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Children and their parents get ready to learn how to use watercolor paints during the Family Day: Color Splash event on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at the UK Art Museum in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Rachel Trotter | Staff
UK Art Museum teaches children art at the first ‘Color Splash’
November 16, 2025
A model mentally preparing herself right before walking on stage at the First Impressions Career Ready Fashion show on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at the Gatton College of Business and Economics in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Xavier Patterson | Staff
‘First Impressions’ fashion show teaches students to dress for success
November 16, 2025
University of Kentucky grad student Ryan Eskenasy watches a kid look through the telescope toward the stars in the UK observatory on Thursday Nov. 13, 2025, in Lexington Ky. Photo by Cat Fox | Staff
‘Our space in this big, big universe.’ Kentucky SkyTalk discusses the idea of life beyond Earth
November 15, 2025
Former University of Kentucky professor Ramsi Woodcock listens to the speakers during the “Two Years Too Many” protest on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
Tenured professor under investigation for Israel comments sues, alleging First Amendment violation
November 15, 2025
Art supplies being used for the Office of LGBTQ Resources' Punk-Cycling Pride Party in the Dinkle-Mas Suite located on the main floor of the Gatton Student Center on November 13, 2025, on the University of Kentucky' campus in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Holly Netzley | Staff
‘It may not be perfect, but it’s yours.’ Punk-cycling event embraces clothing renovation
November 15, 2025
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata explains his immigration background on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Remember your horizons:’ Daniel Esquivia Zapata blends culture with visual language
November 18, 2025
Mateo Herrera a finance and economics major at the University of Kentucky poses for a photo in McVey Hall on Nov. 7, 2025 Lexington, Ky. Photo taken by Peyton Tindall | Staff
Humans of UK: Mateo Herrera dreams without limits
November 17, 2025
A model mentally preparing herself right before walking on stage at the First Impressions Career Ready Fashion show on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at the Gatton College of Business and Economics in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Xavier Patterson | Staff
‘First Impressions’ fashion show teaches students to dress for success
November 16, 2025
Art supplies being used for the Office of LGBTQ Resources' Punk-Cycling Pride Party in the Dinkle-Mas Suite located on the main floor of the Gatton Student Center on November 13, 2025, on the University of Kentucky' campus in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Holly Netzley | Staff
‘It may not be perfect, but it’s yours.’ Punk-cycling event embraces clothing renovation
November 15, 2025
Trenton Schroering, a member of the Transformative Colors Student Leader Panel, speaks during a meeting on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Laurel Swanz | Staff
Anti-DEI compliance continues across campus; written policy is hard to come by
November 14, 2025
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata explains his immigration background on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Remember your horizons:’ Daniel Esquivia Zapata blends culture with visual language
November 18, 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
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata explains his immigration background on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Remember your horizons:’ Daniel Esquivia Zapata blends culture with visual language
November 18, 2025
Mateo Herrera a finance and economics major at the University of Kentucky poses for a photo in McVey Hall on Nov. 7, 2025 Lexington, Ky. Photo taken by Peyton Tindall | Staff
Humans of UK: Mateo Herrera dreams without limits
November 17, 2025
A portrait of former Kentucky Gov. Martha Layne Collins sits upon the stairs of The Old State Capitol’s rotunda during her lie in state on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Frankfort, Ky. Collins passed away on Nov. 1, 2025. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
‘She never forgot who she was:’ Martha Layne Collins’ legacy inspires generations
November 16, 2025
Stephanie Owens speaks during an interview for the Kentucky Kernel on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Fresh Food Co 'The 90' in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
Humans of UK: Stephanie Owens embodies kindness and resilience
November 10, 2025
John Hurley, a University of Kentucky public administration graduate student, poses for a photo outside of the Student Government Association in the Gatton Student Center on Friday Oct. 17, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Staff
Humans of UK: How community, campus and kindness shape John Hurley
November 3, 2025
Trump signs bill ending US government shutdown
Trump signs bill ending US government shutdown
November 13, 2025
Global AWS outage effects Canvas access
Global AWS outage effects Canvas access
October 20, 2025
Protestors take to the streets to protest the Trump Administration during the "No Kings" protest on Saturday, Oct 18, 2025, at the Fayette District Courts in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Peyton Tindall | Staff
PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown Lexington
October 18, 2025
University of Kentucky students hold hands while taking a moment of silence for the deaths in Palestine during the “Two Years Too Many” protest on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at William T Young Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
PHOTOS: Protest during ‘All out for Gaza’ week
October 8, 2025
UK to determine future of partnerships, funding for identity-based groups
