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A weather forecast radar shows a severe storm prediction in Central Kentucky on Sunday, March 30, 2025 around 10:35 p.m. Photo from The Weather Channel's radar.
Severe weather expected Sunday night into Monday morning
March 30, 2025
Adria Thompson, Speech Language Pathologists speaks about dementia awareness at TEDxUKY a student organized event, on Wednesday March 26, 2025, at The Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sophia Isaacs | Staff
‘Our passions unite us all.’ TEDxUKY features speeches on interdisciplinary topics
March 30, 2025
A map on the fence blocking off the White Hall Classroom Building on the University of Kentucky’s campus for renovations shows alternate walking routes amidst White Hall renovations on Friday, March, 28, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Ongoing White Hall renovation impacts campus life
March 29, 2025
Inside of a rock shelter on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Red River Gorge in Slade, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Trump’s executive order set to displace workers from national parks, including Red River Gorge
March 26, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
A weather forecast radar shows a severe storm prediction in Central Kentucky on Sunday, March 30, 2025 around 10:35 p.m. Photo from The Weather Channel's radar.
Severe weather expected Sunday night into Monday morning
March 30, 2025
Adria Thompson, Speech Language Pathologists speaks about dementia awareness at TEDxUKY a student organized event, on Wednesday March 26, 2025, at The Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sophia Isaacs | Staff
‘Our passions unite us all.’ TEDxUKY features speeches on interdisciplinary topics
March 30, 2025
A map on the fence blocking off the White Hall Classroom Building on the University of Kentucky’s campus for renovations shows alternate walking routes amidst White Hall renovations on Friday, March, 28, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Ongoing White Hall renovation impacts campus life
March 29, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Chase McGuire leaves the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury
March 22, 2025
Authors Rachel Elliot and Willie Carver Jr. watch Frank X Walker deliver a story to the audience during the LGBT Trailblazers event on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rachel Trotter | Staff
‘UK Trailblazers’ share journeys of literary joy and hardship during Lunch and Lit
March 4, 2025
A crowd of students gather with signs to protest outside the William T. Young Library during the Day of DEI Protest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students protest for state-wide ‘Day of DEI’
March 1, 2025
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
February 28, 2025
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman speaks during the Lewis Honors College Leadership Conference on Saturday Feb. 22, 2025 at University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College in Lexington Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky lieutenant governor speaks at Leadership Conference hosted by Singletary Scholars
February 24, 2025
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
February 19, 2025
A weather forecast radar shows a severe storm prediction in Central Kentucky on Sunday, March 30, 2025 around 10:35 p.m. Photo from The Weather Channel's radar.
Severe weather expected Sunday night into Monday morning
March 30, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Protestors hold signs and march during a Rally for Human Rights on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
‘Stand for the truth, even if it’s against yourself;’ Lexington rallies for human rights worldwide
March 23, 2025
Chase McGuire leaves the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury
March 22, 2025
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education
March 20, 2025
Inside of a rock shelter on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Red River Gorge in Slade, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Trump’s executive order set to displace workers from national parks, including Red River Gorge
March 26, 2025
Protestors hold signs and march during a Rally for Human Rights on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
‘Stand for the truth, even if it’s against yourself;’ Lexington rallies for human rights worldwide
March 23, 2025
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education
March 20, 2025
Flags fly outside the International Center on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
US Department of State funding paused for Fulbright and other study-abroad programs
March 14, 2025
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
March 3, 2025
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
International students potentially affected by future immigration policy
March 3, 2025
A crowd of students gather with signs to protest outside the William T. Young Library during the Day of DEI Protest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students protest for state-wide ‘Day of DEI’
March 1, 2025
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK
February 28, 2025
A Professor walks by the University of Kentucky’s College of Law on Monday, Feb. 20, 2025 at J. David Rosenberg College of Law in Lexington, Kentucky. Sydney Yonker | Staff
UK receives letter regarding racial discrimination from US Department of Education
February 20, 2025
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research
February 19, 2025
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Former UK student Sophia Rosing walks into her sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Rosing was sentenced to 12 months in jail for assaulting a student desk clerk in November 2022. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Former UK student asks for early release from 12-month sentence
February 27, 2025
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
Kernel sues UK over withheld records
November 25, 2024
Timothy Umstead's mugshot from the Fayette County jail website on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Umstead was arrested on the night of Feb. 7, and he was booked on Feb. 8.
Former UK student’s weapon possession charges reduced
February 12, 2024
Thomas "Lofton" Hazelwood
‘He’s not gonna make it to serenades.’ The missing details of the Hazelwood investigation
November 17, 2022
Presidential Candidate Morgan Brooke speaking during the SGA Presidential Debate on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at the Worsham Room in the Gatton Student Center. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff
Presidential and vice presidential candidates share platforms at SGA debate
February 18, 2025
University of Kentucky Student Government Association senate executive council members discuss the Y’all Means All resolution, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Casey Sebastiano | Staff
UKSGA puts off resolution reaffirming commitment to inclusivity amid anti-DEI legislation
February 13, 2025
University of Kentucky Student Government Association (UKSGA) senate executive council members address the student fee allocation committee roster during a full senate meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
UK SGA expands Senate seats, amendments made to Constitution
February 3, 2025
Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
UK SGA holds first ‘Wildcats Safety Alliance Caucus’
January 17, 2025
Gabi Franzone, the Student Activities Board Executive Director of Event Management, hands out a coat, hat, and gloves at the annual Coats for Cats event on Nov. 13 held in the Center for Student Involvement in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Annie Alvarez | Staff
‘Coats for Cats’ provides students with opportunity for winter gear
November 22, 2024
Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days
March 25, 2025
Chase McGuire leaves the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury
March 22, 2025
Addison Adkins walks out of his arraignment with Mike Roland, his defense attorney, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Adkins is facing charges of rape in the first-degree and strangulation in the second-degree. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students arrested for on-campus rape
March 4, 2025
A UKPD police officer surveys a crowd on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
EDITORIAL: Assaults, shootings and silence: UK’s safety crisis requires transparency
February 26, 2025
Chuck Adams poses for a photo. | Photo provided by Hilary Brown
UKPD officer carries torch, represents Kentucky in the Special Olympics abroad
February 25, 2025
John Winn Miller poses for a headshot.
John Winn Miller: Award-winning journalist to award-winning author
March 27, 2025
Sowing a brighter future: Black Soil KY fosters Kentucky agriculture
Sowing a brighter future: Black Soil KY fosters Kentucky agriculture
March 12, 2025
Members form a circle for a group warmup during the Skitty Cats Improv Club meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2025, at the Fine Arts Building. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff
Skitty Cats Improv Club uplifts through inclusivity and creativity
March 9, 2025
Ric McGee (left), former executive director, and Kelly Weber, the current executive director of Ashland Terrace hug each other on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at the Ashland Terrace Senior Living Community in Lexington, Kentucky. Ric’s Garden is named after McGee. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Ric’s Garden: A blooming sanctuary of community and joy
March 7, 2025
Performance artist, Safiya Nawaar, poses for a portrait in her studio, Arabesque World Dance, in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, Feb. 25, 2025. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Courage and strength: Safiya Nawaar’s journey to belly dancing
March 4, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats fans hold up Cassidy Rowe cutouts during the Kentucky vs. Louisville women’s basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 71—61. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
COLUMN: Letting go of Cassidy Rowe was an act of betrayal to Kentuckians
March 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) watches as his team walks onto the court during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky veteran Kerr Kriisa to enter transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining
March 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) dribbles up the court during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 84-75. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
SEC gets two in 2025 Final Four as conference eyes first championship since 2012
March 30, 2025
Kentucky catcher Raphael Pelletier (4) screams after a player was walked during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky baseball takes down Texas A&M 10-5 to win first SEC series of 2025
March 30, 2025
Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes yells during the Kentucky vs. No. 5 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 63-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
No. 2 Tennessee falls to Houston, ties record for winningest NCAA Tournament program to never reach Final Four
March 30, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops shrugs during the Kentucky vs. Texas football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Kentucky lost 31-14. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kernel at the Buzzer: A Long Road Ahead
December 8, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) hug after a timeout was called during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A New Era
November 22, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) after defeating Duke during the basketball game vs. Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Popes and Devils
November 15, 2024
Kentucky wideout Fred Farrier II (13) jogs off the field during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Turning the Page
November 1, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) looks for an open receiver during the football game vs. Florida on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Kentucky lost 48-20. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: One Last Chance
October 25, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) watches as his team walks onto the court during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky veteran Kerr Kriisa to enter transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining
March 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) dribbles up the court during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 84-75. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
SEC gets two in 2025 Final Four as conference eyes first championship since 2012
March 30, 2025
Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes yells during the Kentucky vs. No. 5 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 63-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
No. 2 Tennessee falls to Houston, ties record for winningest NCAA Tournament program to never reach Final Four
March 30, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells out to Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) during the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 76-57. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Former Kentucky transfer target Treysen Eaglestaff commits to South Carolina
March 30, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Auburn players after the basketball game vs. Auburn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-78. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s basketball misses out on UNM star Donovan Dent to UCLA
March 28, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats fans hold up Cassidy Rowe cutouts during the Kentucky vs. Louisville women’s basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 71—61. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
COLUMN: Letting go of Cassidy Rowe was an act of betrayal to Kentuckians
March 31, 2025
Kentucky head coach Matthew Mitchell claps after a play during the game against Tennessee on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 80-76. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
After four-year retirement, former Kentucky Head Coach Matthew Mitchell returns to coaching at Houston 
March 28, 2025
University of Kentucky Wildcats Guard Tanah Becker (8) crouches to watch her team during the Kentucky vs Kansas State women’s basketball March Madness game on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-79. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky freshman guard Tanah Becker to enter transfer portal
