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Campus residents on edge after two students were robbed Gabriel Wiest
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Two RAVE alerts were sent the first week of school when two students were robbed and one of them sexually assaulted at University Pointe and Card Towne Apartments. “I figured something like this would happen.” said Ben Blumeier, a junior civil engineering major staying in University Pointe. “No one locks their doors in the building and I don’t know why.” “With there only being one entrance that’s in an inconvenient spot for some of the residents, obviously people are gonna prop the side doors open so the fact that people who don’t belong in there get in isn’t a shock to me.” The sexual assault case caused heightened concern among female
students. According to university police, the suspect gained unlawful entry into the apartment and showed a weapon. “As a girl, it’s important to feel safe, and comfortable when walking around campus. When I was informed of a sexual assault robbery I thought it was terrible and it just reminds us girls to take extra precaution while walking at night,” said Elizabeth Hall, freshman criminal justice major staying in the Unitas dormitory. “Since I live in the area where the assault happened it just made me feel very unsafe, especially when I’m walking by myself,” said Isabella Cross, a senior sociology major. “I really hope that this incident will cause more focus on safety in the areas surrounding
campus since those are also spaces that students occupy.” White said, “When they just said [someone was] sexually assaulted, it wasn’t specific or anything or to like the degree, so I didn’t know how serious to take the situation. I thought the announcement sent out was somewhat vague.” These events have caused students to be more cautious with their own security measures. “After recent events I’ve started to lock the door all the time, and I’ve tried to be more conscious of holding the door open for people coming in and out of the building.” said Jaclyn Aldridge, a junior english major who stays in Cardinal Towne. When it comes to the prevention of these events the university is expanding patrols along with
reinforcing security measures that were supposed to be set in place. “It sucks that people lost some stuff but I’m not surprised that it happened,” Blumeier said. “I’m sure people will start locking their doors now. But after a few months they’ll probably go back to normal.” Since the two incidents, ULPD has actively been working with Louisville Metro Police Department to aprehend the suspect. ULPD has obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect and asks that if you have any information or see anything suspiscious to please call ULPD at (502)852-6111. Chief Gary D. Lewis Jr., of ULPD, reminds students to stay alert, make sure all doors and windows are locked and secured.
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University of Louisville police have obtained a warrant for an unidentified suspect for two Jan. 9 robberies on campus. In one, the victim was sexually assaulted in her Cardinal Towne apartment. Two RAVE alerts were sent Jan. 9. The first at 6:50 a.m. said a student reported being robbed at gunpoint at the University Pointe apartments. The second alert at 10:55 a.m. reported a student was robbed and sexually assaulted. University of Louisville Police Department Chief Gary D. Lewis Jr. said, “Our investigation has revealed the suspect is linked to several of our
legally we cannot release the name of a uncharged suspect.” Both RAVE alerts described the suspect as an African-American male, between 5-foot-8 and 6 feet tall, weighing roughly 200 pounds and wearing dark clothing. ULPD has been working in conjunction with Louisville Metro Police Department’s specialized units to apprehend the suspect. Jan. 11, several Card Towne residents reported seeing ULPD officers going door-to-door asking how many occupants were in the residences. In some cases they were asking for idenFILE PHOTO / tification. THE LOUISVILLE CARDINAL “The University Police Departrecent campus incidents, however, although a warrant has been issued, ment has increased its patrols in the
most impacted areas following the recent incidents to include Cardinal Towne,” Lewis said. “Additionally, we’ve partnered with Student Housing in an effort to conduct proactive safety checks with an emphasis on reminding residents to lock and secure doors at all times to reduce potential crimes.” “In the past two days, I’ve had several officers come to my door asking who was in my room, how long I’ve been in my room, and so on. This happened three times to be exact. I noticed there were several officers on my floor throughout the day, “ said sophomore Roman Wood, who lives on the fourth floor of Card Towne.
