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Holmes Hall is one of many dorm-living options for students on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Kaitlyn Gumm | Staff

Water main breaks in UK residence hall

Hannah Stanley April 5, 2022

Shortly before 8 p.m. on April 4, a sprinkler broke in a Holmes Hall resident’s room, causing water intrusion and flooding throughout the building.  At 10:09 p.m., a text message was sent from UK Alert...

A sign advertises the soon to be opened Crumzz Bar & Grill in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Late night near-campus Crumzz to re-open with revamped menu, interior

Kaitlyn Skaggs September 10, 2019

On the corner of South Limestone and Avenue of Champions sits a bar and grill that has been under a quiet hiatus since the middle of last May.The outside of Crumzz Bar & Grill might look the same,...

Conrad was a psychology major and planned to use her degree to help victims of domestic abuse. 

Deceased student honored by LLP, friends with successful food drive

Cathryn Perini March 7, 2018

On Feb. 5, more than 70 members of the community gathered to celebrate Hailee Conrad’s 20th birthday.At the end of the event, 364 food items and over $520 in monetary donations had been collected. The...

Students to learn art from Lexington artists

Bailey Vandiver October 19, 2016

The Student Activities Board is allowing students to experience the city of Lexington without leaving campus. It is hosting the first ever Kentucky Artist Appreciation Fair, an event meant to celebrate...

Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration Eric Monday cuts the lookalike cake with EdR CEO Randy Churchey, whose firm managed the projects.

New Holmes, Boyd residence halls mesh comfortable living with improved learning

Emily Cole August 9, 2016

On Tuesday evening, UK Residence Life opened its doors to the public with an open house of Holmes and Boyd Halls, its newest renovations to north campus.Both new buildings feature common areas, private...

Champions Court I was renamed Francis Jewell Hall.

Out with the new, in with the old: UK renames select residence halls

McKenna Horsley June 24, 2016

With the addition of modern residence halls in recent years, many older dormitories have been demolished.In a UK Board of Trustees meeting on June 24, President Eli Capilouto announced five residence halls...

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