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A blue circle outlines the area behind the University Flats where a four-story dorm awaits building plans. The build is awaiting legislative approval as the University of Kentucky has seen an influx in enrollment and demand for on-campus housing. (December 2023) Illustration by Abbey Cutrer.
UK Board of Trustees approves $81 million residence hall construction plans
December 8, 2023
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto walks to the Podium during the Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
UK Board of Trustees names new health education building, discusses university financial reports
December 8, 2023
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
December 8, 2023
UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25
UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25
December 6, 2023
Fans cheer for Weezer on Saturday, June 3, 2023, during the Railbird music festival at the Red Mile infield in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Railbird announces 2024 lineup, how to secure presale tickets
December 5, 2023
A blue circle outlines the area behind the University Flats where a four-story dorm awaits building plans. The build is awaiting legislative approval as the University of Kentucky has seen an influx in enrollment and demand for on-campus housing. (December 2023) Illustration by Abbey Cutrer.
UK Board of Trustees approves $81 million residence hall construction plans
December 8, 2023
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto walks to the Podium during the Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
UK Board of Trustees names new health education building, discusses university financial reports
December 8, 2023
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
December 8, 2023
UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25
UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25
December 6, 2023
A tow truck pulls out a car that crashed into the front lawn of Maxwell Place, where President Eli Capilouto lives, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Vehicle crashes into UK president’s lawn on Rose Street
December 4, 2023
The class of 2026 fills the student section at Big Blue U on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel
‘Healthier, wealthier, wiser Kentucky.’ The changing landscape of UK
August 25, 2022
The Albert B. Chandler Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
More people than ever are applying to the College of Medicine. Students and faculty have ideas about why
September 9, 2021
UK mandates weekly COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated faculty, staff and students
August 26, 2021
UK to require both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals to wear masks indoors
August 6, 2021
Database breach discovered in UK College of Education; UK to implement new security measures
August 5, 2021
Fans cheer for Weezer on Saturday, June 3, 2023, during the Railbird music festival at the Red Mile infield in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Railbird announces 2024 lineup, how to secure presale tickets
December 5, 2023
Lexington mayor Linda Gorton waves at the crowd during the 2023 Lexington Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
PHOTOS: Lexington’s annual Christmas Parade held downtown
December 3, 2023
A child attendee sits with Santa during the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
UK HealthCare annual Breakfast with Santa returns after COVID-19 pandemic
December 2, 2023
A child attendee sits with Santa during the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PHOTOS: UK HealthCare hosts annual breakfast with Santa event
December 2, 2023
Volunteers package meals in preparation for Thanksgiving for homeless people on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at FoodChain in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Adah Hufana | Staff
UK students volunteer at FoodChain Thanksgiving Meal Prep
November 18, 2023
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops walks through the Cat Walk before the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops to stay in Lexington amidst Texas A&M rumors
November 26, 2023
A man stands in protest against the conflict happening in Palestine on Nov 7, 2023, in Frankfort Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Pro-Palestinians protest at the Kentucky State Capitol
November 10, 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
November 7, 2023
Kylah Spring speaks at the March Against Racism on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
A year in review: Racial assault on campus still awaits verdict
November 6, 2023
A ballot drop box stands outside on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, outside of the Fayette County Clerks Office in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Analysis: Key issues facing Kentucky voters
October 31, 2023
UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25
UK to increase housing and dining rates for 2024-25
December 6, 2023
University of Kentucky President Eli Capiluto speaks during the board of trustees meeting on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
UK Board of Trustees appoints high-level staff members
September 18, 2023
UK president Eli Capilouto speaks during a Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Capilouto announces Bob DiPaola and Eric Monday as new Co-Executive Vice President for Health Affairs
August 6, 2023
US Supreme Court’s final rulings of the term to affect college students
US Supreme Court’s final rulings of the term to affect college students
July 6, 2023
Capilouto announces search committee for next Executive Vice President for Health Affairs
Capilouto announces search committee for next Executive Vice President for Health Affairs
January 30, 2023
Thomas Lofton Hazelwood
‘He’s not gonna make it to serenades.’ The missing details of the Hazelwood investigation
November 17, 2022
Excerpts from UKs Student Code of Conduct investigation reveal FarmHouse Fraternity showed a “deeply ingrained culture of alcohol and hazing behaviors.”
UK’s FarmHouse Fraternity had a culture of hazing, investigations reveal
November 17, 2022
An anonymous tip, submitted to UK on September 19, 2020, via the incident reporting form, alleges that Delta Sigma Phi held an over-capacity party. A copy of the tip was obtained by the Kentucky Kernel via an open records request.
Multiple fraternities suspended for COVID-19 infractions
September 28, 2021
Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. listens to UKs lawyer during oral arguments heard by the Kentucky Supreme Court in UKs lawsuit against the Kernel on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at the Kentucky Supreme Court in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.
Details of the James Harwood investigation and records battle
August 26, 2021
Pages from the Harwood file detailing the Kernel Press v. University of Kentucky lawsuit. Some information has been redacted by UK.
A story six years in the making
August 26, 2021
Former NBA player and Kentucky basketball player Rex Chapman speaks during SpeakBlue with Rex Chapman on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
SAB and SGA present ‘Speak Blue’ featuring Rex Chapman
April 5, 2023
Isaac Sutherland, left, and Mallory Hudson answer questions during the SGA Presidential and Vice Presidential Debate on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
SGA court finds Sutherland/Hudson violated election rules, Sutherland will appeal
March 23, 2023
Lizzy Hornung, left, and Jason Marcus were named the 2023 student body president and vice president on March 8.
SGA disqualifies unofficial student body president and vice president winners, names new official winners
March 9, 2023
Ashlee Bell, a junior marketing major, pays for parking outside William T. Young Library on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Students can park for free using SGA coupon program
February 10, 2023
UK SGA announces unofficial election results
UK SGA announces unofficial election results
October 4, 2022
UK Police reports vehicle theft on campus
UK Police reports vehicle theft on campus
August 21, 2023
UK police notify campus of sexual abuse in residence hall
UK police notify campus of sexual abuse in residence hall
May 1, 2023
UK police notify campus of sexual assault
UK police notify campus of sexual assault
March 31, 2023
UK Police report incident of sexual abuse on campus
UK Police report incident of sexual abuse on campus
March 27, 2023
UK Police report incident of sexual abuse in campus residence hall
UK Police report incident of sexual abuse in campus residence hall
March 6, 2023
