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Crowds of people gathered to watch the bacon-eating contest at the Iowa State Bacon Expo. The second annual event took place from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center.

Bacon Expo draws crowds of bacon enthusiasts; educates attendees about pork industry By Chrissy.Dittmer @iowastatedaily.com

he parking lots were full. The lines were buzzing. The second annual Bacon Expo brought in a crowd. The event took place on Saturday afternoon at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center, where visitors had the opportunity to learn about the pork industry, see entertainment and, of course, sample bacon. “Since this is our second annual Bacon Expo, we have had a lot better attendance than last year,” said Shelby Fields, security committee member. Fields added that they saw a large spike in ticket sales from community members, rather than students. “That makes us look awesome as a student body,” she said. “Educating people and giving them hands on experience is great.” Visitors started the event with a video explaining the role the pork industry plays in feeding a growing global population with an increasing demand for animal protein. A statistic in the video quoted “by the year 2050 the world will need a 50 percent increase in pork products.” This set a tone of education to the show that some visitors were not expecting. “We thought we’d just eat some bacon, but we’re learning all about pork production,” said Katharine Suski, a visitor attending with her husband Roger, and daughters Anna and Ella. The Suskis, who bought their tickets as soon as they heard about the event, were surprised at how well it was organized. “For a student run event, this is incred-

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The ISU Meat Science Club was represented by Kelsey Carlson, left, Emily Usinger and Jennifer Levey. The event helped promote and teach people about the pork industry. In 2050, the world will need 50 percent more pork products.

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Jackson Sterle, 12, left, and Ashley Smeby, sophomore in agronomy and animal science, educate visitors about the pork industry with live pigs. The educational, family-friendly event attracted people and companies from all across Iowa and the nation.

ROTC training receives top marks By Kelly.McGowan @iowastatedaily.com JOHNSTON, Iowa — Bare feet lined the wall by the Beyer pool as uniformed ROTC cadets sat and listened to Ryan Brady explain rules for the swim portion of the badge competition that took place this weekend on campus and at Camp Dodge. The line was broken in the center by a few pairs of tan army boots worn by ROTC instructors and armed forces members. Amid those, in black boots and with a slightly different, tanner, greener camouflage pattern on his uniform, sat Mike Kitzler, Sgt. Maj. of the German army. Kitzler visited Ames to watch and present awards for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition. Stationed in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, he serves as a liaison officer and advises German commanders and instructors. A secondary part of his job is to make this badge competition available to soldiers. “It’s a visual sign that the German army and American army are very much in cooperation with one another,” said Brady, a senior in history. Kitzler said that competition builds networks, relationships and leadership development. The foreign badge will follow

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Kitzler said that it is difficult to do it all in a weekend. He said that it is an accomplishment to meet the challenging foreign regulations of the competition. “Most of the Americans can’t swim,” Kitzler said. “When I grew up in Germany, my father threw me in the pool and I had to swim.” He said that learning to swim is a part of the German culture at a younger age and noticed at

Respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, is a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every person in the world gets this virus. The virus manifests cold-like symptoms for most people, but it can cause severe pneumonia in infants, especially babies born premature, and in the elderly, said Dr. Mark Ackermann, professor in veterinarian pathology and acting chairman of veterinary clinic science department. Ackermann is using lambs to research possible human treatments for the virus. He developed an interest in researching animal models of human diseases because his father was a pharmacist. “It does two things. It helps a little bit with animals and it helps with human disease conditions,”

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Army ROTC held its annual swim testing Saturday at Beyer Hall’s indoor pool. Members of Army ROTC were challenged to swim 100 meters in under four minutes while still in uniform. They then had to remove their unifom without touching the bottom of the pool.

cadets through their career on their dress uniforms. “Many of the awards that cadets receive stay with them only while they are cadets,” said Lt. Col. Richard Smith, professor and chair of the Military Science and Tactics department. “It’s really neat for the cadets to be able to get [this badge] at the jumping off point of their careers.” Participants that earned a badge met minimum requirements for basic testing on Friday, which included an 11X10 meter sprint, flexed arm hang and a

1000 meter run. Saturday was the swim and pistol shoot. The award ceremony, which took place on Sunday, was preceded by a road march during where participants carried 35 pound rucksacks. There was also a first aid and an equipment test. Performance determined if the participant earned a bronze, silver or gold medal. German soldiers must complete this series of tests every year to stay in the army. Their events are spread over many months.

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The Gold Star Hall memorial honored the ISU servicemen who fought in World War II and Vietnam on Nov. 8, 2013 in the Memorial Union. This year’s ceremony will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Anne Clifford, the Msgr. James Supple Chair in Catholic Studies at Iowa State, will examine Pope Francis’s mission with attention to the significance of his name choice as he goes forth giving witness to love in both his words and deeds.

