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BY MEG.GRICE @iowastatedaily.com Th e Ames Haunted Forest has been in operation since 1998, but visitors should be prepared for even more terrifying frights and sights for its 20th anniversary year. The Haunted Forest’s past actually began in Mesquite, Texas. The Ballard brothers, Lee and Lynn, met a gentleman, Curtis Craxton, building his own haunted house and eventually got talking about their own property. Craxton couldn’t believe the opportunities in the brothers’ possession — timber, parking and electricity. Craxton then convinced the Ballards to invest $70,000 in the creation of the Ames Haunted Forest. He was even a partner for a few years with the Ames Haunted Forest. Lynn and Lee Ballard have since owned and operated the Ames Haunted Forest for the past 20 years. Beginning Aug. 1 of each year, the families of Lynn and Lee implement construction. In groups of around two to 10, visitors to the

forest make their own way through the journey by following trail markers. Th ough the tour diff ers each year, visitors can expect a 20-minute-walk with four to five enclosures. These “scenes” can feature a variety of chilling terrors, from an insane asylum to an execution room. These rooms are not strictly imagined by the Ballard brothers, however. “Our actors are the ones that come up with most of the ideas,” said Lee Ballard. Most students come to college looking for a job, and the college students Ballard employs truly make the experience what it is today. Students can look at the Iowa State Job Board before the start of classes. “ The ones that do it ... they ’re really into Halloween,” Lee Ballard said. “They’re really creative and outgoing, and they all do such a great job. The students are the reason that we’re successful.” Wanting to keep the experience fresh for customers, Lee Ballard noted how they change the

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GPSS discusses policy changes for clubs BY MATT.TIBERSAR @iowastatedaily.com The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) is looking into policy changes and initiatives that could change the way they impact clubs and organizations. GPSS also discussed equal opportunity and the importance of voting in the upcoming midterm election. The meeting took place in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union Monday. G P S S Tre a s u re r R u i D i n g talked about the funding of clubs and events. The senators discussed a policy about whether or not the GPSS should fund cultural groups which are not directly

tied to a university department. Currently, the GPSS cannot fund such organizations. Ding then raised a question about what to do with clubs who serially violate GPSS spending guidelines. The rules are that a club or student group cannot spend more than half of the money allocated to them for an event on food. Senators looked into various ways to solve this problem, suggesting ideas such as a three strike policy, or reducing the amount of funds granted to clubs who violate the rules. Eleanor Field, the Professional Advancement Grants (PAG) chair, said she is working on overhauling the PAG website so that it

works better and more efficiently. Field also discussed changing some of the terminolog y surrounding PAG so that it is less confusing. One change made by F ield was through changing the name for applicants who have never received a PAG grant from “priority one applicant” to “first time applicant.” She also changed the name for applicants who are applying for their first grant in that year from “priority two applicant” to “returning applicant.” Assistant V ice President of the Office of Equal Opportunity, Margo R. Foreman, spoke in front of GPSS to discuss the services her office provides. She discussed

the Office of Equal Opportunity’s role in providing accommodations and access for students so they can succeed in both their graduate and undergraduate studies. Foreman talked about how the Office of Equal Opportunity wants to help make sure relationships between graduate students and their professors are positive and beneficial for everyone involved. “If you don’t have that collaborative relationship, if you don’t feel you have a voice to talk about how you’re impacted by the way exchanges happen, you almost become hostage to the relationship, just looking for the end of it, and that’s not what we want,” Foreman said.