Tilly, a full-time resident of Critter Ridge Sanctuary, enjoys her breakfast of fruit and yogurt on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 in Frankfort, Kentucky. Tilly is a rare survivor of distemper, which has a near-100% mortality rate. As a result, she is blind and has special needs. She lives inside the house at Critter Ridge along with three other raccoons.
Critter Ridge provides rehabilitation for raccoons and purpose for Angela Cox
November 30, 2023
Cassidy Cornett, Raptor Program Coordinator and conservation educator, holds a screech owl on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer
Conserving our ecosystems one raptor at a time
November 28, 2023
Keenan Bishop stands next to a gravity feeder on his father’s farm on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Frankfort, Ky. Bishop has taken responsibility for taking care of his 83-year-old father’s farm, where he tries to visit every night if possible. Photo by Rana Alsoufi
Keenan Bishop and the quiet life
November 27, 2023
Shelves of products are stocked in the Big Blue Pantry on Nov. 17, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky, at Frazee Hall. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Big Blue Pantry provides students in need with the resources to succeed
November 20, 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
October 31, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Erin Lamb (13) waits during the Kentucky vs. Pitt volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-0. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky volleyball suffers 3-2 defeat in NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen
December 7, 2023
Kentucky guard Saniah Tyler sits on the guard after missing a shot during the Kentucky vs, Tennessee Tech womens basketball game Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-67. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball falls 76-57 against Minnesota in Rupp Arena
December 6, 2023
Tennessee wide receiver Squirrel White (10), left, is tackled by Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips declares for 2024 NFL Draft
December 6, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (23) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Georgia womens basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 50-40. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball prepares for key home test against Minnesota
December 6, 2023
Kentucky forward Ajae Petty (13) falls during the Kentucky vs, Tennessee Tech womens basketball game Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-67. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball outlasts Tennessee Tech 73-67 to earn second win in a row
December 5, 2023
Kentucky running back Ray Davis (1) runs with the ball during the Kentucky vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 38-31. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PODCAST: All things football
November 30, 2023
Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Kentucky State mens basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 99-53. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
PODCAST: Basketball in the Bluegrass
November 5, 2023
Kentucky lines up against Tennessee during Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
PODCAST: Mississippi State
November 5, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats defenders line up on the line during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
PODCAST: Bye week
October 20, 2023
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) scores a touchdown during the Kentucky vs. Georgia football game on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Kentucky lost 51-13. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PODCAST: Georgia recap
October 15, 2023
Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) defends during the Kentucky vs. North Carolina Wilmington mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-73. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
No. 16 Kentucky men’s basketball drops four spots in week five AP Poll
December 5, 2023
Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell (4) blocks the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Carolina Wilmington mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-73. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball suffers 80-73 loss against UNC Wilmington
December 3, 2023
Kentucky head coach John Calipari argues with a referee during the Kentucky vs. North Carolina Wilmington mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
At the buzzer: No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball suffers shock 80-73 defeat against UNC Wilmington
December 2, 2023
Kentucky guard Justin Edwards (1) drives the ball into the paint during the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 8 Miami mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-73. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Three takeaways from Kentucky’s 95-73 win over No. 8 Miami
December 2, 2023
Kentucky guards Reed Sheppard (15) and Jordan Burks (23) high-five during the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 8 Miami mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-73. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Breakdown: Was the ACC-SEC Challenge good or bad for Kentucky?
November 30, 2023
Kentucky guard Saniah Tyler sits on the guard after missing a shot during the Kentucky vs, Tennessee Tech womens basketball game Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-67. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball falls 76-57 against Minnesota in Rupp Arena
December 6, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (23) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Georgia womens basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 50-40. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball prepares for key home test against Minnesota
December 6, 2023
Kentucky forward Ajae Petty (13) falls during the Kentucky vs, Tennessee Tech womens basketball game Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-67. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball outlasts Tennessee Tech 73-67 to earn second win in a row
December 5, 2023
Kentucky guard Maddie Scherr (22) shoots a 3-pointer during the Kentucky vs. Boston College womens basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 83-81. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball outlasts Boston College in 83-81 victory
December 2, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kyra Elzy speaks during a post-game press conference after the No. 14 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Tennessee womens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Tennessee won 80-71. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky women’s basketball was worryingly bad at Paradise Jam. Where does it go from here?
November 30, 2023
Tennessee wide receiver Squirrel White (10), left, is tackled by Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips declares for 2024 NFL Draft
December 6, 2023
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops stands coaching his team during the Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 33-14. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky football to face Clemson in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
December 3, 2023
The Kentucky Wildcats wide receivers pose for a photo with coach Scott Woodward during Media Day on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kentucky football wide receivers coach Scott Woodward fired after 2023 season
November 29, 2023
Kentucky offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey sprays water from a bottle during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 38-21. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky offensive lineman Kenneth Horsey declares for 2024 NFL Draft
November 29, 2023
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops coaches his team during the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 49-21. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
COLUMN: Mark Stoops staying in Lexington is the best thing for Kentucky right now
November 28, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione talks to reporters after the No. 18 Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-8. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky baseball unveils 2024 SEC schedule
September 14, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione talks to reporters after the No. 18 Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-8. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky baseball signee Connor Fugate arrested with laundry list of charges
August 25, 2023
Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart watches the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 95-66. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
