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Board to talk tuition
Regents will also discuss center, graduate retention By Mitchel.Anderson @iowastatedaily.com
the number back, and they told me I made the top 12.” Then everyone in the community votes for three girls to narrow the pool. Blankespoor won. The next step was preparing for the Tulip Queen Announcement Party, a beauty pageant-like event with an interview round, 3-minute talent portion and an impromptu question at the end. Throughout the process, her mom, Laura Blankespoor, was by her side, but Blankespoor refused help from her mom, determined to perfect her performance on her own.
The Iowa Board of Regents will meet Wednesday and Thursday in Iowa City to discuss 20162017 tuition increases — notably a proposed $500 per year increase in fees for three years for non-immigrant international students at Iowa State — as well as the request to create a new center at Iowa State and a graduate and professional student financial retention initiative. The board is considering a 3 percent tuition increase for undergraduate resident students at the University of Iowa for the 20162017 school year. Undergraduate resident tuition was raised by 3 percent for Iowa State and University of Northern Iowa students for the spring semester and will not increase for the 2016-2017 school year under the proposed plan. The board will also consider raising non-immigrant international student fees by $500 per year for the next three years at Iowa State, per Iowa State’s request. “There are higher costs associated with providing services for international students,” said Jonathan Wickert, senior vice president and provost. “What’s been the case up to this point is that those costs have grown over the years, and it’s come to a point where we think it’s appropriate to have supplemental tuition for students who are really benefitting from those services.” Wickert added that a number of other universities have implemented a supplemental tuition rate or fee for international students, including the University of Iowa — which exceeds the rate Iowa State is considering. “Phasing it in like a staircase over a couple of years just makes the transition a little smoother and helps students with their planning,” Wickert said. “Nobody likes to increase tuition, but it’s really an issue of balancing the affordability with the quality of the education.” Another item on the Board’s agenda is to consider Iowa State’s request to create a Center for Statistics and Application in Forensic Evidence, which would provide a national research center in forensic sciences, a center of excellence for research, outreach and education
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Behind the Tiara Courtesy of Leah Blankespoor
Leah Blankespoor, sophomore in event management, dressed as a princess for a photo. Blankespoor was crowned the 2014 Tulip Queen in her hometown of Pella, Iowa.
ISU student makes her dreams a reality, becomes real-life princess By Taylor.Borde @iowastatedaily.com
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ost people think of classic fairytales when they hear the word “princess,” but they don’t look much beyond the handsome prince and sparkling crown. Leah Blankespoor, sophomore in event management, like many young girls, dreamt of becoming a princess. Unlike most, Blankespoor fulfilled that dream twice, pairing hard work and a title. Coming from Pella, Iowa, a town of just more than 10,000 people, Blankespoor was immersed in
the town’s heritage and traditions, especially the Dutch Tulip Time Festival. The three-day celebration in May drives tourism and small business industry, bringing in local and international visitors. “My birthday is during Tulip Time, and I’ve always been a huge, huge fan of [it] because they kind of went hand in hand,” Blankespoor said. She was very involved with the celebration during junior high and high school. From a young age, she had her eyes set on the crown. “[During the parade,] every little girl sees the Tulip Queen ride past in her horse-drawn carriage,” Blankespoor said, “and they say,
‘That’s what I want to be someday.’” Blankespoor focused on dance, speech and theater as she got older, with the thought of the Tulip Queen popping up from time to time. “That prepared me to try out for Tulip Queen,” Blankespoor said. The Tulip Queen is selected the fall before Tulip Time. Candidates must be at least 17 years old, be a resident of Pella and have to be nominated by an adult in the community. “I was in my choir concert when I got the call, so I got off the stage,” Blankespoor said. “I called
Moving beyond Veishea By Rakiah.Bonjour @iowastatedaily.com
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As conversations about Veishea arise once again, people look back on the events that used to take place. In this photo from 2014, Joseph Thien lets a Great Dane lick cream off his face at the Students Helping Rescue Animals booth during Veishea.
After the Veishea Advisory Committee nixed the idea of any further Veishea-related activities, students were concerned with what opportunities they would have at Iowa State. At the request of students, a committee made up of faculty and students was formed to offer alternative events for students that provide the same community engagement and campus involvement that Veishea offered.
The committee offered six events: a winter welcome-back celebration; a February celebration; a March Madness event; an arts celebration; a college showcase parade; and a community service event. The committee, led by Kevin Schalinske, professor of food science and human nutrition, and Dan Breitbarth, president of student government, along with other faculty and student members. “We are likely going to create different events, but these are just the preliminary negotiations that the faculty and students have determined to be a benefit to the
university,” Breitbarth said. The goal is to give students a way to interact with one another. “It’s an event to give students a sense of community,” Breitbarth said. “Often times, students don’t interact with very many [students] from other colleges. Tom Hill, senior vice president for Student Affairs, agreed that it is about student engagement, but the events also provide what he calls “positive aspects from Veishea” that should be retained. “Things that will provide stu-
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Students rally for professor with visa trouble By Tara.Larson @iowastatedaily.com Many students at Iowa State could say they like some of their professors or even have a friendship with one, but not many can say they are taking measures to help one get their job back. This is the case for many Arabic students at Iowa State. When Ghinwa Alameen, lecturer in world languages and cultures, lost her ability to work in the United States in September because of work permit issues, her students decided to take a stand. “I am on a work permit, and I filed to renew it back in Febru-
ary,” Alameen said. “It usually takes two to three months, but mine has been taking over eight months.” Alameen said she was told by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that her permit is still processing. Her former students have been working toward getting her back in the classroom ever since she was asked by the university to leave. They have been collecting signatures, arranging meetings with university administration and even communicating with immigration leaders and members of the U.S. government. “The overall impression of
her is that she is not just a professor that is there to teach and leave,” said Peter Benzoni, senior in computer engineering and one of Alameen’s former students. “She really cares about the success of her students, the program and the Arabic community as a whole.” Alameen came to Iowa State in 2005 to pursue graduate work. Before coming here from her home country of Syria, she worked as a teacher. She served as the only Arabic professor before her immigration issues. During her time at Iowa State, Alameen started many initiatives, including starting the
Arab Students Association last semester. There, she worked with getting more people involved with the association, including members of the Arabic community. Alameen is also hosting a cultural event Tuesday and Wednesday called “Save Syria” in the free-speech zone, where members of the organization will be raising awareness about the crisis in Syria. “She gave us the opportunity to tutor, she set up a situation for study abroad this summer, she’s just done so much to help me,” said Emily Bannantine, sopho-
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Ghinwa Alameen, lecturer in world languages and cultures, had her work visa recinded in September and is unable work. Her students have been attempting to get her back in the classroom ever since.
