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UK student government Elections Commissioner Jacob Keeton speaks to perspective candidates in the Senate Chamber at the Gatton Student Center Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
UK Student Government Association opens applications for senator, student body president
January 27, 2023
A new logo is installed on the back of a scoreboard at Kroger Field on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
UK Athletics makes progress on Kroger Field scoreboard renovation
January 24, 2023
The William S. Webb Museum of Anthropology is currently curating Native American and Native Hawaiian remains and cultural items that the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences plans to repatriate over the next three years, according to a self-published article by UK. The college is investing $889,188 to help return them after the remains and items are “appropriately identified.” The museum is about to begin a renovation process on the inside. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff
‘Loophole in the law.’ UK nationally ranked in number of Native American remains not returned to tribes
January 23, 2023
Panelists on stage raise their fists during the Civil Rights Leader Panel at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 50th Anniversary Celebration at The Singletary Center in Lexington, Kentucky, on January 17, 2023. From left to right are Betty Baye, Aaron-Ann Funfsinn, Mattie Jones, John Johnson, and Charles Neblett. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Kentucky Kernel
‘Freedom is not free.’ UK hosts 50th anniversary celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 18, 2023
Members of the Lexington community march in the MLK Freedom march on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
‘A better day.’ Martin Luther King Jr. Day Freedom March held in downtown Lexington
January 17, 2023
UK student government Elections Commissioner Jacob Keeton speaks to perspective candidates in the Senate Chamber at the Gatton Student Center Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
UK Student Government Association opens applications for senator, student body president
January 27, 2023
Students wait in line at restaurants in the Gatton Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Photo by Michael Smallwood | Kentucky Kernel
Tired and hungry: Students should be able to use meal swipes at campus restaurants
January 25, 2023
A new logo is installed on the back of a scoreboard at Kroger Field on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
UK Athletics makes progress on Kroger Field scoreboard renovation
January 24, 2023
Aaron Williams, a sophomore civil engineering major, poses for a photo on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at the Ralph G. Anderson Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Humans of UK: Aaron Williams enjoys life after traumatic brain injury
January 20, 2023
Panelists on stage raise their fists during the Civil Rights Leader Panel at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 50th Anniversary Celebration at The Singletary Center in Lexington, Kentucky, on January 17, 2023. From left to right are Betty Baye, Aaron-Ann Funfsinn, Mattie Jones, John Johnson, and Charles Neblett. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Kentucky Kernel
‘Freedom is not free.’ UK hosts 50th anniversary celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 18, 2023
The class of 2026 fills the student section at Big Blue U on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel
‘Healthier, wealthier, wiser Kentucky.’ The changing landscape of UK
August 25, 2022
The Albert B. Chandler Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
More people than ever are applying to the College of Medicine. Students and faculty have ideas about why
September 9, 2021
UK mandates weekly COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated faculty, staff and students
August 26, 2021
UK to require both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals to wear masks indoors
August 6, 2021
Database breach discovered in UK College of Education; UK to implement new security measures
August 5, 2021
UK student government Elections Commissioner Jacob Keeton speaks to perspective candidates in the Senate Chamber at the Gatton Student Center Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
UK Student Government Association opens applications for senator, student body president
January 27, 2023
Students wait in line at restaurants in the Gatton Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Photo by Michael Smallwood | Kentucky Kernel
Tired and hungry: Students should be able to use meal swipes at campus restaurants
January 25, 2023
Aaron Williams, a sophomore civil engineering major, poses for a photo on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at the Ralph G. Anderson Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Humans of UK: Aaron Williams enjoys life after traumatic brain injury
January 20, 2023
Members of the Lexington community march in the MLK Freedom march on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
‘A better day.’ Martin Luther King Jr. Day Freedom March held in downtown Lexington
January 17, 2023
Newly installed solar umbrellas sit outside of Jewell Hall on north campus on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
UK’s Energy Club brings solar-powered charging umbrellas to campus
January 13, 2023
UK selected to participate in COVID-19 vaccine booster study
August 11, 2021
UK to require both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals to wear masks indoors
August 6, 2021
US Supreme Court rules against NCAA, allows student-athletes to be compensated
June 21, 2021
Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to Amy McGrath supporters during the rally on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bath County High School in Owingsville, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff
Key swing states called, driving Biden to victory over Trump
November 7, 2020
Lexington voters fill out their ballots at the Dunbar Community Center polling location on Nov. 3, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.
