WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016
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Donald Trump, the business mogual from New York, was elected the 45th president of the United States early Wednesday morning, defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Trump completes historic upset in presidential race
“As I’ve said from the beginning, ours was not a campaign, but an incredible and great movement.”
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-Donald Trump
In what was a tight race that ebbed and flowed between presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, the business mogul did exactly what he said he was going to do all along. Win. And that he did. With Trump earning the 270 electoral votes needed to win, the Associated Press made the call at roughly 1:30 a.m. Central Time, the political outsider shocked many during his final stretch for the Oval Office. Beginning with an easy edge over Clinton, the first round of results began with a lead of 19 to
3 electoral votes in favor of the Republican candidate. And slowly but surely, more and more states began to bleed red with Trump winning sweettreat battleground states such as Florida, Ohio and North Carolina, which carry 29, 18, 15 electoral votes, respectively. “It was a lot closer than we thought, we knew the race was tightening up. Then again it shows how divided our nation is and shows why it was so close,” said Dianne Bystrom, director of the Carrie Chapman-Catt Center. Both presidential candidates
remained quiet on social media as election results poured in, and voters restlessly awaited the results of both the nation and their state. John Podesta, Clinton campaign chair, even asked that all supporters at Clinton’s campaign headquarters in Manhattan go home and get some sleep and that they will “have more to say tomorrow” as the results still had not been released by 1 a.m. At the time Podesta addressed Clinton’s supporters, Trump carried 248 electoral votes compared to Clinton who only had 215.
Podesta added, however, that the Clinton wants her supporters to know that their voices and their enthusiasm “means so much to her.” Trump addressed his supporters at about 1:40 a.m. Central Time at his campaign headquarters in downtown Manhattan, where his spoke of his vision for the United States. Walking to the podium, chants of “USA! USA! USA!” could be heard by the ever-excited crowd. The president-elect began
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King knocks off Weaver Grassley cruises to seventh in 4th District House race term in U.S. Senate race By Travis.Charlson @iowastatedaily.com U.S. Rep. Steve King has won re-election for his eighth term in the U.S. House, beating out Democratic challenger Kim Weaver, the Associated Press projects. King led Weaver by 22 percentage points with 33 percent reporting in Iowa’s 4th District, which covers Sioux City, Ames, Mason City, Fort Dodge and Boone and tends to be the most conservative part of the state. King hosted a watch party
in Sioux City. Weaver also hosted a watch party in Ames. Weaver was unable to overcome a tough bid to deny King re-election, as King was heavily favored in the district despite his reputation for being one of the more outspoken conservative House Republicans. Voter turnout favored King early on, with early voting down slightly from 2012, but more so on the Democratic side. The number of early voting ballots submitted by Democrats in the district was 50,000 — down 11,000 — compared to a Republican
turnout of 65,000, down just 3,000, according to the Iowa secretary of state. King faced opposition in the June Republican primary from State Sen. Rick Bertrand, R-Sioux City, but won the Republican nomination comfortably, 65 percent to 35 percent. The outspoken House Republican hasn’t been shy in his criticisms of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and current President Barack Obama. One issue King has men-
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By Rachel.Ori @iowastatedaily.com Incumbent U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley cruised to a seventh term Tuesday night, defeating former Democratic Lt. Gov. Patty Judge in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race, the Associated Press projected shortly after 9 p.m. Grassley was leading Judge by about 20 percentage points at 10:15 p.m., according to results from the Iowa Secretary of State. The AP, ABC News and CBS
News called the race nationally while Des Moines area news organizations called the race as well shortly after 9 p.m. While closer than some expected early on, Grassley had polled far ahead of Judge throughout most the campaign season. Grassley was up 23 points over Judge, according to the Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll released last week before the election. “I sure wish that I could name all of those people who volunteered, but I hope you know we appreciate
it very much and Iowa is going to benefit from it,” Grassley said during his speech after winning reelection. Grassley, speaking with his entire family at the podium, namely thanked those who have helped him succeed and how they have benefited the campaign. “Now last, and most important, is these people that are up here with me -- my family,” Grassley said. “This never would have been possible without them, their
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ELECTION RESULTS AT-A-GLANCE U.S. PRESIDENT
U.S. SENATOR
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DONALD TRUMP
HILLARY CLINTON
CHUCK GRASSLEY
PATTY JUDGE
STEVE KING
KIM WEAVER
BETH WESSELKROESCHELL
SONDRA CHILDSSMITH
LUCY MARTIN
BECKY JORDAN
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STORY COUNTY SUPERVISOR
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POLICE BLOTTER The information in the log comes from the ISU and City of Ames police departments’ records.