UK Athletics announces department-wide sale of Alcohol at sporting events
June 17, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione talks to reporters after the No. 18 Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-8. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
No. 12 Kentucky baseball’s miracle season comes to an end in Baton Rouge Super Regional
June 14, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Mason Moore (20) pitches the ball during the Kentucky vs. Evansville home opener baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-3. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
No. 12 Kentucky baseball survives Lexington Regional, advances to Super Regionals in Baton Rouge
June 6, 2023
Kentucky outfielder Rylea Smith hits the ball during the Kentucky vs. Parkland softball game on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Wildcats softball defeats Parkland 9-0
September 26, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Jenna Blanton (10) bunts during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Tennessee softball game on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 15-1. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
No. 22 Kentucky softball suffers 6-2 loss against Mississippi State
May 1, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Kennedy Sullivan (8) pitches the ball during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Tennessee softball game on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 15-1. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
No. 20 Kentucky softball shuts out Northern Kentucky, claims 9-0 win in five innings
April 28, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats utility player Karissa Hamilton (2) rounds second base heading for third during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Tennessee softball game on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 10-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky softball falls to No. 20 in week 10 of USA Softball Top 25
April 28, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats catcher Kayla Kowalik (99) catches a pitch during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Louisville softball game on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-4. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
No. 16 Kentucky softball swept by No. 6 Tennessee after 15-1 loss
April 28, 2023
The Kentucky gymnastics team poses for a photo during the Senior Day celebration after the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 9 Auburn gymnastics meet on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.675-196.450. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics finishes historic season in sixth place at NCAA Nationals
April 15, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats junior Hailey Davis performs her floor routine during the Kentucky vs. Arkansas gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.875-195.400. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics places second at Regionals, advances to NCAA national championships
April 2, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats junior Isabella Magnelli performs her floor routine during the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 9 Auburn gymnastics meet on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.675-196.450. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
No. 9 Kentucky gymnastics advances to Regional Finals with a score of 197.475
April 1, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats sophomore Mackenzie Wilson performs her floor routine during the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 9 Auburn gymnastics meet on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.675-196.450. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
No. 8 Kentucky gymnastics finishes fourth in SEC Championships
March 19, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats fifth year Arianna Patterson prepares to perform her beam routine during the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 9 Auburn gymnastics meet on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.675-196.450. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics wins tri-meet, posts highest away score in program history
March 12, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats freshman Zoe Hammond waits for her singles opponent to serve during the Kentucky vs. Alabama womens tennis match on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 4-1. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff
Kentucky womens tennis falls to No. 3 Tennessee in SEC Tournament quarterfinals
April 26, 2023
Liam Draxl celebrates winning a set during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 5 Kentucky mens tennis defeat No. 4 Georgia for SEC Championship title
April 24, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats senior Florencia Urrutia and sophomore Lidia Gonzalez take a water break between sets on the bench during the Kentucky vs. Alabama womens tennis match on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 4-1. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff
Kentucky womens tennis falls 4-2 to LSU on senior day
April 18, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats freshman Zoe Hammond waits for her singles opponent to serve during the Kentucky vs. Alabama womens tennis match on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 4-1. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff
Kentucky womens tennis falls to Texas A&M 5-2
April 16, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats senior Taha Baadi, left, talks to fifth year Alafia Ayeni during the No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 6 South Carolina mens tennis match on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 4-3. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
No. 5 Kentucky mens tennis concludes regular season with 5-2 win over No. 21 Florida
April 15, 2023
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
Kentucky rifle defeats Navy, starts new season 2-0
November 6, 2023
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Kentucky rifle opens new season with a bullseye, defeats Morehead State 4727-4661
October 20, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats fifth year Mitchell Nelson adjusts his stock during 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
Kentucky rifle comes up short in NCAA Championships in Akron, takes bronze
March 13, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats fifth year Richard Clark practices during 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
Kentucky rifle finishes third in GARC Championships, prepares for NCAA Championships
February 27, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats senior Emmie Sellers aims her rifle during 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
Kentucky rifle qualifies for NCAA Championships, eyes three-peat in Akron
February 21, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats freshman Shayla Nguyen (45) competes during the Kentucky vs. Michigan State STUNT game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Michigan State won 15-14. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky STUNT finishes 2023 season as national Division-1 runner ups
April 28, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Blair Bergmann speaks with his players during the Kentucky vs. Michigan State STUNT game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Michigan State won 15-14. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky STUNT finishes regular season with 0-3 showing in Cal Baptist Tournament
March 26, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats junior Karley Kalchbrenner sits during the Kentucky vs. Michigan State STUNT game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Michigan State won 15-14. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky STUNT suffers sweeping defeat in midweek double header heading into final tournament
March 24, 2023
Kentucky players cheer on their teammates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan State STUNT game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Michigan State won 15-14. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky STUNT splits 2023 Bluegrass Classic, records first perfect game in program history
March 13, 2023
Kentucky players cheer on their teammates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan State STUNT game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Michigan State won 15-14. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky STUNT loses 15-14 to Michigan State
March 7, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Erin Lamb (13) waits during the Kentucky vs. Pitt volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-0. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky volleyball suffers 3-2 defeat in NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen
