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Ames woman charged with murder after fatal shooting By Alex.Hanson @iowastatedaily.com Ames Police have charged a women with murder in the shooting death of her husband that was originally reported to police as an accident in October. Candace Cummings, 35, of Ames, is being held in the Story County Jail on charges of first-
degree murder, a felony, after an investigation of a shooting that took place Oct. 21 in Ames. Candace Cummings admitted in CANDACE CUMMINGS an interview with Ames Police on Tuesday that she shot her husband, Harland “Jesse” Cum-
mings, 36, because of the “stress” from their relationship, said Ames Police Commander Jason Tuttle. Candace Cummings was brought in for additional questioning after an investigation by police. Tuttle said when police responded to the shooting on Oct. 21, the story told by Candace Cummings “didn’t add up,” so they continued to investigate. At the time, police were told
the shooting was an accident at the residence at 206 West Date Court in Ames. Candace Cummings originally told police that someone heard a noise outside their trailer, went to a bedroom and retrieved a handgun and returned to the living room to look outside. When they returned to the bedroom, the gun went off and hit the male victim, Jesse Cummings,
who died at the scene. Candace Cummings and Jesse Cummings were married, and Tuttle said their children were in the trailer at the time but did not witness the shooting. The two were married in September 2009, according to an obituary for Jesse Cummings. He lived in Ames for 16 years and owned Cummings Construction, which he started in 2011.
A CALL FOR CHANGE Classifying a hate crime By Emily.Barske @iowastatedaily.com The United States is seeing high tensions between minoritized groups and majority groups across the country, and Iowa State is no exception. After a woman ripped an Iowa State student’s poster and shouted racial slurs during a Trump rally at a CyHawk tailgate, these tensions were brought to the university’s attention at a large scale. While it’s apparent to many that tensions are high across the country, it’s difficult to know how big of a problem hate crime is. An AP report this summer found that many state police agencies do not report hate crimes to the federal government because the FBI does not require them to do so. While an AP analysis found that “211 Emily Blobaum/Iowa State Daily of the 402 Iowa agencies that report data to the FBI Wesley Harris speaks about his concerns regarding the email sent out to students in response to the white heritage posters that were hung on campus have failed to submit hate crime information at last Thursday during the NAACP community discussion Tuesday. Harris said he doesn’t feel safe on campus. least once from 2009 to 2014,” the Iowa State Police Department is not one of those agencies. Multicultural Liaison Officer Nick Grossman with the Iowa State Police Department By Whitney.Mason said Iowa State alalso how the university administrators reacted. @iowastatedaily.com ready has to report In an email sent out late Thursday morning, the numbers for the administrators said the posters violated univerClery Act, so hate A sense of frustration, fear and misunderstand- sity facility and grounds use policy. crime numbers are “These posters also depict historical references ing guided a conversation Tuesday night between already available to administrators and Iowa State community mem- or messages that could evoke feelings of bias or report to the state. bers during an open discussion in response to the racism,” the email read, which was signed by “In general, it’s a “white heritage” posters found on campus last President Steven Leath, along with Senior Vice very difficult thing for President for Student Affairs Martino Harmon, Thursday. me to accept,” GrossThe posters, which were removed within hours Senior Vice President and Provost Jonathan man said of agencies of being discovered, had what many perceived as Wickert and Vice President for Diversity and Iowa State University - 2 total not reporting their racist messages and empathized with white su- Inclusion Reginald Stewart. 1, on campus, classified as vandalism, motivated by hate crime numbers. Many felt that the email was detached from the premacy. However, many students were not just sexual orientation “Being transparent upset with the fact that the posters existed, but real experiences that many were feeling, includ1, on campus, classified as harassment, motivated by race is what people want ing NAACP Chapter President Keia Carter, who to see.” said the poster was not acceptable and “people University of Iowa - 2 total From his work as a feel threatened by these things.” 1, on campus, classified as intimidation, motivated by multicultural liaison Iowa State’s NAACP Chapter hosted the conethnicity officer, Grossman versation. 1, on campus, classified as vandalism, motivated by believes that hate “It’s just added stress no one’s addressing,” sexual orientation crimes are underreCarter said. “We shouldn’t be scared to sit in our ported. classrooms.” University of Northern Iowa 0 total Iowa’s hate crime Students in attendance were quick to agree No hate crimes reported statute includes aswith Carter’s statement. sault, arson, tresHarmon, who was one of the administrators passing and criminal in attendance, agreed with Carter and the other mischief committed students, and was not afraid to display his frusIowa State University - 1 total because of the pertrations over the posters. 1, occurred on public property, classified as an aggravated son’s “race, color, “Hurtful. Ill-informed and inconsistent,” Harassault, motivated by race religion, ancestry, mon said about the posters. “These individuals national origin, powere slick enough to use ethnicity and a symbol University of Iowa - 0 total litical affiliation, sex, to challenge us as an institution.” No hate crimes reported 2015 sexual orientation, Harmon added that the posters were ultimateage or disability” or a ly taken down due to the institution’s policies, as University of Northern Iowa - 1 total person’s association mentioned in the community-wide email. 1, occurred off campus, classified as intimidation with someone be“I was one of the officers that took down the incident, motivated by race cause of those charposters and it hurt,” said Dwight Hinson, one of
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Malik Burton, president of Black Student Alliance, poses a question during the NAACP community discussion Nov. 1.
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Supervisor candidates on issues By Shannon.McCarty @iowastatedaily.com
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Martin Chitty, a Republican running for the Story County Board of Supervisors, discusses his vision of Story County during the candidate forum on Tuesday.
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POLICE BLOTTER The information in the log comes from the Iowa State University police department records.
Oct. 29 Ernesto Berrum, 20, of 449 West Lake Park Dr., Addison, Ill., was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age at University Boulevard and South 16th Street. Salvatore Palazzolo, 20, of 1225 North Anvil Ct., Addison, Ill., was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age at University Boulevard and South 16th Street. An officer initiated a harassment type investigation at Buchanan Hall. William R Johnson,19, of 4701 Steinbeck St., Unit 20, Ames, Iowa, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot G3. Alexis Elizabeth Derk, 19, of 4200 Maricopa Dr., Unit 101, Ames, Iowa, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age at Jack Trice Stadium. Tessa Lee Schoonhoven,19, of 205 4th St., Ireton, Iowa, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot G3. Chase Joseph Wasson, 20, of 200 Stanton Ave., Unit 101, Ames, Iowa, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot G3. Sophie Grace Peterson, 19, of 227 Gray Ave., Ames, Iowa, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot G2. Madigan Nicole Arend, 18, of 218 Richardson Ct., Unit 350, Ames, Iowa, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot G3. Eric James Bergquist, 19, of 325 Ash Ave., Ames, Iowa, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot G3. Dylan Marshall Lovelady, 19, of 400 West Willow, Normal, Ill., was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot G3. Nichole Taylor Timmerman, age 19, of 135 Beyer Ct., Unit 1480, Ames, Iowa, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot G3. Alison Marie Pool, age 18, of 578 Magnolia St., Dekalb, Ill., was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot G3. Madeline Grace Leopardo, age 18, of 135 Beyer Ct., Unit 1478, Ames, Iowa, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot G3.