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All those accused of violating the law are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
An individual reported the theft of a wallet at Buchanan Hall.
Bryan Christopher Martin, 22, of 3732 Tripp St., Unit 533, Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated in Lot 36.
An officer responded to a report of an injured animal at Gilman Hall.
An individual reported the theft of a bicycle at 1406 Mayfield Dr.
An individual reported the theft of a bicycle at 62 Frederiksen Court.
An officer investigated a property damage collision at Stange Road and 13th Street.
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Reiman Gardens Free Admission Day 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Reiman Gardens It’s important to make the beauty and educational value of Reiman Gardens as available as possible to all. On the second Wednesday of every month, all guests may visit Reiman Gardens free of charge. The Gardens will still maintain its standard hours. Retirement reception: Debra Covey 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 205 TASF Debra Covey, associate laboratory director of sponsored research for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory, is retiring. CyBuy Vendor Fair 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Farm Bureau Pavilion, Kildee Hall CyBuy vendors will be available to answer questions and showcase new products in the CyBuy marketplace. All employees are welcome. Campus Conversation Series: Election 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., 3150 Beardshear Hall “Let’s Talk About the Election.” Students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to gather and discuss election outcomes. This is a drop-in event, so attend as your schedule allows. Light refreshments will
Fused Glass Ornaments Workshop 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., The Workspace Get in the holiday spirit by making two beautiful glass ornaments. learn to safely cut glass, create an original design, and assemble glass. During the kiln firing, we will “tack fuse” your ornaments. This will join the glass, but design components will retain their individual characteristics. Ornaments will be ready for pick up the following week. Equally fun to give as gifts or to keep for yourself! Open to anyone 16+. ISU $35, Public $45 Lecture: Fighting Modern Slavery 7 p.m., Sun Room, Memorial Union Yonas Tesfay & Josiah Carter share their experiences dealing with the complex issue of modern child slavery and explain how their organizations are finding solutions through social entrepreneurism and sustainable practices. All event information is courtesy of the Iowa State University event calendar at event. iastate.edu.
Wednesday,November 9, 2016
Ready to discuss the outcome of Tuesday’s elections? Students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to join
a campus conversation Wednesday on the political events that took place Tuesday. The discussion, which is free to attend, will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in 3150 Beardshear Hall. Participants are al-
Iowa State students and Ames residents turned out to vote around the city on Tuesday. Look for photos from various polling places on our website.
Lecture on child slavery By Kyle.Heim @iowastatedaily.com Yonas Tesfay and Josiah Carter will give a lecture Wednesday on their experiences of dealing with child slavery. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in the Sun Room of
the Memorial and is free to attend. Tesfay is the director of Hope for Children in Ethiopia, which works with local community members to provide holistic care and support to children, according to the Iowa State events website. Carter works with Beza
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Threads, which partners with victims of slavery to support them in pursuit of independence and stability. The two will explain how their organizations are finding solutions through social entrepreneurism and sustainable practices.
Both Democrats and Republicans celebrated election night in Des Moines. Look for photos from the watch parties on our website.
ELECTION NIGHT
KIM WEAVER IN AMES
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Kim Weaver, the Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Iowa’s 4th District, held her watch party in Ames. Photos are online.
ELECTION NIGHT
REACTION TO ELECTION RESULTS Our visuals team captured reactions to election night results around Ames. Look for a photo gallery on our website under Multimedia.
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CONNECTING PAST ART WITH CURRENT EVENTS
MULTIMEDIA
University Museums hosts the UM Connection event Tuesday for Election Day. The UM Connection is an opportunity offered by University Museums to connect past art works with current events. Some of the artists featured were Frank Miller and N.C. Wyeth.
