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University of Kentucky students walk through Kroger Field during Campus Ruckus on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Welcome Wildcats: K Week and what to expect
August 15, 2022
A student pushes a cart of belongings past the Gatton Student Center during move in on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
What every UK freshman should know
August 13, 2022
Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design
Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design
August 8, 2022
We are there. UK offers resources to students after eastern KY flooding
‘We are there.’ UK offers resources to students after eastern KY flooding
July 31, 2022
Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant
Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant
June 18, 2022
University of Kentucky students walk through Kroger Field during Campus Ruckus on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Welcome Wildcats: K Week and what to expect
August 15, 2022
A student pushes a cart of belongings past the Gatton Student Center during move in on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
What every UK freshman should know
August 13, 2022
Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design
Former Reynolds Building becomes new home for College of Design
August 8, 2022
Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant
Nuclear technology development at UK furthered by national grant
June 18, 2022
A community member receives a COVID-19 test on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at UK’s Kroger Field testing site in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
College Way COVID-19 testing to close at end of May
May 26, 2022
Just clowning around: UK Circus Club
Just clowning around: UK Circus Club
June 1, 2022
Treating the disease, not the symptoms: A glimpse into the Fayette County Mental Health Court
Treating the disease, not the symptoms: A glimpse into the Fayette County Mental Health Court
May 19, 2022
A lot of life left to live. UK alumnus and mother searches for new kidney
‘A lot of life left to live.’ UK alumnus and mother searches for new kidney
May 18, 2022
The Lexington Humane Society helps animals find their forever homes
April 21, 2022
The sidelines aren’t just for benchwarmers: The pep behind UK athletics
April 21, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) shoots the ball during the UK vs. Ole Miss mens basketball game on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 83-72. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Wildcats sweep Big Blue Bahamas with 98-74 win over Bahamas national team
August 14, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) dunks the ball during the UK vs. Alabama mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 90-81. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Wildcats improve to 3-0 in Big Blue Bahamas after 118-56 win over Carleton
August 14, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) calls out to his teammates during the UK vs. Ole Miss mens basketball game on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 83-72. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky basketball crushes Tec de Monterrey 102-40 in Big Blue Bahamas
August 12, 2022
Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops responded on Twitter to comments made by Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari Wednesday referring to the University of Kentucky as a basketball school.
Column: Kentucky twitter civil war only serves to harm both programs
August 11, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) acknowledges fans after the UK vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 78-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Bahama beatdown: Wildcats rout Dominican Republic 108-56 to kick off Big Blue Bahamas
August 11, 2022
Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops responded on Twitter to comments made by Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari Wednesday referring to the University of Kentucky as a basketball school.
Column: Kentucky twitter civil war only serves to harm both programs
August 11, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) acknowledges fans after the UK vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 78-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Bahama beatdown: Wildcats rout Dominican Republic 108-56 to kick off Big Blue Bahamas
August 11, 2022
Fans cheer during an open practice and telethon benefitting flood victims in Eastern Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky mens basketball open practice and telethon raises over $2 million for Eastern Kentucky flood victims
August 3, 2022
The Kentucky mens basketball team will hold a telethon and open practice on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, to benefit those impacted by flooding across eastern Kentucky. Via Twitter
Kentucky mens basketball telethon to benefit those impacted by Eastern Kentucky flooding
August 1, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) celebrates a teammate’s three pointer during the UK vs Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
TyTy Washington drafted No. 29 overall by Memphis Grizzlies
June 23, 2022
Kentucky head coach Kyra Elzy answers a question during a postgame press conference after the UK vs. Princeton womens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Princeton won 69-62. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kyra Elzy adds fifth signee to 2022 freshman class
April 13, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Rhyne Howard (5) smiles after making a 3-pointer during the UK vs. Auburn womens basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 90-62. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Rhyne Howard drafted No. 1 overall in 2022 WNBA Draft; makes UK history
April 11, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kyra Elzy celebrates with fans during the team’s return from the SEC Tournament championship game on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. UK defeated No. 1 South Carolina 64-62 with a 3-pointer by Dre’Una Edwards in the last seconds of the game in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky extends Kyra Elzy through 2027
April 4, 2022
Kentucky guard Rhyne Howard (10) takes questions during a postgame press conference after the UK vs. Princeton womens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Princeton won 69-62. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Rhyne Howard named Wooden Award All-American
March 30, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats center Olivia Owens (00) boxes out during a free throw during the UK vs. Presbyterian College women’s basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 81-53. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Olivia Owens announces departure from UK womens basketball team
March 28, 2022
Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops responded on Twitter to comments made by Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari Wednesday referring to the University of Kentucky as a basketball school.