Gold Star Hall will hold its annual ceremony in honor of Veteran’s Day on Tuesday. Iowa State will induct ISU students, who have fallen while serving in the United States military, into Gold Star Hall. The ceremony is sched-

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uled from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. During last year’s ceremony, Iowa State honored two former students who lost their lives in battle. The first was Robert Lynn Hodson who was killed on a bombing mission over Germany in World War II. The second was James Lee Merrick Jr. who died over the Gulf of

ISU vs. Kansas The Cyclones fell to Jayhawks this past weekend 34-14 and dropped to the bottom of the Big 12. Assistant sports editor Alex Gook and football beat reporter Ryan Young discuss the loss and its possible ramifications in this week’s podcast. Go online to the multimedia section of the Daily’s website to listen.

Tonkin during the Vietnam War due to control failure. When the Memorial Union opened in 1928, Gold Star Hall was built to display names of those who attended Iowa State and died in World War I. Since then, names of servicemen and women who died in other wars and conflicts have been added.

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An ISU student reported being possibly sexually assaulted on Oct. 26. The assault may have happened inside a room in the Birch-Welch-Roberts residence complex, according to a timely warning sent out by ISU Police on Nov. 7. Universities are required to notify the campus community of campus crimes by the Clery Act.

The assault was said to be a possibility because it is possible for an individual to be “so impaired or so intoxicated they are not sure what happened to them,” said Darin Van Ryswyk, investigations captain for ISU Police. “We want bystanders to look after their friends, and we need people to understand that they can be victimized so easily,” Van Rsywyk said.

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An Argentine tango dance class took place at the Memorial Union on Sunday. The class, which takes place every Sunday, allows beginners, intermediates and advanced dancers to practice their tango skills.

Ames community learns how to tango By Wendy.Cardwell @iowastatedaily.com Argentine tango music filled the room as Dennis Lavrov danced with his partner, stopping periodically to critique and teach the other couples with him. Lavrov, an ecology, evolution and organismal professor, was the substitute instructor for an Argentine tango dance class Sunday. Argentine tango dance classes take place every Sunday in room 3512 on the third floor of the Memorial Union. There are a variety of tango classes, beginning at

basic levels, offered to the Ames community. The Argentine tango is a complex improvisational dance, considered to be the most challenging of all the partnered dances. “Tango is improvised, you dance with your partner and with the music. You don’t have to memorize anything. I danced tango all around the world. I started in London, and I now dance tango wherever I go. It’s all based on technique,” said Valerie Williams, the regular instructor of the class. According to her website, Williams teaches students how to dance the melody by teaching im-

provisation as well as steps. Williams teaches all skill levels and also gives private lessons. “I am a professional dancer. I make my living as a modern dancer and for me social dance is a completely different thing, for me tango is the best intersection of technique and expression. I also love that I get to have a conversation with my partner while I’m dancing,” Williams said. The first section of Argentine tango class takes place from 4 to 5 p.m. Beginners are introduced with a different figure or element of tango each week where they practice technique and figure.

From 5 to 7 p.m. the dance floor is opened for more experienced dancers where they are able to show off their different styles. “Depending on the Sunday, there is a variation of people who come to both the beginner’s classes and [to] attend the open dancing,” Lavrov said. In Tango 1, the beginning level, individuals learn the basics of dancing, learn what it takes to get moving on the dance floor, how to dance from the center of the body and how to link basic figures. In Tango 2, which is the intermediate level, individuals learn vocabulary for dancing tango like

axis, giro, parade, gancho, sacada and more. In Tango 3, which is the advanced level, participants learn the necessary techniques to improve dancing, learn more complex figures and gain a stronger understanding of the underlying structure of tango dancing and music. “There is a physical benefit, which includes balance, improved rhythm, clarity of walking. You have all those direct benefits for anybody who studies Argentine tango. Beyond that there is an exhilaration in dancing tango,” Williams said. These classes are open to the public. Anyone has

the ability to purchase a punch card, or entrance fee to the class, and is encouraged to attend as often as their schedule allows. For five punches, it costs $35 for students and faculty who are affiliated with Iowa State. For the public, it costs $45 for five punches. They are good for any Sunday but must be used within a year. Tango dancing is also available at Cafe Diem and at the ISU Ballroom Dance Club’s socials. “It is such a wonderful class to come to, it helps me get out of the house, and this a passion of mine,” said Sarah Hansen, Ames resident.

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Office of Risk Management assists with youth safety By Danielle.Fergson @iowastatedaily.com Before Brenda Allen can be involved with her favorite outreach program with the youth of Iowa, she and all the other ISU faculty, staff or student volunteers have to go through the proper training. Youth outreach programs at Iowa State can include anything from an afternoon at the swimming pool to overnight camping trips. The offices of Risk Management, Conference Planning and Manage ment and ISU Extension and Outreach are holding youth program training for ISU youth program leaders, administrators and student organizations that are involved with youth outreach programs from 1 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 11. Required preregistration ends today and can be done by emailing orm@ iastate.edu. Youth activities and programs can include educational outreach sessions, precollegiate programs, sports camps and more and can range from a few hours a day on campus to an overnight trip off campus. Ages involved in these programs can range from elementary to high school and sometimes pre-kindergarten. Though Nov. 11’s training is primarily for youth programs, the Office of Risk Management is also involved with programs that involve ISU students and employees. Allen is an extension

