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Kentucky facility to produce ZYN nicotine pouches
September 6, 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
7 year old Marigold Ramsey admires the Family Dynamics exibit at the Singletary Center in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
‘All in the Family’ exhibition presented by UK College of Fine Arts
September 4, 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
7 year old Marigold Ramsey admires the Family Dynamics exibit at the Singletary Center in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
‘All in the Family’ exhibition presented by UK College of Fine Arts
September 4, 2024
Don’t forget to relocate vehicles parked at Kroger Field by 7 a.m. Saturday
Don’t forget to relocate vehicles parked at Kroger Field by 7 a.m. Saturday
August 30, 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
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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
Ala Hassan and Kareem Hassan hold Palestinian flags during a solidarity rally for Gaza on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Lexington community members stand in solidarity with Gaza at rally on UK’s campus
May 1, 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
Ala Hassan and Kareem Hassan hold Palestinian flags during a solidarity rally for Gaza on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Lexington community members stand in solidarity with Gaza at rally on UK’s campus
May 1, 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
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
UK to host full-scale active aggressor exercise on Thursday, May 30
UK to host full-scale active aggressor exercise on Thursday, May 30
May 29, 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
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 inside linebacker Jason Dumas-Johnson jumps on Kentucky defensive back Alex Afari Jr. 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
Kentucky and South Carolina enter football matchup after opposite week one showings
September 7, 2024
Kentucky tight end Josh Anderson scores 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
South Carolina matchup is ‘must-win’ for Kentucky football
September 7, 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
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 inside linebacker Jason Dumas-Johnson jumps on Kentucky defensive back Alex Afari Jr. 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
Kentucky and South Carolina enter football matchup after opposite week one showings
September 7, 2024
Kentucky tight end Josh Anderson scores 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
South Carolina matchup is ‘must-win’ for Kentucky football
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 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
Kentucky Volleyball sings My Old Kentucky Home after their victory over NKU on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky beat NKU 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo editor
Kentucky volleyball sweeps weekend series to debut new Historic Memorial Coliseum
September 2, 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
No. 9 Kentucky volleyball sweeps Bluegrass Battle, Morehead State
September 1, 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
No. 9 Kentucky volleyball continues Bluegrass Battle dominance, defeats WKU 3-1
September 1, 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
Players 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 team wears "All in for Miller" warmup gear in support of all whom have been affected by Pediatric Cancer. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Mens Soccer ties 2-2 vs Virginia Tech
September 3, 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
The Kentucky bench celebrates the second goal by Kentucky midfielder/forward Maddie Kemp (2) 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 dominates Jacksonville State to improve to 4-0
August 26, 2024
Kentucky defender Katherine Truitt (11) heads a ball 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
PHOTOS: Kentucky Women’s Soccer vs Jacksonville State
August 25, 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
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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 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 center Cameron Chabot (39) skates with the puck during the Kentucky vs. Boston University hockey game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-4. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky hockey suffers road loss at Ohio University
January 30, 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.
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
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli
COLUMN: Everyone is eating healthier…and it’s pissing me off
May 15, 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
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
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
BROADCAST: Medical Marijuana in Kentucky
BROADCAST: Medical Marijuana in Kentucky
April 29, 2024
Signs reading "No Street Parking Permanent Closure Monday, April 8" remain around State Street on Friday, April 5, 2024, at State Street in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
BROADCAST: KY officials stress importance of work zone awareness
April 27, 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
BROADCAST: Medical Marijuana in Kentucky
BROADCAST: Medical Marijuana in Kentucky
April 29, 2024
Signs reading "No Street Parking Permanent Closure Monday, April 8" remain around State Street on Friday, April 5, 2024, at State Street in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
BROADCAST: KY officials stress importance of work zone awareness
April 27, 2024
Students walk through campus on the first day of class on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1
April 24, 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
Birds fly past the State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky, on Friday, October 13, 2023. Photo by Aidan Thompson
Catching Up with the Kernel: The Anti-Transparency Bill
March 27, 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
Players 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 team wears "All in for Miller" warmup gear in support of all whom have been affected by Pediatric Cancer. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky Mens Soccer ties 2-2 vs Virginia Tech
September 3, 2024
Kentucky Volleyball players stand and wait for the team’s opening entrance on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky lost to Nebraska 3-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky Volleyball vs Nebraska
August 28, 2024
Students wait to cross the street on the first day of classes Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff
PHOTOS: First day of classes
August 27, 2024
Kentucky defender Katherine Truitt (11) heads a ball 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
PHOTOS: Kentucky Women’s Soccer vs Jacksonville State
August 25, 2024
Kentucky Forward Isaiah Chisolm looks to head the ball into the goal after a corner kick 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.
PHOTOS: Kentucky Men’s Soccer vs Oral Roberts
August 24, 2024
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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

