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Up, up and away Student’s drone provides new opportunity for company By Sarah.Muller @iowastatedaily.com

ome may say it’s a bird or a plane, but senior AJ McNeil can proudly claim it’s his drone. As an employee of Peoples Company, a real estate company and land brokerage, McNeil flies a quadricopter with a camera over various properties and areas of land. “[The farmers] absolutely love me coming out there and flying over the farm,” McNeil said. After leaving an impression on the company after a career fair, McNeil approached the company about their potential need for a drone, but it turned out they had already been investigating the feasibility of using one. Up to that point, Peoples Company used planes to take aerial shots of the properties and had been considering using a drone since last spring. They allowed McNeil to choose the model and begin working as an intern almost immediately after classes were finished in May. “When you have to fly over with an airplane, you have to get a pilot and a plane,” said Steve Bruere, president of Peoples Company. “It’s a lot more efficient to use the drone technology to go out and fly over it.” Not only does the drone have the power to fly 500 meters above ground and take photos, but is able to capture videos as well. The company posts the videos online to appeal to potential buyers and to view trails, roads and lakes. It can even see specifics such as density of the timber and the types of trees, causing the experience to be interactive. On the agricultural side, it allows farmers to view fence lines, waterways, gullies, erosion and crop progression. “There’s definitely an art to flying it,” Bruere said. “You got to [decide] at what elevation is best to look at the property, what angles you want to shoot, what all you want to capture. Not only that, but you want to get the video edited and uploaded… it’s been a little bit of a learning curve.” Not only did McNeil and Peoples Company learn more about drones, but McNeil learned video editing and communication skills with agriculture professionals. Traveling all over Iowa, McNeil has encountered

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AJ McNeil flies his drone on campus on Oct. 7. The drone, which has a Go-Pro attached, is used for his internship with Peoples Company to take photos and videos of real estate.

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New student-made app keeps campus updated on events By Oscar.Alvarez @iowastatedaily.com A new app will show ISU students which events they may want to attend. Nicholas Terhall, GSB director of student affairs and senior in aerospace engineering, developed an app known as Ventfull. Ventfull is an app where students can add their own events onto the calendar and rate events they think are important. The app is designed like Reddit. Reddit is a website that showcases what is new and popular on the internet. Users of Reddit provide all of the content, and they can vote for what they believe is interesting and exciting and vote against what they believe is unappealing. When the front page is refreshed, links with the most votes remain at the top

and front of the page. Terhall acquired the idea for Ventfull from a group of students who attended Brown University last year. “They developed this platform their senior year, launched it their senior year, and had quite a bit of success at Brown,” said Terhall. “My roommate from my summer internship this year knew one of the guys who founded it, and told me about it. I talked and worked with the guy since the end of June, worked with him pretty closely and developed it from there.” In order for this app to become a reality, Terhall had to work with a lot of different people both in and out of the GSB. “I’ve worked mainly with the three guys from Brown, I’ve worked with people inside GSB, I’m currently working with

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The app is designed like popular internet site Reddit, where users can up-vote things they like and down-vote things they don’t. Terhall has been working closely with the developers of a similar platform that has had quite a bit of success at Brown University. This app should allow smaller organizations to get the word out about their events and get publicity that they would otherwise not have access to.