UM CONNECTION: ELECTION DAY PHOTOS
CyRide wants input By Kyle.Heim @iowastatedaily.com CyRide is looking for input on the future of its services. Representatives from the transit system and
from the NelsonNygaard transportation consulting firm will hear input on how CyRide can be improved Wednesday. The meeting will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Danfoss Room
Uni ver sity Museums pulled objects out of storage that visually represent the American democratic system. Look for photos online.
in the Ames Public Library and is free to attend. The event is part of a year-long study on CyRide. Contact cyride@ cyride.com for more information.
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POPULAR VOTE VS. ELECTORAL VOTE Confused about the presidential results? Just because a person wins the popular vote doesn’t necessarily mean the electoral vote. An explanation onilne.
CyBuy vendors to visit By Kyle.Heim @iowastatedaily.com CyBuy vendors are coming to campus to display new products in the CyBuy marketplace and answer any questions. The fair will take place from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday in Kildee Hall’s Farm Bureau Pavilion. The event is free to attend. Contact Stacy Sass at ssassman@iastate.edu for more information about Wednesday’s event. CyBuy has been designed to “allow for the
procurement of supplies and equipment from contracted vendors in a streamlined online marketplace available through AccessPlus,” according to the program’s website. More information about CyBuy can be found at http://www.purchasing. iastate.edu/cybuy/
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Students react to President Leath’s video By Megan.Solo @iowastatedaily.com
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Iowa State President Steven Leath addresses the Student Government on Oct. 5 over concerns regarding his use of a university-owned aircraft. Faculty Senate President Jonathan Sturm voiced his displeasure over Leath’s use of flight services and his perception of bigotry that he’s seen on campus recently.
Faculty Senate president discusses Leath, bigotry at ISU By Robert.Roberson @iowastatedaily.com Faculty Senate President Jonathan Sturm touched on President Steven Leath’s use of flight services and his perception of the racism, sexism, bigotry and oppression that he’s seen on campus of late. The Senate discussed many other things during its meeting Tuesday, however, Sturm’s speech encompassed a large majority of the meeting. The senate also saw two special orders, one from Kate Gregory, who is the senior vice president for university services, and another from Miles Lackey, chief financial officer. The unfinished business from last month’s meeting also was addressed and unanimously passed. Sturm addressed concerns that have come from the media about Leath’s use of Iowa State’s flight services. Sturm wanted to dispel the concern that the senate was “being passive, or that the president is not being transparent
enough through this time.” Sturm said Leath has solicited his advice multiple times, and at his request, discussed meeting with campus leadership on Oct. 19. On Oct. 25, at Leath’s request, Sturm met with the Faculty Senate Executive Board, and solicited faculty input. Sturm said he brought the Board of Regents’ audits of his flights and answered all questions and concerns to faculty satisfaction. Next, Sturm brought up campus issues of racism and bigotry. He mentioned posters that were recently found on the Iowa State campus and slurs students believed were directed at them from other students saying, “Build that wall.” “As an American and a professor, I am saddened,” Sturm said in regard to articles recently posted in the Des Moines Register. But h e rem a ins h o pe fu l when seeing other articles like the one in USA Today in which Turkish author Elif Shafak gave input on the ideas. He also gave input on the freedom of speech and said
the right to debate any topic, controversial or not, should not be infringed. He wanted to emphasize that being a high-intensity research university, we should be focusing on “new knowledge and new discoveries.” Sturm went on to paraphrase Dean of the College of Design Luis Rico-Gutierrez, “The kind of creative inquiry that brings new knowledge and inventions to light not only thrives on a multiplicity of inputs, it depends upon it.” Sturm finally talked about how these things are appropriate in the context of history and shouldn’t otherwise be interfering with education. Then he offered a resolution that the senate unanimously voted in favor of. “That the faculty of the Iowa State University Senate stand united for the ideals of diversity and inclusion at our university, and welcome all students to learn to the best of their abilities on our campus in an environment free from racism, sexism, bigotry, harassment and oppression. “We uphold these ideals ourselves and strongly en-
courage our colleagues across the university both to uphold these ideals and to teach them when appropriate to our students as a way to move human society forward,” the resolution read. Earlier in the meeting, Gregory offered prospects for university services, focusing on performance, satisfaction, transparency and safety. “Satisfaction is objective and it’s hard to measure whether people are satisfied or not,” Gregory said. Lackey wanted to focus on how to make the budget more stable and claimed that the university was “relying too much on in-state tuition.” He offered many solutions such as non-resident students and price and cost realignment for tuition. Old business was passed unanimously, the first to change Women’s Studies to Women and Gender Studies, and the second a new master’s program, Masters of Human Computer Interaction. The business for the meeting will be addressed as old business next meeting, and is called FH 5.2.4.4.5 Appeals.