Kristen Roberts, Features Editor
July 12, 2024

Behind the mic: UK student Ty Osborne finds success as a professional voice actor

Kristen Roberts, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2024
People wait on their prescriptions at the UK Apothecary on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

UK’s Apothecary improves prescription accessibility

Kristen Roberts, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2024

New ‘L8nite’ options for UK students, from a UK student

Kristen Roberts, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2024
Brittany Beshear receives the Spirit of the Ivy Connector Award at the 19th annual Coretta Scott King Spirit of the Ivy Awards Luncheon honoring local Lexington women who exemplify the Spirit of the Ivy: strength and endurance on Friday, Jan. 13, 2024, at the Hilton in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Kristen Roberts | Staff

Britainy Beshear receives Community Leader Award at Coretta Scott King of Ivy Awards

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January 16, 2024
Students laugh and smile as Kares Waterfield jumps to reach dance instructor Amanda Whites’ hand in their ballet class on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at Kentucky Dance Academy in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Amanda Whites fosters confidence at the Kentucky Dance Academy

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
January 9, 2024
Students follow dance instructor Amanda Whites as she directs them in a dance class at Kentucky Dance Academy on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Elowen Johnson and her dad have a moment during a dance class at Kentucky Dance Academy on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Amanda Whites, founder and dance instructor at Kentucky Dance Academy, organizes outfits for their upcoming Nutcracker showcase before practice on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Student Aurora Young elbows student Emilia Kate Anderson in the face while running across the room during a dance class on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Amanda Whites, founder and dance instructor at Kentucky Dance Academy, speaks to a student in the special needs class on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Amanda Whites demonstrates a ballet technique to the students in her class on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky.

On the wall behind Kentucky Dance Academy founder and dance instructor Amanda Whites’ desk are drawings and notes from her students that she has collected over the years.

Amanda Whites, founder and dance instructor at Kentucky Dance Academy, sits at her desk doing work before a class on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Gov. Andy Beshear speaks to the crowd of students on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, outside the Gatton Student Center at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Smallwood | Staff

President Capilouto supports Gov. Beshear’s proposed investment in higher education

Kristen Roberts, Staff Reporter
December 19, 2023
Rendering of the new UK Health Education Building scheduled to open in 2026. Provided photo by the University of Kentucky

UK to open largest academic building in campus history

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
November 6, 2023
Cayenne Warren, a sophomore majoring in materials engineering, speaks with other members of SpaceLex on Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2023 in the Terrell Civil Engineering Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Gracie Moore | Staff

UK’s SpaceLex is propelling ambitions and preparing students for liftoff

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
October 4, 2023
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto speaks during a renaming ceremony for the college of engineering on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

September 8th declared Stanley and Karen Pigman Day

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
September 11, 2023
The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Photo Voice exhibit is displayed on the third floor of Lucille Little Library. Photo by Haley Simpkins.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Photo Voice Research study strikes a chord with students

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
April 25, 2023
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

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
April 5, 2023
A fallen tree covers Administration Drive near the Gatton Student Center after damaging wind gusts hit the area on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

UK begins repair efforts following historic windstorm

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
March 6, 2023
Janie Welker, curator of the UK Art Museum, poses for a photo on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at the UK Art Museum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

‘An Inspired Evening’ will celebrate artists and curator

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
February 21, 2023
Maggie Kowalski, Emilee Casabella, Grace Lyon, Madi Moorhead and Kaitlyn King perform Layers...and what's in between, choreographed by Theresa Bautista, at UK’s Rooted Forces dance performance on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Guignol Theater in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Mark Cornelison

UK’s ‘Rooted Forces’ dance performance shares stories of struggle

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
February 1, 2023
Incident of assault on UK campus under investigation

Incident of assault on UK campus under investigation

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
November 7, 2022
Handler Megan Smith and dog Airlie dress up as a pilot and an airplane for the Puppy Fashion Show on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in the Cats Den at The University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Maria Rauh | Staff

Tricks and treats: UK 4 Paws for Ability hosts puppy fashion show

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
November 4, 2022
Books rest on shelves on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel

Banning books serves no good

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
October 20, 2022
Cancer survivor Mafe Chaves poses for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel

Humans of UK: Mafe Chaves lives life to the fullest

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
October 2, 2022
Kentucky fans celebrate during the No. 20 Kentucky vs. No. 12 Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. UK won 26-16. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Column: Best way to celebrate the Cats

Kristen Roberts, Reporter
September 16, 2022
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