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University of Kentucky’s Award-Winning Independent Student Newspaper Established in 1892 | Independent since 1972 Tips: [email protected]
Lexington, Kentucky
Joined May 2009
Kylah Spring identifies herself and speaks to the crowd.
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Marchers arrive at the Bowman Statue chanting “Protect black women”.
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Reporting live from William T. Young Library, where a large crowd of students gather to march against racism after video from a UK student circulated on social media showing student Sophia Rosing verbally and physically assaulting a Black victim. Follow for live updates.
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The Kentucky Kernel is appalled by the actions of the Arkansas mens basketball program. Jack Weaver always embodies professionalism on the job and no journalist, especially a student journalist, should be subjected to violence for simply doing their job.
Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman left the court in a rage of f-bombs after losing to Texas A&M in the #SECMBB Tournament. His assistant then grabbed my phone and threw it at the ground. @KYKernelSports
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This year’s incoming freshman class vs. last year’s incoming freshman class at Big Blue U at Kroger Field. This year’s class is the largest in UK history.
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A University of Kentucky student is knocked down by gusting wind and rain behind Patterson Office Tower in the first round of storms that swept through Central Kentucky this morning. Video provided by Daniel Portillo.
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Students celebrate on State Street following Kentucky’s 26-16 win over Florida. Follow along for updates. @KYKernelSports
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UK basketball icon Willie Cauley-Stein visited Rupp Arena to check in with his alma mater for Big Blue Madness. Here's what he had to say.
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Marchers remain gathered around the statue after a moment of silence and thank you’s concluded the event.
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New evidence in court documents show Courtright taking items from the Capitol building and, in Instagram DMs, saying she doesn't "know what treason is." The FBI affidavit supports criminal complaints on four laws; Courtright's father confirmed her attendance in D.C.
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Marchers shout “No justice, no peace” walking down Columbia Avenue.
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With hundreds, maybe even thousands, of UK students gathering outside of William T. Young library last night, some students said it was a chance to have a normal college experience - bumps and bruises from sled collisions included. Video by @jack_weaver_:
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Update: Body of UK student found after accident in Mediterranean Sea:
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According to the FBI, an affidavit in support of criminal charges and arrest has been filed for Gracyn Courtright, the UK student who participated in the Capitol riots and is seen on video inside the building. This is a developing story and will be updated.
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A University of Kentucky student is knocked down by gusting winds and rain near Patterson Office Tower in the first round of storms that swept through Central Kentucky this morning. Original video by Ethan Ferry.
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Students march on campus in protest of the handling of recent sexual misconduct cases at the University of Kentucky.
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Kylah Spring speaks to a group of demonstrators on the University of Kentucky campus on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.
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Drake says he wants to do a free concert for UK students in Rupp Arena:
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BREAKING: Sophia Rosing has been "permanently banned from the campus," according to an email from Eli Capilouto to the campus community. The email also states that Rosing is no longer a student at UK and that she was suspended "within hours of learning about this incident.".
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University of Kentucky police block Rose Street as marchers head to Bowman statue.
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Car has been flipped on State Street. People pose for photos after many students run from the scene. Unclear who actually flipped it
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UK linebacker DeAndre Square has “unfinished business” with the football program. That’s why he chose to return to Kentucky for a fifth season.
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UK Hockey beat University of Louisville for their 5th straight win of the season at their midnight game:.
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Since pro-Trump rioters breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, social media has been flooded with posts from users identifying those they know among the crowd. New from the Kernel, read how one UK student's presence in the crowd was seen and recorded from her online posts:.
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"Cow-tastrophe"- UK officials and UKPD currently at a standoff with a cow loose on UK's campus http://t.co/5QxfE2xaEn.
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A procession of chairs and other furniture makes its way to the fire as cheers erupt from the crowd.
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Behind the scenes with the UK Men’s Basketball team. Take an inside look.
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Details of the incident and arrest made Sunday morning. Student Sophia Rosing was arrested for assault and intoxication in UK’s Boyd Hall dorm building. #universityofkentucky #kentuckywildcats #lexingtonky #kentuckykernel #uky #universityofky #lexington
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E.J. Floreal hitches a ride with Willie Cauley-Stein on campus. (Photo by @emilywuetch. http://t.co/D9ums5V0c2.
