Sniffling. Sneezing. Coughing. This may sound like your typical medicinal advertisement, but these symptoms become reality for college-aged students during this time of year.
"Being sick this time of the year is very common because we are indoors more," Director of Campus Health Services Karen Newton said. "After circulating around the planet, the flu virus hits this area of the globe. People actually refer to this as the cold and flu season, it lasts from about November to early March."

The University of Louisville's Board of Trustees made their way through a busy meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13, with issues of Robert Felner, the mandatory meal plan controversy and possible budget cuts from the state weighing heavily on everyone's minds.

As Barack Obama took the stage in Chicago's Grant Park on Tuesday, Nov. 4, having just secured enough votes to be declared president, many citizens, both white and black, took to rejoicing in the streets or sat with their eyes glued to the television, anticipating Obama's first address in his new position of leadership. For many, it was a time to rejoice. For others, it was a moment to reflect on just how much America had changed.
Many in the University of Louisville community were no exception.
"I am inspired by [Obama's] great example," sophomore communication major Jaison Gardner said. "The tide is shifting in the right direction. He is definitely a black person to look up to."