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Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design
Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design
August 8, 2022
We are there. UK offers resources to students after eastern KY flooding
‘We are there.’ UK offers resources to students after eastern KY flooding
July 31, 2022
Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant
Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant
June 18, 2022
A student wearing a mask exits Gatton Student Center on the first day of in-person classes on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Masks optional across UK, Capilouto announces
June 3, 2022
A community member receives a COVID-19 test on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at UK’s Kroger Field testing site in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
College Way COVID-19 testing to close at end of May
May 26, 2022
Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design
Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design
August 8, 2022
Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant
Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant
June 18, 2022
A community member receives a COVID-19 test on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at UK’s Kroger Field testing site in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
College Way COVID-19 testing to close at end of May
May 26, 2022
Chris Stapleton performs during his “A Concert for Kentucky” on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: Chris Stapleton’s “A Concert for Kentucky”
April 24, 2022
Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority performs at Greek Sing at Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel
PHOTOS: Greek Sing 2022
April 7, 2022
Just clowning around: UK Circus Club
Just clowning around: UK Circus Club
June 1, 2022
Treating the disease, not the symptoms: A glimpse into the Fayette County Mental Health Court
Treating the disease, not the symptoms: A glimpse into the Fayette County Mental Health Court
May 19, 2022
A lot of life left to live. UK alumnus and mother searches for new kidney
‘A lot of life left to live.’ UK alumnus and mother searches for new kidney
May 18, 2022
The Lexington Humane Society helps animals find their forever homes
April 21, 2022
The sidelines aren’t just for benchwarmers: The pep behind UK athletics
April 21, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis scrimmages during an open practice and fan day at the Joe Craft Football Training Center practice fields on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
‘Still a lot of work to be done.’ Offense struggles in Kentucky football fan day open practice
August 6, 2022
Fans cheer during an open practice and telethon benefitting flood victims in Eastern Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky mens basketball open practice and telethon raises over $2 million for Eastern Kentucky flood victims
August 3, 2022
Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari talks to fans during an open practice and telethon benefitting flood victims in Eastern Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Calipari announces home-and-home series against Gonzaga
August 2, 2022
The Kentucky mens basketball team will hold a telethon and open practice on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, to benefit those impacted by flooding across eastern Kentucky. Via Twitter
Kentucky mens basketball telethon to benefit those impacted by Eastern Kentucky flooding
August 1, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) celebrates a teammate’s three pointer during the UK vs Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
TyTy Washington drafted No. 29 overall by Memphis Grizzlies
June 23, 2022
Fans cheer during an open practice and telethon benefitting flood victims in Eastern Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky mens basketball open practice and telethon raises over $2 million for Eastern Kentucky flood victims
August 3, 2022
The Kentucky mens basketball team will hold a telethon and open practice on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, to benefit those impacted by flooding across eastern Kentucky. Via Twitter
Kentucky mens basketball telethon to benefit those impacted by Eastern Kentucky flooding
August 1, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) celebrates a teammate’s three pointer during the UK vs Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
TyTy Washington drafted No. 29 overall by Memphis Grizzlies
June 23, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Shaedon Sharpe sits on the bench during warmups before the UK vs Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Shaedon Sharpe drafted No. 7 overall by Trail Blazers
June 23, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Shaedon Sharpe sits on the bench during warmups before the UK vs Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Shaedon Sharpe officially leaves Kentucky for NBA Draft
June 1, 2022
Kentucky head coach Kyra Elzy answers a question during a postgame press conference after the UK vs. Princeton womens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Princeton won 69-62. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kyra Elzy adds fifth signee to 2022 freshman class
April 13, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Rhyne Howard (5) smiles after making a 3-pointer during the UK vs. Auburn womens basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 90-62. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Rhyne Howard drafted No. 1 overall in 2022 WNBA Draft; makes UK history
April 11, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kyra Elzy celebrates with fans during the team’s return from the SEC Tournament championship game on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. UK defeated No. 1 South Carolina 64-62 with a 3-pointer by Dre’Una Edwards in the last seconds of the game in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky extends Kyra Elzy through 2027
April 4, 2022
Kentucky guard Rhyne Howard (10) takes questions during a postgame press conference after the UK vs. Princeton womens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Princeton won 69-62. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Rhyne Howard named Wooden Award All-American
March 30, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats center Olivia Owens (00) boxes out during a free throw during the UK vs. Presbyterian College women’s basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 81-53. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Olivia Owens announces departure from UK womens basketball team
March 28, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis scrimmages during an open practice and fan day at the Joe Craft Football Training Center practice fields on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
‘Still a lot of work to be done.’ Offense struggles in Kentucky football fan day open practice
August 6, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) waits to warm up before the UK football spring game on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Chris Rodriguez Jr. arrested by campus police on Sunday
