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Democratic and Republican speakers answer questions about their parties from the audience on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at Lewis Honors College in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Lewis Honors College hosts vice presidential debate watch party

Adah Hufana, Staff Reporter October 4, 2024

The University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College held a watch party for the vice presidential debate that was open to all students. The watch party opened its doors at 7:30 p.m. in the Lewis Honors College...

Blake Eggleston, a freshman political science major, reacts to one of Gov. Tim Walz’s points during the vice presidential debate Turning Point watch party on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

UK student organization Turning Point USA hosts vice presidential Debate watch party

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter October 4, 2024

Editor’s note: Certain members of Turning Point USA, UK chapter, asked their last names to be omitted. University of Kentucky organization Turning Point USA students hosted a watch party for the vice...

Key takeaways from the Vance-Walz debate

Key takeaways from the Vance-Walz debate

Lilly Keith and Casey Sebastiano October 2, 2024

Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance participated in the only vice presidential debate for this election season.  On Oct. 11, the two began their debate at 9 p.m. in Manhattan, New York, moderated by Norah...

A voter fills out their ballot at a polling booth on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Elkhorn Crossing School in Georgetown, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Lantern

How to Register to Vote: A Guide for New Voters

Zaida Bell-Frantz, Reporter October 1, 2024

Voter registration deadlines quickly approach, here’s how to register. When it comes to registering to vote there are a few options. Many states have online registration, alongside the option to register...

Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.

The presidential candidates need a new strategy to win young voters

Owen Chesemore, Opinions Editor September 6, 2024

The presidential candidates have pursued radically different approaches to bolstering the support of young voters. However, both strategies remain deeply flawed. Harris appeals to younger voters by...

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

Owen Chesemore, Opinions Editor July 30, 2024

Since the Biden-Trump debate, Democrats have struggled to unify their party around a presidential candidate. With President Joe Biden’s public blunders and reports of his party’s internal disagreement,...

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?

Casey Sebastiano and Gavin Cooper July 29, 2024

With Vice President Kamala Harris having secured enough endorsements to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, focus has shifted to her potential running mate. One name being vetted is...

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

Casey Sebastiano and Abbey Cutrer July 21, 2024

President Joe Biden stepped down as the incumbent Democratic candidate in the 2024 presidential election after calls to do so from Democrats and Republicans alike. In a statement posted on Instagram...

BROADCAST: Exclusive interview with Dr. Jill Stein

Giana Gallo, Broadcast/Podcast Manager March 12, 2024

The National Green Party Candidate for president talked with the Kernel about her campaign and why voting matters.

Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli

COLUMN: Biden vs. Trump: Is this really the best we can do?

Austin Collier, Reporter March 4, 2024

For those who have somehow remained unaware, there is a presidential election this year, and if you are like me, it probably does not come as a surprise that it is shaping up to be a rematch of the last...

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