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Acting dean of the College of Education reappointed
Acting dean of the College of Education reappointed
December 19, 2024
A young volunteer looks at books during the Firefighter Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Fire Fighter North Pole off New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters supports families with annual toy program
December 18, 2024
Volunteers help attendees choose gifts during the Firefighter Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Fire Fighter North Pole off New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: the annual Lexington Firefighter’s Toy Program
December 15, 2024
Paula Scanlan takes the stage during the Young Americans for Freedom event held at the Gatton Student Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Former swimmer speaks at ‘Keep Men Out of Women’s Sports’ event
December 15, 2024
Alpha Phi Alpha Members with this year's Miss Black and Gold, Miss Gold, and Miss Epsilon Chi during the Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant on Dec. 4, 2024 at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
Contestants take the stage at Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant
December 15, 2024
Acting dean of the College of Education reappointed
Acting dean of the College of Education reappointed
December 19, 2024
Paula Scanlan takes the stage during the Young Americans for Freedom event held at the Gatton Student Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Former swimmer speaks at ‘Keep Men Out of Women’s Sports’ event
December 15, 2024
Students fill their plates with chicken tenders before grabbing waffles during the Crunch Brunch event on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students unwind with food, activities at Crunch Brunch
December 13, 2024
Callie Brown, a graduate student, purchases a poinsettias during the Horticulture Club Winter Sale on Dec. 11, 2024 at the Agriculture North Building Lobby, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
Horticulture Club sells wreaths and plants for winter sale
December 12, 2024
A student chooses a song to break-dance to during Rhythm Riot on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at UKFCU Esports Lounge in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Gamers get down at Rhythm Riot
December 11, 2024
The class of 2026 fills the student section at Big Blue U on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel
‘Healthier, wealthier, wiser Kentucky.’ The changing landscape of UK
August 25, 2022
The Albert B. Chandler Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
More people than ever are applying to the College of Medicine. Students and faculty have ideas about why
September 9, 2021
UK mandates weekly COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated faculty, staff and students
August 26, 2021
UK to require both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals to wear masks indoors
August 6, 2021
Database breach discovered in UK College of Education; UK to implement new security measures
August 5, 2021
A young volunteer looks at books during the Firefighter Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Fire Fighter North Pole off New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters supports families with annual toy program
December 18, 2024
Volunteers help attendees choose gifts during the Firefighter Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Fire Fighter North Pole off New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: the annual Lexington Firefighter’s Toy Program
December 15, 2024
Parade participants ride horses down the route during the Lexington Holiday parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Lexingtonians marched into the holiday season at the Lexington Holiday Parade
December 10, 2024
Attendees walk through the various booths during the Crafted Social Winter Market on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Greyline Station in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Lexington community shops, skates at Winter Market
December 8, 2024
A parade participant waves at bystanders during the Lexington Holiday parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: The annual Lexington Holiday Parade
December 8, 2024
Paula Scanlan takes the stage during the Young Americans for Freedom event held at the Gatton Student Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Former swimmer speaks at ‘Keep Men Out of Women’s Sports’ event
December 15, 2024
Donald Trump delivers a victory speech at his official watch party in the early hours of Nov. 6, 2024 at a Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida. Photo from livestream by the Associated Press.
Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris concedes
November 6, 2024
Emma Lee Curtis reacts to winning Lexington Fayette Urban County Council District 4 at the Team Fayette and the Fayette County Young Democrats Election Night Watch Party on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at Greyline Station in Lexington, Kentucky. Curtis is the first openly transgender woman on the county council. photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
PHOTOS: Emotions rise at Team Fayette Election Night Party
November 5, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Live 2024 presidential election updates
November 5, 2024
Voters fill out their ballots on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at The Carver Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer
PHOTOS: Voters fill the polls on Election Day 2024
November 5, 2024
Acting dean of the College of Education reappointed
Acting dean of the College of Education reappointed
December 19, 2024
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto speaks to the Kentucky Kernel editors in an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the Main Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
University President Eli Capilouto on campus safety, construction and tuition
November 19, 2024