Column: Kentucky twitter civil war only serves to harm both programs
August 11, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis scrimmages during an open practice and fan day at the Joe Craft Football Training Center practice fields on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
‘Still a lot of work to be done.’ Offense struggles in Kentucky football fan day open practice
August 6, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) waits to warm up before the UK football spring game on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Chris Rodriguez Jr. arrested by campus police on Sunday
May 8, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Luke Fortner (79) comforts wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) after Bowden throws an interception during the game against Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Louisville 56-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Luke Fortner selected 65th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars
April 29, 2022
Kentucky celebrates Josh Paschal’s (4) first tackle since being diagnosed with cancer during the game against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Kroger Field, in Lexington, Kentucky. Today, Paschal made his season debut after battling cancer. Kentucky defeated MTSU 34-23. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff
Josh Paschal drafted 46th overall by the Detroit Lions
April 29, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats outfielder Adam Fogel (55) catches a fly ball during the UK vs. Bellarmine baseball game on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky drubbed 9-1 by Florida in rainy onslaught in Gainesville
May 1, 2022
Kentucky earns much-needed win over Dayton in Lexington
May 1, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Chase Estep (12) fixes his hair during the UK vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 7-5. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky swamped 9-2 by Florida in Gainesville
April 30, 2022
Kentucky Wildcat Sean Harney (34) pitches during the University of Kentucky vs. Georgia State game on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-2. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Wildcat comeback falls short; Kentucky loses 5-3 against Vanderbilt
April 24, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats infielder Daniel Harris IV (1) drops a fly ball during the UK vs. Bellarmine baseball game on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky rebounds for big 3-2 win over Vanderbilt
April 24, 2022
Kentucky pitcher Izzy Harrison (42) pitches during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
No. 11 Kentucky drops senior day game against Mississippi State, losing 6-2
May 1, 2022
Kentucky pitcher Miranda Stoddard (1) pitches during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky unable to win offensive battle against Missouri, loses 8-7
April 25, 2022
Kentucky pitcher Kennedy Sullivan (8) pitches during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Bats wake up late as Kentucky rallies past EKU 10-7
April 21, 2022
Kentucky infielder Taylor Ebbs (3) dives for a foul ball during the UK vs. Oklahoma softball game on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Oklahoma won 9-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky edged out in 2-1 defeat at Arkansas
April 16, 2022
Kentucky Wildcat freshman Stephanie Schoonover (23) pitches during the UK vs. Morehead State game on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Cropp Softball Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 13-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Schoonover tosses no-hitter as Cats blank Louisville 9-0
April 13, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats libero Eleanor Beavin (6) returns a serve during the UK vs. Illinois women’s volleyball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 7 Kentucky stunned 3-1 by Illinois in second round of NCAA Tournament
December 4, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats libero Eleanor Beavin (6) is introduced before the UK vs. Illinois women’s volleyball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 3-1. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 7 Kentucky falls to Illinois 3-1 in second round of NCAA Tournament
December 4, 2021
The wildcats celebrate after a point during the UK vs. Texas A&M volleyball game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Amanda Braman | Staff
UK sweeps Southeast Missouri State 3-0 to advance to round two of NCAA Tournament
December 4, 2021
The Wildcats celebrate during UK volleyball’s game against Southern California on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky volleyball earns No. 7 seed in NCAA Tournament
December 2, 2021
Kentucky’s bench reacts to a Kareem Watkins basket during the UK vs. Central Michigan men’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 85-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Fall 2021 sports in review
December 2, 2021
Raena Worley performs her bars routine during the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 10 Kentucky swings past No. 5 LSU in Baton Rouge
March 5, 2022
Makenzie Wilson launches over the vault during the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics falls at Auburn
February 26, 2022
Raena Worley performs her bars routine during the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 12 Kentucky gymnastics comes up short against No. 2 Florida
February 19, 2022
Kentucky gymnasts run out onto the floor before the Florida vs. Kentucky gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 197.350-97.575. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: No. 2 Florida defeats No. 10 Kentucky gymnastics 197.350-197.585
February 18, 2022
Cally Nixon celebrates after performing on bars during the UK vs. Missouri gymnastics meet on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky gymnastics win quad meet; improve to 5-1
February 4, 2022
The Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex was filled with fans to watch both the mens and womens soccer teams win their matches at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Ky., on Sunday, August 31, 2014. Photo by Jonathan Krueger
Kentucky mens soccer to join Sun Belt Conference for 2022 season
April 6, 2022
Kentuckys Eythor Bjorgolfsson (9) celebrates his goal during the Kentucky vs. Wright State mens soccer game on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky soccer shows promise in spring match win over Bellarmine
March 26, 2022
Kentucky’s bench reacts to a Kareem Watkins basket during the UK vs. Central Michigan men’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 85-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Fall 2021 sports in review
December 2, 2021
Kentucky huddles up before the University of Kentucky vs. Notre Dame mens soccer game on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 1-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky falls 2-1 at Clemson, ending season in Sweet 16
November 29, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Marcel Meinzer (8) celebrates scoring a goal during the UK vs. Santa Clara men’s soccer game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 2-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 9 Kentucky power past Santa Clara 2-0; advance to NCAA Tournament Round of 16
November 22, 2021
Kentucky’s bench reacts to a Kareem Watkins basket during the UK vs. Central Michigan men’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 85-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Fall 2021 sports in review
December 2, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats forward Emilie Rhode (10) defends the ball during UK’s game against Bellarmine on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
Kentucky falls 2-0 to Tennessee in final match of season
October 29, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats defender Sara Makoben-Blessing (19) prepares to kick the ball during UK’s game against Bellarmine on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
Kentucky ends losing streak; defeats Missouri 2-0
October 24, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats defender Caroline Trout (18) chases the ball during UK’s game against Bellarmine on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
Kentucky drop seventh straight match; fall 2-1 to Alabama
October 22, 2021
Kentucky Wildcats forward Emily Hähnel (29) dribbles past defenders during UK’s game against Marshall on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver
Kentucky falls 1-0 to LSU; losing streak extends to six matches
October 14, 2021
Liam Draxl celebrates winning a set during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2.