Greek chapters reviewed By Danielle.Ferguson @iowastatedaily.com Three ISU greek chapters are under interim suspension after an incident involving a pairing of chapters resulted in medical and police response. At least two of the pairings’ houses were involved in the incident. The Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity are under review. The other two chapters in the pairings were Alpha Sigma Kappa and Theta Xi, according to a March 9 Iowa State Homecoming Facebook post. President of Alpha Sigma Kappa, Shana Matthews, said the sorority was not under review. President of Theta Xi, Elliot Rossow, said he could not comment on the issue until after consulting with the national organization. The Office of Judicial Affairs has put the involved chapters on interim suspension, meaning the chapter members and the chapter itself can be denied any activity on campus. A bus party on Sept. 20 at the Whistlin’ Donkey bar in Woodward, Iowa resulted in the arrest of an ISU student who is also a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. Police responded to a call at the Whistlin’ Donkey at about 8 p.m. Sept. 20 after reports of intoxicated persons needing medical attention, according to a Dallas County Sheriff’s Office incident report. When the officer arrived at the bar, there were four buses holding hundreds of passengers in the parking lot, according to the report. Sandra Sebastian, member of Alpha Gamma Delta, was arrested for public intoxication. According to the incident report, “Sebastian had bloodshot and watery eyes and the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was coming from her person. EMS was not comfortable releasing her due to her level of intoxication.” A breath test showed her blood alcohol level was .212. Sebastian deferred comment to the sorority’s president, Rebecca Kohlmann, who said she could not comment on the matter at this time. The Collegiate Panhellenic Council required that each CPC sorority read a statement regarding the situation at a chapter meeting, said a greek member. The member wished to remain anonymous because chapter presidents are the designated members of the house who can talk to media. The statement told members there was an incident involving more than one chapter. A pairing withdrew itself from homecoming festivities to “regroup and focus on [the] well-being of the chapter members.” The statement also said the office would stay as transparent as possible with all the CPC members and the campus as they find out more information. Sara Kellogg with judicial affairs said she could not discuss matters during an investigation. “I cannot share information during an ongoing investigation, as we are still in the process of gathering information and confirming reports and details at this point,” Kellogg said via email. Alpha Gamma Delta and Phi Gamma Delta, have denied comment on the situation. “Due to the fact that this investigation is ongoing and we are waiting to hear an official outcome, I am not in a position to make a statement at this time. We are, as a chapter, fully cooperating with the university and our international headquarters on this matter. At this point in time, I do not know when I will have more information,” said Kohlmann, president of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. Trenton Purdy, president of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, responded similarly via email. “This is still an ongoing investigation. Our chapter is fully cooperating with the university, but because there is no official outcome I still don’t feel that I am in a position to make any further comment. At this point in time I do not know when I will have more information,” he said. Sarah Muller contributed to this article.

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Picnickers relax on Central Campus this week Joe Wagner, pre-business, Lindsay Richmond, pre-veterinarian medicine and Leah Swartzrock, biology, are some of the ISU students who have been picnicking on Central Campus this week for Homecoming on Oct. 7. Central Campus is a beautiful location to take in the scenery and take a break from midterm.

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ing emotional difficulties at Larch Hall. The individual was transported to Mary Greeley Medical Center for treatment (reported at 2:10 a.m.).

The ISU secondary has picked off quarterbacks in three straight games, including two against Oklahoma State. ISU coach Paul Rhoads credits maturity and experience for its play. Read the full story in the sports section of the Daily.

Andrew Dobbs, 19, of 3041 Meadow Brook Court, Woodbury, Min., was arrested and charged with public intoxication at Buchanan Hall (reported at 2:02 a.m.).

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CY Factor exhibits talent at Maintenance Shop Nick Pigott, freshman in English, performed a cover as well as an original song during the first annual CY Factor talent show. Students from all areas of talent - singing, rapping, comedy and more - performed on the Maintenance Shop on Oct. 7.

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of St. Louis,” will focus on causes and cures for the problems facing communities similar to Ferguson, Missouri. The event will be held at Kocimski Auditorium, Room 101 and will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Swanstrom is the author of six books including “Place Matters: Metropolitics for the Twenty-first Century”, 2nd ed. This text, published in 2001, examines the relationship between

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suburban sprawl and the decline of central cities and inner-ring suburbs. He also co-authored “City Politics”, 5th ed., which is a comprehensive examination of urban politics. A reception will precede the lecture at 5 p.m., and small group discussions on issues of race and class will be led by college multicultural liaisons following the lecture.

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Feminism campaign comes to Iowa State By Michaela.Ramm @iowastatedaily.com The Who Needs Feminism campaign has made its way to Iowa State, and it is here to stay. The campaign was started in 2012 at Duke University by 16 students in Professor Rachel Seidman’s course Women in the Public Sphere. The Margaret Sloss Women’s Center has been participating in the Who Needs Feminism Campaign for nearly three years. The campaign was brought to Iowa State shortly after coming into existence by graduate students at the Women’s Center. The campaign features participants writing why they need feminism and taking a photo of themselves and their statement. The photo is then posted on social media. By publicly stating why they need feminism, people have the ability to promote the movement in a passive yet positive manner. The goal of the campaign is to debunk any misconceptions or stereotypes of feminism and promote the movement in a positive manner. Ashley Maitland, graduate assistant at the Women’s Center, said it’s not just

about promoting feminism, but it’s also about understanding it. “People on campus or within the community can express what feminism means, and that can mean very different and personal things for everyone,” Maitland said. “It’s more about hearing individual voices about [what] their personal feminisms are.” Sindhuja Ram, senior in advertising, believes that feminism is necessary and that it shouldn’t be seen as a negative movement. “I think women try to avoid being identified as feminist because it’s always had negative connotations in the past,” Ram said. “But it’s 2014, and you’re not supposed to be submissive about common human rights.” One popular myth about feminism is that it is only meant for women. Maitland says that is not true, and the campaign works to fix that stereotype. “We’ve had many identities involved with this,” Maitland said. “There have been male-identified people who have participated with our campaign, as well as a lot of different social identities.” The Women’s Center does not promote the campaign but rather gives it an undemanding presence on campus.

