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Hostile white university: U of L professor says House Bill 4 was never the only problem

By Brennan Allen There is a common consensus among minority students at the University of Louisville (at least those involved in politics) that our greatest enemy is House Bill 4 and the changes it brought.  But to Dr. Ricky L. Jones, House Bill 4 only acted as a gateway for universities that already didn’t really

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Savage Synclair: national champion and voice for women’s athletics

By Kenedra Richardson University of Louisville track and field standout Synclair Savage made history this year by becoming the first athlete in program history to win an NCAA national title in the women’s long jump.   Savage’s winning performance also set a new program record and helped elevate Louisville’s national profile in collegiate track and field.  

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Letter to the editor: Celebrating the university’s diversity isn’t enough

By Bailey Burroughs In the face of more and more ICE arrests occurring every day, our students, both international and domestic, need more than the reassurance that our campus is diverse. An email titled “Celebrating our Diverse and Inclusive Campus” was sent out to students on May 7 by the University of Louisville’s Office of

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UofL cancels Lavender Graduation in compliance with House Bill 4

By Sara Montoya The University of Louisville officially canceled a long-standing graduation ceremony for LGBTQ+ students amid new federal and statewide policies restricting any practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lavender Graduation, as referred to by universities that honor the ceremony, is a reception held to celebrate the achievements and contributions of LGBTQ+ students. It is

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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 protest for DEI, call for President Schatzel’s resignation

By Jai’Michael Anderson On Friday, Feb. 28 University of Louisville students organized a statewide “Day of DEI” advocating to keep diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on Kentucky campuses. The action comes in response to recent government opposition to DEI such as HB4, which was introduced to the Kentucky General Assembly last month.

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Kentucky students and faculty raise awareness about DEI

By Jai’Michael Anderson On Jan. 28, University students and staff across the state advocated for protecting diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on Kentucky campuses. The Student Coalition for DEI at U of L and several other RSOs at the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, Murray State University, and Morehead State University, partnered with

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