March 25, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Saniah Tyler (2) watches the ice tick down during the Kentucky vs Arkansas women’s basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 89-69. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Saniah Tyler becomes second Kentucky player to enter the transfer portal on day one
March 25, 2025
University of Kentucky Wildcats Head Coach Kenny Brooks observes his team during the Kentucky vs Kansas State women’s basketball March Madness game on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-79. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky women’s basketball roster tracker: Who’s back, who’s gone, who’s new?
March 25, 2025
Head Coach Mark Stoops yells out instructions during Kentucky Football’s media day on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky football’s Mark Stoops speaks about program’s first Spring practice
March 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops signals for an incomplete pass after a play during the game between the Old Miss Rebels and the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Kentucky won 20-17. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky football, Mark Stoops looks to rebound from 2024 season with transfer overhaul
February 28, 2025
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops arrives during the cat walk before the Kentucky vs. South Carolina football game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky football hires Nate Fuqua as defensive analyst and outside linebackers coach
February 23, 2025
A tribute graphic to Ben Christman. Graphic created by UNLV Athletics
Former Kentucky football lineman Ben Christman found dead at 21
February 12, 2025
Senior quarterback Mike Hartline looks for an open reciever while being pursued by defensive tackle Mister Cobble during the Blue White game at Commonwealth Stadium Saturday April 24, 2010. Photo by Scott Hannigan
FULL CIRCLE: Mike Hartline returns to Kentucky football as offensive analyst
February 8, 2025
Kentucky catcher Raphael Pelletier (4) screams after a player was walked during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky baseball takes down Texas A&M 10-5 to win first SEC series of 2025
March 30, 2025
Kentucky infielder Tyler Bell (6) drinks water from a bat after scoring a run during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky baseball slugged its way past Texas A&M in 14-11 win
March 29, 2025
Kentucky infielder Patrick Herrera (1) stands and gets ready to go up to bat during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Disastrous fifth inning proves costly for Kentucky baseball in 9-7 loss to Texas A&M
March 28, 2025
Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes (7) points to the dugout after making to first base during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball looks to get back on track in road clash against Texas A&M
March 28, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione signals a play during the No. 18 Kentucky vs. No. 25 Missouri baseball game on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-0. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
CATS IN THE PROS: Kentucky baseball trio on MLB Opening Day rosters
March 27, 2025
Kentucky infielder Grace Lorsung (33) prepares to throw the ball after fielding it 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
Kentucky softball loses series versus LSU with game-two loss
March 28, 2025
Kentucky infielder Grace Lorsung (33) prepares to throw the ball to first base 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 drops series opener versus LSU
March 28, 2025
Kentucky infielder Cassie Reasner rounds third base after hitting a home run during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky softball sweeps home opener series versus Missouri
March 18, 2025
Kentucky infielder Cassie Reasner rounds third base after hitting a home run during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Karissa Hamilton and Cassie Reasner lead Kentucky to sweep first SEC series versus Mizzou
March 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats celebrate after the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky softball earns series win versus Mizzou in first SEC series
March 10, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Creslyn Brose, hugs her coach after her beam routine during the Senior Night meet vs. Arkansas on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.925-197.725. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnastics defeats Arkansas 197.925 to 197.725
March 10, 2025
University of Kentucky Gymnast Skyler Killough-Wilhem marched out during the Kentucky vs. Louisiana State women's gymnastics meet on Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics wraps up home season with stellar showing versus Arkansas
March 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Sharon Lee competes on vault during the Kentucky vs LSU women’s gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Late stumble and fall cause Kentucky gymnastics to lose away at Georgia
March 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Haley Davis Beginning her performance on the mat during the gymnastics meet vs. Temple on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.175-194.200. Photo by Robby Robinson | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnatiscs falls to LSU 197.200 – 197.075
February 24, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Delaynee Rodriguez competes on beam during the Kentucky vs LSU women’s gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics ‘Pajama Party’ against LSU ends in close defeat
February 22, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Matt Rankin celebrates a win during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men’s tennis match on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025 at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky men’s tennis sweeps SEC homestand over LSU, Vanderbilt
March 30, 2025
Kentucky junior Lidia hits the ball Kentucky junior Lidia Gonzalez prepares to hit the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s tennis suffers sweeping loss to South Carolina
March 10, 2025
Kentucky senior Elizabeth Stevens hits the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky women’s tennis drops road stint at LSU, Ole Miss
March 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats Martin Breysach celebrates during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men’s tennis match on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025 at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky men’s tennis records bounce-back victory over South Carolina
March 2, 2025
Martin Breysach returns the ball from an opponent’s serve during the tennis match vs. Memphis on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s tennis falls short after Florida singles sweep
March 2, 2025
University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky rifle finishes second in GARC Championship to West Virginia
March 4, 2025
University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
No. 3 Kentucky rifle loses in a nailbiter to No. 1 West Virginia
February 12, 2025
Kentucky fifth year Jaden Thompson lines up a shot during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
No. 3 Kentucky rifle suffers first loss of 2024-25 season at No. 2 Alaska Fairbanks
