Monday morning links: Dixon dismissed; Lady Gaga shows up to Grammys in egg

Herald Staff

Check out the Herald’s morning links every day for the high points in yesterday’s news, both local and national. Follow on twitter (@wkuherald) for updates.

LOCAL

Senior forward Cliff Dixon was dismissed from the WKU basketball team on Sunday for a violation of team rules.

It’s not too late to make Valentine’s reservations if White Castle interests you.

The rodeo visited Bowling Green this weekend. Next year will be the 30th.

NATIONAL

Lady Gaga didn’t wait until the Grammys started to make headlines. She arrived in an egg.

Egypt is making immediate steps toward a democratic government, as it dissolved parliament and suspended its constitution on Sunday.

Junior-mania is back. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the pole for next Sunday’s Daytona 500, edging teammate Jeff Gordon for the top spot.

100 people fell sick over the weekend after leaving a party at the Playboy mansion.

DeMarcus Cousins, former UK forward and current rookie with the Sacremento Kings, has been suspended for a post-game altercation with a teammate.