Student Government hosted “ISU Budget 101” on Tuesday evening, a town hall-style meeting aimed at where money at Iowa State goes and how to get the best value out of your education. The event hosted five panelists from different areas of jurisdiction, all of whom gave a small presentation about their area of expertise as well as answered the audience’s questions about residential contract policy changes, Greek life, how funding is delegated throughout the university, where the Forever True funds will be going, student fees and international student opportunities. Pam Cain, the interim senior vice president of University Services, gave an overview of Iowa State’s budget to give the audience a framework to begin to town hall. Pete Englin, the assistant vice president of Student Affairs and the director of residence, spoke about the value of on-campus living and the benefits of ISU dining. Having options of on- and off-campus dining and residency also assists in giving current and prospective students the ability to find what fits their budget. Roberta Johnson, the director of the Office of Student Financial Aid, gave a presentation about the importance of applying for financial aid. Johnson stressed the importance of filing the FAFSA before Dec. 1 in order to be considered for the maximum amount of student aid. Beate Schmittmann, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, spoke about the diversity of LAS and how important student success is to the college. Ann Marie VanDerZanden, the associate provost for academic programs, explained her role coordinating student success opportunities as well as undergraduate opportunities. Before the town hall began, a survey was available for students to submit questions for the panelists to answer. The submitted questions asked about where student tuition goes, the nuances of student fees, how Iowa State helps prepare students, undergraduate preparation tips, new ISU Dining projects and wellness services for students.

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Dog rating: 16/10 Jillian Kurovski, a junior in animal ecology and president of the Environmental Education Club, gets a kiss from Alaska, the Siberian Husky, at their fundraiser for the club in front of Parks Library on Tuesday. Kurovski hopes to get more people involved in the club and have better member retention.

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A 17-year-old male was referred to Juvenile Court Services for possession of alcohol under the legal age. Reese Alec Fitzpatrick, age 20, of 2513 Hunt St Ames, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age (reported at 9:45 a.m.). Rylee John Whitters, age 20, of 2700 Lincoln Way Unit 423 - Ames, IA, was arrested and charged with possession of alcohol under the legal age and interference with official acts (reported at 9:38 a.m.). Andrew Jonathan Epley, age 20, of 3901 Marigold Dr - Ames, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age (reported at 10:07 a.m.).

Jacob Hunter Stratton, age 18, of 210 Lincoln Way Unit 7350 - Ames, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age (reported at 10:55 a.m.). Shane Fales Feiereisel, age 19, of 2122 Lincoln Way - Ames, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age (reported at 10:53 a.m.). A 17 year old female was referred to Juvenile Court Services for possession of alcohol under the legal age. Nathan Andrew Brown, age 20, of 100 Hawksridge - Iowa City, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age. Chad Donald Korby, age 19, of 625 S 17th St Unit 205 - Ames, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age (reported at 11:09 a.m.).

Morgan Miller Smith, age 18, of 2160 Lincoln Way Unit 2035 - Ames, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age (reported at 10:07 a.m.).

Connor Anthony Hultman, age 20, of 311 Ash Ave - Ames, IA, was arrested and charged with public intoxication and possession of alcohol under the legal age (reported at 10:57 a.m.).

Matthew Allan Lego, age 19, of 119 Stanton Ave Unit 722 - Ames, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age (reported at 10:17 a.m.).

Skyler Hawk Deperry, age 20, of 121 Beach Ave Unit 308 - Ames, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age (reported at 11:11 a.m.).

Jessica Marie Press, age 19, of 227 Gray Ave Ames, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age (reported at 10:21 a.m.).

Meghan Elizabeth Gilhooly, age 20, of 248 Moders Ave - Cary, IL, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age (reported at 11:21 a.m.).

Dustin Michael Rudolph, age 20, of 3731 Marigold Dr - Ames, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age (reported at 10:44 a.m.).

Lucas Patrick Gilman, age 19, of 2152 Lincoln Way Unit 6321 - Ames, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age (reported at 11:17 a.m.).

