Kentucky State University’s Need For Mascot

Kwahlie Coffman, Reporter

September 24, 2025

FRANKFORT, KY — To represent the Thorobreds and provide campus life with even more spirit, Kentucky State University is searching for a new mascot.   Last week, the university made its search public and invited students who are full of pride and proud of their school to apply...

Shooting at Kentucky State University Dorm Leaves Two Injured, Prompts Campus Lockdown

Zora Cheatham, Reporter

September 14, 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 17, 2025) — A shooting during a party at a Kentucky State University dormitory Saturday evening left two people injured and prompted a temporary campus lockdown, university officials said.  The incident occurred at the Young Hall dorm around 1 to 2 a.m. after...

Kentucky State Defeats Savannah State 37-20

SAVANNAH, Ga - Kentucky State University took the victory over Savannah State 40-37 in a football game Saturday, Sept. 27. Kentucky State held the lead for the entirety of the game. The first quarter score was six to three. Jon McCall scored the touchdown for the Thorobreds. Savannah...

Kentucky State University Women’s Volleyball Team to Begin Conference Play 

ALBANY, Ga – The Kentucky State University women’s volleyball team will officially start conference play this week in the tournament at the Jones Brothers HPER Complex at Albany State University. This is a two-day tournament that will include all 14 SIAC teams.  Kentucky State...

Kentucky’s Anti-DEI Legislation is a Step Backward for Higher Education

Leah Tubbs, Reporter

March 25, 2025

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On March 6, 2025, the Kentucky House of Representatives passedHouse Bill 4 with an 81-18 vote, shifting the state's approach to diversity, equity, andinclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education. Rep. Jennifer Decker, R-Waddy, sponsored the bill. The legislation...

Fire Alarms in the Halls

Brandon MacCarter, Reporter

March 4, 2025

During the second full week on campus at Kentucky State many studentswere still settling in. The last thing students needed was fires and fire alarms at all different times ofthe day and night. I interviewed students at Kentucky State University who stay in"The Halls", and...

Thorobred News Staff receives multiple awards from KPA

Ma’Rico Holland II, Editor

The Kentucky Press Association recently announced its award winners for the 2020 KPA News Excellence. These awards were given to the best publications from the 2020 year in the Kentucky area. The KPA News Excellence in Kentucky Newspapers was judged by members of the North Carolina Press...

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