The University of Louisville men and women's swim teams competed in dual meets the past two weekends against instate rivals University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University. The No. 31 women's team split the two meets, while the men were defeated both times.
In a direct response to the 'Stop the Chomp' campaign proposed by Andrew Krumme, I have recognized the argument proposed and frankly it is weak and uncalled for. Krumme's article was not only ridiculous but unsportsmanlike as he took a low blow to the spirit group identified as the Cardinal Chompers.
Neighboring and cutting through the Belknap Campus of the University of Louisville are miles of train tracks used by heavy locomotives and countless railcars that pass by on an hourly basis. Just two weeks ago in Bullitt County, a train hauling toxic chemicals derailed and caught fire, forcing the county to declare an emergency.
The Flux has announced the 2007 edition of its iPod Film Festival, which debuted last year with entries from 11 countries. Thanks to sponsorship from Small Dog Electronics, the festival is free to enter this year, with an iPod awarded to the winner in each category and a Mac mini computer given to the Best of Fest recipient.
In spite of having the fourth highest average attendance per game in the nation in 2006, University of Louisville fans are often ridiculed for their lack of support and the comfort that they find in their expensive seats that keeps them from standing up. Stuart Grossman, equipped with his referee jersey, considers himself a throwback to how fans used to be.
Whether it is celebrities trying to win for a charity or professionals playing, it is entertaining the masses. College students are now trying to get a piece of the quick cash and they can through online poker and gambling Web sites. All it takes to gamble online is access to a credit card and a computer.
This week, after a 72-59 win over No. 18 University of Pittsburgh, the University of Louisville women's basketball team takes on unranked Villanova this evening at the Pavilion in Philadelphia, PA. Villanova comes into the game with a losing record in the Big East, 1-6.
Head coach Rick Pitino and the Louisville men's basketball team seems to be finally showing signs of life. After an impressive win last Monday against the University of Connecticut, the Cards followed things up with a gusty performance versus Syracuse. Despite shooting under 30 percent from beyond the arc, being down virtually the entire game and still no Derrick Caracter, this team found a way to win.
The flu virus, also known as influenza, has hit Lexington and other parts of Kentucky. Dr. Joshua Quaye, a family doctor for Norton Community Medical Associates, has seen a lot of sick people, although not one case of the flu, yet. "It's coming. All it takes is one or two people, and then everyone has it," Quaye said.
Football schedule set for 2007-08 season Coming off the best season in school history, and the school's first ever BCS appearance, the University of Louisville will take on Division 1-AA Murray State University in their season home opener. The two teams have met 16 times with Louisville leading the series 10-6.
