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University of Kentucky’s Award-Winning Independent Student Newspaper Established in 1892 | Independent since 1972 Tips: [email protected]

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PHOTOS: No. 10 Texas A&M volleyball sweeps No. 4 Kentucky 3-0 kykernel.com/130042/digital/…

PHOTOS: No. 10 Texas A&M sweeps No. 4 Kentucky volleyball 3-0

Texas A&M volleyball domintates Kentucky 3-0 on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky.

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PHOTOS: Lexington locals gather downtown for the annual Thriller Parade kykernel.com/130023/digital/…

PHOTOS: Lexington locals gather downtown for the annual Thriller Parade

Zombies and Michael Jackson interpreters dance down Main Street during the Halloween Festival and Thriller Parade on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, in Lexington, Ky.

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‘Be wild, support your team.’ The fans who show up kykernel.com/130001/features…

‘Be wild, support your team.’ The fans who show up

At 9:54 a.m., Alex Sawinski rolls into the front of the student section line with a blanket and a clear purse full of snacks. The Kentucky Wildcats don’t kick off against the Vanderbilt Commodores...

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Lexington Philharmonic explores the music behind cinema’s heroes and villains kykernel.com/129990/news/lex…

Lexington Philharmonic explores the music behind cinema’s heroes and villains

The Lexington Philharmonic debuted “Heroes & Villains: Symphonic Movie Music” at the Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts, which featured some of today’s most iconic film scores.  The event, held...

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No. 9 Kentucky earns its highest week 8 AP poll position since 1977 kykernel.com/129986/sports/f…

No. 9 Kentucky earns its highest week 8 AP poll position since 1977

Kentucky football is ranked in the AP Top-10 for the first time since Sept. 25, 2022, as they come in at No. 9 in the Week 8 poll. The Wildcats continue to climb the rankings and continue to win, as...

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PHOTOS: No. 12 Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 34-17 kykernel.com/129972/digital/…

PHOTOS: No. 12 Kentucky triumphs over Vanderbilt 34-17

No. 12 Kentucky football bested Vanderbilt 34-17 after overcoming an early 10-point deficit on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky.

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No. 12 Kentucky stands alone atop SEC with 34-17 win over Vanderbilt kykernel.com/129939/sports/f…

At the Whistle: No. 12 Kentucky stands alone atop SEC with 34-17 win over Vanderbilt

No. 12 Kentucky football shook off a rocky start to defeat Vanderbilt 34-17, moving to 7-1 on the season. Will Stein continues to build upon the historic start to his head coaching tenure, becoming...

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Pen to paper, a writer's journey toward finding her voice kykernel.com/129942/opinion/…

Pen to paper, a writer’s journey toward finding her voice

Room 1369 of Patterson Office Tower isn’t like any mundane office you might see within the walls of the many buildings on the University of Kentucky’s campus. The room is adorned with books. Books of...

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No. 12 Kentucky football is back at home to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores at 7:30 p.m. ET. Eli Rogers is on site at Kroger Field to preview tonight’s game.
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Hooves and haunts greet morning visitors at Keeneland kykernel.com/129932/digital/…

VIDEO: Hooves and haunts greet morning visitors at Keeneland

As the fall meet draws to a close, Keeneland celebrated by hosting Sunrise Trackside, a Halloween celebration. Families came in Halloween costumes while enjoying morning coffee and a trackside view...

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Keeneland welcomes families for annual Halloween-themed Sunrise Trackside kykernel.com/129922/news/kee…

Keeneland welcomes families for annual Halloween-themed Sunrise Trackside

Families gathered at the Keeneland racetrack on Saturday, Oct. 24, for a Halloween-themed Sunrise Trackside, where visitors could watch morning workouts, participate in seasonal activities and get an...

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OPINION: College isn’t a scam. You are. kykernel.com/129920/opinions…

College isn’t a scam. You are.

I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. The answer kept changing, from doctor to realtor to actress. But when I finally settled on acting, I was met with criticism. I was told, “It’s just a...

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Board of Trustees approves joint venture with Signature HealthCARE, commits $5 million kykernel.com/129916/news/boa…

Board of Trustees approves joint venture with Signature HealthCARE, commits $5 million

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved a joint venture to create a skilled nursing facility in Lexington and a $30 million grant at their meeting on Friday, Oct. 23. The Board of...

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No. 23 Kentucky defeats No. 19 Texas Tech in exhibition game kykernel.com/129885/digital/…

PHOTOS: No. 23 Kentucky defeats No. 19 Texas Tech in exhibition game

No. 23 Kentucky basketball outlasts No. 19 Texas Tech to close out exhibition play on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.

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No. 23 Kentucky men’s basketball took down No. 19 Texas Tech 76-65 inside Rupp Arena. Jenna Lifshen is on site to catch you up on everything that happened and what led to the Cats’ dominant performance.
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173 seconds of near-perfect basketball fuels No. 23 Kentucky past No. 19 Texas Tech kykernel.com/129870/sports/1…

173 seconds of near-perfect basketball fuels No. 23 Kentucky past No. 19 Texas Tech

With eight minutes left in the first half, you could nearly hear a pin drop in Rupp Arena. Kentucky had struggled offensively against Texas Tech, shooting just 33.3% from the field and going 0-for-9...

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Pop! Goes the Kernel: Season 4 Episode 6 open.spotify.com/episode/3DA…
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No. 23 Kentucky men’s basketball faces their first true test of the season clashing with No. 19 Texas Tech at 7 p.m. Jenna Lifshen is on site to catch you up on everything you need to know heading into the matchup.
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