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Police Blotter The information in the log comes from the ISU and City of Ames police departments’ records.
Oct. 18 Officers assisted an individual who was experiencing medical difficulties at Frederiksen Court (reported at 1:58 a.m.). Daniel Scheidler, 19, of 221 Sheldon Avenue, Ames, was arrested and charged with public intoxication at Beyer Court and Bissell Road (reported at 2:41 a.m.). An individual reported damage to a parking gate arm at Memorial Union Ramp (reported at 2:24 a.m.).
All those accused of violating the law are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Officers assisted another agency with a criminal investigation at Highway 30 and University Boulevard (reported at 4:55 a.m.). An individual reported a missing person. The individual was subsequently located in Des Moines at Jack Trice Stadium (reported at 11:15 a.m.).
Oct. 19 An individual reported damage to a restroom at Frederiksen Court (reported at 2:46 p.m.).
Calendar Behind the Scenes 11 a.m. to noon, Reiman Gardens “Reiman Gardens’ New Site Plan.” Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Preregistration required. Iowa NSF EPSCoR Energy Policy Seminar Series Noon to 1:20 p.m., 1344 Howe Hall “California’s Innovative Policies to Fight Climate Change,” Anthy Alexiades, California Environmental Protection Agency air resources board.
Another candidate bites the dust
By Alex.Hanson @iowastatedaily.com Citing disgust with the two-party system and the influence of money and special interests in politics, former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb said Tuesday he is dropping out of the Democratic race for president and will weigh his options moving forward. Webb said he still holds “strong views” about the direction of the country and will continue to play a role in the election, but he would not change his views to reflect a certain party. “Americans are disgusted by all this talk of Republicans and Democrats calling each other the enemy instead of reaching
across the aisle and finding ways to work together,” Webb said at a press conference Tuesday. The decision comes just a week after the first Democratic presidential debate. Webb said he thought the debate was “rigged” and that he did not receive enough time. Webb was also scheduled to appear at the Iowa Democratic Party’s annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner this Saturday in Des Moines, but his campaign announced late Monday that he would not longer attend. Webb’s campaign called the Tuesday press conference and said Webb would discuss running as an independent. “I am not going away,” he said. “I am thinking through all of my options.” Webb, the former oneterm senator from Virginia, served as Secretary of the Navy under Ronald Reagan and fought in the Vietnam
Stu Gov to meet with City Council Student Government will have its annual joint meeting with City Council to discuss issues that both students and Ames residents face. Find the preview online and on the app.
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Former U.S. Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., announced Tuesday he is dropping out of the race for president.
Undocumented immigrant lectures
War. “I love this country, and all that it has allowed me to achieve over the span of my life,” Webb said. “I always have and always will put country above political party or personal ambition.”
Jose Vargas, an undocumented immigrant and journalist in the United States spoke in the Memorial Union Tuesday night. Find out what he said online.
The Cyclone Hockey team played Williston State on Tuesday. Find out how it did through the story online.
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CALS Study Abroad Fair 5 to 6:30 p.m., Harl Commons, Curtiss Hall
More causes to support in October
Learn about the study abroad programs offered through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
October is the month to raise awareness for more diseases than just breast cancer. Find out which through the story online.
SUB General Meeting 5 to 6 p.m., Cardinal Room in the MU
National Bioenergy Day Noon to 4 p.m., Sukup atrium, Biorenewables Complex Exhibits and activities presented by more than 10 organizations will showcase research,
Lecture: Growing the Midwest Garden 6 to 8 p.m., Reiman Gardens
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educational, extracurricular and career opportunities related to bioenergy at Iowa State as well as the state of Iowa. Students who visit the exhibits can earn a free cup of coffee from the ABE’s Harvest Café.
Anyone is welcome to attend the meeting to mingle with General SUB meeting, eat free food and meet new people.
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STUDENTS ENJOY RIDE THROUGHOUT CAMPUS Bikers ride past Troxel Hall as the sun begins to set on a clear Monday evening.
Bush Jr. to promote dad on trip Seniors can purchase specially designed gear on campus this week for $10.
Jeb Bush Jr., the son of Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush, will campaign on behalf of his father in Ames on Thursday. Details about the event are below: WHO: Jeb Bush Jr. WHAT: Meet-andgreet with ISU students WHEN: 2 p.m. Thursday WHERE: West Street Deli, 2810 West St., Ames RSVP/QUESTIONS: Contact ISU4Jeb! Vice President Adelai Swanson at adelais@iastate.edu.
Board of Regents meets this week The Board of Regents meets this week to discuss tuition fees and extra costs for international students. Find out more online.
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Senior events complete week By Alex.Hanson @iowastatedaily.com
Seniors at Iowa State have some perks waiting for them the rest of this week on campus. Below is a schedule of the food that will be available on Central Campus for the remainder of the week:
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday: “Weiners 4 Seniors.” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday: Pizza 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: Senior BBQ Seniors can also purchase a package of items, including a T-shirt and a mug, for $10.
Corrections In Tuesday’s print edition of the Iowa State Daily, the article “ISU aims to replace Veishea” stated the Veishea Task Force created six suggestions for events as Veishea replacements. This is not correct. The name of the committee is not the Veishea Task Force, said Kevin Schalinske, ISU professor and chairman of the committee that made the recommendations. The Iowa State Daily welcomes comments and suggestions or complaints about errors that warrant correction. To submit a correction, please contact our editor at 515-2945688 or via email at editor@ iowastatedaily.com.
