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GEOFFROY HALL Constructing community growth HOW DO YOU SAY IT?
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Iowa State President Steven Leath speaks with Leroy Brown, a construction manager with Facilities, Planning and Management, outside of Geoffroy Hall on Nov. 7, 2016. Brown is one of the primary planners of the new residence hall and has worked on other buildings on campus, including several Freddy Court apartments.
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o Iowa State Student Body President Cole Staudt, the newest addition to Iowa State’s landscape is something that embodies the impact the student voice has on campus. “Gregory L. Geoffroy Hall,” or rather Geoffroy Hall, opened its doors to students on Thursday, nearly two years after being approved by the Iowa Board of Regents. Staudt, who has previously served as the vice president of the Inter-Residence Hall Association, worked closely with administration during the planning of the building, particularly involving the design. Geoffroy Hall will inevitably help ease the growing pains of the university and its enrollment as it has a capacity of 784 students and tops out at seven floors. It is named after Iowa State’s former president Gregory Geoffroy, who retired in 2012. “A lot of people in the Ames community and throughout the country know President Geoffroy and his work at Iowa State,” said Brittney Rutherford, the program coordinator with the Department of Residence and ISU Dining.
December 2014: The Iowa Board of Regents approves the proposal for a new residence hall at Iowa State. May 11, 2015: The Opus Group is given access to the construction site. The residence hall is dubbed “Buchanan 2.”
October 2016: The Iowa Board of Regents approves “Gregory L. Geoffroy Hall” as the official name of the new building.
March 2015: The Opus Group is selected as the company to construct the new residence hall.
July 2015: Construction of the residence hall offically begins.
December 2016: Construction is completed on Geoffroy Hall.
January 2017: Students move into Geoffroy Hall.
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Regent universities’ Phased Retirement Program facing potential expiration By Michael.Heckle @iowastatedaily.com Regent employees who wish to retire using the Phased Retirement Program may want to do so sooner rather than later. Without a Board of Regents’ decision on whether to renew the program, Phased Retirement across all regent schools will sunset June 30. Phased Retirement allows eligible employees to ease into retirement over a period of two to five years by providing them with a shorter work schedule and a percentage of their full-time pay. In general, employees who enroll in the program will work 50 to 65 percent of their full-time hours and receive 50 to 65 percent of their full-time salary during the first four years. In addition, employees receive an additional 10 percent of their salary, as well as benefits and retirement contributions to TIAA/CREF. During the final year of the program, an employee will work 50 percent of their fulltime work schedule with 50 percent of their full-time salary. It is important to note, however, that Phased Retirement is not a guaranteed benefit and more specific agreements will be made on a case-by-case basis. “The pros are really allowing the employee who is close to retirement [and] may not want to work a full-time schedule to basically transition into retirement,” said Ed Holland, benefits director in university human resources at Iowa State. “It’s more of a soft landing as opposed to one day I’m working full time and the next day I’m done.” Faculty, staff and Merit employees at regent universities, special schools or the board officers who are over the age of 57 and have at least 15 years of service with the Board of Regents are eligible for the program. The 15 years do not have to be consecutive. Interested employees should submit an application to their supervisor by March 1 in order to be approved by the program’s potential sunset date in June. The Phased Retirement Program has existed at regent universities since 1982 and has been renewed every five years. Josh Lehman, senior communication manager for the Board of Regents, said the decision on whether to keep the program hasn’t been made. “Essentially, unless the board takes action at a meeting prior to June 30, the program will sunset,” Lehman said. Holland said about 30 to 40 Iowa State University employees chose to enroll in the Phased Retirement Program on a yearly basis. However, as the program comes to a potential close, Holland believes enrollment will increase as more and more employees become aware of it. “I think for those folks who are close to retirement and may have been considering it to begin with, there may be some questions because there is some ambiguity right now,” Holland said. Holland said that while no replacement for the Phased Retirement Program currently exists, there are always options that employers and employees can look into when it comes to retirement. He also said that Iowa State and other regent universities are discussing what to do moving forward.
Pipeline protests continue Professor touts ‘Perennial Power’ By Nik.Heftman @iowastatedaily.com
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Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (Iowa CCI), a membership-based grassroots organization, will continue its protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline, despite a hold being placed on construction for the winter. Bret Dublinske, attorney for Dakota Access, the company building the pipeline, released a letter Dec. 19 on behalf of Dakota Access stating construction activities will conclude no later than Dec. 24. Construction will resume in spring 2017. “At present, all pipeline construction has been completed in Iowa with the exception of a limited
As years progress, scientists and researchers have found evidence of climate change and global warming. With imminent climate changes happening on our planet, many people are starting to wonder what’s next in an economy that runs on fossil fuels. Emily Heaton, associate professor of agronomy, gave her keynote presentation “Perennial Power!” Monday night to about 20 people as part of the Osborn Club Lecture series. Her presentation explored the steps needed to transition from a fossil-based economy to a plant-based one. The Osborn Club was founded in 1921 as a way for scientists from all areas to
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Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement will continue to protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline despite construction being halted.
amount of post-construction restoration activities on some remaining parcels in Iowa (the “Re-
maining Restoration Activities”),” the letter read.
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exchange knowledge. Each meeting consists of a presentation of research from a faculty member on campus. Heaton’s presentation started with biomass, organic organisms used to create energy. She compared how much biomass the United States uses for energy to how much fossil fuels, natural gas and coal are used. Petroleum is still the king of energy, making up more than 30 quadrillion British thermal units, or just over 31 billion joules. Biomass still remains a small part of the energy Americans use. Heaton hopes to expand biomass as an energy option because of the way plants, specifically perennial grasses, create energy and how quickly they grow. “All plants are solar collectors, and some do it better
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than others,” Heaton said. Plants, through photosynthesis, create oxygen and sugars, which are both beneficial to humans. Plants are extremely important to energy producers, who can use the sugars in plants to create affordable and renewable energy. Heaton presented a table of plants she studied, looking at which plants were better at things like photosynthesis, recycling nutrients to roots, non-invasive, high water use efficiency and pest control. She looked at maize, trees and perennial grasses. Perennial grasses were the winner in these cases and are the best plan of action to create more renewable energy without harming the environment. In fact, this type of energy
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POLICE BLOTTER The information in the log comes from the ISU and City of Ames police departments’ records.
