In the 16th century, Copernicus proposed the earth revolved around the sun, rather than vice versa. Today, approximately 500 years later, a recent study shows that college students nationwide envision a different center of the universe, themselves. Today's crop of college students are significantly more narcissistic than those in years past, according to a recent study, conducted by five esteemed psychologists, at San Diego University.

The United Nations Children's Fund is an international non-governmental organization whose goals are to protect and promote the health, education and equality of every child. The University of Louisville has its own organization, better known as UNICEF-UL, who supports UNICEF, and the goals they seek to achieve are at a more local level.

Among fees which may increase next year are student housing and meal plan rates. The University of Louisville Board of Trustees is set to consider measures which would up both pricing schedules for the 2007-08 school year. The agenda for Thursday's meeting shows proposals that, if approved, mean upping meal plan costs by an average of $140.

In a statement issued by Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing John Drees, the University of Louisville showed disappointment in the Kentucky Legislature for its failure to act on issues concerning U of L. Students should be equally perturbed.

The upcoming Association of Black Students elections will be a significant crossroads for the organization. The two possible paths are representing by the contrasting personalities of the 2007 presidential candidates, OJ Oleka and Rosie Washington. Previous years suggest the ABS' role in the University of Louisville community will be determined by the character of its president.

The College Republicans of the University of Louisville hosted "The Legacy Dinner" on March 31. The formal event held at the Frasier Arms Museum downtown featured state candidate hopefuls as well as Rev. John Crittenden as the keynote speaker. Candidates present were Rep.

November 2008 is only 20 months away. For those who dream of residence on Pennsylvania Avenue, it's about time to form exploratory committees, make the Sunday talk show rounds and, most importantly, raise more cash than Rick Pitino spends on suits. Democratic candidates are still trying to figure out which side of the War on Terror they are supposed to be on.

The women biggie-sized the score of the McDonald's All American Game at Freedom Hall. The 24 high school stars that united from across the nation combined to score 181 points, with the East team taking home a 105-76 victory. The Wednesday night game was the sixth installment of the McDonald's Women's All American Game, and marked the first time the event had been played in Louisville.

The Mini Baja team is preparing to compete in the Mini Baja East competition on April 12-15 in Ocala, Fla. However, one minor problem still remains: the team still needs to finish the car. This task has proved to be significant as the team is now racing the clock to have the vehicle ready on time.

Sorority to throw homeless slumber party Zeta Phi Beta sorority will be sleeping out in the Red Barn this Saturday night to benefit the homeless. They will be collecting gently used clothes and canned goods for Salvation Army and a speaker form the Coalition for the Homeless will speak at the event that begins at 6 p.