December 7, 2023
Kentucky celebrates a kill during the Kentucky vs. Baylor volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky seniors complete triumphant home finale with 3-0 win over Baylor in NCAA Tournament
December 5, 2023
Kentucky libero Eleanor Beavin digs a ball during the Kentucky vs. Wofford volleyball game on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky volleyball sweeps Wofford for 17th straight win to advance to NCAA Tournament Second Round
December 2, 2023
Kentucky setter Emma Grome (4) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. LSU volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky volleyball begins NCAA Tournament as No. 8 overall seed
November 27, 2023
Kentucky players celebrate during the Kentucky vs. LSU volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky volleyball sweeps Florida to become outright SEC champions
November 26, 2023
Kentucky Midfielder Brennan Creek dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Georgia State mens soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky tied 2-2. Photo by Kyleigh Miller | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer books last second trip to NCAA Tournament
November 22, 2023
Kentucky Midfielder Brennan Creek dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Georgia State mens soccer match on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky tied 2-2. Photo by Kyleigh Miller | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer wraps up regular season with win over Georgia Southern
November 6, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats defender Marqes Muir (4) hypes up the crowd during the Kentucky vs. Lipscomb mens soccer match on Friday, Sept. 9, 2023 at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer stuns No. 1 Marshall 2-0, claims first conference victory
October 23, 2023
Kentucky midfielder Alfred Baafi dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. UCF mens soccer match on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer saves draw against Georgia State to keep tournament hopes alive
October 20, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Johan Cedergren yells at a referee after a UK goal was called back during the University of Kentucky vs. Marshall University soccer game on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 1-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer’s Johan Cedergren remains confident as postseason play approaches
October 19, 2023
Kentucky midfielder Tanner Strickland chases after the ball during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State womens soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky Women’s Soccer falls to the Georgia Bulldogs in SEC Championship Quarterfinals 2-1
November 9, 2023
Kentucky defender Grace Phillpotts takes a corner kick during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State womens soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky Women’s Soccer claims victory against LSU, secures first SEC Tournament win since 2014
November 6, 2023
Kentucky defender Grace Phillpotts takes a corner kick during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State womens soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer finishes regular season with 1-0 loss at Ole Miss
October 29, 2023
Kentucky midfielder Anna Young looks to pass the ball during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State womens soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
No. 23 Kentucky women’s soccer edges Mizzou 1-0 in its final home game of the season
October 25, 2023
Kentucky midfielder Anna Young looks to pass the ball during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State womens soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
No. 23 Kentucky women’s soccer drops second straight match, falls 1-0 to Georgia
October 20, 2023
A Kentucky track and field athlete leads the pack in the 60 meter hurdles event during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky track and field set new records at Tom Jones Memorial
April 16, 2023
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Masai Russell breaks 100-meter hurdles record at Texas Relays.
April 3, 2023
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Kentucky track and field records personal bests at Black and Gold Invitational
March 21, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Jordan Anthony (13) makes a heart at UK fans before the Kentucky vs. Iowa Music City Bowl football game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK lost 21-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
Jordan Anthony and Masai Russell claim silver medals at NCAA Indoors
March 13, 2023
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Masai Russell wins gold in hurdles at SEC Indoor Championships
March 4, 2023
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky cross country places sixth in Alabama
October 17, 2023
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky men’s and women’s cross country compete in Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational
October 2, 2023
Kentucky cross country shines at Panorama Farms Invitational
October 19, 2022
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
UK Women’s Cross Country finish third at NCAA Southeast Regional
November 12, 2021
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October 15, 2021
Kentucky junior Payton Neff swims in the womens 1000 yard freestyle during the meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive concludes three day Tennessee Invitational with historic times
November 18, 2023
Kentucky swimmers compete in the Blue and White Meet on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive suffers tough losses in Tennessee-Florida tri-meet
November 9, 2023
Kentucky senior Asia Seidt swims in the womens 500 yard freestyle during the meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive triumphs over Eastern Michigan in first home meet of the season
October 15, 2023
Kentucky swimmers compete in the Blue and White Meet on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive falls in its first dual meet of season against Indiana
October 6, 2023
Kentucky swimmers compete in the Blue and White Meet on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky women’s swim and dive falls in season opener at Arkansas
September 23, 2023
Kentucky womens golfer Laney Frye competes in the third round of the NCAA Championship finals at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Photo by Tim Cowie, provided by UK Athletics
Kentucky womens golf misses cut at SEC Championship
April 16, 2023
Tyler McDaniel during the second round of the Southeastern Conference Championship at Sea Island Golf Clubs Seaside Course in St. Simons Island, Ga., on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
Kentucky mens golf finishes seventh at Lewis Chitengwa Memorial
April 12, 2023
Dhaivat Pandya competes during the Bearcat Invitational. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky mens golf records second best result behind Alex Goff in South Carolina
April 4, 2023
Kentucky womens golfer Laney Frye competes in the third round of the NCAA Championship finals at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Photo by Tim Cowie, provided by UK Athletics
Kentucky womens golf concludes regular season at Clemson Invitational
March 29, 2023
Dhaivat Pandya competes during the Bearcat Invitational. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky mens golf records top-five finish in Schenkel Invitational
March 21, 2023
Kentucky winger Kyle Mead controls the puck during the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky hockey earns 8-2 win over Cincinnati
November 22, 2023
Kentucky center Ty Koerbel controls the puck during the Kentucky vs. Xavier club hockey game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 11-1. Photo by Kolby Wohl | Staff
Kentucky club hockey sweeps weekend series against Xavier
November 9, 2023
Kentucky winger Kyle Mead controls the puck during the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky hockey drops both weekend road matches against Indiana
November 6, 2023
Kentucky center Cameron Chabot (39) looks to pass the puck 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 hockey sweeps ACC Showcase, adds three wins to season total
October 25, 2023
Kentucky center Cameron Chabot (39) looks to pass the puck 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 hockey bounces back, defeats Miami (OH) 3-2 in overtime
October 19, 2023
Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) drives with the ball during the Kentucky vs. Saint Josephs mens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-88. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky men’s basketball might have it’s “Kentucky good” back
