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Children and their parents get ready to learn how to use watercolor paints during the Family Day: Color Splash event on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at the UK Art Museum in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Rachel Trotter | Staff
UK Art Museum teaches children art at the first ‘Color Splash’
November 16, 2025
A model mentally preparing herself right before walking on stage at the First Impressions Career Ready Fashion show on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at the Gatton College of Business and Economics in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Xavier Patterson | Staff
‘First Impressions’ fashion show teaches students to dress for success
November 16, 2025
University of Kentucky grad student Ryan Eskenasy watches a kid look through the telescope toward the stars in the UK observatory on Thursday Nov. 13, 2025, in Lexington Ky. Photo by Cat Fox | Staff
‘Our space in this big, big universe.’ Kentucky SkyTalk discusses the idea of life beyond Earth
November 15, 2025
Former University of Kentucky professor Ramsi Woodcock listens to the speakers during the “Two Years Too Many” protest on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Tenured professor under investigation for Israel comments sues, alleging First Amendment violation
November 15, 2025
Art supplies being used for the Office of LGBTQ Resources' Punk-Cycling Pride Party in the Dinkle-Mas Suite located on the main floor of the Gatton Student Center on November 13, 2025, on the University of Kentucky' campus in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Holly Netzley | Staff
‘It may not be perfect, but it’s yours.’ Punk-cycling event embraces clothing renovation
November 15, 2025
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata explains his immigration background on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Remember your horizons:’ Daniel Esquivia Zapata blends culture with visual language
November 18, 2025
Mateo Herrera a finance and economics major at the University of Kentucky poses for a photo in McVey Hall on Nov. 7, 2025 Lexington, Ky. Photo taken by Peyton Tindall | Staff
Humans of UK: Mateo Herrera dreams without limits
November 17, 2025
A model mentally preparing herself right before walking on stage at the First Impressions Career Ready Fashion show on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at the Gatton College of Business and Economics in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Xavier Patterson | Staff
‘First Impressions’ fashion show teaches students to dress for success
November 16, 2025
Art supplies being used for the Office of LGBTQ Resources' Punk-Cycling Pride Party in the Dinkle-Mas Suite located on the main floor of the Gatton Student Center on November 13, 2025, on the University of Kentucky' campus in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Holly Netzley | Staff
‘It may not be perfect, but it’s yours.’ Punk-cycling event embraces clothing renovation
November 15, 2025
Trenton Schroering, a member of the Transformative Colors Student Leader Panel, speaks during a meeting on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Laurel Swanz | Staff
Anti-DEI compliance continues across campus; written policy is hard to come by
November 14, 2025
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata explains his immigration background on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Remember your horizons:’ Daniel Esquivia Zapata blends culture with visual language
November 18, 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
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata explains his immigration background on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Remember your horizons:’ Daniel Esquivia Zapata blends culture with visual language
November 18, 2025
Mateo Herrera a finance and economics major at the University of Kentucky poses for a photo in McVey Hall on Nov. 7, 2025 Lexington, Ky. Photo taken by Peyton Tindall | Staff
Humans of UK: Mateo Herrera dreams without limits
November 17, 2025
A portrait of former Kentucky Gov. Martha Layne Collins sits upon the stairs of The Old State Capitol’s rotunda during her lie in state on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Frankfort, Ky. Collins passed away on Nov. 1, 2025. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
‘She never forgot who she was:’ Martha Layne Collins’ legacy inspires generations
November 16, 2025
Stephanie Owens speaks during an interview for the Kentucky Kernel on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Fresh Food Co 'The 90' in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
Humans of UK: Stephanie Owens embodies kindness and resilience
November 10, 2025
John Hurley, a University of Kentucky public administration graduate student, poses for a photo outside of the Student Government Association in the Gatton Student Center on Friday Oct. 17, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Staff
Humans of UK: How community, campus and kindness shape John Hurley
November 3, 2025
Trump signs bill ending US government shutdown
Trump signs bill ending US government shutdown
November 13, 2025
Global AWS outage effects Canvas access
Global AWS outage effects Canvas access
October 20, 2025
Protestors take to the streets to protest the Trump Administration during the "No Kings" protest on Saturday, Oct 18, 2025, at the Fayette District Courts in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Peyton Tindall | Staff
PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown Lexington
October 18, 2025
University of Kentucky students hold hands while taking a moment of silence for the deaths in Palestine during the “Two Years Too Many” protest on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
PHOTOS: Protest during ‘All out for Gaza’ week
October 8, 2025
UK to determine future of partnerships, funding for identity-based groups
UK to determine future of partnerships, funding for identity-based groups
October 1, 2025
The Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance protests before the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Protestors organize at UK Board of Trustees meeting; board passes presidential recommendations
April 29, 2025
University of Kentucky President, Eli Capilouto, addresses the board and attendees during the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Harris Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK Board of Trustees approves LLC to oversee athletics operations
April 26, 2025
UK President Eli Capilouto. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Capilouto: Some international UK graduate students’ visas, status revoked
April 4, 2025
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
March 3, 2025
A crowd of students gather with signs to protest outside the William T. Young Library during the Day of DEI Protest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students protest for state-wide ‘Day of DEI’
March 1, 2025
Vice Chief Regional Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
UK provides Kernel with requested documents per court order
May 7, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Former UK student Sophia Rosing walks into her sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Rosing was sentenced to 12 months in jail for assaulting a student desk clerk in November 2022. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Former UK student asks for early release from 12-month sentence
February 27, 2025
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
November 25, 2024
Timothy Umstead's mugshot from the Fayette County jail website on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Umstead was arrested on the night of Feb. 7, and he was booked on Feb. 8.
Former UK student’s weapon possession charges reduced
February 12, 2024
Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
UK Student Government Association senators welcome 2025-2026 senate
April 13, 2025
Presidential Candidate Morgan Brooke speaking during the SGA Presidential Debate on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at the Worsham Room in the Gatton Student Center. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff
Presidential and vice presidential candidates share platforms at SGA debate
February 18, 2025
University of Kentucky Student Government Association senate executive council members discuss the Y’all Means All resolution, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Casey Sebastiano | Staff
UKSGA puts off resolution reaffirming commitment to inclusivity amid anti-DEI legislation
February 13, 2025
University of Kentucky Student Government Association (UKSGA) senate executive council members address the student fee allocation committee roster during a full senate meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
UK SGA expands Senate seats, amendments made to Constitution
February 3, 2025
Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
UK SGA holds first ‘Wildcats Safety Alliance Caucus’
January 17, 2025
Police: Parked car at UK set on fire intentionally
Police: Parked car at UK set on fire intentionally
June 9, 2025
Addison Adkins and Angus Thompson sit in court for preliminary hearing on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Fayette County District Court in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Judge sends UK students arrested for rape and strangulation to grand jury
April 17, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Chase McGuire leaves the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury
March 22, 2025
Addison Adkins walks out of his arraignment with Mike Roland, his defense attorney, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Adkins is facing charges of rape in the first-degree and strangulation in the second-degree. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students arrested for on-campus rape