All those accused of violating the law are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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The Iowa State Student Government will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. and hear from severl organizations. The Senate’s Group of
the Week is the American Sign Language Club, and the meeting will include discussion about Iowa State adding a minor in American Sign Language to the curriculum. The meeting also debated topics on the Flying Cyclones organiza-
tion, bylaw amendments, funding YWCA on campus, and expanding the Diversity Committee. The meeting in the Memorial Union will be open to Iowa State students to attend and join in discussion on these issues.
Michael William Trimble, 21, of 444 Welch Ave., Unit 308, Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated and operating vehicle without owner’s consent at the Alumni Center.
Donald J. Trump Jr., the son of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, was on campus Tuesday. Look for more photos on our website.
With less than a week utnil Election Day, we’ve compiled all of our 2016 campaign coverage in one spot: www.iowastatedaily. com/politics.
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NAACP EVENT PHOTO GALLERY The ISU NAACP chapter held a discussion on the white heritage signs found last week. Members voiced concerns and possible solutions. More photos online.
Shay Nicole Tiarks, 19, of 200 Stanton Ave., Unit 503, Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public intoxication and possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot G3.
Jamie Ryan Moorman, 42, of 220 West Cherry St., Ogden, Iowa, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct in Lot S5. Bradley Dean Stolte, 44, of 960 U Ave., Boone, Iowa, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct in Lot S5. William Bemis Elson, 53, of 3185 Northeast 110th Ave., Ankeny, Iowa, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct in Lot S5. Jason Dean Moorman, 45, of 614 West Oak, Ogden, Iowa, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct in Lot S5.
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Kyle Lee Still, 20, of 2009 190th St., Bronson, Iowa, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot G6.
Miranda Sandra Spears, 24, of 208 Main St., Maxwell, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public intoxication - 2nd offense and interference with official acts in Lot G3.
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Kristen Nicole Deangelis, 19, of 5 North 576 Santa Fe Trail, Bloomingdale, Ill., was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot G3.
Tanner Derek Wharton, 21, of 1403 West Clinton Ave., Indianola, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public intoxication in Lot G3.
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NEWS Courtesy of Iowa State
Anyone who parks at Jack Trice Stadium or the commuter lots at Iowa State Center will have to find a new spot as Iowa State’s Thursdsay night football game will force lots to open for tailgating.
Parking changes for Thursday By Tristan.Wade @iowastatedaily.com Parking for a mid-week game such as Thursday night’s Iowa State game against Oklahoma can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know to make it easy on yourself. Gameday parking will be located in a few lots. The grass lots of G2 through G5 will open at
12:30 p.m., and the parking lots next to the College of Veterinary Medicine will open at 3 p.m. Parking near Hilton Coliseum will be extremely limited. Students and commuters who normally park at the Iowa State Center can park in one of the following lots: lots around Hilton, the grass area South of Towers Residence Hall and Brookside Park. CyRide will follow alter-
nate paths to aid commuters. There will be traffic staff on hand to assist with parking at these locations. Also students who park near Jack Trice Stadium during the week will need to move their car between noon and midnight on Wednesday to lots G8, G4, or G5 near the Vet Med building. They will be able to return their cars beginning at 8 a.m. Friday.
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TAKEAWAYS FROM MARGARET ATWOOD Author Margaret Atwood lectured at Iowa State on Tuesday night. Our digital team has put together five takeaways, available online.
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BRING FALL INTO YORU APARTMENT From our digital desk: Do It Yourself on bringing fall into your living space. Read about decor items that are perfect for the fall on our website.
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An officer investigated a property damage collision in Lot 61B.
Our digital team has created an infographic about the Big 12 Soccer Tournament. Look for the graphic on our website for information on Iowa State soccer.
An officer investigated a property damage collision in Lot G3.
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An individual reported damage to a vehicle in Lot G3.
Andrew Philip Smith, 19, of 1010 6th St., Nevada, Iowa, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age in Lot 63.
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CUPCAKE CONTEST FOR A GOOD CAUSE A cupcake contest took place Tuesday in the Design Building. Anyone could enter the contest, and the top three winners received a prize. Cupcakes were judged on texture, flavor, aroma and general appearance. All proceeds from the contest went to United Way.
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MARCH TO REMEMBER Iowa State ROTC to honor U.S. veterans during event at Jack Trice Stadium
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The Ames City Council discussed a new health center during a meeting Tuesday.
New Ames health center proposed By Thomas.Nelson @iowastatedaily.com
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The Iowa State ROTC will honor U.S. veterans at the Iowa State football game against Oklahoma on Thursday by marching as one into Jack Trice Stadium. The march will also promote awareness for the Iowa State ROTC programs. Veterans Day will take place Nov. 11.
By Tristan.Wade @iowastatedaily.com To the Iowa State ROTC, it is vital to always remember the sacrifices of U.S. veterans, but as Veterans Day approaches, those thoughts are even more paramount. The Iowa State ROTC will help honor those veterans Thursday at the Iowa State football game by marching as one into Jack Trice Stadium. The march-on doubles as a way to promote awareness for the Iowa State ROTC programs. “We’re trying to honor veterans by wearing the uniform, and really trying to drum up support for the service,” said Harrison Suhre, junior in the Air Force ROTC program who will participate in the event for the first time Thursday. Veterans’ Day is just one day, but the time surrounding it is
also taken as an opportunity to honor all they have done for our country. This march is one way to do that, and the members of the ROTC programs do not take that lightly. “It’s like getting to represent your family, and I have a reverence for it,” Suhre said. All branches of the Iowa State ROTC, Air Force, Army and Navy, will march through the parking lots and the crowds outside of Jack Trice, and all the way into the stadium and onto the field. Christian Mahneke is a sophomore in the Navy ROTC program, and according to the midshipman, his experience marching through the people outside is a surreal feeling. “The crowd will stand and chant, but the sense of pride we are feeling wearing the uniform, you can feel that from the crowd too,” Mahneke said. The cadets and midshipmen know how important the
event is, and they know what the march means beyond their personal feelings. A motto of the Air Force is “service before self,” a value Suhre echoed. “I’m not out there for myself, I’m there for my brothers and those that served before me,” Suhre said. The march isn’t a one-dimensional event though, as it also acts as a way to raise awareness for the ROTC programs on campus. What better way to inform the public of oneself than to march out on the field during a football game? “It’s a good show to the community, a way to show that ‘Hey we’re here!’ to the public,” said senior Army ROTC cadet Grant Grosskruger. Suhre believes this is an important aspect of the march-on as well because showing the public the “crisp, cool” marching and movements can bring
intrigue. This will be the first time that the Army ROTC participates in the event, and so even a senior in the program like Grosskruger said he’ll feel a few nerves, which is natural whenever performing in front of a crowd. As someone who has done this before though, Mahneke will feel the pressure as well. “It is a massive stadium, and there are a lot of eyes, and it feels like they are all looking right at you,” Mahneke said. Tri-service events are unique opportunities for the ROTC branches to show unity in support of important topics. The march-on at the Iowa State game Thursday is just that, and will honor those who have served. “To be able to march out at a sporting event is an extraordinary thing …this is our way of continually paying our respects,” Mahneke said.
