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A chance to contribute Ban prohibiting gay men to donate blood revised by FDA

By Morgan.Kelly @iowastatedaily.com

W

ayne Glass wants to help save lives by donating blood.

But he hasn’t been allowed to donate because of a Food and Drug Administration lifetime ban deferring blood donations from men who have had sex with other men any time after 1977.

On Dec. 23, 2014, the Food and Drug Administration issued a draft for the lifetime blood ban on men who have sex with men to be lifted.

Men who have had sex with other men at any time since 1977 — the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in the United States — are deferred as blood donors, according to the FDA.

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1977 HIV first detected in U.S.

1983 Risk of AIDS through blood transfusion discovered

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FDA bans men who have sex with men from donating blood

FDA approves OraQuick in-home HIV test

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FDA announces plans to revise the ban

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Former ISU researcher to plead guilty in federal court

By Matthew.Rezab @iowastatedaily.com

New court documents show a former ISU researcher in the Department of Biomedical Services has agreed to plead guilty to scientific fraud, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court.

Dong-Pyou Han originally pleaded not guilty in June 2014 to four felony counts of making materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statements about a matter under the jurisdiction of a branch of the United States government.

The charges carry fines and up to five years imprisonment.

The details of the plea agreement were not specified in the document filed Jan. 16 by Joe Herrold, Han’s public defender.

Kevin Vander Schel, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney’s office, said prosecutors don’t release details of a plea agreement until it is formally filed in court.

After admitting he’d faked results of experiments with an AIDS vaccine in 2013, Korean-born Han was forced to resign his position as a research assistant professor. He admitted to mixing human antibodies with the blood of rabbits to make it look like the vaccine was protecting the rabbits against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The falsified research originally brought in millions of dollars in federal grants, but Iowa State has since been forced to repay $496,000 to the federal government and another $1.4 million in grants have been canceled.

According to the court documents, Han “is currently on pretrial release in the state of Indiana, and, due to a health problem, is not able to drive to Iowa for change of plea proceedings.”

Herrold also asked for extra time to find a qualified Korean interpreter and “provide the defendant with sufficient time to obtain a reasonably priced flight,” which the document states Han plans to purchase himself.

Han’s trial was set to begin Feb. 2, but has been granted a continuance. A jury trial is now scheduled to begin March 2, marking the fourth time a continuance has been granted.

ISU officials have said Han was the lone culprit in the the fraud and the team will continue their research to find an AIDS vaccine.

Big-name conservatives CyRide provides coming to Des Moines alternatives for Orange Route

By Alex.Hanson @iowastatedaily.com

Almost two-dozen big-name Conservative politicians and activists are set to gather for an eight-hour summit in Des Moines this weekend.

The first ever “Iowa Freedom Summit,” put together by the Conservative group Citizens United and U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, will take place at 9 a.m.

Saturday at the Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines.

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By Katie.Titus @iowastatedaily.com

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will be among the group of speakers to be featured at the very first Iowa Freedom Summit at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines.

College of Business extends accreditation

By Matthew.Rezab @iowastatedaily.com The ISU College of Business and the separately accredited accounting program have earned a five-year accreditation extension

by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.

In order to earn the accreditation, the College of Business had to meet AACSB standards for innovation, impact and engagement.

AACSB Accreditation is known, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognized form of specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its business programs can earn.

According to their website, less than 5 percent of the world’s business programs have earned

accreditation from AACSB International. The College of Business first received accreditation from AACSB in 1991, seven years after becoming a college.

The AACSB committee singled out four programs and policies as strengths of the college: - Student engagement: CyBIZ Lab and other opportunities in which students work directly with business were recognized as model activities.

- Interdisciplinary programs: The College of Business partners with the College of Engineering to offer a program in which students can earn a four-year undergraduate engineering degree and an MBA in five years. The two colleges also partner on a master’s of engineering in engineering management program.

- Communications Lab: Stu-

dents can receive writing critiques as well as help develop their oral communication skills. The committee noted that this is a conscious effort to address an ongoing challenge for business schools to improve students’ written and oral skills.

- Doctoral program: The Business and Technology Ph.D. program has advanced quickly given that it is relatively new.

The accreditation effort was led

by Danny Johnson, associate dean of the College of Business.

According to their website, the ISU College of Business is one of 716 member institutions that hold AACSB Accreditation and one of 182 institutions to earn specialized accreditation for their accounting programs.

Overall, 48 countries and territories are represented by AACSBaccredited schools.

CyRide is calling for students to vote on three alternatives to the existing No. 23 Orange bus route.

CyRide held an open-house forum in the Maple-Willow-Larch commons area Thursday to give analysis on the No. 23 Orange Route alternatives from. CyRide is offering three options for the 23 route: an articulated buses alternative, to split the route into two, or a bus rapid transit system.

The current No. 23 Orange Route uses two buses or an “extra bus” at the most congested stops along the route.

“During the main hours, in the morning, lunch and at dinner time there is a lot of chaos,” said Lindsay Sturtevant, a freshman living in Willow Hall.

The No. 23 Orange Route is currently running at capacity and ridership is rising 2-3 percent per year. CyRide has made the decision that adding more 40-foot buses is not a solution to the problem.

“40 percent of riders come from the commuter lot and 40 percent come from MWL,” said Bill Troe, a SRF consultant hired

by CyRide to help with alternative solutions. “The remaining 20 percent is what comes from campus locations.”

The high amount of student traffic coming onto campus is causing problems on the route.

The most prevalent problems

include an increased time on bus stop waiting, standing room only on the buses and more vehicles on campus.

The first solution given is the articulated bus system. The articulated bus system proposal suggests buses run the same route as the current 23 route, but will call for fewer buses. Eight buses would be used to accommodate current and future demand and all of the buses on the route will be articulated [bendy buses].

“We currently have two [articulated] buses,” Troe said. “A grant to CyRide may pay for about four more buses.”

This means that Cyride may only be required to purchase four buses with current funds, instead of all eight.

The second proposal would split the 23 route in two. New routes would run both north and south of Lincoln Way. An “express” route would run from the Iowa State Center lot and Vet Med, while a route starting at Maple-WillowLarch would continue to run the current 23 route, but would terminate at Maple-Willow-Larch. Both routes would have fewer stops, but this plan has the highest operating costs.

“Split route has good qualities, but will be just as busy as the current route,” said GSB Senator David Moore. “I think we are spoiled a little bit with the orange route, but thats OK sometimes.”

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Police Blotter The information in the log comes from the ISU and City of Ames police departments’ records.

Jan. 19 The following, all of 311 Ash Avenue, Ames, were cited for criminal trespass: Christopher Mandt, 19; Adam Fichter, 22; Erik Dunteman, 18; and Joshua Schmitz, 18 at Memorial Union (reported at 12:30 a.m.).

Officers assisted a resident who was experiencing medical difficulties at Frederiksen Court (reported at 2:30 a.m.).

A 20 year old female was referred to DOT officials for a .02 civil violation at 800 block of Hayward Avenue (reported at 2:24 a.m.).

An officer investigated a property damage collision at Lot 59D (reported at 10:21 a.m.).