Election round-up: What Kernelites are seeing and hearing in Lexington
November 3, 2020
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
UK employees suspended for noncompliance with COVID-19 testing
November 12, 2021
Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. listens to UKs lawyer during oral arguments heard by the Kentucky Supreme Court in UKs lawsuit against the Kernel on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at the Kentucky Supreme Court in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.
Details of the James Harwood investigation and records battle
August 26, 2021
Pages from the Harwood file detailing the Kernel Press v. University of Kentucky lawsuit. Some information has been redacted by UK.
A story six years in the making
August 26, 2021
UK mandates weekly COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated faculty, staff and students
August 26, 2021
UK Senate Council members discuss mandating COVID-19 vaccines: “We’re in a strong position to call for a mandate”
August 24, 2021
Thomas Lofton Hazelwood
‘He’s not gonna make it to serenades.’ The missing details of the Hazelwood investigation
November 17, 2022
Excerpts from UKs Student Code of Conduct investigation reveal FarmHouse Fraternity showed a “deeply ingrained culture of alcohol and hazing behaviors.”
UK’s FarmHouse Fraternity had a culture of hazing, investigations reveal
November 17, 2022
An anonymous tip, submitted to UK on September 19, 2020, via the incident reporting form, alleges that Delta Sigma Phi held an over-capacity party. A copy of the tip was obtained by the Kentucky Kernel via an open records request.
Multiple fraternities suspended for COVID-19 infractions
September 28, 2021
Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. listens to UKs lawyer during oral arguments heard by the Kentucky Supreme Court in UKs lawsuit against the Kernel on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at the Kentucky Supreme Court in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.
Details of the James Harwood investigation and records battle
August 26, 2021
Pages from the Harwood file detailing the Kernel Press v. University of Kentucky lawsuit. Some information has been redacted by UK.
A story six years in the making
August 26, 2021
UK Student Government Association votes on vaccine mandate
UK Student Government Association votes on vaccine mandate
September 23, 2021
Candidates for SGA presidency suspend campaign following endorsement from white student who used N-word on social media
March 3, 2021
A Vote Here sign outside of the Maxwell Elementary Voting location. Voters came out early in the morning to vote in the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Maxwell Elementary Voting location in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff file photo
UK’s SGA elections have begun. Here’s where and how to vote.
March 2, 2020
Moderator Lance Poston makes closing remarks during the President and Vice President Debate on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at UK College of Law Grand Courtroom in Lexington, Kentucky . Photo by Luke Taylor | Staff
SGA presidential,VP candidates debate ahead of next week’s elections
February 26, 2020
Sidewalks are lined with both Bevin and Beshear supporters before the gubernatorial debate on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff
PHOTOS: Candidates for Kentucky governor participate in on-campus debate
October 15, 2019
Thomas Lofton Hazelwood
‘He’s not gonna make it to serenades.’ The missing details of the Hazelwood investigation
November 17, 2022
Excerpts from UKs Student Code of Conduct investigation reveal FarmHouse Fraternity showed a “deeply ingrained culture of alcohol and hazing behaviors.”
UK’s FarmHouse Fraternity had a culture of hazing, investigations reveal
November 17, 2022
Sophia Rosing leaves the stand at her preliminary hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel
Former UK student arrested for assault waives right to preliminary hearing
November 15, 2022
Five current and former UK football players filed a lawsuit against Lexington Police Department officer Cory Vinlove for false charges without probable cause leading to defamation.
UK football players sue Lexington police officer over 2021 felony charges
September 21, 2022
People surround a flipped car on State Street after UK fans gathered following Kentucky footballs win over Florida on Sept. 10, 2022. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Kentucky Kernel
Flipped car, burned couches as fans rush State Street after football victory
September 15, 2022
Stained glass glares on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at Sanders Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Bryce Towle | Staff
Sanders Hall: A hidden gem of UK’s campus
January 27, 2023
Aaron Williams, a sophomore civil engineering major, poses for a photo on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at the Ralph G. Anderson Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff
Humans of UK: Aaron Williams enjoys life after traumatic brain injury
January 20, 2023
Artists Lynsay Christensen, left, and Hayley Harris, right, pose for a photo in front of their newly painted mural on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at girlsgirlsgirls Burritos in Lexington, Kentucky.
Twin sisters paint a picture of collaboration with mural business
December 12, 2022
Illustration by Allie Hall
Thrifting offers unique clothes on a college-friendly budget
December 12, 2022
Dubem Anikamadu poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at The Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Humans of UK: Dubem Anikamadu overcomes hurdles to pursue music
December 12, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) guards Kansas Jayhawks forward Jalen Wilson (10) during the Kentucky vs. No. 9 Kansas mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kansas won 77-68. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball suffers 77-68 loss to No. 9 Kansas at Rupp Arena
January 29, 2023
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete competing in long jump during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky track and field concludes record-breaking weekend in Fayetteville with several wins
January 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. Missouri womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 77-54 Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky womens basketball defeated Missouri 77-54.