The Ames City Council had a special joint meeting Tuesday with the Des Moines Area Community College, Heartland Senior Services, Iowa State, Mary Greeley Medical Center and the Story County Board of Supervisors about a proposed healthy life center. The organizations heard information on the proposed healthy life center, which is intended to be a place for physical activities, social gathering and education. The center could cost between $1.6 million and $32 million and would require five to seven acres of land. The hope is that the cite would offer internship opportunities to students in Ames. The meeting only served as a presentation, and no specific actions were taken. Gary Botine, vice president and chief financial officer of Mary Greeley Medical Center, also gave a presentation on wanting to keep both millennials and seniors in Ames. “10,000 people are retiring a day,” Botine said, focusing his presentation on people who are retiring or approaching retirement. With the increased number of retired residences in Ames, and as Ames begins to draw retired citizens, the health center was looked at as more of a necessity to facilitate those residents. “The Midwest is uniquely positioned to be on the forefront of innovations,” said Ames City Manager Steve Schainker. The land necessary for the center either needs to come from the city of Ames or one of the city land owners in Ames, and if it’s not city land, then the cost of the land comes into play. Everything presented Tuesday is still subject to council approval.
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Clark Wolf (left), professor of philosophy, discusses the ethics of supreme court rulings that are influencing the upcoming election on Sept. 26. He was joined by Dirk Deam, senior lecturer in political science.
Students, faculty weigh in on importance of voting By Robert.Roberson @iowastatedaily.com Maybe you’ve heard the phrase this election season: “I’m not going to vote,” or even maybe someone mentioned to you that they will be voting third-party. Perhaps, they know exactly who their preferred candidate is. No matter what, their ideological thinking roots from one concept in particular—why does their vote matter? What impact will it have, if any? According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau reported 61.8 percent of U.S. citizens voted, 25.4 percent did not and 12.8 percent didn’t respond. Dirk Deam, a senior lecturer in political science, discussed why he believes people should be voting, what we can do to make voter turnout better and the importance of it all. Deam said that voting shouldn’t be based on who you like the most, but in-
stead who you believe will best represent your city, county, state, etc. For Deam, it comes down to education at the high school level, and the knowledge needed to actually realize what voting means and how it generally affects you. “Because it’s the only way we can ensure that the government we have is consistent with the government we want,” Deam said. Deam referred to voting as a check on the government, and that it is meant to be used to make sure that members of Congress are fulfilling their constitutional duties. Young voters from age 18 to 24 only reported 41.2 percent of U.S. citizens of that age group voting in the 2012 elections. While people 75 years or older reported 70 percent from their age group according to the United States Census Bureau. Emily Tosoni, member of ISU College Democrats and Clinton campaign fel-
lowship worker, and Michelle Aberle, member of ISU College Republicans and former chair for Iowa Federation of College Republicans, both shared similar views on voting and its role in a modern democracy. “Voting in general is the easiest way to be involved,” Tosoni said. Tosoni also said she wished that everybody who can vote would vote, but that she would want to ensure voters are informed before they hit the voting booth. “Voting is important because politicians impact the future,” Arberle said. Arberle said she feels that people may feel misinformed about voting so they don’t show up, hitting on Tosoni’s concern. However, Arberle said that at least advertising on social media websites may help get more people out to vote, and encouraging people to vote by making custom posts available.
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Author Margaret Atwood, an environmental activist who has written more than 40 books, speaks Tuesday night in the Memorial Union. Atwood discussed how society can combat the effects of climate change.
Activist offers advice on how to combat climate change effects By Alison.Boysen @iowastatedaily.com A question commonly asked to environmental activist Margaret Atwood is, “If we change our ways, can we change the outcome?” Her response? “Let’s hope.” Atwood, an accomplished author, spoke to a packed room in the Memorial Union on Tuesday evening, emphasizing what she feels is society’s role to combat environmental change effects. “If we had taken things seriously, we might not be where we are,” Atwood said. Atwood began her lecture with the topic of dystopian writing, emphasizing apocalyptic scenarios created by climate change.
Atwood also discussed “fiction and the everything change.” By this, Atwood was referencing how society could combat the disastrous effects of climate change by learning how to eat cleaner and making better life choices that are safer for the earth. “No part of our lives will be unaffected,” Atwood said. In “Oryx and Crake,” Atwood’s book, the character Snowman studies in the arts, which are not equally important as the sciences in that society. There are similarities to that society and the one present in America today, where the arts and humanities are not as sought after and are harder to find jobs in, Atwood said. The arts and humanities were present at the begin-
ning of the human culture when musical instruments were first carved and depictions of animals were drawn on rocks. Atwood pointed out that music forms bonding, especially when it’s in the form of hymns, marching bands and national anthems. Atwood also discussed the importance of teaching humanities to younger generations. “You can take the humanities out of the curriculum, but you can’t take the human out of humanities,” Atwood said. When Atwood was writing her dystopian book, many technologies were just thoughts and ideas. Now, there are many tools that are combating what struggles the human race could go through if environmental issues continue.
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HOROSCOPES by Linda Black Today’s Birthday (11/2/16)
This is your year for fun at work! Expand professionally. After 3/20, begin a new adventure. Romance entices, and family gets fun. Play full on, setting aside quiet time for planning and introspection after 4/4. Do what you love and everything grows. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries - 7
(March 21-April 19) Make an investment (of time or money) for your family’s future. Plant a tree, maybe. You have the confidence for action today and tomorrow. Collaborate with your team. Travel or send someone else ahead.
Taurus - 8
(April 20-May 20) The intensity could seem to increase. Slow down and contemplate, over the next two days. Conclude arrangements and plans. Teamwork is a given. Acquiesce with a partner. Clarify with friends.
Gemini - 8
(May 21-June 20) Team projects go well over the next two days, and community participation provides satisfaction. Consolidate your position by handling what you said you would. Set up meetings.
Cancer - 9
(June 21-July 22) Focus on your career. The next two days are good for decisions and transformations. Get clear on your aim. What’s the result you want to produce? What’s the most fun you can imagine having?