All those accused of violating the law are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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An officer investigated a property damage collision. Report initiated Traffic Collision, Stange Rd and 13Th St at 6:27 p.m.
Keith Smith Jr, 31, of 801 Crawford Ave Unit 1 ‑ Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia, excessive speed, reckless driving, eluding and failure to obey stop or yield sign S. Wilmoth Avenue and Lincoln Way at 1:17 a.m.
An individual reported the loss of identification documents at Friley Hall at 11:58 p.m.
Dec. 17 An individual reported the theft of items from an apartment at 35 Frederiksen Court at 9:29 a.m. An officer investigated a property damage collision Traffic Collision, University Blvd and Center Drive at 4:37 p.m.
Dec. 18 Joseph Graf, 21, of 1210 Walton Drive Unit 303 ‑ Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public intoxication at Wallace Hall at 1:42 a.m.
Dec. 19 An individual reported damage to a room College of Design at 8:06 a.m. Diana Bustamante, 39, of 128 Hickory Drive Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged on a warrant held by the Story County Sheriff’s Office for a parole violation 128 Hickory Drive reported at 10:52 a.m.
Dec. 20 Saysana Nmn Sensouk, 20, of 3305 West St Unit 1 ‑ Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated, driving under suspension, improper registration plate lamp, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and drug stamp criminal penalties at State Avenue and Mortensen Road at 12:21 a.m. Maxwell Joseph Murphy, 19, of 237 Ash Ave ‑ Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public intoxication 808 Hayward Ave at 5:31 a.m.
Dec. 21 An individual reported being harassed at the Armory Building at 9:51 a.m. An individual reported the theft of a wallet at the Ames Intermodal Facility at 9:38 p.m.
Dec. 23 Trevor David Ferry, age 21, of 4120 Lincoln Swing Unit 304 ‑ Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public intoxication at 1062 WOI Rd at 12:34 a.m.
Dec. 24 An officer investigated a property damage collision 1635 Amherst Drive at 3:46 a.m.
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Officers responded to a report of an odor of gas Memorial Union at 11:55 a.m. Shitong Tang, 23, of 2020 Long Rd Unit B ‑ Ames, Iowa, was cited for driving under suspension at University Blvd and S 16Th St. at 7:17 p.m.
Dec. 28 An individual reported the theft of money from a wallet at State Gymnasium at 1:22 p.m.
Dec. 30 An individual reported being the victim of fraud at the Memorial Union at 3:38 p.m. Manuel Unberto Lopez, 23, of 1419 S Grand Ave Unit 403 ‑ Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and carrying a concealed weapon at 527‑108 E. Lincoln Way at 9:59 p.m.
Jan. 1 Ryan Lyn Clausing, 20, of 1740 Stotts Road Unit C ‑ Ames, Iowa, was arrested on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia at 124 University Village at 4:43 p.m. Sequan Alize‑Sharpe Gatlin, 21, of 1344 Walton Dr Unit 101 ‑ Ames, Iowa, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia Fountainview Apartments at 9:07 p.m.
Jan. 2 Sierra Summer Mcvey, 26, of 231 Kellogg Ave ‑ Ames, IA, was arrested and charged with providing false identification information, improper registration plate lamp, possession of a controlled substance, driving while barred and possession of drug paraphernalia University Blvd and Lincoln Way at 2:57 a.m.
Jan. 3 Officers assisted another agency with a criminal investigation at 515 Clark Ave reported at 1:43 a.m.
Jan. 4 An officer checked on the welfare of an individual Ames Intermodal Facility at 12:56 p.m. The person was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
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The schedule for the Student Union Board’s Cyclone Cinema is up for this semester, and as usual, includes a stellar lineup of films. Cyclone Cinema has free showings every week in Carver 101 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Trailers for the following shows can be viewed on the online version of the story but may include some R-rated language and scenes. Jan 12-15: The Magnificent Seven Rated PG-13 for extended and intense sequences of Western violence, and for historical smoking, some language and suggestive material.
Jan 19-22: The Accountant Rated R for strong violence and language throughout. Jan 26-29: Hacksaw Ridge Rated R for intense prolonged realistically graphic sequences of war violence including grisly bloody images. Feb 2-5: Moana Rated PG for peril, some scary images and brief thematic elements. Feb 9-12: Doctor Strange Rated PG-13 for scifi violence and action throughout, and an intense crash sequence. Feb 16-19: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Rated PG-13 for some fantasy action violence Feb 23-26: Arrival Rated PG-13 for brief
strong language. Mar 2-5: La La Land Rated PG-13 for some language. Mar 9-10: Hidden Figures Rated PG for thematic elements and some language. Mar 23-26: Why Him? Rated R for strong language and sexual material throughout. Mar 30-Apr 2: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Rated PG-13 for extended sequences of sci-fi violence and action. Apr 6-9: Passengers Rated PG-13 for sexuality, nudity and action/ peril. Apr 13-16: Table 19 Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, sexual content, drug use, language and some brief nudity. Apr 20-23: SING Rated PG.
School-wide New York Times By Michael.Heckle @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State students and staff are now able to fully access NYTimes. com and The New York Times mobile apps, according to Student Government. Student Government voted to allocate nearly $35,000 to fund The New York Times digital subscriptions in late November after hours of discussion. Now, students are able to access content digitally on The New York Times website or mobile apps from any location. The subscription also allows students to share
The New York Times content on social media, save articles and subscribe to The New York Times’ email newsletters. Student Body President Cole Staudt said that after a healthy discussion among Student Government senators, Student Government was able to sign a contract with The New York Times over break. Staudt also said that some professors wish to use The New York Times as a resource in the classroom, which became the main reason why many senators pushed for allocating the funds. “It’s very important that our students have access to actual journal-
ism,” Staudt said. “Not just someone behind a keyboard, like a blog or social media.” Although Student Government expects some resistance from students, Staudt believes that the majority of people will understand that The New York Times is a quality new source. In addition, Staudt said that Student Government will reevaluate the subscription next semester and will discontinue it if it is not helpful. To activate the free subscription, students should visit nytimes. com/passes and create a free New York Times account using their school email address.
