The U.S. Census Bureau stated that by 2015, there will be 30 million Americans between the ages of 18 and 24. If things continue the way they are now, about 11 million of those will be un-insured. "You shouldn't go a day without health insurance. Bad stuff happens to people who are young and healthy and feel invincible," stated Sandra Block, financial columnist for USA Today.
Rumor has it many students in the University of Louisville communication department would say that Professor William E. Thompson is the favorite among them. The popular professor received his undergraduate degrees in journalism and English from the University of Missouri and his master's in educational administration at U of L.
Faced with an impending 12 percent tuition hike for the 2007-08 school year, the Student Government Association of the University of Louisville is launching the "Skip Class 2-7-07" initiative during the month of January. The initiative encourages students to appeal to state legislators in a campaign for affordable tuition and full state funding for the university.
The new year promises more policies, procedures, politics and propaganda that will fuel the fodder of discourse. Gay marriage will undoubtedly be at the top of that list, especially as statistics show that one out of every tenth person is gay. In 2004, Massachusetts was the only state to legalize gay marriages, and now voters are pressing to reverse the decision.
Bobby Petrino resigned Sun., Jan. 7, as the head football coach from the University of Louisville, opting to take a new job as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Petrino left, more than likely favoring the higher pay, larger prestige and fame that comes along with being a coach in the NFL.
For those who believe that there exists a clash of civilizations between Islamic nations and the West, no one phenomenon better exemplifies this conflict in values than suicide bombing. The logic of suicide bombing confounds political thinkers, and many conflicting accounts of a bomber's rationale have been speculated.
There will be a sharp contrast in Louisville during this year's celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. As usual local politicians, multicultural organizations and civil rights activists have prepared a variety of polished and pristine events to further drain King's legacy.
The Cardinals are on the right track. The University of Louisville's track and field team opened their indoor season at the Fast Start Invitational hosted by Southern Illinois University on Dec. 8. The men's and women's teams set a combined eight school records en route to winning four events and earning four NCAA qualifying marks.
Continuum' John Mayer Released date: In stores With the release of "Continuum," John Mayer has transformed from a pop heartthrob to a blues singer. The tracks on the album are not typical, but rather a touching insight to the artistís soul. The album may seem a bit dull to some, but the lyrics provide touching insight to everyday problems of life.
The University of Louisville Cardinals made their first trip to a major BCS Bowl game and were victorious after defeating the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 24-13 in the FedEx Orange Bowl. Students, fans and friends trekked to Miami, Fla., for the Jan. 2 game, ringing in the New Year with style and a 12-1 overall team finish.
