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BROADCAST: UK Police Working to Address Recent Campus Crime
BROADCAST: UK Police Working to Address Recent Campus Crime
September 10, 2024
L8nite employees secure their sign onto a forklift from the back of Cornerstone Parking Garage on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
BROADCAST: L8nite receives notice of default
September 8, 2024
L8nite employees secure their sign onto a forklift from the back of Cornerstone Parking Garage on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
L8nite claims denial of signage on Cornerstone grounds ‘unfair’
September 8, 2024
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot
September 7, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
Kentucky facility to produce ZYN nicotine pouches
September 6, 2024
New sorority members run to their new houses during bid day on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Greek Row in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Bid Day
September 10, 2024
L8nite employees secure their sign onto a forklift from the back of Cornerstone Parking Garage on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
BROADCAST: L8nite receives notice of default
September 8, 2024
L8nite employees wait for help getting their forklift out of the mud on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: L8nite claims denial of signage on Cornerstone grounds ‘unfair’
September 8, 2024
L8nite employees secure their sign onto a forklift from the back of Cornerstone Parking Garage on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
L8nite claims denial of signage on Cornerstone grounds ‘unfair’
September 8, 2024
UKPD presence to increase on North Campus
UKPD presence to increase on North Campus
September 5, 2024
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
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot
September 7, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
Kentucky facility to produce ZYN nicotine pouches
September 6, 2024
Sophomore Sydney Joiner pets a horse they are taking care of on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at the Secretariat Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff
UK Alternative Service Breaks hosts ‘Labor Stay’ event at Secretariat Center
September 3, 2024
Mike Acord, 71, poses for a portrait outside of John’s Walk Run Shop on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Mike Acord walks toward the finish line
July 12, 2024
Jen Ramlet, a missions pastor, raises her arms in worship on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Hughes Auditorium at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Ramlet flew from Orange County, California with her children to experience the revival. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
One year later, Asbury University reflects on the 2023 revival that took the internet by storm
June 11, 2024
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot
September 7, 2024
Sophia Rosing leaves the stand at her preliminary hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel
Sophia Rosing pleads guilty after felony charge was reduced to a misdemeanor
August 21, 2024
Gov. Andy Beshear is sworn in during the 62nd Kentucky inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
99 days to go: what’s next for the Democratic Party?
July 29, 2024
President Joe Biden speaks about infrastructure and a $1.6 billion bridge project on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at a vacant property in Covington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
July 21, 2024
Jen Ramlet, a missions pastor, raises her arms in worship on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Hughes Auditorium at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Ramlet flew from Orange County, California with her children to experience the revival. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
One year later, Asbury University reflects on the 2023 revival that took the internet by storm
June 11, 2024
Shared governance stones outside of J. David Rosenberg College of Law Building on Monday, May 13, 2024 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
UK Board of Trustees vote to adopt President’s Recommendation 6
June 24, 2024
Resolution on Shared Governance at UK approved in Senate Council meeting
Resolution on Shared Governance at UK approved in Senate Council meeting
April 13, 2024
Brandi Frisby named associate provost for academic affairs
Brandi Frisby named associate provost for academic affairs
April 12, 2024
UK extends enrollment deadline for the fall 2024 semester for first-year students
UK extends enrollment deadline for the fall 2024 semester for first-year students
April 11, 2024
Faculty expressed desire to be ‘true partners’ with administration at UK
Faculty expressed desire to be ‘true partners’ with administration at UK
March 28, 2024
Timothy Umstead's mugshot from the Fayette County jail website on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Umstead was arrested on the night of Feb. 7, and he was booked on Feb. 8.
Former UK student’s weapon possession charges reduced
February 12, 2024
Thomas "Lofton" Hazelwood
‘He’s not gonna make it to serenades.’ The missing details of the Hazelwood investigation
November 17, 2022
Excerpts from UK's 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 UK's lawyer during oral arguments heard by the Kentucky Supreme Court in UK's lawsuit against the Kernel on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at the Kentucky Supreme Court in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.