program specialist with the 4-H Youth Development program. She said there are a number of different risk management tactics to take into consideration when planning events with minors. Planners must think about the proper adultto-youth ratio, methods of transportation depending on the event, the amount of space used, dietary needs, health restrictions and more, she said. Different youth and 4-H programs call for different protocols and concerns, so Allen said the department works closely with the Office of Risk Management. “When we’re going to be out at the 4-H camp with the challenge course or doing something in the woods, that’s very different than sitting in a classroom on campus,” she said about looking into different risk concerns. Steve Wieneke, risk specialist with the Office of Risk Management, said the office has its hand on every outreach program, especially those dealing with youth on and off campus. The training, he said, happens about eight to nine times a year or upon need and works with programs that occur both on and off campus. “Our goal is to provide an opportunity to provide awareness of policies, procedures and forms or paperwork that needs to be completed for conducting youth programs,” Wieneke said. Allen said the programs have yearly updates and trainings but are updated

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of new policies throughout the year when necessary. “[Risk management] has just become a part of our planning,” Allen said. “When we do activities, risk management is always something that’s taken into consideration. That’s part of our protocol.” Iowa State has three primary youth-related policies: Youth Activities; PreCollegiate Programs and Camps; and Volunteers and Children in the Workplace, such as job shadow opportunities on campus. These policies explain the proper procedures that

need to be taken before a group can interact with youth, the necessary faculty and staff supervision and can sometimes identify when a background check is needed. Different programs have different levels of interaction between the volunteers or staff and the minors involved. Therefore some employees, students or volunteers may need to go through a lowlevel background check. Programs with higher interaction levels may require those involved to go through a criminal back-

ground check. Iowa State has six different interaction codes that explain levels of contact each program may allow or require. “Where we have specific youth program opportunities where we offer dance programs, swimming lessons, wrestling camps, where they have physical contact that’s going to be likely in order to teach a person how to do one of those types of things,” Wieneke said. “We look at what we need to do to properly scope what the appropriate level of interaction

we’re going to have and what the recommended ratio of adults to students are for interacting in a youth program.” The main goal for the training, Wieneke said, is to make sure the youth and program supervisors stay safe and learn from the experience. “We spend a great deal of time making sure they understand why we have policies set forward ... why it’s important to keep minors safe when they come to [Iowa State] or when we go out to do an outreach program,” he said.

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Trang Leminh, left, and Jamie Hatzis represent Olde Main Brewing Company as an event sponsor at the 2nd annual Iowa State Bacon Expo. The Expo brings dignity back to Iowa State, which was lost because of Veishea’s cancellation.

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The state of Iowa recently outlawed teleconference abortions, which allowed women to receive abortions without going to an abortion clinic. Columnist Esaw argues that while women should think about their decision, they should also be allowed to make that decision on their own.

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bortion is a right for women. Women deserve to have a choice when it comes to their abortion rights. It’s their body, their situation and their life. Only the women who are pregnant know if a baby would be brought up in the right environment. So why take that right away? In Iowa, abortion rights are similar to a tug-of-war game. Planned Parenthood is pulling one end while the State of Iowa is pulling on the other. In the past months, Planned Parenthood lost the fight for women to be able to have teleconference abortions and consultations with their doctor. According to The Iowa Republican, “A doctor is not present during the procedure but instead administers the abortioninducing drugs after chatting with the patient via

teleconference.” The Iowa House passed a ban on teleconference abortions saying that it endangered the pregnant mother and the fetus. Planned Parenthood filed lawsuit but lost. While I believe that women still deserve the right to have an abortion, I also think having a teleconference abortion should be banned. Abortions should be conducted safely and by professionals in a hospital or clinic. “Abortion is one of the safest surgical procedures for women in the United States. Less than 0.5% of women obtaining abortions experience a complication,” according to guttmacher.org Because of the uproar of abortions, Iowa’s new restrictions say that if a patient is a minor a parent or guardian must be notified before an abortion takes place. Public funding is also available for abortion but only in cases of rape, incest or when

the life of the patient is in danger. The governor must approve each Medicaidfunded abortion. These restrictions are not bad. They help regulate abortions and increase the knowledge of abortion between families and the government. Abortion is a second chance to life and hopefully a lesson learned. Having a child, though some may think so, is not a mistake. Unfortunately, many parents treat their children as one. Those parents should take full responsibility of their actions. But if they don’t have stability and money to fend for themselves, how are they going to take care of someone else? If teleconference abortions are banned in Iowa then self-induced abortions have the possibility of occurring more often. These abortions are neither safe nor healthy for the mother or her fetus. Methods of self-induced abortions can include kicks and blows to the abdomen, using a

hanger or similar device inserted into the uterus through the cervix, or piercing the fetus by inserting a knitting needle, hat pin or bobby pin into the uterus through the cervix. Other more extreme cases have included the insertion of a rubber tube or catheter into the uterus and attempting to suck the fetus out or blowing air into the uterus to cause miscarriage. These are extremely painful and damaging to the mother. I would rather see these women go to a clinic rather than have them go through with any of these horrific methods. Remember that you can’t change a person’s mind. With that being said, if a women wants an abortion, she will find a way to do so. Keeping teleconference abortions legal in Iowa keeps women in Iowa safe. Women need to stand up for their rights; hopefully, Iowa will make the right choice in protecting women’s rights.

