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Women’s soccer prepares for archrival UC Bearcats

Ralph Merkel2008-09-16T00:00:00-04:00September 16th, 2008|Uncategorized|

Sophomore defender Meredith Tolley didn't know much about the rivalry between the University of Louisville and the University of Cincinnati when she came to U of L last year.
After her experiences from last year, she understands the importance of the game.
"Last year since I was new I didn't really know about it," Tolley said. "There was a video made about the rivalry with UC and it got me excited, but nothing was more exciting than the game last year. We just feed off everyone's energy."

Ramsey’s annual address highlights student issues

Ralph Merkel2008-09-16T00:00:00-04:00September 16th, 2008|Uncategorized|

In his annual State of the University Address this past Tuesday, University of Louisville President James Ramsey emphasized the achievements and obstacles facing the university, including student-related issues such as housing and food and information technology services.

Homophobia: Growing problems or healing wounds?

Ralph Merkel2008-09-16T00:00:00-04:00September 16th, 2008|Uncategorized|

Sexual orientation is a growing issue throughout the United States, and college campuses are no exception. Most students, regardless of their own sexuality, know a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. The LGBT community has founded several Resident Student Organization's, and they also run many high profile campus-wide events. However, has such an active LGBT community had any impact on the attitudes of others on campus?

Students, players help at Ryder Cup

Ralph Merkel2008-09-16T00:00:00-04:00September 16th, 2008|Uncategorized|

For University of Louisville students who aren't familiar with the Ryder Cup, Seth Ganshirt, junior psychology student, described it as the "Olympics of golf."
"I think the Ryder Cup is a great event for golf," Ganshirt said. "The intensity just goes up to another level, because golf is an individual sport, but in this event it becomes a team concept in playing for your country."

Canoe Regatta

Ralph Merkel2008-09-12T00:00:00-04:00September 12th, 2008|Uncategorized|

School is back in session. Football is in the atmosphere. The days are getting shorter and the feeling of fall is in the air. It is time, time for the Canoe Regatta.

September 14 will mark the 35^th annual Canoe Regatta, and over 350 students are expected to compete. Participants will gather at 11:00 a.m. in the Red Barn for lunch catered by Fazoli's. Then it's off to McNeely Lake at 2:00 p.m. to let the races begin.

Indication of Life

Ralph Merkel2008-09-08T00:00:00-04:00September 8th, 2008|Uncategorized|

James Isaac keeps in mind the words of the late George Carlin when he is on the stage: "The role of the comedian is to figure out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately."
Though he has declared this brash approach to comedy his unofficial motto, he knows all too well that the attitude can have its pitfalls.
"It's sometimes weird to have my mom in the audience when I'm making sex jokes," the senior theater arts major readily admits.

Results disappointing for Madarassy, Olympic experience still worthwhile

Ralph Merkel2008-09-08T00:00:00-04:00September 8th, 2008|Uncategorized|

University of Louisville swimmer and Hungarian native Adam Madarassy had no idea what to expect while waiting for his nation of Hungary to walk out into the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremonies. He stepped into the hallway leading to the stadium and it hit him: he was participating in the Olympics.?
"I didn't really understand how it would be until I got there," Madarassy said. "But when I was in that hallway and I could see and hear all of the people, it was an unbelievable feeling."?

Budget cuts may affect tuition

Ralph Merkel2008-09-08T00:00:00-04:00September 8th, 2008|Uncategorized|

For Rachel Noble, budget cuts at the University of Louisville represent more than just dollars in the minus column. They represent a new burden for the next generation of U of L students to shoulder.
"Incoming students are very concerned about the budget situation," said Noble, a junior communication major, who added that her experience with the student orientation staff at this year's freshman orientation allowed her to better understand the needs of the incoming students. "At this point, they are going to be at the university the longest and they are already concerned with things like ‘how am I going to work and go to school and get things paid for?'"

Going green: U of L works toward sustainability

Ralph Merkel2008-09-08T00:00:00-04:00September 8th, 2008|Uncategorized|

Over the summer, the University of Louisville unveiled new sustainability initiatives meant to make the campus more environmentally friendly. According to President James Ramsey, it is up to higher education to take a leadership role and to continue to "raise the bar on what it means to be environmentally friendly."?

From player to coach, Bustin keeps USA in the Olympics

Ralph Merkel2008-09-08T00:00:00-04:00September 8th, 2008|Uncategorized|

The Olympics are the epitome of athletics; the one event that brings together the best athletes and coaches from more than 200 countries to compete not just for individual or team honors, but for national pride as well.
Pam Bustin, University of Louisville's field hockey head coach, is one of the few who knows what it feels like to be involved in the Olympics as both an athlete and a coach.
Bustin, who was one of the women's field hockey assistant coaches for Team USA at the Olympics this past summer and has been since 2005, also played for the national team in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Ga.