How to keep up with resolutions By ISD Special Sections @iowastatedaily.com “New year, new me” is usually said more than implemented. By following these tips, your New Year’s resolutions can actually become reality. Pick something that will impact your life If you can pinpoint how your resolution will have a positive change in your life, it will be significantly easier to make your resolution a lifestyle change. Make it realistic Tiffany Herring/Iowa State Daily Large goals like “stop Make a reasonable New Year’s resolution, but still challenge yourself eating sugar” never end with a goal that can’t be achieved overnight. up working out because those goals are so diffi- overnight. Choose real Let it be negotiable cult to achieve. Do your- lifestyle changes that It doesn’t have to start self a favor and make better your life on a daily on New Year’s. It can your resolution realis- basis. start today, tomorrow tic so you don’t get disCreate checkpoints or a month later. Don’t couraged from making a Every so often, take g i v e u p b e c a u s e y o u change. note of your accomplish- aren’t as dedicated as Still try to challenge ments. It is encouraging you planned to be. Keep yourself to see where you are now going because no matter Don’t make a resolu- versus where you were what, you are bettering t i o n t h a t c a n h a p p e n when you started. yourself.
P&S seminar: ‘Great Customer Service’
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Craig Hamerlinck, human resources coordinator, will present on “Great Customer Service” during a Professional and Scientific Council seminar Tuesday
afternoon. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Gallery of the Memorial Union and will be free to attend. Anyone who is unable to attend the seminar will be able to view it live on-
line at https://connect. extension.iastate.edu/ pscouncil. A recording of the event will be available online at http://www. pscouncil.iastate.edu/ activit...coursework within a few days of the event.
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Alex Fajfar and Teresa Larson answer questions about “Shared Stories” on Monday.
‘Shared Stories’ provide insight into Ames’ past By Mary.Pautsch @iowastatedaily.com
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The Iowa Legislature began its 2017 session at the Iowa State House on Monday in Des Moines to start day one of the 2017 Session of the 87th General Assembly.
Get to know... your legislators By Danielle.Gehr @iowastatedaily.com The voting has long been over, the ballots have been counted and now the Iowa Legislature has officially met, motivated to do right by its voters and its state. The Iowa Legislature filled the Iowa State House in Des Moines on Monday to start day one of the 2017 Session of the 87th General Assembly, which is set to last 110 calendar days. There is great importance now for citizens to know who they are represented by and how to get in contact with them. “But, beyond professions and party affiliations, I see Iowans, I see senators who share a common passion – a love for this state and our fellow Iowans,” Senate President Jack Whitvers said in his opening remarks. “I see senators who welcome the task to make Iowa the best state we possibly can.” The city of Ames is represented by two senators, Herman Quirmbach and Jerry Behn, and three representatives, Lisa Heddens, Rob Bacon and Beth WesselKroeschell.
Herman Quimbach - Democrat in Iowa Senate District 23 Quirmbach is an associate professor of economics at Iowa State University and was elected in 2014 to his fourth term in the Iowa Senate. He is the lead Democrat on the Education Committee and has a main agenda of fighting for education. He is also apart of the Human Resources Committee, Local Government Committee, Ways and Means Committee and the Education Appropriations Subcommittee. • Home Phone: 515-2928984 • Legislative email: herman. guirmbach@legis.iowa.gov • More information: www. senate.iowa.gov/senator/ quirmback/about/ Jerry Behn - Republican in Iowa Senate District 24 Behn, after serving as a Boone County supervisor from 1995 to 1996, was elected into the Iowa Senate in 1996. He works on the farm, where he has lived with his wife outside of Boone and has farmed for 44 years. He holds chairs in the Ethics and the Ways and Means committees and is a part of the Education, Natural Resources, Rules and Administration and Legislative Council committees.
• Home phone: 515-4327327 • Legislative email: jerry. behn@legis.iowa.gov • More information: www. iowasenaterepublicans.com/ senators/jerry-behn/ Lisa Heddens - Democrat in Iowa House District 46 Heddens has been in the Iowa House of Representatives since she was elected in 2003. She is a member of the Appropriations, Human Resources, Transportation and Health Policy Oversight committees, as well as the Health and Human Services subcommittee. This will be her seventh term in the house, and she works as a service coordinator at a family resource center. She is also a member of the Mental Health and Disability Services Commission. • Home phone: 515-2921748 • Capitol phone: 515-2813221 • Legislative E-mail: lisa.heddens@legis.iowa.gov Rob Bacon - Republican in Iowa House District 28 Bacon is serving his third term in the house and has been in Iowa since 1975, the year he moved to the state to attend college. He was previously elected into the Senate until
2010, when he decided to run for the House. He holds a chair position in the Natural Resources committee and serves in the Human Resources, State Government, Transportation and Ag & DNR Budget committees. • Home phone: 515-2813221 • Legislative email: rob.bacon@legis.iowa.gov • More info: www.iowahouserepublicans.com/members/rob-bacon Beth Wessel-Kroeschell - Democrat in Iowa House District 25 Wessel-Kroeschell will be serving her sixth term in the Iowa House of Representatives. She is a former high school English teacher and served as president of ACCESS, a battered women’s shelter for four years. She is a ranking member of the Human Resources committee and is an active member of the Judiciary and Public Safety Committees as well as the Health and Serves Appropriations Subcommittee. • Capitol phone: 515-2813221 • Legislative email: beth. wessel-kroeschell@legis.iowa. gov • More info: www.wesselkroeschell.com
The Ames Historical Society is bringing about new ways to look at history and stories from Ames’ past. The Story County Genealogical Society and members of the community got to hear from guest speakers Teresa Larson, retired broadcaster for central Iowa, and Alex Fajfar, Iowa State history graduate, about an ongoing project from the Ames History Center called “Shared Stories.” “Shared Stories” interviews members of the Ames community who lived and worked during the 1930s and 1940s and puts the audio and video of the interviews onto DVDs for the public to use for their own enjoyment or studies. The center also tries to incorporate photos provided by the interviewees to add some context to the stories. “Video brings stories to life and brings you to a specific time and place,” Fajfar said, showing an example video of people at a public swimming pool from around the 1950s. “It’s interesting to see people playing at the pool rather than a grainy photo of one.” The recorded conversations are transcribed word for word by volunteers at the Ames Historical Society and catalogued with the DVDs so viewers can follow along as they watch. Ted Tedesco, former mayor of Ames who had a variety of stories that depicted what Ames was like throughout his lifetime, was one of the interviewees. “People talk in a very sensual way,” Larson said. “Not only about what [Ames] looked like but what they heard or smelled, like the old corn canning factory. Newspapers don’t say things like that.” Larson and Fajfar also showed part of an interview with Jamie Amemiya, who talked more about the darker side of the 1940s. She spoke about how Asians, Japanese people in particular, were treated during World War II and the installment of internment camps. “They stopped anyone with an Asian face, so Chinese Americans had started to wear buttons that said ‘I am Chinese’ on them to avoid persecution,” Amemiya said in her “Shared Stories” video. “People also don’t realize that the camps were made for Germans and Italians too. Pretty much anyone the U.S. was against.” Fajfar and Larson also talked with the Story County Genealogical Society about how the videos can help further their research on their own family histories and genealogies, and let them suggest people who should be interviewed for the project. “Oral history, by definition, is one human being’s reaction to events,” Larson said. “So everyone has a different story.”