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CyRide looks for solutions Ames City Council discusses future of current transportation stystem By Christie.Smith @iowastatedaily.com CyRide availability was discussed at a special meeting of the Ames City Council and CyRide Board of Trustees on Tuesday night. The CyRide Board of Trustees, made up of representatives from City Council, Student Government, Ames Transit Board and Iowa State, participated in a round-table meeting to talk about the current demands of CyRide. “With more students at Iowa State, and with students accounting for 93 percent of all CyRide ridership, there are obviously more students on the buses than in years past,” said Sam Schulte, senior in biochemistry and ex-officio City Council representative. CyRide provides 112 rides per capita, which is the equivalent of transportation systems in cities as large as Boston, according to data from the Transit Board of Trustees. With the record number of students enrolled at Iowa State this year, there are new strains on CyRide; the increase of students has created a need for additional buses, drivers and routes. Some areas of Ames near major destinations, such as the Research Park, or larger residential complexes, like The Grove or Copper Beach, are underserved by current CyRide routes. By fall 2016, the CyRide fleet will outgrow the current CyRide storage facility. The CyRide fleet itself is 10-years-old and requires funds for maintenance. Despite all of the de-
mands of CyRide, transportation funds are waning. “Unfortunately, federal transportation funding has been reduced at the very time when ISU has added over 4,900 students in three years,” said Councilwoman Gloria Betcher. CyRide board members talked about ways to supplement the transportation budget and better serve the CyRide ridership. ISU students, who account for more than 90 percent of CyRide’s ridership, currently pay 66 percent of local funding for CyRide with an additional 10 percent paid by Iowa State. Schulte said full-time ISU students, whose CyRide fees are factored into their tuition, will pay $73.10 per semester beginning in Spring 2016 as opposed to the current $66.35. Sheri Kyras, CyRide transit director, said growing the CyRide program to meet riders’ needs could cost up to $50,000 per bus and $200,000 per route per year. The difference in cost is based on whether the added services are with routes and buses that already exist, or if the demands require new buses and routes. Councilman Peter Orazem suggested that CyRide alert riders of peak traffic times and encourage them to avoid these times. Warren Madden, ISU senior vice president for business and finance, suggested that Iowa State stagger its class schedules, so students do not travel to classes at the same times each day. Kyras said traffic patterns have shown that students are avoiding socalled peak travel times, but CyRide traffic is con-
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Ames City Council hosted a special meeting Tuesday to discuss CyRide issues. CyRide needs more buses, drivers and routes to cope with the increased student enrollment. They will also meet with Student Government on Wednesday to talk about the lack of CyRide funding.
sistent throughout the day with small increases in ridership before and after classes. “I don’t want to shrink ridership for needed tran-
sit rides,” said Councilman Matthew Goodman, who questioned whether students are using CyRide efficiently. Goodman said he was
not sure that the fare-free CyRide model should continue. Board members said they will continue to research CyRide’s needs and
possible solutions for the lack of funding. City Council will meet with Student Government on Wednesday to continue the CyRide discussion.
HungerU helps educate, feed those in need Mobile exibit brings issues about global hunger to attention By Ashley.Green @iowastatedaily.com Students at Iowa State faced five questions, two minutes and one meal. That was how simple it was to donate a meal to a local food shelter Tuesday and Wednesday through HungerU. HungerU’s mobile exhibit “is visiting college campuses not only to spark conversations about how today’s farmers are helping feed a hungry world but also to educate about the critical role that modern agriculture plays every day in putting food on our tables,” according to the HungerU website. The van parked outside of the Memorial Union and welcomed students to interact with various displays that highlighted
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A HungerU mobile exhibit is stationed outside of the west entrance of the Memorial Union. HungerU is a group that tours college campuses and educates pedestrians about modern agriculture and food security. Students learned about global food waste.
the cause. Students who took the five-
question quiz were then educated about the topic of world hunger.
HungerU crew member Fiona Coleman hopes to encourage
students to get more involved in these issues on both a local and international level. HungerU educated students through statistics about hunger and food security relating to wasted food, how many people are hungry and income spent on food around the world. These hunger and food security statistics came as a surprise to Yazan Okasha, sophomore in computer engineering. “The amount of food the [United States] wastes is kind of a shock,” Okasha said. Screens were also provided by HungerU that displayed information. One had a food security index that rated countries based on their level of food security, a person’s ability to have reliable access to food. “We’ve had a pretty decent turnout here in Iowa and at the different schools, too,” Coleman said of student involvement. “A lot of students want to be able to do things about this issue.” The HungerU Tour is a project of Farmers Feeding the World.
Faculty Senate discusses multicultural issues By Shannon.McCarty @iowastatedaily.com The Faculty Senate responded to the recent multicultural open forum that discussed the inclusion and safety of minority students as well as approved new opportunities for students Tuesday. Robert Wallace, Faculty Senate president and associate professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology, talked about the multicultural forum that took place in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union on Sept. 30. “We commend these students for taking the initiative and raising our awareness on a range
of issues of concern present on our campus,” Wallace said. Multicultural Student Affairs and Student Government hosted the forum. Nearly 550 people were in attendance, and many students talked about the discrimination and racism they have experienced at Iowa State. “As a faculty, we unite behind the basic principles of inclusiveness, valuing diversity in all of its forms,” Wallace said. Wallace went on to say faculty members take their roles and responsibilities very seriously and are committed to having a welcoming and engaged campus. “We welcome the arrival of Reginald Stewart,” Wallace said, “[We] look forward to being part
of new initiatives that he and his staff develop.” Stewart has been appointed Iowa State’s first vice president for diversity and inclusion, which was announced last week. Leath appointed Stewart after receiving recommended improvements for diversity programs and resources from the Jackson Consulting Firm. If Stewart’s appointment is approved by the Board of Regents on Thursday, he will start at Iowa State on Dec. 1. As for business, the second reading of the cybersecurity proposal has been approved by the Faculty Senate. The purpose of the proposal is to permit computer engineering, computer science, software
engineering and management information systems students to work in cybersecurity. A variety of lab-based courses will give students the opportunity to complete the cybersecurity career. The College of Design will also present new opportunities. The college’s request for an urban studies minor was approved by the Faculty Senate during its second reading. The program proposal stated the minor will provide undergraduate students with “an opportunity to pursue their loves of cities and communities while understanding the processes of urban growth and change.” The minor can go with any
field of study except community and regional planning. The minor requires 15 credits with two required courses and the students’ choice of three pre-approved courses. Another change in the College of Design is the bachelor’s program, which has had its name changed from “art and design” to “art and visual culture.” “The old name of the ... program is no longer an accurate description of the mission of the department,” the proposal stated. Students who will graduate after the name change will have the option of changing the bachelor’s title if they choose to do so. Nothing will change within the course besides the name.
