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Historic Belle of Louisville kicks off 112th birthday with special cruise
Follow Historic Belle of Louisville kicks off 112th birthday with special cruise CJ Daniels, Ian Hardwitt, Tate Luckey Sun, October 18, 2026 at 9:15 PM EDT The Belle of Louisville, one of America's famed great steamboats, celebrated its 112th birthday on Sunday. The Belle first launched in Pittsburgh on Oct. 18, 1914 and at the time, it was originally known as the Idlewild. More than a century later, it is now helping generations of visitors experience Louisville's history and waterfront.
Central High students revive school's 156-year history at Louisville's Roots 101 Museum Original
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ten Central High School students face a packed crowd at the Roots 101: African American Museum in downtown Louisville. It’s a dreary Saturday, but for them an important moment: they’re reviving 156 years of the high school's history.
Culinary controversy: Did this blue-ribbon cake at Kentucky's state fair break the rules?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — You may have heard, there's a bit of a culinary controversy at this year's Kentucky State Fair. This year's blue-ribbon winner in the "Your Favorite Cake, Any Kind" class is 57-year-old Randy Harreld's Persian Love Cake. It's on display among the culinary exhibits in the North Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center. This story continues below.
Mother and son arrested and charged in connection to fatal Bardstown Road hit and run
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — LMPD'S Traffic Unit has arrested and charged a mother and son in connection with a fatal hit and run incident from June 28th. The initial incident occurred just before 5 A.M. along Bardstown Road. Travonne L. Smith, 44, is charged with tampering with physical evidence and one count of obstruction/interference with an officer.
Letter to the editor: The Trager Microforest aims to give residents a breath of fresh air
By Tate Luckey May is the start of a whirlwind of events in Louisville. It kicks things off with the Derby, all the students graduate about a week later, and then, while waiting for the next Waterfront Wednesday Act, locals are reminded of the suffocating pollen levels and record heat. And yes, I mean record heat. Earth recorded its hottest year on record in 2024, in some places climbing as high as 1.5 degrees higher than average.
GALLERY: The “Gem” of the African American Theatre Program
By Eleanor Ferguson The U of L African American Theater Program (AATP) put on “The Gem of the Ocean,” in the Belknap Playhouse. It is directed by Shona Tucker and written by August Wilson. The AATP was founded in 1993 and is the first and only accredited graduate program in African American Theatre in the nation. The show is set in August 1904, in a found-family house headed by matriarch Aunt Ester.
Gunshots at retreat prompted swift ULPD response
On Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 12:38 am, ULPD Officers responded to a loud party at the Retreat apartment complex. Officers dispersed the party without incident. At approximately 1:09 am, as officers were still on the scene at the Retreat, they heard gunshots within the apartment complex. Officers responded to the area and found a victim in a vehicle who had been shot once in the abdomen. ULPD officers performed life-saving measures on the victim until EMS arrived.
OPINION: Only 6% of professors in the U.S. are Black. This doesn’t discourage my passion to teach.
By Ashley Rutland According to a 2021 study, Black faculty only make up 6 percent of all faculty in colleges and universities. As a future Black educator, these statistics have made me anxious and uncertain to pursue a degree in education. The underrepresentation of minorities in post-secondary education is heart-rending. I am left wondering what steps I can take to prepare myself to enter a field that presents such glaring disparities.
2024 Student Government Association voting open until Feb. 29th
By Tate Luckey It’s election season, and that means that it’s time for another year of voting for your representatives in the University of Louisville Student Government Association (SGA). The student representatives work directly with their respective college’s dean and upper-level faculty to serve as a mouthpiece for student concerns. During the Campus Issues Forum held on Feb.
U of L President Kim Schatzel issues statement in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives on Kentucky college campuses
By Tate Luckey University of Louisville President Kim Schatzel issued a statement Monday morning endorsing support of Kentucky college campuses’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. She joins Council on Postsecondary Education President Dr. Aaron Thompson. Her statement comes just five days after the University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto openly opposed anti-diversity legislation making its way through the Kentucky General Assembly in Frankfort.