Lack of snow not a problem By Danielle.Gehr @iowastatedaily.com The Ames area has seen little snow this winter, but the lack of snow is not causing local businesses to struggle. For local landscaping businesses, snow removal is a main source of income, but many are not feeling the pressure from a low snowfall by offering other services such as tree removal. While hoping that more snow arrives, a lack of it will, by no means, make or break these companies’ years. Companies like Dan’s Custom Landscapes are
hoping for maybe only a few inches but are prepared for a blizzard. Pitts Lawn & Tree Service is another local company that feels like it will make it through this season just fine. Brandon Pitts, the owner, explained that snow removal may be easier money, but the company offers enough services to make it through the season. During the winter, tree removal is of high demand because this is the best season to do it. The ground is frozen, so it is easier to get through people’s yards, and most of the foliage has fallen off, making it easier to get to the trees, Pitts said. Jack Vincent of Vincent
All Seasons Enterprises explained what people who deal with snow removal, or at least people in their company, expect out of a winter season. He said the least the company deals with during a winter season is 10 snowfalls. So far this season, it has seen about three and expects more toward the end of the season. Vincent All Seasons Enterprises is similar to the other businesses and is not struggling this winter with the lack of snow this season. The company has gathering halls that it rents out for events and caters as well. It also sells trucks and heavy equipment, so overall, snow removal is a
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The frozen grass on Iowa State’s Central Campus is visible this winter due to a lack of snow. The lack of snow, however, has not hurt snow removal businesses, which earn money through other services like tree removal.
small part of its income. Overall, the lack of snow doesn’t appear to be harming, and drivers and pe-
destrians won’t have any hazards on the way to their destination. The city of Ames has
seen an average snowfall of 23.9 inches over the last 30 years, according to WeatherDB.
Black Student Alliance welcomes new students with bowling By Nik.Heftman @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) will host Back to School Bowling at the Memorial Union Bowling Alley from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Bowling will cost $5. “[The event] will be a good time to get acquainted with new members,” said Julian Neely, vice
president of BSA. “It will also be a time for current members to reflect on last semester.” BSA is a student organization dedicated to uplifting and empowering students of African decent through academic, professional, cultural and social programs. “Our mission statement states that we are the voice of the black students at Iowa State,” said Neely,
who’s also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and a community adviser for Freeman Residence Hall. “We also hold community service events.” Iowa State’s Student Government collaborated with BSA last November to host A Conversation on Safety, Justice and Students of Color, an event that facilitated a discussion on racial unrest, stig-
mas toward the police and other social issues. “If there is an occurrence on campus, BSA will go out and provide due service,” Neely said. “If something goes wrong, we confront the issue. Anyone is welcome to join BSA. Neely said the organization will be expecting a good turnout for its events. “We averaged about 60 [to] 70 people coming
to our general assembly meetings,” Neely said. “We hope that a lot of people will come out since it’s the first event of the semester.” BSA will also have its first general assembly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in Carver 204. It will be hosted every other Thursday for the rest of the semester. “You can expect [discussion] on fun topics,
controversial topics, topics on self-love and a lot of different things,” Neely said. “The meetings are an opportunity to build a strong community within the back population on campus.” BSA will release a newsletter that will display all of its events for the spring semester. Follow @BSAIowaState for updates on what’s to come for BSA.
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Named after former president Gregory Geoffroy, Geoffroy Hall holds 784 students and is eight stories tall.
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The view of Jack Trice Stadium from the roof of Geoffroy Hall. Geoffroy Hall is Iowa State’s newest residence hall and is located on Lincoln Way.
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The view of the Campanile from the roof of Geoffroy Hall. Geoffroy Hall opened its doors to students on Thursday, nearly two years after it was approved by the Iowa Board of Regents.
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Director for the Department of Residence Pete Englin, left, gives President Steven Leath a tour of Geoffroy Hall on Nov. 7, 2016.
Editor’s note: The majority of the photos for the centerpiece on Geoffroy Hall were taken in November 2016 during a tour of the facility while the Daily spent a day with Iowa State University President Steven Leath as he comes up on five years at the university. Check back this Friday for the full story on a day in the life of Leath.
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Steven Leath said last September that state appropriations per resident student have declined from $12,700 in 2008 to $9,400 today.
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President-elect Donald Trump speaks to a crowd in Clive, Iowa, on Sept. 13, 2016. Columnist Felker believes Trump is “nothing more than the latest in a succession of American Idols” to become elected president of the United States.