Details of the James Harwood investigation and records battle
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
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot
I-75 shut down after multiple people shot
September 7, 2024
UKPD presence to increase on North Campus
UKPD presence to increase on North Campus
September 5, 2024
UK students involved in sexual assault on campus
UK students involved in sexual assault on campus
September 4, 2024
Corey Omarion Reyes, 23 (left) and Jahiem K. Mullins, 22, stand for their mugshots. Photos from Fayette Co. Detention Center.
UK student robbed outside Patterson and Boyd Hall
September 4, 2024
Officers secure the crime scene after a shooting on South Limestone on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo editor
Shots fired at the intersection of S. Limestone and Winslow
September 1, 2024
From the Editor: Fueled by awe and sustained by wonder
From the Editor: Fueled by awe and sustained by wonder
August 30, 2024
Mike Acord, 71, poses for a portrait outside of John’s Walk Run Shop on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Mike Acord walks toward the finish line
July 12, 2024
Jen Ramlet, a missions pastor, raises her arms in worship on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Hughes Auditorium at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Ramlet flew from Orange County, California with her children to experience the revival. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
One year later, Asbury University reflects on the 2023 revival that took the internet by storm
June 11, 2024
Author-Illustrator Rachel Elliot sits in front of the graphic novel section of the Lucille Caudill Little Fine Arts Library on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Art is the love of Rachel Elliott’s life
April 5, 2024
Kae Brandenburg, an Electrical Engineering major, poses for a portrait on March, 22, 2024, in Lexington Kentucky at the William T. Young Library. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Mullets: Past their prime or ‘hair’ to stay?
April 4, 2024
Kentucky players swarm a Murray State player trying to get possession of the ball during the Kentucky vs Murray State Soccer match on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray State 1-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky women’s soccer records statement 2-0 victory over No. 9 UCLA
September 10, 2024
Fans stand for the national anthem before kickoff at the Kentucky vs Louisville match on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Mens Soccer bested by Louisville 1-0
September 10, 2024
BROADCAST: Tailgaters talk about Kentucky and South Carolina Matchup prior to kickoff
BROADCAST: Tailgaters talk about Kentucky and South Carolina Matchup prior to kickoff
September 9, 2024
Kentucky Midfielder Catherine DeRosa heads the ball during the Kentucky vs Murray State Soccer match on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray State 1-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky women’s soccer records best ever start under Troy Fabiano, best in over 10 years
September 9, 2024
Kentucky libero/defensive specialist Molly Tuozzo (12) digs the ball during the No. 9 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Penn State women's volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
No. 9 Kentucky volleyball falls in five against No. 7 Penn State at home
September 9, 2024
Kentucky defensive back Maxwell Hairston with the ball during the Kentucky vs Southern Miss football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 31-0.
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The conference on the horizon
September 7, 2024
Kentucky forward Ugonna Onyenso puts his head in his hands after the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Oakland mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Kentucky lost 80-76. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
BROADCAST: Kentucky students react to NCAA Tournament loss
March 23, 2024
Kentucky head coach Kyra Elzy coaches her team during during the Kentucky vs. Minnesota women's basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 76-57. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
PODCAST: Reeves, Elzy and all things basketball
January 21, 2024
Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard leaves the court after warmups before the Kentucky vs. Louisville men’s basketball game on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
PODCAST: UK Basketball SEC Openers
January 17, 2024
BROADCAST: Jojo Edmonds makes history on UK Dance Team
BROADCAST: Jojo Edmonds makes history on UK Dance Team
December 13, 2023
Mark Pope greets fans at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kentucky, Mark Pope earns commitment of five-star Jasper Johnson from Woodford County
September 5, 2024
Mark Pope greets fans at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
An in-depth look into Kentucky men’s basketball’s 2025 SEC schedule
August 26, 2024
Kentucky commit Malachi Moreno poses for a photo after committing to Kentucky on Friday, August 16, 2024, in the Great Crossing High School Indoor Gym in Georgetown, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff
Kentucky commit Malachi Moreno reflects on decision to come to Lexington
August 16, 2024
Mark Pope cheers at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Mark Pope, Kentucky lands commitment of four-star Georgetown native Malachi Moreno