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The University of Louisville received the Carnegie Associations designation of highest-level research institution for the fourth consecutive year. Director of Research Initiatives Robert Keynton said this designation was earned as a direct result of the Bucks for Brains program. The program matches private donations with state funds to provide research opportunities and is also known as The Research Challenge Trust Fund. ”The state gave the two premier research institutions in the state, University of Kentucky and U of L, funds that they would need to match through philanthropic gifts in order to invest to raise the research profile of the university,” said Keynton. This designation is impactful to the university because it draws in
professors looking for a place to teach and work on their research. It also encourages alumni to donate more money to the university that can be used to fund research. “When alumni get to see all the great research and science that’s going on within the university, they are often more interested in supporting those kinds of initiatives,” said Keynton. There are a couple research initia-
tives in progress at U of L that benefit from the publicity and funds the university receives from the Carnegie designation. Keynton gave a few examples of the research being conducted on campus. Dr. Susan Harkema, professor of neurological surgery and director of Frazier Research Institute, focuses on individuals paralyzed by a spinal cord injury and figuring out how to help them walk again. Dan Popa, the Vogt-endowed chair on advanced manufacturing in the department of electrical and computer engineering at U of L, is in charge of the cyber security research being conducted by the criminal justice department and robotics research. Those projects and many others being conducted on campus have the potential for a great impact. FILE PHOTO / Keynton said there is another
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advantage of being categorized as a very high research university. “You get more federal dollars, and through those programs, they like it where you end up training both graduate and undergraduate students, and so it provides a lot of opportunities for the undergraduate students to explore research as a potential field as well as just to gain knowledge and experience that will help you in your job down the road, “ he said. This designation includes 120 universities across America. According to the Carnegie Classification’s criteria, to be eligible for this list a university must award about 20 doctoral degrees and had invested about $5 million in research.U of L has met the criteria every time the list has been released since 2005.
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A new policy was introduced regarding the TARC buses students and faculty use to get around campus. The Louisville Cardinal did a Twitter survey about the new policy. Out of 70 responses to “Did you know about the #new swipe procedure on the Tarc buses?” Half didn’t know what the question was about. Thirty-one percent of responders said they were surprised, and only 19 percent said they were aware of the change. The new policy required passengers to swipe their Cardinal Card upon entering the bus in order to ride. On the first day of classes, many commuter students struggled to make it to class on time as the lines to board the bus grew longer. We also asked, “Were you late to class because of the new Cardinal Shuttle procedure yesterday?” Forty-five percent of responders were still unaware of the proce-
acquired by TARC as a faster payment method to improve security and convenience” Becker said. “Ridership numbers acquired from the new fare boxes will assist TARC and the university in understanding current and future transportation needs as well as the value delivered to students and employees by TARC.” While the new policy may be a hassle to students on campus, it will allow TARC to track the FILE PHOTO / THE LOUISVILLE CARDINAL number of students using the bus dure. Twenty-six percent were ei- from Route #94,” Becker said. ther kind of late or very late, while While some employees and system and evaluate if the univer30 percent weren’t late. students had been turned away, sities needs for transportation are Gary Becker, director of parking Becker said that TARC drivers met by TARC. and transportation at the Univer- have been notified that anyone assity of Louisville, commented that sociated with UofL should always FILE GRAPHIC / this policy was put into place on be permitted to ride. THE LOUISVILLE CARDINAL Jan. 7. The policy required anyone TARC and U of L have a conwanting to ride route 94 to scan tract which allows students to ride their card. “If the university mem- all TARC routes for free. This alber forgets his or her ID while on lows students to get around camRoute #94, the individual will be pus, get to campus from home and permitted to ride. No student or explore the city. employee should be turned away “The new smart fare boxes were
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Behind the music; the zest behind Quality Cable JOSEPH GARCIA @JOSEPH_G08
Chances are you haven’t heard about Quality Cable, a band made up of students from the University of Louisville’s School of Music. With less than 200 monthly listeners on Spotify, the band has already released three albums. The third, Paper View, was released this month. “Paper View has four new songs, and will really explore the reaches of our style more than before. We dip more into the psychedelic, the surf rock, and the dream folk depending on the song,” William Lamkin, a junior Music Composition major, said. After freshman orientation, most people don’t stay connected. However, it was during their orienta-
tion that Emma Treganowan (guitar and lead vocals) and Lamkin (keys) met. “We quickly bonded over our shared taste of music. We would jam out a lot playing covers and coming up with band names for fun,” Lamkin said. The following year, Treganowan, a junior Classical Guitar Performance major, pushed for a real band to form. Soon, Sam Kernohan (bass), Fiona Palensky (drums and vocals), and Andrew Ramsey (guitar) joined the ranks to fill out the remaining instruments. “Quality Cable had been a name I’d sat on for a while, going back to our freshman year band name banter,” Lamkin said. “It had this retro vibe and cozy attitude about it, like warm memories of watching your favorite TV shows.” The indie-rock band’s zesty, dream-
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like sound is created through unique collaboration. “Lately we’ve been a really ‘musicfirst’ kind of band. We jam out and figure out a vibe from there. We try to make tracks that we both have fun listening to and playing ourselves,” Lamkin said. From a lyrical standpoint, Treganowan has the most experience in writing composition. “Emma definitely does the heavylifting, but we do sit around and bounce ideas off of each other. We start with our musical ideas and mold our lyrics into whatever feeling we get from the music,” Lamkin said. Lamkin also recounted how the band’s first show in late 2017, a house show at UFO House, was nerve-racking. “Personally, I was sweating buckets
and I feel like the rest of the band was too,” Lamkin said. “By the time it was time for us to start, we didn’t even have an opportunity to do a sound check. I remember just blasting the people in front of the PAs with the loudest organ sound ever—some of the audience visibly hunkered over.” “It was a really fun show though, people were dancing to our music and it made the whole thing worthwhile.” Quality Cable can be found on all streaming platforms. Be sure to support local artists by buying their music on iTunes and Bandcamp. If you want to stay connected and know when more music is coming or where they are performing, the band is also on Facebook and Instagram.
