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A map on the fence blocking off the White Hall Classroom Building on the University of Kentucky’s campus for renovations shows alternate walking routes amidst White Hall renovations on Friday, March, 28, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Ongoing White Hall renovation impacts campus life
March 29, 2025
Inside of a rock shelter on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Red River Gorge in Slade, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Trump’s executive order set to displace workers from national parks, including Red River Gorge
March 26, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Protestors hold signs and march during a Rally for Human Rights on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
‘Stand for the truth, even if it’s against yourself;’ Lexington rallies for human rights worldwide
March 23, 2025
Chase McGuire leaves the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury
March 22, 2025
A map on the fence blocking off the White Hall Classroom Building on the University of Kentucky’s campus for renovations shows alternate walking routes amidst White Hall renovations on Friday, March, 28, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Ongoing White Hall renovation impacts campus life
March 29, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Chase McGuire leaves the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury
March 22, 2025
UK President Capilouto addresses university investigation led by US Department of Education
UK President Capilouto addresses university investigation led by US Department of Education
March 14, 2025
Sophia Rosing poses for her mugshot after being sentenced to 12 months in jail for assault on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Photo provided by Fayette County jail website
Former UK student to serve remainder of sentence, court denies shock probation request
March 12, 2025
Authors Rachel Elliot and Willie Carver Jr. watch Frank X Walker deliver a story to the audience during the LGBT Trailblazers event on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rachel Trotter | Staff
‘UK Trailblazers’ share journeys of literary joy and hardship during Lunch and Lit
March 4, 2025
A crowd of students gather with signs to protest outside the William T. Young Library during the Day of DEI Protest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students protest for state-wide ‘Day of DEI’
March 1, 2025
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
February 28, 2025
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman speaks during the Lewis Honors College Leadership Conference on Saturday Feb. 22, 2025 at University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College in Lexington Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky lieutenant governor speaks at Leadership Conference hosted by Singletary Scholars
February 24, 2025
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
February 19, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Protestors hold signs and march during a Rally for Human Rights on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
‘Stand for the truth, even if it’s against yourself;’ Lexington rallies for human rights worldwide
March 23, 2025
Chase McGuire leaves the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury
March 22, 2025
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education
March 20, 2025
People dance on stage during the Trailblazer Luminaries: A Women's History Month Celebration on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Farish Theater in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
‘It’s no longer a dream, it’s real,’ Trailblazer Luminaries honors impact of local women during Women’s History Month
March 17, 2025
Inside of a rock shelter on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Red River Gorge in Slade, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Trump’s executive order set to displace workers from national parks, including Red River Gorge
March 26, 2025
Protestors hold signs and march during a Rally for Human Rights on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
‘Stand for the truth, even if it’s against yourself;’ Lexington rallies for human rights worldwide
March 23, 2025
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education
March 20, 2025
Flags fly outside the International Center on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
US Department of State funding paused for Fulbright and other study-abroad programs
March 14, 2025
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
March 3, 2025
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
March 3, 2025
A crowd of students gather with signs to protest outside the William T. Young Library during the Day of DEI Protest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students protest for state-wide ‘Day of DEI’
March 1, 2025
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
February 28, 2025
A Professor walks by the University of Kentucky’s College of Law on Monday, Feb. 20, 2025 at J. David Rosenberg College of Law in Lexington, Kentucky. Sydney Yonker | Staff
UK receives letter regarding racial discrimination from US Department of Education
February 20, 2025
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
February 19, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Former UK student Sophia Rosing walks into her sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Rosing was sentenced to 12 months in jail for assaulting a student desk clerk in November 2022. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Former UK student asks for early release from 12-month sentence
February 27, 2025
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
November 25, 2024
Timothy Umstead's mugshot from the Fayette County jail website on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Umstead was arrested on the night of Feb. 7, and he was booked on Feb. 8.
Former UK student’s weapon possession charges reduced
February 12, 2024
Thomas "Lofton" Hazelwood
‘He’s not gonna make it to serenades.’ The missing details of the Hazelwood investigation
November 17, 2022