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by Linda Black
Today’s Birthday (10/21/15)
Fun and creativity energize this year. Your muse for talents and romance blesses you this spring and summer and could carry you to distant shores. Expand boundaries, and explore new flavors. Share your expression. Embrace a golden opportunity. Partnerships grow, and a rise in romantic status follows the spring eclipse. Enjoy abundance. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries - 7
(March 21-April 19) For the next month, save more than you spend. Focus on resources and planning. Some things are still out of reach. Don’t tell everyone what you’ve got. Get your affairs into order. Rejuvenate romance.
Taurus - 8
(April 20-May 20) You can plan for the future while managing current changes. Learn to delegate. Expect the temporary opposition of a partner. Don’t make assumptions. Get extra efficient.
Gemini - 8
(May 21-June 20) There’s plenty of work this month with increased income, so stash it in a safe place. Postpone a family gathering temporarily. Opposites attract. An old flame reappears. Keep your focus.
Cancer - 7
(June 21-July 22) Save enough to get the highest quality. Organize creative efforts. You’re exceptionally lucky. A female shows you what really matters and is very pleased that you get it. Allow extra time.
Leo - 6
(July 23-Aug. 22) Tempers are short, especially at work. Go for quiet productivity. Your family needs you around. Use this time to invest in home, family, land and real estate. Moderate a disagreement. Love inspires love.
Virgo - 6
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Express your true feelings gently at work. Focus on gathering information and disseminating it wisely this month. Education becomes a priority. Wait until the directions are clear, and papers are in order.
Libra - 7
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Things don’t go exactly as planned. Keep some of your treasure hidden. Research new structures and practices for more efficiency around daily routines. Keep enough supplies on hand.
Alumna tackles suicide By Jaki.Cavins @iowastatedaily.com Suicidal thoughts and being a victim of bullying were obstacles that ISU alumna and author Andrea Rodgers had to overcome. Those experiences and her passion for writing inspired her latest novel, “Caged Dove,� which shines a light on the issue of “bullycide.� Completing “Caged Dove� was not an easy task for Rodgers because it brought about painful memories from her past. However, after two decades of consideration, she drew up the courage to finish the novel, knowing that it would be of help to those struggling with similar issues. “Bullying and suicidal thoughts were something I once dealt with and overcame, but I believe it’s also our duty to stand up for those who are currently going through similar situations,� Rodgers said. “Bullycide� is suicide as a result of being bullied. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, in 2015, 1 in 4 students report being bullied during the school year. As a result of these numbers, people like Rodgers are left feeling rejected and insecure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people. This is why Rodgers knew she had to use her talents to make a difference and take a stand. The bullying started for Rodgers when she was in kindergarten. It continued throughout her childhood; no one to come to her rescue. When she entered junior high, things only got worse. “A child can fight back, stand up for themselves by talking back, ignore
VISA p1 more in political science and one of Alameen’s former students. “You could just really tell she cared, so I want to help her.� The support for Alameen has come out of the woodwork during the past few weeks, and her former students are spearheading the charge. “She cares for her students, her students care for her,� said Jake Dehaai, senior in political science. “She’s gotten us a lot of opportunities.� The Arabic program may be small, but it has taken off in the past few years. The program currently consists of two years of study with four courses and study abroad opportunities. “In the past two years,
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Andrea Rodgers’ book “Caged Dove� will be released Thursday. She wrote the book after reflecting on her own childhood experiences with bullying in junior high and high school.
others, offer kindness and follow any other sort of advice — but if they are still bullied day after day, year after year, then they can’t help but have their spirit broken,� Rodgers said. “There will be a breaking point ... and for me that happened in junior high.� The kids were cruel to her, and Rodgers eventually began to hit her breaking point. She had no one to lean on; during school she was either harassed or ignored. “I prayed every night that I would die,� Rodgers said. Finally, she wrote a suicide letter, and her parents saw how seriously Rodgers had been hurt and needed help. They sent her to a therapist who Rodgers said practically saved her life. Eventually things started to get better. During high school, Rodgers was in a good place and stayed involved, participating in many activities in-
more students have shown increased interest in learning Arabic, and enrollment numbers have doubled,� Alameen said. “In addition to learning the fourth most spoken language in the world, students are introduced to its rich culture and civilization.� Although Alameen has grown the program in a short amount of time, she has had immigration issues in the past. In summer 2013, she had trouble receiving her work permit, so the university had to find a replacement for her introductory Arabic class. Since this round of visa trouble happened in the middle of a semester, Iowa State had to quickly find a replacement who could start as soon as Alameen left.
cluding cheer squad, her school’s literary magazine, speech contests and the National Honor Society. Her college experience was even better. Rodgers attended Iowa State, studying journalism and communication. She described loving every minute of her time in college. “I didn’t want to leave after only four years,� she said. She was at Iowa State when she met her husband, and she even had her wedding in the Sun Room at Memorial Union. After college, Rodgers published her book “The 20th Christmas,� and her life-long dream of becoming a published novelist had finally come true. After this, she still felt as though she needed to write a book that mirrored her struggle with bullycide. As a writer, Rodgers knew she should use her passion to write about her darker past in order to help those going through the same situation. It was not an easy process, but she felt in her heart that it was her duty. “Just because I’d gone on with my life didn’t mean that other people weren’t still going through it,� Rodgers said. “I owed it to them to be a voice, to do whatever I can to help bring a stop to bullying.� Her novel, “Caged Dove�, will be released Thursday during National Bullying Prevention Month. The story centers around main character Aniston Kline, who Rodgers revealed shares many of the qualities she possesses herself. She wrote the story to give hope to those struggling with bullying and depression. “Please know that life is constantly changing,� Rodgers said. “Whatever you’re going through is not permanent. All of our struggles are temporary, and there is always a way out toward a better life.�
However, it was a difficult transition for some students. “To throw somebody in there with no teaching experience and a completely different teaching style throws off learning hugely,� Benzoni said. Other students agree with Benzoni that a new teacher mid-semester can be a problem. “It impedes learning and the ability to process the language,� Dehaai said. Although Alameen is in a tricky situation with immigration and unable to work for the school she has had ties with for years, she is appreciative of her students’ help. “I was really humbled by all of [my former students’] efforts to bring me back,� Alameen said. “It assures you that you’re do-
ing something right in the classroom, you’re affecting people’s lives and you get something in return for it. It’s very touching.� Former students of Alameen agree that other students can relate to her problem. “It hits a nerve with students because we all have a professor like [her] who has really influenced us,� Benzoni said. Former students also agree that this recent change drastically impacts the future of many ISU students. “The possibility of having more students and more educational opportunities for those students and having that taken away, that is a point where students should come together and take a stand against it,� Dehaai said.