Leo - 8
(July 23-Aug. 22) Dream big. Make an interesting discovery about love. Family comes first. Today and tomorrow favor study and research. You’re very persuasive now. Grasp an opportunity, or take a trip.
Virgo - 9
(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Pay bills and handle financial matters over the next two days. Wheeling and dealing may be required, or a decision. Provide well for family. Your communications get farther than expected. Talk about love.
Libra - 9
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Go along with a decisive person who agrees with you. Together, you can commit to what you want, despite fears. Your money goes farther today. Negotiate for the long run. Secrets get revealed.
Scorpio - 8
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) It’s action packed, today and tomorrow. Lurch ahead suddenly. Get back to work, big time. Provide great service, and invoice for it. Imagine where you see yourself in five years, in your perfect fantasy.
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(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Plan some fun for today and tomorrow. Friends offer good advice. Your loved ones encourage you to take on a new challenge. Play around with it, consider from many angles, and choose one.
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Donald Trump Jr. stumps in Ames By Alex.Connor @iowastatedaily.com With one week until Election Day, Donald “Don” Trump Jr. stumped in Ames to discuss his father’s run for the Oval Office and what a presidential term under the business mogul could be like. Highlighting his father’s experiences, Trump Jr. accredited Trump’s business record as a beneficial asset to his campaign and discussed how Trump could reshape the current political scene and address the “exponential” debt surfacing in the United States. “We’re at $20 trillion now; we were at $10 [trillion],” Trump Jr. said, attributing the debt to the Obama administration. “And we got to that $10 [trillion] over the prior 240 years, so think about it.” But Trump Jr. doesn’t see the current “corrupt” state of the government and the United States as a strictly liberal fault. Instead, he accredited it as a largely partisan problem. “If you ran your households like we run this government, we’d all be living in the streets,” he said. “And that’s not acceptable. It doesn’t work.” Republican Sondra Childs-Smith, who is currently running for state representative in Iowa’s 45th District, attended the Trump Jr. event, saying that while she was originally for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, she’s for “anyone but Hillary.” Childs-Smith is currently running against Democratic incumbent Beth Wessel-Kroeschell and Libertarian Eric Cooper and said she was happy to see the amount of young people who made it out to
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Donald Trump Jr., the son of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, speaks Tuesday in the Memorial Union.
the rally. About 40 to 50 people, namely college students, attended the rally that took place Tuesday afternoon in the Memorial Union, where a large number of the students were decked out in Trump-Pence gear, along with “Make America Great Again” hats. Trump Jr. also discussed the current state of jobs as he and his father see it. “When they talk about my father as a businessman, and you hear all these politicians and they talk about job creation and they’re going to bring jobs,” he said. “Just like Hillary Clinton was going to bring 200,000 jobs to New York when she became senator there. “How many did she bring by the time she left? Anybody know?”
Speaking for about 15 minutes, Trump Jr. took several more hits at Clinton, joking that he’d “rather put one of you guys in [the White House] than her.” Trump Jr. also said that should Trump get elected they will have the opportunity to “drain the swamp.” “These politicians, they rush to just be able to do a deal, doesn’t have to be a good deal ...,” he said. “They want to say that they did something, even if it’s against the American people.” With one week until Election Day, many politicians are hitting Iowa one last time to make sure Iowans get out and vote, including Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine and his wife Anne Holton, along with Bill
Clinton. Trump is currently leading in polls in Iowa by 1.4 points, according to compilation of other polls conducted by RealClearPolitics. Nationally, Trump and Clinton are neck-andneck, with Trump just one percentage point above Clinton, 46 percent to 45 percent, according to a poll by ABC. Trump Jr. ended his campaign stop by thanking those who made it out and encouraged everyone to make sure they get out and vote. “It’s great to be on college campuses just talking to young people because honestly, you guys are the ones that are going to get stuck with the burden that our politicians are putting on us,” he said. “It’s your generation.”
Anne Holton: Education is supposed to be a way up for everybody By Alex.Connor @iowastatedaily.com BOONE, Iowa — Former Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton, the wife of Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine, was in Boone on Tuesday evening campaigning for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Holton discussed the topic of higher education affordability during an interview with the Iowa State Daily. Holton, who has spent a large portion of her career working with families in a multitude of aspects, said that the education system right now is “not who we are as a country.” “Where we are really is a crisis,” she said. “We’re at the point where — from my vantage point of secretary of education in Virginia — I was looking at research that shows that we’re actually increasing the gap between the haves and have nots in higher education.” Holton said that in both middle- and lower-income families, it’s becoming more of a struggle to make higher education work. “Education is supposed to be a way up for everybody, so we’ve got to do something,” she said. “There are industrialized nations around the world that do so much better off
than this, than we do. I am completely confident that if we wise-heads come together we can do better.” Clinton’s higher education plan would ultimately make college debt-free, according to her website, by proposing that by 2021, “families with income up to $125,000 will pay no tuition at in-state four-year public colleges and universities. “ Her plan also includes making community college offer free tuition and that “everyone will do their part,” including states which will have to “step up and invest in higher education,” along with colleges and universities being held more accountable for the success of their students and “for controlling tuition costs.” Holton said that while she is not familiar with the specifics of Iowa’s situation, in which the three regent universities are looking at yet another tuition increase for students, she noted that “everybody is going to [have to be] a little piece of the solution.” “And it will require the federal government stepping up to the plate, states are going to have to step up to the plate, parents and students,” she said. “But I think the federal government does have a real opportunity of playing a leadership role.”
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Anne Holton, the wife of Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine, speaks to the Iowa State Daily on Tuesday in Boone.
Holton said she feels that Hillary Clinton is the one person in this race “who can genuinely help build an economy that works for everybody, not just those at the top,” which is a play off Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders main campaign slogan. The possible second lady of the United States, should Clinton win next Tuesday, was also in Boone to encourage early voting. “The main issue at this point is reminding everyone how important it is to participate, to vote, to make democracy work and I hope folks will consider voting for who I think is going to make a great president: Hillary Clinton,” she said. “I think she’s the one person in this race.” Following Kaine earn-
ing his spot on Clinton’s presidential ticket, Holton resigned from her position as secretary, and has hit the campaign trail. She said that it’s been a treat to be able to see all the states and also learn more about what the American people’s concerns are. “It’s been a pleasure, seen some beautiful places, some friendly places,” she said. Kaine and former president Bill Clinton will be in Des Moines on Wednesday evening, with Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence making a stop south of Des Moines as well. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has a slim lead in Iowa, according to compilation of other polls compiled by Real Clear Politics.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2016
OPINION
HUMOR
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Don’t let offensiveness stop the conversation
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Columnist Coleman offers a solution for students who are struggling in their classes as we approach no-sleep November: Let go of your grades for a semester, as long as you are in a good academic standing, and experience the true college experience.