February 3, 2025
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
No. 1 Kentucky rifle defeats No. 10 Memphis thanks to strong performance by Braden Peiser
January 21, 2025
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
No. 1 Kenutcky rifle bests No. 5 Murray State to remain undefeated
January 21, 2025
The Kentucky and Alma STUNT teams shake hands after the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT drops first game of season during lengthy stint in California
March 28, 2025
The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps double header versus Muskingum to improve to 11-0
March 5, 2025
The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps Midwest Showdown to improve to stunning 9-0
March 2, 2025
Members of the Kentucky STUNT team compete during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Kentucky STUNT sweeps Bluegrass Classic to open 2025 season
February 8, 2025
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 assistant coach Meredith Jewell and Kentucky head coach Craig Skinner watch closely during the Kentucky vs Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
A look into Kentucky volleyball’s three incoming transfers
January 30, 2025
Kentucky outside hitter Megan Wilson (1) celebrates after scoring a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky volleyball punches ticket to Elite Eight with 3-1 win over Missouri
December 12, 2024
Setter Emma Grome (4) and Brooke Bultema (8) celebrate after Kentucky scored a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky volleyball advances to NCAA Regional Semifinals behind record-setting Emma Grome performance
December 10, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Erin Lamb (13) and libero Molly Tuozzo (12) celebrate their win during the Kentucky vs Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky volleyball defeats Minnesota 3-1 to advance in the NCAA Tournament
December 7, 2024
Kentucky wildcats head coach Craig Skinner celebrates after the win during the Kentucky vs. Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky volleyball begins road to Louisville as No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament
December 7, 2024
Forward, Isaiah Chisolm warms up for 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 stars build community at Lionsbridge FC
March 4, 2025
Kentucky goalie (30) Ryan Jack celebrates after a block during the Kentucky vs. Georgia Southern Men's Soccer game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer goalkeeper Ryan Jack lays foundation for strong collegiate career
January 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats goalkeeper Jan Hoffelner (1) calls out to his teammates during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida Atlantic men’s soccer match on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Amanda Braman | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer adds former star goalkeeper Jan Hoffelner as assistant coach
January 24, 2025
Kentucky Forward Logan Dorsey celebrates after making a goal on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor. Kentucky defeated Oral Roberts 3-2.
Kentucky men’s soccer’s Logan Dorsey excels with lifelong soccer dream
December 10, 2024
Forward, Eric Onos watches as Louisville players celebrate their win over Kentucky 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
Kentucky men’s soccer falls 2-1 to West Virginia in Sun Belt Tournament Semifinals
November 15, 2024
Brooklyn FC defender Grace Phillpotts (28). Photo provided by Brooklyn FC.
Kentucky women’s soccer star Grace Phillpotts recognizes professional dream with USL’s Brooklyn FC
March 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Troy Fabiano smiles as he celebrates with his team after the win in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer season ends after 3-1 NCAA Tournament loss to Notre Dame
November 24, 2024
Fans cheer as the Kentucky goalkeeper saves a penalty in extra time of the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Women’s Soccer defeats WVU (4-2) in Penalties
November 17, 2024
Kentucky Wildcat Forward Maddie Kemp (2) celebrates with her team after her equalizing goal in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer advances in NCAA Tournament with 4-2 penalty kick win over West Virginia
November 17, 2024
Kentucky forward Mia Bookhard kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs. Kent State women’s soccer game on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer hosts first NCAA Tournament game in decade
November 15, 2024
A Kentucky track and field athlete competes in the pole vault competition during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky track and field wraps up SEC Indoor Championships
March 8, 2025
Kentucky track and field completes simultaneous events in Clemson and Boston
February 21, 2025
Kentucky track and field logs numerous first-place finishes in Fairgrounds Invitational
February 12, 2025
Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Kentucky cross country’s Collins Kiprop Kipngok and Morgan Dick lead successful showing
November 6, 2024
CATS RUN WILD: Kentucky’s Ed Bird sets course record at Gans Creek Classic
September 29, 2024
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
A Kentucky swimmer competes during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swimmers participate in Last Chance Meet
March 5, 2025
Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive competes in SEC Championships in Athens
February 25, 2025
A Louisville swimmer celebrates after beating the Kentucky swimmer in the 200 meter freestyle during the swim meet vs. Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky swimmers and divers participate in First Chance Meet in Louisville
February 9, 2025
A Kentucky swimmer poses for a photo during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive sweeps Cincinnati in dominant display with multiple school top tens
January 26, 2025
Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive’s Carson Hick and Bridget Engel thrive despite loss to Auburn
January 26, 2025
Kentucky men’s golf finishes Desert Mountain Collegiate tied for ninth
March 10, 2025
Kentucky women’s golf concludes Darius Rucker Intercollegiate in last place
March 9, 2025
Kentucky men’s golf concludes Watersound Invitational in tie for eighth place
February 25, 2025
Kentucky women's golf sophomore Brooke Oberparleiter at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics
Kentucky women’s golf concludes Spartan Sun Coast Invitational tied for ninth
February 20, 2025
Kentucky women's golf sophomore Brooke Oberparleiter at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics
Cathryn Brown and Karlie Campbell lead UK women’s golf to third place finish in Boca Raton
February 9, 2025
The Kentucky hockey team poses for a photo with the trophy at the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky hockey sweeps Louisville in weekend series to clinch third straight Bourbon Barrel
January 29, 2025
Kentucky center Marc L'Heureux (37) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff
Kentucky hockey ends 2024 with sweep of Ohio State
December 10, 2024
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky club hockey splits home-and-home series against Cincinnati
November 18, 2024
Kentucky fan Gavin Marshall, 16, shouts during the Kentucky vs. Boston University hockey game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-4. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky club hockey moving up to ACHA men’s Division-I, highest level of non NCAA hockey