March 4, 2025
Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates during a timeout during the basketball game against Kentucky on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Michigan State won 83-66. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 12 Kentucky loses to No. 17 Michigan State in Champions Classic
November 18, 2025
Kentucky players celebrate after a three pointer during the game against USC Upstate on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 90-30. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
At the Buzzer: Dominant defense leads No. 20 Kentucky women’s basketball to a 76-35 victory over Purdue
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen guards Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. during the basketball game against Michigan State on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the Buzzer: No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball first-half woes fuel 83-66 loss to No. 17 Michigan State
November 18, 2025
Doricah Minsari Isoe continues solid season for Kentucky cross country
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) celebrates converting a first down during the football game against Ole Miss on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
Kendrick Law posts career day in his last game at Kroger Field
November 18, 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
Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates during a timeout during the basketball game against Kentucky on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Michigan State won 83-66. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 12 Kentucky loses to No. 17 Michigan State in Champions Classic
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen guards Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. during the basketball game against Michigan State on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the Buzzer: No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball first-half woes fuel 83-66 loss to No. 17 Michigan State
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) dribbles the ball during the men’s basketball game against Eastern Illinois on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 99-53. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
PREVIEW: No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball hits the Big Apple to face No. 17 Michigan State
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) dunks during the men’s basketball game against Eastern Illinois on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
At the Buzzer: Balance leads No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball in 99-53 victory over Eastern Illinois
November 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the men’s basketball game against Nicholls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 77-51. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
ANALYSIS: How depth could make or break Kentucky’s season
November 14, 2025
Kentucky players celebrate after a three pointer during the game against USC Upstate on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 90-30. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
At the Buzzer: Dominant defense leads No. 20 Kentucky women’s basketball to a 76-35 victory over Purdue
November 18, 2025
Kentucky players talk in a hudle during the game against USC Upstate on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 90-30. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
At the Buzzer: No. 23 Kentucky women’s basketball picks up 76-44 win over Marshall
November 15, 2025
Kentucky guard Jordan Obi celebrates with her teammates during the women’s basketball game against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the Buzzer: No. 23 Kentucky women’s basketball cruises to a 90-30 win over USC Upstate
November 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat’s look up at the replay board during the women’s basketball game against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
Meet the Team: Kentucky women’s basketball 2025-26
November 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat’s look up at the replay board during the women’s basketball game against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the Buzzer: No. 24 Kentucky women’s basketball defeats Buffalo 81-47 for its third straight win
November 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) celebrates converting a first down during the football game against Ole Miss on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
Kendrick Law posts career day in his last game at Kroger Field
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley hands off the ball to Kentucky Wildcats running back Seth McGowan during the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
Seth McGowan scores 3 touchdowns on senior day in-front of special guests
November 17, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
SPARKPLUG: Cutter Boley’s scramble ignites Kentucky football
November 16, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops talks with Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles head coach Bobby Wilder after the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 42-10. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky football ends 10-0 streak for Tennessee Tech
November 15, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats running back Seth McGowan celebrates scoring a touchdown during the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the Whistle: Offense dominates for Kentucky football in 42-10 win over Tennessee Tech
November 15, 2025
the during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 24-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
A late rally by West Virginia ends Kentucky baseball’s season in the Clemson Regional
June 1, 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 dominates Clemson 16-4 to advance in the Clemson Regional
June 1, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Ethan Walker (46) throws the first pitch of the Kentucky vs. Hofstra baseball game on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo my Greysun Niehaus | Staff
Kentucky baseball avoids elimination in 7-3 win over USC Upstate
May 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Tyler Bell (6) pitches during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky baseball falls in walk off fahsion to West Virginia in game one of Clemson Regional
May 30, 2025
Kentucky wildcats celebrate a win after the Kentucky vs Texas baseball game on Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-4. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball’s road back to Omaha starts in the Clemson Regional
May 29, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Sarah Haendiges (30) celebrates after striking out a batter for the third out during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Julie Kelley and Sarah Haendiges come through in lopsided sweep to No. 12 South Carolina
May 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats celebrate after the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky softball dominates Western Kentucky in 9-1 mercy-rule win
April 21, 2025
Kentucky infielder/outfielder Peyton Plotts (37) prepares to bat during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Peyton Plotts shines in Kentucky softball’s doubleheader sweep of Boston
April 14, 2025
The Kentucky softball team cheers with the crowd after the game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 16-15. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky softball improves to 15-0 all-time against Marshall with 7-3 win
April 14, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Sarah Haendiges (30) celebrates after striking out a batter for the third out during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky softball splits doubleheader with Auburn
April 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Chesney Bennett, flips on the beam for her routine during the Senior Night meet vs. Arkansas on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.925-197.725. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
Historic performance from Florida sees Kentucky gymnastics fall short to end regular season
April 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Creslyn Brose, hugs her coach after her beam routine during the Senior Night meet vs. Arkansas on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.925-197.725. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnastics defeats Arkansas 197.925 to 197.725
March 10, 2025
University of Kentucky Gymnast Skyler Killough-Wilhem marched out during the Kentucky vs. Louisiana State women's gymnastics meet on Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics wraps up home season with stellar showing versus Arkansas
March 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Sharon Lee competes on vault during the Kentucky vs LSU women’s gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Late stumble and fall cause Kentucky gymnastics to lose away at Georgia
March 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Haley Davis Beginning her performance on the mat during the gymnastics meet vs. Temple on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.175-194.200. Photo by Robby Robinson | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnatiscs falls to LSU 197.200 – 197.075
February 24, 2025
Julia Zhu returns the ball vs Missouri on Mar. 29, 2024 in Lexington Kentucky at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. Kentucky won the match 4-0.
Kentucky’s Jula Zhu reaches ITA Regional semifinals in Knoxville
