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Valentines Day cards made by members of the Student Public Health Association at the University of Kentucky for the kids at the Kentucky Children's Hospital on February 8, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Public Health students support their local community

Ale Scrivner, Reporter February 16, 2024

The Student Public Health Association (SPHA) decorated and donated Valentine’s Day cards for patients at the Kentucky Children’s Hospital, according to Julia Kollitz, president of the SPHA. All...

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Everyone should practice self-love this Valentine’s Day

Peyton Keyes, Reporter February 14, 2024

Valentine’s Day is a time for us to share our love for those we care about with our timelines flooded with photos of elaborate dates, large bouquets of flowers and enough chocolate to last the rest of...

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 Valentine's 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...

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What’s the hype with romantic comedies?

Kennedy Parker, Reporter February 14, 2024

Whether it be a sweet movie you throw on with your partner or a tear-jerking love story you watch with your best girl friends for Valentine’s Day, romantic comedies have made a mark on society — and...

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Single and loving it: Embracing the holiday of love

Reaghan Chen, Opinions Editor February 13, 2024

Ever since I can remember, I have loved Valentine’s Day. Something about staying up all night covering my Valentine’s box with construction paper and writing all 25 of my classmates’ names on...

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The top five TV episodes to watch on Valentine’s Day

Elizabeth Davis, Reporter February 12, 2024

Whether you’re sitting alone eating chocolates in your bed or having yourself a Galentine’s date, a good Valentine’s Day TV episode never hurt anybody. From laughs to love stories, these five episodes...

Ansley Colvin, left, and Brigid Whipp talk during their blind date on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at Puccini’s Pizza Pasta in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Maria Rauh | Staff

Love is blind … but the Kernel can help

Alexis Baker and Laurel Swanz February 16, 2023

In a culture where dating decisions often take the form of split-second swipes on a phone screen, the Kernel wanted to offer four UK students the chance to find something deeper. On Sunday, Feb. 12,...

A UK Lab Band saxophonist plays into the microphone during the Jazzy Valentine’s Concert on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. At the concert, both the UK Lab Band and UK Jazz Ensemble performed. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

A Jazzy Valentine: UK Jazz Ensemble celebrates Valentine’s Day

Liberty Gilbert, Reporter February 16, 2023

The College of Fine Arts put on a Jazzy Valentine’s Day performance at Singletary Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The University of Kentucky's Lab Band opened the concert with a performance...

Valentine’s Day guide: Movies for the in-love and lonely

Valentine’s Day guide: Movies for the in-love and lonely

Gracie Moore, Reporter February 15, 2023

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m going to share my romantic comedy movie recommendations for the lovestruck, the cupid haters and those who fall in-between.  Getting over a breakup can be tough,...

The Kentucky State Capitol on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth to host voting rights rally

Amy Oakley, Reporter February 13, 2023

Kentuckians For The Commonwealth (KFTC) and the Kentucky Voting Rights Coalition will host a “We Love Voting Rights” rally at the Kentucky Capitol building on Feb. 14.  The rally will be held in...

Cars drive down S Broadway on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Things to do in Lexington for Valentine’s Day

Lindsey Davis February 10, 2022

Feb. 14: the day that everyone either looks forward to or dreads. Fortunately, there are plenty of things to do in Lexington the whole week leading up to Valentine’s Day, no matter your relationship...

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How Covid saved my love life…well, kinda

Sarah Michels February 11, 2021

Shockingly, I didn’t find my Prince Charming during the past year of quarantine. I found something better—a foolproof excuse for my perpetual single status. I finally had an excuse for my parents,...

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