President Eli Capilouto gives the president's report at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, Board of Trustees Meeting in the Gatton Student Center, Harris Ballroom, Friday, Sep 13, 2024. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Capilouto discusses record enrollment at UK Board of Trustees meeting
September 16, 2024
Shared governance stones outside of J. David Rosenberg College of Law Building on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
UK Board of Trustees vote to adopt President’s Recommendation 6
June 24, 2024
Resolution on Shared Governance at UK approved in Senate Council meeting
Resolution on Shared Governance at UK approved in Senate Council meeting
April 13, 2024
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
November 25, 2024
Timothy Umstead's mugshot from the Fayette County jail website on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Umstead was arrested on the night of Feb. 7, and he was booked on Feb. 8.
Former UK student’s weapon possession charges reduced
February 12, 2024
Thomas "Lofton" Hazelwood
‘He’s not gonna make it to serenades.’ The missing details of the Hazelwood investigation
November 17, 2022
Excerpts from UK's Student Code of Conduct investigation reveal FarmHouse Fraternity showed a “deeply ingrained culture of alcohol and hazing behaviors.”
UK’s FarmHouse Fraternity had a culture of hazing, investigations reveal
November 17, 2022
An anonymous tip, submitted to UK on September 19, 2020, via the incident reporting form, alleges that Delta Sigma Phi held an over-capacity party. A copy of the tip was obtained by the Kentucky Kernel via an open records request.
Multiple fraternities suspended for COVID-19 infractions
September 28, 2021
Gabi Franzone, the Student Activities Board Executive Director of Event Management, hands out a coat, hat, and gloves at the annual Coats for Cats event on Nov. 13 held in the Center for Student Involvement in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Annie Alvarez | Staff
‘Coats for Cats’ provides students with opportunity for winter gear
November 22, 2024
Former NBA player and Kentucky basketball player Rex Chapman speaks during SpeakBlue with Rex Chapman on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
SAB and SGA present ‘Speak Blue’ featuring Rex Chapman
April 5, 2023
Isaac Sutherland, left, and Mallory Hudson answer questions during the SGA Presidential and Vice Presidential Debate on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
SGA court finds Sutherland/Hudson violated election rules, Sutherland will appeal
March 23, 2023
Lizzy Hornung, left, and Jason Marcus were named the 2023 student body president and vice president on March 8.
SGA disqualifies unofficial student body president and vice president winners, names new official winners
March 9, 2023
Ashlee Bell, a junior marketing major, pays for parking outside William T. Young Library on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Students can park for free using SGA coupon program
February 10, 2023
Saif Al-Khafaji was arrested by Louisville Airport police on a warrant issued in Fayette County. Al-Khafaji was charged with first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree indecent exposure. Photo sourced from WDRB.
Suspect arrested for reported on-campus sexual assault released from jail
November 24, 2024
Crime bulletin alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault
Crime bulletin alerts campus community of 5th reported sexual assault
November 15, 2024
Tape patches bullet holes in the Cornerstone Parking Structure window after a shooting at Raising Canes across Winslow Street on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
UKPD to increase safety measures, access to be limited for parking on campus
November 7, 2024
Tape patches bullet holes in the Cornerstone Parking Structure window after a shooting at Raising Canes across the street on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.
Gunfire near UK campus sparks alert confusion, bullet holes found in building
November 3, 2024
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 sentenced to 12 months in jail after being arrested for assault in 2022
October 17, 2024
Anna Pollock looks back at the stage wall on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at The Burl in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
ROOTS OF CREATIVITY: Anna Pollock leans on nature to connect art and music
December 18, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Book of the week: ‘Carry On,’ by Rainbow Rowell
December 15, 2024
A comedian cracks a joke during his set on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Comedy Off Broadway, in Lexington, Kentucky. | Photo provided by Nick Marcum.
Laughter takes the stage at Comedy Off Broadway’s open mic night
December 13, 2024
Doug Frutos takes the first jump of the day off the Young's High Bridge on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Photo by Ava Bumgarner | Staff
‘Stealing altitude’: How Vertigo Bungees crew fosters family and friendship in the sky
December 11, 2024
A member of the Rock Climbing Club looks over at other members climbing on the wall during the weekly club meeting for the UK Rock Climbing Club on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at Johnson Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
UK Rock Climbing Club scales new heights
December 9, 2024
Physics sophomore Nate Bussard (front) and mechanical engineering freshman Eddie Alvarez fight for a loose ball during the lacrosse practice at Goodbarn field on Wednesday. Photo by Zach Brake
JOINING THE MOVEMENT: Kentucky becomes the 27th state to sanction high school lacrosse championships
December 17, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (0) dunks the ball during the basketball game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 93-85. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
CATS OVER CARDS: No. 5 Kentucky men down Louisville 93-85 inside Rupp Arena
December 17, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) calls a defensive play during the Kentucky vs Purdue women’s basketball on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Kentucky won 82-52. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
