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In just a half hour after receiving an email about the romaine outbreak, Iowa State Dining immediately responded by throwing out the leafy green and notifying student managers from all 24 food stores and dining locations. Four Midwestern states reported cases of E. coli amid the recent romaine outbreak, with Michigan the COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES ISU Dining is bringing romaine lettuce back following an outbreak which occurred over Thanksgiving break.

Ames Middle School principal fired after allegations of bullying BY PAUL.ATTEMA @iowastatedaily.com Ames Middle School Principal Dan Fox has been fired in the wake of allegations that he promoted a negative culture and environment for people in the LGBTQIA+ community. Fox was replaced by Ames High School Principal Spence Evans in the meantime under the direction of Superintendent Jenny Risner, and many in the community are questioning what prompted the change. Eric Smidt, director of school, comDAN munity and media relations for the Ames COX Community School District, has confirmed that bullying did play a part in their decision. “I can confirm that [bullying] was one aspect of the concerns that were brought to us,” Smidt said. A memo from school officials said Evans acting as interim principal for the middle school would be temporary. “These changes were prompted by an effort to address feedback we received from stakeholders who wanted to see an improved culture at Ames Middle School,” according to the memo. “We will be working on various measures to ensure there is a safe and orderly environment for teaching and learning” This language allows for many interpretations, but some community members believe that the school’s decision may

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have been prompted from a petition that was posted to change.org titled “Make Ames Middle School a safer place for its LGBTQIA+ students!” that was directed towards the former acting principal Dan Fox. Approximately 150 people have signed the petition that was started two months ago by an anonymous author “SA” who is from Ames. The petition reached 100 signatures two weeks ago, possibly garnering the school’s attention. In the post, the author states that they are a transgender male, who often still gets labeled as female. The post alleges that homophobic comments are made in the halls and that people are bullied because of their sexuality and gender identification. “I want this to stop before something serious happens because some of us are self-harming or on the verge of suicide and if that’s what it takes to get your attention, a lot of us won’t hesitate,” the author wrote in the petition. “Please don’t put our lives and safety in danger and make [Ames Middle School] a safer place for not just me and my other LGBTQIA+ peers but girls, older teachers and people of color. Smidt said they are aware of the petition, but said it did not play a role in the superintendent’s decision. “I was made aware of it last week, I’m not sure when Superintendent Risner was made aware of it, but I believe recently,” Smidt said. “That petition itself had no impact on Superintendent Risner’s decision for the leadership change. The content of the petition is concerning for us because all students should feel safe and welcomed at our schools.”

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878 travel packages have been sold for Alamo Bowl thus far BY LINDSEY.SETTLE @iowastatedaily.com With the Iowa State Cyclones headed to the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 28, fans are ready to hit the road. The Alumni Association and Iowa State Athletics are partnering with Anthony Travel to set up fans with accommodations in San Antonio. The three-day travel packages inc lude lodging at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. More than 878 travel packages have been purchased so far. “ We’re planning on a ver y large fan base,” said Heather Botine, director of travel and m e rc h a n d i s e a t t h e a l u m n i association. Due to a high number of fans purchasing the packages, currently only air travel packages are available starting at $2,115 for a double-bed room.

The round-trip charter flight will depart from Des Moines on Dec. 26 and arrive in San Antonio the same day for check-in and an exclusive welcome event at the Grand Hyatt hotel that is currently being planned. The travel packages website through the Alumni Association and Iowa State Athletics said, “Cyclone Club members should purchase their bowl game tickets directly through the Iowa State Athletics Ticket Office (by logging onto their Cyclones Athletics Account at cyclones. com or by calling 888-4782925) to receive priority seating. All bowl game tickets purchased as part of a travel package will be seated after Cyclone Club donors in the best available seats, by order of booking date.” Iowa State made the Liberty Bowl last year in Memphis.

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Brenten Michael Davisson, age 31, of 4713 Toronto Street Unit 4 — Ames, Iowa, was cited for driving under suspension, failure to prove security against liability, and turning from improper lane at Lincoln Way and Hickory Drive (reported at 2:30 a.m.).

Carisa Rawn Kochampanasken-Christy, age 31, of 424 Mamie Eisenhower Ave - Boone, IA, was arrested and taken into custody on a warrant for another agency at Stanton Avenue and Lincoln Way (reported at 1:51 a.m.).

