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Kissing Away Cancer: A Valentine party for charity

By Laura Diaz– In their search for a breast cancer awareness fundraiser, Zeta Tau Alpha and Beta Theta Pi worked together to organize Kiss Away Cancer, which was a fair held at the Red Barn on Thursday, Feb. 9. Both Greek organizations share the same philanthropy — breast cancer awareness. Entrance was $5 at the [...]

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Religious experience: Evening Prayer at the Hindu temple of kentucky

By Sydney Garrett– The Hindu Temple of Kentucky is in the north side of Louisville off Westport road. Drive through the residential area found on Accomack Drive and look for a wide driveway. Hidden behind a line of trees and a few brick houses, the large temple is recognizable due to its intricate architecture and [...]

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Scene and Heard 2.7.12

1. Blood Drive- Feb. 8 | 11AM-5PM Come to the Red Barn this Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to give life. Register at redcrossblood.org and enter code 2390. Walk-ins are also welcome. This blood drive is sponsored by the Cultural Center and the University of Louisville Black Diamond Choir. 2.Book-In-Common Conversation Cafe Feb [...]

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Juliet Schor gives lecture on green economics and plenitude

By Joshua Davis– Once again the University of Louisville has pulled together some fantastic speakers for a lecture series that was kicked off this past Friday. Juliet Schor, a Professor of Sociology at Boston College and prolific author, spoke to the lecture group via Skype. This was not simply for her convenience but was a [...]

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Tim and Eric’s billion dollar review: A ‘Shrimtastic’ good time, if you’re into that sort of thing

By John Wesley Wilson– Depending on which person you ask, Tim and Eric–comedians famous for their absurdist Adult Swim series “Tom Goes to the Mayor” and “Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show: Great Job!”– are either among the most cutting-edge alternative comedians of the last decade or the most untalented goobers that ever walked the earth. [...]

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Writing as a student: A conversation with author Ian Eviston

By Josephine Lee– Sophomore Ian Eviston has just completed a task that may seem daunting to most, writing a book. “The Genesis Saga: Awakening,” available on the Kindle and Nook, aims to be the first in a series of five that explores a fantasy world plagued by magical warfare. The Cardinal sat down with the [...]

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‘The Artist’ deserves your attention

By Ben Nance– Do you enjoy silent films? If your answer to this question is “yes,” then see “The Artist.” If your answer to this question is “no,” then see “The Artist.” If your answer is, “I’ve never seen a silent film,” then for the love of all that is good in the world, please [...]

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Scene and Heard 1.31.12

This week– Carol Everett, ‘Blues for an Alabama Sky,’ Mark Winne, Green Economics Lecture Series, An Afternoon with Leigh Anne Tuohy, Men’s basketball vs. uconn 1. Carol Everett: Former abortion provider Carol Everett was involved in the operation of four abortion clinics from 1977 to 1983, overseeing 35,000 pregnancy terminations. As an abortion provider and [...]

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Site piques student Pinterest

By Josephine Lee– Go up to any girl on campus, ask her what Pinterest is and nine times out of ten, she’ll know what you’re talking about. Pinterest.com, which has grown exponentially in popularity in recent months, is a social networking website that allows users to “pin” interests, inspirations and images onto different bulletin boards, [...]

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Have a good day now, Pumpkin. Terry Beard, snack-time hero of Davidson Hall

By Nathan Douglas– “You’re the lady at Davidson,” is a phrase all too common for Simply To Go worker Terry Beard. Ms. Beard has become an iconic figure of sorts on the University of Louisville campus, making many students’ days with her endearing words, which resonate throughout Davidson Hall. Among the 22,000-some students at U [...]

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