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Cut costs with the Cardinal Cupboard JOSEPH GARCIA @JOSEPH_G08
The University of Louisville has now joined the ranks of other Kentucky universities in offering a student-run food pantry. Cardinal Cupboard is set to open on Jan. 31. For recently graduated co-founder Erin Kurtz, the idea of starting U of L’s first food pantry began while working at the Campus Free Store. “There was rarely food in there,” Kurtz said. “When there was food, it was taken quickly. Some students would come into the store asking about food, but we didn’t have any.” “It was clear to me that there was a need here that wasn’t being fulfilled.” Kurtz said she discovered that plans for a food pantry on campus had been in the works for some time. It needed
student involvement to get the proposed pantry actually running though. “It took about a year since I started getting involved with the project, but we finally got it started,” Kurtz said. Having backgrounds in sustainability, Kurtz and her co-founder Henny Ransdell began the U of L Food Recovery Network in January 2018. Initially, the network worked as a means to prevent food waste around campus. “We were able to better understand how much food was wasted on campus, and how much of a food shortage there was in our community,” Kurtz said. “In one year the Food Recovery Network has collected 1,938 pounds of food that would have been thrown in the trash or composted.” Kurtz was able to calculate that this
much recovered food would equate to about 1,491 meals. She said this could serve someone for over 3 years. Once the pantry opens its doors at the end of the month, it will be open to any who need its services. “There is no need for ID, proof of need or a limit to what one can take. We want this to be a judgment free space, and we don’t want to make anyone feel stigmatized for their need. People can come in and take what they need,” Kurtz said. The food pantry’s staff is all volunteers, so its hours of operation depend upon their own schedules. “As of right now, I believe we have about 30 people interested in helping to keep the pantry open. We will likely be open Monday-Friday, but that is subject to change,” Kurtz said. Donations to the Cardinal Cupboard
can be dropped off at the pantry, in SAC room W303C, while its open or at donation bins outside the pantry.
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Get involved in the legislative process
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You don’t have to be a political science major to be informed on what’s currently going down in Frankfort. If you are, even better. The state legislature of Kentucky is currently in their annual legislative meeting. The legislature, also called the General Assembly, started meeting last Tuesday. They’ll be convening in Frankfort for 30 days. During this time, 138 elected representatives and senators from all over the state will be meeting to pass new bills and amend our state constitution. Republicans maintain a supermajority in the legislature, but 34 newly elected officials took office last week. It’s not enough to just vote politicians into office. As citizens and constituents, we must also stay informed and let our representatives
know what we want. Being informed and involved during this legislative session should be your next step after voting in the November midterms. Jasmine Farrier, chair of the political science department, wants students to understand that a number of bills have an impact on their future. “There are lots of bills that should be important to students across Kentucky who are planning to build a career or business in the Commonwealth, spanning economic issues and personal freedoms.” Tuition and student debt are other examples student-related issues that’ll be on the table in Frankfort. “More directly, lower state spending on universities means higher tuition and student debt,” Farrier said. What is a democracy if our elected officials aren’t making legislative decisions based on views, interests,
and preferences of the citizens who elect them? Farrier said the first step of getting involved is becoming informed. “First, find your legislators in the KY General Assembly through this easy search tool. Second, look up those individuals online to see their party affiliation and legislative/ issue interests. Third, send an email to their offices or call to voice your opinion on one or more pending issues,” she said. U of L’s political science department also offers an opportunity to get involved with their Frankfort Internship Program. Every year, the department takes about 25 students to get involved in the legislative process. “Students get a “real world” experience that includes watching real legislative processes, constituency representation, group advocacy, and
of this bill. Sponsors behind House Bill 148 and Senate Bill 9 hope to pass their bills into law with the intention of taking it to the Supreme Court and overturning Roe v. Wade. Abortion has remained a hot topic among politicians and the public due to the long-standing debate: when does life begin? Senate Bill 9 sponsor Sen. Matt Castlen, R-Daviess County, outlined the purpose for SB-9 in conjunction with his stance on abortion at a press conference Thursday. “The purpose is to make it illegal to abort a baby once a heartbeat is detected because a heartbeat represents life,” he said. Opponents say that a fetal heartbeat law is unconstitutional because the Supreme Court has consistently ruled that states may not ban abortions before the point that a fetus could survive outside the womb, or before about 24 weeks into the pregnancy.