UK to determine future of partnerships, funding for identity-based groups
October 1, 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 29, 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
Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates during a timeout during the basketball game against Kentucky on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Michigan State won 83-66. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 12 Kentucky losses to No. 17 Michigan State in Champions Classic
November 18, 2025
Kentucky players celebrate after a three pointer during the game against USC Upstate on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 90-30. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
At the Buzzer: Dominant defense leads No. 20 Kentucky women’s basketball to a 76-35 victory over Purdue
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen guards Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. during the basketball game against Michigan State on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the Buzzer: No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball first-half woes fuel 83-66 loss to No. 17 Michigan State
November 18, 2025
Doricah Minsari Isoe continues solid season for Kentucky cross country
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) celebrates converting a first down during the football game against Ole Miss on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
Kendrick Law posts career day in his last game at Kroger Field
November 18, 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
Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates during a timeout during the basketball game against Kentucky on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Michigan State won 83-66. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 12 Kentucky losses to No. 17 Michigan State in Champions Classic
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen guards Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. during the basketball game against Michigan State on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the Buzzer: No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball first-half woes fuel 83-66 loss to No. 17 Michigan State
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) dribbles the ball during the men’s basketball game against Eastern Illinois on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 99-53. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
PREVIEW: No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball hits the Big Apple to face No. 17 Michigan State
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) dunks during the men’s basketball game against Eastern Illinois on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
At the Buzzer: Balance leads No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball in 99-53 victory over Eastern Illinois
November 14, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the men’s basketball game against Nicholls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 77-51. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
ANALYSIS: How depth could make or break Kentucky’s season
November 14, 2025
Kentucky players celebrate after a three pointer during the game against USC Upstate on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 90-30. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
At the Buzzer: Dominant defense leads No. 20 Kentucky women’s basketball to a 76-35 victory over Purdue
November 18, 2025
Kentucky players talk in a hudle during the game against USC Upstate on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 90-30. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
At the Buzzer: No. 23 Kentucky women’s basketball picks up 76-44 win over Marshall
November 15, 2025
Kentucky guard Jordan Obi celebrates with her teammates during the women’s basketball game against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the Buzzer: No. 23 Kentucky women’s basketball cruises to a 90-30 win over USC Upstate
November 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat’s look up at the replay board during the women’s basketball game against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
Meet the Team: Kentucky women’s basketball 2025-26
November 12, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat’s look up at the replay board during the women’s basketball game against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 75-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the Buzzer: No. 24 Kentucky women’s basketball defeats Buffalo 81-47 for its third straight win
November 9, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) celebrates converting a first down during the football game against Ole Miss on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
Kendrick Law posts career day in his last game at Kroger Field
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley hands off the ball to Kentucky Wildcats running back Seth McGowan during the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
Seth McGowan scores 3 touchdowns on senior day in-front of special guests
November 17, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
SPARKPLUG: Cutter Boley’s scramble ignites Kentucky football
November 16, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops talks with Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles head coach Bobby Wilder after the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 42-10. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky football ends 10-0 streak for Tennessee Tech
November 15, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats running back Seth McGowan celebrates scoring a touchdown during the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
At the Whistle: Offense dominates for Kentucky football in 42-10 win over Tennessee Tech
November 15, 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
Julia Zhu returns the ball vs Missouri on Mar. 29, 2024 in Lexington Kentucky at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. Kentucky won the match 4-0.