Alex Jordan Lundgren, age 31, of 1112 Westgate Avene — Kelley, Iowa, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated and failure to use headlamps when required at Stange Road and Hawthorn Court Drive (reported at 2:34 a.m.). Bradley Stephen Davisson, age 31, of 4713 Toronto Street Unit 4 — Ames, IA, was cited for driving under suspension. Report initiated at Ontario Street and Garfield Avenue (reported at 4:16 a.m.). An officer investigated a report of suspicious activity at Lincoln Way (reported at 10:32 a.m.). An officer investigated a report of suspicious activity at Parks Library (reported at 12:12 p.m.).

Awotyak Cleto Akot-Kuel, age 24, of 1875 Long Rd Unit 127G - Ames, Iowa, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation at Lot 201B (reported at 1:32 p.m.). Regan Elizabeth Davis, age 18, of 2160 Lincoln Way Unit 6102 - Ames, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age at Buchanan Hall (reported at 10:57 p.m.). Lydia Kay Mattix, age 18, of 16871 Little Lake Trail - Indianola, Iowa, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age. Tori Lee Gardner, age 18, of 2160 Lincoln Way Unit 6102 - Ames, IA, was cited for possession of alcohol under the legal age at Buchanan Hall (reported at 10:57 p.m.).

An individual reported the theft of items from a residence at 38 Schilletter Village (reported at 3:36 p.m.).

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An officer assisted an individual who was experiencing medical difficulties at Larch Hall (reported at 8:28 p.m.).

Oluwatoyin Emeka Adeleke, age 27, of 4912 Mortensen Rd Unit 522 - Ames, IA, was arrested and charged with harassment 1st degree - intimidation at 100-Blk S Sheldon Ave (reported at 0:04 p.m.).

Officers recovered two bicycles at Friley Food Docks (reported at 8:04 p.m.).

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KENNEDY DERAEDT/ IOWA STATE DAILY Members of the Ames Jewish community and Chabad on Campus watch the menorah lighting on the front lawn of Parks Library on Monday. Chabad on campus hosted the menorah lighting and a Chanukah party in Carver Room 400.

Students bring Hanukkah celebration to ISU BY MEG.GRICE @iowastatedaily.com Visitors to Parks Library may have noticed a 6-foot menorah on the front lawn last night in celebration of Hanukkah. Chabad on Campus hosted their second annual celebration by kicking off the second night of Hanukkah with the lighting of the center and the two outer-right lights on the menorah. Approximately 15 people attended the celebration outside Parks and the after-party in Carver Hall. Both Jewish and non-Jewish participants attended the celebration. Rabbi Leibel Jacobson opened with statements explaining the importance of the holiday, which signifies good overcoming evil as well as the bringing about of light and

eliminating darkness in the world. After the speech, those killed in the recent Pittsburgh synagogue shooting were honored with a moment of silence. With the menorah lit, Rabbi Jacobson invited all attendees to sing along with songs of the holiday, as well as the blessings while Joseph Bingham, president of Chabad on Campus, lit the menorah. Bingham passed around a petition during the ceremony outside Parks to advocate for a Rabbi to be a part of the administration at Iowa State. Bingham said Jewish student needs are not being met, and their needs still matter regardless of their portion size in the student population.

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KENNEDY DERAEDT/ IOWA STATE DAILY Attendees make plates of food at the Chanukah Party which followed the lighting of the giant menorah in front of Parks Library.

College dean search Professor strives for equality & justice at ISU hosts listening session BY VICTORIA.REYNA-RODRIGUEZ @iowastatedaily.com

BY KAYLIE.CROWE @iowastatedaily.com Faculty, students and the community gathered in Howe Hall on Tuesday afternoon to begin the second portion of the meetings regarding the search for a new dean for Iowa State’s College of Engineering. The main focus of the meeting was on the audience questions. Gary Mirka, professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering and former associate dean and department chair, and Luis Rico-Gutierrez, dean of the College of the Design, are the co-chairs of the dean search committee and led the listening session. “It really is an opportunity for us to listen to faculty, staff and students from the College of Engineering on how they want that next dean of the college to look like,” Mirka said. The due date for applications is Jan. 1, 2019, and the initial screening will be completed Jan. 18. Off site (airport) interviews will be Feb. 2 and 3. On campus interviews will be late February. The new dean will begin their work July 1. The co-chairs said they are seeking nominations and their goal is to create a diverse pool of highly-qualified