Kentucky comes up short in NCAA Mens Tennis National Championship
May 22, 2022
UK earns a date to the NCAA Mens Tennis National Championship
UK earns a date to the NCAA Mens Tennis National Championship
May 21, 2022
Gabriel Diallo celebrates with his doubles partner during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State mens tennis meet on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky secures spot in Final Four for first time in program history
May 19, 2022
Liam Draxl celebrates winning a game during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
No. 10 Kentucky fights past LSU 4-2 in Baton Rouge for third straight win
April 16, 2022
Gabriel Diallo celebrates winning a game during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Cats earn biggest victory of season, take down No. 5 Tennessee 4-3
April 8, 2022
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Kentucky rifle wins GARC team championship
February 26, 2022
Kentucky rifle defeats West Virginia to earn share of conference title
February 12, 2022
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UK Rifle defeats NC State behind historic performance
January 16, 2022
Mary Tucker. UK Rifle v Akron. Photo by Hannah Phillips | UK Athletics
Kentucky rifle defeats Army in West Point
January 15, 2022
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Kentucky Rifle topples Akron in fall finale
November 21, 2021
UK T&F finds multiple victories at Drake Relays
May 1, 2022
Senior Carly Hinkle clears the bar in the high jump during the Kentucky Invitational meet on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Shively Track and Field Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky wins six events on day two of Florida Relays
April 4, 2022
Kentucky completes two sets of relays in Raleigh and Austin
March 27, 2022
UK track and field add three personal bests in North Carolina and Virginia
February 6, 2022
A Kentucky track and field athlete leads the pack in the 60 meter hurdles event during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky track and field wins 11 events at Rod McCravy Memorial
January 30, 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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UKXC completes top-25 finish at FSU Pre-Nationals
October 15, 2021
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 eighth at Notre Dame Invitational
October 1, 2021
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 women’s cross country finish first at Commodore Classic
September 17, 2021
Kentucky men’s cross country win season opener at Missouri
September 3, 2021
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
Four UK divers punch ticket to NCAA Championships
March 9, 2022
Kentucky sophomore Parker Herren competes in the womens 100 yard backstroke during the meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky swimming and diving sweep Cincinnati in final home meet of season
January 28, 2022
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
Kentucky mens and women’s swimming and diving drop meet against Louisville
January 22, 2022
Kentucky swimming and diving topped by Tennessee in dual meet
November 6, 2021
Kentucky celebrates after scoring a point during the University of Kentucky vs. Missouri volleyball game on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Basketball school? Football school? Everything school
October 29, 2021
Kentucky finishes fifth in Lewis Chitengwa Memorial
April 13, 2022
Kentucky mens and womens golf finish first spring events of season
March 3, 2022
UK womens golf records best score in team history at UCF Challenge
February 9, 2022
Kentucky womens golf finish as high as seventh in Lady Bulldog Invitational
January 31, 2022
Kentucky women’s golf ties 4-4 with Louisville in Battle for the Bluegrass
January 18, 2022
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the UK vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 7-5. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky hockey loses 6-4 to Ohio State in first round of TSCHL playoffs
February 19, 2022
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the UK vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 7-5. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Homework and hockey: Brett Quinn’s story
February 3, 2022
A Kentucky hockey player moves the puck up the rink during the game against EKU on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at The Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6 to 3. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
Kentucky hockey suffers first loss of season against DePaul
September 20, 2021
Kentucky and EKU hockey players chase after the puck during the game against EKU on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at The Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6 to 3. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
‘A rowdy, exciting time.’ Hockey returns to Lexington following pandemic, fire
September 9, 2021
A Kentucky hockey player looks for a shot at a goal during the game against EKU on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at The Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6 to 3. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky hockey defeats Eastern Kentucky 6 to 3
January 19, 2019
Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops responded on Twitter to comments made by Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari Wednesday referring to the University of Kentucky as a basketball school.
