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A young volunteer looks at books during the Firefighter Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Fire Fighter North Pole off New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters supports families with annual toy program

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

The Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters hosted their annual Christmas auction and toy program to help local children and families in need. The toy program, held on Saturday, Dec. 14, took place...

Volunteers help attendees choose gifts during the Firefighter Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Fire Fighter North Pole off New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: the annual Lexington Firefighter’s Toy Program

Christian Kantosky, Assistant Photo Editor December 15, 2024

The Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters hosted their 92 annual toy drive where they provided families with the chance to receive toys this holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the "North...

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The best movies to enjoy this holiday season

Opinions team December 14, 2024

The Christmas season is upon us. The cold wind and snow forcing us inside presents the perfect opportunity to make hot chocolate, curl into bed and enjoy a holiday film. To take advantage of this opportunity,...

Attendees walk through the various booths during the Crafted Social Winter Market on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Greyline Station in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Lexington community shops, skates at Winter Market

Cassady Brockman, Reporter December 8, 2024

Crafted Social hosted their third Winter Market, featuring local artists and craftsmen, food trucks, and an indoor ice-skating rink.  On Dec 6. and Dec. 7, vendors sold their work alongside at the...

An employee sweeps the indoor ice rink during the Crafted Social Winter Market on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Greyline Station in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: The Crafted Social Winter Market highlights local artists

Christian Kantosky, Assistant Photo Editor December 7, 2024

The Crafted Social Winter Market hosts local, traditional and contemporary artists. Craftspeople and designers are able to sell their art and promote their small businesses to the people of Lexington...

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Making spirits bright before December

Kennedy Parker, Reporter November 15, 2023

You walk into your childhood home on a snowy afternoon. You are eager to stay outside and make more snow angels, but the smell of warm cookies and Christmas music invites you inside anyway. You sit...

Finding home away from campus: Students’ favorite spring break destinations

Finding home away from campus: Students’ favorite spring break destinations

Quézia Arruda Cunha, Reporter March 10, 2023

Those colorful and vibrant leaves are at rest for now. The branches are drier and it looks like the trees are longing for some watercolor in their foliage. But it's just a fleeting season like any other.  It's...

How to have a meaningful and sustainable holiday season

How to have a meaningful and sustainable holiday season

Gracie Moore, Reporter December 14, 2022

The holiday season is chaotic to say the least. Trying to buy the perfect gift for someone who has everything, rushing to fill stockings and navigating around busy stores is overwhelming. It’s difficult...

Associate Direct of UK Choral Activities Lorie Hetzel conducts the entire choir ensemble during the 25th annual “Collage: A Holiday Special” on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

UK’s Collage holiday concert celebrates 25 years

Paul Schlowak, Reporter December 8, 2022

The University of Kentucky’s School of Music celebrated a special anniversary this past weekend: the 25th annual “Collage: A Holiday Spectacular”. Collage is a yearly concert at UK that paves...

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Spending the holidays with Hallmark

Morgan Luster December 2, 2021

Hallmark Christmas movies may have a reputation of lacking substance and being predictable, but this only makes them more entertaining. Through their cliché storylines, these lighthearted movies are intended...

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Don’t be rude, save your food: Creatively reducing food waste this holiday season

Kelly Walker December 16, 2019

Now that Thanksgiving and the month of November are over, the holiday-crazed Cindy Lou Who’s of the world are finally allowed to openly blast Christmas music and decorate their Christmas trees free of...

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Sucker punch the spirit of consumerism this Christmas

Brianna Stanley December 4, 2019

We’re almost at the time when UK students gratefully crash-land into winter break. Personally, there is always one thing that delays my post-finals hibernation: procrastinated Christmas shopping.I'm...

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