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‘We really wanted to bring our experience back to the U.S.’

By Amy Burke · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 11:29 p.m.

Returning Peace Corps volunteers gathered Monday afternoon in the IMU to show off their displays about countries in which they served.

‘Super Stars’ audition gives up to 30 students a chance

By Katherine Fay · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 11:27 p.m.

The Helene G. Simon Hillel Center gave more potential stars their chance during tryouts for the fourth annual Campus Super Star Feb. 17 at the Jewish Community Center of Indianapolis.

What is normal?

By Scott Leadingham · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 10:41 p.m.

No jokes this week. Some topics are more important than cheap laughs. The tragic death and amazing life of Lawrence King is one of those topics.

They’ll miss you ... right?

By John Barnett and Stefania Marghitu · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 10:36 p.m.

I love reading obituaries. Not because I consider myself particularly morbid or fascinated with death, but because they are usually some of the most intriguing pieces of literature you can

Freedom of hate speech?

By Abra Oliver · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 10:35 p.m.

Max Karson is not funny. That didn’t stop Karson, a staff editor of The Campus Press at the University of Colorado at Boulder, from penning a column titled,“If it’s war the Asians want ... ” in which he supposedly attempted to write satire. About what, we’re not entirely sure. Whatever it was, he went about it using hate speech rarely found in anyone’s mouth against an amorphous group of “Asians,” stirring up controversy on the Boulder campus.

Ban gun bans

By Chase Cooper · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 10:33 p.m.

I think most of us feel pretty safe here at IU. That’s good. But there’s a difference between feeling safe and being safe. Probably the students at NIU, Virginia Tech, Columbine and other schools that have been victims of random

Pura vida

By Abby Schwimmer and Ab Schwimmer · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 10:29 p.m.

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – In this day and age, the world moves at a pretty fast pace. Even for self-professed “lazy” college students, time is regimented: class at 9, work at 1:30, Kilroy’s at midnight. Patience is a virtue, but

University, Sampson reach $750,000 settlement deal late on Friday

By Chris Engel · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:13 p.m.

The speculation is finally over: Kelvin Sampson is finished coaching the IU men’s basketball team. As part of the settlement, Sampson will be paid $750,000, agreeing not to file a wrongful termination lawsuit against the University. SLIDESHOW: The Sampson saga VIDEO: Greenspan press conference DOCUMENT: Severance agreement DOCUMENT: Sampson's contract DOCUMENT: Letter of allegations DOCUMENT: Notice of allegations

IU officials defend Sampson’s buyout; chancellor doesn’t believe donations will suffer

By Trevor brown · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:11 p.m.

Avoiding a possible lawsuit, such as the one brought on by former Ohio State basketball coach Jim O’Brien, likely played a role in IU’s decision not to fire Sampson, said University Chancellor Ken Gros Louis.

Don't compromise safety for political correctness

By Scott Tibbs · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:51 p.m.

The Indiana Daily Student editorial board’s complaining about the federal government’s policy forbidding homosexual men from giving blood should be addressed (“Donation Discrimination,” Feb. 13). I was pleased to see

Sigma Alpha Mu, Theta Chi and Gamma Phi Beta win 76th annual IU Sing

By Ashlyn McNeal · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:29 a.m.

More than 1,000 people showed up Saturday to see Sigma Alpha Mu, Theta Chi and Gamma Phi Beta take away the overall trophy after their win in the 76th annual IU Sing. SOUNDSLIDE: IU Sing

Players compete with former coach on their minds

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:22 a.m.

A little more than 24 hours after their coach resigned, IU players Armon Bassett and Jordan Crawford faced questions about their own futures. PODCAST: Hoosier Headlines

Dan Dakich waves following his first game as the IU's interim head basketball coach versus Northwestern.

Dakich’s dream becomes reality after years as IU player, assistant coach

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:21 a.m.

Dan Dakich’s dream has always been to coach basketball at IU. When Kelvin Sampson resigned as IU coach Friday following a week-long investigation into recruiting violations, Dan Dakich, 45, was named interim head coach. PODCAST: That's What He Said

Dakich chosen by Greenspan over fellow assistant coach McCallum

By Michael Sanserino · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 1:15 a.m.

Greenspan did not specifically address why he picked Dakich and not McCallum for the interim position. McCallum was not accused of any wrongdoing as an assistant at Oklahoma, and neither coach was mentioned in the NCAA violations report.

Upset-minded Hoosiers pummel No. 10 Wildcats

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:37 a.m.

In surprising fashion, the No. 21 Hoosiers (13-8, 2-6) shocked host No. 10 Northwestern (8-9, 3-5) to finish out the season.

Hoosiers split matches in the South

By Kevin Luchansky · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:36 a.m.

The No. 56 IU men’s tennis team (7-2) started off its weekend doubleheader in Alabama on a strong note, defeating the Troy Trojans by a score of 5-2, but lost to No. 20 Alabama 6-1.

Late comeback for IU falls short

By Zina Kumok · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:36 a.m.

A late resurgence and a number of close calls contributed to the Hoosiers’ loss this weekend as No. 28 IU (8-3) fell 4-3 to No. 19 Wake Forest.

Hoosiers pull out win in final game of series

By Zachary Osterman · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:35 a.m.

Sunday morning came down an hour early for the IU baseball team, and it delivered in fine fashion. After losing their first two games of the season to Louisiana State, the Hoosiers pulled out a 7-6 ninth-inning victory to take game three and avoid the sweep.

Sports commentator to speak at IU

By Brandon Smith · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:34 a.m.

Former UCLA men’s basketball coach and current ESPN and ABC sports commentator Steve Lavin will speak tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Ernie Pyle Auditorium.

IU loses Big Ten title

By IDS staff and Aaron Beard · Monday, Feb. 25,2008 12:34 a.m.

With several teams ranked ahead of the No. 21 Hoosiers at the Big Ten championships this past weekend, IU coach Ray Looze knew it would be nearly impossible to repeat as Big Ten champions.