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F irst year Greenlee School and English associate professor, Novotny Lawrence, said he “came to do the work,” at Iowa State. Lawrence was born in Illinois but grew up a military child, moving throughout his younger life. He started college at the Garden City NOVOTNY LAWRENCE Community College before he moved onto the University of Missouri, Kansas City, where he completed his bachelors and masters degrees. He received his doctorate from the University of Kansas and later began teaching at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, where he stayed for 13 years. Prior to teaching at Iowa State, Lawrence did research on African American representation in film and media as a whole. “If anyone knows my work, they know me because I do research on a body of

films from the 1970s called blaxploitation films, a hybrid of black and exploitation,” Lawrence said. Justin Remes, assistant professor of film studies, said when coming across Lawrence’s writings he found it all “erudite, eloquent and accessible,” and when he met Lawrence in person he was “immediately struck by his warm demeanor.” Lawrence seemed to be just as pleased to come to Iowa State as his colleagues were to have him. “I just had a really nice time, everyone in English was so collegial, they treated me so nicely and they gave me a tour of the campus,” Lawrence said. “It was just really impressive.” Lawrence makes it a point to intertwine his research and passion for equality into all of his classes and studies. “[One of my goals is to] advocate on behalf of marginalized populations, be that socioeconomic, political, whatever it is we’re talking about, because it’s all intercepted with media and the world more broadly,” Lawrence said. His peer Tracy Lucht, associate professor and interim director of graduate

education, identifies Lawrence’s goals to bring equality and justice to every room he walks into. “It really is incredible, the connections he’s able to make,” Lucht said. “But I think it’s because he comes by it authentically and honestly; he really lives it. He lives principles of social justice.” Lucht called Lawrence an asset and a great addition to the faculty. “I appreciate how well rounded a person he is and I’m just so happy that he’s here and part of our community,” Remes said. “Dr. Lawrence is a welcome addition to both Greenlee and the English Department. His lectures are dynamic and thought-provoking, and his scholarship on race and popular culture is relevant and revelatory.” It is clear that both the Greenlee School and the English department are just as excited to have Lawrence as he is to be here. “I like Iowa State, I’m proud to be here and I’m completely committed [...] hopefully my students, and colleagues, and administrators and all will be thankful and receptive to it; and that’s the way it’s been so far,” Lawrence said.

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City council to host city development workshop BY TALON.DELANEY @iowastatedaily.com The City of Ames receives around $500,000 in federal funding each year for its City Development Block Program (CDBG). The program funds housing developments mainly for low-income residents. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, Ames residents can attend an educational workshop about the ins and outs of how CDBG funds will be spent. Residents can also offer their opinions for how the funds should be allocated. Ames began getting CDBG funds in 2000 and now is subjected to host regular consolidation meetings which detail how these funds will be spent. The next consolidation meeting is

scheduled for January 2019. Tuesday’s workshop is just the first part of the city’s consolidation plan. The city must host these meetings once every five years. “For years we’ve been receiving significant amounts of funding from the Federal Government for specific types of developments,” said Susan Gwiasda, the Ames City public relations officer. The meeting will begin with a staff report detailing how these funds have been used in the past. Different development specialists will also be there to help guide the workshop process, but Gwiasda emphasized everybody is invited to offer their input. “It’s completely open to the public,” Gwiasda said. “We’ll be discussing all sorts of topics regarding community housing and infrastructure needs.” In a press release, the city stated the funds primary goal is to

“address the housing and community development needs” of everyone in Ames, including low, moderate and high income residents. “These funds are extraordinarily helpful to meet the specific goals we’ve set up,” Gwiasda said. “We can use this money to do developments that we wouldn’t be able to fund otherwise, and we can help demographics that really need it.” This is only the first public forum the city is hosting for the 2019 five-year plan. A press release from the city states that this meeting will “only focus on the discussion of goals and priorities for the new fiveyear plan.” Discussions for specific projects will be detailed at later meetings.