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Maria Lisignoli, junior in journalism and mass communications, participates in the Who Needs Feminism campaign Tuesday on campus. The campaign features participants who write down why they feel that they need feminism and then take a photo with themselves and their statements.

“We won’t have a program dedicated to it,” Maitland said. “It’s just more passively involved in everything that we do here.” Maitland says that the Women’s Center hopes to have a stricter organization of the campaign on campus in order to better reach others. Iowa State’s involvement so far has been small, but the results have been

encouraging. William Huskisson, sophomore in industrial design, sees the campaign as a positive one. “I think it should be moved forward,” Huskisson said. “If women feel pressure by men’s standards then that should end.” However, Huskisson says he has not been wellinformed on the issue. Ram said she believed

there should be more widespread promotion on the campaign to better inform people. “I think if you educate rather than preach at people, it would get a positive result,” Ram said. “Especially on college campuses, since it’s the prime spot to get women involved before they venture out into the world.” Maitland hopes that

there will be a greater involvement by the student body in years to follow and encourages people to reach out. “This campaign is open for anyone who wants to have their voice be heard,” Maitland said. Students can participate in the campaign by going to the Women’s Center or by signing up on its website.

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Senate candidate bikes through Ames By Andrew.Standley @iowastatedaily.com Rick Stewart is trying to insert his name into the political conversation in Iowa one tire rotation at a time. Stewart is biking across all 99 counties during his campaign for U.S. Senate. “The reason for the bike is that you’re trying to create a brand. We’ve done extremely well,” said Stewart. Stewart, an independent from Cedar Rapids and retired businessman, received an MBA from the University of Chicago. His ‘grand slam’ achievement was starting his own business, Frontier Co-op, where he spent 24 years working and solving problems. Stewart’s bike campaign started June 2. Before arriving in Ames Oct. 2, he had pedaled to, through or around 79 counties in Iowa speaking to local newspapers and citizens to spread his message. “Solving real problems is a lot of fun,” Stewart said. “In business, people bring you problems every minute of every day. From inside, outside and lord knows where.” While Stewart realizes that he can’t solve all problems, he said it is still a fantastic way for him to spend each day. Stewart got into politics after retiring from business, when he had an opportunity to pay attention to other things. “I entertain myself easily,” Stewart said. “I slacked a little bit, drank coffee in a chair, instead of on the run.” One result of all the free time for Stewart was the opportunity to pay closer attention to politics. Stewart said he began to notice that politicians actively try to not solve problems, as one way they can make sure they are reelected is to still have that

same problem in place. “It’s a very strange dynamic, and completely the opposite of business.” Stewart said. Stewart’s objective and interest in politics is taking care of the unfunded liability problem faced in the United States. While Stewart realizes one person may not be able to do this, they could at least force the government to put it on their books. “Once it’s written down, people can talk about it.” Stewart said. Unfunded liability can be calculated by subtracting all the debt legally owed from the total amount that the government has the legal right to take. Stewart said the current unfunded liability in the U.S. is $211 trillion. He estimated that this number goes up approximately $6 trillion more each year. “There are 132 million working Americans. That’s more than one and a half million dollars per person,” Stewart said. “That not something that can be paid over the rest of your life.” Stewart would like to eliminate student debt all together. “Here’s an example: a student’s come and the college tells them it will cost $5,000, and the student’s family can’t afford that,” Stewart said. “The college gives them financial aid and says your family can afford to pay $1,000, and then the college pays the other $4,000.” Stewart would like to cancel pell grants and student loans and make colleges lower their tuition. “Parents and students have to pay as much as they can pay, and it doesn’t make any difference about the rest of it. It’s just fraudulent to claim that these student loans ‘help’ students.” Stewart said. Some of the other issues on Stewart’s platform include ending the war on drugs, ending agricultural subsidies and fixing the immigration problem by