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Staff member with Disability Rights IOWA advocates for acceptance BY NITANGA.SAFI @iowastatedaily.com Daniel Van Sant, a staff advocate with Disability Rights IOWA, recognizes that while he has a disability, he still has many privileges. On Tuesday, from 12:10 to 1 p.m. in the Gallery Room of the Memorial Union, Van Sant spoke about his experiences with a disability and the issues many people with disabilities face. Van Sant was born without hip sockets and has had to go through many medical procedures since childhood. In his lecture he discussed how as people, we can shift the way we think about disabilities as well as the many problems that people with disabilities face on a daily basis. In the United States, 12.8 percent of the population is disabled and many times these people go ignored, Van Sant said. What a lot of people don’t realize is that if you live long enough you will have a disability at some point, whether that’s because of accidents or most commonly old age, he said. Healthcare is also another issue Van Sant pointed out. A lot of doctors turn away patients with disabilities simply because they don’t want to go through the trouble of hiring a sign language interpreter. Many clinics, too, turn away women with disabilities each day, Van Sant said. Van Sant said people with disabilities also face many obstacles in the workforce. Employers have found ways that allow them to pay people with disabilities less than the minimum wage. However, people with disabilities are finding that their disability is starting to be accepted, Vant Sant said. They’re now connecting with other disabled people through their shared cultural experiences, he added. Van Sant also said people with disabilities don’t want to be treated like they’re special or need extra attention, they just want to be regarded like everyone else.

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trail at least every other year. A few years ago, the trail was increased in length by about 300 yards. As a possibility for next year, the creek near the main route has gained more sand due to flooding. This has the possibility to be a new attraction. This year, the Ames Haunted Fo re s t h a s b u m p e d u p t h e

While Halloween is a fun time on campus, it can also be a time for students to be more aware and cautious.

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Stay safe this Halloween BY SIERRA.HOEGER @iowastatedaily.com Halloween on campus is truly a sight to see. Students in costumes of all types, impressive decorations in dorms and apartments and the overall spooky atmosphere is truly something to appreciate. While Halloween is a fun time on campus for nearly every student, it can also be a time for students to be more aware and cautious. Adopt a buddy system Going out for Halloween? Make sure to have a buddy to tag along with you. Celebrating with a friend is always fun and it ensures that you have someone responsible by your side. With the presence of alcohol, it is always best to have a friend there to watch what you consume and that you’re being safe about it. It can be easy to get caught up in all the excitement that comes along with Halloween and the various things to do. The buddy system is a perfect way to go out, have fun with friends, and be safe about it. Choosing someone to stay sober, or having a designated driver lined up, is beneficial because it ensures everyone gets back in one piece. It also ensures no one is going to an unknown location or leaving with strangers.

performance with more actors as well as an insane asylum. Actors have made the forest what it is today, and their opinions about current trends have a major impact on the forest’s success. Ballard assists with the students’ visions and helps find the materials necessary. For those who are reluctant about the horrors within the deep woods, younger visitors are

Walking back with a buddy in town is smart because it lessens the dangers at night, especially as the celebrations come to an end. Be in the know With the presence of alcohol on campus during this time, it’s always good to know how to be safe about what you’re drinking. If you’re under the legal age, consuming alcohol is not recommended, and shouldn’t be done. Knowing what ’s in your cup is ver y important because then you know the intensity of the beverage and how much you should consume, or how much you can consume afterwards. Drinking water during, and afterwards, is also very important because it helps the recovery process. Not letting your cup out of your sight is recommended, due to the fact of unknown liquids or other things such as pills that could be added without your knowledge. Not letting yourself get too out of control is advised, strongly because getting back to wherever you’re staying that night safely is vital. Having a safe place to go to afterwards ensures that you aren’t waking up confused about the events from the previous night, including how you ended up where you are. Knowing friends and people at celebrations

expected at around 7 p.m. As the night progresses, the actors up the antics a bit more as older individuals pass through. “People scare people, not like animatronic equipment, ” L ee Ballard said. “I don’t care if you’re 15, 25, 35, 45 or 55, you’re going to come out of there being scared and startled several times.” A huge following also seems to take place with the Ames Haunted

you attend is also recommended because not only is it always nice to have a familiar, friendly face to see, it’s also better for your safety. They can be there to help you in the event that things take a turn for the worst and they can also be there to dance the night away with you. Resources One of the main concerns on campus is student safety. In the event that things take a wrong turn, be sure to contact either the authorities or someone who is willing to help. For emergencies, always call 911. In a non-emergency situation, the police can be contacted at (515) 294-4428. In medical emergencies, it is always best to call 911 first, but the Thielen Student Health Center number is a good idea as well. Their number is (515) 294-5801. In the event that the Thielen Student Health Center is closed, Mary Greeley is a good place to call alternatively. The emergency room phone number is (515) 239-2011. As always, Cyclones, stay safe and have fun in whatever you’re doing. Have a happy Halloween, and a great rest of your spooky season, however long it may be.