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Earl Sweatshirt experiments on 3rd studio album BY TANNER.OWENS @iowastatedaily.com

It’s a return that’s been a long time coming. Earl Sweatshirt, previously of Odd Future, released his third studio album, “Some Rap Songs” last weekend. The majority of the album is produced by the artist whose real name is Thebe Kgositsile. Kgositsile’s last album, “I Don’t Like S**t, I Don’t Go Outside,” dropped in 2015. Since then, the introverted artist has quietly featured on multiple tracks throughout the years. Recently Kgositsile has been more active. Kgositsile performed at Mac Miller’s memorial concert alongside artists like John Mayer and Schoolboy Q. Kgositsile also lended a track to Vince Staples’ latest project, “FM!” The hype for Kgositsile’s new album surged during the last three months. In September, The Alchemist released an EP featuring Earl Sweatshirt. On Vince Staples’ “Beats 1” radio station titled “Ramona Radio,” Staples said “Earl is back.” The hype didn’t end at Twitter losing its collective mind over Kgositsile returning to music. The artist also bought up ad space around Los Angeles to advertise his return to music, much to the excitement of his fans. Sweatshirt has been under a great deal of pressure in recent months. His close friend, Malcolm McCormick, known professionally as Mac Miller, died suddenly in September due to an overdose. Sweatshirt’s father, South African poet Keorapetse Kgositsile, died in January of this year as well.

COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Thebe Kgositsile used to go by the name Sly Tendencies before Tyler the Creator invited him to join Odd Future in 2009. Kgositsile now goes by the stage name Earl Sweatshirt.

In addition to this, Sweatshirt has amassed a sort of cult following that is known for demanding music constantly. This following has brought a large amount of flak online for Sweatshirt to drop new music. Instead of being able to produce an album at his own pace, some fans demanded him to release music immediately and ignore his creative process. Sweatshirt has consistently expressed his dislike for being in the public eye, a

particularly touchy issue during his tenure with Odd Future. Despite all the distractions that Kgositsile faced during 2018, “Some Rap Songs” hit every major music streaming platform on Nov. 30. The album is a quick listen, coming in at just 25 minutes long, but doesn’t feel incomplete because what is packed in is so dense. Sweatshirt’s songs are filled with surreal sounds and heavily chopped up samples.

Chords are hardly existent, with Kgositsile instead opting to experiment with his own style of production. The album takes on more of a jazz feeling than his older works. Songs like “Chum” from Sweatshirt’s 2013 album, “Doris,” maintained a heavy hip-hop influence. On “Some Rap Songs,” songs like “Riot!” feature the crackling of a vinyl record along with a traditional jazz band setup. A steady drum kit plays in the background as clean guitar plays straight through the amplifier. A perfect example of Kgositsile’s experimentation comes in the form of the single, “Nowhere2go.” The beat behind Sweatshirt’s vocals features many different sounds, seemingly not following any sort of pattern throughout the song. The highlight song of the album is hard to pin down. “December 24” and “The Mint (feat. Navy Blue)” both compete for the best song of the album. “December 24” has an eerie hip-hop beat that drives Sweatshirt through the track with unusual vigor. The artist’s vocals are more pronounced and in-your-face than other songs on the album. “It is surely time that the speech of the black culture of America be recognized as a genuine dialect of English,” an unknown voice said in the intro of the song. “It is in every sense of the word.” “The Mint (feat. Navy Blue),” the second single of the album, showcases Kgositsile going back to his root sound. The artist raps about cultural issues with his characteristically low, unenthused voice. The beat carries with it a piano melody and a steady bass line. Sweatshirt severely undersells the new album with the title, because it’s more than just a few rap songs. “Some Rap Songs” is a triumphant return to music for Kgositsile, who needed to take a break from the spotlight, and hang up Earl Sweatshirt for a while.

Student Government election timeline faces changes for 2019-20 BY MADELYN.OSTENDORF @iowastatedaily.com If you are a student looking to run for an executive position in Student Government, such as president or vice president, the timeline for elections has changed for the 2019-20 school year. According to the updated Student Government election timeline, students who wish to run for an executive slate must turn in their candidate information and statement of intent by Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. Senatorial candidate timelines are not affected by this change, and students interested in running for a senate seat must have their information and statement of intent

turned in by Feb. 4 at 9 p.m. Though executive candidates must declare earlier than senatorial candidates, both will begin campaigning at the same time. “Executive candidates can not campaign starting Jan. 18, they still have to wait until Feb. 4,” said Bradlee Faire, the election commissioner for Student Government, at their meeting on Nov. 7. The Student Government general election will be held March 5 and 6 until 11:59 p.m. at campus voting locations. The results date has been changed to be the Thursday before Spring Break, rather than the Friday before Spring Break, but all other dates remain the same.

ELECTION TIMELINE CHANGES Student Government Here are the new dates and deadlines for students to hand in and announce their candidacy for different positions within student government. The changes were made by the Student Senate at their meeting on Nov. 15.

Deadline to apply for an executive position- Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. Deadline to run for a Senate seat - Feb. 4 at 9 p.m. Election day- March 5 and 6 until 11:59 p.m.