Grades hurting? Take a dive Blow off classes for a semester and enjoy all that college offers By Jordan.Coleman @iowastatedaily.com
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s we enter into no-sleep November, classes are either a breeze, at the spot where every point matters or have sunk deeper than the Titanic. With a potentially game-changing time crunch destroying schedules and plans alike, we must find a hero who can provide us reassurance that these dire times carry hope for us all … except the Titanic students. Unfortunately, reality only carries one person who holds any resonance with your grades: you. The same person who has procrastinated and taken tests not quite at a sober status. So what can you do to obtain inner peace in these trying times? While some of your naive friends may ruin their health, lose friendships and squander all of the fun of being in col-
lege, you will have set into motion a set of actions sure to bring a brighter day. The task is simple: take a dive. No, not into Lake LaVerne. Just let go of your grades. If you’re a senior or a super senior, disregard this secret. If you’re attempting your sixth year of school, just give up. For everyone else, take this dive. Don’t be the student who creates the sequel to “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Insomnia in Iowa.” Tom Hanks won’t give you the reaction you desire. Instead, try playing a drinking game to the original. Studying for that exam you stand little chance of passing? Use that book to stabilize that wobbly computer desk and beat that high score the desk had always held you back from. Wondering how you’re going to complete an assignment and still work today? Take out another loan and ditch both. Don’t feel bad, your debt isn’t even a dent on the national debt, so no one will notice. Assuming your academic standing isn’t already in jeopardy, stressing over every single class is simply intolerable. Feel free to sacrifice one semester in order to excel at some personal growth.
Have you ever walked through the library aisles? They are almost always empty, yet the tables are always full of laptops. Endless knowledge isn’t being rediscovered because everyone is simply too busy. Imagine how much wisdom and perspective is in one aisle alone, and take your pick. You may argue that your goal is to get out of college and start making money as soon as you can. But why? Your loans don’t start kicking in until you have ended your enrollment at Iowa State. The rush is simply an expectation society wants from you. The true college experience is equivalent to building a raft with your friends, buying a banjo and floating down the river playing some Credence. But in this technological age, we’ve been taught that if we are not constantly in contact with Wi-Fi or working toward a goal, the day was wasted. By all means, advance your standings in this world of opportunity, but keep in mind that your memories in years to come won’t be about how well you scored on your homework. There are plenty of ways to better yourself besides the goals others define.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Learn about Nutrient Reduction Strategy By Michael Tupper Junior in ag engineering In a recent Daily opinion article, the Daily Editorial Board put out a call for farmers across Iowa to utilize cover crops to help reduce nutrient runoff from farm fields across the state. I agree with them in principle but would like to offer some perspective from a farmer to show that there is more to the story than the skewed perspective of an Iowa State Daily Editorial Board. When reading the article, the tone expresses that farmers are stuck in the past and aren’t willing to take steps to reduce soil erosion and stop nutrient runoff. Thus, it is up to the all-knowing Iowa State Daily Editorial Board to suggest that they have the answers, and farmers better follow them, or else the government will have to step in and begin to tell them exactly what they must do on their farm. I mean, clearly some of these farms haven’t been in the same family for nearly six generations, and they clearly have no idea how to do anything … oh wait. Nothing could be further from
the truth. I encourage you all to visit Iowa State’s website to learn more about the Nutrient Reduction Strategy, a cooperative effort among farmers, communities, the DNR, Iowa State University and scientists to learn more about the vast improvements that have been made in the past few years. I will highlight a few of these improvements here: 1. Careful stewardship by farmers has spurred a nearly 50 percent decline in erosion of cropland by wind and water since 1982. 2. Conservation tillage, a way of farming that reduces erosion (soil loss) on cropland while using less energy, has grown from 17 percent of acreage in 1982 to 63 percent today. At the same time, total land used for crops declined by 15 percent (70 million acres). 3. In 2011, cover crop acres were less than 50,000 acres in Iowa. In 2015, that number jumped to over 300,000 acres. 4. There was nearly a 4 million-pound reduction in nitrogen load in Iowa waterways from 2014 to 2015 due to conservation practices. This information came from
both the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy 2015-2016 Progress Report, a document that was co-authored by Iowa State University, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The other fact that the Iowa State Daily Editorial Board failed to mention is that we don’t have a firm grasp on the full issue. Iowa, from being a natural prairie for hundreds of years, has highly organic soils. As microorganisms break down these soils, nitrification happens, which leads to, you guessed it, nitrates. Although cover crops can catch and hold some of these nitrates, enough research has not been done to know if this would even affect the nitrate levels in the Racoon and Des Moines rivers (one example was in a dry year, like 2012, nitrate levels were still high in the river, even though tests showed the levels were low coming from tile lines). Thus, the Des Moines Water Works lawsuit could be over something that farmers can’t
even control. The lawsuit is in no way trying to solve the problem. It is merely a way to blame the very people trying to solve the issue. This is why the cooperative effort, led by farmers, is so crucial. If anyone was wondering, the farm economy is the worst that it has been in my lifetime currently. Farmers want to keep both their soils and their nutrients on their land because it makes sense both economically and morally. As farmers, we truly are stewards of the environment. That’s why we implement precision technology, such as GPS auto guidance, to accurately place seed and fertilizer on order to do more with less. The moral of the story is this — please visit a farm or talk with a farmer before you believe people who may or may not completely understand the issue. Agriculturalists and farmers know that we have a long way to go on this issue, but to claim that things like cover crops are novel and farmers haven’t taken steps to solve these issues is misleading. Steps are being taken, and only by working together will we ever truly find real change.
Some people cringe at the word microaggression. Others post on Facebook that they’ll unfriend anyone who disagrees with them on *insert topic here.* It seems that we are afraid to be presented with a viewpoint contrary to our own, and worse, we are even more afraid of understanding why others might be offended by something we believe. Confirmation bias, or the idea that we seek information that confirms our beliefs, is even more powerful in the age of the internet. “Online users tend to select claims that adhere to their system of beliefs and to ignore dissenting information,” according to one study from Boston University and schools in Italy. If we ever want to have effective dialog, especially about topics that are so personal, like diversity and inclusion, we have to get past affirming our own beliefs. We will never experience what it is like to be someone else, but if we ever want lower the high tensions between minoritized and majority groups, we have to understand where people are coming from. The posters on campus last week are a perfect example. Some people failed to see why the posters might be considered offensive without taking the time to understand that these posters were just one instance in a line of many instances that make individuals feel unwelcome on campus. Some people failed to see why some white heritage conversations are arising without considering current rhetoric that makes white people feel guilty just for being born as a member of the majority race. Some people failed to see why the university didn’t completely disavow the posters for their offensive content without understanding the First Amendment violations that they would then be faced with. It’s completely possible to understand why these posters are offensive, why some white people feel they are being targeted with “white guilt” and why the university sent the message it did. Understanding these beliefs doesn’t mean you have to agree with them, but without understanding, we’ll only affirm our beliefs and never move forward. How do we get past affirming our own beliefs? Step one, take the time to understand why you believe what you do. It’s easier to see an entire puzzle than to understand how each of the pieces fit together to form the puzzle. Like a puzzle, we often know what our beliefs are but don’t take the time to understand how we came to believe those things. Step two, take the time to understand why someone believes what they do. Maybe you think someone is being too easily offended, but instead of assuming this, put yourself in their shoes and try to understand how their perspective in life might lead them to this belief. Maybe you think someone believes something because they are prejudiced, but instead of assuming this, put yourself in their shoes and try to understand why they feel that way. It’s OK to be offended by someone’s beliefs. It’s OK to not immediately empathize with someone’s life experience. What’s not OK is never trying to understand either of these things. In an age where people are getting offended that someone else is offended, we have to stop using this as a shield to not understand someone else’s beliefs. Then, maybe we can start to have real conversations.