Forest. Ballard explained how people from all over Iowa show up, some driving over a hundred miles just to get a glimpse of the horrors inside. The true magic behind the Ames Haunted Forest, however, is the family contribution by Lee Ballard and his family. “It’s just fun for our whole family to be involved in it,” Lee Ballard said. “All of us work together. My

dad was a magician for 30 or 40 years ... he just loved that kind of entertainment. He was the first one to say ‘let’s do this.’” Though the lines are long, the screams ahead of future attendees provide an exciting invitation of what’s to come. The last night of this horrifying attraction is on Oct. 31 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. one block east of Jack Trice Stadium.

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Meet the candidates BY ELI.HARRIS @iowastatedaily.com

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Incumbent Michael Fitzgerald Jeremy Davis aims for more hopes to continue tenure transparent treasurer’s office Editor’s note: Fitzgerald did not respond to multiple email requests for an interview.

Michael Fitzgerald is the longest serving state treasurer in the United States and this November he’s looking to extend that tenure. Fitzgerald is the Democrat incumbent running in the state treasurer’s race. In this election, he is being challenged by two other candidates, Libertarian candidate Timothy Hird and Republican candidate Jeremy Davis. Fitzgerald was born in Marshalltown, Iowa and grew up on a family farm outside of State Center. After he graduated from Colo High School, he attended the University of Iowa where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration. His career began when he worked as a marketing analyst for Massey Ferguson, a tractor-building company, for eight years. Eventually, the opportunity of state treasurer presented itself in 1982 and he took it. Winning the seat, he has remained there to this day, making him the longest serving state treasurer in the United States. He has remained in office despite several waves of elections where his party did not perform favorably. During his time in office, Fitzgerald has led several projects including Iowa’s 529 College Savings Plan. A 529 plan is a college savings plan that offers tax and financial aid benefits for students and their parents. States across the nation began implementing 592 plans in response to the rising cost of college tuition and the federal

government’s tranJeremy Davis, Republican WHAT DOES THE TREASURER DO? sition from grants to running for state treasurer, Similar to most political offices, a state student loans. This said he believes that Iowa’s treasurer has several important jobs. First transition meant go ver nment needs more that students and and foremost, the treasurer is the lead transparency and accounttheir families were banker for the entire state of Iowa. Their ability to its citizens. becoming increas- responsibility is to oversee the financial He’s promising that if he’s operations for the state of Iowa. ingly burdened with elected to the treasurer’s posiEach year, the treasurer has to give a debt. tion on Nov. 6, he’ll bring report on the financial condition of the I o w a’s C o l l e g e state. The reports are only a few pages the necessary changes. He Savings plan is tax in length and give the balance of the has two opponents in the deductible, mean- state’s funds. race. The Democrat incuming that the money bent Michael F itzgerald The treasurer has other jobs as well. dedicated toward the One major role they play is to oversee and Timothy Hird of the plan is not taxed and public employee retirement funds. This is Libertarian Party. can be invested with known as IPERS and is the official retireHaving been an Iowan ment program for government employ100 percent return. all his life, Davis sees it as F i t z g e r a l d w a s ees in the state. important that the citizens of also involved with the state are well informed. the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, a program He grew up on a farm in eastern Iowa where that has returned over $250 million in lost he decided he wanted to go to Iowa State. property to Iowa citizens. Beginning in 1983, While there, he earned his master’s degree in the plan allows for Iowans to claim propagricultural education and higher education. erty that has either been lost or belonged to He went on to work in the student finana family member to which they are an heir. cial aid office and the athletic scholarship The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt says, grant programs. When he left Iowa State, “Unclaimed property includes, but is not he began working in the state government limited to, abandoned financial assets such as a legislative liaison, someone who helps as checking and savings accounts, unpaid the legislature communicate between differwages, securities, life insurance payouts, ent departments of government. Davis also uncashed checks and the contents of safe helped with policy work in the U.S. Congress deposit boxes that are without activity for a before coming back to Iowa to work for the certain period of time.” National Pork Producers Council. The College Savings Plan and the Great Ames has been his home since and where Iowa Treasure Hunt are both part of national he has been involved in various activities. programs and have bipartisan backing. He has served on the Ames City Council The outcome of the election will likely not as well as the Convention and Visitors impact these policies. Bureau and the Economic Development