August 16, 2024
Mark Pope claps at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Three FIBA U17 World Cup stars that would fit perfectly in Mark Pope’s scheme
August 8, 2024
Kenny Brooks arrives to practice during the Kentucky Women’s Basketball media day on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky women’s basketball unveils full 2024-25 schedule
August 26, 2024
Kentucky women's basketball head coach Kenny Brooks speaks to media during his introductory press conference inside the Joe Craft Center on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo provided by Chet White | UK Athletics
Kentucky women’s basketball commit Clara Silva shines overseas
August 8, 2024
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
Kentucky star Rhyne Howard earns bronze medal at Paris Olympics
August 7, 2024
Inside Memorial Coliseum while renovations are being done Friday, July 12, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Construction at Memorial Coliseum continues as fall rapidly approaches
July 13, 2024
Kentucky women’s Basketball head coach Kenny Brooks during the Kentucky Blue-White Spring football game on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball announces SEC opponents for the 2024-25 season
May 18, 2024
BROADCAST: Tailgaters talk about Kentucky and South Carolina Matchup prior to kickoff
BROADCAST: Tailgaters talk about Kentucky and South Carolina Matchup prior to kickoff
September 9, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Barion Brown (7) catches a return during the game between Kentucky and South Carolina. Kentucky lost to South Carolina 31-6. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky Football falls to South Carolina 31-6
September 8, 2024
South Carolina quarterback Robby Ashford (1) runs the ball during the Kentucky vs. South Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
At the whistle: Kentucky football falls to South Carolina 31-6
September 7, 2024
A group of South Carolina Gamecocks players make a tackle during the South Carolina vs. Georgia State football game on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. Photo by Sydney Dunlap | Daily Gamecock
Across the (By)Line: 2024 South Carolina Gamecocks football
September 7, 2024
Kentucky defensive back Jonquis “JQ” Hardaway celebrates an incomplete pass during the Kentucky vs Southern Miss football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 31-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
COLUMN: An outside view of Kentucky football’s season from a lifelong Tar Heel fan
September 7, 2024
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 head coach Nick Mingione receives significant contract extension
September 7, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Émilien Pitre (4) runs to third base during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 15-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky baseball infielder Emilien Pitre selected by Tampa Bay Rays in 2024 MLB Draft
July 14, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt (21) runs to first base 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
Kentucky baseball star Ryan Waldschmidt drafted No. 31 overall by Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024 MLB Draft
July 14, 2024
Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt swings during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-13. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
MLB Draft expert wary of UK’s Ryan Waldschmidt as first-round MLB Draft pick
July 12, 2024
Kentucky players dog pile after winning their game against Oregon State letting them advance to the College World Series. Kentucky beat Oregon State 3-2 to win the Lexington Super Regional and advance to the 2024 College World Series on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff
CLIMBING THE LADDER: 2024 Kentucky baseball built upon and furthered the path started by 2006 team
July 9, 2024
A Kentucky player slides into home during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky softball falls short in Stillwater Regional, ends 2024 season
May 22, 2024
Kentucky pitcher Alexia Lacatena (35) prepares to pitch the ball during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky softball selected for 15th straight NCAA Tournament, will play in Stillwater Regional
May 13, 2024
Kentucky outfielder Vanessa Nesby prepares to throw the ball towards home during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
No. 25 Kentucky softball’s SEC Tournament run ends early after loss to Ole Miss
May 8, 2024
Kentucky infielder/outfielder Peyton Plotts (37) prepares to bat during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
No. 24 Kentucky softball swept by No. 3 Tennessee in final weekend of regular season
May 7, 2024
Kentucky pitcher Sydney Langdon (33) pitches the ball during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
No. 22 Kentucky softball falls short in final home series against South Carolina
May 1, 2024
Inside Memorial Coliseum while renovations are being done Friday, July 12, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Construction at Memorial Coliseum continues as fall rapidly approaches
July 13, 2024
Jillian Procasky, Annie Riegert, and Makenzie Wilson watch their teammates perform during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.