In addition to the moral debate surrounding abortion, there is the issue of deciding to what degree can the government legislate women’s personal health care and medical choices. Politicians who know nothing about these women or their circumstances are trying to legislate what they can do with their bodies. It doesn’t get any more personal than that. With an issue as polarizing as abortion, every young person should be conscious of the current political climate and willing to have honest and open discussion regardless of their stance. The decisions being made in Frankfort are directly impacting women. Abortion legislation also impacts men as potential fathers, regardless of whether or not it is their body at stake. The issue will be just as important in ten years when many of us begin thinking about whether or
behind-the-scenes negotiations,” Farrier said. College students represent the largest percentage of young voters. We should not only be active votes but active participants in the legislative process. There are different resources to learn how to do so. This website allows you to find your representative and begin to become an active participant: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/
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Keep an eye on the anti-abortion agenda HANNAH WILSON
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Whether you’re pro-choice or pro-life, every young person at the University of Louisville and across the state of Kentucky is impacted by the decisions being made in Frankfort right now. Lawmakers in our capital have a strong anti-abortion agenda for the upcoming year. Efforts to shut down the Planned Parenthood clinic in Louisville failed to pass during last year’s session. This time, Republican lawmakers in both the House and Senate have filed bills which would prohibit abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected. This is usually around six weeks into a pregnancy. Most women are unaware of their pregnancy until after the sixweek mark. This will make abortion effectively impossible in the state of Kentucky with the implementation
not we want to start a family. Hot-topic political issues like this present the perfect opportunity for young people to voice their opinions. An issue as important to every single one of us as this one deserves our attention and participation. Make sure your voice is heard.
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Every day is a great day to serve your community. Unfortunately, as college students, we do not always have the time and resources to engage with the local community. Many of us work and study during the week and may do more on the weekend. However, thanks to an initiative passed by Congress in 1994, the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday is designated as “a day of service.” It’s next Monday. The Corporation for National and Community Service is in charge of leading this annual initiative from their Washington, D.C. headquarters. The Engage Lead Serve Board, Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars Program and the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity have partnered to lead this initiative on campus. The president of the MLK Scholars Program, Kayla Payne, thinks this is a great way to start the new semester. “This service event is not only a great start to this new semester but it really does challenge the student body to take the initiative to be intentional with the time they are not in the classroom,” Payne said. This national day of service seeks to empower participants, strengthen communities and move us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community.” King is one of three figures in american history to have a national holiday in his namesake. King was a leading figure for nonviolent activism during the Civil Rights Movement and was at the forefront for ending legal racial discrimination. Payne believes this day of service is a perfect way to celebrate the life and legacy of King. “I am a firm believer that we owe it to ourselves to give back to our campus and off-campus community and there is no better way to do that than to unify the student-body and celebrate the life of such an influential leader,” Payne said. King’s “Beloved Community” seeks for the end of poverty, hunger, homelessness and any forms of racial discrimination, bigotry and ignorance. When we engage with our community
in a selfless manner, we begin to break down barriers that divide our community. In that effort, we strengthen our community. Engaging in service also has a tendency of empowering individuals. Not everyone has service experience and community service can be a step out of their comfort zone. Challenging yourself to step out your bubble of privilege will build character. As outlined in our mission statement, the University of Louisville seeks to provide engaged service and outreach to improve the quality of life of our local communities. As students, we must realize that we attend this university to gain a “true education”. King said, “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” “The legacy of Dr. King is ingrained in the idea that as students we have a responsibility to grow within our academics but we are equally responsible for finding that the power in our education is only as strong as the character we foster along the way,” Payne said. Next Monday you should go to the SAC Multipurpose Room (MPR) at 10 a.m. to sign up for a service site. Not only do you get free food and a free shirt, but also a chance to make a lasting impact in your community and within yourself.