Presidential Candidate Morgan Brooke speaking during the SGA Presidential Debate on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at the Worsham Room in the Gatton Student Center. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff
Presidential and vice presidential candidates share platforms at SGA debate
February 18, 2025
University of Kentucky Student Government Association senate executive council members discuss the Y’all Means All resolution, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Casey Sebastiano | Staff
UKSGA puts off resolution reaffirming commitment to inclusivity amid anti-DEI legislation
February 13, 2025
University of Kentucky Student Government Association (UKSGA) senate executive council members address the student fee allocation committee roster during a full senate meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
UK SGA expands Senate seats, amendments made to Constitution
February 3, 2025
Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
UK SGA holds first ‘Wildcats Safety Alliance Caucus’
January 17, 2025
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
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Chase McGuire leaves the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury
March 22, 2025
Addison Adkins walks out of his arraignment with Mike Roland, his defense attorney, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Adkins is facing charges of rape in the first-degree and strangulation in the second-degree. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students arrested for on-campus rape
March 4, 2025
A UKPD police officer surveys a crowd on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
EDITORIAL: Assaults, shootings and silence: UK’s safety crisis requires transparency
February 26, 2025
Chuck Adams poses for a photo. | Photo provided by Hilary Brown
UKPD officer carries torch, represents Kentucky in the Special Olympics abroad
February 25, 2025
John Winn Miller poses for a headshot.
John Winn Miller: Award-winning journalist to award-winning author
March 27, 2025
Sowing a brighter future: Black Soil KY fosters Kentucky agriculture
Sowing a brighter future: Black Soil KY fosters Kentucky agriculture
March 12, 2025
Members form a circle for a group warmup during the Skitty Cats Improv Club meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2025, at the Fine Arts Building. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff
Skitty Cats Improv Club uplifts through inclusivity and creativity
March 9, 2025
Ric McGee (left), former executive director, and Kelly Weber, the current executive director of Ashland Terrace hug each other on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at the Ashland Terrace Senior Living Community in Lexington, Kentucky. Ric’s Garden is named after McGee. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Ric’s Garden: A blooming sanctuary of community and joy
March 7, 2025
Performance artist, Safiya Nawaar, poses for a portrait in her studio, Arabesque World Dance, in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, Feb. 25, 2025. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Courage and strength: Safiya Nawaar’s journey to belly dancing
March 4, 2025
Kentucky infielder Tyler Bell (6) drinks water from a bat after scoring a run during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky baseball slugged its way past Texas A&M in 14-11 win
March 29, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison fouls Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Sweet Sixteen vs. the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday, March, 28, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tennessee won the game 78-65. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky falls to Tennesee 78-65 in Sweet Sixteen NCAA tournament
March 29, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Auburn players after the basketball game vs. Auburn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-78. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s basketball misses out on UNM star Donovan Dent to UCLA
March 28, 2025
Kentucky infielder Patrick Herrera (1) stands and gets ready to go up to bat during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Disastrous fifth inning proves costly for Kentucky baseball in 9-7 loss to Texas A&M
March 28, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler dribbles against Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler during the first half of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Sweet Sixteen vs. the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
AT THE BUZZER: No. 3 Kentucky experiences ‘March Sadness’ in loss to No. 2 Tennessee
March 28, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops shrugs during the Kentucky vs. Texas football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Kentucky lost 31-14. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kernel at the Buzzer: A Long Road Ahead
December 8, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) hug after a timeout was called during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A New Era
November 22, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) after defeating Duke during the basketball game vs. Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Popes and Devils
November 15, 2024
Kentucky wideout Fred Farrier II (13) jogs off the field during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Turning the Page
November 1, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) looks for an open receiver during the football game vs. Florida on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Kentucky lost 48-20. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: One Last Chance
October 25, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Auburn players after the basketball game vs. Auburn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-78. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s basketball misses out on UNM star Donovan Dent to UCLA
March 28, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler dribbles against Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler during the first half of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Sweet Sixteen vs. the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
AT THE BUZZER: No. 3 Kentucky experiences ‘March Sadness’ in loss to No. 2 Tennessee