No. 16 Kentucky downs Purdue 82-52, marking first program win against Big Ten opponent since the 2022-23 season
December 17, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Skylar Killough-Wilhelm does the splits in the air during her floor routine during the Kentucky Blue White women’s gymnastics meet on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky Gymnastics hosts annual Blue vs White meet
December 16, 2024
Kentucky player gets tackled during the Kentucky vs Tennessee Men's Rugby Club game on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the William H. Pieratt Fields in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Won 42-25. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky rugby defeats UMass to earn spot in NCR D1-AA Championship
December 15, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops shrugs during the Kentucky vs. Texas football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Kentucky lost 31-14. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kernel at the Buzzer: A Long Road Ahead
December 8, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) hug after a timeout was called during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A New Era
November 22, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) after defeating Duke during the basketball game vs. Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Popes and Devils
November 15, 2024
Kentucky wideout Fred Farrier II (13) jogs off the field during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Turning the Page
November 1, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) looks for an open receiver during the football game vs. Florida on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Kentucky lost 48-20. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: One Last Chance
October 25, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (0) dunks the ball during the basketball game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 93-85. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
CATS OVER CARDS: No. 5 Kentucky men down Louisville 93-85 inside Rupp Arena
December 17, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) pokes the ball free from Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4)during the basketball game vs. Gonzaga on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Kentucky won 90-89. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s basketball star Jaxson Robinson proves vital for Cats’ championship aspirations in Seattle
December 15, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) holds up L’s downs after the basketball game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 93-85. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
No. 5 Kentucky defeats Louisville 93-85
December 14, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) smiles after making a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. Colgate on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 78-67. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
No. 5 Kentucky defeats Colgate 78-67
December 11, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (0) gets Colgate Raiders guard Chandler Baker (10) to jump after a pump fake during the basketball game vs. Colgate on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
At the buzzer: No. 5 Kentucky men’s basketball survives scare, downs Colgate 78-67
December 11, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) calls a defensive play during the Kentucky vs Purdue women’s basketball on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Kentucky won 82-52. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
No. 16 Kentucky downs Purdue 82-52, marking first program win against Big Ten opponent since the 2022-23 season
December 17, 2024
Kentukcy Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks yells 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
Kentucky women’s basketball slides to No. 16 in Week 6 AP Top 25
December 15, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Gabby Brooks (11) high fives fans after the Kentucky vs. Queens women’s basketball on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 87-45. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball decimates Queens Royals inside Historic Memorial Coliseum
December 15, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Teonni Key (7) fights for a rebound during the Kentucky vs Purdue women’s basketball on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Kentucky won 82-52. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Photos: No. 16 Kentucky women’s basketball wins 82-52 over Purdue
December 15, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Lexi Blue (4) fights for a rebound during the Kentucky vs Queens women’s basketball on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 87-45. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 16 Kentucky Women’s basketball beats Queens 87-45
December 10, 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
December 9, 2024
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
Louisville players celebrate while carrying the Governors Cup after the football game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Kroger Feild in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 41-14. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky loses 41-14 to Louisville in 2024 Governors Cup
December 1, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) hands the ball off to Kentucky Wildcats running back Jamarion Wilcox (10) during the football game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
RAPID-FIRE RECAP: Four takeaways from Kentucky football’s Governor’s Cup embarrassment
November 30, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats running back Jamarion Wilcox (10) runs the ball down the field during the football game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
At the Whistle: Kentucky football falls 41-14 to Louisville in 2024 Governor’s Cup
November 30, 2024
Kentucky Pitcher Ryan Hagenow delivers a pitch to home plate. Kentucky beat Oregon State 3-2 to win the Lexington Super Regional and advance to the 2024 College World Series on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff