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Students march during an unofficial Veishea parade April 12, 2014. A replacement for Veishea needs more consideration.
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Columnist Carstens argues that “American Horror Story” is too graphic to be on cable television, which is easily accessible by children and young adults who are easily influenced. “American Horror Story,” currently in its fifth season and airing on FX, is one of many TV shows that uses gore and sex to appeal to its audience.
Popular show goes too far ‘American Horror Story’ contains scenes too graphic for cable By Courtney.Carstens @iowastatedaily.com
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raphic, unfiltered scenes of rape, murder, incest, bestiality, mutilation and other torturous acts are all stitched together with an eerie theme song to create the gory hit television show “American Horror Story.” While many of the other programs that have shown these kinds of acts would have been taken off the air already, “American Horror Story” has continued to thrive off of these vile acts being committed to a new cast of characters every season. While I can see an appeal of wonderfully crafted story lines with twists in the most of unexpected of places, “American Horror Story” should not have such an easy time gaining access to public airtime, and the show itself should be more aggressively regulated so youth cannot accidentally get a hold of the gruesome content. The creator of the show, Ryan Murphy, who was also responsible for Glee, told the world that the newest season, “American Horror Story: Hotel,” is far worse than the previous seasons. After binge-watching the series, I agree. But what he has created is taking it way too far. Looking at the previous seasons leading up to “Hotel,” you can see a clear escalation in the level of gore used. The first season, “Murder House,” dealt with murder, a family that is fall-
ing apart and demons — lots and lots of demons. Nothing was too revealing, and, while there were moments of horror like we expect in a show like this, it was nothing that left you with chills of terror or horror-induced vomit afterward. The second season, “Asylum,” dealt with murder, mental illness and brutal torture to try and rid a woman of her homosexuality. The third season, “Coven,” was more sexually grotesque and weird than anything. The blood, the zombie-like creatures and other things kept it freaky but not overly horrifying. The fourth season, “Freak Show,” was a joke. While heinous things were done, the characters like the Siamese Sisters and the Bearded Lady made the show seem almost sad because you felt sad for the characters. The only thing that kept me on the edge of my seat was the demonic clown and his mask that seemed to blend in way too well with his face. The current season, “Hotel,” is awful. The season is full of rape, and murder and gory scenes that are too graphic. Each season gets progressively worse. One question that keeps lingering in the back of my head as I watch this show is how much worse can it get before “American Horror Story” loses its viewers? Andrew Pritchard, assistant professor of journalism and communication who focuses on media law, said “American Horror Story” would have to get a lot worse with its sexual acts and goriness to lose viewers or get kicked off the air. As Americans, we tend to think if people don’t like a show they just shouldn’t watch it. While this is true, I think it’s important that as mentors and
adults we teach our youth how to make decisions on how and what to consume from the media. One way to do this is by teaching them by example. Also, if we learn how to properly use the controls that have been required by the Federal Communication Commission to be placed in our cable systems. One such example is limiting children’s access to shows or channels with pass codes. Children have fragile minds, and subjecting them to horror shows or even allowing them to accidentally see it can cause damage. According to the American Academy of Children and Adolescents Psychiatry, which was updated in December 2014, the average child in the United States watches about four hours of television a day. It can be a big influence teaching children what to value and how to behave. Studies have shown that when children and teenagers are subjected to regular violence on television they become numb to the horror of violence; worse of all they may see violence as a way to solve problems. These problems may not become immediately prevalent, but the symptoms cause a problem for society. “American Horror Story” is a show that could do such things. “American Horror Story” is a violent TV show that leaves me, an adult, scared out of my mind when I watch it, and I cannot imagine young children getting their hands on this show or a show like this. There needs to be monitoring with shows like “American Horror Story.” The show is meant to be horrifying for the point of entertainment, but the horror should be hidden from children for the good of our society.
Restaurant tipping undercuts servers By Ben.Moran @iowastatedaily.com Before I begin, I was planning on writing this column about why gratuity shouldn’t exist in the restaurant business. Now that I’ve done some research, I’m taking it further. I believe that tipping shouldn’t exist at all. Now, before everyone jumps down my throat and believes I have no idea what I’m talking about, let me explain my reasoning. I worked in a steakhouse for a year and a half and made great tips. But, after doing some research, I found that tipping is more harmful than beneficial. One example is the tipping controversy that involved former-Philadelphia Eagles and current-Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy in September 2014. ESPN covered the story, but, to give you a brief summary of the event, McCoy went to a restaurant and left a 20-cent tip. The owner of the restaurant posted a picture of the receipt on Facebook, and it quickly went viral. “A 20-cent tip is kind of a statement,” McCoy tweeted. “You can’t disrespect somebody and expect them to tip you. I don’t care who the person is. That’s why I left my card so they could see my name.” So why should celebrities and athletes be scrutinized for something that so many others who are not in the public eye do on a daily basis? They shouldn’t. Tipping is the right thing to do, but not everyone deserves tips. Not everyone gives good service. I’m much more likely to leave a $15 dollar tip to the server
who was friendly and constantly made sure everything was above par than the server who took five minutes to get our drinks and only talked to us when taking our order. But tipping is unpredictable. An ISU case study researched tipping at restaurants and found that tips were usually dependent on the size of the party, but the biggest tip, percentage-wise, didn’t come from a big table. It came from a table of smokers, who left 71 percent of their bill on a Saturday night. Predicting tips is impossible. Tipping hurts everyone, including the customer. Sometimes people just don’t have the money to leave a decent tip; other times they just don’t want to. Tipping isn’t a law. You don’t have to do it. But most people do because they feel pressured and don’t want to be seen as a jerk. Tipping also hurts the server, but most people overlook this idea. The U.S. Department of Labor requires the minimum wage to be $7.25 — unless you’re a server, in which case the minimum wage is $2.13. With a lower minimum wage, servers rely on tips to achieve a livable wage. But, when controversy arises, most of the people who defend it are servers. Why are we defending this practice? For every good tipper, there is an equally lousy tipper. The reason I enjoyed a job as a server in high school was because it gave me money right away. I always had cash in my pocket to spend, and I spent it faster because it was right there. The current tipping system allows restaurants to underpay their staffs. The idea is to have
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Columnist Moran believes that the United States’ culture of tipping should be dropped. Restaurants should instead pay their servers a higher, livable wage.
