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Election draws more students, turnout still low By Emelie.Knobloch, David.Gerhold, Greg.Zwiers @iowastatedaily.com City council Election Day saw an increase in student activity around campus on Tuesday. “I believe it is an increase compared to past city elections,” said Joyce Carney, election official. “One reason might have been that candidates have gone around talking to and recruiting students in this precinct in the past few weeks.” There were approximately 13 voters at the Union Community Drive Center, and 10 of those were students, said Joyce Carney, election official. Although this number is not high, Carney said it is an increase from previous years. “Students are really impor-
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Locky Catron, sophomore in agricultural business, voiced her thoughts by voting in Maple Hall Tuesday night. There were a total of 16 votes at Maple which is the most votes in a local nonpartisan election in over four years.
More details emerge after fatal car chase By Seth.Young @iowastatedaily.com Central Campus was shaken Monday morning by a high-speed chase involving officers of the Ames and Iowa State Police Departments, and a lone lawn-care truck driven by Tyler Comstock, 19, of Boone. Comstock had been arguing with his father before leaving a work site at 2007 Melrose Avenue in Ames by way of a truck stolen from Spring Green lawn-care services, according to his mother, Shari Comstock, of Hamburg. Geoff Huff, Investigation Commander for the Ames Police Department, released a statement on Tuesday stating that he would not release the dashboard video of police vehicles or audio dispatches due to an ongoing investigation. However the Des Moines Register obtained the recording from Broadcastify. “I have a citizen who has a spring green truck with a trailer who reports his 19-year-old son just stole the truck and that it’s headed south on Grand. They were working together, son got mad at his dad, and hopped in the truck and just took off,” said an Ames police dispatcher on the audio recording. This was in response to James Comstock, Tyler’s father, who had reported the truck stolen. Upon locating the vehicle, Ames police attempted a traffic stop after they identified the vehicle by its license plate on the attached trailer. “The vehicle’s not stopping, we are westbound on South 4th St. coming up
to Beach,” said an Ames officer on the recording while in pursuit. The chase continued as officers from Iowa State Police joined the effort. According to the Ames Police Department’s Pursuit of Motor Vehicles policy, “No more than one secondary unit shall become actively involved in a pursuit unless specifically directed otherwise by the on-duty Shift Supervisor; the involvement of more than two patrol vehicles may add to the hazards of the pursuit.” On Monday, Huff stated that six to seven vehicles were involved in the chase. The policy also states that “pursuing officers shall continually evaluate whether or not the seriousness of the offense justifies continuing the pursuit,” as well as that “pursuing officers should remember that abandoning a pursuit may be the most prudent course of action.” As Comstock turned onto Beach Ave. and toward campus, he backed the truck’s attached trailer onto a police car, and severed the hitch, sending the trailer onto the sidewalk near Richardson Court. Huff said on Monday that at this point, pedestrians had to jump out of the way. “Southbound on Wallace,” said an officer on the recording while in pursuit. “West on Union,” said another. Comstock continued to lead police the wrong way down Morrill Road until darting into the grass of Central Campus, crashing through a homecoming banner,
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tant for these elections because they live in this city,” said Carney. “They are affected by the laws and everything that the city does, but they might not know that they’re affected by it.” There were 16 total votes at Maple Hall, the largest number of votes at Maple Hall in a local nonpartisan election in more than four years, said Dee Dreeson, election official. Of the 240 voters at the Collegiate Presbyterian Church, about 10 were student voters, said Jan Bauer, election official. This number is higher than last year, Bauer said. Winners of the city council elections were Mayor Ann Campbell, 1st Ward Rep. Gloria
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Driver’s mother responds to death of her teenage son in police pursuit on campus By Makayla.Tendall @iowastatedaily.com Shari Comstock received a text from her son Monday morning when she woke up. By the time she called him back, he had been fatally shot after a car chase with Ames police that ended on Iowa State’s Central Campus. “He texted me,” Shari said. “I woke up yesterday morning and had a text from him. He said, ‘Call me when you get up.’ About 11 o’clock, I tried to call him, and there was no answer.” Her son was pronounced dead at Mary Greeley Medical Center minutes before her call. “He just wanted a pack of cigarettes, and his dad wouldn’t buy him a pack of cigarettes and he freaked out,” she said. Tyler Comstock, 19, of Boone, Iowa, had been arguing with his father before leaving a Spring-Green Lawn Care work site at which he worked with his father. Shari said her son had been upset with his father because he would not buy him the pack of cigarettes. At 10:17 a.m. on Monday, Tyler became involved in a police chase which began at Grand Avenue and Fourth Street. The pursuit proceeded to Beach Avenue, where he lost the trailer hitched to the truck. Tyler then continued onto Iowa State’s campus pursued by officers from the Ames Police Department until his truck came to a stop on Central Campus south of MacKay Hall, surrounded by both Ames and ISU police. Six shots were fired by Ames Police
officer Adam McPherson, one of which struck Tyler in the head. Another shot hit him in the chest. Tyler’s mother said her son had suffered from emotional distress and that for much of his life, he had been prescribed medications to combat some self-harming behaviors and mental health issues. Shari questioned the actions of Ames Police officers on Monday after she listened to the police audiotape online from the Des Moines Register. “Why the hell would they chase him into campus with all the people?” Shari asked. “Tyler would never hurt anybody, ever. He was just a scared child. He’s pretty rational when he calms down.” Shari said she has a high respect for law enforcement and for Ames Police in general. She said, however, she does not understand the proceedings of Ames Police on Monday morning. “I don’t understand [why this happened] when I blatantly heard them say, ‘Hey, we know who this is. It’s a kid, back off.’ I don’t get it,” Shari said after listening to the audio tape. Shari referred to a quote from the police scanner during which an unidentified officer from Ames police dispatch said, “We know the suspect, so we can probably back it off.” The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation in Des Moines is investigating the actions of McPherson, who is on paid leave.
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Student becomes 1st ag ambassador from Iowa By Caitlin.Deaver @iowastatedaily.com Katie Johnson has been selected to be one of 20 National Collegiate Agriculture Ambassadors and is the first ambassador to be chosen from the state of Iowa and Iowa State University. “It’s great to have Katie recognized in this way as a national ambassador,” said Brian Meyer, director of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Communications Service. “She is a student leader who wants to add her voice and experience to the conversations about agriculture, food and science.” Johnson, sophomore in agricultural and life sciences education, applied to be an ambassador in May when she received an email from the College of
Agriculture. She said it was her dream job and decided to apply. The application process included sending in a resume and posting a video to YouTube of a mock presentation. Applicants were then interviewed over the phone. “I have pretty strong presentation and communication skills [from my background in high school], and I conveyed an interest in agriculture,” Johnson said. Johnson was chosen in July. “It was the fourth of July [when I found out I was chosen],” Johnson said. “The fireworks really fit my mood.” Johnson then attended training in North Carolina with the 19 other agriculture ambassadors from across the country. She was one of the youngest in attendance. “I was definitely spoiled
when I could spend time with people who get as excited about GMOs and the farm bill as me,” Johnson said. Training took place in early August. Professors in the agriculture industry talked about giving presentations and the goals for the new ambassadors. The biggest goal for an agriculture ambassador is to inform and educate their audiences on the various aspects of agriculture through presentations. Ambassadors are required to complete 30 hours of presentations and can present to clubs on their individual campus. The workshops and topics Johnson covers include: agriculture advocacy, pollination, the dairy industry, GMOs, conventional agriculture, sustainability, agriculture issues and Feeding
I was ... spoiled when I could spend time with people who get as excited about GMOs and the farm bill as me.” Katie Johnson
the World. Ambassadors do everything themselves, like scheduling presentations and staying caught up with Congress’ legislation concerning agriculture to inform their audiences. “If you wear clothes and eat food, you’re connected with agriculture,” Johnson said. “It’s more
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Hannah Ross, 21, 233 Gray Ave., was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated at Lincoln Way and University Boulevard. (reported at 1:39 a.m.). Officers responded to a domestic disturbance at Schilletter Village. The individuals involved were separated and counseled (reported at 2:29 a.m.). Officers assisted an 18-year-old female who had consumed too much alcohol at Linden Hall (reported at 8:33 a.m.). An individual reported receiving harassing communications from an acquaintance at Willow Hall (reported at 1:06 p.m.). A truck leaked hydraulic fluid. The spill was contained and the area cleaned at Veterinary Medicine (reported at 1:21 p.m.). Vehicles driven by Mark Hopp and Steven Makar were involved in a property damage collision at Lot 61A (reported at 3:46 p.m.). An individual reported two vehicles had been forcibly entered at Lot 63 (reported at 6:20 p.m.). James Willging, 18, 2647 Helser Hall, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and interference with official acts. Jared Staton, 19, 2562 Helser Hall, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia at Friley Hall (reported at 9:36 p.m.).