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Men’s basketball upsets UNC for first ever Chapel Hill win CONNER FARRELL
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Following our NET deep dive last week, men’s basketball found itself No. 27 in the NET rankings. U of L beat Miami 90-73 in its conference opener and continued ACC play with contests at Pittsburgh and No. 12 North Carolina. The two-game road trip featured a tough, unexpected loss before culminating in a crucial upset of the Tar Heels at Chapel Hill. On Jan. 9, the Cardinals fell to Pittsburgh 89-86 in overtime. The defeat marked Louisville’s first loss to the Panthers in 12 games and struggling Pitt’s first ACC victory in 23 games. “They came out and played a lot harder than we did,” head coach Chris Mack said. “Whether we switch, where we hard-hedge, whether we played zone, our defense was deplorable. Until our team plays with a little more dirt under its fingernails, we’re going to get more asskicking’s in this league.” Pittsburgh earned No. 69 in the NET rankings after its win, turning the Cards’ casualty into a Quadrant 1 defeat. Such a loss damages U of L’s resume and could hurt the chances of a favorable NCAA tournament seeding. Mack’s squad decreased to No. 30 in the NET rankings following the overtime loss. With one of their toughest matchups approaching at No. 12 North Carolina, Louisville needed to avoid another “ass-kicking” to remain a competitor in the conference. On Jan. 12, U of L did just that and beyond with a fantastic triumph over the highly-ranked Tar Heels. UNC had just
beat No. 15 NC State and earned No. 8 in the NET, so the Cardinals’ victory marked the best road win in the NCAA this season. “I’ve been around the game enough to know you can be humbled on any given night and erase the bitter feeling a few nights later,” Mack said. “We felt pretty low after the Pittsburgh game. To come in here and have the effort that we did, we knew that was what it was going to take.” And Louisville did more than top the scoreboard. They thumped UNC 8362, making for U of L’s first-ever win at Chapel Hill and Tar Heel head coach Roy Williams’ worst-ever loss at home. Juniors Steven Enoch, Dwayne Sutton and sophomore Jordan Nwora led the way with 17 points each. Enoch recorded a double-double with 11 rebounds and Sutton did the same with 10 rebounds, seven assists and four steals. “I just think he’s tough,” Mack said on Sutton. “It’s not like he’s lighting the Williams entered the starting lineup during U of L’s two-game road trip. world on fire. He was 1-of-6 (from threepoint range). But he damn near gets a triple-double. He’s just a tough kid.” The impressive dub vaulted the Cards to No. 23 in the NET and provided their third Quadrant 1 win of the season (Michigan State, Seton Hall and North Carolina). Louisville plays one home game and one road game this week against Boston College and Georgia Tech. Both the Eagles and Yellow Jackets are ranked outside the top-100 of the NET at No. 148 and No. 102, respectively. U of L is now 11-5 on the season and 2-1 in ACC play so, with the quality win over North Carolina, the good certainly Sutton nearly notched a triple-double at UNC with his all-around play. outweighed the bad from this past week.
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Jackson, Rankins headline Women’s basketball former Cardinals in the NFL falls to No. 1 Notre Dame,
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U of L is no stranger to producing NFL talent, generating players like Johnny Unitas and Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch in the past. This year’s NFL season proved no different as 20 professionals on current rosters competed for U of L football. Eleven of the Cardinals play on the offensive side of the ball with nine on the defensive end. Among those 20 players, five found themselves on playoffs teams. Two of the five are defensive tackle Sheldon Rankings and Heisman-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson. Selected 12th overall in the 2016 NFL Draft, Rankins has logged a fantastic year for the New Orleans Saints. He started all 16 games this season and racked up a career-high eight sacks and 40 total tackles. Rankins remained a staple for the 13-3 Saints in both the run and pass rush, helping to form an elite defense. New Orleans next faces the Los Angeles Rams for a chance to reach the Super Bowl, though Rankins will miss out due to a torn Achilles’ tendon from his last game. The Baltimore Ravens selected Jackson as the 32nd pick in last year’s draft, the U of L standout glossed over by many a team. Throughout the draft process and preseason play, many NFL pundits argued that Jackson should shift to the wide receiver position despite his collegiate success as quarterback. Through the first nine games this season, Jackson primarily subbed for the Ravens on gadget plays involving run-
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ning. An injury to starting quarterback Joe Flacco provided Jackson with the fulltime starting position in week 10. Jackson would go on to prove his critics wrong by leading Baltimore to a 7-1 record and guiding his team to a playoff berth in the final game of the season against the Cleveland Browns. He still has room for improvement to be sure, but the Florida native proved his raw talent and explosive ability to ignite a professional offense. The Ravens ultimately lost to the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, though Jackson confirmed his mettle as the youngest starting quarterback in NFL playoff history. Difficulties plagued the rookie throughout the contest before Jackson put his team in a position to compete with effective sequences. Jackson’s season-ending numbers were impressive, totaling 11 touchdowns with six passing and five rushing. He also posted the highest passer rating in the fourth quarter at 119.9. With Jackson returning as the expected starter for the Ravens next season, two areas of improvement are ball security and passing accuracy. He finished with 12 fumbles overall, the most in the NFL, and posted a 55.9 completion percentage in the regular season. Cutting down on turnovers is the main priority and, as Jackson gets more opportunities, his passing numbers should develop. The future is bright for these former Louisville players and more. Our series of Cards in the Pros will continue next week with a look at the NBA.