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Taking on top-tier talent ISU begins Big 12s against Oklahoma squad with six All-Big 12 selections
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Iowa State sophomore forward Klasey Medelberg dribbles the ball upfield against Oklahoma on Sept. 30 at the Cyclone Sports Complex. The teams will play each other again Wednesday in the Big 12 tournament.
By Rich.Stevens @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State soccer will play its first Big 12 tournament game since 2013 on Wednesday. And the team is heading into it with a chip on its shoulder. The No. 5-seeded Cyclones (10-7-1, 3-4-1 Big 12) will take on their No. 4-seeded opponent, the Oklahoma Sooners (12-5-2, 4-3-1 Big 12), at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Kansas City, Missouri. Oklahoma finished fourth in the Big 12 for the second year in a row, while Iowa
State improved from ninth to a fifth-place finish. Coach Tony Minatta prefers this matchup over the potential Baylor matchup that loomed as the team headed into the final day of play last Friday. “Baylor’s a tough opponent for anyone to play,” Minatta said. “So is Oklahoma, but it’s less physical of a game. It’s more of a quality soccer game. Baylor man-marks and makes it very tough for teams physically.” Oklahoma features six AllBig 12 selections, including one first-team selection, four
second-team selections and an All-Freshman selection. One of the second-team picks is senior Liz Keester. She led the Sooners in every offensive category with eight goals and six assists. The Cyclones are continuing their tradition this season of taking everything as it comes their way. “Everyone is so pumped right now, but we’re just treating this like any other game,” said Big 12 All-Freshman selection Hannah Cade. “It’s awesome to be able to continue our season, but we have to remain focused on what’s
ahead.” With the Cyclones having faced the tough Sooner defense once already, a 3-0 loss in late September, the team will be waiting to pounce on any opportunity given to it. Iowa State will look to push hard on turnovers in an effort to counter against the Oklahoma defense. Minatta said the team is ready to get back on the field. And it’s not going to hold anything back in the win-or-gohome tournament. “Our players want a chance to show what they’re about,” Minatta said. “They don’t feel
like they got that chance when [Oklahoma] was here.” Senior Danielle Moore will be in Kansas City for the second time in her collegiate career. She was a freshman the last time the Cyclones made the trip. She spent a lot of time cheering on the team from the sideline. This time, she helped lead the team. “Being a senior and this being my final year of soccer adds a lot of feelings to it,” Moore said. “I didn’t play at all last time, but now I’m ready to get back there. Everyone is excited to get there and get
going. Iowa State will benefit from four days between the final regular season game against Kansas and the start of tournament play. It had two players fighting illness, and another was nursing a sore ankle. Minatta expects that everyone will be game-ready at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Cyclones allowed three goals from three different players in their last matchup against the Sooners. With a healthier defense and a driven senior class, Iowa State is poised to take Kansas City by storm.
Cyclones focus on defense, rim running By Ryan.Young @iowastatedaily.com Maddie Leopardo/Iowa State Daily
Libero Hali Hillegas and outside hitters Ciara Capezio and Jess Schaben prepare to receive a serve against Kansas State on Oct. 26 at Hilton Coliseum.
Volleyball makes final push for NCAA tourney By Sean.Sears @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State volleyball had the last week off from any matches. The team used the time off to recover and reenergize for the final stretch of the season. The rest was particularly helpful for redshirt junior Samara West, who has been on a strict jump count since having knee surgery during the spring season. “The extra rest has been nice,” West said. “Three days seems like a lot after a match, but having a week was great for me.” The Cyclones have been on an upward swing, winning four of their last five matches; they currently hold a twogame winning streak for only the second time all season. In their first match against the Mountaineers, the Cyclones won in five sets. “They played us tough last time, and they are a very physical team,” JohnsonLynch said. Playing West Virginia is a great experience for the Cyclones against a roster that
has the size teams should expect to see in the tournament this December. Nine of the fifteen players on West Virginia’s roster are at least 6 feet or taller, the two tallest being 6-foot-3-inch Hannah Shreve and 6-foot-5inch Zuri Smith at the middle blocker position. The taller outside hitters on West Virginia also present a challenge to Iowa State’s outside hitters, who had problems maneuvering around Baylor’s taller blockers. Seeing another team with pin-hitters who can force hitters to hit high should give the Cyclones another chance to see and adjust against taller blocking. Iowa State is at the point in its season where every match is important. Whether the team is a likely tournament team or not, there is always something the players can better themselves at. “As for me, I feel like I’m blocking, as the season has gone on, I’ve gotten better,” said middle blocker Grace Lazard. “This is going to be a good test to see where my blocking, and hitter for that matter, are at right now.”
Iowa State took part in a scrimmage Sunday against Nebraska, its first chance to run against a different opponent this year. And while coach Steve Prohm liked what he saw offensively, he wasn’t satisfied with several aspects of how the Cyclones played. The first, he said, was the team’s defense. That problem, though, isn’t necessarily a bad one to have. “I thought we’d be maybe a little bit better at times, but it’s stuff you can correct,” Prohm said. “I was talking to [another coach] today, [and] they scored 55 points [in their scrimmage]. It’s a lot easier to fix defense than it is offense.” Guard Naz Mitrou-Long has watched the tape of the scrimmage several times since the weekend, and said that he liked what he saw at times. That was a good sign. “The best part about it after watching the scrimmage like three times was that there was good stretches that we played good defense,” Mitrou-Long said. “It’s in us to do it. We’re just going to have to be a team that out-scraps teams.” Prohm has made it his focus since the beginning of the year to improve the team’s defense, something he said is critical heading into the season. And while he’s seen improvements so far in practice, Mitrou-Long knows it’s going to take a lot more to
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Iowa State senior Naz Mitrou-Long guards Colorado’s George King on Nov. 13, 2015, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Cyclones will play their first exhibition game of the season Sunday against Sioux Falls.