Kentucky’s Jula Zhu reaches ITA Regional semifinals in Knoxville
October 29, 2025
Martin Breysach returns the ball from an opponent’s serve during the tennis match vs. Memphis on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky men’s tennis falls just short at ITA All-American Championships
October 9, 2025
Zoe Hammond serves the ball vs Missouri on Mar. 29, 2024 in Lexington Kentucky at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. Kentucky won the match 4-0. Photo by Aidan Dillard-Hijikata | Staff
Hammond, Zhu shine for Kentucky women’s tennis at ITA All-American Championships
October 9, 2025
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
Despite losses, Kentucky men’s tennis shows a promising future in two rising stars
September 21, 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
West Virginia sophomore aims at their target 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. 2 Kentucky rifle stays undefeated with win over Navy at West Point
October 29, 2025
The Kentucky Wildcats rifle team aims 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. 2 Kentucky rifle dominates in season-opening tri-match at Ohio State
October 21, 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
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’s Lizzie Carr (15) hugs her teammate Ava Sarafa (2) while the confetti falls after the match between Arkansas and Kentucky, where the Wildcats defeated the Razorbacks with a final score of 3-0 on Nov. 16th, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Xavier Patterson | Staff
VIDEO: Kentucky secures 9th straight SEC regular season title with win over Arkansas
November 16, 2025
Players from the Universitty of Kentucky and the University of Oklahoma watch the ball go over the line on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
VIDEO: No. 2 Kentucky earns share of SEC title with a win over Oklahoma
November 16, 2025
Kentucky Wildcat setter Kassie O'Brien (6) pumps the ball to save the point while her teammates Brooke Bultema (8), Molly Berezowitz (11) and Eva Hudson (7) watch during the volleyball game on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-2. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Staff
No. 2 Kentucky volleyball takes down No. 19 Tennessee 3-1
November 13, 2025
The Kentucky Cheer and Volleyball team points while singing during the Kentucky against South Carolina women’s volleyball game on Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff
No. 2 Kentucky volleyball sweeps Missouri to finish 7-0 in SEC road matches
November 13, 2025
Kentucky Outside Hitter Brooklyn DeLeye (17), passes the ball during the match between Kentucky and LSU on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff
Brooklyn DeLeye and Eva Hudson propel No. 3 Kentucky volleyball to sweep over No. 2 Texas
November 12, 2025
Kentucky defender Josh Gordon (2) and UCF defender Timothy Arias (16) struggle for the ball during the SBC men's soccer semifinal match between Kentucky and UCF on Nov. 12, 2025, in the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. UCF won 1-0. Photo by Jack Bates | Staff
VIDEO: Kentucky’s hope for an NCAA men’s soccer tournament bid weakens after conference tournament
November 16, 2025
Kentucky defender Josh Gordon (2) and UCF defender Timothy Arias (16) struggle for the ball during the SBC men's soccer semifinal match between Kentucky and UCF on Nov. 12, 2025, in the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. UCF won 1-0. Photo by Jack Bates | Staff
ANALYSIS: Kentucky’s hope for a NCAA Men’s Soccer tournament bid weakens after conference tournament
November 16, 2025
Kentucky forward Isaiah Chisolm (2) wins control back during the SBC men's soccer semifinal match between Kentucky and UCF on Nov. 12, 2025, in the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. UCF won 1-0. Photo by Jack Bates | Staff
Kentucky men’s soccer comes up short against UCF in Sun Belt semifinals
November 15, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats defender Josh Gordon (2) lies on the ground after the soccer game against Coastal Carolina on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 6-5 in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinal of the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 19 Kentucky hosts Sun Belt Tournament, loses in semifinal
November 13, 2025
Kentucky Midfielder Oliver Stavdal celebrates after making his shot attempt 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.