Commission Board. Davis’ candidacy is built on the idea that the treasurer’s office should be as open and honest as well as reachable to the citizens of the state. “I think it’s very important that the state treasurer not only implements policies but also reaches out to Iowan’s in town halls, open forums and is listening to find out how the people of Iowa feel,” Davis said. Currently, he believes that the state has a good foundation for transparency with the online checkbook, but he thinks that more needs to be done. “You don’t have the backup there that shows the documentation that shows what something is for, or what project [it is,] and you don’t always see what budget line item it comes out of from the state budget,” Davis said. This means that although the government may report on how much money is being spent on a particular subject, it doesn’t disclose why it’s spending money on that or where the money is coming from. Davis proposes reworking the system to show Iowan’s why their money is being spent on a certain item and where in the state budget that money is actually coming from. He says the state budget does not list money coming out of the three regent universities in the state. “If we’re talking about needing to increase funding levels depending on the sector of education and for what reason, I think it’s also equally important for the people of Iowa to see where the dollars are being spent.”

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Iowa State Daily

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Columnist Shakira Stowers suggests that playing outside is good for a child’s health and promotes and active lifestyle.

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Kids need to play outside BY SHAKIRA.STOWERS @iowastatedaily.com Remember the good old days of elementary school, when we had free playtime scheduled into our day? When we counted down the minutes to when we could sprint out to the swing set or climb up the fireman’s pole? Remember the dread every new school year when as we got older, our recess time dwindled? And when we hit middle school, when there was none at all? Although it might not seem like that long ago, the state of childhood has evolved and that dread we felt losing our own outdoor time is facing the kids of today. American children spend less time outside per day than maximum-security prisoners do. Prisoners are required two hours per day outside — 120 minutes. Elementary school recesses average only 27 minutes. Young people have their lives ahead of them. Of course, they need to master reading and math, but children lose a lot when they stay indoors. Without spending time outside, children’s physical and mental health is greatly impacted. Now more than ever, children are at risk for obesity, which is only exacerbated by lack of physical activity, including outdoor play. Further, an American Association of Optometry study states that spending more time outdoors is correlated with lower occurrence of nearsightedness in children. This is likely because being outdoors offers a variety of views at different distances and because daylight supports eye development. In addition to the physical aspects, nature offers countless ways it supports mental health. Shifting the mind from “directed attention,” like focusing on a homework task in the classroom, to “soft fascination,” which requires less directed effort, may alleviate mental fatigue. Having a place to escape from “traditional life” and be oneself can help reduce