selling green cards for a $50,000 charge. In a race that’s been heavily dominated by television ads between Republican and Democratic nominees Joni Ernst and Bruce Braley respectively, Stewart has taken to the ‘sandbox game’ on Twitter in an effort to promote his campaign. Stewart and his team have worked hard to ask friends and relatives to use the social media website. It is where they have concentrated their group energy, believing that it could work. “The only thing [Braley and Ernst] spend their money on is negative, expensive TV ads,” Stewart said. “It’s because TV is where you get the biggest bang for your buck.” In a system where two major parties dominate the system, it can become a challenge for candidates from third parties to really have much of a chance. What they can hope for, however, is to convince one of the two parties to champion their cause. “Maybe the independent candidate really cares about environmental policy,” said David Andersen, assistant professor in political science, specializing in voter behavior and sentiment. “If voters really care about it and see neither party is doing anything, they might vote for him.” Andersen argues that in a follow up election, the two parties may realize they could pick up that portion or segment of the voters if they adopt a certain stance. Although the chances of an independent candidate like Stewart to actually win the election are considered poor, biking can be a great way for an independent candidate to interact and promote themselves in a political campaign. “Biking is a great, quirky way to meet people,” Andersen said. “Most candidates are on a bus or a limo. This will get people and the media to bite on it.”

City Council talks budget By Molly.Wilson @iowastatedaily.com The Ames City Council and Ames residents discussed Campustown fixtures, Eastern Ames Annexation and more law enforcement at the city budget meeting Oct. 7. The meeting was held by City Manager Steve Schainker to gather input from residents about where they would like to see money appropriated in the city’s budget for next year. The meeting for next year’s budget served two purposes. The first was to give background on the budget and the second was to get suggestions from residents for what they would like to see in the budget, Schainker said. Kim Hanna, director of Campustown representing The Campustown Action Association, said that they would like to see an increased and improved amount of streetlights in the Campustown business district. Hanna also brought up the unofficial crosswalk

at Stanton and Lincoln way that has become increasingly unsafe for pedestrians. “Either create a cross walk so that it is a safe cross walk from Stanton into campus or do something with the medians to make sure that you can’t jaywalk there... It’s a very unsafe pedestrian crossing,” Hanna said. There is a need to add more money to the Capital Improvement Plan for the Industrial Expansion of Eastern Ames and expanding Grand Avenue to accommodate the amount of traffic in Ames, said Dan Culhane with the Ames Economic Development Commission. Concerns over having enough inspectors for housing projects, such as Copper Beach, were brought up by Sharon Guber, a resident of Ames. “Are we able to prevent things that have happened in other college towns in terms of student housing construction that has been poorly done?” Guber asked. Guber also mentioned the possible need for more

police officers in Ames. “It seems that there is need expressed by people of prioritizing services from police officers that maybe is due to the fact that we have more issues and need more police officers,” Guber said. Ames resident Joanne Pfeiffer stated concerns over neighborhood deterioration. Pfeiffer expressed the need to look at the exterior appearance of houses within neighborhoods and communities, along with the need for deteriorating sidewalks throughout the city. The lack of sidewalk expansion on South Duff was another concern brought up by Dinah Kerksieck. She said that the sidewalk near Texas Roadhouse is not wide enough and that the path needs to extend to the Boys and Girls Club to provide a safe route for children. Also mentioned were the problems of tree removal due to the Emerald Ash Borer and how those trees would be replaced and adding a way to track where snowplows are in the city during the winter.

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Columnist McGarvey argues that majors irrelevent. By going to college and getting your degree, you are more likely to get a job regardless of the area of study your degree applies to.

Majors don’t determine jobs Students’ education proves to be about much more than their field of study By Sean.McGarvey @iowastatedaily.com

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hat do you want to be when you grow up?” We’re all familiar with this question. Many of us responded with an astronaut, firefighter, police officer or some other hero figure we looked up to. We want to become that which we idolize. As we get older we begin to change and question what it is we really do want to become. After all, we can’t all become astronauts. Not all of us chase that dream we had when we were younger. In high school, our outlook on life changes even more. Suddenly, college is knocking at the door. We had to choose which college to go to and what to study. We analyze our passions and goals, as well as our likes and dislikes. We take all of the aptitude tests we’re required to. It feels like a desperate search for something to belong to.