Freshman Mykasa Robinson scored six with an assist and steal at UND.
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Though not a long-time member of their conference, U of L women’s basketball has stoked a fierce rivalry with Notre Dame. The Cardinals held the upper hand in 2018, but the Fighting Irish turned the tables last week to become top dog in the ACC. On Jan. 10, No. 1 Notre Dame gave No. 2 Louisville its first defeat of the 2019 season. The Cards led at halftime before losing control and notching an 82-68 loss. Arike Ogunbowale, starting slow for the Irish, finished with 30 key points. Louisville senior Asia Durr nearly matched the total with 29. “We got it down to two and then took a couple of poor shots we normally don’t do,” head coach Jeff Walz said. “I’m proud of our effort, but we got exposed in every area I told our players we were weak in.” U of L struggled from three-point range, sinking only 4-of-20. Their advantage came from 25 points off 18 turnovers from UND. Notre Dame offset its ball-handling
struggles with solid shooting, superior rebounding and fast break points. They also drew a staggering 28 fouls, placing most of the Cardinal bench in foul trouble. “I’ve got to do a better job of coaching,” Walz said at halftime. “I’ve got to teach my kids not to foul. I suck at that.” A confusing sequence occurred late in the game when Ogunbowale tangled herself with Louisville senior Arica Carter. The pair locked legs on the ground and, at one point, it appeared Ogunbowale aimed a kick at U of L players picking up Carter. Referees reviewed what happened and, whether Ogunbowale intended to kick or not, no direct contact occurred. The nocall “dumbfounded” Walz, who maintained his cool throughout the contest despite a frustrating performance from the officials. “So if we throw a few haymakers but because we don’t connect, it’s okay?” Walz said. The Cards (ranked No. 2 as of Jan. 13) bounced back from the loss with a decisive victory over Georgia Tech, moving them to 15-1 on the season and 3-1 in ACC play. They host Virginia Jan. 17.
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Setter Tori Dilfer transfers to Louisville volleyball
Rivera recorded 1,294 assists in 2018. Tori Dilfer logged two seasons playing for TCU and led the Frogs with 1,134 assists and 10 double-doubles in 2018.
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Four seniors depart the volleyball team for graduation this year, marking a huge loss of veteran talent for the 2019 roster. Nonetheless, the Cards feature a wealth of depth to their squad and recently added an experienced transfer for the upcoming season. Tori Dilfer has transferred from Texas Christian University to play for Dani Busboom Kelly at Louisville. The 5-foot-10 setter played her first two collegiate seasons for the Frogs and has two full seasons of eligibility remaining. “We are very excited to add Tori to our
2019 team,” head coach Busboom Kelly said. “She brings a wealth of experience at the setter position and is a proven competitor. Not only is Tori a talented athlete, but she is a great student and person of high character.” Busboom Kelly, entering her third season as Cardinal coach in 2019, has big shoes to fill at the setter position. Wilma Rivera finished her career as ACC Setter of the Year back-to-back seasons and constantly proved her singular ability to facilitate the offense. Other than Rivera, who recorded 1,294 assists, 71 kills and 30 service aces as a senior, U of L has one other setter on the
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current roster in freshman Anaya Martin. Dilfer should bring a vital level of experience as an upperclassman with a history of talent. Dilfer played in all 27 matches for TCU in 2018 and led the team with 1,134 assists and 10 double-doubles. A California native and All-Big 12 honoree, her 11.12 assists per set ranked No. 5 all-time in the individual single season records for the program. Louisville volleyball finished the 2018 season with a second-round loss in the NCAA Championship. They fell to threeseed Illinois, who knocked the Cards out of the second round three years ago as
well. U of L last reached the Sweet 16 in 2005. Though losing the likes of Rivera, along with fellow graduates Molly Sauer, Jasmine Bennett and Amanda Green, the prospect of eventually reaching the round of 16 has not completely dimmed. Head coach Busboom Kelly has continually improved her squad in two years at the helm and reached the NCAA tournament in consecutive years. With a transfer like Dilfer and standouts like junior outside hitter Molly McHenry leading the way, the Cardinals have a fighting chance to keep getting better.
