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The Kentucky State Capitol on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

A recap of General Assembly bills affecting college-age Kentuckians

Alexis Baker, Staff Reporter March 25, 2023

Multiple Kentucky House and Senate bills affecting a large demographic of Kentuckians are in their final stages. House and Senate committees passed Senate Bill 9, a proposal familiar with UK’s campus....

The FarmHouse Fraternity house on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

‘Tragic loss.’ Investigation into death of FarmHouse Fraternity member continues

Sarah Michels and Rayleigh Deaton October 21, 2021

A student found unresponsive at FarmHouse Fraternity and pronounced dead Monday night has been identified as 18-year-old Thomas “Lofton” Hazelwood.Fayette County Coroner Garry Ginn said Hazelwood died...

The FarmHouse Fraternity house on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK Police cites FarmHouse Fraternity with 20 counts of underage alcohol possession

Sarah Michels October 21, 2021

UK Police recorded 20 counts of liquor law violations at Farmhouse Fraternity Monday night while responding to an unresponsive student, now identified as Thomas “Lofton” Hazelwood. At approximately...

The FarmHouse Fraternity house on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

FarmHouse Fraternity suspended, Capilouto says

Rayleigh Deaton October 19, 2021

UK president Eli Capilouto announced Tuesday that activities from FarmHouse Fraternity are suspended as investigations continue into the death of Thomas "Lofton" Hazelwood.Hazelwood, an 18-year-old student,...

The FarmHouse Fraternity house on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK student found unresponsive at FarmHouse Fraternity dies of ‘presumed alcohol toxicity,’ pending investigation

Sarah Michels October 19, 2021

A student found unresponsive at FarmHouse Fraternity and pronounced dead Monday night has been identified as 18-year-old Thomas “Lofton” Hazelwood.Fayette County Coroner Garry Ginn said Hazelwood died...

Josh Banks does a thumbs-up right after his official initiation into FarmHouse fraternity on Sept. 24, 2018, on UK's campus in Lexington, Kentucky.

From friends to brothers: UK FarmHouse initiates man with down syndrome

October 2, 2018

“I, Josh Banks,” Brack Duncan said, beginning the initiation oath for FarmHouse fraternity.“I, Josh Banks,” repeated Josh Banks, Duncan’s long-time friend who officially became his brother on...

Newly crowned Mr. UK Brack Duncan of FarmHouse Fraternity poses with Ally Greensfelder, a sophomore member of Delta Zeta. Photo used with permission of Delta Zeta. 

Newly crowned Mr. UK wants ‘to change the world’

Kathryn Kerwin October 25, 2017

Nineteen contestants walked onto the stage in formal wear. By the end of the night, there were five winners, and only one was the 2017 Mr. UK.Brack Duncan, who represented FarmHouse Fraternity, was crowned...

Theta chi's Jeff Grayson jumps over a pig during the greased pig competition. Photo by Taylor Pence

Rodeo unites campus, community

Lexington Souers April 10, 2016

[email protected] buzz of halogen lights filtered through puffs of dust as horse and rider pounded across the arena. The lariat whipped through the air to wrap around the neck of a racing calf, and...

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