tips atone for a lower minimum wage. But why do we allow this? Most restaurants would be fine paying their servers minimum wage and raising prices to compensate. Camino is a restaurant in Oakland, Calif., that has strayed away from the American tipping culture. Instead, it raised prices and has been paying servers a livable wage since July. No problems have arisen, and Camino has been able to raise wages for cooks and bussers. Ironically, employers in California are required to pay servers $9 per hour before tips, and the National Restaurant Association has projected that California restaurant sales will outgrow a majority of other states in 2015. Aside from teenagers and college students, why would someone work as a server if they weren’t guaranteed minimum wage? They shouldn’t because it isn’t a steady source of income. Tipping isn’t a manageable source of income for a mother
of four children. Instead, it allows teenagers and young adults to have some extra spending money. Stop tipping. You may feel like a jerk, and people may get mad, but it only benefits companies and business owners. Servers and customers are left with the short end of the stick. If we completely remove tipping, it will fall out of fashion and require restaurants to pay their servers a decent minimum wage. Many people would leave the restaurant business for a sustainable job and those who remained would be left to fix the problem. Just like the our measurement system, America’s tipping culture doesn’t conform to the rest of the world. France and Italy are just a few of the many countries that do not share our tipping culture. Tipping does more harm than good. It’s time to abolish tipping and to start paying our servers a decent wage.
Find better alternative for Veishea One and a half years after cars were flipped and a light pole fell on a student at the riot that rid Iowa State of Veishea, recommendations to replace the long-standing and now canceled ISU tradition have finally made it to President Steven Leath’s desk for review. A committee shared six recommendations for a different event that would showcase the students of Iowa State, including a winter event; a celebration in February for Valentine’s Day and Black History Month; a March Madness game-viewing party in Hilton Coliseum; a celebration of the arts on campus in April; a parade with the same route as the Homecoming parade; and a student-led community service event. While we agree some sort of event needs to happen, nothing on the list will create the same sense of community that Veishea did for this university. Veishea, created in 1922, was an event designed to represent the five original colleges of Iowa State: veterinary medicine, engineering, industrial science, home economics and agriculture. It transformed into a weeklong celebration, with the manifestation of the cherished cherry pies, parade, food fair and other events for students and alumni. The event was a huge economic drive for the city of Ames. The feeling around campus during Veishea week was one of united bliss. The events suggested to replace this nearly 100-year-old lost tradition wouldn’t come close to giving the Ames and ISU communities what Veishea did. It was the one event of the year that students, alumni, Ames citizens and people from all across the state could celebrate together. And it might be the university’s goal to avoid such a celebration, as Veishea in its final years turned into a weeklong excuse for some students to infuse every beverage that passed their lips with alcohol, an outcome the tradition’s founders surely wouldn’t welcome. But if the university is trying to create some sort of replacement, the suggestions need to be less specific. None of the suggestions, except for the student-led community service event, would showcase the students of Iowa State as the university hopes the event would. If each event were to take place, it’d basically be breaking up what Veishea week would have been but in a way that would lack any sort of buildup and student excitement. We understand the university wants to avoid what Veishea ended up turning into, but to replace such a withstanding, influential tradition by handing out cherry pies on Valentine’s Day won’t unify the student body. If the goal is to replace Veishea, nothing will reach the same bar. If the goal, however, is to create a tradition students can get passionate about, the student reaction to such an event might be more positive. Students need a cause or event they can take into their own hands and mold into something they can be proud of and something alumni can look forward to returning to celebrate.
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Wrestling with familiar goals Cyclones aim for Big 12, NCAA titles this season By Brian.Mozey @iowastatedaily.com After the 2015 NCAA wrestling championships was over, coach Kevin Jackson knew there were going to be some big changes in the offseason. National champion Kyven Gadson and graduate Michael Moreno left the team and big shoes to fill in the upcoming season. “You don’t replace guys like Kyven Gadson and Mike Moreno and their true performance,” Jackson said. “It’s great to have most of the guys back and have new guys performing at a high level.” The team features Kyle Larson, Earl Hall, Dante Rodriguez, Gabe Moreno, Tanner Weatherman, Lelund Witherspoon and Tyler Swope. Half of them qualified for the NCAA Championship last spring, so expectations are high. Jackson expects these wrestlers to perform as leaders and help the younger wrestlers as well as the new ones learn about ISU wrestling and the expectations. The new freshman class has surprised Jackson as well as a number of experienced wrestlers, including Moreno and Weatherman. Its dedication to putting in hard work day in and day out has impressed the veterans on the team. The young wrestlers are diverse in talent and
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The ISU wrestling team will rely on senior Earl Hall this year. Hall will need to help fill the shoes of national champion Kyven Gadson as the Cyclones work toward their goals of winning conference and national titles. Hall and other veterans are expected to be leaders for the new freshman class.
were recruited from all around the country, but the majority of them come
from Iowa. “Obviously, their technique is not at the level that
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Quarterback Sam Richardson looks downfield for an open receiver during the game against TCU on Saturday. Richardson has taken on a lighter role rushing the ball this season, as he has only managed 23 yards on the ground.