When I first started college, I had one major in mind. I had already picked out the job that I wanted to do. As it turns out, I ended up changing my mind four times in the first two years. Each time I found a new field, I took the course and realized it wasn’t for me. It was only after I finished my second year that I realized no matter my major, I could establish a career in a completely different field because I’d have that piece of paper to prove I had graduated. College isn’t about building yourself just to look good. College is about honing your skill for the “real world,” not about enjoying your time in the classroom. I’m not saying you can’t have a good time in some classes, but rarely will someone enjoy writing an eight-page paper on an assigned topic. Some of us go to college to gain experience, to grow up and get out of our parents’ shell. We may choose a major because it pays well or because that’s what our parents did, and that’s OK. But it doesn’t mean you’re limited to that field. According to a poll done by CareerBuilder, a website dedicated to helping people gain employment, more than 30 percent of work-

ers who attended college reported to have never found a job in their field of study. That’s nearly one-third of U.S. college graduates. This statistic allows me to look past the current levels of stress that come from school. I used to think not getting perfect grades would set me back after I graduated. It’s not about that though. It’s beyond the grades. Future employers won’t wonder why you took Art History instead of Music History. They’ll want to know what you learned from that experience. There will be jobs available when we graduate. There may not be six-figure jobs, but there will be work. The conceptual theories in college are not always what we come away with. During my first two years I learned how to deal with high levels of stress. That can translate to any workplace, not just the one I’m in school for. Sure, ideally everyone who studies history will go on and use that in their future jobs and do great things with it. In reality, most of them will go on to teach, or write, or use their researching skills for another job. Early this semester, I received news that my friend earned a job at KCRG in Cedar

Rapids. He had decided earlier that he was going to take some time off from college to focus more on a learning experience. “I’m expecting to get my degree at some point, but right now networking and experience is more important,” says Braden Kopf, now technical director at KCRG. If he had decided to go to college this fall, he said, “I wouldn’t have been able to meet all of these people.” The point I’m trying to make is don’t worry about what you’re studying. Pick something that capitalizes on your strengths and makes your weaknesses better. Your college degree is a piece of paper with a few signatures on it. I am by no means advocating for people not to go to college. I believe the overall experience is worth it. There are many valuable things we can learn while we’re here. But real world experience is more than getting an A on an essay or bombing your last speech assignment. It’s about coming to class, doing the best you can and staying persistent. You may not know what you want to do for now, but keep moving forward. You never know what might happen next.

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Re-elect duo Branstad, Reynolds By Jon Laudner, chairman of ISU College Republicans Students are lucky to have Governor Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Reynolds running for re-election. They are two of the most effective managers that this state has ever seen. Reducing the cost of higher education with tu-

ition freezes and investing in K-12 education at record levels? Check. Balancing our state budget? Check. Recruiting businesses to the tune of $9 billion in our economy? Check. Reducing unemployment by nearly 30 percent? Check. Putting more women in leadership in state government than ever before? Check. So many other states

are struggling to accomplish even one portion of these metrics. Yet Gov. Branstad is someone who knows state government operations and can manage it effectively. Lt. Gov. Reynolds has been a champion for STEM education, especially for women. Both are open and transparent with Iowans as they go to all 99 counties every year and hold a weekly press confer-

ence. These things are just unheard of in the modern era. I strongly encourage you to vote for this team. Their plans for increased broadband, lower college costs, reduced student debt and better jobs will bring a bright future to Iowa on top of a powerful record of achievements they already have behind them.

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Bruce Braley truly better for Iowan interests By Jon Fleming, 1975 alum All elections matter. During my regular interaction with students on this campus, I am consistently amazed at how few are engaged with the governing and political issues that truly effect their lives on daily basis. During the upcoming Senate election, voters have a critical decision to make and the outcome will impact all of our lives for years to come.

The differences in the two candidates, Bruce Braley and Joni Ernst, could not be more profound. Bruce Braley voted for the Affordable Care Act which allows graduating college seniors the opportunity to remain on their parents’ health insurance until age 26. He believes women have the right to make health care decisions with their physicians, and has a deep respect for scientifically proven humanmade climate change and the impact it will have on our

leading agriculture industry in this state. Joni Ernst, on the other hand, has positions that could not possibly be more anti-college student : Can’t find a job after graduating? Joni says you should be on your own to find health care insurance. Female and making a personal decision about your health care? Joni’s opinion is the one that counts. Have a Federal loan or Pell Grant? Joni would eliminate those by her position to

abolish the Department of Education. Grow up on a farm? Joni’s senseless denial of human-made climate change and to do nothing about it will negatively impact agriculture in this state indefinitely. Bruce Braley is a truly wonderful Iowan — an Iowa State University alumnus, a Greek system alumnus and a former Cyclone football player. He is one of us. Vote Bruce Braley by November 4. All elections matter.

