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VIDEO: UK construction crane lifts spirits

Edward Smith, Broadcaster November 30, 2024

While crews lay the foundation for the new Health Education Building, students have their eyes on one piece of machinery playing a part in the process.

Students walk through the snow on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at The University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: First snowfall of the season on campus

Christian Kantosky and Abbey Cutrer November 21, 2024

  University of Kentucky students took to campus during the first snowfall of the semester on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

The Kentucky Indian Student Association executive board dances during Diwali on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Gatton Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Diwali event showcases dancing, music and learning opportunities for students

Melanie Schouppe, Reporter November 11, 2024

University of Kentucky’s Indian Student Association celebrated Diwali with its first major event since starting back up this school year after a gap year in 2023.  On Nov. 9, in the Gatton Student...

Space Lex leaders Lucas Stevenson, Rayan Pasha, Christian Lauritzen, Perry Calvert, and Tatum St. Clair discuss measurements during the Space Lex meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at the Terrell Civil Engineering building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Henning | Staff

SpaceLex takes off beyond their national win

Adah Hufana, Staff Reporter October 11, 2024

It’s the middle of summer in the Mojave Desert in Randsburg, California. In the hot desert air, a crowd stands in a concrete bunker. Looking through the view of the bunker they can see on a launchpad...

Evangelist Christian preacher Cindy “Sister Cindy” Smock Speaks to students at Memorial Hall outdoor amphitheater at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PHOTOS: Sister Cindy visits University of Kentucky campus

Evangelist Christian preacher Cindy “Sister Cindy” Smock visited the University of Kentucky's campus to speak to students on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Memorial Hall outdoor amphitheater in Lexington,...

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Study habits for back to school

Kristen Roberts, Features Editor September 20, 2024

As we all head back to school, most are probably feeling a mixture of excitement and dread for the year to come – I know I am.  Warm summer air turns into a crisp fall breeze, and pool floats are...

Nigel Taylor speaks during the TEDxUKY 'Trailblazing' event on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff

‘Even a broken crayon can still color’ How Nigel Taylor overcame loneliness to achieve his dreams

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter September 11, 2024

Nigel Taylor paced the dim ballroom nervously, pausing at tables occasionally to speak with friends and await the call to go on stage and present at the University of Kentucky’s 2024 TEDx Talk. Taylor’s...

New sorority members run to their new houses during bid day on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Greek Row in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PHOTOS: Bid Day

Matthew Mueller, Sydney Novack, and Sydney Yonker September 10, 2024

The University of Kentucky Panhellenic hosted 2024 Bid Day, where new sorority members ran to their new houses to meet their new sisters on Monday, Sep 9, 2024. at Greek Row in Lexington, Kentucky.

VIDEO: L8nite receives notice of default

Giana Gallo, Broadcast Editor September 8, 2024

On Wednesday, Sept. 4, the owner of L8nite, Mohamed Weheba, received a notice of default from his landlord, Signet Kentucky Retail, regarding their outdoor lighted signage. Reporter Giana Gallo has more...

L8nite employees wait for help getting their forklift out of the mud on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PHOTOS: L8nite claims denial of signage on Cornerstone grounds ‘unfair’

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky September 8, 2024

L8nite, a fast-food restaurant located on the University of Kentucky’s North Campus, was sent a notice of default for a sign that had yet to be approved.

The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1

Giana Gallo, Bryce Towle, and Broadcast Staff April 24, 2024

Founded in 1908 and independent since 1972, the Kentucky Kernel is the nonprofit student media outlet for the University of Kentucky. The Kernel offers the most extensive multimedia news coverage of UK’s...

Tom Fricker, a UK groundskeeper, lifts branches out of the road behind the Whitehall Classroom Building and Patterson Office Tower after severe storm damage on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Severe weather causes damage across Lexington

Hannah Stanley and Adah Hufana April 2, 2024

This story has been updated as of April 8, 2024 at 4:12 p.m. After damage from strong winds and heavy rainfall across Lexington and surrounding areas, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state...

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