October 29, 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 just short at ITA All-American Championships
October 9, 2025
Zoe Hammond serves the ball vs Missouri on Mar. 29, 2024 in Lexington Kentucky at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. Kentucky won the match 4-0. Photo by Aidan Dillard-Hijikata | Staff
Hammond, Zhu shine for Kentucky women’s tennis at ITA All-American Championships
October 9, 2025
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
Despite losses, Kentucky men’s tennis shows a promising future in two rising stars
September 21, 2025
Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond celebrates after winning a point during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s tennis season comes to an end in the SEC Tournament
May 13, 2025
West Virginia sophomore aims at their target 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. 2 Kentucky rifle stays undefeated with win over Navy at West Point
October 29, 2025
The Kentucky Wildcats rifle team aims 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. 2 Kentucky rifle dominates in season-opening tri-match at Ohio State
October 21, 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
The Kentucky and Alma STUNT teams shake hands after the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT wins Mid America West Conference Championship
April 9, 2025
Jocelyn Zerr (#19) and Chloe Lynch (#17) compete during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps Trevecca Nazarene Tournament to improve to 24-1
April 3, 2025
The Kentucky and Alma STUNT teams shake hands after the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT drops first game of season during lengthy stint in California
March 28, 2025
The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps double header versus Muskingum to improve to 11-0
March 5, 2025
The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps Midwest Showdown to improve to stunning 9-0
March 2, 2025
Kentucky’s Lizzie Carr (15) hugs her teammate Ava Sarafa (2) while the confetti falls after the match between Arkansas and Kentucky, where the Wildcats defeated the Razorbacks with a final score of 3-0 on Nov. 16th, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Xavier Patterson | Staff
VIDEO: Kentucky secures 9th straight SEC regular season title with win over Arkansas
November 16, 2025
Players from the Universitty of Kentucky and the University of Oklahoma watch the ball go over the line on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
VIDEO: No. 2 Kentucky earns share of SEC title with a win over Oklahoma
November 16, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat setter Kassie O'Brien (6) pumps the ball to save the point while her teammates Brooke Bultema (8), Molly Berezowitz (11) and Eva Hudson (7) watch during the volleyball game on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Staff
No. 2 Kentucky volleyball takes down No. 19 Tennessee 3-1
November 13, 2025
The Kentucky Cheer and Volleyball team points while singing during the Kentucky against South Carolina women’s volleyball game on Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff
No. 2 Kentucky volleyball sweeps Missouri to finish 7-0 in SEC road matches
November 13, 2025
Kentucky Outside Hitter Brooklyn DeLeye (17), passes the ball during the match between Kentucky and LSU on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
Brooklyn DeLeye and Eva Hudson propel No. 3 Kentucky volleyball to sweep over No. 2 Texas
November 12, 2025
Kentucky defender Josh Gordon (2) and UCF defender Timothy Arias (16) struggle for the ball during the SBC men's soccer semifinal match between Kentucky and UCF on Nov. 12, 2025, in the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. UCF won 1-0. Photo by Jack Bates | Staff
VIDEO: Kentucky’s hope for an NCAA men’s soccer tournament bid weakens after conference tournament
November 16, 2025
Kentucky defender Josh Gordon (2) and UCF defender Timothy Arias (16) struggle for the ball during the SBC men's soccer semifinal match between Kentucky and UCF on Nov. 12, 2025, in the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. UCF won 1-0. Photo by Jack Bates | Staff
ANALYSIS: Kentucky’s hope for a NCAA Men’s Soccer tournament bid weakens after conference tournament
November 16, 2025
Kentucky forward Isaiah Chisolm (2) wins control back during the SBC men's soccer semifinal match between Kentucky and UCF on Nov. 12, 2025, in the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. UCF won 1-0. Photo by Jack Bates | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer comes up short against UCF in Sun Belt semifinals
November 15, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats defender Josh Gordon (2) lies on the ground after the soccer game against Coastal Carolina on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 6-5 in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinal of the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 19 Kentucky hosts Sun Belt Tournament, loses in semifinal
November 13, 2025
Kentucky Midfielder Oliver Stavdal celebrates after making his shot attempt 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.
SURVIVE AND ADVANCE: Kentucky men’s soccer advances in the Sun Belt Tournament in penalty kicks
November 12, 2025
Kentucky women's soccer celebrates after scoring during the soccer game against Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
PREVIEW: Kentucky women’s soccer set to take on Louisville in the first round of the 2025 Women’s College Cup
November 13, 2025
Kentucky women's soccer celebrates after scoring during the soccer game against Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer falls in penalty kicks to No. 17 Georgia in SEC Tournament
November 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats prepare to take their penalty kicks 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 builds SEC Tournament momentum following a win at Texas A&M
October 29, 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
ON THE RISE: Kentucky women’s soccer continues great season with 3-2 win over No. 8 South Carolina
October 20, 2025
Michelle Moskau, Anna Sikorski embrace after their win over Michigan during the Kentucky vs. Central Michigan women’s soccer game on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky women’s soccer draws 1-1 with Ole Miss in Oxford despite Sikorski’s dominant performance
October 13, 2025
Kentucky athlete Carlie Makarawu warms up in the indoor facility, next to the media workspace, before final track events begin during the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at UK Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
HISTORY: Carlie Makarawu breaks Zimbabwe 200m sprint record, sweeps event in the 2025 NCAA Championships
June 14, 2025
Arkansas men’s track celebrates winning the SEC title by dumping water on Head Coach Chris Bucknam during the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at UK Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Arkansas, Georgia win at SEC Track and Field Championships
May 17, 2025
Kentucky track and field ends indoor season at NCAA Championships
April 3, 2025
A Kentucky track and field athlete competes in the pole vault competition during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky track and field wraps up SEC Indoor Championships
March 8, 2025
Kentucky track and field completes simultaneous events in Clemson and Boston
February 21, 2025
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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October 15, 2021
A Kentucky men's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive sees breakout performances from freshmen Núñez del Prado and Tuufui against LSU
November 10, 2025
VIDEO: Kentucky swim and dive falls to Indiana in season-opening Pink Meet
October 22, 2025
Kentucky swimmers compete in the Blue and White Meet on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Esteban Núñez del Prado finished with 4 new Bolivian national records at the World Aquatics World Cup
October 21, 2025
A Kentucky women's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
VIDEO: Kentucky swimming and diving teams split to face off in the blue vs. white meet
September 27, 2025
A Kentucky men's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive shines at Nationals, two Wildcats earn Team USA bids
June 14, 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
The big three lead Kentucky women’s golf to ninth-place finish at Landfall Tradition
October 29, 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 put up good showing in the Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational
October 26, 2025
Kentucky men’s golf keeps Cullan Brown’s spirit alive at home tournament
October 9, 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
Anastasia Hekkonen and Cathryn Brown fuel hot start for Kentucky women’s golf with individual wins
October 6, 2025
A member of the Kentucky men's golf team walks the course during the 2024 Mason Rudolph Championship tournament at Vanderbilt Legends-South Golf Course in Franklin, Tennessee. UK finished ninth. Photo provided by UK Athletics
PREVIEW: A look at Kentucky men’s golf for the 2025-26 season
September 18, 2025
The Kentucky hockey team poses for a photo with the trophy at the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky hockey sweeps Louisville in weekend series to clinch third straight Bourbon Barrel
January 29, 2025
Kentucky center Marc L'Heureux (37) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky hockey ends 2024 with sweep of Ohio State
December 10, 2024
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky club hockey splits home-and-home series against Cincinnati
November 18, 2024
Kentucky fan Gavin Marshall, 16, shouts during the Kentucky vs. Boston University hockey game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-4. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky club hockey moving up to ACHA men’s Division-I, highest level of non NCAA hockey
