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President of the Horse Racing Club Sydney Richmond updates the club on current events during the University of Kentucky Horse Racing Club meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at William T. Young Library Room B-108C in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

UK’s Horse Racing Club gives students guidance on working in the ‘Horse Capital of the World’

Hannah Piedad, Reporter February 1, 2025

On what is normally known as the loudest floor of the William T. Young Library, one room, B- 108C, is almost completely engulfed in silence as students look to a lone speaker at the front of the room. Recounting...

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...

Kylah Spring speaks at the March Against Racism on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

A year in review: Racial assault on campus still awaits verdict

Courtney Suber, Reporter November 6, 2023

Today marks one year since a former University of Kentucky student was filmed assaulting and hurling racial insults at a Black student in an on-campus residence hall. A video of former student Sophia...

Awards sit on a table during the 2023 Student Film Festival on Friday, April 28, 2023, in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Students and friends celebrate filmmaking at 2023 Student Film Festival

Ale Scrivner, Reporter May 3, 2023

The University of Kentucky Student Organizations and Activities partnered with UK Smart Campus and Courage Media to present the UK Student Film Festival on April 28, a showcase of short films created by...

UK Student Government Association’s childcare roundtable reveals student parent struggles

UK Student Government Association’s childcare roundtable reveals student parent struggles

Autumn King, Reporter May 1, 2023

The University of Kentucky’s Student Government Association (SGA) held a childcare roundtable on Monday, April 24, in the Jacobs Science Building from 6 to 7 p.m.  The meeting offered a chance for...

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A New Romantic: Breathitt lecture highlights popstar Taylor Swift

Gracie Moore, Reporter April 25, 2023

The Gaines Center for the Humanities hosted the annual Breathitt Lecture featuring senior Hayden Osbounre on Thursday, April 13.  The Breathitt lectureship is a prestigious award presented to undergraduate...

The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Photo Voice exhibit is displayed on the third floor of Lucille Little Library. Photo by Haley Simpkins.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Photo Voice Research study strikes a chord with students

Kristen Roberts, Reporter April 25, 2023

With student research from CI SONA, the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Photo Voice exhibit has been on display since their opening reception on April 4, and will remain until May 5.  The Alzheimer’s...

UK Delta Phi Lambda hosts UK’s first ‘859 Night Market’

UK Delta Phi Lambda hosts UK’s first ‘859 Night Market’

Amelia Bucher, Reporter April 24, 2023

UK Delta Phi Lambda, an Asian-interest sorority, and the Asian American Association joined forces to administer the 859 Night Market on Friday, April 21.  Local Asian restaurants and campus organizations...

A University of Kentucky Sign sits on north campus  on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

UK’s annual ‘One Day for UK’ raised $956,957

Casey Sebastiano, Reporter April 22, 2023

Correction: According to Kel Hahn, the communications manager for the UK Office of Philanthropy, the current amount raised from “One Day for UK” is $1,164,390 and will continue to update throughout...

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...

Ethan Staten, a freshman electrical engineering major, studies on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Burnout: not a requirement for college students

Quézia Arruda Cunha, Reporter April 17, 2023

You need to arrive before everyone else. You need to finish before everyone else. You need to give your all completely to be successful. I always heard these phrases throughout my childhood. I always...

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