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A candle and roses are placed in front of a table display during a vigil to remember victims of gun violence on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in front of the William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
UK students hold vigil for victims of gun violence
September 17, 2025
Appeal decision reveals UK violated Open Records Act
Appeal decision reveals UK violated Open Records Act
September 17, 2025
Office for Research announces new security compliance unit
Office for Research announces new security compliance unit
September 16, 2025
Entrance to Woodland Glenn II on Friday, Nov, 8, 2019, at Woodland Glen II in Lexington, Kentucky. Staff File Photo
UK implements new security measures for 2025-26 school year
September 15, 2025
A crowd prays during the candlelight vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, outside Memorial Hall in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
UK organization holds candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk
September 14, 2025
University of Kentucky student holds a candle during a vigil to remember victims of gun violence on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in front of the William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: UK candlelight vigil for gun violence victims
September 17, 2025
Jordan Parker, a senior finance student at the University of Kentucky, poses for a portrait at Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
Humans of UK: How Jordan Parker balances college, career and challenge
September 15, 2025
Dan Wooten, 53, smokes a cigarette during the candlelight vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, outside Memorial Hall in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk at UK
September 14, 2025
University of Kentucky dance freshman Melody Cauley wipes the forehead of UK freshman Donavan Washington. Washington won the Performative Male Contest on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at William T. Young 'the bowl' in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: UK students host Performative Male Contest
September 12, 2025
Students at University of Kentucky attend the King Center Cookout at Stoll Field on Sep. 5, 2025. The Martin Luther King Center hosted mulitple organizations and students to celebrate the new school year. Photo by Peyton Tindall | Staff
MLK cookout fosters connection on campus
September 6, 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 firefighter rings the bell during the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
September 11, 2025
Director and founder, left, Jeana Klevene demonstrates a dance with attendee Donovan Barns during the Allegro Dance Project on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Kentucky Children's Richmond Road in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Little victories:’ Bringing inclusivity into the dance studio
September 9, 2025
An attendee records Central High School's Marching Band during the parade on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025, at the 36th annual Lexington Roots & Heritage Festival in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
PHOTOS: Lexington Roots and Heritage Festival
September 7, 2025
Laken Snelling, left, with her defense attorney, Brandon Marshall, right, stand during her arraignment on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Ky. Snelling faces charges including abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
UK student connected to infant death charged at arraignment
September 2, 2025
Attendees walk down to the lake to place their lanterns during the Water Lantern Festival on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
PHOTOS: Water Lantern Festival in Lexington
August 31, 2025
Kristen Kuveikis poses for a portrait on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff
‘I was his world:’ A daughter remembers her father’s sacrifice on 9/11
September 12, 2025
A firefighter rings the bell during the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
September 11, 2025
Illustraion by Akhila Nadimpalli.
UK students react to Speak Your Mind ice bucket challenge
April 24, 2025
Over 2,000 protestors hold up signs and flags during the “No Kings: Then or Now!” protest on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘When we fight, we win.’ Lexington community protests against removal of DEI policies
April 24, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed.
US takes a toll with stock market and tariff concerns
April 19, 2025
The Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance protests before the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Protestors organize at UK Board of Trustees meeting; board passes presidential recommendations
April 30, 2025
University of Kentucky President, Eli Capilouto, addresses the board and attendees during the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Harris Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
UK Board of Trustees approves LLC to oversee athletics operations
April 26, 2025
UK President Eli Capilouto. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Capilouto: Some international UK graduate students’ visas, status revoked
April 4, 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
Vice Chief Regional 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
UK provides Kernel with requested documents per court order
May 7, 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
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 Student Government Association senators welcome 2025-2026 senate
April 13, 2025
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
Police: Parked car at UK set on fire intentionally
Police: Parked car at UK set on fire intentionally
June 9, 2025
Addison Adkins and Angus Thompson sit in court for preliminary hearing on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Fayette County District Court in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff
Judge sends UK students arrested for rape and strangulation to grand jury
April 17, 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
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
Molly Healy, freshman Hospitality, Management and Tourism student cheers at 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. 18 Kentucky men’s soccer remains undefeated in 1-1 tie with Bowling Green
September 16, 2025
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
Alejandro Ruiz hat trick boosts Kentucky men’s soccer past Detroit Mercy 4-0
September 16, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats players gather before the set during the volleyball game vs. Nebraska on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Nebraska won 3-2. Photo by Kenzie Cummings | Staff
