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UNIVERSLAM 2006

By Matt Mattucci · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:27 p.m.

Kadour Ziani wakes up everyday in an unfamiliar place, but with a familiar desire. He wants to dunk a basketball, and he wants to do it in a way that people will always remember. The 5-foot-11, 33-year-old Ziani has become famous for his dunks in contests he's participated in across the world and says he's a celebrity in his native France. Ziani recently arrived in Bloomington -- which he called the "basketball capital of the world" -- with no money but a lifetime's worth of riches. He's not looking for money or fame, though. All he wants to do is share his abilities and philosophies with the world.

Satanic rap, anyone?

By Alyson Brodsy and Stefania Marghitu · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 11:44 a.m.

For the past few years, there have been countless rumors regarding Three 6 Mafia's alleged Satanic affiliation. None of these speculations, however, have been fully validated. Out of my love for the group, and overall curiosity on the subject, I decided to do some investigation.

An introduction to one of the newest Hoosiers, Mike White

By Alyson Brodsy and Ryan Corazza · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 3:39 a.m.

Mike White stood near the back of the press room in Assembly Hall Tuesday afternoon and cracked a subtle, coy smile when asked about his nickname -- "King Kong." "I got it in junior college," said the junior forward, who transferred to IU from Lee College in Baytown, Texas earlier this year. "My coach came in at halftime of the game and said, 'Man, you're playing like King Kong out there.'"

Get Hysterical

By Eamonn Brennan · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 1:16 a.m.

"(Hoosier Hysteria) is coming," IU's senior point guard Calloway said. "We're already excited. When they call the names -- oh, boy -- it's going to be jumping."

ZTA hopes BMOC will top $100,000

By Kasey Hawrysz · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 1:16 a.m.

Friday the 13th might usually be associated with ghosts and ghouls, but this Friday's events will help raise funds for a more realistic fear -- breast cancer.

Michael Renfrow stands alone

By Julie Mahomed · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 1:16 a.m.

Thursday night, the sole student representative of the IU Presidential Search Committee listened to students' opinions of how decisions made by the next IU president will affect their daily lives.

B.Y.O.B.

By Ariel Ivas · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 1:16 a.m.

The Interfraternity Council held its first "Bring Your Own Beer" party Thursday night at Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.

Hardy always on the move

By Jake Brown and Jacob Brown · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 1:14 a.m.

Keeping track of sophomore wide receiver James Hardy during a game isn't easy. One play he's split wide right. The next play he's in the slot on the left. Next time he's in the slot on the right only to be split wide left the next drive. That is exactly how Hardy spent last week's game against Illinois. He moved across the formation throughout the game, barely lining up in the same spot twice in a row. He went on to have his best statistical game of the season, catching five balls for 67 yards.

Hoosiers seek revenge against No. 15 Iowa at 'the Rock' Saturday

By Tim O Brien and Tim O'Brien · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 1:13 a.m.

No rest for the weary. Coming from a last-second 34-32 victory at Illinois Oct. 7, the IU football team hosts No. 15 Iowa this weekend. Kickoff is scheduled for noon Saturday at Memorial Stadium, but fans can also catch the game on ESPN2.

Landis goes public with defense in doping

By Alyson Brodsy · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 1:10 a.m.

Floyd Landis took his case to the public Thursday with an online presentation including key elements of his defense against doping charges. Exhaustive as it appeared, his attorney said, "This is by no means everything." Landis is scheduled to go before an arbitration panel in January or February and formally appeal doping violations that could cost him his Tour de France and impose a two-year ban. Rather than wait several months to present his defense in a public form, portions of the case were posted on his Web site, www.floydlandis.com.

Unbeaten Bears look to shine Monday night

By Alyson Brodsy and Bob Baum · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 1:09 a.m.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Chicago Bears have put up some eye-popping scores this season. Now they have a chance to shine Monday night. The unbeaten Bears, off to their best start in 20 years, bring a brutal defense and vastly improved offense to Arizona to face the ever-struggling Cardinals, who have lost four in a row.

Hoosiers hope to utilize momentum heading into Saturday's meet

By Jackie Faine and Jacqueline Faine · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 1 a.m.

This Saturday the IU men's cross-country team heads to Terre Haute to run against some of the best teams in the nation. More than 80 NCAA Division I teams from four regions will meet at Indiana State.

IU heads to Terre Haute for Pre-NCAAs

By Lee Hurwitz · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:57 a.m.

This team could use a little bit of luck. Heading into the NCAA Pre-Nationals meet without two of its top five runners is the newest incident in what IU coach Judy Wilson calls a "trying" season. Sophomore Stephanie Greer and freshman Kellee Lemcke will both sit out of this weekend's meet with ankle injuries as the team runs against some of the top teams in the nation.

Hoosiers to face two ranked Big Ten teams

By Mike Abrams · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:56 a.m.

The IU women's volleyball team doesn't want to beat itself this weekend. "We are concerned with our side of the court," IU coach Katie Weismiller said. "When we beat Michigan, we talked before the game about playing our game. We want to do that again this weekend."

Sweet 16: Hoosiers reach polls for 1st time

By John Wustrow · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:55 a.m.

Don't blame IU coach Mick Lyon if he's been acting a little superstitious lately. After all, what he's been doing is working. "We're not changing anything right now, including the underwear," Lyon said. "It's one of those you don't change anything to alter the karma that we've got."

Thigdiculous superstar

By Alyson Brodsy and Andrew Shaffer · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:49 a.m.

IU did something last week that it hasn't done since 1999. What's that, you say -- win a football game? No, no. That's not it, but good guess.

Hoosiers set to take on Buckeyes Saturday

By Michael Sanserino · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:31 a.m.

After a 3-2 overtime win against in-state rival IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis, sophomore midfielder Brian Ackley said the IU men's soccer team would win every single game from that point on.

Big weekend ahead for No. 11 Hoosiers

By Matt Dollinger · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:27 a.m.

No matter the outcome of this weekend's doubleheader, it will be an emotional one for the Hoosiers. Sunday's game against Michigan will be the last home game the IU field hockey senior class will play at Mellencamp Pavilion.

IU hoops it up with new coach at Hoosier Hysteria Friday

Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:25 a.m.

Welcome to the 2006 IU women's basketball season. Some of the names have changed, but the situation is eerily similar. Hoosier Hysteria gets underway with the doors opening at 9 p.m. tonight at Assembly Hall. At 10:45 p.m., when the women's team hits the floor, the Felisha Legette-Jack era will officially begin.

Fit for work?

By Alyson Brodsy and Sarah Shipe · Friday, Oct. 13,2006 12:09 a.m.

This past Thursday, I packed three suitcases and headed to the Windy City for the fitness enthusiasts' version of Christmas: Club Industry (thankfully, I went with two men, so there was ample room in the trunk for my luggage). I was fully prepared to market myself as an academic, but I failed to realize how superficial the industry I plan to enter really can be.