Punk rock resurgence takes center stage among Louisville’s youth
By Jai’Michael Anderson Louisville’s punk rock scene has noticed a recent increase in popularity among teens and young adults. Vendor and photographer, Eden Henry, describes the trend as “a renaissance period”. She says the punk scene has been problematic and pushed away its audience over the past 5 years. However, according to Henry, there has been a resurgence within the last year. Henry attributes this to older bands making a return, “You’re getting your staple bands back.
OPINION: Is the rise of students’ mental health needs putting too much pressure on the university’s Counseling Center?
By Anna Williams In a survey of over 54,000 undergraduates, the American College Health Association’s (ACHA) Spring 2022 National College Health Assessment found that a whopping 77 percent. What overwhelms those students the most is generalized anxiety and depression. This percentage is the result of years of nonexistent and ineffective mental health resources on college campuses.
21C Museum to offer “Fragile Figures: Beings and Time” art tours throughout November
By Sarah DeGeorge For the first four Thursdays of November, 21c Museum Hotel is offering free guided art tours of “Fragile Figures: Beings and Time.” Locals and travelers alike should take advantage of the opportunity to get a deeper look at the exhibit before it ends next month.
OPINION: The Israel/Palestine conflict presents challenges for the United States’ role as an ally and world leader
By Marc Ramsingh It’s been less than month since the terrorist group known as Hamas launched a surprise attack, involving an estimated 2,200 rockets in the direction of southern and central Israel from the Gaza Strip. Following the initial airstrike, Hamas militants stormed toward Israel’s southern half on motorcycles, foot, and makeshift aircraft. Mohammed Deif, commander in chief of Hamas’ military arm, took credit. There are a couple of theories for what prompted Hamas to attack.
OPINION: One of the greatest aspects of U of L is its devotion to connecting students to the city of Louisville through service
By Anna Williams According to the University of Louisville (U of L), the university takes its “mission to service the [Louisville] community seriously and strive[s] to provide varied opportunities” for its students to serve. The university’s mission scratches the surface of U of L’s commitment to connecting students to the Louisville community.
OPINION: U of L Should Acknowledge Indigenous American Land Alongside the Star-Spangled Banner at Events
By Jordan Moore O say can you see that the University of Louisville (U of L) should recognize the Indigenous American land that the college sits on at events and games? Land acknowledgments are as important as when someone sings the Star-Spangled Banner.
OPINION: The transgender community have expressed their concerns, now it’s time to see the university’s solutions.
By Anna Williams Last semester, the university released a statement that addressed the mistreatment of the transgender community on campus. This caused the U of L Trans Rights Alliance (ULTRA), the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA), and supporters of the transgender community to rally together and exercise their constitutional rights of free speech and protest.
Louisville football rattles Notre Dame and Hartman, improves to 6-0
By Derek DeBurger On Saturday, the Louisville Cardinals let the college football world know one thing: we’re here. In front of a record crowd of 59,081, the Cards shocked the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and reached bowl eligibility in just six games. Even before the opening kickoff, fans in attendance were ready to make their presence known. The crowd even burst into applause upon winning the coin toss. “Our fans were the twelfth man. We felt them. We felt them all week.
OPINION: U of L Parking needs to increase accessibility for all students, but especially those with disabilities.
By Anna Williams While parking accessibility is important for everyone on campus, it is even more so for those who suffer from mobility-limiting disabilities. I should know –I currently struggle with a disorder that has prevented me from being able to physically go on campus. If I had closer access to my class building, I would be able to utilize my cane to physically attend my classes and scholarship program seminars.
PREVIEW: No. 10 Notre Dame travels down for the first ranked game of the Brohm era
By Derek DeBurger The feeling in the air is palpable as No. 25 Louisville Cardinals will host the No. 10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in front of a packed house Saturday night. The game officially became a sellout on Sept. 27 when Notre Dame returned a number of tickets to Louisville after failing to sell them. This upcoming game will be the first sellout of the Brohm-era, and the first sellout since Notre Dame visited in 2019.
Men’s soccer looks to find form at home after a big loss at Virginia
By Dristant Pokharel The University of Louisville Men’s Soccer team is back at home on Monday to host a non-ACC game against Kansas City after their big loss at Virginia. In a thrilling match at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium, the No. 10 men’s soccer team impressed the home crowd as they netted five goals against NC State on Sunday night. The 5-2 final score is their most significant victory of the season.