President Steven Leath sent a campuswide email Monday with a video of his statement regarding the white heritage posters found around campus on Oct. 27. Leath’s initial email, sent the same day of the discovered posters, lightly touched on the content of the posters. “These posters also depict historical references or messages that could evoke feelings of bias or racism,” Leath wrote in the Oct. 27 email. The Oct. 27 email failed to satisfy many students of various ethnicities because of the lack of acknowledgement of what the posters portrayed, as well as no plan of action following the removal of the posters. A recent video released by Leath, however, laid out his statement clearly and boldly. After describing the posters as “hateful, racist and bigoted,” he spoke directly to those who were behind the posters and any similar activities. “Please hear me when I say this, anyone who feels their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or political views makes them superior to others is encouraged to find another institution that aligns with their values,” Leath said. “Iowa State is not the place for you.” Many students are reacting positively to Leath’s straightforward statement. “This is so much better than the email the office sent out on the day of the poster incident,” said Xue Bai, president of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association. “The message was conveyed clearly that we should all respect each other to create a safe campus environment.” Students on campus agree that the video response had more of an impact than the letter sent to students and faculty on Oct. 27, but believe that the timing of the video could have been improved. “I only wish he would have sent this out earlier,” said Maddie Hora, junior in speech communication. “The video still made a movement and will impact campus, but it would’ve done more if it was sent earlier.” While students like Hora are concerned about how the timing of the email will affect the message’s impact, others’ main issue is with the delivery. “It was a great speech,” said Autumn Storm, sophomore in elementary education. “It just seemed very unauthentic and not genuine at all from his demeanor as he gave the speech.” Despite the issues with timing and delivery, the message remains as an encouragement for many students on campus. “Every single one of you is important,” Leath said in his closing thoughts of the video. “You matter, your safety and well-being matters, and you are a valued member of the Cyclone family. We are here for you — to help you be successful in any way we can.”
CyRide seeks input on system improvements Changes could help improve ridership, speed, access, passenger experience and environment By Isa.Cournoyer @iowastatedaily.com CyRide is currently looking for ways to improve the transit system, and it is asking for help from Ames citizens. The directors of CyRide hosted a public meeting Tuesday to get input on their upcoming year-long survey. In July, CyRide began conducting a study to develop a new design for its current transit system. Previous studies have found that CyRide has had a 58 percent increase in use over the past 10 years. The study also found that, on average, 53.6 passengers ride on a running bus each hour. This correlates with the problem of overcrowding buses, seeing how most buses are made to seat 40 people. Changes to the transit system could help improve CyRide in five main areas: ridership, speed and reliability, access, passenger experience and environment. Currently, a survey is available that citizens can take on how they would improve CyRide. The website, www.cyridesurvey. com, gives surveyors 21 options of change that they can choose from. The options fall into three categories: bus service, hours of service and bus stops and vehicles. Each choice is rated on the
five areas of change that CyRide is looking to improve, and the overall total in each section is calculated and displayed to show how the surveyors’ choices would change CyRide. The survey is the first of two during this year-long study. After closing on Nov. 18, the results will be analyzed, and ideas will be proposed. These ideas will then be brought to citizens of Ames at another public meeting in a few months. But changes won’t be seen immediately. Those that are discussed at the second public meeting are, if agreed upon, projected to begin in a couple of years. Changes made in fall 2017 will be slight, while major changes won’t be scheduled until the next fall in 2018. CyRide Director Sheri Kyras explained that the goal of the survey is to figure out exactly what the public wants. “It’s customer oriented,” Kyras said. “We’re looking to what the public wants from their transit system.” The survey also proposes a larger number of express routes, much like the 9 Plum route. The buses would make more stops in certain areas, and then continue through traffic zones such as University Boulevard. The CyRide buses would make no stops in the traffic zones until arriving at their transfer
Tyler Coffey/Iowa State Daily In July, CyRide started conducting a study to develop a new design for its current transit system. It is now seeking input from Ames citizens.