Anthony Jacoby, 18, 3145 SW Arlen Lane, was arrested and charged with interference with official acts, underage possession of alcohol (second offense), possession of a controlled substance and criminal trespass. Joshua Roberts, 20, 414 NW Sturbridge St., Ankeny, was arrested and charged with interference with official acts and underage possession of alcohol at 119 Stanton Avenue (reported at 12:13 a.m.). Rui Wang, 22, 428 S. Fourth St., Unit 5, was arrested and charged with serious misdemeanor domestic abuse assault at University Village (reported at 1:11 a.m.). Vehicles driven by Samantha Carter and Monalisa Munsi were involved in a property damage collision at Blankenburg Drive and Stange Road (reported at 3:03 p.m.). Benjamin Krogmann, 19, 4962 Rolling Acres Road, Center Point, was arrested and charged with public intoxication at Hayward Avenue and Lincoln Way (reported at 9:06 p.m.). A body specimen was requested from a driver who was suspected of operating while intoxicated at Lincoln Way and University Boulevard. (reported at 10:35 p.m.). Tyler Schooley, 20, 809 Maplewood Court, Altoona, was cited for underage possession of alcohol at the 400 block of Hayward Avenue (reported at 8:31 p.m.).
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benefits of marijuana,” Bolkcom said. “It’s awful that Iowan’s have to risk possible jail time for the only form of medicine that has worked for them.” Studies conducted by the University of California Center for Medical Cannabis Research, have suggested marijuana has many health benefits, especially to those suffering the worst. Marijuana has been known to help patients suffering from HIV, seizures, chronic pain and arthritis. “People are being subscribed the most powerful pain medication with no relief and harsh side effects. It’s time to provide sensible care to these individuals,” Bolkcom said. Currently, in Iowa, marijuana is a Schedule I drug, which means it has no potential health benefit or value. In 2010, the Iowa’s Board of Pharmacy voted 6-0 in favor of changing the classification of marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule II drug. “The governor does not support legalizing
The state of Iowa could possibly be the next state to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. In January, when the Iowa legislature returns from break, legislation to make marijuana medically available will again be introduced by Sen. Joe Bolkcom. Twenty states and Washington, D.C. have already legalized medical marijuana. Bolkcom, D-Johnson County, said he has been in favor for medical marijuana for several years. In January, Bolkcom will again attempt to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. The bill will attempt to change current restrictions on marijuana in the state of Iowa. It will also establish legal access to marijuana for patients with chronic illnesses. “I’ve heard personal testimonials from my constituents, as well as others from Iowa about the
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medical marijuana program has seen higher usage among youth. Marijuana in these states has bled into the youth population and those youth who use have a host of problems like lower IQ, higher likelihood to abuse other drugs like cocaine and higher dropout rates,” said Steven Lukan, director of the Office of Drug Control Policy. It is not known whether more marijuana will lead to more abuse of the drug. According to the federal government’s Prevention Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Assessment that was shown in Colorado from 2009-2011, marijuana use among students has declined from 25 percent to 22 percent. “There are promising studies going on right now for prescription drugs that would have the same active ingredients and benefits of medical marijuana,” Whitver said. “I am hopeful those products will take the place of medical marijuana in the near future.”
■■ According to Iowa Gallup poll, 58 percent of Iowans are in favor of medical marijuana
marijuana. He instead believes we should focus on job creation and raising family incomes,” said Tim Albrecht, communications director for Gov. Branstad. In a recent Iowa Gallup Poll, 58 percent of Iowans were in favor of medical marijuana. “Iowan’s need to communicate with their legislators to help make medical marijuana possible,” Bolkcom said. However, there are other legislators who do not support marijuana. Sen. Jack Whitver, R-Polk County, said that he does not think that it will pass anytime soon because it is difficult to regulate. “There are two chief concerns on this issue is that any state who has a
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Diets with soup lower obesity risk By Danielle.Welsher @iowastatedaily.com Those who want to watch their weight during the coming holiday season and curb those extra pounds from appearing should consider adding more of a certain food to their diet: soup. A study led by James Hollis, assistant professor of food science and human nutrition, shows that soup consumption might be linked to eating less frequently. The study found that this is because soup helps people feel fuller for a longer period of time after eating. Hollis stated that this is particularly interesting because soup consists of liquid calories. People who consume soft drinks on a regular basis, which is another form of liquid calories, do not get the feeling of fullness they would from eating soup. “There’s just something interesting about soup,” Hollis said.
People who didn’t consume soup in the past 12 months were also shown to have an increased risk of being overweight or obese. “We found that people who did consume soup frequently had a higher HDL cholesterol level, which is the good kind of cholesterol, and the ones who didn’t consume it very frequently had a lower level,” Hollis said. The study came from data collected by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2003 and 2006. The survey examined 4,158 adults between the ages of 19 and 64, and was conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics. The study is the first one to report the associations between soup consumption and body weight in the United States. Yong Zhu, epidemiologist and post-doctoral researcher at University of Iowa, helped Hollis with the research.
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A study led by James Hollis, assistant professor of food science and human nutrition, shows that soup consumption may be linked to eating less frequently. Soup can help people feel fuller for a longer period of time.
“I performed the statistical analysis and prepared the draft of the manuscript,” Zhu said. Their study also showed that the number of people who frequently consume soup in the United States is fewer compared to other countries such as Japan.
The prevalence of obesity is also lower in countries who consume soup on a more regular basis. Hollis mentioned possibly doing more research related to this topic. An intervention trial could be done where soup consumption is increased with cer-
tain people. As obesity is becoming more and more common in the United States, as well as Type 2 diabetes, Hollis said the results of this study can easily be used to help others consume soup more often and help manage weight.
Class explores China’s, India’s economic impact By David.Gerhold @iowastatedaily.com How is the term “made in China” affecting developments in America? Why is economic growth in India only affecting a small percentage of their society? Is the economy of a communist state more stable than the economy of a democracy? A course that strives to answer and discuss these questions has appeared in the official catalog listings and billboards. The Economies of China and India course, offered in spring 2014, will deal with the economies of the two major global players as well as important factors and recent developments, said Joydeep Bhattacharya, professor in economics. Bhattacharya said that events in China or India tend to affect the rest of the world. “An example: If China decided not to import agricultural products from the U.S. anymore, it would also have a major, possibly devastating impact on Iowa,” Bhattacharya said. The course is not en-
tirely new. Bhattacharya and Hongli Feng Hennessy, associate professor in economics, created it three years ago, starting out as an experimental course. “Now the x-status is removed, and we will appear in official catalog listings as a nonmandatory course,” Hennessy said. The basic nature of the lectures will not change though, Bhattacharya said. “We will, however, receive additional funding from the university that we will use to improve our online section,” Bhattacharya said. The class is 15 weeks long and will be divided into two equally long parts of about seven weeks. Each part will focus on one of the countries that are basically separated. “However there will be comparisons and contrasts that we want to discuss, so the topics will definitely overlap at some point,” Bhattacharya said. Both professors have the advantage of coming from the country they speak about. “This way we can also incorporate personal expe-
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riences,” Hennessy said. Hennessy covers the China section of the course. “I often show my daughter how many of the products in our kitchen come from China. The country has become the factory of the world,” Hennessy said. “That comes with a price though. Chinese labor is very cheap and workers are exploited there, which is something that my parents and a lot of my friends had to suffer from.” Bhattacharya left India in 1991, right at the time when the economic growth of the country began. “The situation has vastly improved,” Bhattacharya said. “In the 1960s and 70s, Indians were doing well despite the government, now they do well because of the government.” Bhattacharya still visits India every year. When compared to each other, China and India share their tremendous economic growth within the last few decades, Hennessy said. However, both countries differ in their political contexts and structures.
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“In China, there is no democracy, so the government could always find an excuse to take away somebody’s wealth,” Hennessy said. The influence and control in India isn’t that big, but the economy there has its own problems to deal with. “It’s a very messy democracy, where change takes a long time to be processed and done,” Bhattacharya said of India. “And even though the situation is much better than it used to be, there is still a large gap between the rich and the poor.” Because of the global significance of both China and India, the interest for the Economies of China and India course has been big in the past years. More than 60 students enrolled in the course last spring. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, Bhattacharya said. “Students are now coming to me a year before class and ask me when they can enroll,” Bhattacharya said. Deepak Premkumar, senior in economics, took the class in spring 2013.