Louisville football improves to 5-0 after sluggish win, defense steps up against tough Wolfpack
By Derek DeBurger The Louisville Cardinals barely scraped by with their first road win in Raleigh, N.C. From the very beginning of the Friday night matchup with the NC State Wolfpack, it was apparent that the toughest team would win. The two defenses did anything and everything to stop the opposing offense. Louisville and NC State were held to just 306 and 201 total yards respectively. Each defense also forced three turnovers a piece. The first half was a pure field position game.
Flu shots available via Campus Health Services
By Tate Luckey Despite the warm weather, students and staff in need of a flu shot are finally able to get a vaccine just in time for the advent of flu season. Below is the chart for when injections are available at each campus. According to Dr. Phillip Bressoud, the executive director of Campus Health Services, the latest COVID-19 vaccinations should be available later in October but will be administered at a separate time.
PREVIEW: U of L football faces first big test Friday at NC State
By Derek DeBurger This Friday, the Louisville Cardinals will travel to Raleigh, N.C. to face the N.C. State Wolfpack at 7 p.m. This will be the Cards’ toughest test thus far into the season. For context, Louisville’s strength of schedule is currently ranked as the 112th toughest in that nation by Jeff Sagarin. Looking closely, Louisville has taken tiny steps forward in each outing this year.
Money can absolutely buy an election, and it's not U.S. centric • The Louisville Cardinal
By Marc Ramsingh Can you buy an election? Is our electoral process pay to win? Whether it be gubernatorial, presidential, or for something as simple as student body president at the University of Louisville, this question is thought about every election cycle. The more significant the stakes, the more money and resources individuals and certain groups are willing to put on the line so that their ideologies win.
Students rally for administration explanations amid anti-queer protests
By Allison Jewell The designated free speech zone at the University of Louisville was occupied yesterday by an unidentified group of anti-trans and anti-queer preachers. In an email to the Cardinal Community yesterday evening, Dean of Students Michael Mardis and Vice President for Institutional Equity Lee Gill explained that “the University of Louisville community finds this type of message deplorable.
OPINION: All Universities Should Have a Prayer Room
By Jordan Moore The only religious buildings U of L has are the Interfaith Center and Baptist Campus Ministry, both hubs for students who practice Christianity to worship. That is why U of L should have dedicated prayer, meditation, and worship rooms for those of varying religions. If U of L does have those rooms, they are not publicized very well because tour guides do not even have that information.
Bye Bye Birdies! Brohm bombs Boston back to continue season 4-0
By Derek DeBurger From the opening kick the Louisville Cardinals executed their game plan to perfection against the Boston College Eagles. In each game, the Cards have taken incremental steps forward, and that made a huge difference today. Quarterback Jack Plummer, who struggled mightily in the season opener, had his best game of the season. Plummer finished the game with 388 yards and five touchdowns on 18-of-21 (85.71 percent) passing in just three-quarters of play.
Men’s soccer bounces back after first loss of the season
By Dristant Pokharel The University of Louisville men’s soccer team found their winning rhythm by winning at Evansville on Tuesday after their first loss of the season against Virginia Tech. The Cardinals, entering the match ranked No. 5, made an early impact within six minutes as Quinton Elliot’s outside-the-box firecracker fired into the top right corner igniting the home crowd. The game paced slowly soon after, and toward the end of the first half, the Hokies leveled the score.
PREVIEW: Football to open ACC play vs. Boston College
By Derek DeBurger The Louisville Cardinals will have their ACC home opener on Sept. 23 against the Boston College Eagles. The Cards will be looking to continue their great start against an up-and-down Boston College team. Boston College lost their home opener to Northern Illinois, and almost lost to FCS foe Holy Cross. The Eagles then turned around and almost upset a Florida State team that was ranked third nationally.
New authentic Mexican restaurant Bakersfield coming to Louisville
By Ashley Correll This fall, adventure down to Bardstown Road to try out a new restaurant from the owners of The Eagle, Citybird, and Currito. Bakersfield’s mission is “Serving up authentic, Mexican street fare, and a selection of over 100 tequilas and American whiskeys. Bakersfield is a spot where the food is simple, the service is warm and the atmosphere is alive.” Nestled in the heart of the Highlands, Bakersfield is a true gem that promises an exceptional dining experience.
