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Coffee shops every U of L student needs to know about

By Lizzie Sexton As deadlines approach, you will no longer question if you need coffee, but where in Louisville is the best spot to get it? With tons of local coffee shops near campus, find out which one fits your vibe. University of Louisville students and staff are all familiar with Starbucks on campus, but

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Bourbon & Beyond 2025: Where music, food and community collide

By Kylie Cox and Josie Simpson  Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond returned this September for another four-day takeover of the Kentucky Exposition Center fairgrounds. Once again, it proved why it has become the city’s premier music, bourbon, and food festival. With massive crowds pouring in from across the country, the festival boasted one of its most

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How two programs are fighting local food insecurity

By Kenedra Richardson National statistics reveal that approximately 23% of undergraduate students report experiencing low or very low food security, with an additional 12 % reporting marginal food security. When combined, over one-third of undergraduates are affected by some degree of food insecurity. Graduate students also face this challenge. These figures translate to more than

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Louder Than Life 2025 brings big names and a bigger venue

By Noah Jennings The annual Louisville rock and heavy metal music festival, Louder Than Life, is kicking off this week. This four-day-long event will start on Thursday, Sept. 18 and end on  Sunday, Sept. 21. It takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center, located at 937 Phillips Lane.  This year, Louder Than Life will feature

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Career fairs open doors to new opportunities

While your classmates are still wondering what they want to do after graduation, you could be shaking hands with your future boss at an upcoming career fair. The career fairs are hosted by the University Career Center. These events present valuable opportunities for professional growth and networking that students should take advantage of to advance

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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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Your guide to U of L Family Weekend 2025

Diana Runkel Many Louisville Cardinals look forward to Family Weekend every year. Luckily, current students don’t have to wait much longer for Cardinal Family Weekend 2025. Family Weekend will start on Sept. 19 and conclude on Sept 21. Many campus organizations host different activities for everyone to participate in. On Friday, Sept. 19, some events

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SGA’s Top 4 set their agenda for 2025-26 school year

by Lauryn Hendrix While students are getting into the swing of the semester, the Top 4 of SGA are working to start their impact. The group includes President Macy Waddle, Executive Vice President Ana Hernandez, Academic Vice President Kathleen Price and Services Vice President Grant Avis. Each shared their priorities and explained how their experiences

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Win prizes staying sustainable with the Cards Commuter Challenge

By Roxy Osborne Getting paid to walk to campus may sound too good to be true, but the Cards Commuter Challenge makes that dream a reality. Through the Cardinal Directions website, students are able to log miles they’ve traveled to and from campus. Walking, biking, taking the TARC and using the CARDpool feature are all

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A holiday for some, employees give their perspectives on Labor Day

  By Noah Jennings Labor Day is on Monday, Sept. 1. Proposed as early as the 19th century, this holiday is meant to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of American labor movements, which fought for better working conditions, better wages, and fewer hours. With school starting again and summer coming to a close, many people

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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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Students frustrated with recent dining changes

Nick Metzgar For many University of Louisville students, navigating the different food options on campus is another challenge of college life, but should it be? The Student Activities Center and the Ville Grille are the two main food hubs for students, especially during lunchtime. The Ville Grille offers a buffet at a fixed price, convenient

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House Bill 4, what’s new on campus?

By Brennan Allen Despite multiple outspoken efforts made by University of Louisville students last semester in protest of Trump’s attack on diversity, equity and inclusion, students still returned to a campus in compliance with House Bill 4 this semester. As soon as Trump set foot into office in January 2025, his eyes were set on

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CHAARG, the fitness group building strength and community

By Diana Runkel As the semester begins, many student organizations are in the process of recruiting. One of these organizations is CHAARG. CHAARG is an all-women’s fitness group that stands for Changing Health Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls. At the Ohio State University in 2012, Elisabeth Tavierne noticed that many women looked uncomfortable at

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