monday, August 27, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Construction likely the cause of Chem-Phys fire alarm, fire captain says

August 27, 2018
A fire alarm caused by sanding dust from an area under construction required students, faculty and staff to evacuate the Gatton Student Center on UKs campus in Lexington, Kentucky on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018.

Sanding dust causes brief UK student center evacuation, officials say

August 20, 2018
 

UK to sever all financial ties to Papa John’s founder following racial slur

July 13, 2018
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UK comments on Papa John’s founder’s use of racial slur in recent conference call

July 11, 2018
Red Bang Bang Chinese will close its doors for at least the month of July while the restaurant is remodeled to a hibachi and sushi restaurant. | Staff

UPDATE: Red Bang Bang closed for now, not forever. Near-campus store to reopen with new look.

July 5, 2018
The University of Kentucky Marching Band performs My Old Kentucky Home prior to the game against Florida on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky was defeated 28 to 27. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK ticket prices are going up on Sunday thanks to the new state sales tax

June 29, 2018
South Upper Street near Bolivar Street is closed Friday due to repairs of a nearby water main break, UKNOW said in a press release. Photo by Sydney Momeyer | Staff

UPDATE: South Upper now open after water main break cleanup

June 29, 2018
Lextran announced last week that Spin bicycles will be able to be rented around the city by anyone with the Spin app on their phone. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

Meet Lexington’s newest public transportation system

June 25, 2018
President Eli Capilouto listens to the audience during the UK Senators meeting at the University of Kentucky Student Center in Lexington, Ky., on Monday, October. 22, 2012.

University finalizes changes to guide disciplinary processes in cases of alleged sexual assault

June 18, 2018
UK Students cheer prior to starting lineups during the game against Tennessee on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Tennessee defeated Kentucky 61-59. Photo by Hunter Mitchell.

Goodbye, basketball ticket lotteries: UK students will get tickets via app

June 13, 2018
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UK tuition costs to rise again in next year’s proposed budget

June 12, 2018
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UK seeks to fire tenured journalism professor over sales of his own textbook

May 17, 2018
President Eli Capilouto mingles before speaking at the Clothesline Project event in the Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building on April 12, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

UK to help pay employee tuition to other state universities for next three years

May 1, 2018

Current Ohio State employee chosen as UK College of Engineering’s new dean

April 30, 2018
The Kentucky Rifle team is named team of the year at the Catspy Awards on Monday, April 23, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

The 2018 CATSPYs winners are…

April 23, 2018
A Lexington police officer addresses students in the tailgating area on Keenelands grounds on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

Arrests made at Keeneland in student-filled tailgating area

April 21, 2018
Provost David Blackwell addresses members of UK Staff Senate on Jan. 23, 2018 in Lewis Honors College. Blackwell assumed his role on Jan. 8. 

Search for Dean of Libraries postponed til fall, provost says

April 20, 2018
President Eli Capilouto listens to the audience during the UK Senators meeting at the University of Kentucky Student Center in Lexington, Ky., on Monday, October. 22, 2012.

Capilouto responds to concerns over tuition waiver legislation

April 20, 2018
UK journalism student Maris Halpern works on her laptop in her Media Storytelling class in the basement of the Enoch Grehan Journalism Building on April 4, 2018. 

Need help with UK’s changing Wi-Fi? Check out this week’s help session schedule

April 16, 2018
Justin Smith looks on along with Efrian Diaz Jr. and Roman Gonzalez Jr. during a bond hearing for the 3 suspects involved in the murder of former Kernel photo editor Jonathan Krueger at the Fayette County Circuit Court in Lexington, Ky. on Friday, February 5, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Suspects in former Kernel editor’s murder ruled competent; trial set for 2019

April 9, 2018
Chase W. Helvey, 24, was arrested on Thursday, March 29 in connection with a homicide on Maxwelton court that occured on Sunday, March 25. 

UPDATE: Man arrested, charged with murder in Maxwelton Court homicide case

March 29, 2018
Lextran bus accident

UPDATE: Driver reportedly passed out before bus collided with 5 parked cars on Limestone

March 26, 2018

Near campus car accident likely linked to serious assault, UKPD says

March 26, 2018

KSR’s Matt Jones may run for Senate if McConnell seeks reelection

March 25, 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. 

BREAKING: State Street filled and emptied in just over an hour after UK’s Sweet 16 loss

March 23, 2018

Former UK basketball player Richie Farmer arrested and charged with DUI

March 22, 2018

UK student dies in ATV accident while on spring break

March 11, 2018
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Campus tornado drill tomorrow, UKPD says

February 28, 2018
Head coach John Calipari talks with Kevin Knox and Sacha Killeya-Jones during the game against Centre College on Friday, November 3, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 106-63. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

UPDATE: Calipari said he has no involvement; UK to conduct internal investigation

February 23, 2018
Sophomore Jade Dries along with a fellow UK student stop by the DanceBlue booth during DanceBlue Blitzs Week outside White Hall on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kaitlyn Gumm| Staff

DanceBlue Blitz Week counts down to fundraising deadlines

January 22, 2018
Members of the UK Physical Plant Division watched as the parking lot and walkway outside Funkhouser was flooded with ankle deep water due to a broken water line on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Broken water line caused ankle-deep flooding in walkway, parking lot at Funkhouser

November 29, 2017
Kentuckians march in downtown Lexington to protest President Donald Trumps decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

Capilouto responds to Trump’s plans to end DACA

September 6, 2017
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