point. This would allow for faster speed and would help reduce travel time. Kyras hopes to gain feedback from more than just those who use CyRide as their main source
of transportation. “We encourage both riders and non-riders to take the survey because this is something supported by all student funds,” Kyras said. CyRide hopes to see more
people at the second public meeting to review current services and potential improvements. The meeting is scheduled to take place sometime in February.
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President-elect Donald Trump must gain the trust of minorities, whom he has belittled and insulted throughout his campaign.
A Trump presidency: Where do we go from here? Cries of joy. Tears of disappointment. Sighs of relief. The 2016 Presidential Race has, to the relief of millions, finally come to a close. As America embraces our new president elect, Donald Trump, we must come to terms with monstrous cataclysm that this election has left us. It’s clear that the 2016 Election was like no other. The schism between the right and left has left our country divided, angry and dissatisfied. In a way, we have no one to blame but ourselves. As white hot temperaments cool to red, we are left with no other choice than to pick of the pieces and move forward. Trump has been one of, if not the most, divisive character in modern politics. He has insulted Muslims, Hispanics, veterans, individuals with disabilities and so many other demographics. And while his divisive rhetoric may have played a part in his election, it has no place in the Oval Office. If Trump wishes to repair the gaping hole that was once American unity, he has to find a middle ground between being staunchly conservative and out right alienating. Trump must find away to gain the trust of minority communities in America, communities that he has belittled and insulted for nearly a year. At the same time, Trump must also gain the support of women and rectify his sexist, misogynistic history. He must show that the Donald Trump depicted in the 2005 “Access Hollywood” tapes is different from the Donald Trump that has just become the model United States citizen. In many ways, Trump needs to show a far more mature side of himself than he has throughout the election. In short, he needs to run the country better than he runs his Twitter account. If he wishes to be a strong leader, he needs to learn how to criticize without insulting, how to debate without melting down and how to balance his fiery temperament with the patience needed to run a nation. As Chief Diplomat, Trump will be expected to represent the United States on the world stage. His first impressions on many nations (especially Mexico) have been far from positive. As president, he will be surrounded by advisers who can help him walk the political tightrope. It is up to Trump to follow their advice better than he has followed the advice of much of his campaign staff. The American people must also challenge Trump to put his corporate interest aside. We must also continue to demand that he release his tax returns in order to create a transparent Trump Presidency. At the same time, Democrats must accept the fact of the matter. Donald Trump is the President of the United States. And while that sentiment may leave many on the right with a sour taste in their mouth, those of all political affiliations must come together if we wish to move forward. This is by no means a call for anyone to give up their political beliefs, far from it. The American people, on the right and left, must continue to discuss and debate the policies and issues that affect all of us. However, we must find middle ground if we wish the next four years of American history to be four years we are proud of.
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Columnist Felker believes we should be ashamed by the two presidential candidates we elected because not only do they show a lack of respect toward each other, but we, their supporters, do as well.
