Shore no more: Even with ‘Jersey Shore’ cancelled, there are still plenty of horrible reality shows
By Genevieve Mills– “Good riddance” “Thank God” and “Yesss” were just some of the comments readers had on the online articles announcing Jersey Shore’s cancellation. It seems that Jersey Shore is a show that you either love or hate. Yes, there were some comments expressing regret that the show is ending, but many of them [...]
Devolution: While the rest of America moves on, Kentucky continues to debate evolution versus intelligent design
August 28, 2012 No Comment
By Aaron Williams– The Kentucky Grand Ole’ Party made headlines a few weeks ago when they, particularly Representative Ben Waide and Senators David Givens and Mike Wilson, expressed outrage that high school biology exams would test Kentucky students’ basic understanding of the theory of evolution. The “controversial” test material comes as a result of a [...]
Continue reading …Coupons for care: Paul Ryan’s healthcare plan would effectively dissolve Medicare
August 28, 2012 No Comment
By Lee Cole– Who is Paul Ryan? Ayn Rand’s 1957 novel “Atlas Shrugged” begins with a similar question regarding John Galt, the mythic, capitalistic hero of her work. As Ryan has admitted he is an avowed Rand fan, the question seemed appropriate in the wake of his selection as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate. The [...]
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By Michelle Eigenheer– Two months after the Kony 2012 video went viral, the hype has died and Twitter feeds have since calmed down. Why is it that such a seemingly important humanitarian effort only mattered to people for a month or two? There are a few reasons, the first being that the majority of people [...]
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By Marianna Michael– Dorm life is something every kid has pictured since watching Boy Meets World. It’s painted as a place to grow up, make friends, and have fun. University of Louisville Properties offers all this and a little bit more in Community Park. Community Park, or CP as its residents call it, is located [...]
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By Michelle Eigenheer– Going to college at a metro university such as the University of Louisville can pose a challenge when it comes to student housing. Boxed in on all sides, it’s hard for U of L to spread out and build more student housing accommodations. Old Louisville, pushing against Bettie Johnson and Cardinal Towne, [...]
Continue reading …Cardinal politics: Is the economy decreasing young voter turnout in 2012?
February 28, 2012 No Comment
By Anna Meany– Comparing political enthusiasm in young voters of 2012 to that of those in 2008 is difficult. Even though I was only 17, I rallied behind Barack Obama and the democrat party in support of a new administration. Now, four years later, even I find it hard to get passionate about politics. In [...]
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By Michael Baldwin– Sexual objectification and binge drinking mark house and venue parties organized by fraternities. I couldn’t believe that the naughty schoolgirl party, a Tau Kappa Epsilon ten-year tradition, is a publicized event. What woman would willingly dress like that for simple amusement of their male peers? Where are those who don’t prefer dressing [...]
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By Kassie Roberts– As the new semester begins, many students look forward to new classes. A new semester brings a fresh start and another chance to get the most from tuition costs. Unfortunately, the least obvious deterrent to class time is the most important part: Professors. Specifically, professors in so-called “smart” classrooms don’t know how [...]
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By Michelle Eigenheer– The term “hipster” is one often used in today’s pop culture to describe a certain type of person – this person can typically be identified by clothing that appears to have come out of a 1990’s Goodwill, non-prescription glasses reminiscent of Buddy Holly, and a taste for obscure underground music. The [...]
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