Rick Childress – Kentucky Kernel

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Letter from the editor: has-been editor writes goodbye

Rick Childress
May 5, 2020

Letter from the editor: The Kernel goes on.

Rick Childress
March 24, 2020

Univ. of Kentucky to stay online for rest of semester; Students have 10 days to move.

Rick Childress
March 17, 2020

UK asking students to notify university of Spring Break travel

Rick Childress
March 9, 2020

Large-scale cyber attack slowed UK networks for almost a month

Rick Childress
March 8, 2020

WATCH: Mayor Linda Gorton’s press conference after first confirmed coronavirus case

Rick Childress
March 6, 2020

UK softball begins season with a major win against a top-10 team, an undefeated weekend

Rick Childress
February 9, 2020

Lexington fox hunting club preserves centuries old tradition

Rick Childress
January 16, 2020

Lexington Center, Rupp Arena enters new naming rights deal

Rick Childress
January 16, 2020

The Thrill of the Hunt

Rick Childress
January 2, 2020

Former UK student who made threats against campus sentenced to 6 months of prison

Rick Childress
October 8, 2019

UK Communications college will need millions to jump start process for new building

Rick Childress
September 26, 2019

6,000 myUK accounts were found for sale on the dark web, UK IT officials say

Rick Childress
September 24, 2019

Attorneys argue over possible death penalty for suspects related to murder of UK student

Rick Childress
September 19, 2019

National young conservative group complains UK staff showed bias against it

Rick Childress
August 15, 2019

How is UK going to pay for all those iPads?

Rick Childress
May 1, 2019

UK to give all incoming freshman an iPad Air

Rick Childress
April 30, 2019

Letter from the Editor

Rick Childress
April 26, 2019

Smoke outside of UK Singletary Center likely caused by generator, fire officials say

Rick Childress
April 24, 2019

Big, ‘understandable’ emoji-like sculpture installed on UK campus

Rick Childress
April 23, 2019

Capilouto addresses hunger-striking students in campus-wide email

Rick Childress
March 28, 2019

‘Chaos Corner’ is no more; State Street is the place to be after a win

Rick Childress
March 28, 2019

UK students detail food, housing struggles at public assembly

Rick Childress
March 21, 2019

UK students worry that baseball tailgating may never be the same

Rick Childress
March 4, 2019

Hamilton, Speece say they’ll bring experience, continuity

Rick Childress
February 25, 2019

In wake of mental health concerns, UK promises new task force

Rick Childress
February 22, 2019

Renovation of Memorial Coliseum, other campus buildings move forward

Rick Childress
February 22, 2019

McConnell recommends UK alumna, former trustee as next UN ambassador

Rick Childress
February 21, 2019

One cuddly companion is leaving UKPD, but another may soon join

Rick Childress
February 17, 2019

UK SGA, other student governments advocate for higher ed in Frankfort

Rick Childress
February 12, 2019

UK alumna listed as first black, female sergeant in Lexington police

Rick Childress
February 7, 2019

Parking meter rates near UK to increase, Lexington officials say

Rick Childress
February 5, 2019

Ellen Hyde and her family will never forget

Rick Childress
February 5, 2019

Why was a man with a history of threatening behavior let back into UK?

Rick Childress
February 5, 2019

UK football’s locally aired halftime Super Bowl ad costs $35,000

Rick Childress
February 1, 2019

Celebration for winter bikers rolls onto UK campus next Wednesday

Rick Childress
February 1, 2019

Bed sheet signals secret society’s presence on UK campus

Rick Childress
January 28, 2019

‘Know you are not alone.’ Capilouto addresses recent student deaths

Rick Childress
January 25, 2019

Upcoming program lets participants go behind the scenes with UKPD

Rick Childress
January 22, 2019

UK College of Dentistry dean placed on leave by university

Rick Childress
January 16, 2019

Winter weather, snow possible for UK, Lexington this weekend

Rick Childress
January 11, 2019

Missing woman last seen at bar near UK campus

Rick Childress
January 8, 2019

New mayor Linda Gorton asks Lexington to ‘dream big’

Rick Childress
January 6, 2019

Mayor-elect Linda Gorton to be sworn in on UK’s campus this weekend

Rick Childress
January 2, 2019

Trial date set for UK student accused of making social media threats

Rick Childress
December 18, 2018

Decision in Kernel, UK case to be delayed; court will reconsider case

Rick Childress
December 10, 2018

Two 29-bedroom houses are on sale for just $1 each

Rick Childress
December 5, 2018

KSU must give employee sexual misconduct report to Kernel, AG rules

Rick Childress
November 21, 2018

After federal hearing, more about UK student accused of making threats

Rick Childress
November 20, 2018

White Hall nearly empty; some UK students persist, come to class

Rick Childress
November 8, 2018

What we know so far about the bomb threat to UK’s White Hall

Rick Childress
November 7, 2018

UK students may be driving up early near-campus voter turnout numbers

Rick Childress
November 6, 2018

Lexington Police has had plenty of practice on State Street

Rick Childress
November 1, 2018

‘Tremendous’ response supports vigil at UK Jewish Student Center

Rick Childress
October 29, 2018

Woodland Ave. construction may mean better bike, pedestrian safety

Rick Childress
October 28, 2018

Student-brought alcohol now banned in UK tailgate zone; Pivot Brewing to sell beer