GALLERY: The sights and excitement from Bourbon and Beyond 2023
Back to the Louisville Cardinals Newsfeed By Tate Luckey and Anthony Riley The weekend has come and gone, and with it, another Bourbon and Beyond. The festival returned for its sixth year, headlined by special guests like superstar Bruno Mars, country rock artist Brandi Carlile, and even “retro” artists like Duran Duran and Blondie. Up-and-comer Vivi Rincon was one of the first to perform at the festival earlier on Thursday.
GALLERY: The sights and excitement from Bourbon and Beyond 2023
By Tate Luckey and Anthony Riley The weekend has come and gone, and with it, another Bourbon and Beyond. The festival returned for its sixth year, headlined by special guests like superstar Bruno Mars, country rock artist Brandi Carlile, and even “retro” artists like Duran Duran and Blondie. Up-and-comer Vivi Rincon was one of the first to perform at the festival earlier on Thursday.
Experiencing the tastes of Bourbon and Beyond 2023
By Tate Luckey Growing up, I was always under the impression that bourbon was a drink that put hair on your chest. It was meant for old card-playing guys who watched the slights in each other’s eyes as they puffed on cigars. Being at Bourbon and Beyond showed me that actually, anyone can enjoy it. The industry has about as much history as the spirit itself has depth of flavor. I first trekked to the Longbranch Bourbon Mobile Bar where I met brand manager Christina Valdes.
Louisville football handles Hoosiers 21-14, 3-0 for the first time since 2016
By Derek DeBurger The Louisville Cardinals held on to win a nailbiter against the Indiana Hoosiers in Indianapolis. The program’s first win over Indiana was a tale of two halves. Louisville’s defense in the first half was far more aggressive than it had been in the first two games, pressuring Indiana quarterback Tayvon Jackson early and often. The young quarterback frequently looked nervous in the first half, too, as the Cards routinely changed the defensive plays pre-snap to keep him confused.
OPINION: Student voice needs to continue to be present during the conversation of meal plans.
By Anna Williams I am a firm believer that you are what you eat. Food is a powerful biological source that fuels the body to move and the brain to think. Both aspects are crucial for college students; to be successful, one needs to be able to get to class and participate in class. But what happens if the food that is available to you isn’t ideal for the body to use for fuel?
Cards sweep Wildcats in front of a record crowd at KFC Yum! Center
By Dristant Pokharel A staggering 12,760 fans filled the KFC Yum! Center Wednesday, as they witnessed U of L volleyball’s dominating performance against in-state rival University of Kentucky in the “Battle of the Bluegrass” extending their season record to 9-0. The No. 2 ranked Cardinals delivered a scintillating display against the No. 21 ranked Wildcats, in part due to junior outside hitter Charitie Luper.
“We have got to be a force for good” Arts and Sciences dean Dayna Touron details latest college plans
Back to the Louisville Cardinals Newsfeed By Tate Luckey If ever travel to Asheville, NC, you may get asked if you’re a “mountain or beach person”. After spending 16 years conducting psychology research at UNC Greensboro, Dayna Touron — dean of the College of Arts and Sciences — decided that she was a University of Louisville person. Touron is no stranger to hard work.
"We have got to be a force for good" Arts and Sciences dean Dayna Touron details latest college plans • The Louisville Cardinal
By Tate Luckey If ever travel to Asheville, NC, you may get asked if you’re a “mountain or beach person”. After spending 16 years conducting psychology research at UNC Greensboro, Dayna Touron — dean of the College of Arts and Sciences — decided that she was a University of Louisville person. Touron is no stranger to hard work.
Indiana withdraws from remaining two football games with U of L, will face buyout with program
By Derek DeBurger On Monday night, Indiana University announced its intentions to withdraw from the remaining two games of the originally scheduled three-game football series with the University of Louisville. The series originally saw a neutral-site game between the two in 2023, and game in Louisville in 2024, and a game in Bloomington in 2025. Now Saturday’s game in Indianapolis will be the only game of the series. The Hoosiers first expressed interest in getting out of the series in Jan.
No. 2 ranked Volleyball set to take on in-state rival UK this Wednesday
By Dristant Pokharel The University of Louisville volleyball team is set to host its in-state rival University of Kentucky at the KFC Yum! Center this Wednesday at 8 p.m. Ranked No. 2, Louisville aims to inch closer to the top spot with a victory in this highly anticipated match in front of fans. 8 wins to start the season The Louisville volleyball team has continued its impressive form from last season, beginning with a string of eight consecutive victories.