The state of Iowa is known for having a large number of independent voters. It is one of the qualities Iowa has that brings many different political candidates to speak in Iowa. In an ideal world, a swing voter would be familiar with both both Democrat and Republican issues. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. A study shows that roughly 33 percent, about one-third of voters, are independents, meaning they do not belong to a political party. Independents pay less attention to politics, according to a study done by George Hawley, assistant professor of political science at the University of Alabama. Putting two and two together, if 33 percent of voters in Iowa are independents and are paying less attention to politics than those involved in a political party, that means that one-third of our state’s voters are less educated in politics than the other two-thirds. One-third of voters is a lot of people. Iowans are not inherently unintelligent, and independent voters are not dumb people, so why is it that they are considered to be less informed than voters that belong to a political party? A 2012 study done by the Pew Research Center asked Democrats, Republicans and Independents to name symbols, policy positions and people labeled with specific parties. In terms of getting correct answers, Independents came in dead last. During presidential elections, Iowa’s caucuses are the first vote taken and therefore the initial indicator of how the nation will lean for electing the next leader of our nation. That reason by itself should be enough motivation for every Iowan to be as politically informed as possible, let alone the fact that the people we elect in every other election will inevitably have a role in deciding how life is lived in our state. The reason could very well be that they are less likely to learn all that they can because they are less politically motivated. A voter who knows precisely which political side of an issue on which they stand is obviously more likely to support a candidate that agrees with their views. However, an independent voter may have their beliefs spread between the two potential candidates, making their voting decision more difficult. Independents should be the most knowledgeable voters. Iowa has no reason for not being the most politically educated state. With such a large number of swing voters, we have the ability, especially in Iowa elections, to completely change the outcome of an election. It is assumed that registered Democrats are going to vote for the Democratic candidate, while the Republican voter will vote for the Republican candidate. Independent voters are considered wild cards and that is what makes Iowa such a hotspot for political candidates to visit. Independent votes matter, and they should be informed votes. We are lucky enough to live in a country where we get to vote for our government officials. We get to make decisions in the primaries and the final elections. We get to choose who will represent us. There is no reason to remain uneducated about who these people are any longer. Knowing what each candidate has to offer can not only help us make stronger political decisions, but also perhaps help independent voters find the political platforms with which they most strongly associate themselves. The time for the independent voter being the “dumb voter” is over. Independent voters have too much weighing on them to stop paying attention to politics. Learn both platforms so that you are proud of the decision you make on the ballot. Iowa is a great power in the political world. Why waste that power? Educate yourself on political platforms and give Iowa’s independent voters the name they deserve — the people who know the most about politics.

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Soccer coach Tony Minatta stands with his dog tags and Navy achievement medal at the Cyclone Sports Complex on Tuesday. Minatta served in the Marines before taking the coaching job at Iowa State.

From frontlines to sidelines Minatta’s leadership translates through coaching By Trey.Alessio @iowastatedaily.com With uncertainty out of high school, Tony Minatta didn’t know what he wanted to do after he graduated. As a kid, Minatta always enjoyed playing with army men and playing “war” with the other children in Fort Collins, Colo. He was always drawn to the military. “I ended up, in a very roundabout way, enlisting, and went to the Marine Corps the spring after my senior year of high school,” Minatta said. He spent four years as an Infantry Marine, 13 months of which he spent at sea. When Minatta got back to America, his father, who was the head of the soccer club at Fort Collins, asked him if he wanted to coach a soccer team. “For me, I missed the camaraderie and the leadership of being in the Marine Corps,” Minatta said. “I was an infantry squad leader, so I was to train my team to go out and fight in combat, so [soccer] was a great outlet because I was now training a bunch of kids to be able to play soccer to take the field and compete.” Minatta used soccer as a way to remain in a leadership role. He said one thing

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Soccer coach Tony Minatta, far right, stands with members of his unit from when he was in the Marines.

led to another, and he kept climbing the ladder and ended up at Iowa State. Minatta served as an assistant coach for the Cyclones for the past two years, and this year he took the reigns as head coach. As head coach, Minatta wanted to implement some qualities that were instilled in him during his time as a

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Marine. Toward the beginning of the season, Minatta took the ISU women’s soccer team to Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa. Camp Dodge is a military installation and also serves as the Iowa National Guard headquarters. During its time at Camp Dodge, the women’s soccer team was put through a series of

activities involving obstacle courses to focus on leadership and communication. “While we were there, we were given kind of an obstacle course and a set of parameters, and we had to figure out how to get past the obstacle,” said sophomore Koree Willer. “Sometimes only one person could talk, so there was a focus on