Kentucky baseball announces fall exhibition against Wright State in Ohio
October 4, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione talks to reporters after the No. 18 Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-8. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky baseball head coach Nick Mingione receives significant contract extension
September 7, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Émilien Pitre (4) runs to third base during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 15-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky baseball infielder Emilien Pitre selected by Tampa Bay Rays in 2024 MLB Draft
July 14, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt (21) runs to first base during the Kentucky vs. Evansville home opener baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-3. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky baseball star Ryan Waldschmidt drafted No. 31 overall by Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024 MLB Draft
July 14, 2024
Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt swings during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-13. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
MLB Draft expert wary of UK’s Ryan Waldschmidt as first-round MLB Draft pick
July 12, 2024
A Kentucky player slides into home during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky softball falls short in Stillwater Regional, ends 2024 season
May 22, 2024
Kentucky pitcher Alexia Lacatena (35) prepares to pitch the ball during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky softball selected for 15th straight NCAA Tournament, will play in Stillwater Regional
May 13, 2024
Kentucky outfielder Vanessa Nesby prepares to throw the ball towards home during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
No. 25 Kentucky softball’s SEC Tournament run ends early after loss to Ole Miss
May 8, 2024
Kentucky infielder/outfielder Peyton Plotts (37) prepares to bat during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
No. 24 Kentucky softball swept by No. 3 Tennessee in final weekend of regular season
May 7, 2024
Kentucky pitcher Sydney Langdon (33) pitches the ball during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
No. 22 Kentucky softball falls short in final home series against South Carolina
May 1, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Skylar Killough-Wilhelm does the splits in the air during her floor routine during the Kentucky Blue White women’s gymnastics meet on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky Gymnastics hosts annual Blue vs White meet
December 16, 2024
Inside Memorial Coliseum while renovations are being done Friday, July 12, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Construction at Memorial Coliseum continues as fall rapidly approaches
July 13, 2024
Jillian Procasky, Annie Riegert, and Makenzie Wilson watch their teammates perform during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.
‘Team 50’ ends historic season in NCAA Tournament Regionals
April 10, 2024
Cecily Rizo performs her bars routine during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.
Records continue to break for Kentucky gymnastics after finishing third in SEC Championship
March 28, 2024
Raena Worley winks after completing her bars routine during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.
Kentucky gymnastics sweeps Kidney Care Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Championship
March 24, 2024
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 IN THE PROS: Gabriel Diallo achieves childhood dream as top 100 tennis player
November 19, 2024
Members of the Kentucky men's tennis team celebrate during the No. 5 Kentucky vs. Illinois men's tennis match on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3 Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
FAMILY AND CHARACTER: A look into the unique world of college tennis recruiting
September 13, 2024
Senior Joshua Lapadat looks to hit the ball at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. He wins his sets 6-3 and 6-1 respectively.
Kentucky men’s tennis relishes in offseason awards ahead of pivotal 2024-25 season.
July 5, 2024
Freshman Eli Stephenson warms up at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Key takeaways for Kentucky men’s tennis following NCAA Tournament defeat
May 22, 2024
Sophomore Jaden Weekes warms up at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky men’s tennis prepares for critical Elite Eight matchup in NCAA Tournament
May 16, 2024
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 closes out 2024 with highest aggregate score of the season
November 25, 2024
Kentucky fifth year Emmie Sellers and junior Allison Buesseler prepare shots during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
No. 1 Kentucky rife remains undefeated after defeating No. 8 Air Force and No. 12 Akron in tri-meet
November 24, 2024
Kentucky Rifle
No. 4 Kentucky rifle remains unbeaten after victorious tri-match against No. 6 Murray State, No. 13 Army
November 17, 2024
Kentucky Rifle
No. 4 Kentucky rifle bests No. 11 Ole Miss 4,740-4,714
November 5, 2024
Kentucky fifth year Emmie Sellers and junior Allison Buesseler prepare shots during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
No. 5 Kentucky rifle outlasts No. 12 Navy in tightly contested battle
October 29, 2024
Inside Memorial Coliseum while renovations are being done Friday, July 12, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Construction at Memorial Coliseum continues as fall rapidly approaches
July 13, 2024
The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT finishes 2024 season as national runner up
April 16, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats junior Gabbi Freeman competes during the Kentucky vs. Michigan State STUNT game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Michigan State won 15-14. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps weekend in Ashland ahead of National Championship
April 7, 2024