Alec Berntson, 19, of 8353 Larch Hall, Ames, was cited for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia at Larch Hall (reported at 9:53 p.m.).

Jan. 20 An individual reported the theft of a package at University Village (reported at 2:12 p.m.).

All those accused of violating the law are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

An individual reported being harassed by an acquaintance at Frederiksen Court (reported at 7:50 p.m.).

An officer investigated a property damage collision at 2300 block of Osborn Drive (reported at 8:29 p.m.).

E.J. Bibbs invited to 2015 NFL Combine

By Alex.Gookin @iowastatedaily.com Former Iowa State tight end E.J. Bibbs has been invited to the 2015 NFL Combine on Feb. 17 to 23 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., according to a report by The Des Moines Register.

The 6-foot-3-inch, 264-pound, 2014 firstteam All-Big 12 selection is one of over 300 NFL prospects participating in the event. Bibbs was one of the best tight ends in the nation, leading all major conferences with eight touchdown catches and second in receptions per game with 4.5.

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Sexual assault reported at Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity

By Makayla.Tendall@iowastatedaily.com A student reported being sexually assaulted by an individual Jan. 16, 2015, according to a timely warning sent out by ISU Police on Jan. 22.

The assault occurred at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house at 140 Lynn Ave. The incident is being investigated by the Ames Police Department.

Christian Dahl, president of SAE, said he could not immediately comment.

POLL RESULTS

The FDA recently relaxed regulations on gay men donating blood. But ever wonder just how and when the regulations came about in the first place?

Check out the news section of the Daily’s app for a timeline of blood donation regulations.

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Who is who of Freedom Summit This weekend, Des Moines will play host to the Iowa Freedom Summit and numerous possible presidential hopefuls. To read a list of all the big names who will be in attendance, check out the news section of the Daily’s app.

Big 12 opener The ISU gymnastics team will open its Big 12 schedule against West Virginia this weekend. Iowa State will also face George Washington in the same meet. Click on the sports section of the Daily’s website to read a full preview.

An officer initiated a drug related investigation at Armory (reported at 2:30 p.m.).

Officers received a report of a man behaving in an unusual manner at College of Design (reported at 1:58 p.m.).

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An item was placed into secure storage at Thielen Student Health Center (reported at 1:54 p.m.).

GSB goals As the new semester takes off, so does the Government of Student Body.

So what are they hoping to work this term? Check out the news section of the Daily’s app for a list of goals that GSB wants to accomplish.

Joseph Jeffries, 19, of 3254 Welch Hall, Ames, was cited for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia at Welch Hall (reported at 9:31 p.m.).

STYLE

Student design worn to award show

All events courtesy of ISU events calendar.

Workshop: UNIX 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the MU Workspace The workshop will cover more advanced search tools, regular expressions, awk and more advanced bash scripting with conditionals and loops. A follow-up to the Jan. 21 workshop.

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Calendar Jan. 23

Online Content Blood donation timeline

Jan. 21 An individual reported the theft of a phone. The item was later located at Welch Hall (reported at 11:38 a.m.).

Friday, Jan. 23, 2015

Planetarium Show Starts at 6:30 in the Physics Hall Planetarium Curious about space? Wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions to the ISU Planetarium. The first show, starting at 6:30 p.m. will be 20 minutes and for kids. Shows at 7 and 7:30 p.m. and are suitable for all ages. Tickets will be available at the door starting at 6:15 p.m. Seating is limited.

Weather permitting there will be an outdoor observing session after the last show.

One ISU graduate student’s dress design was chosen to be worn to the Critic’s Choice Awards on Jan. 15. To read about the designer and see photos, go online to the Style section of the Daily’s website.

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Keynote inspires at MLK event Charlie Coffee/Iowa State Daily

James Bailey, CEO of Operation HOPE, gives the keynote speech of the 2015 Legacy Convocation in the Sun room of the Memorial Union on Jan. 22.

By Berenice.Liborio @iowastatedaily.com Freedom was ringing yesterday in the Memorial Union at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2015 Legacy Convocation.

The program honored members of the ISU community who are committed to the dream of creating a community that embraces justice and equality for all people. Keynote speaker, James “Jay” Bailey inspired and challenged the audience.

Pamela D. Anthony, Dean of Students Office, used words like “bold” and “purposeful” to describe Bailey.

Bailey graduated from the University of Georgia in 1999. His mother passed away when he was 19 years old and he quickly had to learn how to be an adult.

Bailey bought his first home the same year his mother died and had to worry about tuition, a mortgage and car notes

while still attempting to be a normal college student.

He was involved in his student government, leadership UGA and he was the president of his fraternity.

He knew at a young age that relationships mattered and being involved was the key to make friends on campus.

“I knew that, I knew I needed to meet the kind of people who would help me out in the future,” Bailey said. “I knew that I took good advice from a mentor that said, ‘Jay, make friends before you need them.’”

Bailey is the CEO of the southeast division of Operation HOPE, Inc. Eight years ago, he began working with Operation HOPE. He was the only employee in the South.

“I had a vision of trying to create and make a difference in the South with the people I grew up with,” Bailey said.

The event also celebrated Dominique Williams, senior in hospitality management, and Jane

Dusselier, Director of Asian American Studies and senior history lecturer, as the 2015 winners of the MLK Jr. Advancing One Community Award. “[I was] totally blown away. I got the e-mail a few days ago ... I was like, ‘oh my gosh.’ I didn’t know where the nominations came from. It has been kind of exciting to win,” Williams said.

Williams said Bailey’s lecture taught her a lot about local history.

“Amazing lecture, not knowing exactly what the role of Iowa State was ... and how he [Bailey] brought it full-circle. Iowa State did really have an impact in the civil rights movement,” said Williams.

Kenyatta Shamburger, director of Multicultural Student Affairs, helped coordinate the event.

Shamburger said they tried to organize the event with a strong focus on the students, wanting to honor the life and legacy of King and putting King’s life in

context for students.

King has been a huge inspiration for Bailey. Bailey was recognized by the White House as one of eight people for the Champion of Change for following the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr. “[King’s] messages of unity, his message of economic empowerment, his message of leadership and humility have been the blueprint of how to be successful, so he has been everything,” Bailey said.

The lecture was part of a university series honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The fourth and final event is at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union, where Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, will speak about racial discrimination in the United States and how it has resumed following the civil rights movements and is resulting in social consequences.

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Built in 1928, the Memorial Union on campus has undergone many changes and additions over the years, earning it a place among the best.

MU ranked among best in the nation

By Danielle.Ferguson @iowastatedaily.com

The Iowa State Memorial Union is among the best in the nation, according to a Best College Values ranking.

Best College Values has named the Iowa State Memorial Union the No. 13 college student union in the nation, behind universities such as Marquette, Oklahoma State University and High Point University, at which students can enjoy a swimming facility.

The ISU student union made the list because of its original building intent — to honor fallen former ISU students who had served in World War I — and because of its multifunctional facilities and spaces.

The union recently had its 86th birthday and has undergone 12 renovations since its opening in 1928.

