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A Knight to remember

By Pete Newmann · Monday, Sept. 11,2000 4:12 a.m.

Should coach Bob Knight have been fired? "Hell no." Why in the world is this happening now? Good question.

A Hoosier's heartache

By Jeff Shireman · Monday, Sept. 11,2000 4:11 a.m.

Bob Knight looked tired. Friday, as the national media swarm descended upon Bloomington, the coach leaned his head against a wall in an Assembly Hall office. His blue-jean shorts, tennis shoes and casual shirt proved how unexpectedly the latest incident hit him. Maybe he should have expected this.

Jailed scientist makes plea bargain

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Sept. 11,2000 1:41 a.m.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. ' Los Alamos scientist Wen Ho Lee, who was fired and jailed on charges of mishandling nuclear weapons secrets, has agreed to plead guilty to one charge and will cooperate with federal investigators, Justice Department sources said Sunday.

Late Night continues to offer alcohol-free fun

By Christopher Lee · Monday, Sept. 11,2000 1:39 a.m.

Where can you bowl, play billiards, enjoy stand-up comedy and make your own music videos all in one place? The Union Board's weekly "Live It Up Late Night" is the only event on campus that fits the bill.

Possible arson at Republican headquarters

By Kara Salge · Monday, Sept. 11,2000 1:35 a.m.

A fire at the Monroe County Republican headquarters Saturday is being investigated as an arson. Scott Smith, chief fire inspector for the Bloomington Fire Department, said as of Saturday there were no suspects in the case.

Volleyball remains undefeated in Pittsburgh Invitational

Monday, Sept. 11,2000 1:14 a.m.

The volleyball team traveled to Pittsburgh this weekend, and returned with three more wins under their belt. They also claimed their second tournament title, winning the Pittsburgh Invititational.

Hoosiers sweep weekend games

By Ryan Gunterman · Monday, Sept. 11,2000 1:13 a.m.

The women's soccer team closed out its non-conference schedule undefeated with wins against San Diego State and Utah State at home this weekend. The team goes into the Big Ten season as winners of five consecutive games, allowing one goal during the stretch.

Men's soccer begins weekend with victory

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, Sept. 11,2000 1:11 a.m.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. ' A men's soccer player and a coach joked after IU's 2-1 overtime win Friday against Maryland that when no one else can score a goal, just "dial 1-800-BACK."

Defense is offensive against North Carolina State

By Dan Cortez · Monday, Sept. 11,2000 1:09 a.m.

Everything was going according to plan. All the hype surrounding the football team before its season opener Saturday against North Carolina State seemed to be true. In two possessions, the Hoosiers' offense had easily posted two touchdowns ' the second of which was a 57-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Antwaan Randle El to senior receiver Jerry Dorsey.

New year, same results for football

By Guy Cipriano · Monday, Sept. 11,2000 1:06 a.m.

During the offseason, the football team talked about how things were going to change in 2000. Coach Cam Cameron and his players talked about winning, not losing close games in the fourth quarter. They talked about how the defense would be one of the most improved groups in college football. They talked about how the Hoosiers would get off to a fast start this season.

Financial services sector continues wave of consolidation

By Troy Barratt · Monday, Sept. 11,2000 12:49 a.m.

Credit Suisse First Boston, a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group, launched a friendly bid to acquire Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenerette Inc. Aug. 30. CSFB will pay French insurer Axa around $11.5 billion for its 71 percent stake in DLJ.

Newcomer's show shines

By Joseph S. Pete · Sunday, Sept. 10,2000 11:41 p.m.

Carrie Newcomer has made a name for herself nationally, garnering critical acclaim and the admiration of award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver.

Student support leans toward Knight

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 10:44 p.m.

A white paper plate was pinned to the back of sophomore Jim Wisco's red "Indiana Hoosiers" T-shirt as he cheered for the IU football team Saturday. Wisco scribbled black letters on the plate showing his distaste (to put it tactfully) for freshman Kent Harvey. The pin attaching the plate to his shirt read, "Friends and fans of RMK."

Players meet with President Brand

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 9:02 p.m.

The IU basketball team met with President Myles Brand at about 3:45 p.m. today to voice its support for coach Bob Knight, said junior guard Dane Fife. Knight, who was placed under a "zero-tolerance" sanction in May, is facing accusations that he cursed at and forcefully grabbed freshman Kent Harvey for disrespecting him Thursday afternoon. The IU Police Department is investigating the incident.

Knight confused by 'zero-tolerance'

By Heater A. Dinich and Heather A. Dinich · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 7:46 p.m.

Coach Bob Knight sat in "the cave" of Assembly Hall, a room where he often spends hours reviewing game and practice tape, with his legs crossed and dark brows raised. He does a lot of thinking in that room, but Friday he seemed puzzled.

Men's soccer defeats Maryland in overtime

By Sarah Trotto · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 7:40 p.m.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - A men's soccer player and a coach joked after IU's 2-1 overtime win against Maryland Friday that when no one else can score a goal, just "dial 1-800-BACK." Marking back John Swann, a sophomore, notched the winning goal off a corner kick from junior midfielder Ryan Mack in the 102nd minute. In the 77th minute, defensive back David Prall knocked in his first career goal off another Mack corner kick. Defensive midfielder Justin Tauber, a senior, also assisted on the goal.

Transcript of Knight press conference

Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 9:42 a.m.

Coach Bob Knight: Who'd we beat or who'd we lose to? You might understand, I hope you'll understand, this very thing, the reason why you're here right now, is the reason why i'm not teaching a class, it's the reason why i'm not doing the tip-off lunch, it's the reason why i'm not going to put myself in a position where this kind of thing can happen.

Randle El prepares for opener

By Scott Powers · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 12:35 a.m.

Off to the side of Memorial Stadium's field, two adolescent girls, who were probably in their early teens, stood beside junior quarterback Antwaan Randle El as they asked for his autograph on their poster.

Kirkwood to rally for football game

By Stacey Palevsky · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 12:33 a.m.

Bloomington will "paint the town red" on Kirkwood Avenue tonight. In an effort to increase student participation and support for the football season, tonight kicks off the first of many Friday night rallies, dubbed "Paint the Town Red," which will overtake the streets of downtown Bloomington before each home game.

Greek party takes on new meaning

By Amy Oringer and Amy Orringer · Saturday, Sept. 9,2000 12:32 a.m.

It had everything one might expect to see at a typical fraternity party: good music, frat guys dressed in their finest party garb dancing with equally primped female party-goers, and very little room to move in the packed sub-terrain party room. And of course, a full service bar stocked with a variety of the finest...soda.