November 11, 2024
Fans react to Kentucky scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky hockey scores 23 combined goals in two-game sweep over Bowling Green State Univeristy
November 10, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats fans hold up Cassidy Rowe cutouts during the Kentucky vs. Louisville women’s basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 71—61. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
COLUMN: Letting go of Cassidy Rowe was an act of betrayal to Kentuckians
March 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) smiles after he gets up from being fouled during the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky won the game 91-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
COLUMN: 14 SEC teams in the NCAA Tournament isn’t just a possibility, it’s a reality
March 13, 2025
LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) is fouled by Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: NIL is the lifeblood of the SEC and LSU is falling behind fast
March 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches as his team loses during the basketball game vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: With or without Lamont Butler, Kentucky’s play in Oxford was unacceptable
February 5, 2025
Kentucky head coach John Calipari calls a timeout during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M men's basketball match in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
COLUMN: Big Blue Nation, voice your true feelings for John Calipari
February 1, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed.
Why I hate award shows
March 31, 2025
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Graduate student workers are underpaid by universities
March 27, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed.
Transphobic policy is the foot in the door
March 13, 2025
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
‘The Substance’ is true feminist horror
March 8, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
The best of the best, or that’s what the Academy thinks
March 5, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
The ceasefire in Gaza is misleading
February 9, 2025
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
Another four years of Trump will be disastrous for civil rights
February 2, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Democrats gifted Trump his second term
November 24, 2024
Illustration by Cameron Holmes.
COLUMN: There is nothing undemocratic about third parties
November 4, 2024
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
COLUMN: Kamala Harris has a Palestine problem
September 28, 2024
A UKPD police officer surveys a crowd on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
EDITORIAL: Assaults, shootings and silence: UK’s safety crisis requires transparency
February 26, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
EDITORIAL: Your vote matters
October 22, 2024
UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.
EDITORIAL: UK must protect those who cannot protect themselves
April 23, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
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
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 4
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 4
March 31, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The Cats Keep Dancin'
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The Cats Keep Dancin’
March 30, 2025
VIDEO: Building bridges and friendships
March 30, 2025
VIDEO: Stephen Seidel speaks at TEDxUKY about turning loss into purpose
March 27, 2025
VIDEO: Trailblazer Luminaries: A Women’s History Month celebration
March 25, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 4
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 4
March 31, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 3
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 3
February 24, 2025
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 2
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 2
November 25, 2024
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1
April 24, 2024
Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.
BROADCAST: DEI Editorial
March 29, 2024
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The Cats Keep Dancin'
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: The Cats Keep Dancin’
March 30, 2025
PODCAST: Pop Goes the Kernel: Episode 11
PODCAST: Pop Goes the Kernel: Episode 11
March 18, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 10
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 10
March 12, 2025
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: March Madness and SEC Tournament Special Edition
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: March Madness and SEC Tournament Special Edition
March 7, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 9
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 9
March 4, 2025
VIDEO: Building bridges and friendships
March 30, 2025
VIDEO: Stephen Seidel speaks at TEDxUKY about turning loss into purpose
March 27, 2025
VIDEO: Trailblazer Luminaries: A Women’s History Month celebration
March 25, 2025
VIDEO: A beloved local popcorn shop puts a flavorful twist on tradition
March 16, 2025
Students celebrate multicultural festivities at the Spring Soiree
March 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison fouls Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler during the NCAA men’s basketball tournament Sweet Sixteen vs. the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday, March, 28, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tennessee won the game 78-65. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky falls to Tennesee 78-65 in Sweet Sixteen NCAA tournament
March 29, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Dazia Lawrence (10) looks to the bench during the Kentucky vs Kansas st. women’s basketball March Madness game on Friday, Mar. 23, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-79. Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Kansas State defeats Kentucky 80-79
March 24, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) and Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) look to the crowd after Kentucky wins the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 84-75. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 3 Kentucky beats No. 6 Illinois 84-75 in NCAA Tournament second round
March 23, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) holds three fingers out after he made a three-point shot during the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
No. 3 Kentucky defeats No. 14 Troy 76-57 in first round of NCAA Tournament
March 22, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Strack (13) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Dazia Lawrence (10) fight for a loose ball during the Kentucky vs Liberty women’s basketball March Madness game on Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-78. Sydney Yonker | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats Liberty 79-78 in women’s NCAA Tournament
March 21, 2025
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February 13, 2025
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PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Mingione, Pope and Brooks