November 11, 2024
Fans react to Kentucky scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky hockey scores 23 combined goals in two-game sweep over Bowling Green State Univeristy
November 10, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats fans react to a tied game during the football game against Texas on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Texas won 16-13. Photo by Kenzie Cummings | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky football didn’t lose to Texas – it lost to its own coaches
October 21, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops watches as time runs out of the third quarter during the football game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 48-23. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: The ghosts of Mark Stoops’ past are catching up to him
September 21, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats fans hold up Cassidy Rowe cutouts during the Kentucky vs. Louisville women’s basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 71—61. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
COLUMN: Letting go of Cassidy Rowe was an act of betrayal to Kentuckians
March 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) smiles after he gets up from being fouled during the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky won the game 91-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: 14 SEC teams in the NCAA Tournament isn’t just a possibility, it’s a reality
March 13, 2025
LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) is fouled by Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: NIL is the lifeblood of the SEC and LSU is falling behind fast
March 12, 2025
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata explains his immigration background on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Remember your horizons:’ Daniel Esquivia Zapata blends culture with visual language
November 18, 2025
Mateo Herrera a finance and economics major at the University of Kentucky poses for a photo in McVey Hall on Nov. 7, 2025 Lexington, Ky. Photo taken by Peyton Tindall | Staff
Humans of UK: Mateo Herrera dreams without limits
November 17, 2025
A portrait of former Kentucky Gov. Martha Layne Collins sits upon the stairs of The Old State Capitol’s rotunda during her lie in state on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Frankfort, Ky. Collins passed away on Nov. 1, 2025. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
‘She never forgot who she was:’ Martha Layne Collins’ legacy inspires generations
November 16, 2025
Stephanie Owens speaks during an interview for the Kentucky Kernel on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Fresh Food Co 'The 90' in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
Humans of UK: Stephanie Owens embodies kindness and resilience
November 10, 2025
John Hurley, a University of Kentucky public administration graduate student, poses for a photo outside of the Student Government Association in the Gatton Student Center on Friday Oct. 17, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Staff
Humans of UK: How community, campus and kindness shape John Hurley
November 3, 2025
Illustration by Ashleigh Jones
The New York City mayoral election reflects the future of the Democratic Party
November 18, 2025
Illustration by Ashleigh Jones
2025 Latin Grammys championed talent and artistry
November 15, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed
‘Saturday Night Live:’ Downfall of live comedy
November 6, 2025
Illustration by Gracie Whitworth
Kentucky’s women’s healthcare is a disgrace to Kentuckians
November 4, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed
Remembering Jane Goodall one month after her death
November 1, 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
Editorial: Transparency isn’t optional
Editorial: Transparency isn’t optional
August 27, 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
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
EDITORIAL: Your vote matters
October 22, 2024
UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.
EDITORIAL: UK must protect those who cannot protect themselves
April 23, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
BROADCAST: DEI Editorial
March 29, 2024
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata’s art hangs on a wall in his office on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
VIDEO: Finding home in art: How Daniel Esquivia Zapata’s found belonging through drawing
November 18, 2025
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata explains his immigration background on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Remember your horizons:’ Daniel Esquivia Zapata blends culture with visual language
November 18, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
November 18, 2025
Mateo Herrera a finance and economics major at the University of Kentucky poses for a photo in McVey Hall on Nov. 7, 2025 Lexington, Ky. Photo taken by Peyton Tindall | Staff
Humans of UK: Mateo Herrera dreams without limits
November 17, 2025
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November 17, 2025
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata’s art hangs on a wall in his office on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
VIDEO: Finding home in art: How Daniel Esquivia Zapata’s found belonging through drawing
November 18, 2025
Kentucky’s Lizzie Carr (15) hugs her teammate Ava Sarafa (2) while the confetti falls after the match between Arkansas and Kentucky, where the Wildcats defeated the Razorbacks with a final score of 3-0 on Nov. 16th, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Xavier Patterson | Staff
VIDEO: Kentucky secures 9th straight SEC regular season title with win over Arkansas
November 16, 2025
Players from the Universitty of Kentucky and the University of Oklahoma watch the ball go over the line on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
VIDEO: No. 2 Kentucky earns share of SEC title with a win over Oklahoma
November 16, 2025
VIDEO: Tenured professor sues UK for violating First Amendment rights
VIDEO: Tenured professor sues UK for violating First Amendment rights
November 15, 2025
A model mentally preparing herself right before walking on stage at the First Impressions Career Ready Fashion show on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at the Gatton College of Business and Economics in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Xavier Patterson | Staff
VIDEO: UK Graham Office teaches networking necessities through fashion show
November 15, 2025
Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates during a timeout during the basketball game against Kentucky on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Michigan State won 83-66. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 12 Kentucky loses to No. 17 Michigan State in Champions Classic
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops talks with Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles head coach Bobby Wilder after the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 42-10. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky football ends 10-0 streak for Tennessee Tech
November 15, 2025
Eastern Illinois Panthers guard JT Elder (2) deflects the ball during the men’s basketball game against Eastern Illinois on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 99-53. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 9 Kentucky bounces back against Eastern Illinois
November 15, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats defender Josh Gordon (2) lies on the ground after the soccer game against Coastal Carolina on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 6-5 in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinal of the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 19 Kentucky hosts Sun Belt Tournament, loses in semifinal
November 13, 2025
Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) celebrates after hitting a 3-point shot during the men’s basketball game against Louisville on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. Louisville won 96-88. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 9 Kentucky falls to No. 12 Louisville 96-88
November 11, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
November 18, 2025
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November 17, 2025
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PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 8
November 16, 2025
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November 11, 2025
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
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November 8, 2025
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PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 8
November 16, 2025
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PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
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PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 6
October 25, 2025
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PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 5
October 13, 2025
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PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 4
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October 30, 2025
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Gracyn Courtright's driver's license photo as it appears in the criminal complaint filed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI matched her driver's license to surveillance footage and pictures of Courtright at the riot on the Capitol to confirm her presence on Jan. 6, 2021.