get where they want to be defensively. “It’s just mentality,” Mitrou-Long said. “It just comes down to it and not letting your guy score. Think about it. If a guy is beating and going right by you, it’s just because you’re really letting him. … If you have a lack of effort [and] a lack of focus, that’s how you get beat off the dribble.” Prohm also used the scrimmage to start to figure out his lineup. He said senior transfer Merrill Holden filled out the fifth starting spot in the scrimmage, something he hinted at last week at the Big 12 media days in Kansas City. While he didn’t say positively, Prohm said he thinks Holden will start Sunday in the Cyclones’ exhibition
game against Sioux Falls. The thing he needs to be improved the most, though, is the team’s play in the post — specifically running the floor. “It’s as simple as run the floor. That’s what we need from [our post players],” Prohm said. “Whether it’s A, B or C playing, they all have the same responsibilities. Rim run as fast as you possibly can. Spread the floor, open the floor for our guards to make plays, and you’ll be the benefactors of that.” Holden, who said he feels like he is starting to fit into the offense well, knows how important it is for him to get out and run to the rim when transitioning from defense to offense. “Running the floor creates a lot of shots for me, and hon-
estly [for] the whole team,” Holden said. “If I can run the floor, I can suck like three [defenders] in and leave the other guys open.” But they’re not there yet. Prohm said his post players haven’t been running to the rim consistently enough, and that’s an issue for him. Over the next several weeks, he said, it’s now his goal to make sure the post players know it’s an expectation to run the floor every time. “Yeah that is frustrating, just being honest,” Prohm said. “That is frustrating because I think that’s what our teams … should pride themselves on, the way we convert from defense to offense. We should be as fast or faster than anybody in the country.”
IOWA STATE DAILY
STYLE CHANGING THE FASHION GAME
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
By Madison.Pincombe @iowastatedaily.com Abigail Goeser wants to own a sheep farm. Goeser, Miss Iowa Teen 2014 and now a sophomore studying apparel, merchandising and design, knows she wants to change how people think about fashion. After multiple internships and an upcoming trip to Africa to do a fair trade field study that will teach women how to sew, she knows the importance of sustainable clothing. The fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world, and Goeser wants to change that. “I want [customers] to know the whole process, like ‘this sheep is where your sweater is from,’” Goeser said. Goeser usually appears effortlessly fashionable and free spirited. She isn’t afraid to laugh at herself and will casually admit whether she designed and constructed a piece of clothing she is wearing. “I would describe my style as earthy because I love organic, flowing lines,” Goeser said. “I wear a lot of oversized things, things that are very flowy and not structured.” The idea of sustainable fashion is crucial to Goeser’s personal style and her personal brand as a whole. For her, sustainable fashion is clothing where the production doesn’t hurt the environment or the people producing it. “I would definitely change how things are produced and how people don’t always take into account the effects on the environment and the effects they are having on people in third-world countries who are working in sweatshops just so that we can have new clothes for cheap prices,” Goeser said. Goeser’s favorite piece of clothing is a pair of oversized plaid trousers that she boldly refers to as her “power pants” because of the way she feels like she “could rule the world in them.” “When I found that passion for my career, I wanted everything that I wore, everything that I did to reflect that and start my brand now,” Goeser said. She said she also pulls a lot of her inspiration from the beauty of the earth and things
around her, including earth tones, jewel tones and other things that are more natural than artificial. Goeser will intern for a company called LoveShackFancy in New York City. The internship in product development will include her taking the creative designers’ ideas and sketches and sourcing the materials, working with the factories and producing the garments. When her sophomore year is complete at Iowa State, she will have already had three internships applicable to her major — internships she got simply because she emailed people. “The worst they can say is no or not respond,” Goeser said. “You might as well put your name out there.” Goeser attributes her confidence to her time in the national pageant system. It was then when Goeser decided she wanted to use her Miss Iowa title for a good reason, even though a platform isn’t required for teens when they compete. She participated in a different service project every week and blogged about the experience to teach teens to get involved in their communities. Blogging stayed with her after her pageant days. She now has a personal fashion and lifestyle blog. Working hard also stayed with Goeser. She is the merchandise chair for her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, which she says has been “a lot more stressful than you think it would be.” Wondering what an apparel or merchandise chair does? Find our article online. Additionally, she participated in the design committee for the blood drive, where she got to help design the T-shirt and flyers for advertising. “It’s cool that you can get involved with different organizations but still do something toward your major,” Goeser said. The emphasis on doing may come from her family. Goeser said her parents and
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Abigail Goeser’s fun-loving, free-spirited nature is evident in her style and in each photo that is taken of her.
older sister constantly invested more in experiences than in material things, including traveling and going to shows. You can find more about Goeser and her style at abigailandsuch.com.
How to style your black jeans for fall By Courtney.Palmersheim @iowastatedaily.com
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You can incorporate fall colors into your makeup with these three looks we designed. Start with a simple fall eye shadow look below and move on to adding lips with two other looks found online or on our app.
A staple piece in any wardrobe is a pair of black skinny jeans. They go with everything in your closet and can be dressed up or down. Here’s a few ways to style a simple black jean, while still being comfortable and looking great.
LAYERS Layering is key! My go-to layer pattern is Tshirt, sweatshirt, jacket. This look is perfect for days when the morning is cold, but by afternoon, the temps rise another 20 degrees. Looks cute too!
Fall makeup looks By Lesa.Wicks @iowastatedaily.com
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Looking for a fun, casual way to do your makeup for fall? Whether it’s a darker eye or a bolder lip, we created three looks as inspiration for those who want to change it up. Start with a regular foundation routine. What we used: Urban Decay Gwen Stefani palette and BH cosmetics liquid lipstick. You could also use a drugstore palette with similar shades and a nude lipstick.
Start by using the shade Stark all over the lid and up to the brow bone. Use the shade Anaheim in the crease and under the brow bone, but not as high as you used Stark. Use the shade Zone all over the lid and lower than the shade Anaheim under the brow bone.
NEUTRAL The easiest way to wear black jeans is with another neutral color. The loose fit of the sweater makes the look laid back and casual but can easily be dressed up by swapping it for something with a tighter fit.
Finding with the shade Punk all over the lid with Zone and also under the lower lash line. Finish by using a mascara and BH cosmetics liquid lipstick in the shade Sandy.
