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What to know about ‘No Kings’ protests

By Josie Simpson Critics of President Donald Trump’s administration are preparing to rally in hundreds of cities across the United States on June 14. The “No Kings” protests are set to take place during the parade for the Army’s 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C. The Army’s parade had already been planned, but in early spring,

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DOJ Abandons Police Reform Agreements with Louisville

By Josie Simpson Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it is moving to drop police reform agreements. The 2020 police killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd prompted the creation of these court agreements in Louisville and Minneapolis. They aimed to address allegations of systemic racism in the police force and to correct

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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: Trump’s tariffs could send Nintendo into catastrophe

By Roxy Osborne For gamers, the announcement of a new home console is usually reminiscent of an early Christmas. Instead of gifts under the tree, nerds around the globe treasure the new features, games, and hardware upgrades presented to them. The Nintendo Switch 2 had this initial excitement, but was slowly usurped by continuing bad

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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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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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Students continue university divestment campaign in SGA meeting, resolution introduced

By Jai’Michael Anderson On Tuesday, students pressured Student Government Association representatives (SGA) to pass a resolution that would call on the university to end partnerships with companies aiding Israel’s actions in Gaza and provide public financial transparency.  Daydrianna Jefferies, president of Kent School of Social Work, and co-author of the resolution joined around 80 students

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Kentucky House passes House Bill 4, bans use of DEI

By Sara Montoya-Obando Representatives of the House Committee on Postsecondary Education voted 11-4 in favor of House Bill 4 (HB 4) on Tuesday, March 4. The legislation seeks to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the state’s postsecondary education institutions, ultimately dismantling important programs and opportunities for underrepresented students. The bill, filed by

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