What's in a name? If the name is 'Urinetown,' and refers to the latest musical production put on by the University of Louisville Theatre department, then the answer is everything. The title 'Urinetown' evokes several images, in fact it evokes several smells and gag reflexes too, so why would anyone use it as the name of their musical? Because it has excellent shock value, not to mention it hints at the underlying satire and keeps this parody of musicals from taking itself too seriously-and that's what kept it interesting.

Rice High sophomore Lamont Jones verbally committed to Rick Pitino and the University of Louisville this weekend. The 5-foot-11 point guard, said that he committed to Pitino back during the summer. Scout.com lists Jones as a clutch player with three point range who has the ability to catch and shoot.

As the end of the year approaches, it is time to look back on the year that was. The University of Louisville athletic teams had a series of triumphs and now look forward to the future more so than ever. Men's basketball The youthful Cards had a rough start to begin the year.

Aspiring to be responsible members of the media, it is difficult to comment on something as tragic as what occurred at Virginia Tech. While the story is certainly newsworthy, hordes of media members who flock to a town like Blacksburg in the wake of such a tragedy undermine the gravity of the situation.

While an inquiry into student loan corruption ensues across the country, the Financial Aid Office at the University of Louisville ensures that it works to offer its students the best possible deal with lenders. This month, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo headed an investigation into corrupt arrangements between colleges and loan companies-all at the expense of students.

The Kentucky Derby is typically one of the most difficult horse races to handicap, so if you are planning on laying down some hard-earned cash on a Derby hopeful, be prepared to lose. A field of as many as 20 three-year-old horses under the microscope of national attention behaves erratically, particularly with the screams of the 150,000 in attendance, many of whom are drunk, topless or both.

Ever wonder what happens to the money from unclaimed winning racing tickets from Kentucky's racetracks? It may be surprising that it doesn't end up lining the pockets of Churchill Downs investors; it goes to the Kentucky Racing Health and Welfare Fund Inc.

Voters elect gubernatorial candidates in mock primary The University of Louisville student body elected Ky. Treasurer Jonathon Miller for the Democratic nomination and Gov. Ernie Fletcher for the Republican nomination in a mock primary election Thursday. The election, sponsored by the Student Government Association and McConnell Center, also gave students the opportunity to register for the 2007 gubernatorial election.

In the 1970s, John Usher was playing bass guitar with his band "Circus" at the Red Barn. Now, he's Chairman of the Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Louisville Speed School and has earned a Distinguished Teaching Professor Award. Dr.

To the tune of 28,000 piled into Papa John's Cardinal Stadium to watch the University of Louisville's annual spring game. The scrimmage, which concluded the end of spring drills. The first team offense went up against the first a defense and the second team squads faced each other likewise.