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Axios
23-06-2025
- Axios
Blowing cars apart to piece crimes together
IU Indianapolis student Vanesa Linge had an absolute blast during one of her summer classes. Why it matters: Hoosiers like Linge are taking part in an IU program blending car bombs and academic curiosity to support a new era of crime scene investigations. What they're saying:"I'm very grateful for the opportunity, because it is outside the classroom and something we might face in our professions in real life," Linge said. "And I don't think a majority of kids can say they've got this experience." Zoom in: Led by retired IMPD Sgt. Stephen Davis, the two-session course offered through the O'Neill School at IU Indianapolis has students sifting through the aftermath of a bombing to understand the cause and motive. The program came to life in 2007 when a professor looked to create a new class to keep students engaged during the summer. "It's really rewarding," Davis said. "It's a great opportunity to carry on to the next generation when it comes to policing and crime fighting." The intrigue: The class is open to all IU students regardless of field of study. How it works: During last week's "detonation day," students met with members of the IMPD Bomb Squad, the Indianapolis Fire Department, and federal partners at the old Eagle Creek Pistol Range on North High School Road. After a morning meeting, the students made their way to a grassy area where two Chevys outfitted with explosives awaited them. After the blast, students are split into two groups and given a 25-gallon tub full of tools. They're provided some background information about the case and sent into the field to begin their analysis. Yes, but: Getting the size of the blast just right is an important part of the experience. These aren't movie scene explosions, but there have been instances of going "too big" in the past. Davis said when that happens, the explosion has the potential to damage the evidence students need to complete their work. Bomb Squad members told Axios that one solution to contain the blasts is putting old IV bags inside the vehicles to quickly "quench" the explosions and preserve the evidence. Between the lines: The explosions take just a moment, but the investigation that follows can take hours. Every student has a different role to play, from setting up a perimeter to taking photos and writing up a police report or probable cause affidavit that explains what they found. For Davis, opening the class to all students instead of focusing on just criminal justice majors is more representative of the varied skill sets needed in a modern police department.
NBC Sports
27-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
IU Indianapolis hires Ben Howlett as coach after dominant run at Division II West Liberty
INDIANAPOLIS — IU Indianapolis hired Ben Howlett away from Division II West Liberty ( to take over the men's basketball program, the school announced Monday. Howlett replaces Paul Corsaro, who was fired May 13 for what the university said was his treatment of players during his only season with the Jaguars. Associated Press, Howlett was 217-37 at West Liberty with eight straight Mountain East Conference regular-season titles and eight straight NCAA Tournament appearances. His 2023 team reached the Division II championship game. West Liberty averaged 100.2 points per game last season and finished 30-5. IU Indy was 10-24 overall and 6-14 in the Horizon League last season.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
IU Indianapolis hires Ben Howlett as coach following his dominant run at Division II West Liberty
FILE - IU Indianapolis guard Alec Millender, right, looks to pass around Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Nov. 18, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IU Indianapolis hired Ben Howlett away from Division II West Liberty ( to take over the men's basketball program, the school announced Monday. Howlett replaces Paul Corsaro, who was fired May 13 for what the university said was his treatment of players during his only season with the Jaguars. Advertisement Howlett was 217-37 at West Liberty with eight straight Mountain East Conference regular-season titles and eight straight NCAA Tournament appearances. His 2023 team reached the Division II championship game. West Liberty averaged 100.2 points per game last season and finished 30-5. IU Indy was 10-24 overall and 6-14 in the Horizon League last season. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and
NBC Sports
13-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
IU Indianapolis fires Paul Corsaro for his treatment of players
INDIANAPOLIS — IU Indianapolis fired men's basketball coach Paul Corsaro on Tuesday for how he treated his players. The Jaguars did not provide details of Corsaro's actions. 'His behavior did not meet the university's values and standards regarding the treatment of student athletes,' the university said in a statement. Corsaro went 10-24 overall and 6-14 in the Horizon League in his only season with the Jaguars. The 36-year-old Indianapolis native was considered an up-and-comer in the coaching ranks when he left the University of Indianapolis last spring after four seasons. He posted a 79-37 mark with the Greyhounds, topping the 20-win mark and making NCAA Division II Tournament runs in each of his final two seasons at his alma mater. Corsaro was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference and Midwest Region Coach of the Year in 2022-23. He played both football and basketball in college. After graduating from Indianapolis in 2012, he joined the Greyhounds staff and worked there until 2017-18. Following two seasons as an assistant coach at Purdue Fort Wayne, he took the head coaching job at Indianapolis. IU Indianapolis said it will conduct a national search for Corsaro's successor.
Hamilton Spectator
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
IU Indianapolis fires Paul Corsaro for his treatment of players
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IU Indianapolis fired men's basketball coach Paul Corsaro on Tuesday for how he treated his players. The Jaguars did not provide details of Corsaro's actions. 'His behavior did not meet the university's values and standards regarding the treatment of student athletes,' the university said in a statement. Corsaro went 10-24 overall and 6-14 in the Horizon League in his only season with the Jaguars. The 36-year-old Indianapolis native was considered an up-and-comer in the coaching ranks when he left the University of Indianapolis last spring after four seasons. He posted a 79-37 mark with the Greyhounds, topping the 20-win mark and making NCAA Division II Tournament runs in each of his final two seasons at his alma mater. Corsaro was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference and Midwest Region Coach of the Year in 2022-23. He played both football and basketball in college. After graduating from Indianapolis in 2012, he joined the Greyhounds staff and worked there until 2017-18. Following two seasons as an assistant coach at Purdue Fort Wayne, he took the head coaching job at Indianapolis. IU Indianapolis said it will conduct a national search for Corsaro's successor. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: and