March 28, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells out coaching calls during the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 76-57. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky, Mark Pope earns first commitment in 2025 transfer portal with Tulane guard Kam Williams
March 28, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shouts at his players on the court during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March, 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 84-75. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s basketball roster tracker: Looking ahead to the 2025-26 Cats
March 26, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) points at Illinois Fighting Illini bench after scoring a three-point shot during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March, 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky guard Koby Brea shines in Wildcats’ win over Illinois in Milwaukee
March 25, 2025
Kentucky head coach Matthew Mitchell claps after a play during the game against Tennessee on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 80-76. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
After four-year retirement, former Kentucky Head Coach Matthew Mitchell returns to coaching at Houston 
March 28, 2025
University of Kentucky Wildcats Guard Tanah Becker (8) crouches to watch her team during the Kentucky vs Kansas State women’s basketball March Madness game on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-79. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky freshman guard Tanah Becker to enter transfer portal
March 25, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Saniah Tyler (2) watches the ice tick down during the Kentucky vs Arkansas women’s basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 89-69. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Saniah Tyler becomes second Kentucky player to enter the transfer portal on day one
March 25, 2025
University of Kentucky Wildcats Head Coach Kenny Brooks observes his team during the Kentucky vs Kansas State women’s basketball March Madness game on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-79. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball roster tracker: Who’s back, who’s gone, who’s new?
March 25, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Silva (17) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. Wofford women’s basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-42. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball center Clara Silva enters transfer portal with ‘do not contact’ tag
March 25, 2025
Head Coach Mark Stoops yells out instructions during Kentucky Football’s media day on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky football’s Mark Stoops speaks about program’s first Spring practice
March 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops signals for an incomplete pass after a play during the game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 20-17. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky football, Mark Stoops looks to rebound from 2024 season with transfer overhaul
February 28, 2025
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops arrives during the cat walk before the Kentucky vs. South Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky football hires Nate Fuqua as defensive analyst and outside linebackers coach
February 23, 2025
A tribute graphic to Ben Christman. Graphic created by UNLV Athletics
Former Kentucky football lineman Ben Christman found dead at 21
February 12, 2025
Senior quarterback Mike Hartline looks for an open reciever while being pursued by defensive tackle Mister Cobble during the Blue White game at Commonwealth Stadium Saturday April 24, 2010. Photo by Scott Hannigan
FULL CIRCLE: Mike Hartline returns to Kentucky football as offensive analyst
February 8, 2025
Kentucky infielder Tyler Bell (6) drinks water from a bat after scoring a run during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky baseball slugged its way past Texas A&M in 14-11 win
March 29, 2025
Kentucky infielder Patrick Herrera (1) stands and gets ready to go up to bat during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Disastrous fifth inning proves costly for Kentucky baseball in 9-7 loss to Texas A&M
March 28, 2025
Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes (7) points to the dugout after making to first base during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball looks to get back on track in road clash against Texas A&M
March 28, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione signals a play during the No. 18 Kentucky vs. No. 25 Missouri baseball game on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
CATS IN THE PROS: Kentucky baseball trio on MLB Opening Day rosters
March 27, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats meet for a timeout during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky baseball proves no midweek game is automatic in 9-3 loss to Xavier
March 25, 2025
Kentucky infielder Grace Lorsung (33) prepares to throw the ball after fielding it 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
Kentucky softball loses series versus LSU with game-two loss
March 28, 2025
Kentucky infielder Grace Lorsung (33) prepares to throw the ball to first base 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 drops series opener versus LSU
March 28, 2025
Kentucky infielder Cassie Reasner rounds third base after hitting a home run during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky softball sweeps home opener series versus Missouri
March 18, 2025
Kentucky infielder Cassie Reasner rounds third base after hitting a home run during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Karissa Hamilton and Cassie Reasner lead Kentucky to sweep first SEC series versus Mizzou
March 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats celebrate after the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky softball earns series win versus Mizzou in first SEC series
March 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Creslyn Brose, hugs her coach after her beam routine during the Senior Night meet vs. Arkansas on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.925-197.725. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnastics defeats Arkansas 197.925 to 197.725
