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Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari scolds his team during a timeout during the University of Kentucky vs. Louisiana State University men's basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-69. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

John Calipari reveals he tested positive for COVID-19 over the summer

Barkley Truax September 7, 2021

“I had a breakthrough this summer,” Kentucky men’s basketball head coach John Calipari said. “I got the virus this summer.”Calipari contracted COVID-19 over the summer during the Peach Jam tournament...

Positive COVID-19 case at popular student housing complex the Hub

Positive COVID-19 case at popular student housing complex the Hub

Haley Simpkins August 25, 2020

 In an email to residents, the Hub on Campus Lexington, a popular student housing option, announced that a resident has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the email, the resident is self-isolating...

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Kernel social media manager shares experience with UK’s contact tracing

Sarah Simon-Patches August 17, 2020

Kernel social media manager Sarah Simon-Patches tested positive for COVID-19 through UK’s testing service. UK Health Corps said someone would call everyday to check in. That hasn’t happened in six...

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Nine cases of COVID-19 in UK community, email says

Kernel News Desk March 27, 2020

According to an email sent to the campus community, nine members of the UK community have tested positive for coronavirus.The email, sent by Chief Joe Monroe of the UK Police Department, said two students...

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Advice for the first day of class: Be positive

Sarah Halsey January 8, 2019

The start of another semester is here once again. Many of you may feel excited by the new possibilities that await in the new year and new semester. March Madness. Spring Break. A fresh start. On the other...

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