OPINION

Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Iowa State Daily

LETTER

IOWA STATE DAILY Reader Audrey Ward writes expressing her distate with education requirements at Iowa State.

IOWA STATE DAILY Reader Emily Knittel discusses their concerns with the amount of printing credits certain majors receive at Iowa State.

Printing credit woes Reader argues for fair printing credits for all BY EMILY KNITTEL eknittel@iastate.edu To the Editor, I’m writing this letter to discuss printing credits amongst majors at Iowa State University. According to the ISU website, all students are given a minimum of 500 printing credits, but “some colleges have additional printing credits.” After doing research, I’ve learned that most majors

are given additional printing credits. In fact, many are given a significant amount more than even necessary. Animal ecology, journalism and education are amongst the few majors that still only receive the minimum of 500 printing credits. I believe that having a limit on printing credits is a good thing. I think it challenges students to be responsible and to manage their goods. However, I do

not think that engineering majors should acquire an abundance of printing credits that they don’t even use, when journalism majors can hardly print a couple color resumes with the amount of credits they’re given. The engineering students that I spoke with said that they get 4,000 credits and print for free in their building. A finance major I spoke with said that she currently has 2,700 credits left and

even offered to print for me if I needed. Kinesiology, accounting and architecture are also amongst those who receive over 1,000 credits. My worry is that the university is subtly communicating that some majors are of more importance than others. I would love to see equal printing credits, or at least, printing credits in direct proportion to how much the major prints. Sincerely, Emily Knittel

EDITORIAL

BY AUDREY WARD acward@iastate.edu To the Editor, When students come to university and select a major, they’re aiming too for a deep dive into one field or subject. Instead, students are met with some exploration of the chosen topic and a lot of requirements unrelated to their major. While I’m beginning my last two semesters of classes at Iowa State, I’ll be taking few courses related to my Public Relations major to meet Arts & Humanities requirements and other general education requirements outside of the field I’m preparing to step into. I have to take 45 credits of university-mandated general education classes. My fear is that I’m wasting time and money to take classes that I may not otherwise choose to take. I fully support having a well-rounded education! But I don’t believe a statistics course I’m disinterested in will provide me with enough knowledge to justify hundreds or thousands of dollars to enroll in the next two semesters. My education won’t stop once I leave the university. Many of the skills I need can be learned on the job or through my own research and experience. The better solution is for Iowa State to drop general education requirements, allow me to take courses that help me explore my field of study, and save me money and time. Sincerely, Audrey Ward

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Bush passes with long-lasting legacy The title of President of the United States is one of the most prestigious titles in the world. George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, passed away Friday night in his Texas home at the age of 94. President H.W. Bush served from Jan. 20, 1989 to Jan. 20, 1993, after losing a re-election campaign to Bill Clinton. On the official White House website, it describes the former president’s term as “[bringing] to the White House a dedication to traditional American values and a determination to direct them toward making the United States ‘a kinder and gentler nation’ in the face of a dramatically changing world.” In what some consider one of Bush’s biggest achievements, the one-term president lead the liberation of Kuwait during the Gulf War. Bush was able to get congressional support and sent 425,000 troops to the Middle East, where they were joined by 118,000 troops from other allied nations. By the time the dust settled, the allies had driven the invading forces out of Kuwait. From a policy standpoint, Bush signed may bills that any American citizen, regardless of political affiliation, would

ISU should lessen general education requirements

consider to be important legislation: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reauthorized the Clean Air Act, the U.S./Russia nuclear agreement and the 1991 Civil Rights Act, to name a few. Even after his presidency, Bush continued to attempt to do what is best for the American people. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Bush never endorsed Trump. However, in a time of great divide, it was announced that Bush requested that current President Donald Trump attend his funeral. “We’ll be spending three days of mourning and three days of celebrating a really great man’s life,” Trump said. He also designated Wednesday as a national day of mourning. The public will be able to pay their respects from 7:308:45ET, Wednesday in the rotunda in the U.S. Capitol building. There will also be a service for family and friends at 11:00ET in the National Cathedral. The former president will be laid to rest on the grounds of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas.

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IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State’s Zoran Talley Jr. looks for a teammate during the Cyclones’ 70-52 win over No. 8 Texas Tech. Talley had 11 points in 23 minutes.

