The Concord

Students devote spring break to service

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Flip-flops, sunscreen, snorkeling, shopping-these are the things thought of when describing a typical college student's spring break. How I spent my spring break, however, was wrapped in layers of clothing in cold, sometimes snowy, weather, helping renovate a home in Appalachia.

Eyeballs keep print media alive

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

"If newspapers are dying, what's with all the eyeballs?" questioned Peter Baniak, editor of the Lexington Herald-Leader, to a group of college journalism students at the annual Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association conference on Friday evening. The event, held at Transylvania University, attracted over 100 college students and advisers involved with campus newspapers throughout the state.

Ambassador Istrabadi discusses situation in Iraq

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Last Thursday, March 11, 2010 Bellarmine was pleased to welcome Ambassador Feisal Amin Istrabadi. Several students and faculty gathered to listen to Ambassador Istrabadi discussed his views on the government in Iraq.

BU fights to "Take Back the Night"

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Led by the Alliance for Gender Equality, the Bellarmine community will fight to "Take Back the Night" on Thursday, Mar. 18. The event was created to raise awareness against sexual violence.

SGA modernizes website

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

You won't have to wait for emails from the Student Government Association to find out what is going on anymore. SGA is currently revamping their website to make a more student-friendly place for up to date information.

Game night planned for fundraiser

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A Classic Games Night fund-raising event will be sponsored by several student organizations on Wednesday, March 24 from 6-10 in Frazier Hall. The Political Science Club, Bellarmine Historical Society (BHS), Bellarmine University Democrats and Bellarmine University Republicans will all host different games to raise money for their organizations.

Men's basketball team falls to Quincy, end season 23-9

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Knights men's basketball team found themselves in the NCAA tournament for the second year in a row this weekend after an impressive run in the GLVC tournament last weekend in Springfield, Illinois.

March Madness preview: breaking down the brackets

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

It's time for March Madness, so without further ado, let's take a look at some teams and players to watch and, of course, the Final Four.

Shortstop Brady named GLVC Baseball Player of the Week

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Patrick Brady, senior shortstop for the Bellarmine baseball team, was named the Great Lake Valley Conference (GLVC) Baseball Player of the Week for the week of Feb. 22. Brady, who hails from Lexington, is a two-time All-GLVC First Team selection and has been a strong contributor to the Knights throughout his previous three seasons.

Final Four pick

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

By Paul Ables

It's that time of year again! March Madness is here, and with it comes bracket pools, bracket busters, bracketology, bracket contests and... well, you get the point. Everyone loves filling out a bracket for the NCAA Tournament and this year is no different.

The history of Women's History Month

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

"Women's History is Women's Right. It is an essential and indispensable heritage from which we can draw pride, comfort, courage, and long-range vision," says Dr. Gerda Lerner.

Women's History Month

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Bellarmine University is honored to have some of the women that are here on staff. One of these women is Matisa Wilbon Ph. D., better known around campus to her students as Dr. Wilbon. Dr. Wilbon first came to Bellarmine in 2006, when she first served as an adjunct Sociology Professor. She is currently a full-time Assistant Professor in the Sociology Department here at Bellarmine, a role she has served in for 3 years.

New documentary shows 'killer' nature of Coke

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

olar Bears at Christmas? Popcorn at the Movies? Cookout with Burgers and Hot dogs? What's missing so far? The refreshing taste of Coca-Cola. The brand has become a staple in American pop culture and an international necessity in the beverage world.

Check out the "Buzz" around campus

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

"Just because you're no longer at home eating your mom's nutritious vegetable granola casseroles doesn't mean you have to pig out on Easy Mac, inside-the-crust double pepperoni triple-stuffed microwave Hot Pockets�drizzled in chocolate, dipped in garlic butter," warns Sarah East, host of College Buzz, in the episode "Could the Freshman 15 lead to the Biggest Loser?".

GLASS Pride celebration

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

This week Bellarmine University's Gay Lesbian and Straight Society will be hosting a Pride week. Wednesday, March 17th, is Gay Day.

Alice in Wonderland familiar yet excitingly new

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

If anyone is asked to tell the story of Alice in Wonderland, it's pretty simple. The classic animated Disney tale portrays a young girl, dozing off from her lessons "dreaming" her way down the rabbit hole, finding a whole new world that a few have likened to a "bad mushroom trip."

BU's alcohol policy a double standard

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

I was somewhat shocked last November to receive an e-mail announcement for a wine tasting hosted by Bellarmine Activities Council (BAC). I was also surprised last week when I received an e-mail regarding a tour of a distillery and a beer tasting in honor of St. Patrick's Day.