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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

An audience of students and family members sit before the 48 Hour Film Race screening on Friday, March 29, 2024, in the William T. Young Library Auditorium in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Akhila Nadimpalli

UK Libraries and Student Media Depot announce winners of 48 Hour Film Race

Alexis Baker, Reporter April 3, 2024

Filmmakers, friends and family gathered for a screening and awards ceremony for 48 Hour Film Race participants. In collaboration with the Student Media Depot, University of Kentucky Libraries hosted...

Illustration by Allie Hall

Ryan Murphy’s career reveals how far Hollywood has come – and how far there is to go

Jennifer Sadler, Reporter January 19, 2023

Famed writer, director and producer Ryan Murphy was granted the Carol Burnett Award at the 80th Golden Globes on Jan. 10. The award, which was created and first given at the 78th Golden Globes, was...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) gives the “L’s down” signal after scoring a touchdown during the UK vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Cats or Cards? Kentucky faces Louisville five times in one week

Cole Parke January 20, 2022

In the world of college athletics there are few rivalries more passionate than those that occur in-state. Of those in-state rivalries, very few are as contentious as Kentucky against Louisville.The teams...

Kentucky linebacker Kash Daniel walks into the formation during the game against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 38-17. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Scouting the Florida Gators

Braden Ramsey September 13, 2019

After hanging 38 points against a MAC team for the second straight week, Kentucky football takes a big step up in competition as No. 9 ranked Florida comes to Lexington. The Cats have the opportunity to...

Students were asked to post a photo of their dorm room on Facebook or Instagram and tag @ukhousingreslife and hashtag #mycampushome. 

UK Housing sends best-in-show dorm decorators to Justin Timberlake concert

Hailey Peters September 18, 2018

Having the prettiest, trendiest, most spirited dorm on campus used to win a student bragging rights, but this year it won several UK students the opportunity to see a famous pop superstar in Lexington. On...

Brother Smith is the young, local band that won UK Footballs Pregame Concert Opening Act contest. Used with permission of Brother Smith. 

Band Brother Smith to perform before Kentucky football home opener

Akhira Umar August 31, 2018

On Aug. 3, UK Athletics announced the result of its annual Opening Act contest: Brother Smith won and is set to take the stage.Thanks to the support of its Twitter fans, the band of five will be the opening...

Miss America removes swimsuit competition–and it’s about time

Saadia Akhtar June 7, 2018

This week it was announced that the Miss America would no longer have a swimsuit competition as part of its contest criteria. That portion will instead be replaced by an interview, in which contestants...

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