Former UK student sentenced to one month in jail for role in Capitol insurrection

Natalie Parks
December 17, 2021
The FarmHouse Fraternity house on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Burden of proof: Alcohol violations widespread amongst Kentucky IFC

Natalie Parks
December 2, 2021
What to expect from Miss USA 2021

What to expect from Miss USA 2021

Natalie Parks
November 29, 2021
Cally Nixon chalks her hands before her bars event during the University of Kentucky vs. Arkansas gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 197.000-196.675. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UNDAUNTED: Double standards

Natalie Parks
November 10, 2021
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

Natalie Parks
September 28, 2021
Kentucky senior guard Jaida Roper is helped off of the ground by her teammates during the University of Kentucky vs. Georgia women's basketball senior night game on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 88-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UNDAUNTED: Strength in solidarity

Natalie Parks
September 28, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats libero Gabby Curry (12) makes confetti angels after the University of Kentucky vs. Texas NCAA women’s volleyball championship game on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. UK won 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UNDAUNTED: Visibility and viewership

Natalie Parks
September 16, 2021
Sports editor Mike Tierney answers the phone in the Kernel officee. | 1972 KENTUCKIAN

Kentucky Kernel marks 50 years of editorial independence

Natalie Parks
September 11, 2021
Akvilė Paražinskaitė (right) high fives Fiona Arrese (left) after a game winning point during the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee women’s tennis match on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Hillary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

‘The exciting part’: UK doubles tandem no. 1 seed in NCAA tournament

Natalie Parks
May 23, 2021
A bathroom in the College of Law on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Ranking campus bathrooms