May 8, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Luke Fortner (79) comforts wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) after Bowden throws an interception during the game against Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Louisville 56-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Luke Fortner selected 65th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars
April 29, 2022
Kentucky celebrates Josh Paschal’s (4) first tackle since being diagnosed with cancer during the game against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Kroger Field, in Lexington, Kentucky. Today, Paschal made his season debut after battling cancer. Kentucky defeated MTSU 34-23. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff
Josh Paschal drafted 46th overall by the Detroit Lions
April 29, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver WanDale Robinson (1) celebrates getting a first down during the UK vs. Louisville Governor’s Cup football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. UK won 52-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Wan’Dale Robinson drafted 43rd overall by the New York Giants
April 29, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Adam Fogel (55) catches a fly ball during the UK vs. Bellarmine baseball game on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky drubbed 9-1 by Florida in rainy onslaught in Gainesville
May 1, 2022
Kentucky earns much-needed win over Dayton in Lexington
May 1, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Chase Estep (12) fixes his hair during the UK vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 7-5. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky swamped 9-2 by Florida in Gainesville
April 30, 2022
Kentucky Wildcat Sean Harney (34) pitches during the University of Kentucky vs. Georgia State game on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-2. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Wildcat comeback falls short; Kentucky loses 5-3 against Vanderbilt
April 24, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Daniel Harris IV (1) drops a fly ball during the UK vs. Bellarmine baseball game on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky rebounds for big 3-2 win over Vanderbilt
April 24, 2022
Kentucky pitcher Izzy Harrison (42) pitches during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
No. 11 Kentucky drops senior day game against Mississippi State, losing 6-2
May 1, 2022
Kentucky pitcher Miranda Stoddard (1) pitches during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky unable to win offensive battle against Missouri, loses 8-7
April 25, 2022
Kentucky pitcher Kennedy Sullivan (8) pitches during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Bats wake up late as Kentucky rallies past EKU 10-7
April 21, 2022
Kentucky infielder Taylor Ebbs (3) dives for a foul ball during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky edged out in 2-1 defeat at Arkansas
April 16, 2022
Kentucky Wildcat freshman Stephanie Schoonover (23) pitches during the UK vs. Morehead State game on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Cropp Softball Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 13-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Schoonover tosses no-hitter as Cats blank Louisville 9-0
April 13, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats libero Eleanor Beavin (6) returns a serve during the UK vs. Illinois women’s volleyball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 7 Kentucky stunned 3-1 by Illinois in second round of NCAA Tournament
December 4, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats libero Eleanor Beavin (6) is introduced before the UK vs. Illinois women’s volleyball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 7 Kentucky falls to Illinois 3-1 in second round of NCAA Tournament
December 4, 2021
The wildcats celebrate after a point during the UK vs. Texas A&M volleyball game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Amanda Braman | Staff
UK sweeps Southeast Missouri State 3-0 to advance to round two of NCAA Tournament
December 4, 2021
The Wildcats celebrate during UK volleyball’s game against Southern California on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky volleyball earns No. 7 seed in NCAA Tournament
December 2, 2021
Kentucky’s bench reacts to a Kareem Watkins basket during the UK vs. Central Michigan men’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 85-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Fall 2021 sports in review
December 2, 2021
Raena Worley performs her bars routine during the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 10 Kentucky swings past No. 5 LSU in Baton Rouge
March 5, 2022
Makenzie Wilson launches over the vault during the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics falls at Auburn
February 26, 2022
Raena Worley performs her bars routine during the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 12 Kentucky gymnastics comes up short against No. 2 Florida
February 19, 2022
Kentucky gymnasts run out onto the floor before the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 2 Florida defeats No. 10 Kentucky gymnastics 197.350-197.585
February 18, 2022
Cally Nixon celebrates after performing on bars during the UK vs. Missouri gymnastics meet on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics win quad meet; improve to 5-1
February 4, 2022
The Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex was filled with fans to watch both the mens and womens soccer teams win their matches at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky., on Sunday, August 31, 2014. Photo by Jonathan Krueger
Kentucky mens soccer to join Sun Belt Conference for 2022 season
April 6, 2022
Kentuckys Eythor Bjorgolfsson (9) celebrates his goal during the Kentucky vs. Wright State mens soccer game on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky soccer shows promise in spring match win over Bellarmine
March 26, 2022
Kentucky’s bench reacts to a Kareem Watkins basket during the UK vs. Central Michigan men’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 85-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Fall 2021 sports in review
December 2, 2021
Kentucky huddles up before the University of Kentucky vs. Notre Dame mens soccer game on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 1-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky falls 2-1 at Clemson, ending season in Sweet 16
November 29, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Marcel Meinzer (8) celebrates scoring a goal during the UK vs. Santa Clara men’s soccer game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 2-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 9 Kentucky power past Santa Clara 2-0; advance to NCAA Tournament Round of 16
November 22, 2021
Kentucky’s bench reacts to a Kareem Watkins basket during the UK vs. Central Michigan men’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 85-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Fall 2021 sports in review
