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Dakich replaces Sampson on interim basis, will coach team Saturday

By Michael Sanserino · Saturday, Feb. 23,2008 12:21 a.m.

IU Director of Athletics Rick Greenspan announced during a 9 p.m. press conference Friday that former assistant Dan Dakich will replace Kelvin Sampson as head men’s basketball coach on an interim basis. BLOG: Basketblog

Sampson, Dakich release statements

By Aaron Beard · Saturday, Feb. 23,2008 12:09 a.m.

Former IU coach Kelvin Sampson and interim coach Dan Dakich released statements today after Sampson resigned.

Sampson resigns, Dakich to coach team Saturday

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 11:14 p.m.

IU coach Kelvin Sampson resigned Friday amid allegations of violating NCAA rules. Sampson's resignation comes after a week-long investigation into the allegations. BLOG: Basketblog

IUSF to sponsor 76th annual IU Sing competition this weekend

By Ashlyn McNeal · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 11:09 p.m.

This Friday and Saturday, about 49 different organizations will be “caught in the spotlight” for the 76th annual IU Sing. IU Sing is a competition sponsored by the IU Student Foundation where student organizations come together and create four- to six-minute musical acts.

Judgment Day

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 10:50 p.m.

University officials will announce Friday the fate of IU men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson, IU trustee Phil Eskew Jr. said Thursday. “It is just my understanding that there will be an announcement tomorrow,” Eskew said, after receiving an e-mail from an IU administrator about Sampson’s situation.

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Sophomore outfielder Chris Hervey catches a flyball to right field during a game against Louisville March 5, 2007.

Hoosiers to lead off season against LSU

By Ryan Gregg · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 3:34 a.m.

The IU baseball team is looking to improve on a mediocre 2007 campaign which saw the Hoosiers struggle to a 19-35 overall record. IU opens their season tonight against the LSU Tigers in Baton Rogue.

History repeats itself: Violations reminiscent of 1960 scandal

By Brian Spegele · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:55 a.m.

Soaking up sun rays on an unusually temperate day in July of 1960, the half-constructed football stadium on 17th Street was only a skeleton of what it is today. Though the massive limestone venue was a dream realized for aging IU President Herman B Wells, a nightmare sat waiting for Wells and his University.

Coaching uncertainty overshadows IU’s game Saturday

By Chris Engel · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:52 a.m.

Sampson or no Sampson, the game must go on. In the midst of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding IU’s coaching situation, the No. 15 Hoosiers will continue their quest for a Big Ten championship Saturday when they head to Evanston, Ill., to face the Northwestern Wildcats.

Dakich likely interim replacement for Sampson

By Chris Engel · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:39 a.m.

Hoosier fans could see a familiar face replace Kelvin Sampson’s if the IU head coach is relieved of his duties.

IU tennis gets a taste of international flavor

By Zina Kumok · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:38 a.m.

This is the United Nations of tennis. But on the courts, countries dissolve, nationalities disappear and a new nation solely compromised of tennis players forms.

IU hopes to strike late, often

By Ben Homrig · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:37 a.m.

It’s no secret IU’s strength all season long has been in the lighter weight classes. Led by No. 3 sophomore Angel Escobedo (24-1) in the 125-pound weight class and No. 12 junior Andre Hernandez (17-8) in the 133-pound weight class, the No. 21 Hoosiers generally get the majority of their points in the early stages of matches.

Sampson or Dakich, IU will win

By Aaron Beard and Jonathan Hines · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:36 a.m.

At a glance, this game seems a given.

Southern discomfort: Hoosiers face tough test in Alabama

By Kevin Luchansky · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:35 a.m.

The IU men’s tennis team has a tough task ahead of them this weekend playing back-to-back days in their first outdoor matches of the season.

Justin Timberlake to star in baseball flick ‘The Open Road’

Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:35 a.m.

Justin Timberlake will portray fictional Hooks player Carlton Garrett in the upcoming movie “The Open Road.”

IU hopes to net wins on road trip

By Zina Kumok · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:35 a.m.

After a 7-2 start to the spring season, IU will travel to Winston-Salem, N.C., this weekend to compete against No. 19 Wake Forest and unranked University of North Carolina-Greensboro.

Peter Fonda to receive career achievement award

Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:34 a.m.

Peter Fonda, the king of cool in “Easy Rider,” will receive the 2008 King Vidor Career Achievement Award at next month’s San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.

Porter prepares for NFL Combine

By Tom Kir · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:33 a.m.

Ever since the Insight Bowl on New Year’s Eve, members of the IU football team have split off to do their own things.

Around the Arts

Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:29 a.m.

“A Change is Gonna Come”: Black Music and Political Activism exhibit opening What: An exhibit exploring how black communities drew on their sacred and secular musical traditions to create the sounds that powered the Civil Rights era When: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22

New sketch comedy group to premiere Saturday

By Allison Tyra · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:26 a.m.

If someone asked sophomore Kyle Cowser about University Twits, IU’s newest comedy troupe, he wouldn’t be shy about his opinion. “I think we’re pretty hilarious,” the group’s leader said.

Beauty and youth

By Claire Burke · Friday, Feb. 22,2008 12:24 a.m.

The allure of plastic surgery is touted all over. Celebrities deny having it, claiming they are just genetically-gifted. TV shows are based around it, with Nip/Tuck emotionally violating my roommate and me every Tuesday evening, and Dr. 90210 becoming one of E! Network’s most popular shows.

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