“It was one of my favorite classes I took at ISU,” Prekumar said. “Most of the economic classes depend on large amounts of theory and math, but that wasn’t the case here. It is very informative and accessible.” As a second-generation immigrant from India born in Ames, Prekumar said he was very interested in learning more about the history and cultural values of India. “I hope to work in developing countries and help solving some of their problems,” Prekumar said. “The class helped me bring a broader context to the issues in these countries.” The focus group of the course is not limited to economy students only;
in fact, they have been the minority in the past. “Basically, the topic of Chinese and Indian economies is important to any student, who wants to work for a company with a multinational focus,” Bhattacharya said. “I assume that there are at least 50 companies in Iowa that have direct business contacts to China and India, and the companies, who haven’t outsourced resources to these countries yet, are at least considering it.” Hennessy said it is important to have a perspective on Chinese economy because a lot of students’ future employers will be large international companies from China.
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4 new positions in Human Sciences approved by High Impact initiative By Antonia.Hutzell @iowastatedaily.com The College of Human Sciences will be hiring four additional faculty members in special areas that have been approved by the President’s High Impact Hires initiative. The President’s High Impact Hires Initiative provides matching funds that will help Iowa State’s colleges hire more faculty members. “We’ve had an increase in student numbers in the college, about a 42 percent increase since 2005, with not a consequent increase in faculty to go along with it,” said Pamela White, dean of the College of Human Sciences. Due to the higher enrollment, these new faculty members will meet the teaching needs of students, conduct research, and provide services to the extension and outreach programs. “Overall enrollment is grow-
ing. The better faculty to student ratio will benefit us strongly in the College of Human Sciences,” said ISU President Steven Leath. The funds will help support hiring faculty in the areas of kinesiology, education, human development and family studies, and food science and human nutrition in the College of Human Sciences. The kinesiology department plans to hire an assistant or associate professor specializing in obesity, exercise, physical activity, genetics or environment. The School of Education is focusing on family literacy, and that the position will collaborate with the extension and outreach programs. This will create the School of Education’s first extension and outreach specialist. The collaboration between the School of Education and the Extension and Outreach Program will apply the research to benefit
communities across the state of Iowa. This position will concentrate on helping families recognize the importance of literacy at an early age. The human development and family studies department position will concentrate on healthy family dynamics, interpersonal relationships, childadult interaction and learning how to create a positive environment for children. The food science and human nutrition department will be hiring an assistant or associate professor in neurobiology, human health promotion and chronic disease prevention. The position will focus on the relationship between nutrition and disease. “There are over 100 faculty searches underway on campus right now. This includes the 29 hires that are being funded by President Leath’s plan,” said Jonathan Wickert, senior vice president and provost. “As we
hire more faculty members, we are also hiring more staff on campus. This will include academic advisers, campus security, staff in the library and in areas such as computer support.” There are more faculty searches currently taking place across the colleges at Iowa State than ever before. This marks a record year for recruiting faculty to the university. As all of the ISU colleges are currently in the process of hiring new faculty, and new faculty members could start either immediately or in fall 2014. “We are thrilled that we are able to leverage our funds so we can get four new faculty members in the college,” White said. “It will help with our mission to try to provide students with the best educational experience possible. It will benefit students in terms of bringing in positions that are going to assist in our high enrollment areas.”
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Students find diverse Christian groups across campus By Max.Dible @iowastatedaily.com Christianity on campus, much the same as Christianity throughout the world, is split into groups based on doctrinal differences. Iowa State is home to more than a dozen student religious organizations that associate themselves with some form of Christianity. There are different stances taken by groups concerning the reconciliation of the LGBT community with traditional Christian values. Students for Progressive Christianity, one of the smallest religious organizations on campus with six full time members, said their name explains the values they promote as an organization. Jonathan Page, a minister at the Ames United Church of Christ and a member of the Religious Leaders Association at Iowa State, serves as an adviser to the group. “We have a more liberal or progressive take on Christianity,” Page said. “Unlike the Salt Company, which is loosely affiliated with the Southern Baptist convention which would not ordain women or not re-
ally welcome people who are gay and lesbian, Progressive Christianity welcomes everyone to the table …” Alex Tuckness, professor of political science, serves as the adviser to the Salt Company Student Fellowship, the campus branch of the Salt Company ministry of Cornerstone Church. Tuckness said the idea that LGBT students are unwelcome as part of the Student Fellowship or as part of the weekly ministry at Cornerstone Church is a misconception. “We welcome anyone, irrespective of their positions or practices, to come Thursday night or to participate in any of our meetings,” Tuckness said. Tuckness did qualify his comments, noting that the Salt Company is affiliated with traditional interpretations of sexuality. “Our position is to affirm what we believe is the traditional Christian position, that sexual activity is to be confined to marriage, and that marriage is between a man and a woman,” Tuckness said. “We are also telling students who aren’t married not to have sex and not to look at pornography. There are a lot of different
aspects to it.” These traditional sexual values have no bearing on membership within the Salt Company, but do dictate, in part, the roughly 300 student leadership positions within the actual Salt Company ministry at Cornerstone. “I think within any group if you want to be a leader you need to support it’s mission and values. To become a leader in something that’s a ministry of our church, [LGBT students] would have to come to a point where they were in agreement with our beliefs,” Tuckness said. While there has been LGBT attendance at past meetings, which occasionally draw up to 1,500 students, Tuckness said he was not aware of any current LGBT members comprising the 118 students serving as part of the campus organization. Lutheran Campus Ministries is another campus based religious group comprised of 25 to 30 full time members, and is associated with the Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Ames. Johnathon Rolf, senior in management information systems, functions as the President of Lutheran Campus
Ministries and described Lutheran Campus Ministry’s position on the LGBT community with regards to the church. “I don’t know if we have an official stance,” Rolf said. “I know our pastor here has married homosexuals before. For the most part, it’s left up to the individual to decide whether they believe homosexuality is a sin or not.” Rolf pointed out that Lutheran Campus Ministry’s affiliation with Reconciling in Christ, is a good indication of the organization’s leanings on LGBT issues. “The symbol we hang on our banner is the symbol of the RIC,” Rolf said. “It’s an organization within the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and other churches that is basically a way of saying we are open to the LGBT community.” Rolf said that any student, LGBT or otherwise, struggling for religious acceptance has a place within the walls of the Lutheran Campus Ministry. “We strive to be open to just about anyone who comes seeking Christ,” Rolf said. “We get a lot of people who have been scorned by traditional religion.”
Camp Adventure sends students abroad to enhance kids’ experiences By Brian.Day @iowastatedaily.com Traveling around the world and working with children are just a couple of the experiences that students can gain from participating in ISU’s Camp Adventure program. According to the Camp Adventure website, Camp Adventure is a non-profit organization that sends ISU students to multiple locations around the world to work with children and youths on U.S. military bases. Some of the different destinations that students can go through this program are: Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, China, Okinawa, Guam and many U.S. cities. While there, the students will organize and lead different programs for the children. Among these programs are: day camp, early childhood, middle school and aquatics. “The main program that we offer is day camp, which is basically a summer camp with the kids and you take them on field trips, and do activities and group activities,” said Samantha Jones, president of ISU’s Camp Adventure Youth Services. “That’s typically our main program.” The early childhood program has students work with infants up to five years old. The aquatics program has lifeguard certified students run swim lessons for the children. There are also a few smaller specialty programs that students can get involved with as well. The majority of students go abroad for Camp Adventure for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer months.
However, students can also get an internship for an entire semester, or go on a shorter trip to Hawaii or Germany for winter break once they have completed a summer session and reached “veteran” status, Jones said. Any ISU student is eligible for the Camp Adventure program, but there is an application process and a GPA requirement. There is no foreign language requirement and you can also earn up to 12 undergraduate credits while you’re working, Jones said. While some students may be concerned about the financial commitment that comes along with going abroad, Camp Adventure is actually the cheapest way for Iowa State students to study abroad, Jones said.“The total cost, usually, if you’re starting out is around $800 for the whole thing,” Jones said. Included in that price is a fee for your 12 credits of $325, a liability fee, a uniform fee and a few fees for classes that you must take in order to be certified in lifeguarding and CPR if you’re not already, Jones said. However, according to the website, the program does pay for all travel expenses, housing and gives students a daily living stipend. “First and foremost, if you want to work with kids, this is a great way to branch out,” said Zoe Babowice, a third year participant in the program. “But then again, you also get the amazing opportunity to travel places that you probably would never be able to go for so cheap.” Anyone interested in the program can attend an informational meeting 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 21 in the Cardinal Room of the Memorial Union.