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Ernst must stay connected to Iowan roots By Rob Humble, Ames community member Senator Ernst, Congratulations on winning the Senate seat on Tuesday. I spent the last several months advising my friends and family against supporting you in the election. I

disagree with many of the positions you embraced in the course of your campaign. That being said, you ran an effective operation, and for that you have my respect. I want you to be a successful champion for Iowans while in Washington. I strongly urge you to support legislation promoting education, infrastructure

Following this summer’s decision by Iowa State University administration to put an end to Veishea, students and the Ames community were forced to accept the loss of a near centurylong tradition. Those most affected by loss were the student organizers whose hard work went to waste. The loss of Veishea does not, however, represent the loss of all student led events. Events such as the weekend’s Bacon Expo gave students the opportunity to plan and hold a community wide activities. Iowa State’s event is the only student run Bacon Expo in the nation. Therefore, the event is proof that ISU students possess the drive and ingenuity to generate an ever increasing amount of leadership opportunities. Students that want to get involved with university events have the opportunity to choose from numerous organizations to meet their demands. Perhaps even more encouraging is the fact that even if the specific desires of a group of students hoping to plan an event are not currently met, the resources and infrastructure exist to help them meet their goals. Even if there is not a club or organization that fits the mold of what a student is looking for, they have the chance to create their own group or organization at Iowa State. Currently, there are over 800 student run clubs and organizations on Iowa State’s campus. The Student Activities Center page on the Iowa State website helps students find or start organizations that interest them, while also featuring a resources section which provides helpful tips for organizations ranging from receiving official Iowa State business cards to the creation of an organizational constitution. Additionally, it should be noted that ISU students will not earn back Veishea by doing nothing, or worse, by holding independent or alternative forms of Veishea centered solely around the reckless behaviors which led to the cancellation of the celebration. The event will instead be earned through the hard work of the student organizers and events, such as Baconfest. Yes, Veishea was the university’s most popular and cherished tradition. But for the time being, we’ve killed it. The response of students and even some local businesses has been to propose pseudo-Veishea events. These events will not bring the tradition back and may in fact be counterproductive. Students should instead take the time to attend and support the multitude of events that we still have the privilege of attending. The conversation about taking Veishealike events, the one’s that celebrated students’ achievements, has been positive from the university. The administration won’t be the one to implement a new Veishea, but students can. As students, we can take the great things about Veishea, the hard work and pride, and turn out something great. Only by proving that the students of Iowa State are invested in the success of our campus events and by extending the success of our peers will we be able to earn back the official celebration of our favorite tradition. In showing that we value those two ideas, we will also show that we remember what Veishea was meant for, celebrating student success.

and basic research. These are necessary economic investments backed by a great deal of data. I am confident you can make evidence-based decisions while serving in the Senate, in doing so you can help ensure economic growth for Iowa and its people. I wish you the best over

the next six years. I am optimistic you can bring Iowa values to Washington. Expect to hear from me on a regular basis, just ask your colleague Senator Grassley! I know we won’t agree on everything, but I hope the two of us and the rest of the state can engage in constructive dialogue throughout your term. Make us proud Senator Ernst.

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Members of the ISU defense attempt to tackle Kansas running back Corey Avery as he scores a touchdown Saturday in Lawrence, Kan. The Cyclones fell to the Jayhawks 34-14.

ISU football alone at bottom of Big 12 By Beau.Berkley @iowastatedaily.com LAWRENCE, Kan. — ISU quarterback Grant Rohach knew there was a chance he’d play heading into the Saturday game against Kansas as Sam Richardson nursed a right shoulder injury sustained against Oklahoma. Rohach got the nod to start and found himself on the field. At the end of the game, when it was all said and done, Rohach sat in the locker room with his team. It was completely quiet. “I don’t know a feeling much worse than this,” Rohach said. Iowa State (2-7, 0-6 Big 12) suffered a deflating 34-14 loss to Kansas (3-6, 1-5 Big 12) on Nov. 8. The loss to the Jayhawks bumps Iowa State out of bowl contention, but that’s likely to take a backseat to the other concerns moving forward as Iowa State faces its final three games to round out the 2014 season. From its opening drive, Kansas took control and never let go. KU running back Corey Avery ran in the first touchdown of the day from fourteen yards out, exploiting Iowa State’s troubled tackling along the way. Kansas would score one more touchdown and a field goal to top the first quarter off with a 17-0 lead. The ISU offense also struggled mightily, as the rushing attack failed to muster any sort of presence and finished the quarter with negative seven yards, while Kansas racked up 104 rushing yards in the first quarter. Rohach also struggled in the first quarter, completing two of his seven passes for four yards. “They started fast, we started in reverse,” said ISU coach Paul Rhoads. “We did not start the game with the right frame of