12 Milestones for Memorial Union

1919: Concept for a memorial at Iowa State discussed & planned 1920: Project launched to be privately funded, donation pledging began in June with campus rallies 1927: Mortgage obtained, ground broken on April 26 1928: Opened Sept. 23, when there were 4,000 students enrolled at Iowa State 1929: Construction finished in January.

1939: Addition of South Ballroom 1955: Completion of Browsing Library and Chapel 1957-58: Covering south terrace to provide space for Book Store 1966-67: Parking ramp to the east of the building 1984: Names of Iowa Staters who perished in World War II, Korea War and Vietnam War engraved in walls of Gold Star Hall 2003: Memorial Union becomes department of the university

Ringing in the new year Resolutions crowd gyms in early months, die down

By Allison.Luety @iowastatedaily.com January is always the busiest month of the year at the gym. Why? New Year’s resolutions, of course.

Jeff Loats, manager of Ames Racquet and Fitness, said it only takes three weeks to a month before the trend slows down and things begin to return to normal. After about two months, only gym regulars are frequently seen in the gym.

January is not the only

time when people make a resolution to head to the gym more often.

Many students hope to get beach-body ready in time for their tropical adventures, sparking gym attendance the week prior to Spring Break.

“You can see a huge increase one week before Spring Break in the number of people coming to the gym,” Loats said.

The beginning of the week, primarily Monday and Tuesday nights after 5 p.m., are the busiest for both Ames Racquet and

Fitness Centers and Lied Recreation Athletic Center, Loats said. Many students choose to get in a workout after classes.

“We have four really busy times throughout the year,” said Michael Cox, sophomore in mathematics and a manager at Lied.

“Right at the beginning in August, and then between Thanksgiving and Winter Break, and then New Years, and finally right before Spring Break.”

Cox agreed with Loats, saying the numbers at Lied start to die down about

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Only a few short weeks after New Year’s, Lied Recreation Athletic Center and State Gym are still packed to the brim with students working out in order to maintain their very common New Year’s resolution of getting fit.

three weeks into January.

Although Cox did not make a New Year’s resolution this year, he agreed that many newcomers are motivated by a resolution to get in shape.

“There’s probably a lot of things, I know New Year’s resolutions is a big one,” Cox said. “We also have all the people that are trying to work off weight from Winter Break.”

Cox said there are multiple reasons people don’t stick with their resolutions.

“People who go to the gym regularly tend to have a better physique and some people get discouraged from that, which they shouldn’t be. And also, people just get busy and don’t prioritize it,” he said.

Kassidy Barth, junior in materials engineering, and Camille Hoffey, sophomore

in biology, both noticed the spike in gym attendance in January. Barth is more of a newcomer, whereas Hoffey is a regular. Both Barth and Hoffey head to the gym at night after class.

Barth hopes to workout more than she did last semester.

“This semester is going to change,” she said.

“We’re going to try and go every day.”

GSB sets new goals, deals with enrollment issues

By Michaela.Ramm @iowastatedaily.com The Government of the Student Body has a lot of work lying ahead this semester — accomplishing new goals and finishing what they started last semester.

In the first weeks of each semester, GSB holds a Senate efficiency meeting to lay out plans for the coming semester.

Gabe Walsh, speaker of GSB, said this semester’s meeting will happen during the next couple of weeks.

“As we finish up our term in office, we are reviewing our goals and the things we campaigned on,” said GSB President Hillary Kletscher. “We’ve really achieved a lot of those things over the last year, but there’s a couple big things we really want to try

to achieve.”

One of the biggest concerns of this semester will be dealing with campus growth and the issues that the sudden influx of students have caused.

“There’s a huge outcry of enrollment that we didn’t predict last year after elections,” said Mike Hoefer, vice president of GSB. “We’ve had to change and adapt to meet the needs of students’ interests.”

Walsh said the increasing campus growth has caused some issues with GSB representation.

“This year we’ve started out with 43 senators, and next year we’ll start out with over 50,” Walsh said. “We’re investigating if that will be feasible or if that’ll be too many voices to add.”

Issues surrounding this topic include improvements to the online testing centers, the Thielen Student Health

Center, seating arrangements in the campus dining centers and classroom usage.

Kletscher said the university is bringing in outside consulting groups to look at how Iowa State manages its processes to see if any improvements are necessary.

“We’re [GSB] focused on being that voice in those conversations to make sure the students are being served,” Kletscher said.

The increased enrollment has put a strain on on-campus transportation.

Walsh said GSB discussions on this will include CyRide — such as improving the No. 23 Orange Route — opening bike lanes on campus and implementing the bike share program.

A transportation committee was formed during GSB’s last session to look into improving issues caused by campus growth.

The committee’s biggest topic of discussion will most likely concern the bike share program.

“We’re not deciding whether or not the bike share program will happen or not,” Walsh said. “However, we are investigating the rationale behind it.”

Another plan from the executive branch is renovation of Parks Library.

Joyce Garnett, the interim dean of the library, is conducting a space audit to determine for what purposes the library’s available space is being used. The audit will help predict longterm renovation plans.

The library is also installing an $800,000 firesuppression system.

Kletscher said her biggest plan of action for GSB is expanding recycling on campus. So far, progress has been made on approaching the issue from building to

building at Iowa State, but there is still plenty of work to be done.

“What we’d really like to do is establish it as a permanent program on campus,” Kletscher said. “We’ve been working with outside consultants to come up with an agreement to do so.”

Kletscher said they will be advocating for funding for next year’s program, while still accomplishing what they can in the meantime.

Walsh said they are also planning for a trip to Washington D.C. sometime in March. The trip is to allow representatives from Iowa State to lobby at the Capitol on various educational issues with other Big 12 schools.

Beyond that, GSB will be focusing on finishing projects that began last semester.

Kletscher said most

of the steps to accomplish these goals have already been started, whether it’s meeting with administration or other members of student government.

“It just starts with conversations,” Kletscher said.

“We’re going to students and seeing what they want, then going to administration and seeing what’s actually possible. We’re essentially searching for that middle ground.”

Kletscher said she doesn’t believe all of these goals will be accomplished by the end of the semester, since there is a lot going on.

However, that doesn’t mean GSB won’t meet these goals sometime in the near future.

“The fact that we’re working on so many things is promising because I do think a lot of things can be achieved into the summer and the fall,” Kletscher said.

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Horoscopes

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by Linda Black

Today’s Birthday (1/23/15)

Group efforts succeed this year. Connect and expand networks. Take on a new level of leadership. New financial opportunities bloom like spring flowers. Your road could deviate as a partnership expands after April. A new phase in prosperity sparks after October’s eclipses. Take extra care with invoices, documents and records. Strengthen bonds with friends and family. Love blooms.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries - 6

(March 21-April 19) Peace and quiet suit you fine. Nurture your body and mind. Rest, exercise and get lost in thought. Passions could awaken. Finish a study project.

Use what you’ve gained through experience. Be careful.

Taurus - 7

(April 20-May 20) Friends can help with a difficult job. Put all your energy into one activity that positively impacts your career.

Don’t force it, or something could break. Ask someone with experience to show you the way.

Gemini - 8

(May 21-June 20) New career opportunities arise.

More research is required, so dig in. A new money-making venture tempts. Pack up and get going!

Discipline is required. You feel lucky indeed. Travel.

