Plans for a new building for the Health Sciences faculty of the University of Louisville have been approved. U of L President Dr. James R. Ramsey has obtained a recommendation from the Board of Trustees for up to $10 million to be earmarked for the project.
The west end of Louisville is facing some hefty issues, including a lack of educational programs, increasing health problems among its residents and rising crime rates within its communities. Hoping to help the dilemma, the University of Louisville has developed a promising resolution.
A provision to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) known as the Aid Elimination Penalty, was amended by Congress under the 1998 reauthorization of the act. The drug provision asks all students who file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form about past drug charges.
Lesson number one for a football manager is silence is synonymous with success. The less that they hear from the coaches, the better they are doing their job. "The silence is our praise," said sophomore manager Patrick Beiting. There are 11 managers aiding the University of Louisville football squad, nine of which are on scholarships.
The reality television craze seems to be making a huge impact in today's culture. Like a disease, it has invaded the airwaves (and brain waves) of media-drone audiences everywhere, spanning throughout all demographic age groups. This type of programming streams from the creative outlets of network producers who take our cultural standards and virtually destroy them.
The University of Louisville Block Party and Foam Part are among the most popular and largest festivities held during Homecoming Week. Carnival rides, inflatables and ample food highlighted the annual Block Party, which took place Oct. 12, hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Student Activities Board (SAB).
Some of the great ethical questions of our day are present in political discourse. Difficult issues such as abortion and the torture of prisoners define the landscape of American politics. Democrats try to set a socially permissive standard without alienating people of faith; Republicans attempt to balance safety and security with other universal principles.
The leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping and Halloween is just around the corner. But this time of year, the only thing on most high school seniors' minds is what college they will be enrolled in this time next year. College is a rite of passage for this generation.
Brian Brohm, starting his first game since injuring his thumb versus Miami, looked impressive throwing for 324 yards and a touchdown. However, the Louisville Cardinals' defense was the key in a 23-17 win over Big East foe Cincinnati. "It all came down to the defense," said defensive back, Gavin Smart.
Depression screenings will be taking place on Oct. 23 and 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The screenings offer students an opportunity to come forward and seek help for any emotional problems that they may be experiencing. On Oct. 23, the screenings will be held in the Student Activities Center, as well as at the Commuter Services Center in Davidson Hall.