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Groups of Call of Duty fans gathered outside of GameStop on Lincoln Way for the “Call of Duty: Ghosts” launch. There was a tournament between games leading up to the release and the winner got the first copy of the game.
‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ has midnight launch release at Ames GameStop By Levi.Castle @iowastatedaily.com Following a pattern that can be observed every year, more popular games are being released now that 2013 is nearing an end. As tradition holds, GameStop hosted another midnight game launch Monday, this time for “Call of Duty: Ghosts.” As early as 6 p.m., gamers headed to the Ames GameStop to get their pre-order receipts before the launch party would begin, just hours later. To cope with the large amounts of customers who show up for midnight launches, the store divides them into groups based on a first come, first serve system. At least 10 different groups of five or more gamers were prepared to get their hands on the latest “Call of Duty” that evening. From 10 p.m. until launch, GameStop held an indoor competitive tournament that pitted gamers against each other in
a bracket series of one-on-one deathmatches until a winner was crowned. After winning matches against many other players on the two PlayStation 3 systems setup to play “Call of Duty: Ghosts,” Brady Lamb emerged as the champion. Lamb, a junior studying management information systems, won a three-month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription. Additionally, Lamb was rewarded as the first customer to walk out of the store with his copy of the game. “Total in my life, I’ve probably been to seven or eight midnight launches. ‘Call of Duty,’ ‘Gears of War,’ all of the ‘Halos,’” Lamb said. “‘Call of Duty’ is definitely my favorite.” This is not the first tournament Lamb won at a game launch. “When I was younger, [a friend and I] won a few others. Usually around second place,” Lamb said.
Jeremy Amerine, sophomore in kinesiology and health, arrived at the launch just before the tournament began. Placing as a semi-finalist against other players, Amerine said he has enjoyed his time with the game so far. “It definitely has some different features that I like. It’s a lot more interactive,” Amerine said. As far as next generation versions (Xbox One, Playstation 4) of the game go, Amerine is planning on upgrading from current generation versions (Xbox 360, Playstation 3). The game is also available on the Nintendo Wii U. “I’m here tonight because I like to play the game each year right when it comes out,” Amerine said. “I’ll most definitely play the next (generation) version too. Maybe when it comes out, maybe a little bit later.” As the clock hit midnight, the gamers, led by Lamb, got their games and left Lincoln Way with honks, screams and cheers of excitement.
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>>ELECTION p1 Betcher, 2nd Ward Rep. Tim Gartin, 3rd Ward Rep. Peter Orazem, 4th Ward Rep. Chris Nelson and At-Large Rep. Amber Corrieri. Memorial Lutheran Church saw about 34 voters, said Alice Peters, election official. Greek students were among these voters. “The main rea-
sons [for our voting] are fire codes and trying to make sure the houses are safe,” said Mitchell Hora, freshman in agricultural systems technology and member of Alpha Gamma Rho. “Our house has money but others don’t, and they would be pretty much forced to shut down.” Some greek student voters were under the as-
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sumption that certain candidates would enforce the Ames rental housing code for greek houses. “We don’t want anybody to have to shut down,” said Tyler Houghland, freshman in agricultural business and member of Alpha Gamma Rho. “We voted for a [former] greek member who is against that.” Harvey said this could have impacted voting.
“Honestly, I’d like to say no but, I think it has impacted voting,“ Harvey said. “A lot of people don’t see the city as being a part of their daily lives. I think the greek system kind of brought that to light.” Harvey said she believes that miscommunication was never fully clarified to the greek community. Chris Nelson won the 4th Ward City Council
seat, which encompasses Campustown, with 525 votes to Victoria Szopinski’s 464. Abigail Romano, sophomore in global resource systems decided to vote. “I hope the City Council will try to get students more involved so that we can know what’s happening more and help more in the decision-making process,” Romano said.
Although student participation increased, the number of student voters was still low. “I think students might not feel as connected to their city as city residents,” said Lucy Martin, auditor and commissioner of Story County elections. “The fact that students belong to somewhat of a transient population doesn’t help either.”
2013 City Council winners AMES MAYOR – ANN CAMPBELL Every day is a new day and it’s too early to judge what we are going to see in the future when people are still in the learning process.”
1ST WARD – GLORIA BETCHER I’d like to see us thinking in bigger terms and looking at our plans, looking at ways that plan for affordable housing and plan for bike trails and trying to figure out a more holistic way.”
2ND WARD – TIM GARTIN The people of Ames have elected a City Council that will benefit Iowa State tremendously. We will increase the number of jobs available for Iowa State students, and we’re going to significantly improve the Campustown area.”
3RD WARD – PETER ORAZEM I’m relieved I won. I thought this was a very good group of candidates. I think we will have a very good council this year.”
4TH WARD – CHRIS NELSON It is very exciting; we worked very hard. The turnout was even higher than we hoped.”
AT-LARGE – AMBER CORRIERI Honestly, I am very overwhelmed and very excited to get to work.” Azwan Azhar/Iowa State Daily
>>DETAILS p1 losing control and then crashing into a tree across from Mackay Hall. At one point during the pursuit, a dispatcher in the recording stated “we know the suspect, so we can probably back it off.” According to the Ames Police Department’s policies, a pursuit can be terminated “when the suspect’s identity has been established to the point that later apprehension can be accomplished.” The chase was not abandoned. After Comstock was stopped in front of Mackay Hall, officers began to exit their vehicles and approach the lawn-care truck. Sidearms drawn, officers of Ames and Iowa State Departments demanded Comstock exit the vehicle, but he continued to rev the engine. Officers shouted a second order to exit the vehicle, and then shots were
>>AMBASSADOR p1 important and relevant than a lot of people know.” The workshops Johnson gives are for age-targeted audiences. Most of them are geared toward high school and college students, but some topics are geared toward elementary-age children,
fired. Huff said six .40 caliber rounds were fired from a regulation Sig Sauer handgun carried by Officer Adam McPherson, who has served the Ames Police Department for over eight years. Comstock was taken to Mary Greeley Medical Center at roughly 10:45 a.m., half an hour after the chase had begun. He was later pronounced dead. According to Dr. Julia Goodin, Chief State Medical Examiner who performed the autopsy on Comstock, the manner of death is classified as a homicide. “Homicide for us generally means that somebody died due to the actions of another person,” Goodin said. Of the six rounds that were fired, two entered Comstock’s body, one to the head and one to the chest. An investigation is still underway.
as well. “I think agriculture is really important,” Johnson said. “A lot of extremist groups bash certain aspects of agriculture. I’m glad outreach programs can tell the other side of the story.” Being the first agriculture ambassador from the state of Iowa and Iowa State, Johnson has already experienced the benefits
>>MOTHER p1 Shari described her son as a technological genius who loved to take things apart and tinker with cars and computers ever since he was little. She said her tech-savvy son once used his talents to hack his teacher’s computer when he was 9 to change his report card. “He only had two B’s to begin with, but his dad always gave him $100 if he had straight A’s,” Shari said. “He printed out a copy of his report card with all A’s and then changed them back.” Shari said such antics were not atypical of her son, whom she claims was a natural comedian. One
of her position, which includes networking opportunities with future employers. Johnson was surprised Iowa State had not had an ambassador before. She said ISU gave her the knowledge and opportunity to successfully do her dream job. “[Iowa State] is maintaining its presence in the collegiate
night, she remembered her son and his friend used a roll of 500 twistties to wrap around shoes, cupboards, drawers and many other items in her house. Shari also remembers her son’s quick wit shone through their daily conversations. “He answered the phone, ‘Craftsman, this is Tool.’ So I’d always say, ‘What’s up Tool?” Shari said, remembering her son’s wry humor. “One time, I had a crazy dream that I dressed up like a Cheeto for Halloween, and he said just immediately, ‘It ain’t easy being cheesy,’” Shari said with a laugh. Shari said her son
agriculture world,” Johnson said. “I would like to see continued involvement in this program from Iowa State students because I firmly believe ISU is one of the best universities one can attend for a career in agriculture.” In the future, Johnson hopes to be a spokesperson for a commodity group within the agriculture industry.