Cancer - 8

(June 21-July 22) The trip could get more expensive than planned if you don’t watch out.

It’s easy to spend now. Friends have useful suggestions and recommendations. Use what you’ve kept hidden. Pack a lunch.

Leo - 8

(July 23-Aug. 22) Take care not to splurge. Present practical decisions to your family.

Enlist their support with frank conversation. Finish an old project.

Work out your plan in seclusion. A rush job demands attention.

Virgo - 8

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Let another person take over. Work together and no one gets worn out. Share responsibilities. Your partner is the key element for success. Rely on their experience, and order what they recommend.

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Libra - 7

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) It’s not a good time to shop. Handle a work deadline first. Take advantage of an opportunity and get into it. Your team is hot. Provide leadership. Pursue a career goal.

Ask your friends for advice.

Scorpio - 8

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) An interesting development changes the situation. Use your connections to advance. Exert will power. Consult with family, friends and partners. Choose the option that has the most heart.

Sagittarius - 7

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) A home project holds your thoughts.

Schedule tasks and participants.

Friends are there for you. Toss the ball to a teammate. Family can help. Pay bills, and budget more than what was promised.

Capricorn - 8

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Promotions and advertising go farther now. You wonder why... just do what worked before. It’s time to take action. Continue building your equity, with your partner’s help. A tender moment surprises.

Aquarius - 8

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) There’s a profitable job available, so get in action. Listen carefully to one who doesn’t say much. Find what you need far away. Be passionate when you make your pitch. Act boldly. Begin or end a trip.

Pisces - 9

(Feb. 19-March 20) Defend your position.

Think over your priorities. Your partner is in agreement. Revise your budget.

Increase efficiency by planning your next moves. Take a load to the dump. What will work for you?

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Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku. org.uk

Crossword

Across 1 “Mad Men” productions 4 Bark elicitor 9 Lax 13 Force (open) 14 Close-fitting dress 15 Powerful dept.?

16 Striking painting of paddles, net and ball?

19 Uber 20 Facebook button 21 Truncation abbr.

22 Austin of “Knot’s Landing” 23 Extraordinary northern bird?

26 Statistician’s challenge 28 Plot component 29 “__ thoughts?”

30 Reasonable 32 Purim heroine 34 Mythological figure who touched 16-, 23-, 46- and 55-Across?

36 Available 39 Anthony Hopkins’ “Thor” role 40 Channel for old films 43 Noodle 44 “I’m not kidding!”

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"This is because men who have sex with men are at increased risk for HIV, hepatitis B and certain other infections that can be transmitted by transfusion," the FDA states.

Beth Phillips, the public relations and marketing manager for LifeServe blood center, said, “While the life ban is still in place, the FDA is taking the necessary steps to see that it is changed.”

The changed policy would still ban men who have had sex with men within the last year from donating.

Glass, LGBT Student Services volunteer, intern and practicum graduate adviser, said that when Iowa State has a blood drive, he feels terrible because he cannot donate.

“I’ll be honest with you, it’s silly that I can’t donate. The blood is tested, regardless,” he continued.

“There should be no ban.

We should allow men who have sex with men to donate.”

It’s a heated debate full of political nuances, said Brad Freihoefer, director of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Student Services.

“There’s a lot of unpacking to do. It’s not just a ‘gay issue’ anymore. The question we want to pose now is one of equity,” Frei-

SUMMIT p1 New Hampshire Freedom Summit last spring, the Iowa Freedom Summit will only build on that success and bring grassroots conservatives together in the Hawkeye State,” said David Bossie, president of Citizens United, according to a press release. “This free event will focus on how America can get back on the right track. It will feature speakers who will talk about the importance of pro-growth economics, social conservatism and a strong national defense.”

About a dozen of the speakers will get an early opportunity to gauge support from Iowa voters as they contemplate a run for the White House in 2016.

“Well you kind of have [to come early],” said Mack Shelley, professor of political science at Iowa State.

“Iowa is what they call a “retail politics” state, you have to do a lot of shaking hands. Here we are kind of knee deep in candidates on an individual and personal level.”

Several of the following high-profile candidates who are considering White House bids will be attending the event.

Dr. Ben Carson Carson is a worldfamous neurosurgeon — turned FOX News contributor — and has become widely popular among conservatives after several speeches he gave in 2013.

In November 2014, Carson ended his contributing role with FOX, widely seen as a hint to a possible 2016 campaign. In a November 2014 interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network, Carson said, “I feel fingers,” referring to the fingers of God pushing him to run for president. Carson has been the subject of a draft movement to get him to run, even naming county chairs in each of Iowa’s 99 counties.

“He’s an interesting case, kind of a fresh face on the menu,” Shelley said.

“Carson is an interesting situation. The neurosurgeon background is kind of different. He represents a wing of the party, a very conservative element, both in terms of pro-business and pro-life.”

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz The senator has represented Texas since 2013 and has inserted himself as one of the most conservative voices in the upper chamber. Cruz is widely expected to announce a bid for the White House in 2016 and has already made several trips to early primary states, including Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.

“Cruz is very well established and is still relatively new in Congress. He is a leader, if not the leader of the very conservative wing of the party,” Shelley said.

hoefer continued. “I feel the FDA is struggling to find the correct question to ask and see who has a high chance of transmitting HIV.” Men who have sex with men represent 2 percent of the U.S. population and it is the population most affected by HIV, according to the FDA. In 2010, 61 percent of all new HIV infections in the U.S. were men who had sex with men, 77 percent of which were traced to maleto-male sexual contact.

In terms of the rule being discriminatory, the FDA states: "FDA's deferral policy is based on the documented increased risk of certain transfusion-transmissible infections, such as HIV, associated with male-to-male sex and is not based on any judgment concerning the donor's sexual orientation."

If there was a ban, Freihoefer asked, then what's the incentive for kids to get tested for HIV/AIDs? "We all have a responsibility in health, whether that is our own personal health or the health of others,” he said.

An estimated 29,800 men who have sex with men are living with HIV infections, according to the US Centers for Disease Control, making up 78 percent of new HIV infections among males.

Men who have sex with other men are not the only

ones deferred from giving blood.

Others deferred include people who abuse intravenous drugs, people who have received transplants of animal tissue or organs, people who have recently traveled to or lived abroad in certain countries and people engaged in sex in return for money or drugs.

According to bloodbook.com, a typical pre-donation form asks about 57 questions, seven of which ask about sexual partners in the last 12 months to five years, and two ask about male-to-male sexual activity.

“A lot of people I know have lied on the forms.

They want to donate blood and help. They have to lie and that’s so unfortunate,” Glass said. “Of course people shouldn’t be lying, but that’s what it’s coming down to sometimes.”

Freihoefer said he believes these men may be lying due to their socioeconomic status. He said maybe they need the money that comes with giving blood, or maybe they have a strong urge to do the right thing.

“All our donors are treated with respect and fairness," Phillips said. "So we ask that those men be honest with us. If they do check yes that they’re a man who has had sex with a man, then they are deferred.”

LifeServe blood center serves 110 hospitals in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota.

“We ask for honesty so we can provide safe blood for the community,” Phillips said.

Phillips said the Des Moines center does all the testing of the blood.

