In celebration of the University of Louisville's new Middle East and Islamic Studies and Arabic Language Studies programs, the atrium of Lutz Hall is transforming into an Arab Market, but just for tonight. Officially dubbed "Al-Souk: Experience Morocco," this event is sure to offer a sweet taste of Moroccan culture while celebrating the arrival of two unique study programs at U of L.

Phoenix Hill Tavern welcomed Louisville's music lovers to enjoy the pop/rock group Dr. Dog this past Saturday (November 3rd). A full room of rock enthusiasts patiently awaited Dr. Dog to take the stage after two hours of opening acts. The crowd's excitement definitely proved it was worth the wait.

No your Mama didn't leave her Duran Duran or Tears for Fears cassette tape playing, she actually is playing the CD "Bring on the Comets" by the Louisville band VHS or Beta. Although their style may seem reminiscent of 80's pop music, they are offering something fresh amongst today's hard rock wannabes, "Sexyback" sounds, and the hip flop that is playing on the radio.

Before the America's Next Top Model craze swept the nation, the U of L Student Activates Board utilized fashion to bring people together. This Thursday they will do it again. November 9th at 7:00 PM in the Multipurpose room of the SAC, the SAB will host the annual International Fashion Show.

Beginning Nov. 9, the University of Louisville welcomes Polish students to the School of Music for the transcontinental performance of the year. Performed by a Polish-American cast, composed by Mozart and sung in Italian, "Marriage of Figaro" ("Le Nozze de Figaro") is the latest production from U of L's School of Music.

Liquor is involved in 39 percent of automobile fatalities in the United States. Heavy drinking can harm your liver, heart, unborn children and social status. All we, as drinkers, ever hear about is why alcohol is bad for us.? Well, I say alcohol is good for you.

While in D.C. last month, I purchased the magazine "Lilith," a Jewish feminist magazine. As my friend flipped through it she said, "This magazine is really high quality," and I said, "Those Jews, they always have everything high quality." After I said it, I was like "Whoa!" Many times we just stick our feet in our mouths with the stereotypes we express.

I'll admit it: I'm a political science major and my vote will not be in today's election. But I'm not alone. According to the Census Bureau, in 2004 only 46.7 percent of those age 18-24 voted in that presidential election. Generally speaking, non-presidential elections, especially those in an off-year, have even lower voter turn out.

Far too many University of Louisville students won't be participating in today's election; not because they don't want to, but because they have a more pressing issue to deal with: class. Many students are eligible to vote via absentee balloting, but won't, either because they don't know how to or because they don't realize that you have to apply for such a ballot a week in advance. For other students, those registered in Jefferson County, voting may also be inconvenient. Students who live on campus but are registered at their permanent residence...

After its last annual trip ended in controversy, the International Service Learning Program was re-instated Friday. In March, the University of Louisville program was under fire when four black female students were allegedly left behind in Belize. According to U of L Vice President for Student Affairs Dr.