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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Kernel Chronicles: Episode 1

Giana Gallo, Bryce Towle, and Broadcast Staff April 24, 2024

Founded in 1908 and independent since 1972, the Kentucky Kernel is the nonprofit student media outlet for the University of Kentucky. The Kernel offers the most extensive multimedia news coverage of UK’s...

The Phi Kappa Tau building on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Pennsylvania Court in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Phi Kappa Tau fraternity reinstated as student organization

Hannah Stanley, Editor- in-Chief April 17, 2024

After being revoked as a University of Kentucky student organization for approximately nine months, the Phi Kappa Tau (PKT) fraternity was reinstated on Dec. 31, 2023. The fraternity had violated UK...

University of Kentucky employees David and Allyson DeVito pose for a portrait on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. The DeVito’s are coming up on their 20th wedding anniversary, which falls on Valentines Day. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

DeVitos celebrate 20 years of Valentine’s Day vows

Hannah Stanley, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2024

University of Kentucky senior lecturer Allyson DeVito and husband David DeVito, UK assistant dean for predoctoral clinical affairs, have what some could say an “untraditional” wedding anniversary date...

Timothy Umsteads mugshot from the Fayette County jail website on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Umstead was arrested on the night of Feb. 7, and he was booked on Feb. 8.

Former UK student’s weapon possession charges reduced

Hannah Stanley, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2024

This story has been updated as of Feb. 19, 2024. A former University of Kentucky student appeared in court today after allegedly making threats to his roommates on Feb. 7, 2024. His charges were amended...

President Capilouto responds to state budget proposal

President Capilouto responds to state budget proposal

Edward Smith, Reporter January 22, 2024

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto weighed in on the Kentucky House of Representatives’ proposed state budget in a campus-wide email today. Capilouto said he was appreciative that lawmakers...

BROADCAST: Jojo Edmonds makes history on UK Dance Team

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor December 13, 2023

University of Kentucky dance team’s Jojo Edmonds made history last year as the first male dancer to join the Wildcats. In the midst of his second season, Edmonds knows the inclusivity of dance will offer...

BROADCAST: Breakfast with Santa

Giana Gallo, Podcast Co-Host December 4, 2023

To kick off this holiday season, UK Healthcare hosted Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, joined by UK mascots, cheerleaders, athletes and service dogs.

PODCAST: All things football

Cole Parke, Isaiah Pinto, and Ali Cetinok November 30, 2023

Welcome back to the Kentucky Kernel sports podcast! This week host Cole Parke and two returning guests, Ali Cetinok and Isaiah Pinto, break down Kentucky football’s 38-31 win over No. 10 Louisville,...

Thomas Metheny and Gabby Copeland perform on stage during the UK Department of Theatre and Dance’s production of “Good” at the Briggs Theatre in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

PHOTOS: UK Department of Theatre and Dance performs their production of “Good”

Brady Saylor, Photojournalist November 10, 2023

UK Department of Theatre and Dance performs their production of “Good” at the Briggs Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky.

BROADCAST: Kentucky gubernatorial election day 2023

Nate Lucas and Giana Gallo November 8, 2023

Tuesday, Nov. 7 marked the 2023 Kentucky gubernatorial election. Here's what voters had to say about the race.

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...

PODCAST: Every vote matters

Giana Gallo November 2, 2023

Welcome back to episode 8 of the Kentucky Kernel podcast! This week your co-host Giana Gallo interviews University of Kentucky Professor Al Cross, to discuss the 2023 Kentucky gubernatorial election.

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