March 10, 2025
University of Kentucky Gymnast Skyler Killough-Wilhem marched out during the Kentucky vs. Louisiana State women's gymnastics meet on Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics wraps up home season with stellar showing versus Arkansas
March 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Sharon Lee competes on vault during the Kentucky vs LSU women’s gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Late stumble and fall cause Kentucky gymnastics to lose away at Georgia
March 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Haley Davis Beginning her performance on the mat during the gymnastics meet vs. Temple on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.175-194.200. Photo by Robby Robinson | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnatiscs falls to LSU 197.200 – 197.075
February 24, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Delaynee Rodriguez competes on beam during the Kentucky vs LSU women’s gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics ‘Pajama Party’ against LSU ends in close defeat
February 22, 2025
Kentucky junior Lidia hits the ball Kentucky junior Lidia Gonzalez prepares to hit the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s tennis suffers sweeping loss to South Carolina
March 10, 2025
Kentucky senior Elizabeth Stevens hits the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s tennis drops road stint at LSU, Ole Miss
March 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Martin Breysach celebrates during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men’s tennis match on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025 at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky men’s tennis records bounce-back victory over South Carolina
March 2, 2025
Martin Breysach returns the ball from an opponent’s serve during the tennis match vs. Memphis on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s tennis falls short after Florida singles sweep
March 2, 2025
Charlelie Cosnet screams after he won his set during the tennis match vs. Memphis on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s tennis kicks off SEC play with sixth straight win over Mississippi State
February 27, 2025
University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky rifle finishes second in GARC Championship to West Virginia
March 4, 2025
University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
No. 3 Kentucky rifle loses in a nailbiter to No. 1 West Virginia
February 12, 2025
Kentucky fifth year Jaden Thompson lines up a shot during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
No. 3 Kentucky rifle suffers first loss of 2024-25 season at No. 2 Alaska Fairbanks
February 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Rifle head coach Harry Mullins gives a speech after the Kentucky vs. Morehead State rifle NCAA Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a 4716 qualifying score. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
No. 1 Kentucky rifle defeats No. 10 Memphis thanks to strong performance by Braden Peiser
January 21, 2025
Kentucky fifth year Emmie Sellers and junior Allison Buesseler prepare shots during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
No. 1 Kenutcky rifle bests No. 5 Murray State to remain undefeated
January 21, 2025
The Kentucky and Alma STUNT teams shake hands after the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT drops first game of season during lengthy stint in California
March 28, 2025
The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps double header versus Muskingum to improve to 11-0
March 5, 2025
The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps Midwest Showdown to improve to stunning 9-0
March 2, 2025
Members of the Kentucky STUNT team compete during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps Bluegrass Classic to open 2025 season
February 8, 2025
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
Kentucky assistant coach Meredith Jewell and Kentucky head coach Craig Skinner watch closely during the Kentucky vs Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
A look into Kentucky volleyball’s three incoming transfers
January 30, 2025
Kentucky outside hitter Megan Wilson (1) celebrates after scoring a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky volleyball punches ticket to Elite Eight with 3-1 win over Missouri
December 12, 2024
Setter Emma Grome (4) and Brooke Bultema (8) celebrate after Kentucky scored a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky volleyball advances to NCAA Regional Semifinals behind record-setting Emma Grome performance
December 10, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Erin Lamb (13) and libero Molly Tuozzo (12) celebrate their win during the Kentucky vs Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky volleyball defeats Minnesota 3-1 to advance in the NCAA Tournament
December 7, 2024
Kentucky wildcats head coach Craig Skinner celebrates after the win during the Kentucky vs. Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky volleyball begins road to Louisville as No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament
December 7, 2024
Forward, Isaiah Chisolm warms up for the Kentucky Men's Soccer game vs. Virginia Tech at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams tied 2-2. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer stars build community at Lionsbridge FC
March 4, 2025
Kentucky goalie (30) Ryan Jack celebrates after a block during the Kentucky vs. Georgia Southern Men's Soccer game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer goalkeeper Ryan Jack lays foundation for strong collegiate career
January 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats goalkeeper Jan Hoffelner (1) calls out to his teammates during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida Atlantic men’s soccer match on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Amanda Braman | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer adds former star goalkeeper Jan Hoffelner as assistant coach
January 24, 2025
