The News Record

Tuition rises, loan limits idle

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The student loan market is getting harder to navigate, thanks in part to the decision by some lenders to get out of the student loan business in addition to the growth of the alternative loan market.

Alternative loans (sometimes referred to as private loans) have risen in popularity in the last seven years and often come into play when there is a gap between educational costs and traditional financial aid.

City Council approves streetcar plan, but UC connection requires $35 M

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Nearly 47 million Americans, about 16 percent of the total population, are without health insurance, according to the National Coalition on Health Care, a non-partisan coalition of 70 groups representing or employing more than 150 million Americans.

Among that 47 million are more than eight million young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 who are without health insurance.

In Brief: Three UC grads to receive medal

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Three University of Cincinnati graduates are scheduled to be presented with the UC Presidential Leadership Medal of Excellence - an award given to undergraduate students since 2002 - for displaying an exemplary academic record, leadership, character and service throughout their careers at UC.

In Brief: Language conference set for this week

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Romance Review, a peer-reviewed journal, are slated to host the 28th annual Cincinnati Conference on Romance Languages and Literatures from May 8 through May 10 at the Vernon Manor Hotel. The conference is the second largest of its kind in the Midwest.

Cronin inks 4 players for 2008-09

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the departure of the graduating seniors, University of Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin signed four new recruits to play for his 2008-09 men's basketball team.

Cronin signed Yancy Gates and Cashmere Wright to play for the Bearcats on Nov. 14, 2007.

Lacrosse loses in NCLL Finals

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Cincinnati men's lacrosse club finished its season in second place in the National College Lacrosse League.

In Lynchburg, Va., the home of the NCLL Final Four, the Bearcats beat the Millersville University Marauders (Pa.) 7-6 in overtime on Saturday, May 3 in the national semifinals, and lost to The State University of New York College at Cortland Red Dragons 12-10 on Sunday, May 4 in the finals.

Who should be MVP: Paul or Bryant?

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hornets' Chris Paul better pick

The NBA announced on Tuesday, May 6 that Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was the winner of the 2007-08 Most Valuable Player Award

OK, that's cool. Kobe is a phenomenal talent and is more than deserving of the honor, but this year's race for MVP is a prime example of why the winner should not be announced at least until the start of NBA Finals.

Column: Bo Knows

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After back-to-back losing seasons, there are a lot of fans worrying about the future of the University of Cincinnati men's basketball team.

I know the losing is hard to endure, but fear not UC fans, help is on the way.

There is no question that the overall talent level of the team next year will be vastly better than it was in either of the past two seasons.

Kicking it Olympic style

Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Master James Beasley reclined in a booth in Perkins Restaurant & Bakery and sipped on lemonade on a cool and lazy Sunday in April. Beasley, the instructor of the UC Martial Arts Club, sported a navy blue jacket with the Olympic logo on the sleeve. Underneath the colorful linked circles were the words "Tae Kwon Do 2008.