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And it’s flipped again. People climbing car; yelling “f*** Florida”
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Kernel photographer @12jkru's sequence of images from the Cauley-Stein(@THEwillieCS15) dunk tonight #BBN
http://t.co/DM04QTVim7.
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Sen. Rand Paul: Can't imagine how he could vote for President Obama's Supreme Court nomination.
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BREAKING: After years of hesitancy, UK will remove the controversial Memorial Hall mural that has been a central focus of recent on-campus protests. Story coming soon.
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“People just lost their jobs that did nothing wrong,” said one former cheerleader. “It blows my mind that one person can do this entire thing. It makes no sense to me.”.
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Amid chaos in Charlottesville, Mayor Jim Gray announces plans to relocate Confederate statues in Lexington:
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Ellen Calipari: A resourceful matriarch to her family— and to the UK basketball team
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The burning remains of a couch light up Lexington's State Street as fans celebrate Kentucky's victory against Florida. Picture by @jack_weaver_.
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Big M Superstore donates car to 19-year-old whose car was destroyed on State Street:
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The cow off Cooper Dr. has finally taken a seat and UK officials and UKPD are waiting on assistance. http://t.co/BmHR9Q4Hi7.
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Former UK student, Sophia Rosing, was sentenced to 12 months in jail for assaulting a student desk clerk in November 2022.
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The Kernel lost a friend and colleague today. See how we and others are remembering him: http://t.co/3bUXBLsltp
http://t.co/fyJsQXOYDW.
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Impromptu midnight sledding at Willy T, where around 100 students have feathered with boxes, yard signs and even a wheelchair to go down the bowl, now down to grass.
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Andy Beshear will be the next governor of Kentucky after edging out Republican incumbent Matt Bevin in today's election.
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History made - Kentucky players made snow angels in the confetti thrown to celebrate their first national title, which UK claimed in four sets against the Texas Longhorns on Saturday night.
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“The man was incredible in his graciousness and kindness and compassion, but also in his deep knowledge and love for journalism and for students,” said Jay Blanton in a personal statement. “He believed deeply in journalism and the fact that it was a calling.".
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'UK Band Guy' reflects on the 24 hours after his moment of fame:
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BREAKING: A woman was arrested outside the home of UK head coach John Calipari on Tuesday morning and charged with criminal trespassing and theft of a credit card. According to UKPD, the incident is not related to Calipari or his family.
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A candlelight vigil will be held for Jonathan Krueger tonight at 8 pm at the Newman Center on Rose Lane.
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UK womens basketball fans welcomed Kyra Elzy and the Wildcats back to the Joe Craft Center following the team's win over No. 1 South Carolina in the SEC Tournament championship game on Sunday. @KYKernelSports
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Mrs. Tammy's surprise Christmas gift fund has raised more than $3,000:
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Kentucky's Supreme Court issued an opinion in favor of the Kentucky Kernel in its open records lawsuit against the university. UK first sought judicial review five years ago, when Kernel journalists filed a records request related to sexual assault records:.
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Fellow fraternity brothers, students and friends joined together for a vigil for Kernel photo editor Jonathan Krueger http://t.co/vUPl58I3wf.
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Former UK employee lived a double life as a serial bank robber in order to pay the bills
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"Our football players have worked exceptionally hard to have the incredible season they are having," Guy Ramsey said. "We believe our job is to tell as many people as possible about their achievements and we saw this as a great opportunity to reach a huge audience.".
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Two trees and an electrical box have fallen on University Avenue resulting in street power outages. No injuries have been reported.
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James Young and Julius Randle leave the court. Photo by @emilywuetch #BBN #NationalChampionship
http://t.co/Qic1XGotie.
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The Cats lift the Midwest Regional trophy. Photo by @emilywuetch
http://t.co/ZAan6xfPM3
#UK #BBN #UKvsMICH.
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Today starts National Suicide Prevention Week. A message from former UK basketball player Wenyen Gabriel:.