Tyler moved back to Boone to live with his father in seventh grade and later returned to live with his mother when he was 17. During that time, Tyler suffered from emotional issues and was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. His mother said that these issues did not deter from her son’s warm and honest demeanor. “Even in all this — he lost his way — he never would lie,” Shari said. “He never would steal. That child would evade questions; he would avoid it, but he would never lie. “Right now I’m kind of numb. I’m really affected by it.”
“For our college, Katie is another shining example of how our students prepare themselves to take advantage of leadership opportunities, whether it’s on campus, nationally or internationally,” Meyer said. If anyone would like to contact Johnson for a presentation, she can be reached at kjohns@ iastate.edu.
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Apple pie can delight senses By Jessica Hale AmesEats Flavors Apple pie is a staple in not only America but also in the month of October. The question is how does one perfect an apple pie? We have answers to your apple pie questions. Texture and taste are the two most important qualities when considering an apple for baking. The apple you like best for everyday snacking might not be the best choice to use in a pie. Apples need to retain their shape and not turn into applesauce during baking. These apples will be able to offer a little bit of resistance and crunch even after a long time in the oven. Baking apples should not be too sweet, since most pie recipes call for a fair amount of sugar. The sugar serves as flavoring and helps thicken the juice of the apples as they cook. Cutting down the amount of sugar to compensate for really sweet apples can sometimes change the outcome of the final pie. When baking an apple pie, Granny Smiths are usually a safe choice for baking. They are easy to find, hold up during baking and soak up extra flavor from sugar and spices. Jonathan, Jonagold and Pippin apples are other excellent sweet-tart choices. These apples are tart, so if you like an extra-sweet apple pie, these would be perfect. Gravenstein, Braeburn, Fuji and Pink Lady apples are all crisp and sturdy, as well. Red Delicious and Golden Delicious, despite their promising names, are not good choices for baking, nor are Gala or Cortland apples, since they tend to become mealy in pie fillings. These apples are better for applesauce due to their soft textures.
We are fortunate enough to have an apple orchard close to Iowa State. Center Grove Orchard has many apples to choose from.
Types of apples Center Grove has in store: ■■ • Honeycrisp ■■ • McIntosh ■■ • Jonathan ■■ • Empire ■■ • Snow Sweet ■■ • Golden Delicious ■■ • Red Delicious
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Some apples that are most appreciated for snacks do not work as well in apple pies. A good apple pie uses apples that stay slightly crunchy and are not too sweet.
■■ • Golden Supreme ■■ • Jonagold
Center Grove is located at 32835 610th Ave. Cambridge, Iowa 50046.
■■ • Cameo ■■ • Chieftain ■■ • Mutsu ■■ • Braeburn ■■ • RJ Gold
Types of apples Center Grove have to pick: ■■ • Empire
■■ • 1 large egg, beaten
Impress taste buds, make this apple pie filling from scratch ■■ • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, more for dusting ■■ • 1 package of Pillsbury Pie Crust (in refrigerator section)
■■ • Jonathan ■■ • Honey Gold ■■ • Golden Delicious
■■ • 12 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
■■ • Red Delicious
■■ • 3/4 cup sugar, plus additional for pie top
■■ • Chieftain
■■ • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
There are also many resources on Center Grove’s website for baking. The orchard also shares on their website which apples work best for recipes and when they are in season. www.centergroveorchard.com/apples-more/
■■ • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon ■■ • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ■■ • Pinch ground cloves ■■ • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1. Heat oven to 375 F. 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pie crust into two 1/8-inchthick circles to a diameter slightly larger than that of an 11-inch plate. Press one pastry circle into the pie plate. Place the other circle on waxed paper, and cover with plastic wrap. Chill all pastry until firm, about 30 minutes. 3. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, lemon zest and juice, spices, and flour. Toss well. Spoon apples into pie pan. Dot with butter, and cover with remaining pastry circle. Cut several steam vents across top. Seal by crimping edges as desired. Brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with additional sugar. 4. Bake until crust is brown and juices are bubbling, about 1 hour. Let cool on wire rack before serving.
Winter squash variety leads to many simple fall recipes By Lindsay MacNab AmesEats Flavors While there are many fruits and vegetables available during the fall season, winter squash varieties are delicious and can be used in a variety of different recipes. Not only is squash fat-, sodium- and cholesterolfree, it is high in fiber and is a great source of vitamins A and C. Not up-to-date with your squash knowledge? Don’t worry; here are some of the most popular types of squash available at your local grocery store: • Acorn squash: Shaped like an acorn, this type of winter squash comes in colors such as yellow and orange, but is most commonly a dark green color. Choose acorn squash that are
heavy for their size and contain no cracks or soft spots. Store for up to three months in a cool, dry place such as a kitchen pantry. Uses: puree into a soup or pasta sauce, roasted with other vegetables such as carrots, potatoes and onions, or stuffed with meatloaf or stuffing. Easy dessert recipe: Dice half of a peach and half of an apple. Combine with honey, nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon of butter. Stir ingredients in a frying pan over low heat until the fruit is tender. Fill the hollowed out cooked acorn squash with the apple mixture and enjoy. • Butternut squash: This sweet winter squash can be used in place of any recipe that calls for pumpkin puree. Like acorn squash, choose a butternut
squash that is heavy for its size and is free from cracks and soft spots. Store in a cool, dry place for up to one month and refrigerate the leftover portion once cut. Uses: pureed into a soup, added to stew, cubed and roasted, added to curry, or stuffed with an apple mixture • Spaghetti squash: This watermelon-shaped squash is all about unique texture. Once cooked, the flesh falls away in thin strands (similar to angel hair pasta noodles). Choose a spaghetti squash that is heavy for its size and is free from blemishes and mold spots. Store in a cool, dry place for up to three months. Uses: used in place of pasta and served with sauce, served hot and sprinkled with grated cheese, or used as a boat and stuffed with
grilled chicken and tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese and fresh basil
Easy side dish:
Butternut squash apple cranberry bake Ingredients: ■■ 1 large, butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes ■■ 2 large, tart cooking apples, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices ■■ 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries ■■ 1/2 cup brown sugar ■■ 1/4 cup butter ■■ 1 tablespoon flour ■■ 1 teaspoon salt ■■ 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. In an ungreased 7x11inch baking dish, put in the squash cubes first, followed by the apples and cranberries. Mix together the flour, salt, brown sugar and nutmeg; sprinkle on top. Dot with butter and bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
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GSB President Spencer Hughes and other members realized the importance of a compromise.
According to columnist Finn, having the need to be constantly connected to the digital world can be dangerous to our well-being. Take some time to disconnect and actively observe your surroundings to be more aware of surroundings and potential threats.
GSB able to compromise for students’ good
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With our federal government and bipartisan political system crumbling — government shutdowns, faulty legislation and inexhaustible bickering — where are we to look for a model of sound democracy? Many look to the past, relying on our forefathers to provide a perfect example of how our American government should function. Others may look outside the country to other nations and differing governmental principles. Sometimes, however, a good model of government can be found closer to home — say, in our student government. A recent issue with national politics is that our representatives have a regrettable inability to compromise on tough issues. Though neither side wants to give up ground, compromise is a necessity if progress is ever to be made. In the Government of the Student Body, our elected officers have recently shown their ability to compromise for the greater good of their constituents — the student body. Last Friday, Nov. 1, they passed a bill to eradicate executive GSB members’ compensation by a 30-2-3 vote. As a result, the executive members no longer receive a stipend for room and board, which in total cuts $31,165 in GSB spending. Previously, the GSB president, vice president, and finance director had enjoyed the benefit of a full tuition scholarship as well as a stipend for basic living expenses. Between these two fiscal bonuses, the executive branch had next to nothing to pay for their schooling needs. However, many students and GSB members (including President Spencer Hughes) felt that those benefits were an unfair advantage for executive members, especially because other campus leaders do not receive these benefits. Hughes was in favor of eliminating both the room and board stipend as well as the tuition scholarship, feeling that the money could be better spent helping student and student organizations. As an organization dedicated to improving the student experience, GSB should use all student fees it collects for the students, some feel. On the other hand, many feel that both the scholarship and stipend are entirely necessary. Some see it as fair compensation for the hours and effort that they put into the job. For example, finance director Dan Rediske has said that he has skipped class and missed class points in order to properly do his job in GSB. Sen. Khayree Fitten brought up the point that some students and GSB members will be unable to run for office due to financial insecurity, thus limiting the pool from which viable candidates can be taken. In any case, several outspoken members of GSB felt strongly one way or the other about the issue, as it concerned a large chunk of student fee dollars. What is admirable about this bill is that despite those disagreements, GSB was able to reach a timely compromise which best serviced the student body that it promises to assist. The more than $30,000 cut from GSB expenses through this bill can definitely help many current campus clubs and organizations. Executive members may retain their scholarship, but by cutting out their living stipend they have proven their dedication to ISU students. Of course, running a form of government on a small scale such as a college campus is fraught with fewer complications than a national government. Regardless, our federal government could benefit from taking a look at smaller government bodies, and more specifically, their ability to compromise.