frustration and anger. Time outside has numerous positives for kids and kids at heart. However, as much as nature is an escape, nature itself is not just some faraway place where one longs to visit. It’s right here, among all of us, even in the most concrete of jungles. Coming to terms with that is often tough, especially as we see open fields making way to construction sites. Awareness of the local environment can start early, and it can’t start without being outside to observe it. To paraphrase anthropologist Jane Goodall, to understand is to begin to care and to care is to want to help. If young people don’t understand or care about their surroundings, what will happen when the world’s problems are handed down to them? Thinking about our own efforts as college students to make our campus a better place, we need young peoples’ hands on deck if we want to improve the world. Of course, as college students, we need to make some of these changes for ourselves. After all, it really hasn’t been that long since we were picking up acorns and playing in the dirt (just ask your mom about that). Richard Louv, author of “Last Child in the Woods” and a proponent of environmental education, said that people our age “have tasted just enough nature to intuitively understand what they have missed.” Many of us grew up in expanding suburbs or towns without huge swaths of green, but we long to take trips out to Ledges or Peterson Pits. Nature is still right here, and among the craziness of college life, we need to make time for our own little escapes. It can even be as simple as sitting on Central Campus enjoying the sunlight. Take a moment to wonder.Take a moment to be curious. We’re still learning, growing and changing, just as we were in the “good old days.” Seek to understand and to care, as well as to help yourself and other kids to be kids again. We’re not going to be the last ones in the woods.

EDITORIAL

Don’t sign leases this early Even though we are almost done with the fall semester, apartment complexes are already reminding students that they can begin signing leases for the following fall, whether they are resigning or signing for a new room in the same complex. Yet, as we all have probably experienced, a lot can change in a year. For instance, while you might enjoy the company of your current roommates and living situation right now, your roommates could transfer schools, their personalities could change or you might find that you want to live with other people. Your fall 2019 schedule might also make living where you currently live less enjoyable due to distance from campus and class, or you could just want to move into another apartment complex. Another likely example is that you might be asked to live in-house for your sorority or fraternity halfway into the year, yet you already signed a contract for an apartment or house. Along with not wanting to live with your roommates anymore or not liking your apartment complex, you could have some extreme circumstances that would prevent you from fulfilling a year-long lease. Some students could fall ill and have to take a semester off or have family emergencies that require them to need to go home. If you are to sign a contract with your apartment complex, you are legally binded to either stay in your room until your lease is up,

find someone to sublease your apartment or pay to break the contract. However, paying to break your contract can be expensive and finding someone else to take over your lease for the remaining time can be hard to find. Saying that, there are circumstances where this could actually be beneficial. Signing a least almost an entire year early allows for comfort in secure housing. There are those who have known their roommates for a long time and will enjoy living with them for a while and the likelihood of a mid-semester fallout is minimal. Additionally, if you re-sign your lease as early as offered, there are typically deals available such as offering the tenant a slightly lower rate if they agree to stay in the same apartment. It isn’t smart to sign something that would legally bind you for an extra year, on top of the year you are in the middle of fulfilling. What if something were to happen to you or your family and you were unable to find someone to sublease your room? The only thing that would prevent this issue from recurring is to have the option for short-term leases or to only have short-term leases. This would help solve almost all the issues mentioned above from becoming real issues. Apartment complexes-make leases into six-month leases. Give students the freedom to move around without all the consequences that would currently follow them.

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Cyclones thrown for a loop Purdy’s pump fakes scare teammates, confuse defenses BY AARON.MARNER @iowastatedaily.com Not often do football players and coaches cringe at the sight of contact. But when Iowa State freshman quarterback Brock Purdy is on the field, anything can happen. He’s made a reputation for keeping plays alive all sorts of ways, scrambling all over the backfield to avoid pressure. Perhaps his most lethal measure to extend plays is his pump fake. His first career rushing touchdown came after he pump-faked two Oklahoma State defenders and scampered 29 yards into the end zone. Purdy’s pump fakes — and his overall ability to extend plays — have helped his team win games so far. The Cyclones are 4-0 when Purdy plays and 2-0 in his starts. The only problem, according to coaches and teammates, is the danger of taking a big hit. “When he gets hit out there is what gets me scared,” said redshirt senior quarterback Kyle Kempt. “The pump fakes though, that’s part of his game.” The pump fakes have been effective, however. Defenses have struggled to stop Purdy on the ground, largely because of his arm and ability to make plays from outside the pocket. His pump fake was the focus of West Virginia’s film session

CHRIS JORGENSEN/ IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy runs around a Texas Tech defender on Saturday. The Cyclones won 40-31.