November 22, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Kansas State mens basketball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kansas State won 75-69. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
COLUMN: Is Calipari on the hot seat going into 2023-2024?
October 20, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts to the Kentucky vs. Georgia mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. UK lost 68-75. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
COLUMN: Has the SEC simply caught up to Kentucky?
March 7, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts to a play during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Michigan State Champions Classic mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 86-77 in the second overtime. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky’s problems are bigger than basketball
January 11, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) dunks the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Florida mens basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-56. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
COLUMN: Three takeaways from Cats’ London victory
December 8, 2022
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
The tug-of-war between country music
December 8, 2023
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
Life imitates art: How Gen Z has connected to classic art pieces through social media
December 6, 2023
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
The dishonesty of the ‘parental rights’ movement
November 29, 2023
UK Core needs massive reform
UK Core needs massive reform
November 28, 2023
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
Gen Z will never be homeowners
November 27, 2023
Ashlee Bell, a junior marketing major, pays for parking outside William T. Young Library on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Parking isn’t the problem on campus, cars are
September 7, 2023
Editor-in-Chief Hannah Stanley poses for a portrait in front of the Kentucky Kernel office on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
From the editor: The beauty in front of us
August 21, 2023
So, what now?
So, what now?
June 24, 2022
A slice of sweet potato pie is served on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff file photo
Thanksgiving: A holiday glow up
November 18, 2021
Timothée Chalamet in the movie Dune. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.
Dune 2021: A classic gets its due
November 16, 2021
A dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is injected into a patient’s arm. Illustration by Abbey Cutrer
Editorial: Students have the power to cultivate a healthy campus
November 16, 2023
Students walk out of the Gatton Student Center on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Editorial: Attendance should only be 10% of overall grades at UK
February 28, 2023
The FarmHouse Fraternity house on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, the night Hazelwood died, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Editorial: Hazing is life and death, not a game of semantics
November 17, 2022
Cones and fences prevent traffic on Rose Street on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel
Editorial: UK needs more acceptability and accessibility on campus
October 13, 2022
Fallen leaves collect under a row of trees outside of William T. Young Library on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Looking back at fall 2021
December 2, 2021
University of Kentucky lecturer Dr. Michael Preacely teaches a Uniting Voices Lexington class, a children’s choir for grades 6-12 dedicated to bringing people together. Photo by Laurel Swanz
BROADCAST: Uniting Voices Lexington
December 6, 2023
A child attendee sits with Santa during the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
BROADCAST: Breakfast with Santa
December 4, 2023
Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the 2023 Lexington Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
BROADCAST: Annual Lexington Christmas Parade
December 4, 2023
Kentucky players celebrate after the Kentucky vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 38-31. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PODCAST: UK vs. UofL
November 30, 2023
Kentucky running back Ray Davis (1) runs with the ball during the Kentucky vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 38-31. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PODCAST: All things football
November 30, 2023
University of Kentucky lecturer Dr. Michael Preacely teaches a Uniting Voices Lexington class, a children’s choir for grades 6-12 dedicated to bringing people together. Photo by Laurel Swanz
BROADCAST: Uniting Voices Lexington
December 6, 2023
A child attendee sits with Santa during the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
BROADCAST: Breakfast with Santa
December 4, 2023
Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the 2023 Lexington Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
BROADCAST: Annual Lexington Christmas Parade
December 4, 2023
A child holds a Palestinian flag during the free Palestine protest on Nov 7, 2023, in Frankfort Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
BROADCAST: Pro-Palestinian Protest at Kentucky State Capitol
November 16, 2023
Students of Dance Attack Dance Academy perform their interpretation of Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” during the Halloween Varieties Show at the Halloween Festival and Thriller Parade on Nov. 5, 2023. Photo by Casey Sebastiano
BROADCAST: Lexington Halloween Festival and Thriller Parade
November 8, 2023
Kentucky players celebrate after the Kentucky vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 38-31. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PODCAST: UK vs. UofL
November 30, 2023
Kentucky running back Ray Davis (1) runs with the ball during the Kentucky vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 38-31. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PODCAST: All things football
November 30, 2023
Students walk and wave flags during International Day on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
PODCAST: International Students
November 16, 2023
Mississippi State quarterback Mike Wright (14) eyes Kentucky defensive back Ty Bryant (14) during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State football game on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
PODCAST: Sweet Home Kroger Field
November 10, 2023
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine. Volume 6 | Issue 1 | Fall 2023
PODCAST: KRNL Release
November 9, 2023
John Calipari answers questions after watching the Selection Sunday show on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Caliparis home in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
VIDEO: Kentucky mens basketball reacts to Selection Sunday results
March 15, 2023
A Southern Belle: His Journey for Identity
January 31, 2022
Homefield
June 9, 2021
The Little Things
June 9, 2021
Anita Crick kneels by her husband, Rodney, after measuring his blood oxygen levels on Feb. 22, 2021, in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Rodney recently returned home after a month of being hospitalized for COVID-19. Photo by Rachel Crick.
Lifeline: How one couple’s 55-year love story helped them beat COVID
June 8, 2021
Lexington mayor Linda Gorton waves at the crowd during the 2023 Lexington Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
PHOTOS: Lexington’s annual Christmas Parade held downtown
December 3, 2023
Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell (4) blocks the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Carolina Wilmington mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-73. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball suffers 80-73 loss against UNC Wilmington
December 3, 2023
A child attendee sits with Santa during the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Kentucky Childrens Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PHOTOS: UK HealthCare hosts annual breakfast with Santa event
December 2, 2023
Kentucky guard Justin Edwards (1) drives the ball into the paint during the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 8 Miami mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-73. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball records statement win over Miami 95-73
November 29, 2023
Kentucky players celebrate after the Kentucky vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 38-31. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky football defeats Louisville 38-31
November 25, 2023
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Letter from the editor: has-been editor writes goodbye