Defense, efforts key for returns BY AARON MARNER @iowastatedaily.com When Cameron Lard and Zoran Talley Jr. returned to the rotation Monday against North Dakota State, their roles were different from last year. Lard, a redshirt sophomore, and Talley Jr., a redshirt senior, combined for 27 starts a season ago (Lard had 16 and Talley Jr. started 11). Lard was the third-leading scorer on the roster and the leading rebounder, while Talley Jr. averaged 7.5 points per game as a secondary scoring option. On Monday, the two combined for 26 minutes. Unlike last year however, Iowa State doesn’t need Lard or Talley Jr. in order for the team to be successful. The 6-1 start to the season is evidence of that. As a result, Lard and Talley Jr. will need to adapt to the rest of the team, not the other way around, in order to get playing time. “I like our chemistry,” said coach Steve Prohm. “I think that they understand what they need to play for, and that’s for Iowa State. Everybody will benefit if they can do the right things. “Are we playing the right way, are we playing with energy, how are we defensively?” Lard made his presence known defensively a season ago. He recorded 63 blocks (2.2 per game) which ranked fourth in the Big 12. But he also showed his age at times, getting into foul trouble and letting his guard down during big, emotional swings. Lard committed 4.2 fouls per 40 minutes last year, according to KenPom. That would be the second-highest mark on this year’s team among the eight scholarship players who have been in the rotation. Talley Jr. is in a different position. He wasn’t a star on last year’s roster, but he fit in due to his energy off the bench (and, later, in the starting lineup). The good news for Lard and Talley Jr. is their athleticism. Both have the ability to contribute immediately and provide a spark. The issue will be fitting in with the culture being molded by guys like Marial Shayok, Mike Jacobson, Tyrese Haliburton and other newcomers. “It might take a little [bit] of time to get them back in the flow,” said Jacobson, a redshirt junior averaging 17.0 points and 7.7 rebounds. “The first couple games — but it’ll be good, it’ll be good.” Lard’s best bet is to play inspired defense. Jacobson has turned himself into a viable weapon from the perimeter, something Lard hasn’t shown yet. The two bigs can coexist as long as Lard provides rim protection and an ability to score in the paint, which would give Jacobson more room in the high post. Talley Jr. faces a similar situation in that his defense and athleticism are the key to playing time. The lineup of Haliburton, Shayok, Nick Weiler-Babb, Talen Horton-Tucker and Jacobson has shown a lot of defensive potential. Horton-Tucker is the shortest among that group at 6-foot-4, meaning Iowa State almost always has a length advantage with that lineup. Talley Jr.’s lanky 6-foot-7 frame fits right into the mold. According to KenPom, Iowa State is 18th in the nation (out of 353 Division I teams) in steal percentage. The Cyclones’ defense has been aggressive. Using Talley Jr. as the four in a small lineup would keep the perimeter switching available, since Talley Jr. can guard wings, while also keeping enough length in the lineup to deflect passes and maintain pressure. For now, the Cyclones don’t need too much help. The biggest challenge for Lard and Talley Jr. will be their ability to fit into the puzzle that has formed in their absence.

Bye, Bye Bulls Fred Hoiberg speaks at his last Iowa State press conference in Hilton Coliseum on Friday, June 5, 2015.

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Fred Hoiberg fired as Chicago Bulls coach BY AARON MARNER @iowastatedaily.com Former Iowa State star and head coach Fred Hoiberg has been fired by the NBA’s Chicago Bulls, the team announced Monday morning. The Bulls are 5-19 this season in Hoiberg’s fourth year, which is the

second-worst record in the Eastern Conference. Hoiberg took over the job prior to the 2015-16 season and led Chicago to 42-win and 41-win seasons in his first two years, including a playoff berth in his second season.The Bulls won the first two games of the playoffs before an injury to point guard Rajon Rondo derailed their

hopes of advancing. Last season, the Bulls began a rebuild by trading away all-star wing Jimmy Butler in return for Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine and a draft pick that turned into Lauri Markkanen. The team won 27 games. Hoiberg’s career record is 115-155 as an NBA coach.

