When The Strokes released their debut album, "Is This It," in 2001, it was named Album of the Decade by New Musical Express magazine, all while other media outlets heralded the group as the saviors of rock and roll.
A seminar entitled "What is Media Literacy?" was held on Tuesday, Feb. 15 to help kick off the fourth annual Body Awareness Body Appreciation week, directed by Campus Health Services Health Promotion.
Singer, songwriter Conor Oberst has been a part of numerous musical acts and groups, but the band Bright Eyes remains to be his most well-known project. Bright Eyes, consisting of Oberst, the multi-talented musician and producer Mike Mogis, and trumpet and piano player Nate Walcott, has released a total of nine albums with their tenth preparing to drop on Feb. 15.
The 2010 film "Exit Through the Gift Shop" explores the street art of many influential modern artists, most notably the work of British artist Banksy.
On Feb. 11 the Student Activities Board and 91.9 WFPK Radio of Louisville hosted another Live Lunch in the Red Barn at the University of Lousville.
The ninth annual International Fashion Show transformed the University of Louisville Student Activities Center multipurpose room into a Midnight Chic event on Friday, Jan. 28.
Robin Chrisman is the director of the Student Activities Board and a senior communication major.
If I'd been asked four years ago what was meant by the term "Snooki," my first guess would've been some kind of pastry or perhaps a board game. I can hear it now:
"Hey, pass me that Snooki. I'm starving."
The University of Louisville offers so many recognized student organizations that students may not be aware of them all. The RSO Summit recently brought the different organizations together to learn from each other.
On Jan. 28, the University of Louisville A&S Office for International, Diversity, and Outreach Programs, along with the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, kicked off the 2011 African American Film Series.
Though they've remained relatively unchallenged, My Morning Jacket has long held the title of best alternative rock group to come out of the great state of Kentucky.