Column: Kentucky twitter civil war only serves to harm both programs
August 11, 2022
Kenny Payne talks to guard Charles Matthews on the sidelines during the UK vs. Mississippi State mens basketball game on Jan. 20, 2015, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Taylor Pence | Staff
Column: The state of college hoops in Kentucky is shifting, and it’s not in favor of UK
March 18, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Davion Mintz (10) lays on the ground during the UK vs. Saint Peter’s mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Gainbridge Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. UK lost 85-79 in overtime. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Column: The moment was too big for Kentucky
March 18, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Lance Ware celebrates on the bench during the UK vs. Vanderbilt basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 77-70. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Column: No. 5 Kentucky needs big week to cement place as championship contender
February 7, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches from the sidelines during the Kentucky vs. Auburn men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Auburn Arena in Auburn, Alabama. UK lost 80-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Column: John Calipari should stick to his guns on Shaedon Sharpe
January 24, 2022
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A new perspective on gender
July 15, 2022
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So, what now?
June 24, 2022
Kentucky Kernel sports editor Hunter Shelton peers over an edition of the Kentucky Kernel inside McVey Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb
Forever a Kernelite: saying goodbye
May 5, 2022
Jack Weaver, Rayleigh Deaton and Michael Clubb, left to right, wait for maintenance to tow the Kernels golf cart out from between a utility pole and a brick wall after Clubb got the golf cart stuck on Monday, Sept. 13, 2022, in front of Scovell Hall in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Kernel golf cart: A survival story
April 29, 2022
Vendela Norris, a freshman broadcast journalism major, sits in a hammock on Friday, April 9, 2021, outside William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Why switching majors is actually a good thing
April 28, 2022
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So, what now?
June 24, 2022
A slice of sweet potato pie is served on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Thanksgiving: A holiday glow up
November 18, 2021
Timothée Chalamet in the movie Dune. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.
Dune 2021: A classic gets its due
November 16, 2021
A masked student studies in the William T. Young Library during the first day of classes for the fall 2020 semester on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Is fall 2021 easier?
November 16, 2021
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‘Dreaming of You.’ Novel brings dead pop star back to life
November 12, 2021
Fallen leaves collect under a row of trees outside of William T. Young Library on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Looking back at fall 2021
December 2, 2021
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Fall break is a step in the right direction, but more is needed
October 29, 2021
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When will this end? A need for accountability in Greek life
October 21, 2021
A man remembers the fallen victims of 9/11. UK Army and Air Force ROTC placed nearly 3,000 flags this morning in front of the administration building and had speakers read out the names of fallen victims of the terrorism attacks of September 11th, 2001 on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
How the memory of the 9/11 tragedy lives on
September 9, 2021
The Kentucky State Capitol on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.
Game over: UK can no longer hide behind its lawsuit
August 26, 2021
Sonny Leon, atop Rich Strike, celebrates winning the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Rich Strike wins 148th running of the Kentucky Derby
May 9, 2022
A group of Oaks goers from the Chicago area watch a race on a video board in the infield on Oaks Day at Churchill Downs on Friday, May 6, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Oaks Day 2022 at Churchill Downs
May 7, 2022
Chris Stapleton performs during his “A Concert for Kentucky” on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: Chris Stapleton’s “A Concert for Kentucky”
April 24, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Cole Lanter (81) scores a touchdown as wide receiver Luke Leeper (37) celebrates in the background during the UK football spring game on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky football spring game 2022
April 9, 2022
Spectators watch a race during the first day of the Spring Meet on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Keeneland Spring Meet Opening Day
April 8, 2022
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The Whitfield Stump, located beside the White Hall Classroom Building in the center of the Lexington campus, is a three-hundred-year-old cast stump weighing 7,000 pounds and measuring 42 inches in diameter. The stump was first discovered when it dropped from the roof of the Clover Fork Coal Co., Kitts, KY and later was given to the University by George Whitfield, manager of the coal company.

Stump through the years

Bailey Vandiver • September 18, 2017

“There are hundreds of stumps on the UK campus, but only one of them is 230 million years old.”So began the front-page story of the November 29, 1961, edition of the Kentucky Kernel.More than five...

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Lexington, KY 40506
Phone: (859) 257-1915
Email: [email protected]
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