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By Taylor.Finn @iowastatedaily.com Justin Valdez, 20, was shot in the back of the head on a San Francisco train in September of this year. It was a heartless, random act of violence, but the most tragic part about the September shooting was that it could have been prevented. According to the security tapes, the 30-year-old shooter, Nikhom Thephakysone, blatantly pointed the gun across the aisle of the train, and for a moment even scratched his nose with the hand that held the weapon. District Attorney George Gascon said in an interview with NBC: “These weren’t concealed movements — the gun was very clear.” The next question that everyone seems to be asking is how such an obvious display of a deadly weapon goes unnoticed by a train car full of people. Maybe I am being naive, but I like to think that if I was sitting mere feet from a deranged man with a deadly weapon I would realize it. No one did, however, because according to surveillance footage the passengers were too engrossed with their cellphones. This murder is about more than the mental health of America or gun restrictions; this case is about the relationship many have with their cell phones. We have become a society so
addicted to our electronics that we don’t notice a gun being waved in our faces. According to Ed Tech Magazine, this year there will be more mobile device connections then there are people, and 87 percent of American adults will own cell phones. Statistics like this prove that electronics are becoming more than a simple convenience, they are becoming an increasingly vital part of our lives. Gone are the days when all you could depend on your phone for was to make a call. Now our phones are practically used in almost every aspect of our daily lives. They wake us up in the mornings, help us monitor the food we put in our bodies, and the number of steps we take a day. They are our credit cards, our calendars, our connection with those far away, and our source of much entertainment. But is this a good thing? In the same survey earlier mentioned, it was reported that 84 percent of American adults said they could not go a single day without their cellphones. Our dependence on these electronic devices is becoming an addiction, one that proves to have grave consequences. As displayed on the San Francisco train, cellphone use impacts our ability to be active observers, and to take note of our surroundings. We become oblivious to
what is going on around us, which in many cases is a dangerous thing. Next time you walk through campus, I challenge you to count how many times you see someone walking while texting (which I will admit is an impressive skill) and almost get taken out by a biker, or even a bus. We are glued to our cellphones so much that we can’t even take the time to occasionally look up, or check the street before crossing. Although these examples do not have nearly the same tragic outcome as the Valdez murder case, they are vital in proving the point that that we need to unplug. Many people tend to forget that the age of technology we all live in is a relatively new age, and that before the smart phones and tablets, people were still able to function and have healthy social lives. The Facebook updates, emails and text messages can wait. We need to scale back our use of mobile devices and take more time to look around and observe our surroundings. Let’s take the initiative to let go of our addiction, and become more active members of society. Let’s challenge ourselves to become less involved in the virtual world, and more involved in the reality that is all around us. If we can accomplish that, then tragedies like the San Francisco train shooting can be prevented.
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Incident on campus was safely handled Warren Madden is the senior vice president for Business and Finance The events that occurred Monday on the Iowa State University campus resulted in a tragedy – the loss of a young life. For reasons we don’t know and may never know, a young man drove recklessly through Ames and on to campus, ignoring police attempts to stop him. He placed many more lives in danger. Law enforcement acted swiftly to stop the threat and prevent further loss of life. Three minutes after the driver blazed through campus in a stolen truck, shots were fired by Ames Police and the incident was over. Three minutes. Yes, it was over and done with before most people even knew what happened. Police will tell you this is the reality of many emergencies. In a dynamic, quickly evolving situation, police have to make quick decisions to protect the community.
Their first priority is to stop the threat. Officers on the scene did just that. Police knew immediately after the shooting that there was no ongoing threat. But they needed to secure the area and verify what had occurred at the scene. They needed to know what happened before they could tell you what to do about it. That takes time. It isn’t a failure of the ISU Alert system as some have suggested. It’s reality. Police are the experts on the scene and determine when, or whether, to send an emergency notification based on the issue at hand. We trust their judgment. It would have done no good to provide students, faculty and staff with an incomplete ISU Alert message, such as “shots fired,” with no actionable steps. As soon as vital information was available, ISU Police authorized the alert, knowing the message would reduce fear and limit the spread of rumors. I fully supported that decision. There have been inaccurate, unfair and specu-
lative notions about how Monday’s situation parallels that of an active shooter on campus. It doesn’t. These are two distinct incidents that would be handled differently as was done in this case. There is no script for an emergency. Had there been a shooter on campus, the ISU Alert system would have been activated along with the outdoor warning system that provides an immediate voice warning to community members. We encourage all faculty, staff and students to log into AccessPlus and check their delivery preferences for ISU Alert messages. You may receive messages via email, text, voice – or all three methods. Email is the most rapid delivery method, generally reaching all 38,000+ contacts within one to two minutes of the message being sent. As with any campus emergency, university officials will assess our response to this incident and act on lessons learned. For example, we discovered for the first time on Monday that the ISU Alert message
went to the spam folders of some student email accounts. This is unfortunate and unexpected, and we don’t believe it’s happened during any of the 20 or so prior uses of the ISU Alert system. But we’re glad to know about the problem, and we’re addressing it. Information Technology Services is working with Google to resolve this issue and ensure ISU Alert email messages don’t wind up in spam folders again. The safety of Iowa State students, faculty, staff and visitors is paramount, and I hope you know how seriously we all take that responsibility. We are thankful for the work performed by law enforcement officers, dispatch and support staff in dealing with a situation that was thrust upon us. We’re also grateful to community members who were in the immediate area on Monday and allowed police to do their work. People were compliant, took protective measures, and spread the word to others nearby.
Failure of ISU Alerts is unacceptable Ryan Vanspoor is a senior in horticulture I would like to call attention to the ineptitude of the erroneouslynamed “ISU Alerts” system. Instead of warning us about the dangerous chase [Monday,] students who had signed up for the alert system were “warned” about it 20 minutes to an hour after events had transpired. This is completely unacceptable, as this is less of a warning than it is a report. Two years ago, when I was a student at Kirkwood Community College, a shooting had occurred two blocks from campus. Within minutes of it having taken place, all students and staff who had signed up for the alerts
system were notified and the whole campus was locked down. THIS is how an alerts system should function. My letter is not so much to you, the editor, as it is a warning to ISU Alerts. I am not the only one infuriated by your lack of action in [Monday’s] highly dangerous situation. Students were nearly run down by the individual driving that truck. Parents were frantic — including my own. And upon learning of your incompetent handling of the situation, many are prepared to take legal action against [the university.] I highly recommend rectifying this in the future, as your failure to inform us of the danger around us could have cost students their lives. This will save students and their loved
ones grief and harm, and save Iowa State University quite a bit of liability. Furthermore, we do not pay thousands in tuition money to be left hung out to dry when someone decides to play Grand Theft Auto: Ames in Central Campus. Since you’ve displayed a lack of knowledge in the area of safety and security, perhaps I can direct you to the head of Campus Security at Kirkwood Community College. Perhaps you might learn a thing or two to use in the future. You may reach her at melissa.jensen@kirkwood.edu for some pointers. I bid you all a good day. Stay safe — goodness knows that for myself to do so, I’ll have to watch my own back knowing that you won’t.
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No. 13 senior defender Jessica Reyes traps a ball during Iowa State’s 3-0 loss to Iowa on Sept. 6 at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City. Iowa State, for the first time in six years, is heading to the Big 12 tournament. In the first round, the team will face Baylor for the second time this year.