The blood undergoes 14 different tests, 11 of which are for sexually transmitted diseases. The HIV/ AIDs tests are included in those 11.

"The problem with HIV/AIDs testing is there is an 11-day incubation period. That’s why we have precautions,” she said.

"Is this ban just fear?"

Freihoefer said. "There was at one time a huge scare and spread of the HIV/ AIDs virus. It was right here.

People were carrying banners around the Memorial Union with names of those who lost their lives to AIDS." He said this issue is not just black and white.

It is multifaceted and filled with difficult questions to answer.

“It’s a step forward … but is it really a step forward? I’m optimistic that in the next days, months, years, the ban will be taken away,” Glass said. “When we look at marriage equality, transphobia, transgender people having rights, yes we are acquiring more rights, but we still have ways to go.”

“Cruz really personifies the tea-party the way someone like Palin or Bachman would have before.”

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie This outspoken Republican has been governor of New Jersey since 2010 and has also been chairman of the Republican Governors Association since 2013.

Christie was widely seen as a potential candidate in 2012 and has recently met with policy advisers and donors to discuss a White House bid in 2016.

“Christie is a really different wing of the party,” Shelley said. “It’ll be interesting to see if Christie can hold his own because there isn’t much left to the centrist part of either party, but particularly the Republican party. Christie is a centerright kind of guy.”

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee The former Arkansas governor — turned FOX News host — won the Iowa caucus in January 2008 but later dropped out in March.

Huckabee recently ended his eponymous FOX show to prepare for a possible run in 2016.

“He’s not quite appealing to the tea-party wing,” Shelley said. “He’s really a solid evangelical favorite, I think. He really puts God before anything, it’s sort of the God-and-country theme that he lives and dies by. He’s had a lot of media experience doing talk shows and FOX News. He will certainly help to fire up the evangelical wing.”

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry The longest-serving governor in Texas history will have been out of office less than a week when he speaks this weekend.

Perry ran for the Republican nomination in 2012 but dropped out in mid-January. Recently, Perry has said he “is ready” for another presidential bid and will run a better campaign after several mistakes in 2012.

“He’s sort of in between jobs at the moment,” Shelley said. “He’s always an interesting case and he needs to be better scripted this time. He resonated well in Texas, which is a big chunk of the Republican base and the donor base. There is a solid wing of the party that sees him as someone who has helped turned Texas deep red.”

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum This former senator served two-terms in the senate and ran unsuccessfully in 2012, even after winning the Iowa caucus. In a December 2014 interview with the Washington Post, Santorum said, “America loves an underdog. We’re definitely the underdog in this race,” signaling he would likely run in 2016.

“Santorum appeals to the evangelical wing, and

he has a really hard edge on issues like abortion,” Shelley said. “He won’t let them go, which may have projected him into the Senate. He also lost his Senate seat by a big margin. He’s a good spokesperson, he has a good media presence and is very well known in the state.”

Several others have expressed interest in running in 2016, including U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton, former H.P. CEO Carly Fiorina, former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore and businessman Donald Trump.

A handful of the speakers at the event are not expected to launch presidential bids but will play an important part in the upcoming election.

T h o s e s pe a k e r s i nclude U.S. Rep. Rod Blum, R-Iowa; Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad; former U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint; U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C.; U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa; former House Speaker Newt Gingrich; U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa; U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah; New Hampshire State Rep. William O’Brien; former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds.

“One way to think about what they are doing is that they are setting the agenda or setting the table,” Shelley said. “They are lions of the party and it’s an opportunity for people to demonstrate how important they are.”

Notably absent from the event are several potential candidates, including former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who has launched an exploratory committee and a Super PAC to raise money

for a presidential bid. Former Massachusetts Governor and 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney, who has signaled in the past two weeks that he is seriously considering a third try at the White House in 2016, will not be attending, as well.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal; Ohio Gov. John Kasich; U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.; Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., also will not be in attendance.

“Some of them have already been here. Rand Paul has been a presence in Iowa, so it isn’t like these people are totally alien to the state of the Iowa,” Shelley said. “They are going to want to operate strategically. The Freedom Summit is for a particular wing of the party after all, so for somebody who wants to be center-right, instead of [farther right], it could create trouble in primaries to be seen as too much apart of one wing of the party.”

Steve King has said publically that he would welcome Bush and Romney to the event, but other scheduling conflicts have kept them from attending.

Either way, King said the event will energize voters for next year’s caucus.

“Iowa’s First in the Nation status has created an informed, engaged and active electorate all eager to begin the evaluation process of potential leaders of the free world,” King said.

“The Iowa Freedom Summit will further energize conservatives and begin the caucus season in earnest.”

Tickets for the event are sold out but C-SPAN will broadcast the entire event on cable and stream the event online.

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The GSB Senate failed to override a bill which GSB President Hillary Kletcher vetoed in the fall on the Jan. 14 meeting. The bill would lift election spending limits.

Ulimited funds unnecessary for election campaigns Kelby Wingert/Iowa State Daily

U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst speaks at the 2014 Family Leadership Summit on Aug. 9 at Stephens Auditorium, including anecdotes about her childhood.

Ernst should know better

By Stephen.Snyder @iowastatedaily.com Following the State of the Union address, Americans have a clear view of the next two years in national politics.

President Obama made no attempt to hide his belief that the policy adjustments and social reform he has set in motion will work to the benefit of the American public.

To that effect, Obama made it clear that he has the veto pen ready should Congress attempt to push any counterlegislation through his office during the next two years.

As entertaining as Obama’s address was on its own — and I really thought it was — thanks in no small way to what was perhaps the most well executed comebacks of all time by Obama, the President’s address was not even the main event for many Iowans that tuned in.

Freshman Senator Joni Ernst was given the privilege of offering the official Republican response to the State of the Union.

Ernst’s selection speaks to the massive popularity she gained among conservatives during last November’s midterm elections.

Those of us who may not have voted for Ernst, however, sat in terror waiting for the inevitable moment of embarrassment to come when Ernst reflected on her upraising in Red Oak, Iowa.

Ernst did not disappoint. Less than two minutes into the speech, the audience transported back to small-town Iowa and now infamous Hardee’s bis-

cuit line. However, the Ernst nostalgia generator also brought a new treat for Iowans to cringe over. “… On rainy school days, my mom would slip plastic bread bags over them to keep them dry. But I was never embarrassed because the school bus would be filled with rows and rows of young Iowans with bread bags slipped over their feet.”

This may very well have been a generational experience — or a shoe deficit matched with a bread surplus — but Ernst’s message quickly became cannon fodder for the national news outlets, setting the image of our state back even further than the deep-fried Twinkie.

Even more disconcerting is the fact that Ernst pointed out what amounted to the community-wide poverty of her entire hometown and did it with a smile on her face. Poverty is not a subject to hold up as the authentic American experience and I’m willing to bet that none of those other bus riders became U.S. Senators.

The poverty that Ernst recalls so fondly pulls hard on the dreams and aspirations of countless masses of Americans whose struggle remains faceless because even though Ernst could be their champion, it seems she will staunchly remain an enemy.