Recently there’s been a rise in the suicide rate amongst homeless people in Lexington. Suicide is NOT the answer!! BBN lets stand together and help those in need! #lextellsomeone #BBN
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'Fraternity of brothers': Inside UK hockey's culture change
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A couch burns in the middle of State Street as fans cheer for Kentucky's 20-13 win over 10th-ranked Florida. @HunterWS11
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The lawsuit between UK and the Kentucky Kernel over records in sexual misconduct cases will be heard by the Kentucky Supreme Court on Oct. 23.
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The 2022 DanceBlue fundraising total: $1,430,497.39. The organization has raised over $19 million for the Kentucky Children's Hospital to date.
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UK students, check your myUK accounts to see if your classes have been flagged as distant or hybrid learning! Go to schedule and click on each class to check.
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White Hall Classroom Building will be under a $80 million reconstruction for two years: from the Summer of 2024 until the Summer of 2026.
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Correction: the affidavit was filed by the FBI and is signed by the agent who oversaw the case.
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Listen to this week’s episode of the Kentucky Kernel news podcast, where your hosts Nate Lucas and Giana Gallo interview sports staff writer Colton Johnson and voice actor Ty Osbourne.
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Ty Osborne regularly juggles the demands of going to college while working as a professional voice actor. Nate Lucas has more on the story here.
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The 5-0 start in SEC play also marked the best start to conference play since 1992 for Kentucky.
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The Kernel stands with the Battalion. Truth and accountability only result from a free and independent press.
Texas A&M leadership orders The Battalion to stop printing weekly editions following abrupt ultimatum — join the university, or be stripped of resources, with only a day’s notice.
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Twitter reacts to UK band student going viral after cheering on the Cats during March Madness:
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The bomb disposal robot is still deployed at UK Chandler Hospital. We have seen officials moving to and from the building entrance but no definitive news yet.
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UK to institute a fall break in the Fall semester of 2019:
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The Kernel staff received one of the highest honors in college journalism at this weekend's awards ceremonies in Washington, D.C.
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UK has banned Christian Student Fellowship, one of the most popular student organizations on campus, from hosting events for the remainder of K Week.
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Aftermath of car being flipped back over. Cop lights visible at the end of the street
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UK’s Chabad Center is no stranger to anti-Semitic attacks. This is the fourth time in five years their sign has been destroyed.
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The Kernel and UK community lost a friend on Friday. Today a campus remembers: http://t.co/4XS7LOcqtQ
http://t.co/NqaZqfRsVk.
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Today we remember friend, photo editor and brother Jonathan Kruger on the third anniversary of his death. During his time at the Kernel, Kruger took over 2,000 photos. Here’s a collection of his best photos and others that friends and family submitted.
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Khari Gardner, student activist and founder of Movement for Black Lives at UK, announced that UK is initiating a student conduct investigation against him for a banner display earlier this month.
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Four years ago, Kentucky Kernel photo editor Jonathan Krueger was shot and killed at the end of his junior year. Here, Kernel adviser May May Barton and other Kernelites remember Jonathan and the mark he has forever left on our newsroom:
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She saw something, she said something and she feels like she got punished for it:
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A Lexington city worker clears an exit on Crescent Avenue after all entrances and exits from State Street, University Avenue and Crescent Avenue have been blocked. No residents are able to enter or leave at this time.
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Not Wordle, just the award-winning independent student newspaper at the University of Kentucky. 🟦🟦⬜️⬜️⬜️.⬜️🟦⬜️🟦🟦.⬜️🟦⬜️🟦⬜️.⬜️🟦🟦⬜️⬜️.⬜️🟦⬜️🟦⬜️.🟦🟦⬜️🟦🟦.
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After two years of legal battles stemming from the fight over open records related to a campus sexual misconduct investigation, a Kentucky Appeals Court panel has ruled in favor of the Kernel in UK's lawsuit against the newspaper. Read:
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After hearing oral arguments in the Kernel v. UK appeal, we at the Kernel have a message for UK President Eli Capilouto:.
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Thousands of revelers currently on State Street to celebrate UK’s win over Houston.
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Watch Kylah Spring's full speech to demonstrators at tonight's March Against Racism on UK's campus.
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The cow has escaped the UK officials and is on the run once again.
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Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged with the death of George Floyd, is found guilty on all three counts by a Minneapolis jury. The charges can carry up to 75 years all together.
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