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Presidential candidates’ promises on key issues

Staff November 4, 2024

Immigration On the topic of immigration, Harris has said she plans to fix the U.S. immigration system and secure the country’s borders. According to the Kamala Harris campaign website, Harris supports...

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at the Tates Creek Public Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff file photo.

Amendment 2 debate shows need for transparency in government

Jennifer Sadler, Reporter December 26, 2022

Though election season is now over (for most), I’m sure many of us are left frustrated, confused and unfulfilled by the results. For those who participated in the 2022 midterm elections for Kentucky,...

The UK Apothecary is located on the ground floor of the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Kentucky Kernel

UK’s Apothecary Pharmacy raises questions about on-campus access to contraceptives

Elysee Sadia, Reporter December 14, 2022

UK’s new Apothecary Pharmacy serves UK students, staff and affiliates, providing vaccines, prescriptions and over the counter products. The pharmacy, located on the ground floor of the University of...

A voter fills out a ballot with her child on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Maxwell Elementary School in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel

What a defeat of Amendment 2 means for Kentucky

Laurel Swanz, Reporter November 9, 2022

Early Wednesday morning, the proposed amendment to declare abortion not protected by the Kentucky constitution was defeated. The Associated Press called the race Wednesday morning after 86% of votes...

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, at the Leestown campus of BCTC in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Does my vote really matter?

Gracie Moore, Reporter November 7, 2022

If you think your vote doesn’t matter, then others probably think the same. If thousands of college students who think that way voted, they would have the power to flip an election. In 2020, the age...

So, what now?

So, what now?

Emily Girard June 24, 2022

I woke up today in a condo in Florida, excited and ready to go to the beach with my mother. A few hours later, I was sobbing in my bed, scared for my life. Sure, the news coming out of the Supreme Court...

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Abortion: The debate continues

Kernel Opinions Desk September 23, 2021

The executives of the Student Democrats at UK and Student Republicans at UK come together in these dueling columns to debate the legality of abortion. Texas Senate Bill 8 sparked an uproar in either support...

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New abortion bill unneeded, a political move by Goforth

Chris Couch January 16, 2019

On Dec, 13, 2018, Kentucky State Legislator representing House District 89, and recently announced gubernatorial candidate Robert Goforth, pre-filed BR 823, also known as the fetal heartbeat bill.The bill’s...

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Another sexist comment from Trump is discouraging, unacceptable

October 5, 2018

After another sexist remark in a long line of misogynistic behavior from our country’s president, I am even more discouraged. On Monday, Oct. 1, President Donald Trump held a press conference in the...

Student activists chant during the counter protest to national anti-abortion group, Created Equal's demonstration outside Whitehall Classroom building on Thursday, October 19, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Free speech on display amid campus demonstrations

Bailey Vandiver October 19, 2017

Demonstrators and counter-protesters practiced free speech on UK’s campus on Thursday.Created Equal, a national anti-abortion group based in Columbus, Ohio, had signs, a video screen and representatives...

Student activists chant during the counter protest to national anti-abortion group, Created Equal's demonstration outside Whitehall Classroom building on Thursday, October 19, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Protesters, counter-protesters square off in middle of campus over abortion

Rick Childress October 19, 2017

A chaotic scene unfolded in front of Whitehall on Thursday afternoon. Chanting demonstrators, campus security and hundreds of curious students packed onto the lawn between Whitehall and the Engineering...

Anti-abortion group visits UK during month-long tour

October 19, 2017

Students were warned with "Graphic photos ahead" signs as they walked towards White Hall today.Created Equal, a national group based in Columbus, Ohio, is currently on a month-long tour through six states...

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