Kai McClelland, Israel Schill, AJ Nava, and Samantha Money
February 22, 2025
Hundreds gather for a vigil for UK dance team member Kate Kaufling on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Greek Park at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Kaufling, a sophomore, died from bone cancer less than a year after her diagnosis. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kentucky students attend vigil for Kate Kaufling

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2024

VIDEO: Big Blue Nation welcomes home Mark Pope as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
April 15, 2024
Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart, middle, watches 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

Scott Drew declines head coaching position at Kentucky

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2024
Kentucky head coach John Calipari reacts to a foul call during the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 109-77. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

BREAKING: Arkansas officially hires John Calipari in five-year, $7 million contract

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2024
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts to a call during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 1 North Carolina mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. North Carolina won 75-73. Photo by Addison Coffey | Kentucky Kernel

Remembering 15 years of Kentucky men’s basketball: The Calipari Era

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
April 9, 2024
Kate Kaufling poses for a portrait during media day. Photo by UK Athletics.

Kentucky dance team sophomore Kate Kaufling dies after fight against cancer

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
April 7, 2024
Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-91. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Reed Sheppard recognized as NABC National Freshman of the Year

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
April 2, 2024
Kentucky players exit the floor 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

COLUMN: Words of a graduating Kentucky student

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
March 28, 2024
Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) goes for a rebound during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M men's basketball match in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Editors’ picks: How far does Kentucky men’s basketball make it in March?

Samantha Money, Cole Parke, and Ali Cetinok
March 21, 2024

Kernel at the Buzzer: Kentucky Basketball and the postseason

Colton Johnson, Cole Parke, and Samantha Money
March 20, 2024
Kentucky guard DJ Wagner (21) waits to be helped up from the floor after fighting for a loose ball during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M men's basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky men bow out in first SEC Tournament game for second consecutive season

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
March 18, 2024
Kentucky head coach John Calipari reacts to a foul call during the No. 17 Kentucky vs. Gonzaga men’s basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 89-85. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

COLUMN: There’s no home court advantage in Rupp Arena

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2024
The Kentucky bench cheers during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-91. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

ANALYSIS: D.J. Wagner absent during No. 10 Kentucky’s unranked losses this season

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2024
Kentucky tight end Jordan Dingle (85) runs with the ball during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky football falls short 38-35 in chaotic final quarter of Gator Bowl against Clemson

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
December 29, 2023

VIDEO: Jojo Edmonds makes history on UK Dance Team

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
December 13, 2023
Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) drives with the ball during the Kentucky vs. Saint Josephs mens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-88. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky men’s basketball might have it’s “Kentucky good” back

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2023
Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Kentucky State mens basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 99-53. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Reed Sheppard shines in Kentucky men’s basketball’s season opener against New Mexico State

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2023
Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops speaks with a referee during the Kentucky vs. Georgia football game on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Kentucky lost 51-13. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky football’s poor second quarter has been a consistent flaw in SEC play

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2023
Scratch poses for a photo during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kernel sports editors predictions for 2023-24 college basketball seasons

Cole Parke, Samantha Money, and Ali Cetinok
October 19, 2023
Kentucky prepares to snap the ball during the Kentucky vs. Akron football game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Final whistle: Kentucky football takes down Akron 35-3

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
September 16, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats associate head coach Vince Marrow stands on the field during the Kentucky vs. Ball State football game on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 44-14. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Coaches’ takeaways from Kentucky football’s win over Ball State

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
September 9, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats football Media Day on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Editor’s Picks: The 2023 Kentucky Football Season

Cole Parke, Samantha Money, and Ali Cetinok
September 1, 2023

Kentucky Kernel Podcast: Pigskin Preview

Nate Lucas, Cole Parke, Samantha Money, and Ali Cetinok
September 1, 2023
Kentucky wide receivers Dane Key and Barion Brown dance to music at the Cat Walk before the Kentucky vs. Ball State football game on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Dane Key, Barion Brown and the brotherhood of Kentucky football

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
August 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats football Media Day on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Your one-way ticket to Caturdays

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
August 21, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) warms up before the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Ole Miss football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss won 22-19. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky football running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. drafted No. 193 overall by Washington Commanders

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
April 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari yells during the No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 12 Davidson mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho. Kentucky won 78-73. Photo by Arden Barnes | Kentucky Kernel

John Calipari, UK students seek to improve fan experience at Rupp Arena

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots the ball during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Kansas State mens basketball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kansas State won 75-69. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball guard Cason Wallace enters 2023 NBA Draft

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) reacts to a foul call during the Kentucky vs. Auburn mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-54. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball forward Jacob Toppin declares for NBA Draft

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
March 31, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr, right, holds her hands to her face in the locker room after the No. 14 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Tennessee womens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Tennessee won 80-71. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

COLUMN: What went wrong for Kentucky womens basketball?