Men’s tennis begins 2019 with wins in the Aloha State MATT BRADSHAW @BRADMATT8
Men’s tennis started out its 2019 season by taking a trip to Honolulu and facing the University of Hawaii. The team of ten performed 6-1 last week for a solid victory over the Rainbow Warriors. U of L last traveled to Hawaii back in 2015 when the Cardinals finished with a 23-9 record. Following a 15-11 overall performance in 2018, head coach Rex Ecarma says traveling to compete in the Hawaii Invitational is an essential aspect of forming his squad. “Taking the team on a trip like this in the past helped foster a sense of unity and brotherhood that lasted throughout the season. My former players still talk about their trip to Oahu,” Ecarma said. “But it is also important for us to get a lot of match-
es and play outdoor tennis since the National Kick-Off Tournament is outdoors in Gainesville. This is important.” Four freshman join six returners on this year’s roster that spent nine weeks in the national rankings last season. Senior Christopher Morin-Kougoucheff leads the Cards as the third player in program history to have played both singles and doubles at the NCAA Championships. Louisville picked up eight wins on the first day of Hawaiian competition as Ecarma’s group found its footing in the unfamiliar environment. “On day one of this Invitational, the players are just getting the winter break rust off,” Ecarma said. “They are also working to get the feel of the ball in these outdoor island conditions. The main thing is getting control of the ball and putting it in the right spots.”
Men’s tennis traveled nearly 4,500 miles to play in the Hawaii Invitational.
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The final days of play saw the Cards collegiate victories. sweep all doubles matches and drop only The Cardinals return stateside for their one singles contest. Freshmen Alex Wes- home opener against Butler on Friday, brooks, Fabien Salle, Sergio Ramirez and Jan 18 at the Bass-Rudd Tennis Center. David Mizrahi each picked up their first
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Baseball names five captains for upcoming season MATT BRADSHAW @BRADMATT8
Another season on the collegiate diamond approaches in little under a month, and U of L baseball has chosen five upperclassmen leaders in preparation for its 2019 run. Senior Zeke Pinkham and juniors Nick Bennett, Shay Smiddy, Tyler Fitzgerald and Logan Wyatt will guide the Cards as captains. The five were chosen by players and coaches, forming an extremely talented veteran group with vital postseason experience. Pinkham, who missed 41 games in 2018 due to injury, is one of six seniors on the 2019 roster. The Elizabethtown native was part of a three-catcher rotation last year and returns for his final season healthy and ready to go. All-ACC Bennett will likely be the goto pitcher in head coach Dan McDonnell’s rotation. A lefty with a career record of 13-3 and 133 strikeouts overall, Bennett is primed for a standout junior season. Smiddy is the second pitcher amongst the field of captains and finished 2018 with a 5-1 record and 2.96 ERA. He will
likely continue his all-around excellence in 2019 by starting, relieving and closing for Louisville as needed. All-American Wyatt broke out his sophomore season as one of the most explosive hitters on the roster. The Louisville native gets on base at a prolific rate with an on-base percentage of .490 while also leading the team in batting average (.338), home runs (6) and RBIs (69). Fitzgerald played in all of U of L’s games in 2018 and finished with 17 doubles, 57 runs scored and 23 stolen bases. The infielder concluded fall play with a fantastic .500 batting average and stands poised to continue his speedy, forceful role on the roster. U of L baseball will start the upcoming season ranked in the top-10 nationally. The Cardinals missed out on a College World Series appearance in 2018, but a talented team guided by accomplished captains bodes a successful return to Omaha as long as they realize their full potential. McDonnell and his squad will commence the first day of full-squad practices Bennett, Wyatt, Smiddy and Fitzgerald are the junior captains for U of L. on Jan. 25.