January 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcat forward Adebola Adeyeye (25) controls the ball during the Kentucky vs. Missouri womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky womens basketball achieves first SEC win at home, taking down Missouri 77-54
January 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) shoots a free throw during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 95-66. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky womens basketball seeks second SEC win against Missouri
January 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) drives the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 9 Kansas mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
At the buzzer: No. 9 Kansas defeats Kentucky mens basketball 77-68
January 28, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) drives the ball to the basket during the UK vs. Kansas basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. UK won 80-62. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Across the (By)Line: Kansas Jayhawks basketball
January 28, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 69-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky’s struggle to regain a ranking may soon come to an end
January 26, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 Alabama mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won 78-52. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Four Kentucky basketball signees selected for McDonald’s All-American game
January 25, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) passes the ball during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 69-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky mens basketball’s win over Vanderbilt by the numbers
January 25, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. Missouri womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 77-54 Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky womens basketball defeated Missouri 77-54.
January 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcat forward Adebola Adeyeye (25) controls the ball during the Kentucky vs. Missouri womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
Kentucky womens basketball achieves first SEC win at home, taking down Missouri 77-54
January 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Robyn Benton (1) shoots a free throw during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 95-66. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky womens basketball seeks second SEC win against Missouri
January 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Maddie Scherr (22) dribbles the ball up the court during the Kentucky vs. Auburn womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Olivia Hall | Staff
Maddie Scherr shines in light of Kentucky’s struggles in the SEC
January 27, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Nyah Leveretter (21) dribbles the ball up the court during the Kentucky vs. Auburn womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
At the buzzer: Kentucky womens basketball falls at home to Auburn 71-68
January 26, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops coaches his team during the Kentucky vs. Iowa Music City Bowl football game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK lost 21-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
Kentucky transfer Kiyaunta Goodwin commits to SEC East rival Florida
January 25, 2023
Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen looks over to Kentucky assistant head coach Vince Marrow during an open practice in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen speaks on his return to Lexington
January 13, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Destin Wade (15) is tackled during the Kentucky vs. Iowa Music City Bowl football game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK lost 21-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky football defeated 21-0 by Iowa in Music City Bowl
December 31, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Destin Wade (15) throws a pass during the Kentucky vs. Iowa Music City Bowl football game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. UK lost 21-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
Iowa shuts out Cats 21-0 to end Kentucky’s postseason winning streak
December 31, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops high fives fans during Cat Walk before the Kentucky vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
Despite key offensive weapons absent, Cats travel to Nashville full of optimism
December 30, 2022
Kentucky Wildcat Ryan Hagenow (24) pitches during the University of Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky University baseball game on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 6-3 Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky baseball to start 2023 campaign outside preseason top 25 rankings
January 19, 2023
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 head coach Rachel Lawson watches the University of Kentucky vs. Alabama softball game on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 11-6. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Kentucky softball reveals 2023 SEC schedule
September 30, 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
April 30, 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 Wildcats libero Eleanor Beavin (6) hits the ball during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. Loyola Chicago volleyball match in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
Kentucky volleyball defeated 3-0 in Sweet 16 against No. 2 San Diego
December 8, 2022
Kentucky players celebrate during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. WKU volleyball match in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
UK volleyball fights for Final Four spot
December 8, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats middle blocker Azhani Tealer (15) prepares for an incoming ball during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. WKU volleyball match in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
Azhani Tealer paves Kentucky volleyball’s path to the Sweet 16
December 2, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats middle blocker Bella Bell (14) and outside hitter Adanna Rollins (8) block the ball during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. Loyola Chicago volleyball match in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky volleyball defeats Loyola Chicago to advance in NCAA Tournament
December 1, 2022
The Wildcats celebrate during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. Loyola Chicago volleyball match in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
No. 3 Kentucky volleyball sweeps Loyola Chicago to advance to second round of NCAA Tournament
December 1, 2022
Hailey Davis performs her floor 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 outlasts No.13 Alabama, sets new program record
January 28, 2023
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. 9 Kentucky gymnastics falls to No. 13 Georgia on the road
January 20, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Raena Worley celebrates after her beam performance during the Kentucky vs. LSU gymnastics meet on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
UK gymnastics outscores LSU in a tight competition
January 14, 2023