Ernst may believe that she typifies the “American dream” of rising from poverty to assert her presence in the company of the politicians who ignored her town, but Ernst’s experience is more of what I would consider the American tragedy.

The tragedy is that the children riding that bus — were they indeed living in poverty — are most likely still stuck in

the ever-present quicksand that is economic inequality. In 2013, CNN Money reported that 70 percent of people born into poverty would stay there. Only 4 percent will become high earners like Ernst.

Perhaps some optimism can be found in the fact that those numbers mean that just over one-fourth of those children might find their way into the middle class.

However, the report also details that more than half of that fourth were college graduates, and in a country where a college education has become increasingly unattainable for low-income students, the odds of upward economic mobility are constantly shrinking.

There is a second tragedy in Ernst’s experience. She is finally in a position to help those who grew up like her — maybe even people still living in Red Oak — but because Ernst is of that slimmest minority of people who have risen above their initial tax bracket she feels justified in enacting policies that encouraged the impoverished to keep working and live without the assistance of government programs.

Imagine if — as President Obama has recently proposed — community college was subsidized so that those with the highest level of need could invest their money elsewhere. Rather than saving money from her fast food job to invest in her education, she could have been funneling that money into her family’s earnings, improving all of their lives.

Imagine if minimum wage in Iowa had been increased at the same time.

Ernst might have been able to set aside some money for a second pair of shoes.

Removing ban on blood donations from gay men in 2015 is right move

By Madison.Ward @iowastatedaily.com I would say, without question, that 2014 was the beginning of the gay rights overhaul in America. It started June 1, 2014, with the legalization of gay marriage in Illinois following the passing of the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act and sparked a domino effect through 17 more states in the following weeks. In total, 2014 brought the number of states that had legalized gay marriage to 35, making this a landmark year for gay rights.

Toward the end of 2014, it looked as if there would be another addition to the list of new gay rights with the lifting of the ban on blood donations from gay men, which was set in place by the FDA in 1983. That year also coincided with the epidemic of HIV and AIDS, which was coursing through the country. The FDA modified the ban in 1992 when more accurate HIV tests became available.

Nearly 22 years later, on Dec. 23, 2014, the FDA again addressed the issues with the ban by announcing that they planned to dismiss the policy because of the obvious discrimination that it possessed. However, they didn’t actually kick the ban to the curb. Instead of throwing out the policy entirely, it was simply modified to exclude gay or bisexual men who have been in sexual contact with another man in the last 12 months.

If you think about it, even though there appears to be a positive change to the embargo, there really wasn’t any change at all. In the last year alone, 17

states made it legal for same-sex couples to be legally married. And just as it is important for heterosexual couples to maintain a physical relationship, same sex couples need that kind of connection too. So to say that a gay man — with today’s option to get married — most likely married couples have to abstain from sex for a year before they can help save someone’s life with a blood donation because they might have HIV is, in no way, less of a discrimination that the initial ban was.

If you consider the time in history when this ban was initially put into place, it was a logical move, given the medical concerns that had arisen. It was the ‘80s and the HIV and AIDS was still a new disease. It was controversial, given that people were not nearly as accepting of homosexual relationships as we are today and the idea to prevent the spreading of this mysterious disease was valid. But that was over 30 years ago.

Since, HIV and AIDS was initially brought to the public eye, we have traveled leaps and bounds, both scientifically and socially. A Gallup Poll conducted in 2014 showed that 55 percent of Americans support gay marriage and relationships. Although it’s not the most optimal number in my opinion-given this day and age, it is a huge step in the right direction. In terms of scientific advancement, it looks like a cure may be on the horizon.

At the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Boston on March 3 to 6 in 2014, Professor Salim S. Abdool Karim, director of the Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in

South Africa and chairman of UNAIDS Scientific Expert Panel announced that some neutralizing antibodies have been identified and they have proven to provide prevention and treatment to infected monkeys. The next step will be to determine how they impact human cells.

In addition to a potential cure, both at-home and laboratory tests have been finely honed to produce accurate readings in a relatively short amount of time.

It is very important to mention the accuracy of these tests because every blood donation is given these tests to ensure there isn’t any infection down the line.

Every single donation is tested regardless of sexual orientation. This being said, shouldn’t anyone be able to give blood?

If the donations are going to be tested anyway for insurance, and the donors have filled out a form claiming they know they are HIV negative, why should they have to be turned away? According to a year-long health study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control in 2013, 1.6 percent of the 34,557 people — gender was not given — polled identified as gay and 0.7 percent as bisexual. If you do the math, out of that group alone, that would be about 795 people who would be disqualified as blood donors simply because there is a slim chance they could carry the disease.

With the technology available today and blood banks’ constant pleas for more donors, there is no reason this ban should still be in place. 2014 made great headway for equality, and I think we should push for 2015 to follow suit by ending this decade-long discriminatory ban.

The conversation about campaign funds has finally reached the Government of the Student Body, just like the conversation is already flowing through the veins of the U.S. government.

Each election year, the political jabber of the appropriateness for big-name corporations to back candidates with endless amounts of money so that candidate will support the corporations’ views always finds its way into everyday conversation.

Verbal fights break out on television stations about the matter and the drama continues year-in and year-out it seems.

That same ploy for unlimited campaign funding has now entered the room of the GSB Senate.

Earlier in the fall semester, GSB President Hillary Kletscher vetoed a bill that went through the Senate that would have allowed unlimited campaign spending in GSB elections. On Jan. 14, the GSB Senate attempted to override Kletscher’s veto, but was unsuccessful. The current cap on spending is set at $1,250.

Members of the GSB Senate argued that no matter what the spending limit is, it doesn’t always make a difference. Sen. Richard Hartnett said at the Jan. 14 meeting that students ought to make their own decisions, no matter how much money is put into a campaign.

Kletscher added that she didn’t want to see students pouring loan money in to compete with other high campaign spendings, and then consequently ending up with even more debt than some already have.

Is this really the kind of government you want to set up at Iowa State?

If candidates think they need unlimited amounts of money to try and persuade voters with candy and buttons and stickers rather than with their goals, ideals and personal rhetoric, are those the candidates we really want? Students are not as naive as some GSB members may think.

President Kletscher hit the nail on the head when she said, “Do we really have the studetns in mind or do we have our own political agendas in mind?”

That is what would happen if unlimited spending was implemented. Becoming president of the student body would become less of a service and more of a position of power.

A bunch of flashy buttons and some Laffy Taffy won’t mean a thing if you don’t follow through on your platforms in the following year.

If those candidates can’t get their message across to students with $1,250, what is unlimited money really going to do?

Move forward from buying votes with candy and hot chocolate to personally bribe a group of students with a monetary fund?

For students, this idea of unlimited spending should come as an insult. Those in favor of unscrewing the cap on campaign spending are asking to wean out the lesser financially stable candidates-ones who might have equal or better values similar to yours-simply because they can’t afford to buy you and your friends food or drinks.

Let’s cut the high school popularity contest and get back to earning votes based upon ideals and goals that have the interest of students in mind, not upon who can buy the most licorice.

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Redshirt senior Michael Moreno tries to take a position of power against a Virginia Tech wrestler in order to execute a takedown. Moreno had two takedowns in Iowa State’s 21-12 win against Virginia Tech on Jan. 18.

