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Variety of meal options on and off-campus: Campus offers many different dining options: fast food, sushi, Mexican and Italian

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Attention orientation students: although Wendy's, Papa John's, and Subway may be the only food options open during your stay, they are by no means the only ones offered by the university.

Student Government Association President Rudy Spencer stressed to incoming students the importance of considering all available options when eating on campus.

Students weigh the costs and benefits of housing

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Patrick Beiting has lived both on and off campus, but now enjoys the freedom of the latter.

Like many other students at the University of Louisville, Beiting lived on campus his freshman year, but has since moved into a house with some of his friends.

"You have more freedom and more responsibility when you live off campus," said Beiting, a junior communication major.

Who is SGA? Meet the top four

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rudy Spencer
President
Senior political science major

DUTIES:
I am the chief student advocate for them (students) here at U of L. I represent all aspects of student issues, student opinions to the highest level of the University, to the Louisville community and to the Commonwealth.

Caution and vigilance are keys to staying safe: Notification systems keep students informed

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Matt Tompkins never saw it coming.

Following a mid-February night of studying at the University of Louisville's Ekstrom Library, Tompkins, a junior political science major, was assaulted when he walked alone outside of the library to his Delta Upsilon fraternity house.

Q & A with AD Tom Jurich

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

University of Louisville Athletic Director Tom Jurich has proven he knows how to manage a program.

Since his hire in 1997, Jurich has overseen one of the greatest rises in any university across the nation.

He was instrumental in getting the Cards moved to the Big East Conference in 2006, while many sports have gained national recognition under his watch.

The Louisville Cardinal's top-10 impact freshmen for 08-09

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

1.) Samardo Samuels - Men's Basketball - Newark, N.J.

Samuels is the big man expected to fill the big void left by the graduation of center David Padgett. He was named the 2008 USA Today National Player of the Year and should start for the Cardinals from day one.

Destination: Louisville: Louisville cross country runner never ran from anything, but won't stop running

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sarah Weir is used to doing things just in the nick of time.

After spending two years at Lamar University, Weir, a senior exercise science major and member of the cross country team at the University of Louisville, packed up her bags to get as far away from Lamar as possible.

University offers variety of athletic facilities for students: Keeping students in shape a major priority at U of L

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A common dilemma many students face when beginning their college careers out of high school is figuring out how to stay in shape while adjusting to a new schedule.

The Student Activities Center's fitness center offers a variety of different activities to help keep students in shape, including an accessible weight room stocked with treadmills, free and machine weight systems and other cardiovascular equipment.

Editorial: How to Guide: using The Louisville Cardinal

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Enclosed you will find one copy of The Louisville Cardinal newspaper, equipped with news about upcoming events and instructions on how to make your first year at the University of Louisville the best it can be.

As an independent student newspaper, The Cardinal strives to bring unbiased news and culture to the students of U of L.

From The Editor: Voice Yourself

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As I begin my second year as Editor in Chief of The Louisville Cardinal I'm excited about what lies ahead. New people (this includes you), new stories to tell and new challenges await us.

However, as an editor of a student newspaper, I must seek changes in the way the newspaper represents the voices of this campus.

Things freshmen should know before entering college life

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Four years ago when I first stepped foot on the University of Louisville campus, I'll never forget that ball of apprehension lodged into the pit of my stomach. I felt in over my head and scared. However, it took no time at all to learn the tricks of the trade, so to speak, of college life.

Freshmen must strive for intellectual diversity in university setting

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Way back during the Freshmen Orientation of 2004, I had the pleasure of hearing Professor Phil Laemmle's famous "Biscuit Speech." Laemmle was a great teacher and great man who made a positive impact in the lives of numerous students. His annual Biscuit Speech, delivered at freshmen orientation, was about how college freshmen are young and stupid, but by listening to folks like him, they could fix it together.

Cartoon

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dorm life offers fresh advantages

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Being uprooted from home, coming to a college campus in a large city and living in a small room with a stranger would be a daunting prospect to almost anyone.

However, most students agree that with a little perseverance and a healthy attitude, it can be a positive experience.
"[Freshmen] should get to know the people in their dorm and hall," said junior elementary education major Ashley Brown...

Greek life a cog of college

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

To pledge or not to pledge?

That's the question David Scholla faced as he thought about whether or not to join a fraternity during his freshman year at the University of Louisville in the fall of 2005.

He pledged, was accepted and hasn't regretted his decision.

Cardinal Card an invaluable resource for students

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Every freshmen stands in line at least once to have their picture taken on the lower level of the Houchen's building.

And as a first year undergraduate, they have to get used to that picture because it will be attached to their name and their ultimate survival on U of L's campus until they graduate.

Parking imperfect, but purple permit powerful

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Luke Houchens just finished one of the most frustrating semesters of his college career.

Although his class load was not especially difficult, a part of him dreaded coming to campus each day and having to scramble for a parking spot during the peak hours of the parking garage.