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Kentucky Kernel

Evangelists cause controversy from an on-campus demonstration on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

A time and place for free speech

Taylor Moon, Reporter September 5, 2023

While free speech zones may be important on campus, there's a right and wrong way to voice your opinion. We’re all given the right to exercise free speech, with the University of Kentucky being no...

Torie Buerger studies outside of the William T. Young Library on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Morgan Simmons | Staff

Ray of sunshine: Places to spend time in the sun on campus

Gracie Moore, Reporter April 17, 2023

Students have been starting to spend more time outside as the weather slowly gets warmer, but it can be difficult to find a nice spot to do homework.  I’ve compiled a list of my favorite places to...

Oscar Sort, an artificial intelligence waste-sorting system from Intuitive AI, sits on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Recycling on UK’s campus is becoming revolutionized

Jennifer Sadler, Reporter April 12, 2023

“Oscar Sort” is a new AI technology that debuted on campus in early March and will hopefully help reach the goal of UK becoming a zero-waste campus by 2030. With this new technology, individuals...

The Inductees poser for a photo during the 43rd Annual Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame and Creason Lecture 2023 Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Annual Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame and Creason Lecture celebrate accomplished journalists

Laurel Swanz, Staff Reporter April 7, 2023

The Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame welcomed five new inductees on Friday, March 31 in the Gatton Student Center.  The Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame recognizes exemplary journalists who were born...

Caitlin Coulter, instructor and PhD candidate, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Humans of UK: Caitlin Coulter finds a novel path to her doctorate degree

Liberty Gilbert, Reporter March 27, 2023

Caitlin Coulter is an unintentional doctoral candidate at the University of Kentucky and, after years of studying and facing several hardships, has discovered her true passion.  “The way I got into...

A student plays the piano in the Gatton Student Center on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Humans(?) of UK: Student center piano strikes a chord with UK students

Grace Medley, Reporter March 15, 2023

The Gatton Student Center is constantly teeming with people. Among the hustle and bustle of the daily commute, one thing remains constant — the building’s piano. Across from Starbucks sits a lone...

Freshman nursing major Katie Ray shares a laugh with her coworkers while working at Panda Express in the Gatton Student Center on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

‘A learning experience.’ UK student workers find a balance between school and work

Liberty Gilbert, Reporter March 8, 2023

Students at the University of Kentucky are finding that, with friendly work environments and flexible schedules, there are plenty of benefits and opportunities that accompany being an employee on campus. According...

UK closed for expected inclement weather

UK closed for expected inclement weather

Kendall Staton, News Editor March 3, 2023

The University of Kentucky closed campus at noon on Friday, March 3, due to upcoming inclement weather, UK announced in a press release.  The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch and high...

Freshman Jake Rodriquez and senior Vanessa Diaz receive Narcan training from Chad Baugh, a recovery coach for Voices of Hope, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Increasing access and awareness of Narcan on campus

Laurel Swanz, Reporter March 1, 2023

The Prevention, Outreach, Wellness and Education Resources (POWER) department of the Office of Student Success and the Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) hosted a Narcan training on Feb. 22 to fight the...

Isaac Sutherland, left, and Mallory Hudson answer questions during the SGA Presidential and Vice Presidential Debate on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

‘I have been disappointed by this institution.’ Student body president hopefuls face off in debate

Courtney Suber, Reporter February 24, 2023

UK’s Student Government Association hosted the 2023 presidential and vice-presidential debate in the Worsham Cinema in the Gatton Student Center on Feb. 21. Dean of Students, Trisha Clement-Montgomery,...

Students visit the Tina Braids booth at the Natural Hair Care Expo on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Healthy hair, healthy mind

Nia Chancellor, Reporter February 20, 2023

The University of Kentucky Collegiate Curls and Student Activities Board (SAB) give students with textured hair the care and attention they need. The phrase “Feeling good in your skin” was brought...

Students visit the Hairapy Studio Lex booth at the Natural Hair Care Expo on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Collegiate Curls hosts Natural Hair Care Expo

Autumn King, Reporter February 13, 2023

UK’s Student Activities Board (SAB) and Collegiate Curls came together to host UK’s first Natural Hair Care Expo, on Thursday afternoon in the Gatton Student Center.  The expo gave students with...

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