Kentucky state legislators have put forth an attack on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the commonwealth’s public university campuses, failing to recognize these initiatives are the best way to preserve the commonwealth’s future. Out of touch lawmakers are working to remove programs that create a safe space for difficult discussions and an atmosphere of.
The Kentucky Kernel attended its first Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC) in Troy, Alabama, from Feb. 23 through Feb. 25, taking home 17 awards. The event featured award ceremonies, keynote speakers, in-person sessions and on-site competitions, all of which tested the knowledge of multimedia journalism for participating students in a timely manner. Kernel Editor-in-Chief Hannah Stanley.
Editor’s Note: Each year, the Kentucky Kernel sets up two couples on a blind date, with Editor-in-Chief Hannah Stanley and Managing and Photo Editor Abbey Cutrer selecting students based on their answers to a survey about their personality, sexual preference and hopes for the date. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, the couples met up for their.
The staff of the Kentucky Kernel won the General Excellence award among 47 others at the 2024 Kentucky Press Association (KPA) Winter convention. KPA recognized the work of news outlets across the state in a multitude of categories on Jan. 26, the second day of the two-day convention hosted in Bowling Green. The Kernel was.