Kentucky Forward Logan Dorsey celebrates after making a goal on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor. Kentucky defeated Oral Roberts 3-2.
Kentucky men’s soccer’s Logan Dorsey excels with lifelong soccer dream
December 10, 2024
Forward, Eric Onos watches as Louisville players celebrate their win over Kentucky on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer falls 2-1 to West Virginia in Sun Belt Tournament Semifinals
November 15, 2024
Brooklyn FC defender Grace Phillpotts (28). Photo provided by Brooklyn FC.
Kentucky women’s soccer star Grace Phillpotts recognizes professional dream with USL’s Brooklyn FC
March 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Troy Fabiano smiles as he celebrates with his team after the win in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer season ends after 3-1 NCAA Tournament loss to Notre Dame
November 24, 2024
Fans cheer as the Kentucky goalkeeper saves a penalty in extra time of the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Women’s Soccer defeats WVU (4-2) in Penalties
November 17, 2024
Kentucky Wildcat Forward Maddie Kemp (2) celebrates with her team after her equalizing goal in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer advances in NCAA Tournament with 4-2 penalty kick win over West Virginia
November 17, 2024
Kentucky forward Mia Bookhard kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs. Kent State women’s soccer game on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer hosts first NCAA Tournament game in decade
November 15, 2024
A Kentucky track and field athlete competes in the pole vault competition during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky track and field wraps up SEC Indoor Championships
March 8, 2025
Kentucky track and field completes simultaneous events in Clemson and Boston
February 21, 2025
Kentucky track and field logs numerous first-place finishes in Fairgrounds Invitational
February 12, 2025
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky cross country’s Collins Kiprop Kipngok and Morgan Dick lead successful showing
November 6, 2024
CATS RUN WILD: Kentucky’s Ed Bird sets course record at Gans Creek Classic
September 29, 2024
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky cross country places sixth in Alabama
October 17, 2023
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky men’s and women’s cross country compete in Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational
October 2, 2023
Kentucky cross country shines at Panorama Farms Invitational
October 19, 2022
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
UK Women’s Cross Country finish third at NCAA Southeast Regional
November 12, 2021
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UKXC completes top-25 finish at FSU Pre-Nationals
October 15, 2021
A Kentucky swimmer competes during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swimmers participate in Last Chance Meet
March 5, 2025
Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive competes in SEC Championships in Athens
February 25, 2025
A Louisville swimmer celebrates after beating the Kentucky swimmer in the 200 meter freestyle during the swim meet vs. Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky swimmers and divers participate in First Chance Meet in Louisville
February 9, 2025
A Kentucky swimmer poses for a photo 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 dive sweeps Cincinnati in dominant display with multiple school top tens
January 26, 2025
Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive’s Carson Hick and Bridget Engel thrive despite loss to Auburn
January 26, 2025
Kentucky men’s golf finishes Desert Mountain Collegiate tied for ninth
March 10, 2025
Kentucky women’s golf concludes Darius Rucker Intercollegiate in last place
March 9, 2025
Kentucky men’s golf concludes Watersound Invitational in tie for eighth place
February 25, 2025
Kentucky women's golf sophomore Brooke Oberparleiter at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics
Kentucky women’s golf concludes Spartan Sun Coast Invitational tied for ninth
February 20, 2025
Kentucky women's golf sophomore Brooke Oberparleiter at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics
Cathryn Brown and Karlie Campbell lead UK women’s golf to third place finish in Boca Raton
February 9, 2025
The Kentucky hockey team poses for a photo with the trophy at the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky hockey sweeps Louisville in weekend series to clinch third straight Bourbon Barrel
January 29, 2025
Kentucky center Marc L'Heureux (37) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky hockey ends 2024 with sweep of Ohio State
December 10, 2024
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky club hockey splits home-and-home series against Cincinnati
November 18, 2024
Kentucky fan Gavin Marshall, 16, shouts during the Kentucky vs. Boston University hockey game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-4. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky club hockey moving up to ACHA men’s Division-I, highest level of non NCAA hockey
November 11, 2024
Fans react to Kentucky scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky hockey scores 23 combined goals in two-game sweep over Bowling Green State Univeristy
November 10, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) smiles after he gets up from being fouled during the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky won the game 91-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: 14 SEC teams in the NCAA Tournament isn’t just a possibility, it’s a reality
March 13, 2025
LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) is fouled by Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: NIL is the lifeblood of the SEC and LSU is falling behind fast
March 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches as his team loses during the basketball game vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: With or without Lamont Butler, Kentucky’s play in Oxford was unacceptable
February 5, 2025
Kentucky head coach John Calipari calls a timeout during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M men's basketball match in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
COLUMN: Big Blue Nation, voice your true feelings for John Calipari
February 1, 2025
