Center strives for equality

2007-10-01T00:00:00-04:00October 1st, 2007|Uncategorized|

The mission of the DRC is a relatively simple one. It ensures that individuals with disabilities will have equal opportunity to fully benefit from everything the university has to offer. "The staff of the DRC serves as a resource on disability-related issues to members of the university community and the community at large," said Cathy Patus, director of the center.

Junior linebacker arrested, kicked off team

2007-10-01T00:00:00-04:00October 1st, 2007|Uncategorized|

University of Louisville football junior linebacker Willie Williams was dismissed from the team after being arrested last week. The 22-year old Williams, who had been arrested 11 times prior to enrolling at U of L, was stopped for driving a car with the music playing too loudly on West Broadway, said Louisville police spokesman Phil Russell.

U of L seeks campus-wide smoking ban

2007-10-01T00:00:00-04:00October 1st, 2007|Uncategorized|

As cities across the United States issue smoking bans in public areas, the University of Louisville is considering following suit for the Belknap campus. A smoking ban, which would eliminate all smoking on the main campus, is being discussed by U of L administration, Provost Shirley Willihnganz said.

Greek life not for everyone

2007-10-01T00:00:00-04:00October 1st, 2007|Uncategorized|

Greek life pervades the University of Louisville campus so much that one may try to recall the Greek alphabet, translate the letters on a Chi Omega's tote bag or decipher the chalking on the sidewalks in front of Ekstrom library like the ancient runes of Delphi.

Dictator’s speech a draw

2007-10-01T00:00:00-04:00October 1st, 2007|Uncategorized|

Last Monday, the United States proved why American society is one of the freest societies on earth. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of Iran and professed enemy of America, Israel and freedom in general, was the guest speaker at Columbia University in New York City.

America is falling from grace

2007-10-01T00:00:00-04:00October 1st, 2007|Uncategorized|

The United States is fading as a global powerhouse. What is even sadder is that no one seems to know or care about it, despite the urgent facts that are appearing. Do people not care because we have become spoiled by the earnings of our achievements? Is it that citizens assume this will fix itself? Or, as you are reading this now, do you see me as an extreme pessimist? Well, here are some reasons that will hopefully open eyes as to why America's falling from the top of the food chain.

Cardinal Corner offers

2007-10-01T00:00:00-04:00October 1st, 2007|Uncategorized|

Every once in a while, students need a little time away from writing papers and studying for exams. That's when they turn to the Cardinal Corner game room. According to Assistant Director of Intramural Sports John Smith, the Cardinal Corner was used for breaks approximately 38,000 times last year.

Avast ye! Pirates plunder tailgating

2007-10-01T00:00:00-04:00October 1st, 2007|Uncategorized|

For most students, dressing up as a pirate for a University of Louisville football game begs the question of "why?" For some, however, the question is "why not?" At the last U of L home game against Syracuse University, a group of about 15-20 students dressed as pirates, complete with eye patches, hooks and bandanas.

Many seek food variety

2007-10-01T00:00:00-04:00October 1st, 2007|Uncategorized|

As enrollment climbs at the University of Louisville, Chartwells' food service quality and quantity is under a tight squeeze, as the food supplier tries to meet the demands of over 20,000 hungry students while still offering healthier options. After the Student Activities Center installed its first floor fast food eateries, many students have complained about a lack of diverse food options on campus.

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