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
March 12, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) gestures at guard Kareem Watkins (25) during introductions before the Kentucky vs. Auburn mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-54. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

‘If you have faith, you have everything.’ Oscar Tshiebwe finds God on and off the basketball court

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ajae Petty (13) dribbles the ball up the court during the No. 14 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Tennessee womens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

At the buzzer: Kentucky falls to Tennessee 80-71 in quarterfinals of SEC Tournament

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) passes the ball during the Kentucky vs. Florida womens basketball game in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

At the buzzer: No. 14 Kentucky womens basketball upsets No. 6 Alabama 71-58; advances to Elite Eight

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. Florida womens basketball game in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

At the buzzer: Kentucky womens basketball defeats Florida 72-57 in first round of SEC Tournament

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) holds onto the ball during the Kentucky vs. Auburn mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-54. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky’s confidence grows as it approaches final week of regular season

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) dribbles the ball up court during the Kentucky vs. Georgia womens basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 50-40. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

At the buzzer: Kentucky womens basketball suffers 79-57 loss to Vanderbilt

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) passes the ball during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 69-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball fights its way to quadrant-1 win over Mississippi State

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
Kentucky mens basketball guard CJ Fredrick and womens basketball guard Blair Green pose for a photo at the Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Chet White | UK Athletics

Kentucky’s couple: Blair Green and CJ Fredrick grow together

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) attempts a shot during the Kentucky vs. Georgia mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. UK lost 68-75. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Wildcats unable to repeat win over Georgia in Athens

Samantha Money, Asst. Sports Editor
February 12, 2023
during the Kentucky vs. Arkansas mens basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

COLUMN: A tale of two halves: Arkansas loss illustrates Kentucky’s inconsistency

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) calls a play during the UK vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 78-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball seeks to renew SEC winning streak against Florida

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Barion Brown (2) runs the ball during 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

Kentucky football signs four-star defensive lineman Kendrick Gilbert

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. LSU mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 74-71. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Antonio Reeves records season high 27 points in Oxford

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Kentucky Wildcat forward Adebola Adeyeye (25) controls the ball during the Kentucky vs. Missouri womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball achieves first SEC win at home, taking down Missouri 77-54

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Nyah Leveretter (21) dribbles the ball up the court during the Kentucky vs. Auburn womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

At the buzzer: Kentucky womens basketball falls at home to Auburn 71-68

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
January 26, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 95-66. Photo by Olivia Hall | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball in search of second SEC win against Auburn

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard CJ Fredrick (1) guards Texas A&M Aggies guard Andre Gordon (20) during the Kentucky vs. Texas A&M mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball seeks fourth straight SEC win at Vanderbilt

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
January 24, 2023
Liam Draxl celebrates winning a set during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2.

Kentucky mens tennis moves to 3-0 on the season after win over Illinois

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
January 22, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats fifth-year senior Alafia Ayeni hits the ball during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Dayton mens tennis season opener match on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at the Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens tennis kicks off 2023 campaign after historic 2022 season

Samantha Money, Asst. Sports Editor
January 19, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) rebounds the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Florida mens basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-56. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Stars shine as Cats earn 85-71 win over Georgia

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) dribbles towards the basket during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 Alabama mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won 78-52. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky basketball hopes to end downward spiral at No. 5 Tennessee

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
January 13, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Olivia Hall | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky womens basketball moves to 0-5 in the SEC after loss to No. 1 South Carolina

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
January 12, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) dribbles towards the basket during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 Alabama mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won 78-52. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky fails to receive a vote in AP college basketball poll

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
January 9, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) passes the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 Alabama mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won 78-52. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky starters shut down by No. 7 Alabama

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
January 7, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) makes a move in the paint during the Kentucky vs. Alabama mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 90-81. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky basketball hopes for upset win against No. 7 Alabama on the road

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
January 6, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) dribbles between her legs during the Kentucky vs. Louisville womens basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Louisville won 86-72. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball seeks an SEC win against the Georgia Bulldogs

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
January 4, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) reacts to a foul call against Kentucky during the Kentucky vs. Louisville womens basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Louisville won 86-72. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball comes up short 74-71 against Missouri in SEC opener

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
December 30, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops coaches his team from the sideline during the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Ole Miss football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss won 22-19. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky football lands Cincinnati cornerback JQ Hardaway

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
December 15, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Carrington Valentine (14) makes a tackle during the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Ole Miss football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss won 22-19. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky’s Carrington Valentine declares for NFL Draft, will not play in Music City Bowl

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
December 15, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) blocks a shot during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Yale mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 69-59. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Oscar Tshiebwe leads Kentucky to 69-59 victory over Yale

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots the ball during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Michigan State Champions Classic mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 86-77 in the second overtime. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

UK sports to watch over winter break

Samantha Money, Asst. Sports Editor
December 9, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. UNC Greensboro womens basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-56. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball puts defensive improvement on full display against UNCG

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) gets helped up by her team during the Kentucky vs. Radford womens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-78. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Column: Kentucky womens basketball is on the right track

Samantha Money, Asst. Sports Editor
December 3, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) dribbles the ball during the No. 19 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 61-40. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