The new-age politician Trump represents next all-for-show U.S. president By Alex.Felker @iowastatedaily.com
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here is a problem with politicians. And no, I don’t mean to repeat the truism that they’re a pack of crooks. Many writers better than I have already said so much, and backed up so much in such a convincing manner that I would merely point toward their efforts if ever asked to defend such a claim. The problem I speak of is one of intentions. Why become a politician? And, for that matter, why become a head football coach? Or a bishop? Or a non-profit organization’s CEO? Is it for the distinction, the recognition? The fame, the influence, the sheer instinctual hunger for notoriety we’ve all got churning wood into chips down deep in our soul? Or have they actually convinced themselves that justice begets power? That their ascendance to director or chief or chair of such and such was both a thing deserved and a thing righteous? Any combination of these reasons could be the case, I suppose, but I don’t pretend to have all of the answers. I can only stand and watch and observe — with my hands in my pockets — as the limelight shifts from one polarizing public figure to another. Donald Trump is nothing more than the latest in a succession of American Idols, and I am sure the American public has already begun to drool in anticipation of whoever’s next in line. The truth is that normal folk don’t go in for politics. They don’t have the time. And, to put it candidly, they don’t have the willingness to so drastically suspend disbelief.
They know, themselves, that the issues faced by our country don’t have any simple solutions — no easy outs. They know, themselves, that no man or woman could ever hope to solely bring any kind of resolution to the near infinite interests that throw their weight into every great debate the second our media rings the bell to FIGHT! And, perhaps most regrettably, they know, themselves, that the system will continue to perpetuate itself as long as our culture dives deeper and deeper into the tangled mess of ethical wrong turns it has created at our own unconscious beckoning. So the average American might talk politics around the dinner table, yes. They might snicker at a particularly clever quip made by some pundit on CNN. But they would never entertain the thought of running for office. They’re too busy working, they’re too busy sleeping and they’re too busy watching television. What normal folks want is a politician who looks like them, a politician who talks like them and, above all else, a politician who’ll give them a good show. Because that’s all they’re really after. And that’s the best they could ever really expect. And so what’s the solution? How could we manufacture an unselfish politician? Is such a thing even possible? Eighty-nine years ago, renowned, maligned, defamed and politically incorrect journalist H. L. Mencken took a stab. He proposed that politicians be elected in the same manner a jury is chosen — randomly, that is. And aside from certain logistical benefits he presented, he argued that this scheme would “fill all the State Legislatures with men of a peculiar and unprecedented cast of mind — men actually convinced that public service is a public burden, and not merely a private snap.” The idea being, one supposes, to remove egotism from politics by installing a wonderfully high-stakes
game of “duck, duck, goose” in lieu of our nation’s current electoral process. Mencken loved to walk that fine line between pragmatic preposterousness and satire, but I am yet to be convinced that this suggestion of his is actually a farce. And, to prove my point, I would ask that the reader imagine his own crowd of acquaintances all gathered together in a single room. Picture the extent of your Facebook friends list, if you like. Now, suppose I were to select five of these heads at random. Would I pick a bigot? Would I pick a miser? Would I pick a know-it-all, a kind soul, a wishy-washy coward or a quietly intelligent fellow? Now, finally, ask yourself: Would I pick a group of individuals who would collectively make a better or worse commanderin-chief than President-elect Donald Trump? If you’re not sure what the answer is to that final question, then I hope you’ve seen my point. The notion that Trump or Hillary Clinton or anyone else, for that matter, has any better claim to being prepared or suited for office than the average cadre of bank managers is a silly one. We like to make a game of thinking otherwise, but purely for our own entertainment. We all know that if somehow, someway, the country ever turns things around, it will be upon the heels of some series of economic mysticisms or technological introductions rather than any purported action by our flavor-of-the-day politician. So then, who even is the ideal politician? Is it an 85-year-old man or woman — possessing of a lifetime spent doing things? Or is it a 45-year-old who has all the panache and all the know-how but none of the experience? Or maybe what we want most is a diva; a politico-prima donna ready to promise the nation a fortune and deliver whatever falls within their arm’s reach. I think I know which one we’ve chosen.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Pate’s proposal discourages student voting By Cole Staudt, Iowa State University Student Government president; Rachel Zuckerman, University of Iowa Student Government president; and Hunter Flesch, University of Northern Iowa Student Government president As student body presidents at Iowa’s three regent universities, we are deeply concerned about Secretary of State Paul Pate’s anticipated “election integrity” proposal to the Iowa Legislature. This past election cycle, we worked hand-in-hand with the secretary of state’s office to engage our peers in the electoral process by registering thousands of students and encouraging them to turn out to vote. Under Secretary Pate’s leadership, college student voter turnout became a priority in the
state in 2016. Unfortunately, his newest initiative, an unnecessary voter identification requirement, would significantly reverse the progress that we made among college students this past election cycle. Secretary Pate’s proposal would require all voters in Iowa to show voter identification, such as an Iowa driver’s license, when they vote. Our student IDs, which are issued by the state’s public universities, would not be an accepted form of voter ID under the current proposal. When each student is already equipped with a form of credible identification, it is unnecessary and burdensome to require them to jump through additional bureaucratic hoops to practice their fundamental right to vote. We know firsthand how difficult it is to get students registered to vote already — with
frequent address changes and being introduced to the electoral process for the first time — the last thing students need is another barrier to their participation. Furthermore, the proposal claims that students may receive a free voter ID card in the mail if they do not have a driver’s license, but these free IDs are only available to existing active voters. The majority of students are first-time voters and therefore would not receive the free ID. This problem is exacerbated for out-of-state students who do not have an Iowa driver’s license. This group of students would be effectively disenfranchised in Iowa if they were not permitted to receive the free ID under the proposed law. In addition to the unnecessary burden this proposal creates for students to vote, it is
also expected to cost the state approximately $1 million to fund. With such a small number of documented cases of voter fraud in Iowa over the past several years, this would be an irresponsible use of state funds when the budget is already incredibly tight. Additionally, year after year, legislators and the governor cite significant budget constraints for the declining support for public education in the state. It is extremely frustrating and disheartening to see that our tuition prices continue to rise as our elected officials consider spending our limited state funds on an expensive proposal to fix a virtually non-existent problem. We hope that our state legislators will listen to our concerns and vote against any legislation that would misuse state funds and severely limit the ability for college students to exercise their right to vote.