OLD-FASHIONED SHOWDOWN Cyclones tangle with Cowboys in Big 12 opener

By Beau.Berkley @iowastatedaily.com Call it bad blood, call it a rivalry, call it a battle for conference supremacy, call it whatever, but for the first time in five years, Iowa State’s dual against Oklahoma State can be called a top ten matchup.

No. 8 Iowa State (6-1, 0-0 Big 12) hosts its first Big 12 dual of the season against No. 7 Oklahoma State (5-2, 1-0) this Sunday, the first time both teams are ranked in the top 10 since Jan. 24, 2010 when then No. 2 Iowa State downed No. 3 Oklahoma State 20-18 in Stillwater, led by the efforts of future Olympic gold medalist Jake Varner.

THE MATCHUP When: 2 p.m., Sunday Where: Hilton Coliseum Two traditional powerhouses, Oklahoma State and Iowa State combine for 206 individual national champions and 724 AllAmerican’s throughout their respective histories.

But since that day five years ago in Oklahoma, the matchup between the two storied programs has been anything but competitive.

The Cowboys have dominated the series as of late, winning seven straight duals since 2011 by a combined score of 220-57.

“I don’t think they like

us and we don’t particularly like them, so there’s a little bit of bad blood there, but the last five of six years there hasn’t been a lot of competition,” said twotime NCAA qualifier Tanner Weatherman. “...so this will be a good test for us and it’s going to be a fun dual.”

If the past couple duals are any indication of how Iowa State will perform, then this Sunday may prove to be more competitive than previous years. Iowa State is coming off a victory against then No. 6 Virginia Tech, which vaulted the Cyclones from No. 13 to No. 8 in the most recent NWCA Coaches Poll, landing them next to the Cowboys who’s only two losses on the season came at the hands of No. 1

ISU VS. OSU QUICK FACTS Individual National Champions: 138 (OSU), 68 (ISU) All-Americans: 440 (OSU), 284 (ISU) Team National Championships: 34 (OSU), 8 (ISU) Most recent national champion: 2014 Alex Dierenger (OSU), 2011 Jon Reader (ISU) Most recent gold medalist: 2012 Jake Varner (ISU), 1996 Kendall Cross (OSU) Iowa and No. 2 Minnesota.

As part of their weekend road trip, Oklahoma State must also make a pit stop in Columbia, Mo., Friday, Jan. 23 to take on the No. 3 Missouri Tigers.

Leading the Cowboys this season is top ranked 165 pounder Alex Dieringer, who won a national title at 157 pounds last season.

Squaring off against Di-

eringer for Iowa State will be two-time All-American Michael Moreno, who said the key to his success will be his positioning, as well as maintaining a level head without getting too anxious.

Moreno also said his brother Gabe’s match at 149 pounds against NCAA finalist Josh Kindig will be big in the final outcome of the dual.

“Kindig can be beat and when [Gabe] is on, he’s on and he can beat guys like that he’s just got to turn himself on and get to that point on his own,” Michael said.

The winner this Sunday could be an indication of who will wear the conference crown in March, as Iowa State and Oklahoma State are the only two Big 12 teams ranked in the top 15 and both teams have more individually ranked wrestlers than Oklahoma and West Virginia. Oklahoma State has had a firm grip on that crown as of late, winning four of the last five.

“They’ve been top dog and we’re always looking to knock off the top dog,” said Gabe Moreno.

Iowa State hopes to maintain lead in Big 12

By Alex.Gookin @iowastatedaily.com One thing is clear through the first five conference games of Iowa State’s season: ISU basketball isn’t for the faint of heart.

In the team’s last six games dating back to the final non-conference meeting with South Carolina, the Cyclones’ games have been decided by an average of 3.3 points. It’s what ISU coach Fred Hoiberg has said multiple times early this conference season — the team needs to take it one game at a time in perhaps the toughest conference from top to bottom in the nation.

The Cyclones (14-3, 4-1 Big 12) have handled it well, landing themselves at the top of the conference with a road game against Big 12 bottom-dweller Texas Tech (10-9, 0-6 Big 12) next on the slate. The opportunity for a breakaway win is as close as it’s been in 2015.

“We all want to get away from playing those nail-baiters,” said sophomore guard Monté Morris. “You’ve got Hoiberg coming into the locker room [after games], his back drenched in sweat.”

Hilton Coliseum isn’t known for its heat waves, so its safe to say Hoiberg, and his dress shirts, are ready for a break. But the struggling Texas Tech team hasn’t always been such an easy game for the Cyclones, and coaches and players haven’t

IOWA STATE VS. TEXAS TECH Who: No. 9 Iowa State (14-3, 4-1 Big 12) at Texas Tech (10-9, 0-6 Big 12) When: 3 p.m., Saturday Where: United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas Watch: ESPNU forgotten.

Last season, the Red Raiders erased a 15-point halftime deficit in less than eight minutes to challenge the then-undefeated Cyclones on the road. At Hilton, they actually clawed back from a double-digit deficit to lead the Cyclones with about three minutes to play before Iowa State was able to pull away for a six-point win.

With multiple doubledigit leads this year that ended in single-digit wins, Hoiberg knows the team will have to play some of its best basketball if they wish to come out with a convincing win on the road.

“That’s that killer mentality — once you get a team down you have to step on them and we have yet to do that this year,” Hoiberg said. “You have to get off to a great start. We know how hard [Tubby Smith-coached] teams play.”

The clearest advantage the Cyclones have is pace, as the team plays some of the fastest basketball in the nation. Kansas State coach Bruce Weber and Kansas coach Bill Self were complimentary of Iowa State’s No. 1 transition offense among

major conference schools.

Texas Tech does not play as fast, nor can they score quite like the Cyclones.

The Red Raiders are ranked 210th in possessions per game, according to teamrankings.com and ranks 285th in offensive efficiency, according to kenpom.com.

With the defensive play elevated from past seasons with the help of rim protector Jameel McKay, the Cyclones likely won’t have trouble keeping the Red Raiders off the scoreboard.

“They’re struggling to score the ball right now but they really do get out and pressure in the passing lanes, so they’re really getting a lot of points off turnovers,” said junior Georges Niang. “It’s going to be a pretty tough environment but I think coach will have a good preparation for them.”

Maybe more than anything, Hoiberg hopes his team can take their first double-digit conference win for the sake of his dress shirts.

“We’ve been scaring him a little bit so we’ll try to go out here Saturday and keep it calm,” Morris said. “[We’ll] see if he isn’t sweating after the game.”

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The ISU men’s basketball team will try to hold its position atop the Big 12 conference standings when it plays against Texas Tech on Saturday. Tip off is scheduled for 3 p.m.

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Men focus on personal goals instead of rivalries

By Trey.Alessio @iowastatedaily.com Iowa, Northern Iowa, Drake and Iowa State are running together at the same track meet, which might sound like a rivalry among all of the schools.

However, the ISU men’s track squad doesn’t really feel that way.

A lot of the runners, jumpers and field event guys have their eyes set on the bigger picture and don’t view the in-state rivalries as a big deal.