December 2, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats forward Emilie Rhode (10) defends the ball during UK’s game against Bellarmine on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
Kentucky falls 2-0 to Tennessee in final match of season
October 29, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats defender Sara Makoben-Blessing (19) prepares to kick the ball during UK’s game against Bellarmine on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
Kentucky ends losing streak; defeats Missouri 2-0
October 24, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats defender Caroline Trout (18) chases the ball during UK’s game against Bellarmine on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
Kentucky drop seventh straight match; fall 2-1 to Alabama
October 22, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats forward Emily Hähnel (29) dribbles past defenders during UK’s game against Marshall on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver
Kentucky falls 1-0 to LSU; losing streak extends to six matches
October 14, 2021
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.
Kentucky comes up short in NCAA Mens Tennis National Championship
May 22, 2022
UK earns a date to the NCAA Mens Tennis National Championship
UK earns a date to the NCAA Mens Tennis National Championship
May 21, 2022
Gabriel Diallo celebrates with his doubles partner during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State mens tennis meet on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky secures spot in Final Four for first time in program history
May 19, 2022
Liam Draxl celebrates winning a game during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 10 Kentucky fights past LSU 4-2 in Baton Rouge for third straight win
April 16, 2022
Gabriel Diallo celebrates winning a game during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Cats earn biggest victory of season, take down No. 5 Tennessee 4-3
April 8, 2022
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Kentucky rifle wins GARC team championship
February 26, 2022
Kentucky rifle defeats West Virginia to earn share of conference title
February 12, 2022
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UK Rifle defeats NC State behind historic performance
January 16, 2022
Mary Tucker. UK Rifle v Akron. Photo by Hannah Phillips | UK Athletics
Kentucky rifle defeats Army in West Point
January 15, 2022
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Kentucky Rifle topples Akron in fall finale
November 21, 2021
UK T&F finds multiple victories at Drake Relays
May 1, 2022
Senior Carly Hinkle clears the bar in the high jump during the Kentucky Invitational meet on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Shively Track and Field Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky wins six events on day two of Florida Relays
April 4, 2022
Kentucky completes two sets of relays in Raleigh and Austin
March 27, 2022
UK track and field add three personal bests in North Carolina and Virginia
February 6, 2022
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 wins 11 events at Rod McCravy Memorial
January 30, 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
Cross Country FSU Pre-Nationals
UKXC completes top-25 finish at FSU Pre-Nationals
October 15, 2021
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 eighth at Notre Dame Invitational
October 1, 2021
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 women’s cross country finish first at Commodore Classic
September 17, 2021
Kentucky men’s cross country win season opener at Missouri
September 3, 2021
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
Four UK divers punch ticket to NCAA Championships
March 9, 2022
Kentucky sophomore Parker Herren competes in the womens 100 yard backstroke 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 swimming and diving sweep Cincinnati in final home meet of season
January 28, 2022
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 mens and women’s swimming and diving drop meet against Louisville
January 22, 2022
Kentucky swimming and diving topped by Tennessee in dual meet
November 6, 2021
Kentucky celebrates after scoring a point during the University of Kentucky vs. Missouri volleyball game on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Basketball school? Football school? Everything school
October 29, 2021
Kentucky finishes fifth in Lewis Chitengwa Memorial
April 13, 2022
Kentucky mens and womens golf finish first spring events of season
March 3, 2022
UK womens golf records best score in team history at UCF Challenge
February 9, 2022
Kentucky womens golf finish as high as seventh in Lady Bulldog Invitational
January 31, 2022
Kentucky women’s golf ties 4-4 with Louisville in Battle for the Bluegrass
January 18, 2022
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the UK vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 7-5. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky hockey loses 6-4 to Ohio State in first round of TSCHL playoffs
February 19, 2022
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the UK vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 7-5. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Homework and hockey: Brett Quinn’s story
February 3, 2022
A Kentucky hockey player moves the puck up the rink during the game against EKU on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at The Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6 to 3. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky hockey suffers first loss of season against DePaul
September 20, 2021
Kentucky and EKU hockey players chase after the puck during the game against EKU on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at The Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6 to 3. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
‘A rowdy, exciting time.’ Hockey returns to Lexington following pandemic, fire
September 9, 2021
A Kentucky hockey player looks for a shot at a goal during the game against EKU on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at The Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6 to 3. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky hockey defeats Eastern Kentucky 6 to 3
January 19, 2019
Kenny Payne talks to guard Charles Matthews on the sidelines during the UK vs. Mississippi State mens basketball game on Jan. 20, 2015, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Taylor Pence | Staff
Column: The state of college hoops in Kentucky is shifting, and it’s not in favor of UK
March 18, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Davion Mintz (10) lays on the ground during the UK vs. Saint Peter’s mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Gainbridge Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. UK lost 85-79 in overtime. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Column: The moment was too big for Kentucky
March 18, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Lance Ware celebrates on the bench during the UK vs. Vanderbilt basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 77-70. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Column: No. 5 Kentucky needs big week to cement place as championship contender