Rick Childress
October 19, 2018

Three sent to hospital after serious South Broadway crash

Rick Childress
October 11, 2018

‘Crazy’ UK fans elbow their way to front of Big Blue Madness Campout

Rick Childress
September 25, 2018

Oral arguments heard in Kernel v. UK appeal; decision from panel still to come

Rick Childress
September 25, 2018

First responders, UK football team listed as pallbearers for 4-year-old’s funeral

Rick Childress
September 20, 2018

National fraternity closes UK’s Alpha Tau Omega chapter

Rick Childress
September 19, 2018

UK’s Alpha Tau Omega suspended; investigation ongoing into pledge’s car crash on Saturday

Rick Childress
September 18, 2018

UPDATE: UK student’s attorney says ‘misinformation’ is being spread

Rick Childress
September 18, 2018

UPDATE: UK student ‘showed signs of impairment’ when arrested Saturday after collision

Rick Childress
September 15, 2018

UK launches $2.1 billion fundraising campaign to fund scholarships, research, Coliseum renovations

Rick Childress
September 14, 2018

Remaking a famous poster: How UK hockey kept a 20-year tradition alive

Rick Childress
September 14, 2018

Rosh Hashanah, Jewish holidays at UK are open to the curious

Rick Childress
September 10, 2018

Outpouring of support for UK student, son of state representative who fell from Lex balcony

Rick Childress
September 3, 2018

UPDATE: Drug, alcohol, stolen property violations led to suspension of Sigma Chi

Rick Childress
September 3, 2018

A look at UK’s attempt to change tailgate culture without taking away from the fun

Rick Childress
September 1, 2018

UK SGA Senate wants students to know how it will spend $600,000 in student fees

Rick Childress
August 30, 2018

Kentucky Wildcab rolls out new app just in time for the weekend

Rick Childress
August 24, 2018

UK dorms have changed radically, but not all students welcome the change

Rick Childress
August 21, 2018

Lexington’s newest Chick-fil-A to give out a year of coupons to 24-hour campers

Rick Childress
August 20, 2018

Once anonymous, now revered: Memorial Hall art adds context to debate of race in art

Rick Childress
August 16, 2018

‘I am gay.’ Ex-UK punter comes out as gay to inspire others

Rick Childress
June 21, 2018

UK bookstore now in its permanent home in the partially opened Student Center

Rick Childress
April 24, 2018

UK student journalists win big at Kentucky AP Broadcast awards

Rick Childress
April 17, 2018

Kentucky education is on a ‘dark road,’ UK campus protesters say

Rick Childress
April 12, 2018

Puppies, popsicles and sunshine take a load off students at philanthropy event

Rick Childress
April 12, 2018

‘Flabbergasted’: Students shocked by scholarship wins at this year’s College Scholarship Day

Rick Childress
April 6, 2018

Educators, supporters storm Frankfort Capitol building in protest of pensions, budget

Rick Childress
April 2, 2018

Jewish Student Center’s Seder meals are open to all UK students

Rick Childress
March 27, 2018

No artwork harmed in SAVS sewage flood

Rick Childress
March 26, 2018

Vandiver chosen as new Kernel editor-in-chief

Rick Childress
March 23, 2018

Stray couches, flammable materials to be removed ahead of Thursday’s UK Sweet 16 game

Rick Childress
March 19, 2018

’26 people in my community died’: Why this group is speaking out

Rick Childress
March 6, 2018

The ‘Go-Getter’: Journey from a Detroit hospital to Rupp Arena

Rick Childress
February 26, 2018

Hamilton and Ali want a campus where every student voice matters

Rick Childress
February 19, 2018

Boggess and Otten promise to push for student success, wellness and parking

Rick Childress
February 19, 2018

Blood donations, donut sales kick off week focused on women’s heart health

Rick Childress
February 12, 2018

Wildcat Deals not returning next year; many students already oppose the change

Rick Childress
February 12, 2018

Sorority to raise money, awareness for women’s heart health this week

Rick Childress
February 12, 2018

North campus parking is shrinking and local businesses don’t like it

Rick Childress
February 6, 2018

North campus Blaze Pizza closes in a flash

Rick Childress
February 5, 2018

She saw something, she said something and she feels like she got punished for it.

Rick Childress
February 1, 2018

UK, Kernel ready for appellate court battle

Rick Childress
January 26, 2018

Local store raises funds for Marshall Co. victims, families

Rick Childress
January 26, 2018

He can’t sniff out bombs or drugs, but UKPD’s new dog can earn trust and respect in the community

Rick Childress
January 24, 2018

Thousands clamor for Democratic push at downtown Lexington women’s rally

Rick Childress
January 20, 2018

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