‘Team 50’ ends historic season in NCAA Tournament Regionals
April 10, 2024
Cecily Rizo performs her bars routine during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.
Records continue to break for Kentucky gymnastics after finishing third in SEC Championship
March 28, 2024
Raena Worley winks after completing her bars routine during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.
Kentucky gymnastics sweeps Kidney Care Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Championship
March 24, 2024
Raena Worley winks after completing her bars routine during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.
No. 6 Kentucky gymnastics falls on senior night
March 5, 2024
Senior Joshua Lapadat looks to hit the ball at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. He wins his sets 6-3 and 6-1 respectively.
Kentucky men’s tennis relishes in offseason awards ahead of pivotal 2024-25 season.
July 5, 2024
Freshman Eli Stephenson warms up at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Key takeaways for Kentucky men’s tennis following NCAA Tournament defeat
May 22, 2024
Sophomore Jaden Weekes warms up at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky men’s tennis prepares for critical Elite Eight matchup in NCAA Tournament
May 16, 2024
No. 5 Kentucky men's tennis blows past Harvard in NCAA Sweet Sixteen
No. 5 Kentucky men’s tennis blows past Harvard in NCAA Sweet Sixteen
May 12, 2024
Members of the Kentucky men's tennis team celebrate during the No. 5 Kentucky vs. Illinois men's tennis match on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3 Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Jack Loutit comes back, clinches NCAA Super Regionals for Kentucky men’s tennis
May 7, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats fifth year Richard Clark puts his hand in his pocket 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 earns 4,730 NCAA qualifying score
February 21, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats Rifle head coach Harry Mullins gives a speech after the Kentucky vs. Morehead State rifle NCAA Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a 4716 qualifying score. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky rifle comes up short at West Virginia
February 11, 2024
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
Kentucky Rifle
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
Inside Memorial Coliseum while renovations are being done Friday, July 12, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Construction at Memorial Coliseum continues as fall rapidly approaches
July 13, 2024
The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT finishes 2024 season as national runner up
April 16, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats junior Gabbi Freeman 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 sweeps weekend in Ashland ahead of National Championship
April 7, 2024
Jocelyn Zerr (#19) and Chloe Lynch (#17) compete during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT concludes California week 4-1
March 26, 2024
Jocelyn Zerr (#19) and Chloe Lynch (#17) compete during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT boasts strong showing at Dallas Baptist Tournament
February 20, 2024
Kentucky libero/defensive specialist Molly Tuozzo (12) digs the ball during the No. 9 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Penn State women's volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
No. 9 Kentucky volleyball falls in five against No. 7 Penn State at home
September 9, 2024
The Kentucky bench celebrates after a point score during the No. 9 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Penn State women's volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-3. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Volleyball loses to Penn State 3-2
September 8, 2024
The Kentucky bench celebrates after a point is scored during the No. 9 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Penn State women's volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-3. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff
Meet the team: 2024 Kentucky volleyball
September 7, 2024
Kentucky Volleyball celebrates after a point on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky beat NKU 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo editor
Kentucky volleyball prepares for top ten showdown against Penn State
September 6, 2024
Kentucky’s Molly Tuozzo (12) dives to save the ball on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Morehead 3-0 Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff
Molly Tuozzo shines in Kentucky volleyball’s home-opening weekend
September 6, 2024
Fans stand for the national anthem before kickoff at the Kentucky vs Louisville match on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Mens Soccer bested by Louisville 1-0
September 10, 2024
Forward, Logan Dorsey watches remorsefully as Wisconsin celebrates their win in the Kentucky vs #10 Wisconsin match on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer suffers first loss, comes up short 1-0 against Wisconsin
September 7, 2024
Midfielder, Agustin Lopez shoots and scores a free kick in the Kentucky Men's Soccer game vs. Virginia Tech at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams tied 2-2. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
No. 16 Kentucky men’s soccer prepares for ranked revenge match with No. 10 Wisconsin
September 6, 2024
Defender, Marqes Muir goes up for a header in the Kentucky Men's Soccer game vs. Virginia Tech at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams tied 2-2. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer and the value of strong non-conference scheduling
September 4, 2024
Forward, Nick Zielonka celebrates after scoring a goal in the Kentucky Men's Soccer game vs. Virginia Tech at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams tied 2-2. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer draws Virginia Tech in Labor Day matchup
September 4, 2024