QB accepts new role By Luke.Manderfield @iowastatedaily.com Major changes have taken place in the ISU rushing attack this season. Redshirt freshman Mike Warren has been on his way to a breakout campaign. Joshua Thomas has burst onto the scene as a true freshman. But one change that may be going unnoticed is the ISU offense slowly weaning itself off the crutch of a Sam Richardson-led rushing attack. Although the aforementioned changes have been integral for the explosion of the ISU running game, Richardson’s new part in it has shifted to a smaller role. Richardson has rushed for 23 yards this season, which puts him on pace for far fewer than the 423 yards he rushed for in the 2014 season — and that’s including sacks. Without sacks, Richardson still only has 121 yards on the ground, which still doesn’t put him on pace for his 2014 net total. But Richardson, who was the leading rusher for the Cyclones a season ago, doesn’t mind his declined role in the rushing attack. Actually, he welcomes it. “The body feels a little better this year,” Richardson said. “It’s a lot easier on me. It’s fun to hand it off to those guys and see them do well. It makes passing easier and just trying to complement a good passing game
with that.” The cause of Richardson’s lack of rushing this season stems from a number of changes that consist of adjustments in opposing defenses and the improved running game itself. While studying film this season, ISU coach Paul Rhoads noticed that defenses changed their coverages to take the run away from Richardson. The running backs came into this season full of confidence, but the young and inexperienced group wasn’t yet considered a viable option to disrupt defenses around the league. So teams hunkered down on Richardson, who is the only proven runner left over from last year’s ISU running game. “Most of the zone read — most of the quarterback run stuff — people have been soundly taking away the quarterback run game from him,” Rhoads said. But that doesn’t mean that Richardson’s decisions to run this season have been excellent. In Iowa State’s win against Kansas, Richardson decided to give up a ball that he should’ve kept. “There are some times where he should have kept it, but he gave it,” Rhoads said. “You saw that with his touchdown against Kansas. He should’ve kept it earlier, and he probably could’ve scored a touchdown on that as well. Some of it is reads and some of it is by choice.” Along with Warren’s success rushing the ball has come Richardson’s di-
minished role in that aspect of the offense. Now, with a bonafied starting running back setting up behind him, Richardson doesn’t feel the pressure to tuck and run. That’s how the team wants it as well. The coaches would rather have their quarterback throwing the ball instead of taking a beating. “We’d prefer that he’d be a guy that manages the offense and make throws and make good checks at the line [rather] than running the football all night,” said ISU offensive coordinator Mark Mangino. “It’s just something we’d prefer not to do with him.” Richardson now has more time to shift his focus on managing the offense. By not running the ball, he has more time to control and make sure his offense is in order. It also gives him time to keep his focus on the defense. “He gets you in the right checks,” Mangino said. “He understands what the defense is doing.” But coming up against a team like Baylor, Richardson feels confident the running game he is almost absent of will be integral to a win in Waco, Texas. The improvement on the ground allows him to throw the ball rather than open up the defense himself. “The running game definitely makes it a lot easier,” Richardson said. “Being able to know that you can hand off the ball
you expect, but that’s normal for an incoming freshman,” said Gabe Moreno.
INJURY UPDATE Jhaustin Thomas Defensive end Jhaustin Thomas has been a part of practices this week after not playing against TCU on Saturday because of an ankle injury. “He’s out there, he’s limping his way toward game day,” said ISU coach Paul Rhoads. “I think there’s a lot better chance this week than last week.” Gabe Luna Another defensive end, Gabe Luna, has been hampered by a high ankle sprain he sustained earlier this season. Rhoads didn’t comment on Luna’s status for Saturday, but he said Luna is dealing with a lot of pain. “We’re all frustrated with Gabe, and Gabe is too,” Rhoads said. “He’s padded up today. I don’t know if he had a bullet in his mouth or not, but he went out there. He’s going to have pain. There’s no surgery, there’s no secret formula. “If he’s going to get on the field, he’s going to have to play through pain.” and get three or four [yards] there on first down makes throwing the ball a lot easier as well.”
“The thing I like about them is that they keep fighting and they’re tough as nails.”
Weatherspoon is looking forward working with the freshman class but knows the veteran wrestlers will be piloting the team toward its goals of a Big 12 championship and a national title. Hall described this offseason as a lot of running instead of competing on the mats all the time. The running has allowed him to lose weight but also kept him healthy for the first part of the season. Iowa State is in the weight room with the mindset that it’s the worst team in the Big 12 as motivation to work even harder to earn more respect in the conference. Hall said it’s key to have that mindset, otherwise wrestlers won’t work as hard to become the best. This year won’t be a rebuilding year because the team still has veterans and expects the highest from every wrestler. Wrestling only has 77 Division I teams, which means each team is familiar with one another, so the mentality needs to be as strong as ever. As for this season, Jackson expects a national championship and a Big 12 championship — anything short of those goals is unacceptable. It will take a team effort to realize these lofty expectations, but he knows this team is capable of reaching a championship level. Hall echoed that goal. “Our goal is to work hard, be national champions and dominate the field,” he said. “Everybody needs to go out there and handle themselves. If they do that, we’ll reach our goals and become champions.”
Tougher foe Cyclones prep for improved West Virginia
By Garrett.Kroeger @iowastatedaily.com During the past several seasons, the ISU volleyball team has seen the competition against the West Virginia Mountaineers grow tougher and tougher. In the first match between the two teams in Big 12 play back in 2012, the Mountaineers’ highest output was 16 points in set three against the Cyclones. In the second meeting that year, West Virginia tallied 17 points in set two. “We have seen West Virginia get consistently better and better over the past few seasons,” said ISU redshirt junior Morgan Kuhrt. Last season, the Mountaineers finally topped the 20-point mark against the Cyclones and also finally claimed a set against Iowa State. But this year might be harder for West Virginia to replicate that success. During the offseason, the Mountaineers witnessed a mass exodus of players and coaches. Their head coach departed for the top coaching position at Big 12 rival Texas Christian, and the Mountaineers lost their top two kill leaders. “They were decimated this offseason with several key players leaving,” said ISU coach Christy JohnsonLynch. “But they still have several great athletes on their roster.” West Virginia’s roster has three players who rank in the top 10 in the Big 12 in a variety of statistics, but volleyball is a team sport, and the Mountaineers haven’t lived up to team standards this season. Collectively as a team, the Mountaineers are in the bottom half in hitting percentage, kills, assists, service aces and blocks al-
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Ciara Capezio jumps up to hit the ball against West Virginia last year.
lowed in the Big 12. West Virginia will have to improve on those statistics when it takes on the Big 12 leader in hitting percentage — Iowa State’s Samara West. But statistics don’t always show how good a team really is. “They have played well against teams you would not expect them to play well against,” Kuhrt said. To counter Iowa State’s potent attack, West Virginia’s defense will have to live up to its 11.69 digs per set average, which is the best in the Big 12. “[West Virginia] has really good left and right outside hitters,” JohnsonLynch said. Their top two outside hitters, Morgan Montgomery and Bridgett Talia, each have more than 100 kills this season thus far. Both have a hitting percentage better than .125. Even though West Virginia doesn’t look frightening from the win column, Iowa State does not see this match as a cupcake win. “Although they did have an exodus of people leaving, they are still a scrappy team,” said ISU senior Caitlin Nolan. “And no game in the Big 12 is a given.” The Cyclones will take on the Mountaineers at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hilton Coliseum.