No. 3 Kentucky volleyball bounce back in 3-1 win over No. 10 SMU
September 15, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye (17) celebrates during the volleyball game vs. Nebraska on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Nebraska won 3-2. Photo by Kenzie Cummings | Staff
Brooklyn DeLeye secures 1,000 career kills in loss to No. 7 Pittsburgh
September 15, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Sophia Mattice (12) scores the final penalty kick to win the game 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 upsets No. 20 Oklahoma 2-1 at home in SEC opener
September 15, 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 head coach John Calipari talks with guard John Wall (11) during the first half of the No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 16 East Tennessee State mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 18, 2010, at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans. Kentucky won 100-71. Photo by Britney McIntosh | Kentucky Kernel
John Wall retires from basketball and joins the NBA Prime broadcast team
August 22, 2025
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
Malachi Moreno reflects on his high school career and upcoming journey as a Kentucky Wildcat
July 17, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks to members of the press after 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
INCONSISTENT OR OVERWORKED: A breakdown of Kentucky men’s basketball transfer Jaland Lowe’s 2024 season
July 2, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) drops Arkansas Razorbacks forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) to score in the post during the first half of the basketball game vs. Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky center Amari Williams drafted No. 46 overall in 2025 NBA Draft
June 26, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) motions to the crowd to get loud during the basketball game vs. Florida on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 106-100. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Koby Brea becomes first Kentucky player drafted under Mark Pope, goes No. 41 overall in 2025 NBA Draft
June 26, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks and guard Georgia Amoore (3) watch free throws during the Kentucky vs. Miss. St. women’s basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 91-69. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
BREAKING: Georgia Amoore drafted No. 6 in 2025 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics
April 14, 2025
Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks greats the studio as he walk on set on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
Kentucky women’s basketball earns commitment of former Hilltopper Josie Gilvin
April 11, 2025
Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks greats the studio as he walk on set on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor
No. 16 Kentucky women’s basketball ranked in final AP Top 25 ranking of season for first time since 2022
April 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) celebrates after a good quarter for the Wildcats during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79—67. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
‘I Poured Everything I Have Into This Program.’ Cassidy Rowe ends her basketball career with the same loyalty that defined it
April 5, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) points to Kentucky Wildcats guard Dazia Lawrence (10) for the assist 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
‘Every single thing that I’ve been through has shaped me.’ From ACC breakout to SEC standout, Georgia Amoore bids farewell to college basketball
April 3, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) runs past an Eastern Michigan player during the football game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 48-23. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky beats Eastern Michigan 48-23
September 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Ja'Mori Maclin (9) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats tight end Willie Rodriguez (81) during the first half of the football game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the Whistle: Kentucky football takes care of Eastern Michigan 48-23
September 13, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) looks for an open receiver down field during the football game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Kroger Feild in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 41-14. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky football confident that better days are ahead offensively after slow start in 2025
September 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Ty Bryant (14) jumps to retrieve the ball during the football game against Ole Miss on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
Ty Bryant’s ‘reset button’ fuels Kentucky defense in close loss to Ole Miss
September 7, 2025
Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Deuce Alexander (11) runs down the field during the football game against Ole Miss on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Ole Miss won 30-23. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky loses to No. 20 Ole Miss 30-23
September 6, 2025
the during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 24-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
A late rally by West Virginia ends Kentucky baseball’s season in the Clemson Regional
June 1, 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 dominates Clemson 16-4 to advance in the Clemson Regional
June 1, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Ethan Walker (46) throws the first pitch of the Kentucky vs. Hofstra baseball game on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo my Greysun Niehaus | Staff
Kentucky baseball avoids elimination in 7-3 win over USC Upstate
May 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Tyler Bell (6) pitches during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Kentucky baseball falls in walk off fahsion to West Virginia in game one of Clemson Regional
May 30, 2025
Kentucky wildcats celebrate a win after the Kentucky vs Texas baseball game on Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-4. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball’s road back to Omaha starts in the Clemson Regional
May 29, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Sarah Haendiges (30) celebrates after striking out a batter for the third out 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