Cyclones head to the Alamo Coaches and players react after bowl selection announced BY AARON MARNER @iowastatedaily.com Bowl season is always a new challenge when it rolls around each December. Iowa State found out Sunday afternoon it would be playing in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28 in San Antonio, Texas. The Cyclones will take on No. 12 Washington State of the Pac-12. Coach Matt Campbell said he doesn’t know much about Washington State. “Nothing,” Campbell said. “I know coach [Mike] Leach is the coach there, I have a lot of respect for coach Leach. “Other than that I don’t know anything.” The Cyclones and Cougars have never played each other before. Iowa State has never played in the Alamo Bowl, while Washington State won the 1994 Alamo Bowl over Baylor, 10-3, in its only appearance in the Alamo Bowl. “I’m incredibly excited and happy we got this bowl,” said redshirt junior wide receiver Hakeem Butler, who played high school football in Texas. “A lot of people had their doubts. For us to do what we did on the back end, it was incredible. This team

is an incredible team so I wouldn’t have expected anything less.” Texas Cyclones excited for San Antonio trip Iowa State has a number of prominent players from Texas on its roster this season. Butler and redshirt senior cornerback Brian Peavy expressed their excitement to play in their home state. “There was a lot of excitement,” Peavy said. “That’s one of the biggest bowls the Big 12 has to offer. “A lot of my family member will be able to come up and see me play.” Peavy hails from Houston, which is about a three-hour drive from San Antonio. Butler also said he would have friends and family in attendance. “We get to get out of this weather here and put some shorts on,” Butler said with a smile. Preparing for Washington State As Campbell mentioned, the team isn’t too familiar with Washington State’s program. One exception is redshirt senior quarterback Kyle Kempt, who was a member of the Oregon State Beavers in 2013 and 2014. While Kempt didn’t play in a regular season game for Oregon State, he saw Leach and the Cougars up close twice. “The air raid [comes from] this conference, so we’ll see a lot of similarities in that, I’d say,” Kempt said. “They had a phenomenal year too, 7-2 in the Pac-12, that’s really hard to do.”

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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR HOLIDAY TREATS BY KENDALL.SHARP @iowastatedaily.com

Ginger Snaps

KENDALL SHARP/ IOWA STATE DAILY A Christmasy take on the always delicious chocolate chip cookie. Recipe courtesy of bunsinmyoven.com.

Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies Ingredients: 8 tablespoons salted butter melted ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup dark chocolate chips ½ cup white chocolate chips ¼ cup red and green sprinkles

Directions Preheat oven to 350-degrees Mix the melted butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined. Blend in an egg and vanilla extract. Pour in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in the dark and white chocolate chips and the sprinkles. Form 9 dough balls. Bake for 11 minutes.

Directions Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Mix the melted butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined. Blend in an egg and vanilla extract. Pour in flour, baking soda and KENDALL SHARP/ IOWA STATE DAILY salt. Don’t have any cookie cutters? Oh snap, have we got Stir in the dark and white chocoa recipe for you. A yummy alternative to gingerlate chips and the sprinkles. bread people is ginger snaps. Recipe courtesy of Form 9 dough balls. bettycrocker.com. Bake for 11 minutes.

Chocolate Cringle Cookies

KENDALL SHARP/ IOWA STATE DAILY Kris Kringle? More like chocolate cringle cookies. Try this tasty recipe while you’re waiting for Santa. Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury.

Peanut Butter Blossoms KENDALL SHARP/ IOWA STATE DAILY Chocolate covered strawberries are always a party favorite, so here is an easy way to spice them up for the holidays.

Strawberry Christmas Tree Ingredients Oreos Strawberries White chocolate chips White sprinkles Green food coloring Butter Directions Wash strawberries In a microwavable bowl, mix a cup of white chocolate chips and half a tablespoon of

butter. Once the white chocolate mix is melted together, blend in the green food coloring. Dip the strawberries in the mix and sprinkle with sprinkles. Let strawberries harden. Once the strawberries are dry, cut off the stem. Open an Oreo cookie so the inner frosting is exposed (acting like snow). Place the chocolate covered strawberry on top.

Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar ¾ cup shortening ¼ cup molasses 1 egg 2 ¼cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon salt A sprinkle of sugar

KENDALL SHARP/ IOWA STATE DAILY Seal it with a kiss. These cookies are wrapped up in peanut butter and chocolaty goodness. Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury.

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup margarine or butter 2 eggs 1 ½ cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup baking cocoa ¼ cup powdered sugar Directions Preheat oven to 375-degrees In large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa and sugar. In smaller bowl, mix together butter, eggs and vanilla. Slowly blend in the small bowl mixture to the large bowl mixture and mix until smooth. Roll the dough into small balls. Sprinkle the balls with powder sugar. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Ingredients 1 ¾cups all-purpose flour ½ cup sugar ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening ½ cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg A sprinkle of sugar 48 Hershey’s Kisses Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped Directions Preheat oven to 375-degrees. In large bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, shortening, peanut butter, milk, vanilla and egg. Roll dough into small balls. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Immediately push in a chocolate kiss.