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Revamping the uses of pumpkins Fall fruit offers more than just seasonal decor
By Katlyn.Campbell @iowastatedaily.com Everyone’s favorite orange squash is being carved and set out on porches. Pumpkins are more than a pretty decoration, though, as they also have numerous health benefits. This Halloween, buy a pumpkin not only to carve but also to use its seeds and flesh. Sprinkling pumpkin seeds with salt and toasting them in the oven or microwave makes a tasty and healthy snack. Pumpkin seeds reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels because of the plant-based chemical, phytosterol. LDL cholesterol builds on the walls of arteries and increases the risk of getting heart disease. Pumpkin seeds are also high in the amino acid tryptophan, which is important in producing serotonin. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter known for balancing mood and increasing people’s happiness and well-being. The flesh of pumpkins is also beneficial. Mashed pumpkin is abundant in vitamin A, which aids vision, and the antioxidant betacarotene, which could play a role in cancer prevention. Instead of snacking on candy this Halloween, try out this pumpkin hummus recipe with cinnamon sugar tortilla chips, courtesy of foodfaithfitness.com:
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When shopping for pumpkins this fall, consider buying two. Purchase one to carve and another to roast seeds, make pumpkin hummus or create a face mask. Pumpkin seeds contain a chemical called phytosterol that helps reduce bad cholesterol levels and help produce serotonin, which balences mood.
Ingredients For the hummus: • 1 cup reduced-sodium chickpeas, without skins* • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree • 1/4 cup maple syrup • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice • 2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted plus additional for drizzling, if desired For the tortilla chips: • 1 whole-wheat tortilla • 1/2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• Sugar, for sprinkling • Cinnamon, for sprinkling Pumpkin puree: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees 2. Cut the pumpkin in half, stem to base. Remove seeds and pulp. Cover each half with foil. 3. Bake in preheated oven, foil side up, for 1 hour or until tender. 4. Scrape pumpkin flesh from shell halves and puree in a blender. Strain to remove any remaining stringy pieces. Hummus:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and rub a cookie sheet with melted coconut oil. Set aside. 2. Add the chickpeas, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice and coconut oil to a small food processor. Process until smooth. You may need to stop the processor and scrape down the sides every so often to get everything smooth and mixed. 3. Cut the tortilla into 8 triangles and lay on the prepared cookie sheet. Brush with 1/2 of the melted coconut oil and then sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
4. Bake for 8 minutes, until lightly golden. Flip the tortillas, brush with remaining oil and sprinkle with more cinnamon and sugar. Bake for another 7-8 minutes until the tortillas are golden brown. They will not seem crunchy at first. But, once the chips cool and sugar hardens, you will have nice and crunchy chips. 5. Drizzle the hummus with additional melted coconut oil, if desired, and eat. *Remove the skins of the chickpeas by rinsing them in cold water. Spread onto a paper towel. Then
cover with another paper towel. Gently rub the chickpeas between the towels for about 30 seconds. This will remove about half of the skins, so finish by gently squeezing each chickpea until the skin comes off. Another way to use pumpkins this season is by using the pulp to make a face mask. Pumpkins are filled with zinc, antioxidants, and vitamins C, E and A, all of which help protect skin from wrinkles and age spots. Pumpkins also contain enzymes that help dissolve dry skin cells. Using pumpkin as the base of a face mask can help to exfoliate the skin for a glowing complexion. When carving your pumpkins or making hummus, keep the pulp — your skin will thank you. Here is a recipe for a pumpkin face mask, courtesy of popsugar. com: First, make your base. Combine a 1/4 cup of pumpkin flesh and one whole egg. The yolk adds nourishment while the white provides a subtle tightening effect to sagging skin. If you have dry skin, add a few teaspoons of honey, which not only seals in moisture but also prevents breakouts thanks to its antibacterial properties. If you have oily skin, mix in a splash of apple cider or cranberry juice for an astringent effect. Then, apply the face mask by smoothing it over your face. Relax for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse to reveal a brighter, firmer, smoother complexion.
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Will Schmeda, sophomore in mechanical engineering, works out in his dorm by completing a round of pushups. There are easy ways to stay fit within one’s own home and avoid trekking across campus during Iowa’s winters.
Winter is right around the corner, meaning fuzzy jackets, warm boots and — let’s be honest — less motivation to work out at the gym. However, many fun options are available for students to stay in shape throughout the winter months. Blogilates is a selfmotivated and completely online fitness program. Various 30-day challenges encourage women to find time during the day to work
out in the comfort of their own home. It’s simple to use — just print out the calendar and search the required YouTube videos for each day. The best part of the online program is it’s free. What more can a college student ask for? The website also has healthy recipes. Just go to blogilates.com to get started. Because so many different workouts are available for someone to try, spend some time researching which workout best suits your need. However, college students should start a few things on the right foot. Aim for between 30 and 60 minutes of cardio at least three times each week.
Cardio not only helps build endurance and lung strength but also greatly reduces stress. Full-body workouts will keep metabolism at a healthy rate. Aim for a full-strength workout twice a week. Stretch after every exercise to reduce the risk of injury. Or, just stretch after a long day of classes. It’s super relaxing and can be done in the middle of the floor. How convenient. Some workouts simply require a chair. For others, it’s just the floor. Spend some time looking online at workouts catered to personal needs and get that spring break body without the weather getting in the way.
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