Rick Childress
May 5, 2020
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Letter from the editor: The Kernel goes on.

Rick Childress
March 24, 2020
UK spokesperson Jay Blanton speaks to members of the local media Tuesday, March 17, 2020, after it was announced this morning that UK classes will be online-only for the remainder of the semester due to the spreading of the novel coronavirus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
March 17, 2020
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UK asking students to notify university of Spring Break travel

Rick Childress
March 9, 2020
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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
Kentucky junior Grace Baalman pitches during the game against Virginia Tech in the NCAA tournament Regionals on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

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
Kentucky cheerleaders entertain the crowd during a timeout during the game against Georgia on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 66 to 61. Photo by Olivia Beach | Staff

Lexington Center, Rupp Arena enters new naming rights deal

Rick Childress
January 16, 2020

The Thrill of the Hunt

Rick Childress
January 2, 2020
Haily Duvall, 19, a UK student, was charged with threatening interstate communications, false statements and false information in Federal District Court in Lexington on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.

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

Rick Childress
October 8, 2019
Dr. Jennifer Greer will assume her role as the new dean of UKs College of Communications and Information in August of 2019.

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

Rick Childress
September 26, 2019
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6,000 myUK accounts were found for sale on the dark web, UK IT officials say

Rick Childress
September 24, 2019
Attorney Matthew R. Krygiel listens to questions after the oral arguments before the Supreme Court on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
September 19, 2019
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National young conservative group complains UK staff showed bias against it

Rick Childress
August 15, 2019
The University of Kentucky announced a $500,000 investment into the campuss mental health resources on Feb. 21, 2020. Photo by Rick Childress

How is UK going to pay for all those iPads?

Rick Childress
May 1, 2019
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UK to give all incoming freshman an iPad Air

Rick Childress
April 30, 2019
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Letter from the Editor

Rick Childress
April 26, 2019
Lexington Fire Department Major Walter observes smoke coming from a vent outside the Singletary Center on UKs campus on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Walter said it was most likely just a smoke scare. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
April 24, 2019
Artist Tony Tassets Mood Sculpture was installed outside the Gatton Student Center on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
April 23, 2019
UK President Eli Capilouto. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Capilouto addresses hunger-striking students in campus-wide email

Rick Childress
March 28, 2019
Kentucky fans celebrate at the corner of Woodland and Euclid on March 30, 1996, after Kentucky beat the University of Massachusetts 81-74, winning UKs sixth national championship.  

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

Rick Childress
March 28, 2019
Students raise their hands during an all-student assembly, held to address growing concerns surrounding food and housing insecurity among UK students, in Memorial Hall in Lexington, Ky., on March 21, 2019. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

UK students detail food, housing struggles at public assembly

Rick Childress
March 21, 2019
Members of Beta Theta Pi fraternity tailgate outside Kentucky Proud Park for the first Kentucky baseball home game on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK students worry that baseball tailgating may never be the same

Rick Childress
March 4, 2019
President and vice presidents candidates Michael Hamilton and Kat Speece pose for a photo on Feb. 19, 2019, on UK’s campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rick Childerss | Staff

Hamilton, Speece say they’ll bring experience, continuity

Rick Childress
February 25, 2019
Provost David Blackwell spoke to students, faculty, and staff in Kincaid Auditorium on Friday, December 8, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
February 22, 2019
Fans receive the last of the Big Blue Madness tickets in front of Memorial Coliseum on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Chandler Stevenson 

Renovation of Memorial Coliseum, other campus buildings move forward

Rick Childress
February 22, 2019
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell details the Heyburn Initiative for Excellence in the Federal Judiciary, named for the late U.S. Senior District Judge John G. Heyburn II, after its announcement at the University of Kentuckys Main Building on Monday, October 10, 2016, in Lexington, Ky. The national, nonpartisan initiative aims to establish an archives and oral history program for Kentuckys federal judges and a national lecture series on relevant judicial topics, as well as play host to federal judicial conferences, according to a press release. Photo by Joshua Qualls | Staff

McConnell recommends UK alumna, former trustee as next UN ambassador

Rick Childress
February 21, 2019
Oliver, UK police departments first therapy K-9, was used by UKPD to help develop relationships with UKs community by easing tension and relieving stress. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
February 17, 2019
Jansen Hammock, a UK political science freshman, gives a speech at the Rally for Higher Education in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort, Ky., on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. 

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

Rick Childress
February 12, 2019
Thomasena Grider (left), the first black, female Lexington police sergeant is presented her official promotion by Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers. Photo provided by the Lexington Police Department. 

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

Rick Childress
February 7, 2019
Girlsgirlsgirls Burritos on the corner of South Limestone and Avenue of Champions in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Parking meter rates near UK to increase, Lexington officials say

Rick Childress
February 5, 2019
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Ellen Hyde and her family will never forget

Rick Childress
February 5, 2019
In October 2017, Daniel Earle allegedly threatened his Spanish class in UKs chemistry/physics building. I could tell he started to raise his voice and he was like, Yeah, let me address something, said Ellen Hyde, a student in the class, When he stood up, I could tell he was mad.