Julie Kelley and Sarah Haendiges come through in lopsided sweep to No. 12 South Carolina
May 2, 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 dominates Western Kentucky in 9-1 mercy-rule win
April 21, 2025
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
Peyton Plotts shines in Kentucky softball’s doubleheader sweep of Boston
April 14, 2025
The Kentucky softball team cheers with the crowd after the game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 16-15. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky softball improves to 15-0 all-time against Marshall with 7-3 win
April 14, 2025
Kentucky pitcher Sarah Haendiges (30) celebrates after striking out a batter for the third out 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 splits doubleheader with Auburn
April 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Chesney Bennett, flips on the beam for her 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
Historic performance from Florida sees Kentucky gymnastics fall short to end regular season
April 3, 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 sophomore Zoe Hammond celebrates after winning a point 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 season comes to an end in the SEC Tournament
May 13, 2025
Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond dives for the ball 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 dominates Missouri and Saint Louis after falling to No. 13 Vanderbilt
May 7, 2025
Sophomore Jaden Weekes and freshman Eli Stephenson (left) celebrate a set win at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky men’s tennis finishes regular season undefeated at home
May 7, 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 defeats Ole Miss 4-1
April 18, 2025
Kentucky senior Elizabeth Stevens celebrates after winning a point 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 honors senior trio on senior day
April 8, 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 wins Mid America West Conference Championship
April 9, 2025
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 sweeps Trevecca Nazarene Tournament to improve to 24-1
April 3, 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
Kentucky Wildcats players gather before the set during the volleyball game vs. Nebraska on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Nebraska won 3-2. Photo by Kenzie Cummings | Staff
No. 3 Kentucky volleyball bounce back in 3-1 win over No. 10 SMU
September 15, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye (17) celebrates during the volleyball game vs. Nebraska on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Nebraska won 3-2. Photo by Kenzie Cummings | Staff
Brooklyn DeLeye secures 1,000 career kills in loss to No. 7 Pittsburgh
September 15, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats middle blocker Lizzie Carr (15), left, and outside hitter Eva Judson (7), right, block Nebraska’s hit during the volleyball game vs. Nebraska on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Nebraska won 3-2. Photo by Kenzie Cummings | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 1 Nebraska wins 3-2 over No. 7 UK volleyball
August 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye (17) celebrates with teammates after getting an ace during the volleyball match vs. Minnesota on Friday, Dec, 6, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Robby Robinson.
PREVIEW: Kentucky volleyball set to begin 2025 regular season in Nashville
August 30, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye (17) high fives fans after the Kentucky vs. Georgia volleyball match on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff
Brooklyn DeLeye leads U.S. Women’s U21 team to gold in 2025 Pan Am Cup
July 28, 2025
Molly Healy, freshman Hospitality, Management and Tourism student cheers at 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. 18 Kentucky men’s soccer remains undefeated in 1-1 tie with Bowling Green
September 16, 2025
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
Alejandro Ruiz hat trick boosts Kentucky men’s soccer past Detroit Mercy 4-0
September 16, 2025
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 Wildcats midfielder Sophia Mattice (12) scores the final penalty kick to win the game 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 upsets No. 20 Oklahoma 2-1 at home in SEC opener
September 15, 2025
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 athlete Carlie Makarawu warms up in the indoor facility, next to the media workspace, before final track events begin during the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at UK Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
HISTORY: Carlie Makarawu breaks Zimbabwe 200m sprint record, sweeps event in the 2025 NCAA Championships
June 14, 2025
Arkansas men’s track celebrates winning the SEC title by dumping water on Head Coach Chris Bucknam during the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at UK Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Arkansas, Georgia win at SEC Track and Field Championships
May 18, 2025
Kentucky track and field ends indoor season at NCAA Championships
April 3, 2025
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
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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October 15, 2021
A Kentucky men'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 Samuel Colmar | Staff
Kentucky swim and dive shines at Nationals, two Wildcats earn Team USA bids
June 14, 2025
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
Kentucky swim and dive gains Olympic experience in transfer Esteban Núñez del Prado
April 9, 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 sees records broken at NCAA national championships
April 3, 2025
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
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
Jordan Parker, a senior finance student at the University of Kentucky, poses for a portrait at Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
Humans of UK: How Jordan Parker balances college, career and challenge
September 15, 2025
Kristen Kuveikis poses for a portrait on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff
‘I was his world:’ A daughter remembers her father’s sacrifice on 9/11
September 12, 2025
Director and founder, left, Jeana Klevene demonstrates a dance with attendee Donovan Barns during the Allegro Dance Project on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Kentucky Children's Richmond Road in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Little victories:’ Bringing inclusivity into the dance studio
September 9, 2025
Illustration by Ashleigh Jones.