SURVIVE AND ADVANCE: Kentucky men’s soccer advances in the Sun Belt Tournament in penalty kicks
November 12, 2025
Kentucky women's soccer celebrates after scoring during the soccer game against Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
PREVIEW: Kentucky women’s soccer set to take on Louisville in the first round of the 2025 Women’s College Cup
November 13, 2025
Kentucky women's soccer celebrates after scoring during the soccer game against Illinois on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kate Bonafede | Staff
Kentucky women’s soccer falls in penalty kicks to No. 17 Georgia in SEC Tournament
November 7, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats prepare to take their penalty kicks 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 builds SEC Tournament momentum following a win at Texas A&M
October 29, 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
ON THE RISE: Kentucky women’s soccer continues great season with 3-2 win over No. 8 South Carolina
October 20, 2025
Michelle Moskau, Anna Sikorski embrace after their win over Michigan during the Kentucky vs. Central Michigan women’s soccer game on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 2-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor
Kentucky women’s soccer draws 1-1 with Ole Miss in Oxford despite Sikorski’s dominant performance
October 13, 2025
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 17, 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 sees breakout performances from freshmen Núñez del Prado and Tuufui against LSU
November 10, 2025
VIDEO: Kentucky swim and dive falls to Indiana in season-opening Pink Meet
October 22, 2025
Kentucky swimmers compete in the Blue and White Meet on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Esteban Núñez del Prado finished with 4 new Bolivian national records at the World Aquatics World Cup
October 21, 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 Samuel Colmar | Staff
VIDEO: Kentucky swimming and diving teams split to face off in the blue vs. white meet
September 27, 2025
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
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
The big three lead Kentucky women’s golf to ninth-place finish at Landfall Tradition
October 29, 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 put up good showing in the Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational
October 26, 2025
Kentucky men’s golf keeps Cullan Brown’s spirit alive at home tournament
October 9, 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
Anastasia Hekkonen and Cathryn Brown fuel hot start for Kentucky women’s golf with individual wins
October 6, 2025
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
PREVIEW: A look at Kentucky men’s golf for the 2025-26 season
September 18, 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 react to a tied game during the football game against Texas on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Texas won 16-13. Photo by Kenzie Cummings | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky football didn’t lose to Texas – it lost to its own coaches
October 21, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops watches as time runs out of the third quarter during the football game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 48-23. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
COLUMN: The ghosts of Mark Stoops’ past are catching up to him
September 21, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats fans hold up Cassidy Rowe cutouts during the Kentucky vs. Louisville women’s basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 71—61. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff
COLUMN: Letting go of Cassidy Rowe was an act of betrayal to Kentuckians
March 31, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats guard 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
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata explains his immigration background on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Remember your horizons:’ Daniel Esquivia Zapata blends culture with visual language
November 18, 2025
Mateo Herrera a finance and economics major at the University of Kentucky poses for a photo in McVey Hall on Nov. 7, 2025 Lexington, Ky. Photo taken by Peyton Tindall | Staff
Humans of UK: Mateo Herrera dreams without limits
November 17, 2025
A portrait of former Kentucky Gov. Martha Layne Collins sits upon the stairs of The Old State Capitol’s rotunda during her lie in state on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Frankfort, Ky. Collins passed away on Nov. 1, 2025. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff
‘She never forgot who she was:’ Martha Layne Collins’ legacy inspires generations
November 16, 2025
Stephanie Owens speaks during an interview for the Kentucky Kernel on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at the Fresh Food Co 'The 90' in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
Humans of UK: Stephanie Owens embodies kindness and resilience
November 10, 2025
John Hurley, a University of Kentucky public administration graduate student, poses for a photo outside of the Student Government Association in the Gatton Student Center on Friday Oct. 17, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Scout Tarquinio | Staff
Humans of UK: How community, campus and kindness shape John Hurley
November 3, 2025
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The New York City mayoral election reflects the future of the Democratic Party
November 18, 2025
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2025 Latin Grammys championed talent and artistry
November 15, 2025
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‘Saturday Night Live:’ Downfall of live comedy
November 6, 2025
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Kentucky’s women’s healthcare is a disgrace to Kentuckians
November 4, 2025
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Remembering Jane Goodall one month after her death
November 1, 2025
Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.