Jocelyn Zerr (#19) and Chloe Lynch (#17) compete during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT concludes California week 4-1
March 26, 2024
Jocelyn Zerr (#19) and Chloe Lynch (#17) compete during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT boasts strong showing at Dallas Baptist Tournament
February 20, 2024
Kentucky 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
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye (17) celebrates with teammates after getting an ace during the volleyball match vs. Minnesota on Friday, Dec, 6, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Robby Robinson.
Kentucky volleyball stars rack up accolades ahead of postseason
December 7, 2024
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
Kentucky soccer huddles together before the Kentucky vs Bradley Men’s Soccer game on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky and Bradley tied 2-2. Photo by Annie Alvarez | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer bests South Carolina in quarterfinals of Sun Belt Conference Tournament
November 11, 2024
Kentucky forward Logan Dorsey, looks up to put in a cross during the Kentucky vs. Oral Roberts men's soccer game on Thursday, Aug. 22nd, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Christan Kantonsky | Staff
HISTORIC HAT TRICK: Logan Dorsey propels Kentucky men’s soccer to 7-4 win over Georgia State
November 7, 2024
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.
HAT TRICK: Logan Dorsey shines in 5-0 victory over Costal Carolina
October 28, 2024
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 defender chases for the ball against Florida player in Kentucky Women’s Soccer Game vs Florida, on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams drew 0-0. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer gears up for NCAA Tournament after crushing loss in conference tournament
November 14, 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’s Collins Kiprop Kipngok and Morgan Dick lead successful showing
November 6, 2024
CATS RUN WILD: Kentucky’s Ed Bird sets course record at Gans Creek Classic
September 29, 2024
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Kentucky track and field wraps up regular season with new records
February 11, 2024
A Kentucky track and field athlete leads the pack in the 60 meter hurdles event during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky track and field set new records at Tom Jones Memorial
April 16, 2023
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Masai Russell breaks 100-meter hurdles record at Texas Relays.
April 3, 2023
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.
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A swimmer competes during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive men defeat Tennessee for the first time in 71 years 173-127
December 15, 2024
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 comes up short in Tennessee Invitational
November 25, 2024
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 gears up for bounce back season after tumultuous 2023-24 calendar
November 7, 2024
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 swim and dives dominates West Virginia in an early season clash
October 28, 2024
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 kicks off 2024 season in Columbus
October 25, 2024
Kentucky women’s golf’s Elin Pudas Remler racks up career honors
November 19, 2024
Kentucky men’s golf places eighth in Steelwood Collegiate Invitational
October 30, 2024
MEET THE TEAM: Kentucky men’s golf 2024-25
October 17, 2024
Kentucky women's golf sophomore Brooke Oberparleiter at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics
Kentucky women’s golf finishes sixth in Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational
October 14, 2024
Kentucky men’s golf hosts Cullan Brown Collegiate, places two teams in top ten
October 14, 2024
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
A fan celebrates after Kentucky scores 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 earns statement sweep over Liberty Flames in Lynchburg
November 6, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) 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
COLUMN: It’s time for Kentucky football to turn to Cutter Boley full time
October 27, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats linebacker J.J. Weaver (13) celebrates after a stop during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. by Matthew Mueller | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky’s front seven is among the best in the country and will prove it against Vanderbilt
October 11, 2024
University of Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari testifies in front of the Senate Education Committee in favor of Senate bill 6, which passed unanimously on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Kentucky State Capitol annex building in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
COLUMN: Matthew Sluka fiasco further proves that college football isn’t college football anymore
September 27, 2024
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops speaks to a game official during the game between Kentucky and South Carolina. Kentucky lost to South Carolina 31-6. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Kentucky football has peaked and change is necessary
September 20, 2024
Head Coach Mark Stoops speaks with members of the media about Kentucky’s upcoming season during Kentucky Football’s media day on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Kentucky football is fine and the outrage after Georgia was unwarranted
September 20, 2024
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Vivek Ramaswamy — American patriot or sketchy entrepreneur?
December 17, 2024
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The best movies to enjoy this holiday season
December 14, 2024
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The risk of limited abortion access
December 8, 2024
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Trump’s stance on immigration is unconstitutional
December 7, 2024