Kentucky players swarm a Murray State player trying to get possession of the ball during the Kentucky vs Murray State Soccer match on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray State 1-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky women’s soccer records statement 2-0 victory over No. 9 UCLA
September 10, 2024
Kentucky Midfielder Catherine DeRosa heads the ball during the Kentucky vs Murray State Soccer match on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray State 1-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky women’s soccer records best ever start under Troy Fabiano, best in over 10 years
September 9, 2024
Kentucky Forward Anna Sikorski celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half during the Kentucky vs Murray State Soccer match on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray State 1-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky women’s soccer stays perfect, bests Murray State at home
September 6, 2024
Central Michigan women's soccer head coach Jeremy Groves | Photo provided by CMU Athletics
SEASON-OPENING HOMECOMING: Former Wildcat Jeremy Groves leads Chippewas in Lexington
September 4, 2024
Kentucky midfielder/forward Maddie Kemp (2) shoots a goal during the Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State women's soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer defeats Illinois, improves to 5-0 for first time since 2012
September 1, 2024
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 wraps up regular season with new records
February 11, 2024
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
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
Cross Country FSU Pre-Nationals
UKXC completes top-25 finish at FSU Pre-Nationals
October 15, 2021
Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart speaks to members of the press at Mark Pope’s introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
NCAA rules Kentucky swim and dive committed practice violations, sexual misconduct case remains open
August 2, 2024
A Kentucky women's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Cameron Guagenti
Long-distance specialist Carson Hick highlights 2024 U.S. Olympic Trial run for Kentucky swim and dive
June 25, 2024
Head coach Lars Jorgensen talks to assistant coaches during the UK Swimming and Diving meet against The Ohio State University on Friday, October 11, 2013, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jonathan Krueger | Staff
Briggs Alexander and lawyers host press conference to discuss lawsuit against Kentucky and former head coach Lars Jorgensen
April 20, 2024
UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.
UK says it will cooperate with police after lawsuit alleges former coach sexually assaulted swimmers
April 17, 2024
UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.
BREAKING: Kentucky swim and dive accused of complicity in sexual violence against student athletes
April 12, 2024
A member of the Kentucky men's golf team walks the course during the 2024 Mason Rudolph Championship tournament at Vanderbilt Legends-South Golf Course in Franklin, Tennessee. UK finished ninth. Photo provided by UK Athletics
Meet the team: UK men’s golf
April 24, 2024
A member of the Kentucky men's golf team walks the course during the 2024 Mason Rudolph Championship tournament at Vanderbilt Legends-South Golf Course in Franklin, Tennessee. UK finished ninth. Photo provided by UK Athletics
Kentucky men’s golf finishes ninth in Mason Rudolph Championship
April 13, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats womens golfer Laney Frye swings a wedge during the first round of the SEC Championships at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 12, 2023. | Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky women’s golf finishes in top half of Clemson Invitational
March 30, 2024
Kentucky men’s golf opens spring season with sixth place finish at Briar’s Creek
February 9, 2024
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
Kentucky Forward Macklin Yelle gets into a scuffle with a colorado player during the Kentucky vs the University of Colorado Hockey Game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at The Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost to University of Colorado 2-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
AN ODE TO FANS: UK hockey crowd offers hostile home advantage against visiting teams
September 7, 2024
Kentucky center Marc L'Heureux (37) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky hockey prepares to skate into 2024-25 season against Colorado
September 6, 2024
Kentucky defenseman Kyle Burke flips a puck off of his stick during the Kentucky vs. Xavier club hockey game on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 11-1. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky hockey suffers conference tournament loss versus Miami (OH)
February 11, 2024
Members of the Kentucky hockey team celebrate during the Kentucky vs. Michigan hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky hockey records victory in opening round of TSCHL Tournament
February 9, 2024
Members of the Kentucky hockey team celebrate during the Kentucky vs. Michigan hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky hockey sweeps regular season finale against Michigan
February 9, 2024
Kentucky defensive back Jonquis “JQ” Hardaway celebrates an incomplete pass during the Kentucky vs Southern Miss football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 31-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
COLUMN: An outside view of Kentucky football’s season from a lifelong Tar Heel fan
September 7, 2024
Wide Receiver Dane Key catches a pass during Kentucky Football’s media day on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Kentucky football may be better on paper, but worse in record
August 31, 2024
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: With the world of college football changing, can Mark Stoops and the Wildcats change with it?