“I’d say our rivals are more like the Big 12 schools,” said redshirt senior Patrick Peterson. “It’ll be cool to race a bunch of Iowa kids, but I don’t think it’s as concerning as the football rivalries.”

Peterson is a distance runner, and for him, this meet is about looking ahead not only to Big 12’s, but to nationals as well. He said he and senior Edward Kemboi want to run a time of 1:48 to put them in contention for nationals.

“We just want to get our feet wet,” said redshirt senior Cam Ostrowski. “[This meet] is a good place

to build off of. Put down some good marks this early in the season and then you can build off that.”

Ostrowski also said there’s not much of a rivalry factor heading into this weekend. He’s more concerned about himself and Iowa State, rather than the other teams.

“I don’t really care what the guys from the other schools do, as long as I put down good marks,” Ostrowski said. “That’s how I’m going to walk away from the meet happy.”

Ostrowski’s main goal for this upcoming meet is to put down a mark that will get him into nationals.

He’ll more than likely have to jump a height of around 7’2½”.

This is also Iowa State’s first home meet of the indoor season and most of the runners and jumpers think the home field advantage will be a factor.

“I’m from Iowa, so it’s cool to get to compete against all the school at Iowa State,” said redshirt junior Taylor Sanderson.

He said he’s going to hurdle, vault and probably throw shot put.

Peterson said for him

there’s definitely a home field advantage this weekend.

“We don’t have to go anywhere, we don’t have to travel and then we work out on this track twice a week, so we’re just used to it,” Peterson said. “It’s nothing new. It’s just going to be fun to go run fast.”

Last year at the Big 4 Duals, the Cyclones finished first in three events.

Derek Jones finished first in the 400-meter dash with a time of 50.00, Kevin Poster finished first in the triple jump with a height of 14.41 meters and Jan Jeuschede finished first in the shot put with a throw of 18.36 meters.

Iowa State will be hoping to start off strong and set numerous personal records in this year’s Big 4 Duals.

“I just want to be out there and get as much meet experience as possible,” Sanderson said. “It’s a different environment, competing against other people compared to practice.”

The ISU men’s track team will be in action against the other Iowa schools at 12 p.m. Saturdayat the Lied Recreational Center.

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Sophomore Derek Jones races in the men’s 600-yard event at the Bill Bergan Invitational on Feb. 1, 2014. He placed fourth with a final time of 1:11.14. The men’s track and field team will compete in the Big 4 Duals on Saturday.

ISU women’s track and field ready to host Big 4 Duals

By Kyle.Heim @iowastatedaily.com While the name of the upcoming meet implies importance, the Big 4 Duals sits on a smaller scale of what lies ahead for the ISU women’s track and field team.

With a chance to be crowned king of the hill in the state of Iowa, the focus of Iowa State will be to use the meet more as a training opportunity.

But that doesn’t mean the Cyclones won’t attempt to take first place at the event. In last year’s event, both Iowa and Northern Iowa outscored the women’s team, but Iowa State defeated Drake in head-to-head scoring.

“Not that we’re not focused on this weekend, we definitely are,” said redshirt senior Hannah Willms. “We obviously want to prove that we’re the best school in Iowa.

But our outlook is on Big

12’s like it always is.”

Lied Recreational Center will host the dual meet that includes Iowa, Northern Iowa, Drake and Iowa State. It will be Iowa State’s first home track and field meet of the season.

“Our big thing is taking care of the little things each day, even those little things in competition and just getting ready mentally and in competition mode is the biggest thing for us,” Willms said.

Willms said this year’s squad is very team focused.

In order to create a strong team dynamic, she said it is important that every member of the team is dedicated to working hard. So far, she believes everyone has done their part in putting in the time at practice and doing the little things like getting enough sleep and eating healthy.

Heading into just the second meet of this young

2015 track and field season, the goals of the team remain at the end year.

What is going to take to reach those goals?

“Just buying into what our coach says, being at practice on time, doing everything exactly the way it is and not taking any short cuts,” said redshirt freshman Katie Reeves.

The Big 4 Duals is an all-day event that will begin at 12 p.m. Saturday at Lied Recreational Center. It is the first of three

events that Iowa State will host during this year’s indoor season. The other two events include the Iowa State Classic on Feb. 13 to 14 and the Big 12 Indoor Championship on Feb. 27 to 28.

“With it being the beginning of the year, it’s still more technique based,” Reeves said. “For high jumpers specifically, we’re still working more on perfecting our approach, which is obviously going to help us jump higher.”

Cyclone Hockey prepares for in-state rivalry against Iowa

By Luke.Manderfeld @iowastatedaily.com The Cyclone Hockey team returns to a break from Division I American Collegiate Hockey Association teams after suffering a twogame sweep at the hands of the Ohio Bobcats.

But the break from that competition class will not bring much relief.

The Cyclones will face off in their annual matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes, an ACHA DII team. The notorious rivalry has battled in many other sports around campus. This time, it is Cyclone Hockey’s turn.

But it won’t be all fun and games.

“Coach said before that this is their super bowl. It’s a big game for them,” said forward Scott Antonsen. “They are going to come in fired up. We expect them to be a decent challenge. We can’t take them lightly because they have nothing to lose coming in here.”

The Hawkeyes don’t normally play ACHA Division I teams in their schedule, but any time they get a chance to knock off an in-state rival it becomes a bonus.

“They don’t have anything to lose,” said Cyclone Hockey coach Jason Fair-

THE MATCHUP FRIDAY When: 7:30 p.m., Friday Where: Ames/ISU Ice Arena SATURDAY When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday Where: Cedar Rapids Ice Arena man. “They are coming in fired up and anything can happen. We are expected to win, but this isn’t going to be a cakewalk.”

Iowa comes in with a potent 14-9-2 record and although it gained some votes for the DII top-15 rankings, it hasn’t been able to crack them. The Hawkeyes are also coming off a series sweep against the Illinois Division II team.

Considering this rivalry, all rankings can be tossed aside. “[Iowa] is a strong team.

They are one of the underrated teams in their league,” said goalie Scott Ismond.

“We are just trying to take this week like every other week. We are preparing like we would for any other team. This is just another obstacle in what we are trying to accomplish here.”

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Sophomore forward Scott Antonsen faces off with a Minot State Beavers player Nov. 15, 2013. The team will square off against rival Iowa on Friday and Saturday. The first game will take place at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena and the second at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.

ing for Iowa over the past few seasons. The Hawkeyes haven’t been able to register a win against the Cyclones in the last five years.

Most games haven’t been close, but one game did give the Cyclones a scare.

Last season at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena, the Cyclones sneaked out a 1-0 win against the Hawkeyes, despite out-shooting them by a large margin: 42-15. It was a game that should’ve ended in a wider margin of

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victory and Fairman was quick to remind the team of that at practice on Wednesday.

“I was just reminding them that any team that we play, if we don’t come to play, we lose,” Fairman said.

The Cyclones will take on the Hawkeyes at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena, and then they will travel eastward for another 7:30 p.m. game against the Hawkeyes on Saturday at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena.

CARDINAL VS. GOLD The Cyclones host intrastate rival Iowa in the first game of a home-and-home series against the Hawkeyes.

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