Natalie Parks
May 3, 2021
2020 - 2021 editor-in-chief Natalie Parks poses for a photo inside the Kentucky State Capitol building in Frankfort, Kentucky following oral arguments in the case of the University of Kentucky vs. the Kentucky Kernel before the state Supreme Court in October 2020. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

A warranted extension

Natalie Parks
May 3, 2021

‘I am no bird’

Natalie Parks
May 3, 2021
UK poses for a photo after the University of Kentucky vs. Texas NCAA women’s volleyball championship game on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. UK won 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Historic volleyball run driven by confidence and trust

Natalie Parks
April 26, 2021
Kentucky volleyball players celebrate after winning a point in the NCAA Championship game against no. 4 Texas on April 24, 2021 in CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky volleyball wins first national championship over Texas

Natalie Parks
April 24, 2021
Kentucky volleyball players warm up ahead of the NCAA Championship game against no. 4 Texas at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska on April 24, 2021. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky volleyball eager to compete for first national title

Natalie Parks
April 24, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats setter Madison Lilley (3) sets the ball during the UK vs. Ole Miss game on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Ahead of volleyball championship, UK students excited to have something to root for

Natalie Parks
April 23, 2021
Dr. Susan Odom, an associate professor in UK's chemistry department, shown in a staff photo. 

Professor Susan Odom remembered as a bright mind, enthusiastic mentor and engaging friend

Natalie Parks
April 23, 2021
Kentucky junior Lauren Johnson walks back to the dugout during the home opener against Texas A&M on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 11-9. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UNDAUNTED: The body image issue

Natalie Parks
April 18, 2021
Participants fill out cards during the Artivism For Autism event held by LPD Accountability on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Artivism rally a show of support for teen whom police hit with cruiser

Natalie Parks
April 18, 2021
Jonathan Krueger poses for a photo at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jonathan Palmer.

Six years later, Jonathan Krueger’s death a loss that never fades

Natalie Parks
April 17, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Alli Stumler (17) runs onto the court during introductions before the UK vs. Ole Miss volleyball game on Friday, March 12, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UNDAUNTED

Natalie Parks
April 15, 2021
Skylar, 21, rides his skateboard down a ramp on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Woodland Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Catching air

Natalie Parks
April 14, 2021
Players chase after a ball during a Lexington Youth Soccer Association game on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Masterson Station Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Bullets overtake Rapids with dominant second half on opening day

Natalie Parks
April 14, 2021
Horses run down the track during morning workouts on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Early morning workouts at Keeneland a community and a comfort

Natalie Parks
April 14, 2021
A person receives their COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the mobile vaccine clinic at the Charles Young Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Data shared by UK gives insight into vaccine distribution

Natalie Parks
April 9, 2021
Anonymous testimony shared on the @jewishoncampus Instagram account alleges that members of a UK fraternity repeatedly greeted a Jewish members with Nazi salutes. The testimony was posted on April 1, 2021 and the University of Kentucky was tagged in the post.

Alleged anti-Semitic incident in fraternity prompts university, council response

Natalie Parks
April 7, 2021

In ‘EchoLocation’, gaps between our selves are revealed

Natalie Parks
April 3, 2021
A reptile stands up in his terrarium while on display at the Lexington Reptile Expo, a showing for vendors on Saturday, April 3, 2021, in the Lexington Convention Center. Photo by Martha McHaney | Staff

Slithers, scales and sales abound at Lexington Reptile Expo

Natalie Parks
April 3, 2021
A pair of demonstrators holds signs during a rally to condemn violence against Asian Americans on Saturday, March 27, 2021, outside Robert Stephens Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Rallies condemn violence against Asian Americans, proclaim ‘we belong here’

Natalie Parks
April 1, 2021
The gamer's lounge, consisting of an Xbox, PS4, Nintendo Switch and 50 gaming computers, is now open in the new Cornerstone building on the corner of S Limestone and Winslow St on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at The Cornerstone in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Audit details cyberattack on UK, points out system weaknesses

Natalie Parks
March 29, 2021
Bryan Carroll, 44, was booked into the Fayette County Detention Center on Thursday, March 25, following his arrest at UK Chandler Hospital, where he was found in possession of firearms and two suspected explosive devices. Mugshot from the Fayette County Detention Center website, taken at 5:06 p.m. on March 25, 2021.

Man arrested in hospital bomb scare charged with 14 offenses

Natalie Parks
March 25, 2021
An officer lays down a cord during an emergency situation on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Emergency situation at UK hospital caused by armed man, ended without incident

Natalie Parks
March 25, 2021
Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. listens to UK's lawyer during oral arguments heard by the Kentucky Supreme Court in UK's lawsuit against the Kernel on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at the Kentucky Supreme Court in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Kentucky Supreme Court rules in favor of Kernel in lawsuit from UK

Natalie Parks
March 25, 2021
A FBI and ATF agent talk with each other during an emergency situation on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK students react to emergency situation at UK hospital

Natalie Parks
March 24, 2021
Students participate in a line dance during the 24 hour DanceBlue marathon at 3:06 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Format changes but spirit remains for beloved fundraiser

Natalie Parks
March 22, 2021
Two UK students sign up for graduation while enjoying the warm weather on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, outside of William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Students have mixed reactions to plan for normal fall

Natalie Parks
March 15, 2021
UK HealthCare Enterprise Director of Infection Prevention & Control Kim Blanton speaks to local media on Friday, March 13, 2020, in UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, to provide updates about the local spread of the novel coronavirus. Kentucky's first coronavirus patient has been released from UK Chandler Hospital with a full recovery. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Where are they now? Two women associated with the early days of the pandemic look back a year later

Natalie Parks
March 12, 2021
Two UK students sign up for graduation, which UK announced on March 12 would take place in person at Rupp Arena May 14-16, while enjoying the early spring weather on the University of Kentucky's campus on Wednesday, March 11, 2021. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Visitation, library, events restrictions loosened for UK students

Natalie Parks
March 11, 2021
UK will host in person commencement this spring

UK will host in person commencement this spring

Natalie Parks
March 10, 2021
Data from UK's COVID-19 dashboard shows trends in active and new daily cases through Feb. 22, 2021. Graph by Natalie Parks.