before the Mountaineers played the Cyclones earlier in October. Reese Donahue, a defensive lineman for West Virginia, told WVmetronews about Purdy’s ability to escape with the pump fake. “I can picture it now,” Donahue said. “Sticking the laser pointer on a cut-up of [Purdy]. Over and over and over again, of him doing the pump-fake. And [defensive coordinator Tony Gibson] said, word

for word, ‘Fellas, do not fall for this pump-fake. Run through his face every time, and you’ll be fine.’ “Honestly, we fell for it. Coach Gibby warned us.” Purdy has thrown for 822 yards, nine touchdowns and only two interceptions this season. On the ground, his shiftiness and pump fakes have resulted in 169 yards on 45 carries, including one touchdown.

His receivers have been able to find gaps during his scrambles, but they have also expressed concern over his aggressive style of scrambling. “It scares me, just because, I always tell him ‘bro, this ain’t high school no more, there’s grown men out there,’” said leading wide receiver Hakeem Butler. “High school, the [defensive tackle] might have been like 230, 240.

Now the dudes are like 340, so you gotta be careful.” One of Purdy’s newfound favorite targets is redshirt freshman tight end Charlie Kolar. Kolar has only four catches on the season, but three have gone for touchdowns. “Brock has that extra dimension of extending the play so it’s important for us to come back to the ball or go deep,” Kolar said. “It’s funny because sometimes you’ll play one rep and you feel like you just played seven because you ran around so much.” Purdy faces a challenge against Kansas on Saturday. The Jayhawks are just 3-5 this season, but the defense has forced 23 turnovers. Nine of those turnovers have come in the last three games, all against Big 12 opponents and two on the road. The Jayhawks will have to stay disciplined against the ever-elusive Purdy. “It’s just all about kinda ‘is this the right place and time for it’ for Brock,” Kempt said. “I think he’s done a good job understanding that through each game. For him, you gotta know when the play breaks down or when nothing else is open, not just doing it out of sync of the offense. “He’s doing a great job though, taking coaching. He’s a young kid, he’s a freshman, he just played his third game. I think he’s doing a phenomenal job.”

NOTEBOOK

Kempt mentors Purdy, Cyclones to corral Kansas’ rushing attack BY NOAH.ROHLFING @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State heads into a matchup with Kansas with a three-game winning streak. How the Cyclones will be replacing the production of injured defensive end Enyi Uwazurike and Kyle Kempt’s new role were just some of the main topics from Tuesday’s weekly availability. Kempt back to 100 percent, helping Purdy learn Kyle Kempt said he is back and feeling 100 percent healthy. After a knee injury that went from originally being described as “day-to-day” to worrying Kempt that he wouldn’t be healthy for the rest of the season, until Saturday against the Red Raiders it had been six weeks since Kempt had been in uniform. The thing is, he might not see the field again this season. The former starter is now firmly the No. 2 quarterback on the roster with the departure of Zeb Noland, and the sixth-year senior has been taking his new role behind freshman phenom Brock Purdy in stride. “Every time they’re coming out, I’m coaching them up on what they’ve been seeing,” Kempt said. Kempt was very candid about knowing he might not play again for the Cyclones, and his willingness to help mentor the young Purdy and fellow freshman Re-al Mitchell is something Campbell was very complimentary of on Tuesday. “The greatest story in our football program is Kyle Kempt,” Campbell said. “He’s been maybe the best captain I’ve ever been around, in terms of putting the team first.” Kempt is no longer the Cyclones’ signal-caller, but he still is making his presence felt in the Iowa State locker room.

DAVID BOSCHWITZ/ IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State football players Brock Purdy (left), Kyle Kempt (middle), and Mike Rose (right) celebrate after winning the 2018 Homecoming game against Texas Tech on Saturday. The Cyclones won 40-31.