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DINING

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highest of the four. With no reported cases in Iowa, ISU Dining did not take the risk and acted immediately. After two weeks of a romaine substitute, ISU Dining will go back to serving romaine Wednesday. Jennifer Beem, food safety/quality assurance manager at ISU Dining, said that after receiving an email from the director concerning the romaine advisory, she immediately responded. “I went with safer than sorry,” Beem said. “I saw what the [Center for Disease and Control] CDC was saying, and I said, ‘nope, let’s dispose of all of it.’” Luckily for students and ISU Dining, that all happened during fall break on Nov. 20 and 21 with only two food stores being open at the time. When student assistant managers returned from break, romaine was no longer an option to order. As the rest of students returned from break, an arcadian blend, which contains no iceberg or romaine, was a substitute in sandwiches, salads and other recipes from the commissary kitchen. Although more expensive, Beem wanted to keep options open for all students. Beem and Brittney Rutherford, marketing communications coordinator at ISU Dining, understand the importance of keeping students safe. Rutherford recalled a time during a listeria outbreak while she was pregnant a few years ago. “Cantaloupe got recalled and I ate it that day from one of our facilities,” Rutherford said. “I came down and talked to the produce manager and they told me exactly where it came from and that it was not affected. You want to stay safe and knowing our staff knows that is reassuring that they are doing everything to keep people safe.” Beem said the CDC announced it was safe to distribute romaine, bringing it back to Iowa State’s menus across campus. On Wednesday students should expect to see Caesar salads and sandwiches containing romaine back on shelves. Beem assured that romaine will be safe for consumption based on the steps it takes to receive the lettuce. Since manufacturers are receiving permission to produce romaine again, then heading off to distributors, consumers at Iowa State can feel confident about their food. “Now that it’s been released, we’re farther down the chain in the safety net,” Beem said. Rutherford and Beem said food already made with the arcadian blend will not be tossed once romaine hits the shelves again. “We’re not going to discard products just to discard it just because the menu doesn’t say romaine on it, we’ll work through that,” Rutherford said.

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candidates. They asked the audience to explore their professional networks to identify candidates. Mirka and Rico-Gutierrez asked the audience what characteristics and what challenges they feel the college is facing, emphasizing on the next dean skill set. “We need leaders with different skill sets as time goes on,” Rico-Gutierrez said. Some of the topics the audience discussed was bettering the dean’s collaboration with the college and maintaining the surge in engineering students. A concern was improving the retention of staff because of the great turn over in some positions. The audience felt the college needs a dean with a clear sense of the future and the mission of where they are going. “They need to have good communications with people outside of the university such as legislators alumni industry and governments and to also be able to have super effective communication within the college of engineering and try to continue to retain the highest quality staff and students,” Mirka said. Audience members also mentioned looking to attract candidates who appreciate and have the ability to be involved with graduate students. The next step will be tomorrow to review the comments through the forums, advisory council and campaign committee. “Every department has had an opportunity to interact,” Mirka said. “It’s been encouraging to see all of the high quality nominations. Hopefully during the month of December we will start to see more of those nominations rolling in and give us something to look at in January.” Audience members discussed why they felt Iowa State was a good college for a dean to want to apply to, discussing their love for Iowa State and their feelings on the college being “student focused.” “The more we hear from people the more those opinions can be heard,” Rico-Gutierrez said.

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“Our big goal is making it so that Jews feel welcome on campus,” Bingham said. Rabbi Jacobson also handed out menorahs to attendees who did not possess one of their own. At the after-party in Carver, a surplus of latkes, soup and jelly-filled doughnuts were available to partake in, as is typical of the holiday. Malka Jacobson, the Rabbi’s wife, welcomed both old and new faces. A majority of the party-goers took part in the dreidel game and socialization with other members. Music was also played throughout the

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Luckily for students and ISU Dining, the outbreak happened during fall break on Nov. 20-21 with only two food stores being open at the time.

night, and during the dreidel game various techniques were practiced to achieve the longest lasting spins. The dreidel game involves a four sided top and chocolate coins. Each player starts with an established number of coins. After a player spins their dreidel, if participants have their own, and it lands on a symbol, the player must then add or remove coins from their own pile based upon that symbol. When a player runs out of coins, they are out of the game. As a whole, the night was enjoyed by both young and old members of the Jewish faith in celebration of light over darkness.

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