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Fighting the modern media machine
December 1, 2024
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COLUMN: Democrats gifted Trump his second term
November 24, 2024
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COLUMN: There is nothing undemocratic about third parties
November 4, 2024
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COLUMN: Kamala Harris has a Palestine problem
September 28, 2024
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COLUMN: Harris had a better debate than Trump
September 18, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: The end of DEI is a bad sign for UK
September 15, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
EDITORIAL: Your vote matters
October 22, 2024
UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.
EDITORIAL: UK must protect those who cannot protect themselves
April 23, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
Editorial: Defending DEI against legislative threats is vital to the future of Kentucky
March 29, 2024
A man stands in protest for the lives killed in Gaza holding a sign that reads 'ceasefire now' on Nov. 7, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Editorial: A plea for peace: A ceasefire in Gaza is imperative
February 27, 2024
A dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is injected into a patient’s arm. Illustration by Abbey Cutrer
Editorial: Students have the power to cultivate a healthy campus
November 16, 2023
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel- Episode 4
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel- Episode 4
December 17, 2024
VIDEO:Annual St. ‘Nich’ Festival
VIDEO:Annual St. ‘Nich’ Festival
December 17, 2024
Volunteers set up stations last minute before the Firefighter Toy Drive begins on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Fire Fighter North Pole off New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
VIDEO: Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters hosts 94th annual toy drive
December 16, 2024
VIDEO: The Emo Night Tour
VIDEO: The Emo Night Tour
December 15, 2024
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Back Like They Never Left
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Back Like They Never Left
December 15, 2024
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 2
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 2
November 25, 2024
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1
April 24, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
BROADCAST: DEI Editorial
March 29, 2024
BROADCAST: LeAndre Hayes
BROADCAST: LeAndre Hayes
December 13, 2023
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel- Episode 4
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel- Episode 4
December 17, 2024
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Back Like They Never Left
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Back Like They Never Left
December 15, 2024
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel-Episode Three
December 11, 2024
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 12
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 12
December 8, 2024
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
VIDEO:Annual St. ‘Nich’ Festival
VIDEO:Annual St. ‘Nich’ Festival
December 17, 2024
Volunteers set up stations last minute before the Firefighter Toy Drive begins on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Fire Fighter North Pole off New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
VIDEO: Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters hosts 94th annual toy drive
December 16, 2024
VIDEO: The Emo Night Tour
VIDEO: The Emo Night Tour
December 15, 2024
Alpha Phi Alpha Members with this year's Miss Black and Gold, Miss Gold, and Miss Epsilon Chi during the Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant on Dec. 4, 2024 at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
VIDEO: Alpha Phi Alpha hosts Miss Black and Gold Pageant
December 13, 2024
VIDEO: UK YAF hosts speaker Paula Scanlan
VIDEO: UK YAF hosts speaker Paula Scanlan
December 11, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Skylar Killough-Wilhelm does the splits in the air during her floor routine during the Kentucky Blue White women’s gymnastics meet on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky Gymnastics hosts annual Blue vs White meet
December 16, 2024
Volunteers help attendees choose gifts during the Firefighter Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Fire Fighter North Pole off New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: the annual Lexington Firefighter’s Toy Program
December 15, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Teonni Key (7) fights for a rebound during the Kentucky vs Purdue women’s basketball on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Kentucky won 82-52. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Photos: No. 16 Kentucky women’s basketball wins 82-52 over Purdue
December 15, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) holds up L’s downs after the basketball game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 93-85. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
No. 5 Kentucky defeats Louisville 93-85
December 14, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) smiles after making a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. Colgate on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 78-67. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
No. 5 Kentucky defeats Colgate 78-67
December 11, 2024
Just as you may know your IQ or EQ—cognitive and emotional intelligence—it’s wise to know your OQ or oral health quotient and the links between oral health and overall health.
Sponsored Content: Do You Know Your OQ? Time To Promote Your Healthier Future
March 29, 2022
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December 2, 2024
Saif Al-Khafaji was arrested by Louisville Airport police on a warrant issued in Fayette County. Al-Khafaji was charged with first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree indecent exposure. Photo sourced from WDRB.

