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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

The tips you need to succeed in college

Owen Chesemore, Opinions Editor September 3, 2024

High grades and a degree no longer guarantee the careers students could once expect. In an increasingly competitive job market, they must take advantage of the opportunities that provide eye-catching material...

A student pushes a cart of belongings past the Gatton Student Center during move in on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

What every UK freshman should know

Emily Girard August 13, 2022

When transitioning to college, especially at a campus as large as UK, it’s easy for the process to be overwhelming. This list addresses some of the most common logistical concerns incoming students have,...

MasterChef Gerron Hurt guided UK students through a cooking demonstration.

MasterChef gives UK students tips for reaching their goals

Noah Oldham February 12, 2019

On Monday evening, Chef Gerron Hurt, winner of “MasterChef” season 9, came to UK to give a cooking demonstration and a lecture as a guest of the Martin Luther King Center.Hurt kicked off the two-part...

 

Views of an Active: Make the most of Spring Rush

Matt Hasty January 18, 2018

The first week of classes is done and the Spring semester is in full swing.It is an especially exciting time for fraternities and sororities because the first step of recruitment is around the corner:...

230 Fifth Rooftop Bar in New York City.

How to squeeze any city into two days

Madison Rexroat January 15, 2018

Paris, Barcelona and now New York City have all been checked off of my bucket list thanks to careful planning and the willingness to cram entire cities into two days of activity. As with any large city,...

New Year’s resolutions for young professionals

McKenna Horsley December 23, 2017

We all get a fresh start at the end of every year and with it, we make a set of new goals to improve ourselves in some aspect.For some, it can be to improve personal health or learn a new skill. In 2018,...

Views of an Active: Drop the freshman 15

Matt Hasty November 30, 2017

Are you feeling sluggish as you get ready for finals week? Are your clothes feeling a little tighter than normal?It could be because you are not getting enough exercise. It is common for people to gain...

Paris

I’m Going Where?! A Guide to Planning Your Next Big Adventure

Morgan Garrett April 24, 2017

So, you’ve decided to go on a grand adventure across the pond have you? Now that you’ve decided you want to go somewhere it’s time to start planning how, when, why, and with whom you will be traveling....

Bucket list

Building a Bucket List

Morgan Garrett March 20, 2017

A bucket list is one of the best ways to jot down your dreams and plans for travel so that you can access them when you start to plan for a trip! There are so many ways to build a bucket list, but there...

A sidestreet in Belleville.

Two Days in Paris

Nadia Almasalkhi February 6, 2017

Planning trips is hard, especially if you have to pack in a city as big and gorgeous as Paris in just a couple of days. Thankfully, you have people like me, who do it for you. This is for those of you...

Zermatt, Switzerland.

12 Things to Know Before Going to Switzerland

Nadia Almasalkhi January 23, 2017

The thought of this little European country evokes the scenery from the Sound of Music (even though that was actually set in Austria), some slight confusion with Sweden, and that nugget of knowledge we...

Packing tips

10 Ultimate Packing Tips

Catherine Heredia January 1, 2017

Packing can feel like a chore, but following these tips and tricks will ensure stress-free traveling.Make a packing listIt is important to start a packing list weeks before the departure in order to avoid...

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