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
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Graduate student workers are underpaid by universities
March 27, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed.
Transphobic policy is the foot in the door
March 13, 2025
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
‘The Substance’ is true feminist horror
March 8, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
The best of the best, or that’s what the Academy thinks
March 5, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
The entertainment industry needs to relearn how to be creative
March 4, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
The ceasefire in Gaza is misleading
February 9, 2025
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Another four years of Trump will be disastrous for civil rights
February 2, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Democrats gifted Trump his second term
November 24, 2024
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
COLUMN: There is nothing undemocratic about third parties
November 4, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Kamala Harris has a Palestine problem
September 28, 2024
A UKPD police officer surveys a crowd on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
EDITORIAL: Assaults, shootings and silence: UK’s safety crisis requires transparency
February 26, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
EDITORIAL: Your vote matters
October 22, 2024
UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.
EDITORIAL: UK must protect those who cannot protect themselves
April 23, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
Editorial: Defending DEI against legislative threats is vital to the future of Kentucky
March 29, 2024
A man stands in protest for the lives killed in Gaza holding a sign that reads 'ceasefire now' on Nov. 7, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Editorial: A plea for peace: A ceasefire in Gaza is imperative
February 27, 2024
VIDEO: Stephen Seidel speaks at TEDxUKY about turning loss into purpose
March 27, 2025
VIDEO: Trailblazer Luminaries: A Women’s History Month celebration
March 25, 2025
PODCAST: Pop Goes the Kernel: Episode 11
PODCAST: Pop Goes the Kernel: Episode 11
March 18, 2025
VIDEO: A beloved local popcorn shop puts a flavorful twist on tradition
March 16, 2025
Students celebrate multicultural festivities at the Spring Soiree
March 14, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 3
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 3
February 24, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 2
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 2
November 25, 2024
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1
April 24, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
BROADCAST: DEI Editorial
March 29, 2024
BROADCAST: LeAndre Hayes
BROADCAST: LeAndre Hayes
December 13, 2023
PODCAST: Pop Goes the Kernel: Episode 11
PODCAST: Pop Goes the Kernel: Episode 11
March 18, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 10
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 10
March 12, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: March Madness and SEC Tournament Special Edition
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: March Madness and SEC Tournament Special Edition
March 7, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 9
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 9
March 4, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: March Madness and Playoff Hockey
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: March Madness and Playoff Hockey
February 28, 2025
VIDEO: Stephen Seidel speaks at TEDxUKY about turning loss into purpose
March 27, 2025
VIDEO: Trailblazer Luminaries: A Women’s History Month celebration
March 25, 2025
VIDEO: A beloved local popcorn shop puts a flavorful twist on tradition
March 16, 2025
Students celebrate multicultural festivities at the Spring Soiree
March 14, 2025
Kentucky 4 Paws for Ability holds annual puppy party
March 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison fouls Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Sweet Sixteen vs. the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday, March, 28, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tennessee won the game 78-65. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky falls to Tennesee 78-65 in Sweet Sixteen NCAA tournament
March 29, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Dazia Lawrence (10) looks to the bench during the Kentucky vs Kansas st. women’s basketball March Madness game on Friday, Mar. 23, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-79. Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Kansas State defeats Kentucky 80-79
March 24, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) and Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) look to the crowd after Kentucky wins the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 84-75. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 3 Kentucky beats No. 6 Illinois 84-75 in NCAA Tournament second round
March 23, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) holds three fingers out after he made a three-point shot during the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
No. 3 Kentucky defeats No. 14 Troy 76-57 in first round of NCAA Tournament
March 22, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Strack (13) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Dazia Lawrence (10) fight for a loose ball during the Kentucky vs Liberty women’s basketball March Madness game on Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-78. Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats Liberty 79-78 in women’s NCAA Tournament
March 21, 2025
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February 13, 2025
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March 29, 2022
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Former UK student Sophia Rosing walks into her sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Rosing was sentenced to 12 months in jail for assaulting a student desk clerk in November 2022. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Former UK student asks for early release from 12-month sentence