Raena Worley celebrates after 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
Kentucky gymnastics opens the 2023 season with a second place finish in Columbus
January 8, 2023
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
Kentucky players celebrate with the championship trophy after after the No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 7 James Madison soccer match in the championship round of the Sun Belt Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 2-0. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky mens soccer should look to leave the Sun Belt
December 13, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Eythor Bjorgolfsson (9) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Georgia Southern mens soccer match on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 6-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
Three Kentucky mens soccer players named First-Team All-Americans
December 12, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Brennan Creek (19) processes the loss after the No. 1 Kentucky vs. Pitt soccer match in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 2-1. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff
Late wonder goal stuns Cats, ends Kentucky’s undefeated season
November 27, 2022
Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the No. 1 Kentucky vs. South Florida mens soccer match in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
No. 1 Kentucky’s second round win over USF validates title-contender status
November 21, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Casper Grening (10) attempts to score a goal during the No. 1 Kentucky vs. South Florida mens soccer match in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky mens soccer defeats South Florida 4-0, advances in NCAA Tournament
November 21, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Ava Hellner (2) keeps the ball away from a defender during the Kentucky vs. Eastern Michigan women’s soccer match on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 5-1. Photo by Abby Szydlik | Staff
Wildcats get blanked in Fayetteville; end 2022 season with a loss
November 2, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats midfielder Úlfa Úlfarsdóttir (20) controls the ball during the Kentucky vs. EKU womens soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky draws Missouri 1-1; remains winless on the road in SEC since 2017
October 21, 2022
Kentucky players celebrate after a goal during the Kentucky vs. EKU womens soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky womens soccer draws Florida 1-1; earns first result in SEC play under Troy Fabiano
October 19, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Hailey Farrington-Bentil (0) kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs. EKU womens soccer game on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Kentucky womens soccer loses 1-0 at South Carolina; remains winless in SEC
October 13, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats forward Hannah Richardson (8) dribbles the ball up the field during the Kentucky vs. Auburn women’s soccer match on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
Wildcats stay winless in SEC play after falling to Auburn at home
October 6, 2022
Fiona Arrese celebrates a point during the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee women’s tennis match on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Hillary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky womens tennis rises above Cincinnati, falls to Marshall in doubleheader
January 26, 2023
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. 4 Kentucky mens tennis cruises past Northern Kentucky to remain undefeated
January 25, 2023
Carla Girbau hits the ball across the net during the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee women’s tennis match on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Hillary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky womens tennis splits doubleheader, suffers first loss of season
January 22, 2023
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 mens tennis moves to 3-0 on the season after win over Illinois
January 22, 2023
Kentuckys womens tennis team huddles before its match with Memphis.IMAGE OBTAINED FROM UK ATHLETICS. PHOTO BY GRANT LEE
Kentucky womens tennis shines in opening day doubleheader
January 21, 2023
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Kentucky rifle takes down No. 1 Ole Miss in Oxford
November 21, 2022
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Kentucky rifle outshoots NC State in Lexington
October 19, 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
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete competing in long jump during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff
Kentucky track and field concludes record-breaking weekend in Fayetteville with several wins
January 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats thrower Josh Sobota participates in the 2022 Commonwealth College Opener on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at the Norton HealthCare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics. Kentucky Track and Field competed at Commonwealth Opener. Photo by Ethan Rand | UK Athletics
Russell breaks collegiate record as Cats shine in Red Raider Open and Vanderbilt Invitational
January 22, 2023
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Kentucky track and field earns ten wins at Rod McCravy Memorial
January 16, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats thrower Josh Sobota participates in the 2022 Commonwealth College Opener on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at the Norton HealthCare Sports & Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics. Kentucky Track and Field competed at Commonwealth Opener. Photo by Ethan Rand | UK Athletics
Josh Sobota, Keaton Daniel set indoor school records to kickoff 2022-2023 season
December 6, 2022
A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
UK Athletics recognizes Jim Green with naming of new track and field facility
September 19, 2022
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
Cross Country FSU Pre-Nationals
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 freshman Caitlin Brooks swims in the womens 200 yard butterfly 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 swim and dive splits home meet against Louisville
January 22, 2023
Kentucky swimmers Nick Caruso (left) and Gillian Davey (middle) pose alongside the silver-medal winning swimmer at the 2022 U.S Open in the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Dec. 3, 2022. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Two UK swimmers qualify for 2024 Olympic Trials at U.S Open
December 6, 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
Levi Sandidge breaks program record as Kentucky swim and dive suffers loss at NC State
October 22, 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 swim and dive swept by Indiana in season opener
October 6, 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
Four UK divers punch ticket to NCAA Championships
March 9, 2022
Members of the Kentucky womens golf team pose with the Ruth’s Chris Tar Heel Invitational trophy on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at the Governors Club in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Photo provided by Jeffery Camarati.