mind to play Division-I football with. It’s a fast game, it’s a physical game it’s a violent game.” To start the second half, Iowa State appeared to start righting the ship. Holes were opening up for running back Aaron Wimberly, who finished the game with 98 yards, and Rohach found D’Vario Montgomery in the end zone and brought the score to 24-14. That was the closest the Cyclones would get on the day. Kansas continued to stall Iowa State drives and score during KU possessions. Rohach finished the day with 25 completions on 50 throws with two touchdowns and an interception, as well as one lost fumble. “There’s a lot that’s probably going to be placed on Grant for this and part of it’s going to be his and some of his plays and some of his decisions, but there’s a lot of people that contributed [to the performance],” Rhoads said. The casual observer can’t help but wonder if the change in quarterbacks had anything to do with the outcome of the game. “It shouldn’t have,” said center Tom Farniok. “Grant’s a good quarterback. We [the offensive line] have got to block better and get that running game going more.” The small Kansas student section piled on to the field after the victory, celebrating the team’s first win in the Big 12. For Rhoads, the outcome of the game still goes back to the first half. “This was a bad loss,” Rhoads said. “That’s not a knock on KU, it’s not about the opponent. That’s about the worst half [first half] of football that we’ve played in my six years here and I’m as hamed of that.”

Frustration settles in after Kansas loss Team expresses disappointment after bad defeat By Alex.Gookin @iowastatedaily.com LAWRENCE, Kan. — Frustration: it’s been building since the ISU football team’s seasonopening loss to North Dakota State. It continued to grow after allowing Kansas State and Texas comebacks. It became public when Jamie Pollard, ISU athletic director, made statements about officiating after the Oklahoma State loss. It manifested itself on the field in the team’s 45-point loss to Oklahoma. The frustration was all but vocalized by players and coaches. But, after a 20-point loss to a Kansas team that had only won two games, there was no hiding it. “Bad,” said center Tom Farniok. “It was just a lot of bad all around.” There was no sugarcoating it, and no positives were mentioned. For the first time all season, there was no mention of the next game on the schedule. The loss, as bad as any in the Paul Rhoads era, showed this team is frustrated. “[The] worst half of football that we’ve played in my six years here at Iowa State took place in the first 30 minutes,” Rhoads said. A new starting quarterback and a new starting middle linebacker — the anchors to both offensive and defensive units

— likely did not help. The passing game failed to get going early on, and Kansas was able to do essentially whatever they wanted on the defense through much of the first half. The health and depth of the team has taken a hit this season, no question. But losing to the Jayhawks was hardly even a distant concern to a team and fan base that had seen them beat Kansas teams time and time again. Down 24-0 in the second quarter, that reality started to set in. It did not help it happened on the road, either. Kansas had been 2-38 in conference play since 2010, and fans tore down a goalpost in last season’s only Big 12 win over West Virginia. Against Iowa State, it was a Gatorade bath for interim coach Clint Bowen, the fans rushing the field and a torn down goalpost. Losing to ranked teams is one thing, but losing to a team that celebrates wins over twowin teams is another. The team will be looking for answers in a bye week after showing a midseason surge in offensive production, bringing hope for a bowl game. Just two years after beating Kansas to become bowl eligible, the Cyclones were sent packing in Lawrence, Kan. with no bowl game in the future. The Cyclones are now playing for pride. With a struggling Texas Tech squad heading to Ames in two weeks, the team has a chance to save face. But with the Cyclones’ two worst losses fresh on their minds, the frustration out weighs the optimism. “Very frustrating, very upsetting,” Rhoads said.

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Junior guard Nicole “Kidd” Blaskowsky takes a shot during the women’s basketball game against Winona State on Sunday. The Cyclones won their second exhibition game 64-29 by relying on their 3-pointers.

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Senior guard Bryce Dejean-Jones dunks the ball against Viterbo on Friday at Hilton Coliseum during the exibition game. Dejean-Jones had 13 points and went 6-for-7 in the paint in his debut game for the Cyclones.