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that and problem solving as a team. I really enjoyed it.” Sophomore Madi Ott said Minatta’s military background affects his coaching in a positive way. “He’s tough and hard on us, which you’d expect out of a Marine, but he knows the right buttons to push to bring us together — the ones to motivate,” Ott said. “We all have a lot of respect for the things he did while he was in the Marines.” Willer and Ott are both from Fort Collins, Colo., so they have been associated with Minatta for a long time, and they both have been shaped as soccer players through his leadership. “I think his truthfulness is really what has helped me grow — honesty about where I’m at, if I played well or if I didn’t and knowing what he’s telling me is going to be how it is. I think that’s helped me grow a lot,” Willer said. Minatta still teaches some military techniques that he learned in boot camp in his practices. He said it’s a lot about discipline, structure and being regimented. “For me, the structure, discipline, all of those things lend to you being successful, so I implement a lot of that into what we do as a team,” Minatta said.

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Breakfast of champions Eat breakfast to stay fit, focused, fuctioning By Lauren.Lee @iowastatedaily.com With midterms fast approaching, it’s smart to be taking every measure possible to stay healthy and successful academically. Breakfast is important because it keeps the body working on full capacity from the get-go. Furthermore, breakfast provides the brain the glucose it needs to function properly. “Skipping breakfast is not an effective way to achieve weight loss because it leads to binge eating later in the day,”

said Elisabeth Bermel, senior in dietetics at Iowa State University. Eating a healthy breakfast, even if it’s just a fast bowl of cereal or pieces of fruit with yogurt, can make a big impact on your health. By doing so, your body will have plenty of glucose which will help you keep your energy levels up and metabolism active. Also, by eating breakfast, you will be combating low mental performance due to lack of glucose. Not only may a healthy breakfast each morning reduce the risk of contracting common illness, but breakfast

will help combat low mental performance and help you suceed in the classroom. When the body is fully functioning, mentally and physically, the immune system is ensured a stable foundation to fight off illness and therefore keep energy levels up. So take the extra few minutes each morning to do a small thing that will help prevent common illnesses, keep energy up and help ace those midterms by eating a well-balanced and healthy diet. All of this is possible by starting your day with breakfast each morning.

STUDYING TIPS 1) Snack on food that will help increase energy levels and focus such as fish, nuts, seeds and yogurt 2) Drink plenty water to stay hydrated 3) Organize study space 4) Do not wait until last minute to avoid stress 5) Get a good night of sleep because the body cannot not function properly without it

HEALTHY BREAKFAST IDEAS • Whole-wheat or wholegrain breakfast cereals, such as wheat biscuits, muesli or bran

cereals • Quick oats • Fresh fruit • Multigrain toast with almond

butter • Egg white omlette • Greek yogurt with granola and fruit • Orange juice

FACTS ABOUT BREAKFAST • Breakfast breaks the overnight fasting period, replenishing your supply of glucose and other essential nutrients to keep energy levels up • Those who skip breakfast are significantly heavier than those who eat breakfast • Skipping breakfast can actually counter-act weight loss

efforts • The biggest reason people skip breakfast is because they don’t think they have time for it • Skipping breakfast may diminish mental performance • Eating breakfast may aid learning and focus as you are better able to pay attention, thus

more interested in surroundings • Eating high-fiber breakfast cereals reduces fatigue • Breakfast in the morning is great way to jump start your body on receiving all the vitamins and nutrients • Information retrieved from: http://www.betterhealth.gov/

Pill abuse haunts students’ study habits By Emily.Engh @iowastatedaily.com “I believe students have extreme pressure from parents, students and peers to do well in college that pushes students to do anything necessary in order to meet the stan-

dards and expectations,” said Emilio Zayas, junior in kinesiology. On Sept. 27, The Drug Enforcement Administration [DEA] held the 9th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day where Americans were given the opportunity to turn in their leftover, expired or unused prescriptions with no questions asked. In 2013, the numb e r o f Americans abusing prescript i o n drugs

dropped from 6.8 million in 2012 to 6.5 million. However, according the Centers for Disease control and prevention, 22,134 Americans died of overdoses from prescription medications in 2011 along with 16,651 deaths from narcotic painkillers. Statistics by the CDC show that about half of students will be offered a chance to abuse prescription drugs by their sophomore year despite the legalities of this action. Students are suggested to think carefully when trying to pull all nighters this upcoming week and consider a cup of coffee instead.

COMMON REASONS FOR DRUG ABUSE • To get focused or to help them pull an all night study session • Stay focused for longer times

• Prevent them from distraction • Think that it will help retain more content than normal

DEALING WITH ADDICTION • Misconceiving a prescription as FDA approved, therefor safe. • Not being fully aware or risks and side effects. • For students who think they themselves,

or a friend, may have a problem with prescription drugs should seek out help through local drug abuse prevention services and student counseling center.