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By Alex.Gookin @iowastatedaily.com Before the seniors stepped onto the field against Oklahoma State for their last home game, they entered a locker room decorated by the freshmen, honoring the class on senior night. To nobody’s surprise, there were few dry eyes in the room. But for the first time in six years, the final regular season game did not end the entire season. As the seniors walked off the field on Friday, they had a rare trifecta of accomplishments: a win on senior night, a winning season, and a Big 12 tournament appearance to look forward to. However, the team realizes the excitement can’t last forever. In fact, besides a postgame celebration, the women were back to work after a night of sleep. “Obviously, we’ve never done this before,” said Jessica Reyes of making the Big 12 tournament. “Letting ourselves take a day to celebrate [was]
good, but we know we have to turn around and practice hard for a Baylor team that we barely beat.” The pressure of beating a team twice in one season is hard enough, but Baylor’s overtime loss to the Cyclones on a day where they out-shot Iowa State 21-7 is sure to inject even more motivation into the Bears during the tournament. Interim head coach Tony Minatta said the team worked more on pressure drills in the few days of practice to prepare for another strong Baylor attack. Even with the excitement of the postseason looming, Minatta says the team has not lost focus. “Saturday’s practice was pretty light, but on Sunday we had the whole group back together,” Minatta said. “They played incredibly well [Sunday] and looked sharp, looked good, and from what I can see they are incredibly focused and looking forward to the opportunity.” The Cyclones arrived in Kansas City on Monday in
preparation for their 11:30 a.m. game on Nov. 6. The team was scheduled for an hour-long practice session on Nov. 5 in the only formal practice the Cyclones will get before taking on Baylor in the tournament. Minatta said the 11:05 a.m. time slot for practice is directly after Baylor’s practice on Nov. 5. The Cyclones hope to benefit from the similar time slots that practice and game times happen to fall. The team isn’t sweating the early kickoff, either. Iowa State played two noon games this season, winning both by a combined score of 6-0. Baylor only played one noon game this season, a loss to West Virginia. However, game time is
Big 12 tournament Who: (4) Iowa State vs (5) Baylor Bears What: 1st round Big 12 Championships Where: Swope Soccer Village, Kansas City, Mo. When: 11:30 a.m., Nov. 6 Media: TV - Big 12 Digital Network
likely not going to have much effect on the two teams ready to play in the Big 12 tournament. The Cyclones are prepared to defend a Baylor attack that failed to produce a goal against them in Ames. “They are a good team and play a very unique style,” said goalkeeper Maddie Jobe. “We know what they are really good at, but we also know what their weaknesses are, so I think we are prepared.” For the seniors, however, the game will bring together a unit that has stuck together for four seasons. In what has been an emotional and breakthrough season for the team, the graduating class has made it a memorable one. “We are unified on and off the field,” Reyes said. “We all wore all yellow [in our last practice] of the regular season against the underclassmen and just to see the way after playing together for four years knowing what each person is going to do ... it’s beautiful. I’m going to miss them all.”
Clarete makes big splash as freshman after summer competitions in Canada By Chris.Wolff @iowastatedaily.com Though she is only a freshman, Karyl Clarete is no stranger to the big stage. This past summer, Clarete competed in multiple big stage events in her home country of Canada. She competed in the Western Canadian Championships, Canadian Age Group Nationals, Canadian Summer Nationals, Canadian Summer Games and even the Canadian World Championship trials. Not only did she compete, she came home with a few medals as well. She won a total of three gold medals, three silver medals and two bronze medals from these competitions. Aside from the success in Canada, these experiences have also set her up for success at Iowa State. “They were a lot of fun,” Clarete said of the summer events. “It was a really good learning experience. Putting myself through those four to five day meets really puts me in a good position for conference [meets].” Clarete’s summer action has translated into success early on in her career at Iowa State. Through four dual
meets, Clarete has won individual events seven times and has been a part of three winning relay teams. Perhaps even more impressive than the number of wins is the number of different events she has been able to win in. Clarete has wins in the 500 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 200 individual medley, 400 freestyle, and had the ninth best time in school history in the 1000 freestyle. The freshman’s versatility has been a huge bonus for the Cyclones this year. “We can put her in multiple events and she’ll go out there and swim her heart out,” said ISU coach Duane Sorenson. “She doesn’t take a race off.” You wouldn’t be able to tell by the results, but Clarete says she has had an adjustment period and had to deal with some differences in the competition here as opposed to the competition back home in Canada. “I had never swam a dual meet before,” Clarete said. “With my club team we trained for four-day meets, so this is fairly different.” The Cyclones season started off with five straight dual meets.
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Freshman Karyl Clarete performs the butterfly stroke during a swim practice on Monday. Clarete, originally from Canada, has been in a transition period in her training, but her success and versatility encourage the whole ISU swimming team.
Clarete had only ever trained for meets that spanned multiple days and had more rest time in between meets. She had to adjust to a new training style, geared towards having dual meets almost every weekend. Clarete enjoys the team aspect of college swimming. Her club swimming career didn’t feature any dual meets and never emphasized the team score, only the individual’s performance. “I think it’s a lot of fun being able to race in a team environment more than just individually,” Clarete said. Another adjustment has been the races she competes in. Canada races swimming events in meters, whereas the United States races events in yards. Aside
from the unit change, Clarete has also raced in events that she was previously unfamiliar with. “My main events that I swim here, besides the 200s, are really foreign to me,” Clarete said. “I had never swam the 500 or 1000 yard races.” It seems as if the adjustment period for Clarete is over. She has become one of the top scorers on the team in her freshman campaign and her teammates have rallied around some of her performances, most notably against Nebraska when Clarete came from a full body-length down and almost out-touched the first place finisher. Though she finished second, her time was still good enough for the ninth best time in school history in the
1000 freestyle. It was also the first time Clarete had raced in that event. “That pumped up the whole team,” said Emily Wiltsie, senior and a team captain, of Clarete’s performance against Nebraska. “When she wins, it kind of pumps us all up.” While Clarete has made a splash for the Cyclones already, she isn’t satisfied yet. Her long-term goals include getting on the podium at the Big 12 conference meet, as well as getting to the podium at nationals back home in Canada. For now, Clarete is focused on taking things day by day, practice by practice, and meet by meet. “I definitely just want to keep improving,” Clarete said.
For the first time since the start of its Big 12 schedule, Iowa State was ranked in the top 25. The Cyclones’ high ranking showed in its sweep of South Dakota. The No. 25 ISU volleyball team (15-6, 8-2 Big 12) defeated South Dakota (18-9, 9-2 Summit League) in its break from Big 12 play on Tuesday. The 3-0 win (25-14, 25-22, 25-22) against the Coyotes was the Cyclones’ fifthstraight win. “I thought we served well. They were a really good scrappy team and forced us to take a lot of swings. I thought after the second set we did at little better at keeping the ball in play and making them play Capezio more defense,” said senior libero Kristen Hahn. In the first set, Iowa State held South Dakota .000 hitting percentage and only seven kills. The Coyotes’ numbers in the JohnsonLynch second set improved when they hit .110 against the Cyclones. South Dakota finished the match with 29 total team kills and a .128 hitting percentage on the night. The Coyotes added 42 digs and 10 total team blocks against the Cyclones. Iowa State hit almost .300 during the sweep with freshman outside hitter Ciara Capezio leading the offense. In the first set, Capezio had eight kills in 11 attempts and no errors for the Cyclones. In three sets, she had 19 total kills and finished the night with a .593 hitting percentage. “Capezio obviously had a terrific night and made a lot of really good choices on attack,” said ISU coach Christy Johnson-Lynch. “We’re asking Capezio to do everything. She’s got to hit but she’s got to pass and play defense and serve. That’s a lot for a freshman. “ Capezio added to her offensive performance with two aces against South Dakota. She also had five digs and a solo block for Iowa State. “This last week in practice I’ve been focusing on going hard, making good shots and hitting high on every ball. I think it paid off tonight,” Capezio said. Before the match against South Dakota, Capezio was second in the Big 12 in service aces. With the two she had against the Coyotes, she now averages 0.37 aces per set. The Cyclones had three total aces against South Dakota and leads the Big 12 in the category. Iowa State as a team averages 1.77 aces per set. “[Capezio is] really a nice passer and server,” JohnsonLynch said. “It’s hard to hold up that well passing and serve so tough as a freshman. I think she’s doing a terrific job in those areas of the game especially.” The win against South Dakota makes it five straight for Iowa State. With only six matches remaining on their schedule, the Cyclones still have the goal of winning out the season. “A match like this is absolutely critical. We have to win matches like these to even have a shot to do some of the things we’d like to do in the NCAA [tournament],” Johnson-Lynch said. “We’ve got to keep pushing.”
Winning streaks A win against Oklahoma in October 2012 started a winning streak for Iowa State. The Cyclones went on to win 10-straight matches to finish out their regular season. Iowa State finished second in the Big 12 and made the NCAA tournament. The Cyclones won two more matches in the tournament before losing to Stanford in the Sweet 16. This season, Iowa State began a winning streak last month with 11 matches remaining. The win against South Dakota Tuesday made it five in a row for the Cyclones.