Not a place, but a feeling: How UK students bring their homes to campus
August 28, 2025
Illustration by Ashleigh Jones.
Lessons for a lifetime: International student reflects on her time at UK
August 26, 2025
People wait in line for food to be prepared during the Wawa grand opening on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Nicholasville, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
Sizzlis, hoagies, gas: Wawa has it all
September 14, 2025
Graphic by Sarah Reed.
Thoughts on the MTV Video Music Awards performances
September 14, 2025
Students walk past 8000 flags, set up for the 9/11 memorial vigil, on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, on UK's Main Lawn in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
Sacrificing sensitivity for a story: 9/11 journalism ethics
September 11, 2025
Illustration by Ashleigh Jones
Dive into a story for International Literacy Day
September 8, 2025
Illustration by Sarah Reed
New year, same issues: Is UK’s campus all that safe?
September 2, 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
Editorial: Transparency isn’t optional
Editorial: Transparency isn’t optional
August 27, 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
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.
BROADCAST: DEI Editorial
March 29, 2024
A candle and roses are placed in front of a table display during a vigil to remember victims of gun violence on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in front of the William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
VIDEO: Student organizations host candlelight vigil for gun violence and school shootings
September 17, 2025
Jordan Parker, a senior finance student at the University of Kentucky, poses for a portrait at Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
Humans of UK: How Jordan Parker balances college, career and challenge
September 15, 2025
Entrance to Woodland Glenn II on Friday, Nov, 8, 2019, at Woodland Glen II in Lexington, Kentucky. Staff File Photo
VIDEO: UKPD continues safety campaign with residence hall security improvements
September 15, 2025
A crowd prays during the candlelight vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, outside Memorial Hall in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
VIDEO: Candlelight vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk held on UK’s campus
September 14, 2025
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PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 1
September 14, 2025
A candle and roses are placed in front of a table display during a vigil to remember victims of gun violence on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in front of the William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
VIDEO: Student organizations host candlelight vigil for gun violence and school shootings
September 17, 2025
Entrance to Woodland Glenn II on Friday, Nov, 8, 2019, at Woodland Glen II in Lexington, Kentucky. Staff File Photo
VIDEO: UKPD continues safety campaign with residence hall security improvements
September 15, 2025
A crowd prays during the candlelight vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, outside Memorial Hall in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
VIDEO: Candlelight vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk held on UK’s campus
September 14, 2025
Alan Nadel, center, speaks during the panel on black playwright August Wilson on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at the Lyric Theater in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Isabella Lindsey
VIDEO: Panel at Lyric Theatre honors Black playwright August Wilson
September 13, 2025
Contenders prepare for the Performative Male Contest on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at William T. Young 'the bowl' in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
VIDEO: ‘It’s a way of being a feminist:’ UK students crown campus’ most performative male
September 13, 2025
University of Kentucky student holds a candle during a vigil to remember victims of gun violence on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in front of the William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: UK candlelight vigil for gun violence victims
September 17, 2025
Dan Wooten, 53, smokes a cigarette during the candlelight vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, outside Memorial Hall in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Vigil in memory of Charlie Kirk at UK
September 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) runs past an Eastern Michigan player during the football game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 48-23. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky beats Eastern Michigan 48-23
September 14, 2025
University of Kentucky dance freshman Melody Cauley wipes the forehead of UK freshman Donavan Washington. Washington won the Performative Male Contest on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at William T. Young 'the bowl' in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: UK students host Performative Male Contest
September 12, 2025
A firefighter rings the bell during the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
September 11, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 1
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September 14, 2025
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September 12, 2025
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May 5, 2025
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May 4, 2025
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April 28, 2025
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September 12, 2025
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May 4, 2025
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September 14, 2025
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May 5, 2025
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June 23, 2025
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Blackbaud breach leaves 163,000 UK HealthCare donors and patients vulnerable

Blackbaud breach leaves 163,000 UK HealthCare donors and patients vulnerable

Lauren Campbell • September 8, 2020

Blackbaud, a third-party data solution services company, that provided services to UK HealthCare between 2015 and 2019, was hacked by an unauthorized individual  between February 7, 2020 and May 20,...

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