UK’s COVID-19 dashboard more than two weeks behind

Natalie Parks
March 8, 2021
Dr. Walter Malone of Canaan Christian Church plants a flag in memory of Kentuckians lost to COVID-19 during a memorial service on March 6, 2021, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Martha McHaney

‘A war that continues’: Kentucky marks one year of the COVID-19 pandemic

Natalie Parks
March 6, 2021
UK student killed in drive-by shooting

UK student killed in drive-by shooting

Natalie Parks
March 4, 2021

Candidates for SGA presidency suspend campaign following endorsement from white student who used N-word on social media

Natalie Parks
March 3, 2021
Campus leaders at the opening of UK's Confucius Institute in November of 2010. Staff file photo. 

UK closing Confucius Institute, effective immediately

Natalie Parks
March 3, 2021
A pharmacist prepares a syringe for administering to recipients of UK’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Where is the data on UK’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics?

Natalie Parks
March 1, 2021
SGA candidate Brandon Brown (left) and Parker Tussey (right) pose together for a portrait on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Tussey and Brown campaign on path to normalcy, COVID-19 equity

Natalie Parks
March 1, 2021
Lexington residents wait the 15 minutes of observation following their COVID-19 vaccination at the mobile clinic held by UK at First Baptist Church Bracktown on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. Photo by Natalie Parks | Staff

Mobile clinics aim to bridge racial gap in vaccine distribution

Natalie Parks
February 27, 2021

When they say ‘Journalism Against the Odds’

Natalie Parks
February 26, 2021
A UK student throws a snowball at "The Bowl" on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Mass snowball fight drew hundreds despite COVID-19 risk

Natalie Parks
February 18, 2021

UK will distribute funds for students from federal aid package

Natalie Parks
February 18, 2021
LED lights shine through the walls of AppHarvest’s flagship greenhouse, which produces tomatoes year-round, on February 9, 2021. The company plans to build 12 similar facilities in Kentucky by the year 2025. Photo by Natalie Parks | Staff

Local focus, global stage for Kentucky AgTech company

Natalie Parks
February 16, 2021
Teammates surround Raena Worley after her floor routine during the University of Kentucky vs. Arkansas gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 197.000-196.675. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK’s gymnasts have each others’ backs – and their eyes ahead

Natalie Parks
February 16, 2021
Josie Angeny preforms her bars routine during the University of Kentucky vs. Arkansas gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 197.000-196.675. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK gymnastics moves to 3-2 with season high score against Arkansas

Natalie Parks
February 12, 2021
A snow-clearing machine works its way down the sidewalk outside of William T. Young library on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Campus closed for second day as ice storm batters region

Natalie Parks
February 11, 2021
Snow covers cars parked in the student parking lot outside Kroger Field on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Ice storm warning in effect

Natalie Parks
February 9, 2021
A pharmacist prepares a syringe for administering to recipients of UK’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

UK will offer COVID-19 vaccines to all employees

Natalie Parks
February 8, 2021

UK will restore retirement contributions beginning with next fiscal year

Natalie Parks
February 8, 2021
Jayden Riggs, a sophomore clinical management major, gets tested for COVID-19 on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at K-Lair in Haggin Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Early data shows drop in student COVID-19 cases from fall

Natalie Parks
February 8, 2021

Burglary case for SAE students will go to Fayette grand jury

Natalie Parks
February 5, 2021
Graphic by Selma Odobasic

What to know about COVID-19 variants

Natalie Parks
February 1, 2021
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon house on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Fraternity suspension linked to burglary investigation, parties

Natalie Parks
January 31, 2021
Rebecca Edwins, a third-year medical student, confirms a patients medical information at UK’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Extra hours worked by student volunteers expand vaccination capacity at UK

Natalie Parks
January 31, 2021
University of Kentucky strategic communications sophomore Maigan Williams gets tested for COVID-19 on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK adds mandatory, rotating testing to COVID-19 protocols

Natalie Parks
January 29, 2021

UK approves new partnership with Ashland-based health system

Natalie Parks
January 29, 2021
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Regional vaccine hub opening in Lexington on Tuesday, Feb. 2

Natalie Parks
January 28, 2021
Two UK students sled down the slope in front of William T. Young library during a a spontaneous gathering for the first snow fall of the year. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Tradition returns with impromptu midnight sledding on library lawn

Natalie Parks
January 28, 2021
Dr. Isabel Escobar, a professor in UK’s College of Engineering, receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine through the faculty outreach in mid-January. “Side effects: slightly sore arm and A LOT OF HOPE!!!” wrote Dr. Escobar on Twitter after receiving her first dose on Jan. 13, 2021. Photo provided by Escobar.

Behind every shot, a story

Natalie Parks
January 27, 2021
Students take part in the tradition of sledding in front of William T. Young Library on January 16, 2018, at the University of Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather.

Give us full snow days

Natalie Parks
January 27, 2021
Gracyn Courtright's driver's license photo as it appears in the criminal complaint filed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI matched her driver's license to surveillance footage and pictures of Courtright at the riot on the Capitol to confirm her presence on Jan. 6, 2021.

