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Davis gets praise for success on the court

Mike Davis saw the highlights from IU's win Thursday night on "Sportscenter," brief as they might have been. And he also heard what the anchor had to say. "She said that my critics can leave me alone now because I've won a game in the NCAA (Tournament)," Davis said, smiling. Several people and most of the national media said that same thing in Sacramento this weekend, and that might include some Hoosier fans who still might not believe Davis is the best man to coach IU. With two regular seasons gone and one first round tournament loss last year to No. 13 seed Kent State, Davis said he felt the pressure Thursday night before the win against Utah, probably the same pressure he has felt every day since he was given the job at an interim level in September of 2000.

If all you want to do is... Dance, dance, dance

India vows to take revenge for attacks

India warned it will be ruthless in dealing with Islamic militant infiltrators entering from Pakistan, as the nations' forces exchanged fire Tuesday across the volatile border dividing Kashmir. Tuesday's gunfire came after the nuclear rivals exchanged the heaviest mortar and rocket fire of the year Monday night. It accompanied a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell to the region to calm tensions and shore up support for the U.S.-led war on terrorism.

Recker wrecks Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS - For those IU fans who aren't fond of Luke Recker, this one wasn't easy to swallow. And it won't be for a long, long time. He did it all - hit a three-pointer to tie the game, got a rebound and timeout to set up his Hoosier heartbreaking lay and drained a jumper as time expired. Recker took his lumps during two losses to his former team this season. Saturday, he closed the final chapter with the last laugh, a bang and a shot that hit nothing but net with nothing but zeros on the clock.

Keys, 'O Brother' big winners

LOS ANGELES -- The Grammys came down with a case of the blues, giving five awards each to the melancholy piano songstress Alicia Keys and the old-school bluegrass and soul of the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack. Irish rockers U2 won four Grammys Wednesday, including record of the year for "Walk On," a soaring rock anthem the group said found new meaning after Sept. 11. "When this country takes you to its heart it's an extraordinary feeling. And these are very testy times for America, so we know you're not just taking anybody to heart," U2's lead singer Bono said backstage.

Letters to the editor

The editorial attack on the Union Board (Staff Editorial, 9/18/01) was uncalled for and unjustified. I fail to see any logic in blaming UB for the Counting Crows' mistakes. The contention that this most recent cancellation forms a pattern is dubious as well. As the editorial itself mentions, UB directors serve one-year terms; I would be surprised if anyone involved in the 1999 Tom Petty fiasco is still on UB.

Umphrey's McGee performs Friday

Pedigo Bay model home completely destroyed, ELF targeted

Bloomington environmentalists are up in arms today following a fire late last week that completely destroyed a $725,000 model home at Pedigo Bay, the soon-to-be luxury subdivision on the southeastern shore of Lake Monroe. The fire, which blazed the 3,400-square-foot home, is still being investigated, while local authorities suspect arson at the crux of the flame.

Athletics department announces new coach

Sara Hayes can see her dreams taking shape. As the new head coach of the softball team, Hayes said she sees IU as a traditionally-excellent university, and she chose to take the position for that reason.

Comparing greatness

The IU basketball tradition is proven and powerful. When recruits slip on the red and white (soon to cream and crimson, again) warmups, they throw themselves into the fans' eyes and the athletes are doomed to comparisons with their predecessors. This year is no different. The Hoosiers have opened the Big Ten season with four consecutive wins, landing them at the top of the conference standings. Sunday, IU cruised to an 11-point victory over then 13th ranked Iowa at a hostile Carver-Hawkeye Arena. That victory was more than a point below the 12.75 point margin of victory the team has recorded in those four wins.

Dissent

The Indiana Supreme Court recently overturned a decision made by a Court of Appeals that had previously ended police checkpoints for drivers who are under the influence of alcohol. This decision, while good at heart, was the wrong one to make.

Ill Niño rocks you like a hurricane

It's the musical trend du jour. A no-name hardcore band, from a no-name suburban town writes a few angry songs and gets picked up by a major label. This has been the case with Korn, Slipknot, Mudvayne and most recently; Ill Niño.

Home sweet home

The scent of freshly cut wood mingled with the aroma of white paint at 903 East Miller Drive. Early on a Saturday morning. The constant pounding of hammers and the chatter of volunteers filled the air as work got under way.

Fun on the Fourth

Who's guarding who?

A day before the biggest IU game -- arguably -- since 1993, the Hoosiers are playing "Who's Guarding Who?" Dane Fife on Mike Dunleavy or Fife on Chris Duhon?. Tom Coverdale on Jason Williams? Jarrad Odle on Carlos Boozer? Jared Jeffries on ...?

Concert aids ministry

Notes of joy, love, and empathy rang through the halls of the Unitarian Universalist Church Sunday night, as parishioners and students gathered at a concert fundraiser for the Friends of the Prisoners ministry. Pictures on the wall reflected the successes of the four-year-old program, showing joyous church members and prisoners laughing, learning and growing together.

Man convicted for killing player's mother

A man has been convicted of killing the mother of IU running back Levron Williams hours after she watched him play his final collegiate game.

Terrorist acts spark national security debate

With few exceptions, the United States has been relatively fortunate when it comes to terrorism. Until Tuesday. The devastation that rocked New York and Washington Tuesday left Americans questioning their domestic safety and how an attack of such epic proportion could happen in such a secure nation. This false sense of security, as Bill Head, IU criminal justice professor and former member of the New York City hostage negotiation unit put it, had "a numbing effect" on Americans.

Hoosiers play for first win against Stanford

The Stanford Cardinals will travel to Bloomington for women's field hockey action today at 3:30 p.m. The Hoosiers are looking for their first win of the season, their second since becoming a varsity sport one year ago. The Hoosiers are 0-3 so far this season. Stanford, who returns 10 starters from last year, visits Louisville, Ky. before heading to the Mellencamp Pavilion. It is questionable whether fatigue will play a factor in today's game.

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