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Students sweep aside differences through Broomstick Hockey

Ralph Merkel2009-02-03T00:00:00-05:00February 3rd, 2009|Uncategorized|

Armed with merely a broomstick, tons of athletes flood onto the ice to compete in the annual broomstick hockey event.
Broomstick hockey, also known as broomball and most likely originated in Canada, is now spreading throughout the United States.
For University of Louisville alumni Zach Hensley, the unorthodox sport is the perfect way to get students to connect with one another.

Transfers find difficulty and success

Ralph Merkel2009-02-03T00:00:00-05:00February 3rd, 2009|Uncategorized|

Jackie Washington wasn't always a Cardinal.
The junior sociology major who transferred to the University of Louisville from Cambellsville University her sophomore year chose to come here because, as a bigger city, Louisville offered more career opportunities.

Column: Big East Player of the Year

Ralph Merkel2009-02-03T00:00:00-05:00February 3rd, 2009|Uncategorized|

With two-thirds of the college basketball regular season in the books, it now seems fitting to initiate some realistic discussion regarding late season awards; Big East Player of the Year to be specific.
With that being said, I give you University of Louisville senior forward Terrence Williams.
Now let me explain how I define the POY criteria.

When “L” freezes over

Ralph Merkel2009-02-03T00:00:00-05:00February 3rd, 2009|Uncategorized|

The unpredictable mini vacation last week led to cabin fever and some professors adjusting their schedules.
"The last time the university was closed for this long was 1994," stated University of Louisville spokesman John Drees via e-mail. "We were closed for four days."

Check out what’s on WLCV Radio

Ralph Merkel2009-01-29T00:00:00-05:00January 29th, 2009|Uncategorized|

Find out for yourself by going to http://louisville.edu/rso/wlcv and experience what your campus radio streams through your computer.

You may know some of the DJs, they may share a class or two with you. But did you know they have their own radio shows?

“SNOW DAY”

Ralph Merkel2009-01-27T00:00:00-05:00January 27th, 2009|Uncategorized|

Watching early local news reports for that list of closings due to weather, checking emails hoping for the message from school administration, wondering if one should go ahead and get out from under the safe and warm covers to shower and prepare just in case that message is not sent.

Four days cancelled due to weather. . . so far

Ralph Merkel2009-01-27T00:00:00-05:00January 27th, 2009|Uncategorized|

U of L classes and offices are closed again today. Making this the fourth day and meeting the previous record of number days off due to weather.

LOUISVILLE CARD is one in 15 Worldwide

Ralph Merkel2009-01-27T00:00:00-05:00January 27th, 2009|Uncategorized|

University of Louisville men's basketball senior guard Will Scott isn't used to receiving standing ovations during games.

Four days cancelled due to weather. . . so far

Ralph Merkel2009-01-27T00:00:00-05:00January 27th, 2009|Uncategorized|

U of L classes and offices are closed again today. Making this the fourth day and meeting the previous record of number days off due to weather.

Letter From The Editor: Louisville Cardinal and WLCV Radio Partners Up For U of L

Ralph Merkel2009-01-27T00:00:00-05:00January 27th, 2009|Uncategorized|

Allies joining forces can prove to be a pretty good idea for everyone. We at the Cardinal hope this is the case as we join with University of Louisville's own WLCV radio to bring students, faculty and staff two weekly radio shows to listen to, respond to and hopefully get enlightened by.