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OXYCONTIN gives off a high, loose feeling and makes one feel like they are drunk without getting sick from it.

RITALIN speeds up the brain activity and will make one feel more alert and will increase energy levels.

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Your friends are here for you this year. Today’s Total Lunar Eclipse provokes a new partnership phase over the next six months. The next eclipse (10/23) inspires lucrative ventures. Dutiful efforts through 12/23 produce golden rewards. After that, focus on research and communications. Write and record. Springtime service leads to personal gain. Inspire love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

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(March 21-April 19) Your challenge with today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your sign is to nurture and balance relationships, with yourself and others. Don’t push. Necessity births invention. Abundance is available.

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(April 20-May 20) Take it easy today. Avoid upsets and argument. Grace under pressure serves you. Today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse launches a new phase in sorrows and secrets for the next six months.

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(May 21-June 20) One phase in your group participation ends and another dawns with today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Aries. Raise the level in your networking, collaboration and community building.

Cancer - 9

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Leo - 9

(July 23-Aug. 22) Finish up old projects and launch new adventures for the next six months, with today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. Take advantage of new opportunities for education, exploration and discovery.

Virgo - 9

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A turning point arises with the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse regarding shared resources. Review your family’s financial priorities for the next six months. What can you contribute, and what jobs can be delegated?

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(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Let emotions settle, or sparks could fly today. Consider long-term goals, and talk about them later. The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse reveals a new phase in a partnership. Creative collaborations thrive.

Scorpio - 9

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You arrive at a fork in the road regarding work, service and health with the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. Choose your path for the next six months, and balance your busy schedule to include time for self-care.

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(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Don’t force the round peg into the square hole. Emotional release provides freedom. A six-month phase begins with today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse regarding fun, romance, games and diversion.

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(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Prioritize what’s most important. Map your route, and cut excess baggage. Look for creative ways to make money. Today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, launches a new phase in communications and research.

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many people who are intrigued by his work. On one occasion while on the job, McNeil was circling a farm to find the best place to set up when he realized he was being followed by a truck. Turns out it was only a local, wondering if he was lost. “All he wanted to do was talk about the drone,” McNeil said. “He was just wondering what I was doing and he loved the drone.” When classes resumed this fall, McNeil’s work habits did not change. He still finds times on weekends and reserves Tuesdays to fly for the company. However, his work does not affect his support for ISU football or his studies. McNeil values his full course load, understanding that school comes first. “I always put academics first, even before flying the drone because it’s my last year, my senior year and I want to finish out strong,” McNeil said. “Since it’s my senior year, I want to have fun.” However, the weather also has an impact on McNeil’s work schedule. “If the wind speeds are too high, the gimbal that is connected to the drone will start to shake a little bit which will disrupt the video,” McNeil said. “Obviously if it’s raining… and once it gets dark you can’t do it.” Growing up on a farm, McNeil has always had a passion for agriculture and hopes to pursue it, however the drone has allowed him to break into an industry that is continuing to evolve. “I feel like there is huge potential in agriculture for [drones] to be used,” McNeil said. “I feel like there does need to be some regulations.” Privacy is an ongoing issue with the drone industry. Currently there are no regulations, classes or permits needed to purchase a drone, which is something McNeil hopes changes in the future. McNeil’s enthusiasm is also displayed in his work ethic. “He’s a farm kid from Dewitt, so he’s just a hard worker and willing to get his hands dirty,” Bruere said. “He took this drone thing on… he has really handled everything himself without much direction from us. He’s been a good guy to have in the office.”

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AJ McNeil flies his drone near the Campanile on Oct. 7. McNeil uses his drone for his internship with Peoples Company to sell farms, development land and houses. The drone is a great new opportunity for the company.

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An upcoming app called “Ventfull” will be available to students on Oct. 15. The app is designed like Reddit, where students can post information about activities and other varing goings-on around campus. The app is expected to be an enormous asset to students looking to be more involved on campus.

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Trademark to get some trademark things figured out,” Terhall said. Terhall believes it will be beneficial for students to have because any student can create events, see events and share events. “What is really cool about this is that it is going to allow some of the smaller student groups to

get more publicity about events that they may not be able to get elsewhere,” he said. Mike Hoefer, GSB vice president, said he also believes Ventfull will be beneficial to all students on campus. Carlton Stripe, GSB’s director of university affairs, spoke well about Terhall’s project. “I believe the proj-

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