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

Rick Childress
February 5, 2019
Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Kash Daniel (56) celebrating a sack. University of Kentucky football defeated Penn State University 27-24 in the VRBO Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

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

Rick Childress
February 1, 2019
A student speeds by on a bicycle during class change on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Celebration for winter bikers rolls onto UK campus next Wednesday

Rick Childress
February 1, 2019
A yearbook photo of Leon Frankel, a UK graduate and engineering professor, whose early 20th century yearbook entries references the Theta Nu Epsilon fraternity. Photo provided by Terry Birdwhistell.

Bed sheet signals secret society’s presence on UK campus

Rick Childress
January 28, 2019
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‘Know you are not alone.’ Capilouto addresses recent student deaths

Rick Childress
January 25, 2019
Citizens and UK Police Officers participate in past sessions of the UKPD Citizens Police Academy. The 2019 UKPD Citizens Police Academy begins classes on Thursday, Jan. 24. Photo provided by UKPD.

Upcoming program lets participants go behind the scenes with UKPD

Rick Childress
January 22, 2019
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UK College of Dentistry dean placed on leave by university

Rick Childress
January 16, 2019
At the end of the first snow day of the semester, students sled down the sides of “the Bowl” outside William T. Young library on Jan. 16, 2018. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Winter weather, snow possible for UK, Lexington this weekend

Rick Childress
January 11, 2019
Savannah Spurlock was last seen leaving The Other Bar near UKs campus on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. 

Missing woman last seen at bar near UK campus

Rick Childress
January 8, 2019
Mayor Linda Gorton addresses the crowd after taking her oath of office during her inauguration ceremony in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Kentucky. I know our citizens want the very best for their city, Gorton said, they want us to dream big dreams for Lexington. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

New mayor Linda Gorton asks Lexington to ‘dream big’

Rick Childress
January 6, 2019
Linda Gorton and her supporters celebrate her mayoral race win at her election party at Limestone Hall in Lexington, Ky. on Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by McKenna Horsley | Staff

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

Rick Childress
January 2, 2019
Haily Duvall, 19, a UK student, was charged with threatening interstate communications, false statements and false information in Federal District Court in Lexington on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.

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

Rick Childress
December 18, 2018
Judge Robert Johnson listens to Assistant Attorney General Travis Mayos argument at the Kentucky Court of Appeals on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
December 10, 2018
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

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

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December 5, 2018
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KSU must give employee sexual misconduct report to Kernel, AG rules

Rick Childress
November 21, 2018
Haily Duvall, 19, a UK student, was charged with threatening interstate communications, false statements and false information in Federal District Court in Lexington on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.

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

Rick Childress
November 20, 2018
White Hall Classroom Building is eerily empty during the 9:30 a.m. class change on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

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

Rick Childress
November 8, 2018
White Hall Classroom Building

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

Rick Childress
November 7, 2018
A voting official with their I voted on display. Voters came out early in the morning to vote in the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Newman Center Voting location in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

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

Rick Childress
November 6, 2018
 A police officer protects students on State Street after UKs victory against Notre Dame in the Elite 8 on March 28, 2015, in Lexington, Kentucky.  

Lexington Police has had plenty of practice on State Street

Rick Childress
November 1, 2018
Senior social work majors Katie Marcum (left), Jordan Gennuso and Makayla Lindsey light candles during the vigil held at the Jewish student center on UKs campus in Lexington, Kentucky on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. The vigil was held in solidarity and remembrance of the victims of the reportedly anti-semitic shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

‘Tremendous’ response supports vigil at UK Jewish Student Center

Rick Childress
October 29, 2018
Construction has been completed on Woodland Ave in front of Chellgren Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff.

Woodland Ave. construction may mean better bike, pedestrian safety

Rick Childress
October 28, 2018
Students play corn hole at the student tailgate at the Johnson Center Field before the game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

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

Rick Childress
October 19, 2018
A two car wreck occurred at the intersection of South Broadway and Bolivar St. in the morning on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Three sent to hospital after serious South Broadway crash

Rick Childress
October 11, 2018
Kentucky fans sprint to place their tents in line outside Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Fans line up in order to get the best seats for Big Blue Madness, UKs kickoff of the basketball season. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
September 25, 2018
Tom Miller, the Kentucky Kernels lawyer, presents his argument to the panel of judges at the Kentucky Court of Appeals on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
September 25, 2018
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops watches as his players warm up prior to the game against Murray State on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray 48-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

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

Rick Childress
September 20, 2018
The former Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

National fraternity closes UK’s Alpha Tau Omega chapter

Rick Childress
September 19, 2018
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

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

Rick Childress
September 18, 2018
Jacob Heil - Fayette County Detention Center

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

Rick Childress
September 18, 2018
Jacob Heil - Fayette County Detention Center

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

Rick Childress
September 15, 2018
Memorial Hall building mug

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

Rick Childress
September 14, 2018
A UK Hockey player escorts Kindly Myers onto the ice to drop the first puck before the teams game against the Akron Zips on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

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

Rick Childress
September 14, 2018
Rabbi Litvin

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

Rick Childress
September 10, 2018
Corbin Harris, a UK sophomore, fell from a balcony at The Lex apartment complex on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. 