Find more looks online.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2016
FORUM p1 has had marginal experience with it. “On a county level, you have little ability to affect this,” Chitty said. “We watch it and see what comes of it.” Raising the minimum wage: Would you support a $15 minimum wage in Story County? Chitty believes $15 is too high and would cause benefits or jobs to be cut. But Chitty said $7.25 is an outdated minimum wage. “Raising [the minimum wage] will be done in Des Moines and then brought back to us,” Chitty said. Linda Murken Murken is from Gilbert and has an award-winning career in the field of corrections. Since retirement, Murken has served as presi-
dent of the League of Women Voters for three years and has been involved with the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition. The Bakken Pipeline: Do you support or oppose the Bakken Pipeline and will you do everything in your power to make sure this contracted inspection group, ISG, protects Iowans and resources? Murken has been very active in fighting against the Bakken Pipeline and said she has seen very little action against the pipeline by the county supervisors. Murken said that combined with a lack of knowledge by the Iowa Utility Board motivated Murken to run for office. “I will do everything in my power to make sure that ISG keeps us from having an oil spill,” Murken said.
Raising the minimum wage: Would you support a $15 minimum wage in Story County? Murken is in favor of a $15 minimum wage but is concerned as to how to go about it in Story County. “I do support a $15 minimum wage; I think the question is how we get there,” Murken said. The candidate added that there needs to be more research on how this would affect the county as a whole, saying there is the concern of how it would affect some people’s benefits. Scott Schaben Schaben has lived in Story County for 15 years. He served in the U.S. Navy for six years, leaving with an honorable discharge to attend college. Schaben worked at his family’s business after
graduation and eventually left to work for an automotive dealership. He ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 2014 and then returned to the dealership for a management position. The Bakken Pipeline: Do you support or oppose the Bakken Pipeline and will you do everything in your power to make sure this contracted inspection group, ISG, protects Iowans and resources? Schaben said he was rather indifferent to the pipeline. He added that he had mixed feelings, but ones differing from those against it. Raising the minimum wage: Would you support a $15 minimum wage in Story County? Schaben believes before the county changes the minimum wage, there should be
a study done to show the effects and the best way of implementation. “I’d like to see it implement at the state level first,” Schaben said. Lauris Olson Olson moved to Ames in 2002 when she became the Ames life and times section editor for the Des Moines Register. She has spent over two decades reporting on local, state and tribal governments. Olson is the owner of Iowa News Online. The Bakken Pipeline: Do you support or oppose the Bakken Pipeline and will you do everything in your power to make sure this contracted inspection group, ISG, protects Iowans and resources? Olson said she opposes the pipeline and will do everything she can to make sure
ISG is doing its job. Olson said she had tried to see a copy of the contract made between ISG and the Story County supervisors, but was not able to make copies or take a photo. This was a concern to Olson, who said if she were elected, she would make it so people are able to get a copy of that contract. Raising the inimum wage: Would you support a $15 minimum wage in Story County? The increase to $15 is something Olson does not support. While she is for an increase in minimum wage, she does not think Story County can get to $15.
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HATE p1 acteristics. The Clery Act, a national law requiring universities to disclose crime that happens on or near campus, has special specifications on reporting hate crime. Clery requires reporting criminal offenses motivated by bias. These criminal offenses include homicide, manslaughter, sexual assault, robbery, assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, theft, intimidation or damage of property, according to the Clery Center. “It traumatizes you if you are the victim of this,” Grossman said. Grossman said because of this trauma that by the time someone decides to report it, sometimes a year or more after it occurred, it can be hard to investigate the case and find the suspect. He said if people see something, they should say something, and the department would rather have hate crime reported than not. “We have to reach more of a consensus all over the board,” Grossman said of finding a way for people to feel comfortable enough to report a hate crime to police agencies. Grossman said he understands that not all people like law enforcement so students can talk about a hate crime with the Dean of Students Office, the Office of Equal Opportunity or Student Counseling Services. “The victim doesn’t have to feel it was a hate crime,” said Community Outreach Officer Anthony Greiter of Iowa State Police.
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Keia Carter, senior in accounting and president of the NAACP Iowa State chapter, listens to Martino Harmon, senior vice president of student affairs during the NAACP community discussion Tuesday in Carver Hall. The event gave students the opportunity to address concerns about the posters containing white heritage messages.
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Julian Neely, sophomore in journalism, listens to Margo Foreman, director of equal opportunity during the NAACP community discussion Tuesday in Carver Hall.
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Margo Foreman, director of equal opportunity, speaks during the NAACP community discussion Tuesday. The event gave students the opportunity to address concerns about the posters containing white heritage messages.
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Dwight Hinson, multicultural liaison officer for the ISU PD, speaks during the NAACP Community Discussion Tuesday. Hinson mentioned that he personally helped take down the white heritage posters last Thursday.
the multicultural liaison officers with the Iowa State Police Department. Kate Gregory, senior vice president for university services also provided input, describing the posters as horrific. “I am committed to be with the university during this struggle,” Gregory said, referring to the university’s continuous struggle with race relations. Students in attendance also expressed their concerns in regard to Election Day and the possibilty of more race-related incidents. “The plan is preventing something from happening,” Gregory said, admitting to losing sleep just thinking about Election Day. Wesley Harris, graduate student at Iowa State, then shifted the conversation back to the email to the student body following the discovery of the letters. Harris said that he laughed at the content of it. “No care, no concern, no acknowledgment of what the posters said,” he said, further criticizing the president and administrators for what he felt was their lack of response. Black Student Alliance President Malik Burton added to Harris’ sentiment, saying that there was “no pathos feel to it.” Harris and others said the letter also encourages those with the hateful and offensive comments to continue expressing them, which ultimately makes some students feel that they cannot depend on the university. “We made an error in what and how we said it,” Harmon said in response. “[We] should have done it differently.” Stewart furthered Harmon’s response, telling the community members in attendance that he feels like he’s failed them.
The absence of Leath was also noted by those in attendance, which left many feeling disappointed. “He should be here,” one student mentioned, backing the argument that Leath’s absence was an example of his insensitivity. Even though Leath was absent, two representatives for the president were in attendance. “President Leath is teaching a class during this time,” said Miles Lackey, chief financial officer and chief of staff. Pivoting away from the absence of Leath, a white student in attendance said that white people have an obligation to have this conversation too, asking “What are we gonna do?” All in attendance then agreed that this conversation wasn’t just for students of color. “White friends need to be hearing this too. We need to be OK with each other,” a Latina student said, explaining that there could be improvements between the Latinax and black communities on campus. Concluding the discussion, administrators offered and sought solutions along with students in an effort to help move forward. “Use your resources,” Hinson said. Carter, Burton and other students collaborated on writing down solutions. Margo Foreman, director of equal opportunity, also encouraged students to take the ideas and share them. Burton agreed, saying more conversations are needed and necessary. Carter furthered this, saying many don’t know how or where to direct their concerns. “Conversations are going to continue,” Anita Rollins, faculty adviser for the NAACP chapter said, believing that more will occur in the future. “Right now, it’s about recognizing the allies and make sure students know the resources.”