August 31, 2024
Kentucky Head Coach Nick Mingione hugs outfielder Eli Small after Kentucky’s victory over Oregon State. Kentucky beat Oregon State 3-2 to win the Lexington Super Regional and advance to the 2024 College World Series on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky baseball is here to stay
July 3, 2024
Kentucky first baseman Ryan Nicholson during the Kentucky vs Tennessee baseball game on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 9-4. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
COLUMN: What went wrong for Kentucky baseball in Omaha?
June 28, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
Let us be kind
September 9, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
The presidential candidates need a new strategy to win young voters
September 6, 2024
Torie Buerger studies outside of the William T. Young Library on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Morgan Simmons | Staff
The tips you need to succeed in college
September 3, 2024
Freshman Amelia Hall, 18, majoring in Political Science helps her father pour trash from a move-in cart into a dumpster on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. During Big Blue Move-In. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Pain. Tears. Mild Discomfort: The Tale of UK’s Move-In Week
September 3, 2024
Incumbent Democratic Governor Andy Beshear holds the hand of his wife, Britainy Beshear, 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
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is Harris’ most compelling option for vice-presidential nominee
July 30, 2024
Freshman Amelia Hall, 18, majoring in Political Science helps her father pour trash from a move-in cart into a dumpster on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. During Big Blue Move-In. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: Pain. Tears. Mild Discomfort: The Tale of UK’s Move-In Week
September 3, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
COLUMN: Everyone is eating healthier…and it’s pissing me off
May 15, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
Album review: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is a deeply personal and reflective high point of Taylor Swift’s career
April 23, 2024
Rallyists hold up signs in opposition during the KY Fairness Rally on Feb. 15, 2023, at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
COLUMN: Nex Benedict deserved to live and so do trans youth in Kentucky
April 18, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
COLUMN: Biden vs. Trump: Is this really the best we can do?
March 4, 2024
UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.
EDITORIAL: UK must protect those who cannot protect themselves
April 23, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
Editorial: Defending DEI against legislative threats is vital to the future of Kentucky
March 29, 2024
A man stands in protest for the lives killed in Gaza holding a sign that reads 'ceasefire now' on Nov. 7, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Editorial: A plea for peace: A ceasefire in Gaza is imperative
February 27, 2024
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
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, before the fourth gubernatorial debate. Kentucky Lantern photo by Matthew Mueller
Editorial: We endorse Andy Beshear
October 24, 2023
BROADCAST: UK Police Working to Address Recent Campus Crime
BROADCAST: UK Police Working to Address Recent Campus Crime
September 10, 2024
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 1
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 1
September 9, 2024
BROADCAST: Tailgaters talk about Kentucky and South Carolina Matchup prior to kickoff
BROADCAST: Tailgaters talk about Kentucky and South Carolina Matchup prior to kickoff
September 9, 2024
L8nite employees secure their sign onto a forklift from the back of Cornerstone Parking Garage on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
BROADCAST: L8nite receives notice of default
September 8, 2024
Kentucky defensive back Maxwell Hairston with the ball during the Kentucky vs Southern Miss football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 31-0.
