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U of L Immigration Clinic director talks Visa issues and ICE enforcement

By Sara Montoya The significant wave of immigration reform by the Trump administration has brought confusion and chaos to those trying to make a life for themselves in the United States, whether temporary or permanent. Educational institutions in particular struggle to keep up with the new regulations as students across the country are having their

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Bradley discusses U of L’s future in first media appearance

By Sara Montoya U of L’s new president, Dr. Gerry Bradley, spoke with the media at Grawmeyer Hall on Thursday. This marks his second public relations event as president, although he has sent email communications to students and faculty since his appointment. He first addressed the confusion surrounding former president Kim Schatzel’s resignation and his

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OPINION: Entry-Level? More like experienced but paid minimum wage

By Rose Rodriguez The end of the semester is upon us, which also means summer plans are being arranged. Some will go straight into working, others will take advantage of the few months off and relax. And there will even be some who will be looking at gaining experience through summer internships. But for graduates,

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The out-of-state versus local college experience

By Arial Collins  The University of Louisville has a diverse student body, with students having various backgrounds and originating from a range of places. Because of this, both local and out-of-state students can have different experiences on what college looks and feels like. Adah Mays, an out of-state student, and Bowee Chang, a local student,

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OPINION: The DoEducation shutdown is for the good of the education system

By Ben Steutermann On Friday, March 21, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the closure of the Department of Education. He later told the press “I think the states will be…running the Department of Education very soon.” The question on everybody’s mind is very simple: why?  Before we explore that, it is important

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HB 4 passes, U of L responds

By Sara Montoya On Thursday, the Kentucky General Assembly voted to override Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of House Bill 4 (HB 4), officially enacting it into law. The bill prohibits public universities and colleges from funding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and bans the establishment of any offices or training related to those programs.

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Communication Department to host student showcase

Want to learn more about The Louisville Cardinal and U of L’s Communication Department? On Wednesday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, the department is hosting its annual Communication Student Showcase. The event, which is held in the Strickler Hall lobby, exhibits the achievements of communication students and the work they have completed in

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Adobe Creative Cloud faces potential cut at U of L

By Sara Montoya Amid ongoing revisions to the services provided by the University of Louisville, one of the most widely used software suites is under threat. Adobe Creative Cloud, which includes renowned programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, may no longer be available as a free resource in the future.  In late January the

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Connecting through courses: Professor Ashlock’s take on learning formats

By Rose Rodriguez At least twice a year, college students are faced with the difficult challenge of deciding whether to take in-person courses, online classes, or a mixture of both. This is a hot topic on everyone’s mind, for both professors and students, when course registration begins. Director of Communications and Professor Mary Ashlock offered

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OPINION: Kentucky House Bill 4 hinders college student belonging and support 

By University of Louisville Faculty   Kentucky House Bill 4 (HB4) puts the sense of belonging for many students under threat. HB4 promises to eliminate and dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, initiatives, and related “concepts” in Kentucky universities, based on the claim that such initiatives and concepts are “discriminatory.”   This argument, however, falls flat

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Students adjust to extreme weather conditions

By Arial Collins  This semester has had its ups and downs with the weather conditions. With frequent transitions  from warm, sunny days to snowy, frigid ones, students are forced to adjust to the extreme weather while still balancing their studies. However, students have managed to push through this  semester despite its snowy setbacks. Two U

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Immigration enforcement increases, U of L responds

By Sara Montoya-Obando As efforts to curb illegal immigration increase in the United States, many scramble to make sense of the new federal and state regulations. Amid confusion about their rights and unlawful arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), individuals and families are left in limbo, unsure of their safety and legal protections. This

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U of L issues hiring freeze in response to new executive orders

By Payton Carns The University of Louisville implemented a university-wide hiring freeze this week following the uncertainty of President Trump’s executive orders. “Given the volatility, uncertainty and potential impact on UofL’s financial situation, the university is being proactive in implementing strategic fiscal management measures to ensure a balanced budget,” wrote U of L President Kim

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OPINION: Financial literacy should be a graduation requirement

By Ben Steutermann We all know the tired old stereotype: broke college kid, eating dollar store ramen and instant coffee to get by on not enough money while paying outlandish student debts.  Driving an old beater with a ruined heater, if you have a car at all, working a dead-end job to make ends meet.

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OPINION: Trump has kept his promises

By Ben Steutermann It has been over three weeks since the Inauguration, and every two-bit politician in our nation’s seedy capital must be confused. Donald Trump made a whole host of promises on the campaign trail to deport illegal aliens, drill for oil, implement tariffs, and many more. When he took office, to the average

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