The ceasefire in Gaza is misleading
February 9, 2025
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Another four years of Trump will be disastrous for civil rights
February 2, 2025
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COLUMN: Democrats gifted Trump his second term
November 24, 2024
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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
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata’s art hangs on a wall in his office on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
VIDEO: Finding home in art: How Daniel Esquivia Zapata’s found belonging through drawing
November 18, 2025
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata explains his immigration background on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
‘Remember your horizons:’ Daniel Esquivia Zapata blends culture with visual language
November 18, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
November 18, 2025
Mateo Herrera a finance and economics major at the University of Kentucky poses for a photo in McVey Hall on Nov. 7, 2025 Lexington, Ky. Photo taken by Peyton Tindall | Staff
Humans of UK: Mateo Herrera dreams without limits
November 17, 2025
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November 17, 2025
University of Kentucky professor Daniel Esquivia Zapata’s art hangs on a wall in his office on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at School of Art and Visual Studies Building in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff
VIDEO: Finding home in art: How Daniel Esquivia Zapata’s found belonging through drawing
November 18, 2025
Kentucky’s Lizzie Carr (15) hugs her teammate Ava Sarafa (2) while the confetti falls after the match between Arkansas and Kentucky, where the Wildcats defeated the Razorbacks with a final score of 3-0 on Nov. 16th, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Xavier Patterson | Staff
VIDEO: Kentucky secures 9th straight SEC regular season title with win over Arkansas
November 16, 2025
Players from the Universitty of Kentucky and the University of Oklahoma watch the ball go over the line on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff
VIDEO: No. 2 Kentucky earns share of SEC title with a win over Oklahoma
November 16, 2025
VIDEO: Tenured professor sues UK for violating First Amendment rights
VIDEO: Tenured professor sues UK for violating First Amendment rights
November 15, 2025
A model mentally preparing herself right before walking on stage at the First Impressions Career Ready Fashion show on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at the Gatton College of Business and Economics in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Xavier Patterson | Staff
VIDEO: UK Graham Office teaches networking necessities through fashion show
November 15, 2025
Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates during a timeout during the basketball game against Kentucky on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Michigan State won 83-66. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 12 Kentucky losses to No. 17 Michigan State in Champions Classic
November 18, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops talks with Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles head coach Bobby Wilder after the football game against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 42-10. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: Kentucky football ends 10-0 streak for Tennessee Tech
November 15, 2025
Eastern Illinois Panthers guard JT Elder (2) deflects the ball during the men’s basketball game against Eastern Illinois on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 99-53. Photo by Sydney Novack | Assistant Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 9 Kentucky bounces back against Eastern Illinois
November 15, 2025
Kentucky Wildcats defender Josh Gordon (2) lies on the ground after the soccer game against Coastal Carolina on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 6-5 in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinal of the Sun Belt Conference Men’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 19 Kentucky hosts Sun Belt Tournament, loses in semifinal
November 13, 2025
Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) celebrates after hitting a 3-point shot during the men’s basketball game against Louisville on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. Louisville won 96-88. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor
PHOTOS: No. 9 Kentucky falls to No. 12 Louisville 96-88
November 11, 2025
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
November 18, 2025
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November 17, 2025
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PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 8
November 16, 2025
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November 11, 2025
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
November 8, 2025
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 8
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 8
November 16, 2025
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 7
November 8, 2025
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PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 6
October 25, 2025
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 5
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 5
October 13, 2025
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 4
PODCAST: Catching Up with the Kernel: Season 3 Episode 4
October 3, 2025
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November 17, 2025
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November 6, 2025
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October 30, 2025
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May 4, 2025
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November 11, 2025
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November 5, 2025
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October 28, 2025
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June 23, 2025
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Brendan Bachmann, freshman communication student, rides the bull during Wildcat West on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at the Fresh Food Co 'The 90' in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Brooke Johnson | Staff

All hat and no cattle, UK dining hosts ‘Wildcat West’

Nick Tenhundfeld, Reporter • September 26, 2025

Campus Dining brought western movies to life with a “western-themed” dining experience at The 90, at the University of Kentucky. Wildcat West featured a mechanical bull, cowboy hat customization...

Manoelito De Souza Junior, a rider from Spain, holds on to his bull during the Professional Bull Riders Event on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

‘It reminds me of home,’ how Professional Bull Riders bring family and friends together

Christian Kantosky, Assistant Photo Editor • March 12, 2025

Kentucky residents had a different source of entertainment at Rupp Arena as the venue hosted the Professional Bull Riders Velocity Tour. PBR was held from Friday, March 7, to Saturday, March 8 and...

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