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Ian VanSteenbergh poses for a portrait on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

UK student from Midway becomes one of the youngest elected officials in the country

Quézia Arruda Cunha, Reporter January 29, 2025

In between high school law and justice classes, there was a kid bonded to a town that could fit in his shadow. Midway, Kentucky, was the home that remained vivid in the path of Ian VanSteenbergh...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A New Era

Colton Johnson, Sports Podcast Host November 22, 2024

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by Sports Editor Cole Parke and reporter Kai McClelland as they break down Kentucky men's basketball's win over Lipscomb....

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Popes and Devils

Colton Johnson, Sports Podcast Host November 15, 2024

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week host Colton Johnson is joined by reporter Kai McClelland as they break down No. 19 Kentucky men's basketball's 77-72 upset over No. 6 Duke. With basketball...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Turning the Page

Colton Johnson, Sports Podcast Host November 1, 2024

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by reporters Sara Gibson and Kai McClelland as they take a look at Kentucky football's 24-10 loss to Auburn that all but ended...

Kentucky guard Collin Chandler dunks the ball over head coach Mark Pope during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PHOTOS: Big Blue Madness 2024

Matthew Mueller, Photo Editor October 13, 2024

The University of Kentucky men's and women's basketball teams hosted their annual preseason event, Big Blue Madness, on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky forward Aaron Bradshaw yells in excitement during the Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. Tennessee on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 85-81. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

At the buzzer: No. 15 Kentucky conquers Rocky Top 85-81

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2024

No. 15 Kentucky men’s basketball was victorious against the outright SEC champions No.4 Tennessee 85-81 inside a raucous Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday to earn a double-bye in the upcoming SEC...

Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell is announced before the Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. Vanderbilt on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 93-77. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basektball beats Vanderbilt 93-77 on senior day

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor March 6, 2024

No. 15 Kentucky men’s basketball conquered the Vanderbilt Commodores 93-77 inside Rupp Arena in the final home game of the season on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky guard Adou Thiero (3) defends a shot attempt during the No. 17 Kentucky vs. No. 13 Alabama men’s basketball match on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 117-95. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky earns convincing win over Alabama 117-95

Samuel Colmar, Asst. Photo Editor February 25, 2024

No. 17 Kentucky men’s basketball earned a convincing win defeating No. 13 Alabama 117-95 inside Rupp Arena on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

PODCAST: Men’s Basketball and Voice Actor Ty Osborne

Nate Lucas, Giana Gallo, and Colton Johnson February 7, 2024

Welcome back to the Kentucky Kernel news podcast. This week, your hosts Nate Lucas and Giana Gallo interview sports staff writer Colton Johnson about UK men’s basketball’s recent losses. They also...

Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard drives the ball during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-91. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky loses to Florida in overtime 94-91

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor February 1, 2024

No. 10 Kentucky men’s basketball suffered an overtime loss against the Florida Gators by a score of 94-91 inside Rupp Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky guard D.J. Wagner and his team huddle during the Kentucky vs. Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 105-96. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball defeats Georgia 105-96 amidst debut of Zvonimir Ivišić

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor January 20, 2024

No. 8 Kentucky men’s basketball defeated Georgia 105-96 inside Rupp Arena on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. The game was best known as the debut of Zvonimir “Big Z” Ivišić...

Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham reaches for the ball during the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State men’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 90-77. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball earns SEC win over Mississippi State

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor January 17, 2024

No. 8 Kentucky men’s basketball defeated Mississippi State 90-77 inside Rupp Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

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