Our choice speaks more about us than anything else could Candidates, their supporters display lack of respect By Alex.Felker @iowastatedaily.com Respect knows no color, no language, no creed — and, relevantly, no political party. Respect is a right granted to all, and a quality expected of all. To disrespect is to shame oneself; to be disrespected is to be branded subhuman. It is what ties us all together. It is the glue to humanity’s mess of sawdust. It is our unspoken code and our universal language. If we do not respect one another, then we do not listen to one another, we do not understand one another and we do not help one another. One would think that our nation’s presidential candidates would understand all of this. If anybody could, it should be them. They should see beyond the labyrinth of media exposure and partisan lines, beyond the haze of debate, beyond their supporters’ delusions, their opposition’s conscious or unknowing distortions and, importantly, beyond their own personally veiled curtains; they should see through this discordant mangling of noise and come out the other side still intact — still honorable, still noble, still respectful and still a leader. But they did not. And, after all, it was us who chose them — right? It was us who signed off on their beliefs, who weeded the pack, who were apparently satisfied in living with these just desserts. What does this say about us? What kind of leader is it we want as president? A sound judge, a level head, a humble officer for the nation? Or do we just want controversy? Pop? Scandal? Idolism? Our choice in candidates speaks more about us than anything else could. And we should be likewise ashamed; for it is not only the candidates who have shown a lack of respect for each other, but us, their supporters too. This year’s election cycle was a
truly despicable affair. A dysfunctional laughing stock of unnecessary antagonism, roundabout jabs, needless incitation and disrespect. Each candidate was, at times, a practical caricature of fuming vitriol and caustic language; the “race” being sometimes reduced to nothing more than a puerile game of name-calling. The political cartoonists are wallowing in an excess of material. Is this what we can expect for the immediate future? Is that what we actually want? Is this what we have become? Yes: What we, too, have become. The presidential election was this year’s most popular reality television show, and each episode was a display in painful incredulity for the audience’s own amusement — a very willing audience, at that. A full season’s worth of infantile back-and-forth played out upon America’s biggest stage. And we sidled on up with our lawn chairs and our bags of popcorn. Not merely content, though, to passively stand by, we felt the need to get ourselves involved. We saw the disrespectful display put on by our nation’s supposed best, and we turned our heads to our neighbors in a likewise fashion. This was the system at its very worst; the system made into a game. More than a game, even. A spectacle. Is there really no other way? No more reasonable method of conducting an election? Of course there is; it’s been done a hundred times before. Our country was built on this idea of a respectable election — of respectable debate, decent discussion and an honest race — not the inane show of ignominy we were all witness to this year. The answer to our problem is restraint, reserve and respect. If one candidate believes the other’s campaign to be built entirely upon “prejudice and paranoia,” then allow their foundation to crumble. Watch as it suffers under the weight of its own obliviousness. If the other believes his or her opponent to be “dishonest and corrupt,” then let the deceit speak for itself. If, meanwhile, a voter is to believe that one candidate is a “part-time reality star and full-time bigot,” then so be it. Allow him or her to flounder in their
own heap of ignorance and folly. The world will be all the better for it. And, if another candidate is “so trapped in the world of the elite,” then let them be so-trapped. They will suffocate within their own delusions. But what we’ve done is lit a match under our candidate’s embarrassingly juvenile bonfire, and encouraged their discomfiting — near unsettling at times — display of casual, indecent effrontery. We clap when one underhandedly gets the best of the other, we jeer when one slips unsuspectingly, we laugh sardonically, knowingly, when one is reduced to desperation — all safely behind our computer screens or anonymously cozied within a crowd of like voices — ready to pounce at the merest triviality, ready to create when our prey is weak and unwitting, ready to celebrate controversy and indecency for its own meaningless sake. This is apparently what matters to us. This is apparently what we’re most concerned by. This is apparently how we would prefer to go about electing a new commander in chief. I do not claim that there is no place for back-and-forth on the campaign trail; this would of course be a senseless impossibility. Merely that there is a difference between what is appropriate and what is simple, improper insult, devoid of any value. The subtle jab will always be a weapon in any candidate’s tool bag, but a weapon best used sparingly and with great caution. Caution was thrown to the wind this year, and, rather than be dismayed and disgusted at that, we pulled off our socks and jumped on in. A nationwide display of sad, barefaced selfishness. This Saturday, Bernie Sanders came to Iowa State campaigning for Hillary Clinton. He remarked upon the notion of our election boiling down to a “popularity contest,” and claimed that we need to “get beyond personality.” Sound advice, but apparently not what anybody wants to hear. If the 2016 election has revealed anything, it is that we are more interested in fanning flames than discussing policy, more interested in slinging insults than engaging in meaningful discourse and more interested in getting a good show than electing a real leader.