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November 10, 2024
Tape patches bullet holes in the Cornerstone Parking Structure window after a shooting at Raising Canes across Winslow Street on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

UKPD to increase safety measures, access to be limited for parking on campus

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November 7, 2024
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November 5, 2024
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October 23, 2024
UKPD reports fourth sexual assault this semester

UKPD reports fourth sexual assault this semester

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October 21, 2024

Douglas Brinkley delivers Wendell H. Ford Lecture on the presidential election

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October 12, 2024
A student holds a sign and flowers at a vigil for the deaths in Palestine on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Coalition for Palestine at UK hosts ‘A Vigil for One Year of Genocide’

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October 9, 2024
Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester

Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester

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October 2, 2024
Key takeaways from the Vance-Walz debate

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October 2, 2024
UKPD reports drug-related incident on campus

UKPD reports drug-related incident on campus

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September 17, 2024
Residence Life to add additional security to dorms

Residence Life to add additional security to dorms

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
September 13, 2024
Firefighters put out a car fire on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in the William T. Young Library parking lot in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Alexis Baker | Staff

Car catches fire in Willy T. parking lot

Lilly Keith and Alexis Baker
September 12, 2024
Key takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate

Key takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate

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September 10, 2024
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot

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September 7, 2024
UKPD presence to increase on North Campus

UKPD presence to increase on North Campus

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
September 5, 2024
UK students involved in sexual assault on campus

UK students involved in sexual assault on campus

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Reporter
September 4, 2024
Corey Omarion Reyes, 23 (left) and Jahiem K. Mullins, 22, stand for their mugshots. Photos from Fayette Co. Detention Center.

UK student robbed outside Patterson and Boyd Hall

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September 4, 2024
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August 30, 2024
Students walk to their next class on the first day of classes Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

The fall 2024 semester kicks into high gear

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August 27, 2024
Sophia Rosing's mugshot from the Fayette County jail website.

Sophia Rosing pleads guilty after felony charge was reduced to a misdemeanor

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
August 21, 2024
Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building renderings provided by UK.

New $60 million Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building breaks ground

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
May 16, 2024
Faculty members, professors and students gather for a Board of Trustees meeting at the University of Kentucky on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

UK Board of Trustees passes President’s Recommendation 4 affecting university shared governance

Lilly Keith and Hannah Stanley
April 26, 2024
Students react to winners of the third race on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Keeneland During College day in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Keeneland’s College Scholarship Day awards local students

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2024
Joe Bologna stands in front of his portrait on the 50th Anniversary of his pizzeria on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Joe Bologna's Restaurant and Pizzeria in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Beloved restaurant-owner Joe Bologna to retire after a life in the business

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
April 16, 2024
Deborah Yetter, Jean Porteron, Betty Winston Bayé, Deborah Taylor Givens, Paul Prather, and Peter Baniak pose for a photo after the Kentucky Journalism Hall of fame induction ceremony on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame honors 7 new inductees; Al Cross gives Creason Lecture