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Hartlage to compete at Augusta National Amateur Championship MATT BRADSHAW @BRADMATT8
Women’s golf takes on a new head coach in Whitney Young after the 2019 season. An accomplished leader and professional player, Young coaches a junior on the current roster who is following in her footsteps to play at the next level. Lauren Hartlage received an invitation last week to play at the Augusta National Amateur Championship. The Elizabethtown native earned All-ACC honors as an underclassman back-to-back years and enters her junior stint leader of the roster. “It was a great honor to receive the invitation,” Hartlage said. “Ever since they announced the tournament, this was a Women’s golfer Lauren Hartlage. FILE PHOTO / TLC goal of mine and it really shows that all
my hard work is paying off.” Taking place a week prior to the Masters in April, the tournament at Augusta features an international field of 72 amateurs competing over 54 holes. Cardinal junior Hartlage qualified for the field due to her standing in the Women’s World Amateur Golf Rankings. Hartlage closed out 2018 ranked 59th in the world and 22nd among American golfers. Suffice to say, she is one of the most talented student-athletes to compete for Louisville in a long while. “This is absolutely a huge honor for Lauren to get to play in the inaugural event at Augusta National,” current head coach Courtney Trimble said, who will retire at the conclusion of the upcoming
season. “Lauren has proven to be a really consistent and great player and this is a reward for all of her hard work. This proves that our program is helping players reach their goals and we couldn’t be happier for Lauren.” The winner of the tournament earns an invitation to competitions like the 2019 U.S. and British Women’s Opens. Hartlage will play with a fighting chance to take the top spot, as she’s performed well on the amateur circuit previously and most recently finished fourth at the Orlando International Championship. U of L women’s golf finished fall play ranked No. 28 and begins 2019 with a matchup against UK. Hartlage guides the Cards with a 72.6 stroke average.
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Swimmers find success at World Championships in China
Kelsi Worrell Dahila (facing front) embraces Mallory Comerford. The pair won a combined 12 medals for Team USA in Hangzhou, China. PHOTO COURTESY / LOUISVILLE ATHLETICS MATT BRADSHAW @BRADMATT8
For U of L students, winter break was an opportunity to kick back from the books and spend time relaxing. For Cardinal swimmers, it was a time to travel nearly 7,500 miles across the globe to compete with the best of the best. Both current and former student-athletes swam at the Short Course World Championships last month in Hangzhou, China. The Cards represented not only the U. S. but also their native countries of El Salvador, Venezuela and Russia. Sophomore Zach Harting and senior Mallory Comerford swam for the U.S. squad with alumna Kelsi Worrell Dahlia as team captain. Dahlia is well-known for her performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won a gold medal in the 4x100 medley relay. Senior Marcelo Acosta swam for El Salvador while alumni Carlos Claverie and Gregory Tarasevich swam for Venezuela and Russia, respectively. All told, Team USA topped the Championships with 36 total medals, making for 22 more than any other country. Captain Dahlia finished with a team-best nine medals.
Day one
Comerford, appearing in her second straight World Championships, set an American record in the 200 free. Already back-to-back NCAA Champion in the same race, she beat the world record by nearly a full second and collected the silver medal. Comerford later combined with Dahlia and two other Americans to win the team’s first gold medal of the Championships in the 4x100 free relay. Harting finished fifth in the 200 fly final, where the top two swimmers broke the previous world record, and notched a
Alumna Dahlia, team captain for the Americans, previously competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics. FILE PHOTO / THE LOUSVILLE CARDINAL
personal best time. Acosta posted 13th overall in the 400 free for El Salvador. Claverie posted 32nd overall in the 100 breast for Venezuela.
Day two
Comerford and Dahlia opened the second day of competition in record fashion, taking gold in the 4x50 medley relay and breaking the previous world record by a second. Both Cardinals’ splits were the fastest among all swimmers in the field. Not long after, Dahlia topped her own American record in the 200 butterfly for a silver medal finish. Moving to the 4x50 mixed freestyle relay, Comerford and Dahlia set yet another world record with a winning performance alongside two other Americans. Acosta continued a strong showing with 29th overall in the 200 free. Day three Comerford and Dahlia continued to
dominate on the third day of swimming. Comerford began with a bronze medal in the 100 free, breaking the American record and entering the top-10 of all-time fastest marks in the event. Dahlia combined with three other Americans to set a world record in the 4x50 mixed medley relay, earning the team’s fifth relay gold. Claverie finished 22nd overall in the 200 breast.
previous American record by more than three seconds.
Day six
Americans earned gold medals in abundance on the final day in China, aided by the Louisville standouts. Dahlia acquired three golds through the 100 fly, 4x50 freestyle relay and 4x100 medley relay. Comerford helped in both relays as the teams set American and meet records. Day four Tarasevich finished 10th overall in the Dahlia returned to the podium once 200 backstroke. again with a bronze medal in the 50 but- Home front terfly. Last week, U of L swimming and divHarting added to the 4x200 free relay ing welcomed back its international perfor a fourth place finish, his squad about formers and won its first meet of 2019. three-tenths of a second from breaking The No. 8 men’s team and No. 6 women’s the American record. team combined for a sweep of the MisDay five souri Tigers. On the penultimate day of racing, The Cards return to Ralph Wright NaComerford won a silver medal in the tatorium on Friday, Jan. 25 for a Senior 4x200 free relay as her team broke the Day swim against Northwestern.