Womens golf wins second-straight tournament to conclude fall season
October 19, 2022
Kentucky womens golfer Laney Frye competes in the third round of the NCAA Championship finals at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Photo by Tim Cowie, provided by UK Athletics
Kentucky wins Illini Women’s Invitational; earns first tournament win since 2020
October 18, 2022
Dhaivat Pandya competes during the Bearcat Invitational. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Difficult days in Alabama; Wildcats struggle in SEC Match Play
September 29, 2022
Dhaivat Pandya competes during the Bearcat Invitational. Photo provided by UK Athletics.
Not the superior Cats; Kentucky finishes ninth in Bearcat Invitational
September 23, 2022
Kentucky womens golfer Laney Frye competes in the third round of the NCAA Championship finals at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Photo by Tim Cowie, provided by UK Athletics
Kentucky womens golf finishes 14th in Cougar Classic
September 15, 2022
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
PHOTOS: Kentucky hockey defeats Louisville 7-2 in Lexington
January 23, 2023
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
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts to a play during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Michigan State Champions Classic mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 86-77 in the second overtime. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
COLUMN: Kentucky’s problems are bigger than basketball
January 11, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) dunks the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Florida mens basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-56. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
COLUMN: Three takeaways from Cats’ London victory
December 8, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) gets helped up by her team during the Kentucky vs. Radford womens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-78. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff
Column: Kentucky womens basketball is on the right track
December 3, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver DeMarcus Harris (4) attempts to block a camera as offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello walks off the field after the No. 7 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Ole Miss football game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss won 22-19. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Column: The 2022 season was a disastrous hiccup for Kentucky football
December 2, 2022
Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) dribbles up the court during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Michigan State Champions Classic mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 86-77 in the second overtime. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
Column: Kentucky’s loss to Michigan State has a silver lining
November 17, 2022
Students wait in line at restaurants in the Gatton Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Photo by Michael Smallwood | Kentucky Kernel
Tired and hungry: Students should be able to use meal swipes at campus restaurants
January 25, 2023
Several flags wave while students stand in line at the Eat Around the World SAB event on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff
Traveling creates new personas
January 23, 2023
Does democracy still exist?
Does democracy still exist?
January 20, 2023
Illustration by Allie Hall
Ryan Murphy’s career reveals how far Hollywood has come – and how far there is to go
January 19, 2023
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The safety of children isn’t up for debate
January 19, 2023
So, what now?
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 file photo
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
The FarmHouse Fraternity house on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, the night Hazelwood died, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel
Editorial: Hazing is life and death, not a game of semantics
November 17, 2022
Cones and fences prevent traffic on Rose Street on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel
UK needs more acceptability and accessibility on campus
October 13, 2022
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
Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) guards Kansas Jayhawks forward Jalen Wilson (10) during the Kentucky vs. No. 9 Kansas mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kansas won 77-68. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball suffers 77-68 loss to No. 9 Kansas at Rupp Arena
January 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jada Walker (11) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. Missouri womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 77-54 Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky womens basketball defeated Missouri 77-54.
January 29, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) dribbles the ball towards the basket during the Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 69-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball advances to 5-3 in SEC in 69-53 win over Vanderbilt
January 25, 2023
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ajae Petty (13) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 95-66. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff
PHOTOS: Kentucky womens basketball defeated 95-66 by No. 1 South Carolina
January 23, 2023
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
PHOTOS: Kentucky hockey defeats Louisville 7-2 in Lexington
January 23, 2023
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Lexington’s Peace Pumpkins bring awareness to domestic violence

Grace Medley, Reporter • October 16, 2022

GreenHouse17, the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition (DSVPC) and the Translyvania University (TU) chapter of “It’s On Us” partnered together to place purple Peace Pumpkins around Lexington. The...

UKs campus went purple throughout the month of October to raise awareness of domestic violence. Photo by UKPR.

UK goes purple for domestic violence

Barkley Truax • October 25, 2019

Throughout the month of October, the Violence Intervention and Prevention Center has gone purple in effort to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Wednesday night as well as Thursday,...

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