Men dominate exhibition game in packed Hilton Coaches say team needs to boost defense By Max.Dible @iowastatedaily.com What is there to learn from a 115-48 victory in an exhibition game that does not count in any way towards the regular or postseason? Perhaps more than the average fan would think. First and foremost, the value of a game like the one Iowa State Men’s Basketball played Friday against Viterbo lies in the eradication of troublesome butterflies, which can assault the intestinal fortitude of players not used to the raucous atmosphere inside Hilton. “I still remember the first time I took the court at Hilton and you get some jitters out of the way, especially the new guys,” said ISU coach Fred Hoiberg. “I told those guys before the game, those of you that take Hilton Coliseum for the first time will remember this night forever.” The 13,963 fans packed Hilton to the rafters, making their voices heard as the Cyclones pummeled Viterbo. Junior guard Naz Long, who incited the full house time and again by striping five of seven 3-pointers on his way to a 17 point night, said he was not taken aback by the fan turnout but that it was a great source of pride. “The fact that there were so many people in Hilton tonight was no surprise. It was just straight love,” Long said. “There was a line up two hours

before the game for an exhibition game. [That] is something that a lot of kids cannot say that they have a chance to play in front of. We are blessed to have that. We have the best fan base in the country.” The value for Long and his teammates extended beyond just getting the first Hilton showcase out of the way, as the team displayed a few glaring issues amidst the decimation of Viterbo. After the game, Hoiberg spent most of his time lamenting the effort on the defensive side of the ball. “Defensively, I thought we gave up too many open rhythm threes — especially in that first half,” Hoiberg said. “Talk was great for about the first four possessions and then it went down from there, so there are certainly some things we will watch film on and get better at.” Offensively, the final chapter of the 2014-15 regular season prologue was wrought with foreshadowing. The Cyclones shared the ball like a group of kids playing hot-potato at recess, totaling 26 assists and surpassing last year’s NCAA-leading average in that category by 7.5 dimes. Iowa State shot a blinding 60.3 percent from the field, including 1323 from behind the arc, matching their average total attempts from the 201314 campaign. The Cyclones also went deep on the bench, as all 10 of its eligible players saw action and scored at least three points. Senior transfer Bryce Dejean-Jones also conjured up some deja vu for ISU fans, who said goodbye to DeAndre Kane last March, as the senior transfer was

in the starting lineup and electrified the crowd with three break-away slams — including a two-handed 180 that brought the entire stadium to its feet. “I think [Dejean-Jones] just barely gave you guys a glimpse of what he can do,” said junior forward Georges Niang. “Obviously, you guys saw how athletic he was with those transition dunks ... He is going to score a lot of points for us so I am real excited for what he is going to do this year.” But the offense was not without its struggles either. “The last two days of practice I thought we tried to hit a lot of home runs and it just was not working very well,” Hoiberg said. “Then we come down and make two simple plays and it is amazing the quality of shots you get when you do that-when you have good spacing.” Iowa State has a week to work out the kinks before it takes the court for real against Oakland at 7 p.m. Friday at Hilton Coliseum.

By Harrison.March @iowastatedaily.com It’s a trademark of Bill Fennelly-coached teams. The Cyclones have done it in 612 consecutive regular season contests, dating back to February 1995, and it was on display Sunday at Hilton Coliseum. The ISU women’s basketball team continued its tradition of draining 3-pointers by shooting 7-of-16 en route to a 6429 exhibition win against Winona State. During Iowa State’s first three-point attempt of the game, guard Nicole “Kidd” Blaskowsky knocked it down and opened the ISU floodgates. The Cyclones went on to hit 6-of-11 3s in the half, led by Blaskowsky’s 4-of-6 showing from beyond the arc. Blaskowsky, who finished the game 5-of-8 from distance, led all scorers with 17 points in 23 minutes played. She was joined by ISU guard Brynn Williamson and 6-foot-5 freshman center Bryanna Fernstrom as the only Cyclones to cash in from downtown. Once the second half rolled around, the Cyclones shifted focus to the paint, where two freshmen post players — Fernstrom and Claire Ricketts — are still working on not only developing confidence but also improving their skills to compete at the college

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level. The looks didn’t come easy for Fernstrom and Ricketts, who combined shot 4-of-17, contributing to Iowa State’s 40.8 percent shooting on field goals. ISU guard Seanna Johnson admitted things are coming along a little slowly on the interior. “They are, but we’re focusing [on it],” Johnson said. “In practice we’re working on it. Games like this, this is where we need to work. No matter how many times they miss, keep getting it to the post, trust them and have faith in them.” Though the Cyclones shot just 1-of-5 on threepoint attempts in the second half, the cushion from the opening half proved enough for Iowa State to ride out the win comfortably. “It’s good, getting that good lead,” Blaskowsky said. “I think the main thing was just executing what we needed to get done. Regardless of the score, [Fennelly] has certain things that we as players have to withhold and take an understanding of, and tonight was definitely an example of that … Just staying focused and not getting bored.” While the Cyclones’ attack from deep proved lethal, the Warriors’ was just the opposite. Winona State also came out firing in the first

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half but failed to register a make on 10 attempts, almost half of which were airballed. The Warriors went on to miss their first seven such tries in the second half as well, before WSU guard MaKena Panning hit a triple for her only basket of the night. “I thought we defended well,” Fennelly said. “We made them take some tough shots, and then we made some good looks … When you’re making shots and court opens up, and you defend the way we were defending, making them take some tough shots, keeping them off the free throw line, that was good — very good.” As the Cyclones excelled in both shooting and defending at the arc, another staple of Bill Fennelly’s era was lacking. Following up a 14-of26 showing from the charity stripe against William Penn on Nov. 4, the Cyclones only attempted six free throws against Winona State and made just half of them. Though neither percentage was near where Fennelly wants it to be, the low number of trips to the line may be an even more troubling statistic. “That’s not good,” Fennelly said. “We’re a team that, historically, we’ve always taken great pride in the fact that we make more free throws than the other team shoots.”