Tuition hike at ISU part of national problem Investing in public higher education is investing in the advancement of our states, our country and our citizens. Public higher education should give citizens an affordable way to advance their knowledge and increase the value they add to society. But currently the government’s investments in higher education are less than adequate. The tuition increase recently approved by the Iowa Board of Regents is just one example of national issues with funding for public higher education. As a land-grant institution, one of Iowa State’s main purposes is to provide an affordable education to Iowans — but the State of Iowa is making this difficult because of lagging funding. During his annual address in early September, President Steven Leath said Iowa State had $12,700 in state appropriations per resident student in 2008, which has declined to $9,400 per resident student from the state today. “This has dramatically shifted our budget in such a way that now less than 30 percent comes from state funds and nearly 70 percent comes from tuition and fees,” Leath said. Lagging state funding for higher education is a national issue. “Despite steadily growing student demand for higher education since the mid-1970s, state fiscal investment in higher education has been in retreat in the states since about 1980,” according to a 2012 report from the American Council on Education. Universities are left with two options to account for the lack of state funding: tuition increases, or budget cuts that diminish key resources on campus, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. While a tuition increase was “inevitable” because of the rising cost of education in addition to lagging funding, the increase is in direct conflict with goals to make Iowa State an accessible option. It seems that the differential tuition model that includes hikes for certain majors approved by the regents in their last meeting might have certain implications like persuading someone to pursue a less expensive major. Beyond affecting tuition, lagging state funding affects various resources and programs offered to students. When resources for mental health or student success aren’t readily available to help students adjust to college, the whole university suffers. Iowa legislators, and lawmakers around the country, must reprioritize funding for higher education. If we can’t provide an accessible way for citizens to gain the tools they need to give back and better society, then how could we ever expect our societal issues to be solved? Quality public education is essential, but it is much more difficult to accomplish with limited state funding.
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COURTING CHANGE Chris Jorgensen/Iowa State Daily
Left: Emily Durr reacts after making a shot against Kansas on Sunday. Bottom: Heather Bowe goes after a rebound in the second half against Kansas on Sunday.
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Iowa State 4-star recruit Cameron Lard got some shots up at Hilton Coliseum before Iowa State’s game against Texas on Saturday. The Cyclones won the game 79-70.
Cameron Lard adjusting, not likely to see playing time By Ryan.Young @iowastatedaily.com
UP NEXT Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State
Cameron Lard started classes Monday, ending months of speculation as to whether the 4-star recruit would arrive in Ames. And while he is one of the most decorated recruits Iowa State coach Steve Prohm has landed in his two years with the Cyclones, Prohm said the Louisiana native isn’t going to jump into practices right away. “I really just want to get him here and get him adjusted to college,” Prohm said. “People are talking about if he’s going to play; he’s not even going to practice right now. I want him to get some structure. That’s the thing I talked about today. “He was up at 7:45 [a.m.], he had academic meetings, class, he’ll get his physical sometime this week, and then next week we’ll start integrating him into a strength and conditioning program.” Lard, who played last season at Pro-Vision Academy in Houston, Texas, was expected to join the team earlier this fall. His arrival, however, was delayed when he did not meet NCAA academic standards. Lard took three classes during the fall semester at Pro-Vision to meet the qualifications. The NCAA cleared him as an academic qualifier last week. Many have speculated that Lard, a 6-foot-9 forward, would have an impact right away and see the
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court this season. With two road games this week at Oklahoma State and TCU and one next Monday against Kansas, and Lard’s lack of experience, Prohm said that isn’t likely the case. “I just can’t see it right now,” Prohm said. “He hasn’t even had his physical. … We’ve got two road games this week, and we’ve got Kansas then on that Monday, to where it just doesn’t seem realistic to me. “So it’s not even something I’m thinking about.” Lard will start working with the team this week, though, to get acclimated with his teammates. That process, however, isn’t likely to be a fast one. “I don’t know what part of practice,” Prohm said. “He’s so far behind, it’s hard to just throw him right into 5-on-5. Some closeout drills, some shell drills to where he’s learning, then we’ll do individual workouts and then we’ll slowly bring him along to get him into practice. “But he was good. I think he and his mom are really just excited that he’s here.”
Iowa State tinkering with lineup ahead of Oklahoma game By Aaron.Marner @iowastatedaily.com Bill Fennelly’s lineup has a hole in it heading into the Iowa State women’s basketball game against Oklahoma on Wednesday. The Cyclones have used a pair of different starting lineups this season, with guard TeeTee Starks and forward Heather Bowe rotating in the last starting spot over the past several games. Now, after Bowe came off the bench and scored a career-high 16 points with 10 rebounds against Kansas on Sunday, Iowa State might make another change in the lineup. “It’ll be Heather or Meredith [Burkhall],” Fennelly said. “TeeTee will stay in the starting lineup. We’re gonna go with four guards.” Burkhall, who has started every game for Iowa State this year, struggled against Kansas. She played 15 minutes, posting four points and five rebounds. At 6 foot 3, Burkhall is the tallest player in Iowa State’s rotation.
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Iowa State’s bench stepped up in the win against Kansas. Along with Bowe’s 16 points and 10 rebounds, Emily Durr scored 14 points and played strong defense. It was a much-needed bounceback game for Durr, who had scored just three points in Iowa State’s first three Big 12 games. “I think it’s just confidence,” Durr said. “It was good to see the ball go in the hoop [against Kansas] and get my defense back. The last couple games
UP NEXT Iowa State vs. Oklahoma When: 7 p.m. Wednesday Where: Hilton Coliseum Watch: Cyclones.tv I’ve kinda been bad on defense so I haven’t gotten the minutes. “It’s just good to have a game like that, especially with Oklahoma coming up.” Durr also has shown the ability to handle point guard duties, which gives Jadda Buckley a rare chance to rest. Freshman Adriana Camber has also seen an increase in playing time recently. Camber played a season-high 19 minutes against Texas and hit three 3-pointers at Texas Tech. “She comes in and puts up some good minutes off the bench,” Buckley said. “When she comes in she’s looking to shoot and she’s knocking down her shots, which is something we need throughout conference play.” Fennelly said he wants to find minutes for Camber. “[Camber] is a kid that practices really hard,” Fennelly said. “She’s earning more and more time. She’s athletic, and she has the ability to stretch the defense and make a three, which we need. “Like most young players, she shows signs of defending but she’s got a lot of work to do. That’s a normal thing for a freshman at this level.”