PREVIEW: Louisville football takes on Indiana to potentially start season 3-0 for first time since 2016
By Derek DeBurger The Louisville Cardinals will play their second neutral-site game this football season when the cards take on the Indiana University Hoosiers in Indianapolis on Sept. 16. Coming off of back-to-back wins, the Cards are 10-point favorites in this game, but head coach Jeff Brohm doesn’t see it that way. “Indiana is playing good football… they’re playing really, really good right now on defense… we’re going to have our hands full.
7 Tips to Dodge the Flu Season
By Hala Shadeh Welcome to the fall semester. Fall is officially in the air. You can practically smell the pumpkin spice and feel the cozy vibes. But let’s not forget that it’s also the season where sniffles, sneezes, and coughs make their dreaded return. Nobody’s got time to get sick, especially with the loads of coursework that is about to pile high. So let’s talk about some surefire ways to keep those germs away this autumn. 1. The Almighty Hand Sanitizer: This liquid gold should be your BFF.
McConnell's summer lapses give credence to a larger U.S. term limit issue • The Louisville Cardinal
By Marc Ramsingh This past summer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell displayed lapses in his mental capabilities not once, but twice. On July 26, Senator McConnell was taking his time to answer a seemingly routine question about position succession, only he struggled — McConnell froze under the spotlights and stayed that way for what felt like five minutes, but was 30 seconds. This brought on worry for the senator’s health and capability to lead.
GALLERY: U of L unveils campus master plan
By Tate Luckey With the help of Boston firm Sasaki, U of L has unveiled its first renderings of a 20-year campus “master plan”. The master plan is designed to “incorporate building conditions assessments, space utilization analyses, physical site analyses, and input from the UofL community to provide a comprehensive vision for development, landscape and open space, stormwater management, mobility, parking, and wayfinding”, according to the website.
Women's Soccer Faces Tough Loss to Indiana, Seeks Home Victory for Momentum • The Louisville Cardinal
By Dristant Pokharel The University of Louisville women’s soccer team couldn’t secure back-to-back wins, with their short trip up north ending in a 0-2 loss Thursday night vs. Indiana. The match against the undefeated Hoosiers was always going to be a challenge for the Cards, who have struggled this season with only one win in six games. The constant pressure from the in-form Hoosiers paid off with a quick goal in the ninth minute following a corner kick.
Brohm's Birds blow off barn doors in home opener, race by Racers 56-0 • The Louisville Cardinal
By Derek DeBurger The Louisville Cardinals easily trotted to a victory Thursday night over the Murray State Racers. Going into the game, the Cards knew that this would be the game to work out some of the issues that plagued them in their first outing. The biggest question mark was whether head coach Jeff Brohm could clean up the offense. Quarterback Jack Plummer was far more loose and in rhythm from his very first pass attempt.
PREVIEW: Football is back vs. Murray State on September 7th
By Derek DeBurger Louisville will host its first home game under head coach Jeff Brohm— and under the newly named L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium— against in-state foe, the Murray State Racers. Murray, being an FCS opponent, should be a cakewalk for the Cardinals as they attempt to right some of the wrongs from the season opener. There are plenty of things for the Cards to work on, and Coach Brohm would be the first to tell you that.
UNC's tragedy proves institutions need to prioritize better communication and protocol • The Louisville Cardinal
By Anna Williams When will the violence stop? I kept asking myself this question as I read about the monstrosities that occurred at the University of North Carolina (UNC) on August 28th. As an empath, I immediately felt what my brain could conceive as the terror that those students, staff, and faculty felt when they heard gunshots, saw people running, and felt their hearts drop as they realized their school was the next school shooter incident. What I didn’t realize I would feel was anger.
Brohm drops bombs as Cardinals light up Yellow Jackets 39-34 in ACC football opener
By Derek DeBurger The Jeff Brohm era of Louisville football started right with a hard-fought win against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Atlanta on Friday night, 39-34. This was a game of many more firsts, though; it was the first win in a season opener since 2020, the first win in program history against Georgia Tech, and the first time the football program has ever won in the state of Georgia.
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