UK senior charged in Capitol riot released on $10,000 bail after court appearance

Natalie Parks
January 19, 2021
A volunteer from UK administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a recipient on UK's first day operating its vaccine clinic out of centralized Kroger Field location. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

COVID-19 vaccinations underway at UK’s central site

Natalie Parks
January 18, 2021
A flag signals the entrance of the COVID-19 vaccine clinic in the Central Bank Club on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Early look at Kroger Field vaccination site

Natalie Parks
January 18, 2021
In footage from Capitol Police and provided to the FBI, Courtright (in the black and yellow hat) can be seen carrying a sign from the Capitol building during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Photo from the federal affidavit detailing Courtright's charges.

‘Idk what treason is’: Univ. of Kentucky student federally charged for participation in Capitol riot

Natalie Parks
January 17, 2021
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear delivers updates on COVID-19 deaths and vaccine rollouts on Jan. 14, 2020.

3,000 deaths, ramping up vaccine rollout: updates from Beshear for Jan. 14

Natalie Parks
January 14, 2021

UK begins vaccinations for non-healthcare staff

Natalie Parks
January 13, 2021
University of Kentucky students get tested for COVID-19 at a drive through testing site on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Back to school business: testing, move-in and vaccine updates

Natalie Parks
January 11, 2021
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‘Infamy is just as good as fame’: UK student among crowd that mobbed Capitol building

Natalie Parks
January 7, 2021

Downtown Lexington cleared after police shutdown

Natalie Parks
December 31, 2020
Abby Bailey,  Emergency medicine pharmacist gets her vaccination from UK Health services nurse Janie Lawson, RN, as  UK administered its first round of Covid-19 vaccine on December 15, 2020. Photo by Mark Cornelison | UKphoto

It’s here: UK HealthCare receives, begins first COVID-19 vaccinations

Natalie Parks
December 15, 2020
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon house on Rose Ln on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

UK fraternity revoked as student org for conduct violations

Natalie Parks
December 8, 2020
Data from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department's COVID-19 updates and UK's COVID-19 dashboard.

How COVID-19 cases among UK students stack up at the end of the semester

Natalie Parks
November 30, 2020
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon house on Rose Ln on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon under cease-and-desist from national chapter, review from UK over COVID-19 violations

Natalie Parks
November 18, 2020
Rainbow trout jostle for space in a bucket as they wait to be loaded into bags, which will then be carried by volunteers down to a stream as part of a trout stocking hike on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at the Red River Gorge in Pine Ridge, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff 

Bag to backpack to stream: Trout stocking in Red River Gorge

Natalie Parks
November 11, 2020
Kameron Roach demonstrates the proper form to set a ball on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at her apartment in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Student teachers firsthand participants in virtual learning evolution

Natalie Parks
November 11, 2020
Elections officer Emily Libecap, who is earning a concurrent Master’s in history and library science at UK, assists a voter with the ballot scanner while working the Dunbar Community Center polling location in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Poll volunteers fulfill ‘civic duty’, witness history this election season

Natalie Parks
November 8, 2020
Biden/Harris supporters celebrate the results of the presidential election, cheering and dancing as passing cars honked in solidarity on Nov. 7, 2020. Photo by Natalie Parks.

Following Biden’s victory, ‘overjoyed’ supporters celebrate in downtown Lexington

Natalie Parks
November 8, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to Amy McGrath supporters during the rally on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bath County High School in Owingsville, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Key swing states called, driving Biden to victory over Trump

Natalie Parks
November 7, 2020
Journalism professor Buck Ryan before a College of Communication and Information meeting with President Eli Capilouto on Friday, September 21, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Court of Appeals rules against professor, in favor of UK party in due process case

Natalie Parks
November 5, 2020
Lexington voters fill out their ballots at the Dunbar Community Center polling location on Nov. 3, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Election round-up: What Kernelites are seeing and hearing in Lexington

Natalie Parks
November 3, 2020
Mitch McConnell speaks during the debate between Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Democratic opponent Amy McGrath on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at the WKYT studio in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Takeaways from last week’s Senatorial debate

Natalie Parks
October 19, 2020
The Wildcat Marching Band practices on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at the Football Practice Field in Lexington, Kentucky ahead of the first home football game of the season at Kroger Field. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Can’t stop the beat: A march-less marching band carries on

Natalie Parks
October 16, 2020
Data from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department's daily updates.

Checkpoint: What does a reopened semester look like at mid-term?

Natalie Parks
October 13, 2020
Cases among UK students since March account for 90 percent of all college cases reported by the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.

At least one UK student hospitalized for COVID-19

Natalie Parks
September 27, 2020
All data from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department's daily COVID-19 tracking updates.

UK concerns over health department COVID-19 data prompt reporting change

Natalie Parks
September 23, 2020
Representatives from the United Campus Workers and Movement for Black Lives put on a backpack display over COVID-19 concerns on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in front of the University of Kentucky Main Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Concerned groups stage campus display over COVID-19 risks

Natalie Parks
September 17, 2020
Total cases, Sept. 11

UK crosses 1,000 student cases since first day of classes

Natalie Parks
September 11, 2020
Student Body President Courtney Wheeler poses for a portrait in the Gatton Student Center on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Wheeler served as Chief of Staff for the previous SGA president before she ran herself. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Helming the ship in uncharted waters: How SGA president Courtney Wheeler is adapting to a year like no other

Natalie Parks
September 10, 2020
UK launches new COVID-19 dashboard, 10 days after last update

UK launches new COVID-19 dashboard, 10 days after last update

Natalie Parks
September 2, 2020
UK Covid page

Data explainer: UK student cases of COVID-19

Natalie Parks
August 31, 2020
Kernel Opinion SIG

Letter from the editor: Personal Responsibility

Natalie Parks
August 19, 2020
Three COVID-19 cases in KRNL staff

Three COVID-19 cases in KRNL staff

Natalie Parks
August 17, 2020
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