Derailed Politics: the Partisan Response to the East Palestine Disaster
In 1863, the transcontinental railroad broke ground. This transformational piece of infrastructure allowed the United States to flourish industrially and become the economic powerhouse we recognize today. Since the 1860s, rail technology has grown exponentially faster and more efficient, meaning that trains can transport far more cargo. Today, most railcars carry around 100 cars of cargo, mostly coal, lumber, or other raw industrial materials. But … Continue reading Derailed Politics: the Partisan Response to the East Palestine Disaster
Dwindling Voices: Endangered Languages in Our Communities and Around the World
Hilaria Cruz, Assistant Professor of Linguistics at the University of Louisville Like recipes that are cherished and handed down through generations, languages require care if they are to exist in the future. Mother tongues are repositories of invaluable wisdom, creativity, and beauty, and they enable us to communicate and share with family, friends, and neighbors. Language is vital to our survival and links us to … Continue reading Dwindling Voices: Endangered Languages in Our Communities and Around the World
PIKE Bill Fails, Strike Bill Fails, and Communist Commentary
During the March 7th meeting of the Student Government Association Senate, Dean of Students Michael Mardis gave updates on concerns raised by students at the prior Senate meeting regarding preferred names and gender inclusivity. Dean Mardis claimed that the University would be replacing the old version of the class register that does not list preferred names “within the next few weeks,” as well as looking … Continue reading PIKE Bill Fails, Strike Bill Fails, and Communist Commentary
How Imperialism Stole the Future of the Democratic Republic of Congo
In the heart of central Africa lies the Democratic Republic of Congo, the second-largest country in the African continent and the eleventh-largest in the world by land area at 2,344,858 area per square mile. The DRC is a country that has been plagued with political and economic instability due to European and American imperialism. But how did Congo arrive at its current form of political … Continue reading How Imperialism Stole the Future of the Democratic Republic of Congo
PIKE and Strike: What to Know For the March 7th Senate meeting
The next Student Government Association (SGA) Senate meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 7th at 7:30 pm. On the agenda is the anticipated proposal in Senate Bill 12.42, sponsored by Senator Kai Speed (Sophomore, A&S) that passed unanimously at the February 21st Senate session. The resolution formally requested that the Student Organization Advisory Board (SOAB) send an official request to the Senate to suspend the … Continue reading PIKE and Strike: What to Know For the March 7th Senate meeting
SGA Opinion: Support the Student Strike Amendment!
Students have power. Here at the University of Louisville and universities all across the country. In fact, without the contributions of students, universities could not exist. Without us, they would not have money to operate; they would not have students to fill their classes; they would not have budding researchers that hold critical positions on projects; they would not have a perpetual consumer for overpriced, … Continue reading SGA Opinion: Support the Student Strike Amendment!
The Incredible Life of America’s First Black Supreme Court Justice
It is often the case that when the average American is asked about Thurgood Marshall, the only thing that comes to mind is “the first Black Supreme Court Justice”. However, the story of Marshall’s upbringing and thrilling legal career is a deeper and more meaningful account. His life leaves a long legacy of excellence and a never-ending battle for civil rights. Born July 2nd, 1908, … Continue reading The Incredible Life of America’s First Black Supreme Court Justice
The Life & Legacy of Ralph Bunche
Introduction Ralph Bunche was a man of many firsts. The first Black valedictorian at UCLA. The first Black American to earn a Ph.D. in political science. And the first Black recipient of the Nobel Prize. While impressive, the accolades of the man known as the “Father of Peacekeeping” pale in comparison to the impact he had on the world. As an architect of the United … Continue reading The Life & Legacy of Ralph Bunche
The Green Book: How Traveling Black Americans Navigated Jim Crow
Decades before desegregation and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Black Americans struggled to travel throughout the nation with ease, safety, and comfort. However, due to pervasive racism in the form of Jim Crow laws, segregationist policies, informal community traditions, and prejudiced individuals, the threat of physical danger and harassment constantly loomed for traveling Black Americans. The Negro Motorist Green Book, first … Continue reading The Green Book: How Traveling Black Americans Navigated Jim Crow
Standing Room Only: A Report on Trans Rights, EVP Katie Hayden, and the Suspension of PIKE’s Charter
A regularly Scheduled Student Government Association (SGA) Senate meeting was held on Tuesday February 21st at 7:30 pm. What wasn’t so regular was the number of people in attendance, likely prompted from an open letter to the administration that was co-authored and shared on Instagram by Senate Speaker Noah Young (Senior, A&S). The letter urged the UofL administration and student body to attend the meeting … Continue reading Standing Room Only: A Report on Trans Rights, EVP Katie Hayden, and the Suspension of PIKE’s Charter
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