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Summon inner kid in you By Grace.Rigdon @iowastatedaily.com After a long, well-deserved break, it’s time to get back into the groove of books, classes, friends and your little space that you call yours. Being home with family and friends over winter break is filled with favorite memories, including game night. To recapture a sense of home during the cold January and February nights, try games and crafts with your roommates, friends or neighbors. Ask your family members to send you your childhood board games, or go buy them at the store. A chilly winter night is a perfect time to cuddle up and play silly games that remind you of being young again. Childhood games are perfect for your college pals because many people can get involved. Start with Chutes and Ladders, Uno, Apples to Apples, big puzzles, Yahtzee or Scrabble. These games will present a connection to home and allow you to get together with friends and create your own memories. Bring home your favorite movies for a blast from the past. Pull out the movies — VHS, DVD or find them on Netflix — and have a dorm/apartment movie marathon.
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Nick Cetera and Ashley Beers play chess in the Memorial Union’s Browsing Library. Students who are looking for something to do indoors can play childhood games that remind them of home.
Get in your comfy clothes and invite friends over for the classic “Star Wars,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “The Sound of Music,” “Grease,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Kiki’s Delivery Service” or “Lilo & Stitch.” Add a twist by choosing a movie and its sequel, like “The Princess Diaries”
or “Ocean’s Eleven.” Or, compare the remake to the original with “Footloose” or “Ghostbusters.” Gather your friends, take a night off and binge watch a TV series on Netflix. Search for the types of shows that appeal to your viewers among the vast selection.
night go hand in hand. Take the bus to Wal-Mart, do some great Pinteresting and you can find a fun craft that is perfect for you and your friends. A team project could include purchasing a rug kit that includes a template and tools and making a focal point rug for your dorm.
New releases come out every month, so your nights in never have to end. If you don’t want to spend a cold night in watching TV, turn on some music and rearrange your furniture with your roommate. Rearranging is a great way to feel relaxed and stay active. Arts and crafts and a cold
Another idea is to pick up some white coffee mugs and get glass paint and markers and design your own cups. You can also design homemade cards to send to your family back home, or hand them out around the dorm. Stay warm inside this winter with any of these cold night activities.
IS IT A COLD OR INFLUENZA? Story by Maggie.Curry @iowastatedaily.com
The flu may seem like a cold in the beginning, according to the Mayo Clinic. You may experience a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat, just like a cold. While a cold is a bother to you, influenza is contagious and, in extreme cases, life-threatening. Compare the symptoms and choose the right treatment for you.
COLD SYMPTOMS
INFLUENZA SYMPTOMS
Feeling achy or fatigued Stuffy nose Sneezing Sore throat Chest congestion “Wet” cough (mucus) Little or no fever
Fever of 100.4 degrees or higher Headaches Moderate to severe aches and fatigue Extreme exhaustion Mild sneezing or sore throat “Dry” cough (no mucus)
TREATMENTS
If you have a cold, mild pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Aleve) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) can ease aches and pains. Decongestants will help a stuffy nose, and cough drops and lozenges will ease a sore throat. Warm soup can also ease congestion. For influenza, bed rest and plenty of fluids are recommended. Many people prefer juice, water and soup. Avoid public spaces. The ISU Dining website asks that you call the dining center closest to you to speak to a manager about having a meal picked up or delivered. Visit your doctor if you have any concerns or prior medical conditions. It is recommended to get your flu shot by the end of October to protect against the full flu season, but it is never too late to get vaccinated. This year, shots are the only vaccination recommended because nasal sprays are under review for their effectiveness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Insanity LIVE preview By Amanda.Wymore @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State Recreation Services will host a fitness
launch party with prizes on Thursday for a new HIIT class that will begin this spring. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday in State
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this, so we want to make it exciting for everyone to try.” Prizes will be given away at the event, including a pair of Beats Wireless headphones. Fitness and wellness groups from around Iowa State University’s campus will be highlighting ways on how students can live healthy lifestyles on campus. If Thursday is not a good day to get in a workout, Recreation Services is offering Insanity as a weekly fitness class at State Gym at 7 p.m. on Mondays and
Wednesdays and at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class will also be offered at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Beyer. For more information about Thursday’s launch party and all fitness classes that are offered by Recreation Services, email Ashley Artist at aartist@iastate. edu or visit recservices. iastate.edu. Check out the online version of the story at iowastatdaily.com to see what tips trained instructors have for HIIT classes.
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GEOFFROY p1 Geoffroy, apart from being Iowa State’s 14th president, is also a nationally acclaimed researcher in organometallic chemistry and has published more than 200 research articles in refereed journals. The new residence hall is still under some minor construction as the outside landscaping will not be worked on until the spring and summer seasons. For the residence hall itself, it is traditional-style, and each house has two bathrooms and a den, along with a common space throughout the hallways, according to the Department of Residence website. The houses on each floor are connected by a “front porch” that overlooks campus and is meant to be a gathering space for the residents. Geoffroy Hall also contains more than 15 study rooms, a hall desk, a lounge, an activity room and a kitchenette, according to the Department of Residence. It also has a laundry room at the lowest level. Staudt said that in planning aspects of the building, such as the ones mentioned above, the Department of Residence was open to the voices of the students and what they would like to see in the new residence hall. Director of the Department of Residence Pete Englin reiterated during a residence hall tour with Iowa State President Steven Leath in November the presence students had in the process. “This concept when we were charged with the idea of adding some additional housing the way in which this was all designed and the layout and the kind of ways in which we created the spaces was informed by our students, IRHA,” he said. “So we went to them and said, ‘We’re interested in some additional housing here on campus, what should it look like?’ And so this is what they came up with.” Ringing in at a price of $49.5 million, Geoffroy Hall began its construction — headed by the Opus Group — in early
May 2015 and was move-in ready by the end of December 2016. Aaron Dejoode, a community adviser in Geoffroy Hall, said that when it comes to living in Geoffroy Hall he is most excited and honored to get the opportunity to start a new community and to be a part of the foundation for future communities in years to come. And for the coolest thing about Geoffrey Hall, Dejoode said he believes it is the bathrooms. “Geoffroy also has individual bathroom stalls, which offers a significant amount of privacy while using the restroom or showering,” he said. “This sets Geoffroy so that potentially in the future, it could become one of the first gender neutral housing places on campus.” For freshman Piper Mauck, who has never lived in a residence hall before, she said that her first impression of the building was that it was very different from what she was expecting it to be. “I was expecting suite-style, but the mattresses are brand new and everything is brand new, and there are lots of study rooms,” Mauck said. Another unique aspect of Geoffroy Hall is the artwork that will be added during the summer — a way to intersect the students into the building. “The artist that was chosen is Mickalene Thomas, and she’s got some pretty cool work,” Rutherford said. “She is out of New York, and we are hoping to send a student there over spring break to help with the project.” Dejoode said that Geoffroy Hall will also be later equipped with a gaming system with ‘80s and ‘90s games on it and other technology. “The building is set up perfectly to create an amazing sense of community within the hall,” Dejoode said. “This is difficult, though not impossible, with the few residents we have.” Geoffroy Hall is just one of the new changes that the 2016-17 academic year has brought, particularly in the Department of Residence and student housing.