Wildcats overcome early struggles, triumph over Bellarmine 60-41

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
November 29, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) throws a pass during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 Georgia football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky football looks to close out season with a win against biggest rival

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
November 26, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) guards an opponent during the Kentucky vs. Radford womens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-78. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Jada Walker solidifies herself as a key player ahead of Bahamas

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops coaches from the sideline during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 Georgia football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

Mark Stoops signs $8.6 million contract extension

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
November 20, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) reacts to a play during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Michigan State Champions Classic mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 86-77 in the second overtime. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 4 Cats square off with No. 2 Bulldogs in Spokane

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
November 20, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) runs the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 Georgia football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 16-6. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Wildcats battle against No. 1 Georgia, come up short 16-6

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
November 20, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) dribbles up the court during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Michigan State Champions Classic mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 86-77 in the second overtime. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Column: Kentucky’s loss to Michigan State has a silver lining

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) reacts to a fall called against him during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Michigan State Champions Classic mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 86-77 in the second overtime. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Wednesday wrap up: Nov. 9-16

Samantha Money, Asst. Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats running back JuTahn McClain (17) runs the ball down the field during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt football game on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 24-21. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

No. 24 Kentucky devastated by Vanderbilt at home

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) dribbles the ball down the court during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Duquesne mens basketball game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 77-52. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky triumphs over Duquesne 77-52

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) gets fouled in the air 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

Cats seek tone-setting win in Champions Classic

Samantha Money, Asst. Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
Kentucky head coach Kyra Elzy watches 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

Kentucky womens basketball announces Jordy Griggs as first signee

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) goes up for a layup during the Kentucky vs. Radford women's basketball game on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-78. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Kentucky womens basketball wins season opener against Radford 82-78

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) hypes up the crowd during the UK vs. Vanderbilt SEC Tournament quarterfinals mens basketball game on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. UK won 77-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kernel Sports predicts 2022 college basketball seasons

Cole Parke, Ali Cetinok, and Samantha Money
November 4, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) runs towards the end zone during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 35-28. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Wildcats look to be the superior Cats against the Tigers in Mizzou

Samantha Money, Asst. Sports Editor
November 4, 2022
CJ Fredrick

CJ Fredrick looks to make triumphant debut for UK after injury

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2022
UKPD officers and security form a neon yellow line in the middle of the road to monitor and prevent campers from rushing the lawn on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. At 5 a.m. the campers will be released and allowed to set up their campsites. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

The 2022 Big Blue Campout: A Big Blue disappointment

Samantha Money, Asst. Sports Editor
October 16, 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. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Kentucky Kernel

Fans share expectations for Kentucky mens basketball ahead of Big Blue Madness

Samantha Money, Asst. Sports Editors
October 13, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats middle blocker Elise Goetzinger (11) and Kentucky Wildcats opposite Reagan Rutherford (10) block a ball during the Kentucky vs. Wisconsin volleyball match on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Wisconsin won 3-0. Photo by Abby Szydlik | Kentucky Kernel

No. 13 Kentucky swept by No. 2 Nebraska

Samantha Money, Staff Writer
September 18, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Hailey Farrington-Bentil (0) kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs. Eastern Michigan women’s soccer match on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 5-1. Photo by Abby Szydlik | Staff

Kentucky womens soccer falls short 2-1 in SEC opener against No. 15 Ole Miss

Samantha Money, Staff Writer
September 17, 2022
The sun sets behind rows of tents during the Tent City Live event outside Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Fans campout in order to have the chance to claim free Big Blue Madness tickets. Photo by Jordan Prather | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky basketball announces return of Big Blue Madness campout

Samantha Money, Staff Writer
September 14, 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

Samantha Money
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

Samantha Money
April 8, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Ryan Ritter (47) throws to first 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

Pitching falters as Cats fail to take series from Ole Miss in 10-1 loss

Samantha Money
April 3, 2022
Gabriel Diallo tracks down a ball during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State University men's 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

Cats defeat Vanderbilt 4-3 for fourth straight victory

Samantha Money
March 25, 2022
Gabriel Diallo returns a hit during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State men's 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

UK falls one point short of upset, losing 4-3 to No. 5 Florida

Samantha Money
March 6, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Ryan Ritter (47) jogs to first base 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

Big bats propel Kentucky to 13-11 win in game one against No. 8 TCU

Samantha Money
March 5, 2022
Gabriel Diallo tracks down a ball during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State University men's 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

Without Draxl, Kentucky mens tennis falls 4-1 to South Carolina in Seattle

Samantha Money
February 21, 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

Samantha Money
February 4, 2022
Liam Draxl slides to return a hit during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State men's 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

No. 11 Kentucky mens tennis defeats No. 21 Mississippi State 4-2 in ITA Kickoff Weekend

Samantha Money
January 30, 2022
A Kentucky track and field athlete competes in the pole vault competition during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky track and field finish with 18 individual event wins in Jim Green Invitational

Samantha Money
January 15, 2022

Governor’s March 22 update hopeful, yet cautious

Samantha Money
March 22, 2021
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