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by Linda Black

Today’s Birthday (11/10/14)

It’s easier to accomplish your aim this year, especially now with Mercury, Venus, the Sun and Saturn in your sign. Results won’t happen by themselves, but efforts bear abundant fruit. Passion adds momentum. After 3/20, romantic adventures bloom with creative energy. After 4/4, cool it down with a quiet, introspective phase. Organize, plan and review. Discover love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries - 7

(March 21-April 19) Home’s a good place for you over the next couple of days. Provide family support. Let a friend inspire you. Graduate to the next level. Make household improvements. Give it an unusual twist. Play with color.

Taurus - 7

(April 20-May 20) Finish a study project now. Writing and recording go well, especially regarding articulating dreams and possibilities. Visualize success, and put that into words or pictures. Teach efficiency and conservation.

Gemini - 8

(May 21-June 20) Focus on making money. Beauty need not be the most expensive choice. Discuss your dreams. Listen to partners and colleagues for their view. Imagine the entire plot before committing funds.

Cancer - 8

(June 21-July 22) You’re even more powerful than usual for the next two days. Personal matters demand attention. Go for what you really want. Add a glamorous touch. Work faster and make more money.

Leo - 7

(July 23-Aug. 22) Today and tomorrow seem retrospective. A breakthrough comes after careful consideration. Demonstrate compassion toward others. You can get whatever you need. Something’s coming due.

Virgo - 7

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your friends really come through for you over the next few days. Envision a dream future. Fantasies may have to be delayed, but take notes anyway. Make another home improvement. Play house.

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Libra - 7

Scorpio - 7

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Make travel plans for the future. Household members are receptive. Avoid reckless spending. Go for a brilliant innovation. An unexpected windfall opens new possibilities. Dreams can come true.

Sagittarius - 7

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Consider an investment in your education to grow a profitable skill. Handle financial planning first. Friends offer good advice. A surge of passion lets you know you’ve found it. Get your partner aligned.

Capricorn - 7

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Best results come through collaboration with partners today and tomorrow. Finish what you promised to do, and dare to make new promises. Accept a gift, and share your appreciation.

Aquarius - 8

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today and tomorrow could get busy. Good news comes from far away. Your team comes up with a good plan. The details are important, so get involved. Visualize a job completed.

Pisces - 6

(Feb. 19-March 20) Romance is a growing possibility over the next few days. Travel may be involved, or an exploration. Keep listening. New opportunities arise. Don’t fall for a trick. Organize, clean and de-clutter. Choose family.

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(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Consider career advancement today and tomorrow. Step into leadership. Take responsibility for a matter of importance. Let your imagination wander. Follow your inner vision.

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A display table was set up to inform attendees about the different parts of a pig. There were many education booths set up at the expo, allowing people to learn about the lives of pigs. Other more competitive events included a bacon-eating contest and Bacon Voice, a bacon-themed sing-off.

49 Capricorn’s animal 50 Creates 54 Betting it all 58 “Hot corner” base 60 Cowboys quarterback Tony 61 R&B singer India.__ 62 Exposed 63 Explorer __ the Red 64 Reject as false 65 Brass or bronze 66 CPR pros 67 It’s a long story

Down 1 Put into office 2 Insignificant 3 Japanese cartoon style 4 Premium chocolate brand 5 Walk laboriously, as through mud 6 Quotable Berra 7 The stuff of many postcard photos 8 Burglaries 9 Hooded snake 10 King beaters 11 “It’s not true!” 12 Pants bottom 13 Decade tenths: Abbr. 21 Knucklehead 22 Chanted 26 Sch. with a Chat-

tanooga campus 27 Subscriptionbased home entertainment 29 Churchill of the United Kingdom 30 Charity’s URL ending 31 Fight stopper, for short 32 Cockeyed 33 Hidden supply 34 Free-spirited socializer 37 Poise 39 Former NBA center __ Ming 40 U.K. award 42 Painting or sculpture 46 “No argument from me” 47 Electrical capacitance units 49 Dizzy with delight 51 Divided country 52 Barely managing, with “out” 53 Parting words, perhaps after the visit suggested by the starts of 20-, 38-/40and 54-Across 55 Twistable cookie 56 Fail to mention 57 Mythical birds 58 TV schedule abbr. 59 Actor Holbrook

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Brynna Sankey, left and Becca Johnson represent Scratch Cupcakery at the Iowa State Bacon Expo. They served maple bacon and chocolate bacon bourbon cupcakes. Scratch Cupcakery is located in Des Moines.