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2024
Resolution on Shared Governance at UK approved in Senate Council meeting

Resolution on Shared Governance at UK approved in Senate Council meeting

Lilly Keith, Reporter
April 13, 2024
People watch as jockeys and their horses take to the track at the start of the third race on opening day during the Spring meet on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

UK students attend opening day at Keeneland Spring Meet

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
April 9, 2024
A police officer tells Sajida Megariaf to leave a Turning Point even on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Najma Amarkhail

Turning Point guest speaker event met with protest

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2024
People shop at vintage booths at the Kentucky Vintage Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff

Kentucky Vintage Festival at Greyline Station unites fashion, live music and motorcycles

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2024
UKPD respond to a student dispute at William T. Young Library

UKPD respond to a student dispute at William T. Young Library

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2024
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks at an event during President Biden’s visit to Kentucky to discuss infrastructure on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, near the Brent Spence Bridge in Covington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | File

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican Leader in November

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2024

‘A once in a lifetime opportunity.’ Miss Kentucky Mallory Hudson reflects on Miss America and her pageant journey

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
February 26, 2024
Construction takes place for the Christian Student Fellowship ‘campus hub’ on the corner of Columbia and Woodland Avenue on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Christian Student Fellowship $19 million renovation to provide a ‘multi-million dollar home’ to students

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
February 19, 2024
Blind date couple Madison Blair and Emma Grace Hague talk to the other blind date couple, Sam Wakeman and Shelby Hayes, during dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Bella Cafe in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Lex get together for a blind date

Lilly Keith and Adah Hufana
February 13, 2024
UK Dance production of HOME on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Photo by Mark Cornelison | UKphoto

Annual Fine Arts College dance recital tackles modern-day issues

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2024
An attendee pours maple syrup on their pancakes during the CivicLex free pancake breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at the Woodhill Community Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

CivicLex pancake breakfast engages community in local government

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
Pence Hall. Photo provided by the University of Kentucky.

Pence Hall’s $32M project to house College of Communication and Information

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January 25, 2024
Sun shines on the exterior of Frazee Hall after its newly unveiled renovation at the University of Kentucky on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Lexington Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Frazee Hall renovation creates new space for student resources

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2024
An attendee receives a t-shirt during the SAB Crunch Brunch event on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Annual Crunch Brunch takes over student center for a night off of studying

Lilly Keith, Reporter
December 8, 2023
Alex Perry and Alex Nacke laugh during the Trans Pride Party event on Nov. 15, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky, at the Gatton Student Center. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Pride party unites community during Transgender Week of Awareness

Lilly Keith, Reporter
November 16, 2023
Incumbent Democratic Governor Andy Beshear gives his acceptance speech after winning the 2023 Gubernatorial race at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Beshear celebrates win at election night event in Louisville

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November 7, 2023
Journalism students participate in a masterclass with The Atlantic editor Jenisha Watts on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at Cornerstone in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo provided by Kyra Hunting

UK graduate and editor for The Atlantic returns home, hosts journalism workshop

Lilly Keith, Reporter
November 2, 2023
Anna Prosser poses for a photo on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Camp Kesem. Provided photo by Alina Jablonski

A second family: How Camp Kesem worked its ‘magic’ on Anna Prosser

Lilly Keith, Reporter
October 31, 2023
Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at the University of Kentucky performing at the universities National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at The Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jenna Stewart | Staff

Annual NPHC Homecoming Step Show celebrates culture

Lilly Keith, Reporter
October 16, 2023
The new executive editor of the Lexington Herald-Leader, Rick Green, speaks to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at the Singletary Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

‘Protect those who have no protector.’ New Lexington Herald-Leader Editor Rick Green talks passion and importance of journalism

Lilly Keith, Reporter
October 5, 2023
Shredded cell phones rest in a bin in the Mining and Mineral Resources Building after the Shred Your Cellphone event on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Lilly Keith | Staff

3rd annual Shred Your Cellphone event educates students on recycling technology

Lilly Keith, Reporter
September 28, 2023
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