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The conference on the horizon
September 7, 2024
BROADCAST: UK Police Working to Address Recent Campus Crime
BROADCAST: UK Police Working to Address Recent Campus Crime
September 10, 2024
BROADCAST: Tailgaters talk about Kentucky and South Carolina Matchup prior to kickoff
BROADCAST: Tailgaters talk about Kentucky and South Carolina Matchup prior to kickoff
September 9, 2024
L8nite employees secure their sign onto a forklift from the back of Cornerstone Parking Garage on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
BROADCAST: L8nite receives notice of default
September 8, 2024
UK President Eli Capilouto helps push the cart of an incoming freshman during Big Blue Move-In on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at Jewell Hall at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
BROADCAST: Big Blue Move-in 2024
August 21, 2024
BROADCAST: Inside Eastside Technical Center’s media & broadcast class
BROADCAST: Inside Eastside Technical Center’s media & broadcast class
May 2, 2024
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 1
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel-Episode 1
September 9, 2024
Kentucky defensive back Maxwell Hairston with the ball during the Kentucky vs Southern Miss football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 31-0.
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The conference on the horizon
September 7, 2024
Kentucky infielder Ryan Nicholson catches the ball during the Kentucky vs Alabama baseball game on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kernel at the Buzzer: The Bat Cats
April 5, 2024
Cars damaged from debris from the first round of storms near the Taylor Education Building on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Catching Up with the Kernel: Severe rainstorms, DEI editorial and the perfect day at Keeneland
April 3, 2024
Kentucky head coach John Calipari yells at his team during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Oakland mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kernel at the Buzzer: The Calipari Conversation
March 28, 2024
John Calipari answers questions after watching the Selection Sunday show on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Calipari's 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
Fans stand for the national anthem before kickoff at the Kentucky vs Louisville match on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Mens Soccer bested by Louisville 1-0
September 10, 2024
New sorority members run to their new houses during bid day on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Greek Row in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: Bid Day
September 10, 2024
L8nite employees wait for help getting their forklift out of the mud on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PHOTOS: L8nite claims denial of signage on Cornerstone grounds ‘unfair’
September 8, 2024
The Kentucky bench celebrates after a point score during the No. 9 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Penn State women's volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 2-3. Photo by Brayden Finn | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Volleyball loses to Penn State 3-2
September 8, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Barion Brown (7) catches a return during the game between Kentucky and South Carolina. Kentucky lost to South Carolina 31-6. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky Football falls to South Carolina 31-6
September 8, 2024
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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 UK's 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 campus's 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
Memorial Hall building mug

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 UK's 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 Tasset's 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 UK's 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 Kentucky's Main Building on Monday, October 10, 2016, in Lexington, Ky. The national, nonpartisan initiative aims to "establish an archives and oral history program for Kentucky's 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 department's first therapy K-9, was used by UKPD to help develop relationships with UK's 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 UK's 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 UK's 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 Mayo's 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

Rick Childress
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 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

Rick Childress
November 6, 2018
 A police officer protects students on State Street after UK's 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 UK's 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 | File photo

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, UK's 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 Kernel's 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
UK's 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 UK's 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
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 UK's 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 O'Hanlon's 1934 mural. O'Hanlon's 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 Bookstore's 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 Van't 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 Keeneland's spring meet on Friday, April 6, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Keeneland's 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 building's 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 Kernel's 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 UK's 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 Bowman's 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 Phi's 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 UK's 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 master's thesis written about the use of therapy animals in university police departments on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Oliver was UK police department's 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
Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes calls for democratic votes in upcoming elections during the NOW Women's March Anniversary Rally in front of the Circuit Courthouse in downtown Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, January 20, 2018. The rally was held a year after the first Women's March protesting Donald Trump's presidency. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

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

Rick Childress
January 20, 2018
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