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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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Kentucky Humanities ‘defunded overnight’ by DOGE
Kentucky Humanities helped schools and shops recover in the aftermath of eastern Kentucky flooding in 2022. But now, officials say their hands are tied.
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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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Kentuckians rally at state Capitol against bill reversing conversion therapy restrictions
House Bill 495 would overturn Gov. Andy Beshear’s ban on conversion therapy for minors.
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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Kentucky bill requiring animal control officers to learn signs of child abuse moves forward
“Animal control officers are often the first to witness warning signs of abuse in a household,” Rep. Susan Witten (R-Louisville) said.
OPINION: HB424 undermines the accomplishments of tenure among professors
By Anna Williams The Kentucky House of Representatives, along with other governmental institutions around the state and nation, have had a busy start to the new year. Policies that have the power to completely alter the livelihoods of civilians have established themselves as a trend within the legislature. The most recent addition to this trend
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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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Democrats rally against federal cuts, DOGE in ‘March to Mitch’ protest
The Louisville Democratic Party organized the demonstration. Republicans said cuts can be painful, but the party is concerned with the deficit.
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