Corralling Pooka Iowa State’s rush defense is first in the Big 12, only allowing 2.8 yards per carry all season. The Cyclones have corralled Justice Hill of Oklahoma State and Darius Anderson of TCU so far, and they’ll face another test in Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr. Williams Jr., a freshman, was a four-star recruit out of high school and a big get for the Jayhawks. He has tallied up 653

rushing yards and four touchdowns on only 99 carries, averaging over 6.5 yards per rush. He has also added 217 receiving yards on 21 receptions, scoring two touchdowns off of catches in the Jayhawks’ win over TCU. Campbell is well aware of the threat Williams Jr. carries. “You talk about spatial football players, he’s as good as I’ve seen so far,” Campbell said. “He’s got the ability to transition that speed to power really fast, and that’s what makes him really dangerous.”

VOICES

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Iowa State Daily

I AM THE PRODUCT OF A STRONG WOMAN BY YASMIN.RODRIGUEZ yasminr@iastate.edu

Courtesy of Yasmin Rodriquez

On Nov. 1, 2007, Immigration and Customs Enforcements (ICE) detained my mom. She was deported to Mexico two weeks later. She came [to the United States] for a better life with my dad and two siblings and I was born here a few years later. At the time, she lived and worked in the U.S. for just less than 20 years. That day started like any other until early that afternoon. My cousin, who went to the same school as me, told me I needed to call my brother as soon as possible. I was confused but did so and he proceeded to break the news to me. “Mom’s getting deported.” Just like that my life turned upside down. He tried to comfort me over the phone but it was useless; I was in shock and could not rationalize it. I was 15 [years old] at the time and did not know what I could do. I’d never felt so small, alone and broken. I walked home as I always did but this time I was very aware I was walking alone to an

Courtesy of Yasmin Rodriquez

empty house. My dad was trying to figure out as much as he could of the situation, specifically where she was being detained and what we could do. I remember running around my house frantically trying to understand this--my life had drastically changed after one phone call and I didn’t know why. Twenty minutes or so later, I heard a knock on the door. I broke down even further because I was terrified they were coming for me or another member of my family. I was living a nightmare. Realistically, I had nothing to worry about, but I started to panic. Every possible, horrible situation quickly crossed my mind.Thankfully it turned out to be my aunt. I saw the pity in her eyes; my cousin had told her what I just found out. She gave me the warmest, tightest hug as I continued to cry. We drove to my sister’s home where we tried to piece together what had happened and where we could go from there. The following days were all a blur. I was lost; I do not think I ever stopped crying. I was able to talk to my mom over the phone a few times and she, too, tried to comfort me but I did not know how to continue. I did not know what the future held for me without my mom. After being transported to various prisons she was deported to Tijuana, Mexico two weeks later. She had not been to Mexico in many years but just like that she was expected to “go home.” It’s been 10 years [since her deportation] and in that time she has become a documented citizen. On Sept. 29, 2015, she pledged her allegiance to the country that had ripped her away from her family. We no longer live in fear, which is perhaps the biggest blessing. She’s taking classes at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) through an extension program, and I’ve never been more proud. She is truly the epitome of the American Dream. At the time I was a child and was not able to fully understand what had happened. I did not know what iammigration, undocumented immigrants or deportation was as I had been shielded from [me] my entire life. Today I am working on my Masters’of Fine Arts (MFA) in graphic design and focusing on [immigration concerns]. I’m no longer a helpless kid whose mother was taken away; I am an activist for this cause. This is what I took away from this experience and now more than ever I find the need to fight for the broken families caught in the political cross hairs. I fight for people like my siblings who were brought here as children and know no other life or country. I fight for the productive members of our society who are told and treated as though they are not equal because they lack a piece of paper. And most importantly to me, I fight for the young children who will inevitably go through what I did if we do not find a solution that protects families and stop separating them. I am the product of a strong woman and with her help and support I am proud of the person I am today. I strive to get my doctorate and become a professor to fulfill all of the dreams my parents have had for me so their sacrifices don’t go in vain. Editor’s Note: On Nov. 7, at 7 p.m., Rodriguez will have a Graduate thesis exhibition gallery that will dive more into the topics of undocumented immigrants, migration and migrant-related issues.