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

Rick Childress
September 3, 2018
UKs Sigma Chi fraternity was suspended for a year after a university investigation found the chapter violated university policy. The fraternity house is located on the corner of Columbia and Pennsylvania Ave. on UKs campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
September 3, 2018
Students tailgate at the bowl prior to the game against the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, September 5, 2015 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Taylor Pence | Staff File Photo

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

Rick Childress
September 1, 2018
The Student Government Association Senate held their first meeting in the Senate Chambers in the Gatton Student Center on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

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

Rick Childress
August 30, 2018
Patrick Melton, courtesy of WKYT.

UK student pleads not guilty to rape, sodomy; lawyer hopes student can continue studying at UK

Rick Childress
August 29, 2018
Kentucky Wildcab released a new app on Thursday, August 23, 2018. The app allows students to hail free rides around the UK community. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
August 24, 2018
The last group of students who lived in Kirwin 4, the last traditional dorm open at UK, pose for a picture. Kirwin 4 officially closed in 2017.

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

Rick Childress
August 21, 2018
Chick-fil-a logo

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

Rick Childress
August 20, 2018
Pieces of Karyn Olivier work Witness are cut out in preparation for their installation in the Memorial Hall vestibule on UKs campus on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Karyn Olivier was an artist chosen by the UK Memorial Hall art committee to create an artwork that adds context to Anne Rice OHanlons 1934 mural. OHanlons mural depicts a sanitized version of the brutality that existed during the time of slavery and legal segregation. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
August 16, 2018
Kentucky Wildcats kicker Landon Foster prepares to take the field during the second half against the Ohio Bobcats at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, September 6, 2014 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated Ohio 20-3. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

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

Rick Childress
June 21, 2018
UK Bookstores permanent location in the new Student Center opened Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

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

Rick Childress
April 24, 2018
Students Michael Ayers, Curtis Franklin and Hunter Mitchell celebrate their awards at the Kentucky Associated Press Broadcast Journalism Awards alongside professor Mel Coffee. Brady Trapnell, who is studying abroad in London, also placed. Photo provided by Michael Ayers. 

UK student journalists win big at Kentucky AP Broadcast awards

Rick Childress
April 17, 2018
Drew Vant Land, the organizer of the rally and UK philosophy graduate student, and Samuel Lockridge, a UK public administration graduate student, led protestors in chants during the #KY120 Solidarity Rally by the Bowman statue on the University of Kentucky campus on Thursday, April 12, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
April 12, 2018
Sumaya Shalash, a sophomore nursing student, cuddles a puppy at Chi Psi’s event “Puppies and Popsicles” event, located across from the 90 on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

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

Rick Childress
April 12, 2018
Mary McCord, a communication sciences and disorders senior, reacts after winning a one night stay at the castle in Versailles during the first day of Keenelands spring meet on Friday, April 6, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Keenelands opening day was also College Scholarship day, where students were given free admission and a chance to win a number of prizes including ten $1,000 and two $10,000 scholarships. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
April 6, 2018
Kentucky educators, students and supporters gathered in Frankfort, Kentucky on Monday, April 2, 2018, to protest the proposed changes in education funding and pensions. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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
The walls of the Bolivar art gallery in the School of Art and Visual Studies were cleared of artwork after the SAVS buildings second floor bathrooms flooded on the morning of Monday, March 26, 2018. 

No artwork harmed in SAVS sewage flood

Rick Childress
March 26, 2018
Bailey Vandiver, the Kernels new editor-in-chief poses on the concrete rail in front of the Grehan Journalism Building on March 23, 2018. Photo by Rick Childress

Vandiver chosen as new Kernel editor-in-chief

Rick Childress
March 23, 2018
A fire is set on fire after UKs sweet sixteen upset victory against Ohio St. on State Street on March 26, 2011 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brandon Goodwin | Staff File Photo 

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

Rick Childress
March 19, 2018
Junior arts administration major Emily Crebbin shows her Be Kind necklace outside Whitehall on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Crebbin wears the necklace in remembrance of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting in her hometown of Newtown, Connecticut. 

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

Rick Childress
March 6, 2018
AJ Harris listens to his professor, Buck Ryan in his Journalism 101 class on Dec. 4, 2017 in Kincaid Auditorium on the University of Kentucky campus. As a freshman journalism major, JOU 101 is a prerequisite for most of the classes Harris will take during his time at UK.

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

Rick Childress
February 26, 2018
Vice presidential candidate Noor Ali and presidential candidate Michael Hamilton pose behind the Grehan Journalism Building on Friday, Feb. 16. Photo by Rick Childress

Hamilton and Ali want a campus where every student voice matters

Rick Childress
February 19, 2018
Presidential candidate Ross Boggess and vice-presidential candidate Sydney Otten pose behind the Grehan Journalism Building on Feb. 13, 2018. Photo by Rick Childress

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

Rick Childress
February 19, 2018
Alpha Phi members sell coffee, hot chocolate and donuts outside their house on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Photo by Rick Childress

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

Rick Childress
February 12, 2018
A student uses their wildcard ID to purchase food at Bowmans Den on September 14, 2016 in Lexington, Ky.

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

Rick Childress
February 12, 2018
Alpha Phis Heart Throb week starts Monday, Feb. 12. All events will be at the Alpha Phi house on Columbia Ave. in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
February 12, 2018
UK permanently closed the Jersey Street lot on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The lot was an E lot located on north campus in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
February 6, 2018
Blaze Pizza closed the doors of its Limestone location near UKs campus in Lexington, Ky in early February. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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
A photo of the Kentucky Strong t-shirt provided by Rick Paynter of Shop Local Kentucky.

Local store raises funds for Marshall Co. victims, families

Rick Childress
January 26, 2018
Former UKPD community affairs officer Amy Boatman tells about her 50 page masters thesis written about the use of therapy animals in university police departments on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Oliver was UK police departments first therapy K-9. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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
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