Lilly Keith, News Editor
February 27, 2025
A clean up crew pressure washes and drains water from an office building on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at the Kevin W. Johnson Attorney at Law office in Hazard, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Trump approves funding from FEMA for flood-damaged Kentucky

Lilly Keith, News Editor
February 24, 2025
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman speaks during the Lewis Honors College Leadership Conference on Saturday Feb. 22, 2025 at University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College in Lexington Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Kentucky lieutenant governor speaks at Leadership Conference hosted by Singletary Scholars

Lilly Keith, News Editor
February 24, 2025
A Professor walks by the University of Kentucky’s College of Law on Monday, Feb. 20, 2025 at J. David Rosenberg College of Law in Lexington, Kentucky. Sydney Yonker | Staff

UK receives letter regarding racial discrimination from US Department of Education

Lilly Keith, News Editor
February 20, 2025
University stance, student opinions on UK’s DEI disbandment

University stance, student opinions on UK’s DEI disbandment

Lilly Keith, News Editor
February 12, 2025
Trump administration rescinds federal funding freeze

Trump administration rescinds federal funding freeze

Lilly Keith, News Editor
January 28, 2025
Nigel Taylor talks with guests at his Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Photo provided by Kurlly Mongbandi

Fostering community through Thanksgiving dinner

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
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.

Suspect arrested for reported on-campus sexual assault released from jail

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
November 24, 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

Lilly Keith, Abbey Cutrer, and Casey Sebastiano
November 19, 2024
Members of the Kentucky Kernel and KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion magazine pose with their awards on Saturday Nov. 2, 2024. Photo by Andrew Harvey.

‘I’m leaving super inspired about journalism,’ Kernel Media members attend student media convention

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
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

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
November 7, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.

Live 2024 presidential election updates

Casey Sebastiano, Lilly Keith, and Christian Kantosky
November 5, 2024
A poll worker hands out an I Voted sticker on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at The Carver Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer

‘Your voice is heard.’ Election day brings new voters to the polls

Lilly Keith and Casey Sebastiano
November 5, 2024
Social Media and its impact on the 2024 presidential election

Social Media and its impact on the 2024 presidential election

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
October 23, 2024
UKPD reports fourth sexual assault this semester

UKPD reports fourth sexual assault this semester

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
October 21, 2024

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

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
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’

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
October 9, 2024
Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester

Crime bulletin reports third on-campus sexual assault this semester

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
October 2, 2024
Key takeaways from the Vance-Walz debate

Key takeaways from the Vance-Walz debate

Lilly Keith and Casey Sebastiano
October 2, 2024
UKPD reports drug-related incident on campus

UKPD reports drug-related incident on campus

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
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

Abbey Cutrer and Lilly Keith
September 11, 2024
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot

I-75 shut down after multiple people shot

Adah Hufana, Casey Sebastiano, and Lilly Keith
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

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
September 4, 2024
Don’t forget to relocate vehicles parked at Kroger Field by 7 a.m. Saturday

Don’t forget to relocate vehicles parked at Kroger Field by 7 a.m. Saturday

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
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

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor
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

Lilly Keith, Staff Reporter
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

Adah Hufana and Lilly Keith
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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