February 7, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches from the sidelines during the Kentucky vs. Auburn men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Auburn Arena in Auburn, Alabama. UK lost 80-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Column: John Calipari should stick to his guns on Shaedon Sharpe
January 24, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kellan Grady (31) smiles on the bench during the UK vs. Tennessee basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 107-79. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Column: Kentucky cannot overlook Texas A&M as Auburn matchup looms
January 19, 2022
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A new perspective on gender
July 15, 2022
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So, what now?
June 24, 2022
Kentucky Kernel sports editor Hunter Shelton peers over an edition of the Kentucky Kernel inside McVey Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb
Forever a Kernelite: saying goodbye
May 5, 2022
Jack Weaver, Rayleigh Deaton and Michael Clubb, left to right, wait for maintenance to tow the Kernels golf cart out from between a utility pole and a brick wall after Clubb got the golf cart stuck on Monday, Sept. 13, 2022, in front of Scovell Hall in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Kernel golf cart: A survival story
April 29, 2022
Vendela Norris, a freshman broadcast journalism major, sits in a hammock on Friday, April 9, 2021, outside William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Why switching majors is actually a good thing
April 28, 2022
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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
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 masked student studies in the William T. Young Library during the first day of classes for the fall 2020 semester on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Is fall 2021 easier?
November 16, 2021
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‘Dreaming of You.’ Novel brings dead pop star back to life
November 12, 2021
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
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Fall break is a step in the right direction, but more is needed
October 29, 2021
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When will this end? A need for accountability in Greek life
October 21, 2021
A man remembers the fallen victims of 9/11. UK Army and Air Force ROTC placed nearly 3,000 flags this morning in front of the administration building and had speakers read out the names of fallen victims of the terrorism attacks of September 11th, 2001 on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
How the memory of the 9/11 tragedy lives on
September 9, 2021
The Kentucky State Capitol on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.
Game over: UK can no longer hide behind its lawsuit
August 26, 2021
Sonny Leon, atop Rich Strike, celebrates winning the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Rich Strike wins 148th running of the Kentucky Derby
May 9, 2022
A group of Oaks goers from the Chicago area watch a race on a video board in the infield on Oaks Day at Churchill Downs on Friday, May 6, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Oaks Day 2022 at Churchill Downs
May 7, 2022
Chris Stapleton performs during his “A Concert for Kentucky” on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: Chris Stapleton’s “A Concert for Kentucky”
April 24, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Cole Lanter (81) scores a touchdown as wide receiver Luke Leeper (37) celebrates in the background during the UK football spring game on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky football spring game 2022
April 9, 2022
Spectators watch a race during the first day of the Spring Meet on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Keeneland Spring Meet Opening Day
April 8, 2022
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Letter from the editor: has-been editor writes goodbye

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

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.

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

March 9, 2020
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Large-scale cyber attack slowed UK networks for almost a month

March 8, 2020

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

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

February 9, 2020

Lexington fox hunting club preserves centuries old tradition

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

January 16, 2020

The Thrill of the Hunt

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

April 30, 2019
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Letter from the Editor

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

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

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

Capilouto addresses hunger-striking students in campus-wide email

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

November 8, 2018
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What we know so far about the bomb threat to UK’s White Hall

November 8, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 18, 2018
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UPDATE: UK student’s attorney says ‘misinformation’ is being spread

September 18, 2018
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UPDATE: UK student ‘showed signs of impairment’ when arrested Saturday after collision

September 15, 2018
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UK launches $2.1 billion fundraising campaign to fund scholarships, research, Coliseum renovations

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

September 14, 2018
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Rosh Hashanah, Jewish holidays at UK are open to the curious

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

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

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

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

August 30, 2018
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UK student pleads not guilty to rape, sodomy; lawyer hopes student can continue studying at UK

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

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

August 21, 2018
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Lexington’s newest Chick-fil-A to give out a year of coupons to 24-hour campers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 2, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 5, 2018

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

February 1, 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

January 26, 2018

UK, Kernel ready for appellate court battle

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

January 24, 2018
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