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Mountaineering Club seeks to join with Outdoor Recreation Group wants to promote climbing, offer students ‘best of both worlds’ By Kyle.Heim @iowastatedaily.com The Mountaineering and Climbing Club made their most recent trip to Columbia, Mo. this past weekend, marking their fourth major expedition this fall. The trip included rock climbing throughout Capen Park along with outdoor camping. The club has already traveled to Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne, Minn., Pictured Rock County Park in Monticello, Iowa, and Palisades State Park in Garretson, S.D., this semester. Their next trip is scheduled for Nov. 22-26 when they travel to Red River Gorge, Ky. The club currently consists of 15 active members and serves as an affordable and more available alternative to the ISU Outdoor Recreation Program. The club is hoping to some day combine forces with the recreation program because both organizations share common interests. A combined organization of the two would allow students the opportunity to receive the best of both worlds. The Outdoor Recreation Services provide opportunities for students ranging from rock climbing and zip lining in Arkansas to ice climbing and cross country skiing in Colorado, while the only downfall being the limited amount of time students have to sign up before the trips fill up. “We’ve always been interested in working with the recreation services on climbing,” said club faculty adviser
and Biochemistry/Biophysics professor Richard Honzatko. “They want to promote climbing … we want to promote climbing. They want to go on trips … we want to go on trips. They want to teach safe climbing … we want to teach safe climbing. “There are a lot of people who can’t get on the recreation trips that should be in this club to take advantage of the trips we’re doing here, but I don’t know if they’re aware of that. We get along quite well with recreation services, but we still haven’t knitted together our interests.” Members of the club enjoy meeting new people who are interested in the some thing and learning different strategies associated with climbing. “It’s a great place to meet new people who like to do the same sort of activities outside and learn new skills,” freshman and club president Nick Hamel said. Hamel joined the club as a way to make climbing a larger part of his life. Hamel said he started climbing four years prior to his freshman year, but just didn’t get to do it enough. As president of the club, Hamel has been in charge of making sure the club meetings run smoothly, making sure the club accomplishes what needs to get done so they can continue climbing and continue using the university’s resources. Hamel said the club is always looking to add new members. Just last month freshman Austin Renes joined the club and plans to take his first trip with them when they travel to Kentucky during Thanksgiving break. “I just started climbing a lot this year. I wanted to learn more about climbing and find people who also enjoy climbing to climb with,” Renes said. “Also, going out on trips and just having fun together.”
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Tyler Reiser, sophomore and club gear manager, is climbing at Pictured Rock County Park in Monticello, Iowa. The club has taken several trips this semester and plans to take more.
Noncompetitive clubs offer advantages for students By Harrison.March @iowastatedaily.com Sports clubs at Iowa State typically revolve around the chance to remain competitive, but at a level below the varsity squads on campus. Often overlooked, however, are the clubs that provide an experience unique from competition-driven groups. Without the pressure to perform at a competitive level week in and week out, clubs based on common interests serve as a great opportunity to have a good time with fellow students and bond over passions for the activity. “I’ve been climbing for five years,” said Nick Hamel, president of the ISU Mountaineering and Climbing Club and sophomore in industrial engineering. “The [climbing] club is a great way to meet a good group of people who are pretty laid back and just really enjoy climbing.” The Mountaineering Club has more than 30 active members, according to Hamel. The club has already made two out-ofstate trips this year and hopes to continue their tradition of traveling to Mt. Rainier in the spring
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The ISU Mountaineering and Climbing Club visited Mount Rainier on its trip to Washington last spring. The club has already made two out-of-state trips this year and hope to continue their tradition of traveling to Mt. Rainier in the Spring Semester.
semester. ISU’s aviation club, the Flying Cyclones, also seeks to engage participants by having them actively involved with all facets of flying. “The club is very member-oriented,” said
Sara Koniecko, junior in aerospace engineering and president of Flying Cyclones. “The club is open to anybody who just wants to learn more about aviation, and we do what we can to help them get there.”
Koniecko, who has her pilot’s license, also said that the Flying Cyclones help provide members with a more affordable way to take the general information portion of the pilot’s license test. “We try to give people
the chance once per year,” Koniecko said of the licensure preparation. “We can help them pass the basic knowledge portion of the test and from there they just have to pass the flying test.” Teaching the funda-
mentals of a sport is crucial in clubs that revolve around common interests. According to Roberto Cobian, sophomore in biology and president of the ISU Longboarding Club, this allows for all members to have a better time. “I try to teach the basics to everybody who wants to learn them,” Cobian said. “Once everyone knows how to push, balance themselves and the rest [of the basics], riding starts to be a lot more fun.” Cobian also uses his leadership role in the club to promote safety in the sport of longboarding. “Most importantly, we want everyone who rides to know how to do it safely,” Cobian said. “We teach how to act around cars and that riders should always wear helmets, even [when riding] between classes.” Though these clubs highlight the fun to be had with sports, they still provide members with the chance to improve their skills. “Anyone can climb,” Hamel said. “But being around people who can and want to make you better is great … [Climbing] can be competitive, but you don’t have to be spectacular to enjoy the sport.”
Tennis team ends fall season, prepares for spring competition By Courtney.Giese @iowastatedaily.com The ISU tennis team finished its fall season this past weekend after competing in six tournaments in a variety of different locations. According to head coach Armando Espinosa, the most impressive thing from the season was the team’s record since a majority of the players returned from tournaments losing only one match. “Regardless of the level of competition, if you have a winning percentage you are doing something right,” Espinosa said. Although the team had a winning percentage in singles matches, Espinosa believes they still have work to do in the dou-
bles pairings. He feels that it is essential for the team to improve in doubles in order to compete at the higher level needed for the spring season. For, Emma Waites, ISU’s only senior, she also felt the fall season went well, and in some aspects, even better than she initially thought. Since she had an internship this past summer, she was not able to practice as much as she would have preferred. “By taking advantage of the extra hitting opportunities that the coaches presented us, I got to work on things specific to my game and focus more on my game plan individually,” Waites said. Although the season went
better than she expected, Waites’ biggest challenge was overcoming her nerves. “As a senior it’s my last opportunity to perform well and make an impact on the team,” she said. “In order for me to do that, I have to put my nerves aside and just play the game to the best of my ability.” Waites believes that by working on her confidence in her game plan and knowing who she is as a tennis player, she will be able to overcome these nerves for the spring season. Espinosa also feels it is important for the team to know who they are as tennis players regardless of whom they are competing against. Waites expects the spring competition to be tough, howev-
er also feels the Cyclones will be ready to compete. “We have a lot of talent and I am excited to see what the spring will bring for the team and for me as a senior,” Waites said. Although Waites feels the team will be ready to compete, Espinosa recognizes there is still work that has to be done from now until the beginning of the spring season. “The challenge is always coming back prepared to compete within a week of school starting, so we need to make sure that the player’s game stays sharp through the holidays,” Espinosa said. The Cyclones will resume competition on Jan. 17 in Fort Myers, Fla. for the Florida Gulf Coast Invitational.
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Emma Waites prepares to return the ball during her singles match.
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Cancer (June 21-July 22) Today is an 8 -- This phase is good for compromise. For example, stick to your budget. Really listen to your partner and to your own words, so you don’t say something you don’t mean. Keep or change your promises. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 9 -- Creativity floods your zone. Dive into imagination and discover something you didn’t know about yourself. Take care of your physical body. You’re asked to assume authority. Your willingness to stand firm helps. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8 -- Shift your approach from the analytical left brain to the creative right. Love continues to be part of the big picture. Friends help you keep priorities straight. Repurpose something that would have been tossed.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 9 -- New opportunities for making money keep showing up. Revise your budget, planning for the long term. Don’t forget to consider expenses. Everything’s easier when you love your work. If you don’t, look for the silver threads.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 9 -- Find the time and space for quiet contemplation. Disconnect from social media or other distractions for a while. Focusing on a personal passion project could yield surprising results.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 9 -- You’re surrounded by love these days. Add extra doses of self-confidence to the equation, and the result can be explosive. Take charge of your destiny without breaking the rules. Get creative. Involve someone fun.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 8 -- You’re inclined to play, and that’s fine. But don’t let it distract you from accomplishing your goals. In fact, use your playfulness to increase your productive output. Your friends are a big help.
Sudoku
by the Mepham Group
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 9 -- Add enthusiasm and inspiration to your projects by looking for the heart connection. Use what you know and what you feel. Can you hear the sound of love? Fill your home with space and lightness. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is an 8 -- Confront what you think you know. Watch what you take for granted. The prize is not in the answer but in the questioning. Make an important long-distance contact. Take care of a friend.
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Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk
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