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A member of the Osborn Club gives a presentation about topics regarding biomass use on Monday in Hach Hall.
OSBORN p1 production could actually help the environment. By cutting out fossil fuels and turning to biomass, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere will decrease, slowing global warming. Not only will planting perennial grasses help the planet’s atmosphere, but they will also have an effect on preventing soil from washing away and keeping nitrogen, a vital attribute to growing crops, in the soil. Heaton said the cycle of creating and using biomass energy is about a year-long process that includes growing the perennial grass, then harvesting it when it is mature to use for biomass energy production. In the end, what is left is renewable energy, an oxygenrich atmosphere and good fields for farmers to plant in next season. But the process to make fossil fuels takes millions of years, and tons of carbon dioxide is poured into the atmosphere in the process. Heaton hopes that farmers and governments will buy into this idea because energy can be produced so quickly. But the cost and profits interest many people as well. “We can put dollar signs behind poor spots in a field” Heaton said. By growing perennial grasses on highly unprofitable crop land, farmers can see an increase in profit because the plant will be sold to create energy, but scientists will see a decrease in erosion and water pollution and an increase in biodiversity. Heaton understands that it’s hard to convince people to move away from something we are familiar with.
“It’s easy to stay with the devil, you know, fossil fuels,” Heaton said. She explained that in her research, she is finding better ways to make biomass energy sound more pleasing to farmers and energy producers who just aren’t buying into biomass energy right now. “Its not science that’s holding us back,” Heaton said. “It’s people that are holding us back right now.” David Grewell, former president of the Osborn Club and a professor at Iowa State, said Heaton’s research won’t be seen for a while, but he thinks it’s a good subject to be discussing right now. “[Heaton’s research] represents a science and technology that has the ability to offset many of the problems we have related to industrial agriculture,” Grewell said. “This is a natural, sustainable solution.” Biomass production can be seen all over Iowa, even though it still is one of the lessused forms of energy. One of these is the ethanol production from corn, but another is a discovery from the University of Iowa, which invented a way to create energy out of the oat hulls from General Mills in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This was all in an effort to get the school running on 40 percent renewable energy by the year 2020. Iowa State has a similar program called “Live Green!,” which monitors energy consumption on Iowa State’s campus and has since decreased energy consumption by 15 percent since 2008, according to the Office of Sustainability website.
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Former Iowa State President Gregory Geoffroy applauds Steven Leath, who would go on to succeed him in the position, in September 2011. Geoffroy was the 14th president of Iowa State from 2001 to 2012.
One of these changes included students being housed in the Memorial Union, where the hotel previously was. “Our growth [has] outpaced enrollment growth,” Rutherford said. “That basically means that students choose to live with us for a year and then they come back for that second year and some even for that third and fourth year.” She said the department is excited, however, for the opportunity to serve more people in the way she feels they actually want to be served. Geoffroy Hall, which is located just off Lincoln Way next to Buchanan Hall, does not have a dining center in it nor a convenience store, however, this did not seem to bother many of its residents. Mauck said that while she probably won’t be eating too much at the Memorial Union, she’ll eat the majority of her meals at Conversations or Seasons Marketplace,
which is just a short walk from Geoffroy. Iowa State will also be seeing a new dining center in the coming months, as Friley Windows will be opening in August 2017. “That will be on the side of Friley that faces Lake Laverne,” Rutherford said. “You can see the construction signs up there now. That will be about 300 to 350 seating capacity. It will be open all day, early in the morning through late at night.” Among other projects the Department of Residence will be starting in the near future includes a major project in the Richardson Court area and Wallace and Wilson residence halls. “The ability to be able to give some attention to those other buildings that haven’t had it for a few years makes our overall inventory better for our students,” Rutherford said.
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He protested with Food & Water Watch, a Washington, D.C.-based non-governmental organization and consumer rights group, before joining Iowa CCI in October 2016. “We need to push [the construction] back and delay the process,” Ohloff said. Iowa CCI protests are part of a coalition named the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition, a coalition whose main concern is the potential environmental hazard the pipeline will have on Iowa’s waterways. Iowa CCI also participated in the Standing Rock protesting in North Dakota throughout 2016. “The [Standing Rock] protests definitely helped slow down the construction,” Ohloff said. “We are winning this, and we will continue to support the cause.”
“The Remaining Restoration Activities will be deferred until the spring of 2017 as set forth herein.” Matt Ohloff, climate justice organizer for Iowa CCI, said the news was warming for the activists, but there is still work to be done. “This pipeline can be stopped on many different fronts,” Ohloff said. “The fact that [Dakota Access] isn’t going to continue construction for a couple more months was welcomed news, but we’re going to continue to stop this and fight it.” Ohloff, a native of Des Moines, has been protesting the pipeline since it was announced in 2014.
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