ROTC p1 last year’s competition that many Iowa State cadets failed the swim test, but saw “phenomenal” improvement this year. To pass it, participants swam 100 meters in full uniform minus boots. Upon reaching the end, they removed their uniform while treading water without touching the side or bottom of the pool. Cadet Craig Stanley, senior in mechanical engineering, passed the swim test with time to spare. The time to beat was four minutes. “It’s like swimming with a parachute!” he yelled to the poolside viewers as

he swam on his back to the finish. His sleeve had come undone, adding more resistance. He unzipped and removed his uniform, exited the pool and heard his time; 2:45. Stanley said that it was physically draining but he enjoyed it. He earned a silver medal overall. “I have a mentality of ‘you should lead from the front, your men should be looking up to you’” Stanley said. “[This badge] shows you’re motivated and wanting to put your best foot forward and make the army look good.” Brady said that everything done in ROTC is meant to mimic positions

ible,” Katharine said. Teresa Bjork and Kristi Steinkamp, visitors and self-proclaimed fans of bacon, returned to the show this year for similar reasons. The family friendly atmosphere helped set this event apart from other bacon events, Bjork said. “Also, we remembered the cupcakes,” Steinkamp said, referring to the bacon cupcakes served at the expo. Though families enjoyed the event, royalty paid a visit as well. Elizabeth Glover, 2014 Iowa State Fair Queen, made an appearance at the expo at the request of the Iowa State Fair Board. As a 4-H member, Glover said she is familiar with animals and projects, but enjoyed learning about the pork industry. “I had no idea what to expect,” she said, “but I have been definitely learning more about the pork industry and how it impacts Iowa and the world.” The education system at Bacon Expo was also set up using a punch-card system, Lexi Delaney, committee member, said.

There were four stations, each with its own subject. They included gestation, farrowing, nursery and finishing, and at each station, visitors could get a punch. Once all four holes were punched, attendees could turn their cards in to be entered in a raffle. A stage at the event also hosted a meat fabrication working display, a baconeating contest and the finals for Bacon Voice. Luke Schneeman, junior in mechanical engineering, and Jacob Kottke, senior in mathematics, said they got involved in the bacon-eating contest through a friend who recommended it. “We’ve been mentally preparing,” Schneeman said. They added that they have tried drinking lots of water to expand their stomachs, and looked up more food eating contest tips online. “We’re probably going to take this too far,” Kottke said, “but that’s what this is all about!” The winner of the bacon-eating contest was Jared Wellik, sophomore in agricultural studies.

in the army, including his leadership position of organizing the event. “I love seeing people come out and compete and leave it all on the field,” he said. “I’m extremely happy with seeing everyone put in as much effort as I did to try and put the event together.” ISU’s ROTC program co-hosted the event with the Iowa National guard. Participants came from those and the Air National Guard as well as ROTC programs from Drake University, The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Dubuque and the University of Northern Iowa. “It really fosters that cooperation with other schools and ROTC pro-

grams to give them a chance at the rare opportunity of earning one of the badges,” said Austin Dummer, senior in marketing. “When you see someone wearing one of these badges, it really is a testament to their physical fitness as well as their moral capacity as a leader.” Of the over 20 competitions for the badge held nationwide this year, the weekend produced the largest group of gold winners. “The Iowa Guard and all of those who make up this team is what makes the Midwest and makes it special,” said Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr, adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard. “You do it. You do it right. You set the standard.”

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have been successful. This research can also be done on pre-term lambs, which are born before full gestation. Rats or mice that are born before full gestation usually die, but pre-term lambs resemble premature human babies, which makes studying the virus in the lambs helpful with studies of infected human babies. There is currently no vaccine for the virus. A vaccine developed in the 1960s actually made the virus worse. Currently only one therapy for the virus is available, but it is extremely expensive, and it does not work 100 percent of the time, said Ackermann. There is a need for vaccines of therapies, because the virus disposes humans to asthma and they can get re-infected, Ackermann said. To decide the next step in their research, Ackermann and his team will wait to see what grants they get approved to research.

SHEEP p1 Ackermann said. Research of this kind has been done before on mice and rats, but Ackermann has found that lambs are an improved model for research. Lambs and cattle naturally contract a strain of the virus that is similar to the human virus. Lambs are also susceptible to the human virus, and Ackermann said they use the human virus in lambs to conduct their research. “We are trying to learn how this virus causes a disease, and then we test therapies,” Ackermann said. Ackermann’s research has included testing some of his own therapies, as well as therapies developed by pharmaceutical companies. Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a part of Johnson and Johnson, and Ablynx, have given their therapies to Ackermann’s team in an effort to test on the lambs so that they can use the therapies

Dr. Mark Ackermann, interim chair for veterinary pathology, has been working with lambs to understand the respiratory diseases that plague humans. Lambs were chosen as subjects because of similar characteristics.

on humans. “RSV affects the lungs, and the anatomy of the lung of a lamb is similar to the lung of a human infant,” said Alejandro Larios-Mora, a graduate student working on research in this area. Similar characteristics make it easier to test working therapies on the lambs beforehand. Ackermann said re-

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