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Racially charged posters a threat to community By City of Ames Human Relations Comission Members John Klaus, Chair Hiedi Thompson Amy Tehan-Harris Victoria Knigh Joel Hochstein The City of Ames prides itself on being one of the best towns in the country to raise a family, to participate in the education of our youth and ourselves and a great place to retire. Indeed, Ames has many amenities, businesses, educational and cultural programming for youth and adults. Ames is also a reflection of the current socio-cultural landscape of the United States. We too have is-
sues of discrimination, of disparate treatment of marginalized groups, and have policies and systems that systematically disadvantage certain populations. The Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC) believes we need to acknowledge these issues and work directly to engage our citizens in creating a community that is more socially just and equitable for all. The recent white supremacist posters removed at Iowa State and a recent encounter outside of a local pizza shop in Campustown should be a call to action for citizens in Ames. While freedom of speech is a right to all, the type of speech demonstrated this past week does not work to build the type
of community that AHRC envisions. These incidents and microaggressions, that occur daily, contribute to folks feeling unsafe in our community. We must not become complacent to speech that that is racist, biased, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic or the like. We must become actively engaged in talking about these issues with our families, our friends and our neighbors. We should provide space for and listen closely to groups of people in our city that feel unsafe and unwelcome. The Ames Human Relations Commission believes the best alternative to the speech demonstrated on the Iowa State
University campus and in Campustown last week is to engage in more speech counter to their actions. One of the purposes of the AHRC is to undertake projects of education to prevent discrimination in the City of Ames. Our hope is that you will join us. If you, your family, your group/organization or your business is interested in partnering with the Ames Human Relations Commission to generate these discussions or educational programming, please contact the City of Ames offices or join us at our next regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Ames City Hall. AHRC normally meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Ames City Hall.
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2016 election brings mixed reactions Iowa Republicans hopeful in Donald Trump presidency
Democratic voter says party needs to be more inclusive
Iowa State professors give input on election before polls closed
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Several Iowa GOP voters were optimistic in the idea of a Trump presidency, before the election results were announced, saying that they feel it may be a “surprising day.” Al Grzech, of Johnston, Iowa, said Tuesday evening during a GOP watch party in Des Moines that the biggest attraction for Donald Trump is that he “actually uses his own money to run for a political office.” Grzech believes this gives him a little bit more clear siding to wanting to change things without having money that is financing his campaign say the issues, such as immigration, the Supreme Court decision or abortion. “You know it is nice to know he is his own man so the decisions that he makes are his own,” Grezch said. Derek Schwartz seconded Grezch’s remarks, saying that “inevitably the next president will have a minimum of one one if not two or three Supreme Court justice nominations.” The Supreme Court justice nominations is an important topic to many Iowans, particularly because Sen. Chuck Grassley is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Grassley won Iowa, according to the Associated Press. What Schwartz likes about Trump is that he believes Trump has the ability to “call it as he sees it.” “There are a lot of times where I wish he would use
a filter or form his thoughts and his words better but you never wonder what Trump thinks, he tells it like he sees it,” Schwartz said. No matter what, some voters are just excited for the prospects of Trump becoming president. “So far it’s really positive and I’m excited that we just won Arkansas; the people from Arkansas must know something that the rest of us don’t,” said Carla Henrichs of Altoona, Iowa, before the results were in. “I like Trump because he speaks his mind. He says it the way it is and he is not afraid to step on toes and he has Americas best interests in mind.” At about 1:30 a.m., the Associated Press announced that Donald Trump won the presidential election.
After the projected loss of former Lt. Gov. Patty Judge and a tight lead by Donald Trump of opponent Hillary Clinton, one Democratic voter weighed in on his scope of the election before the official results were in. Christopher Morse, 31, a relationship representative from the Des Moines area, who previously worked on the Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders campaign, said that he is “not happy” with what he is seeing thus far but he does “have faith.” “We as a party need to do a better job of being inclusive,” he said. “We have the tools to point this state in
Democratic incumbent Beth Wessel-Kroeschell won her seventh term as Iowa House representative on Tuesday, beating out rival candidates Sondra Childs-Smith, Republican, and Eric Cooper, Democrat, for the 45th District seat. In the 46th District, Democrat Lisa Heddens, who ran unopposed, won her eighth term as House representative. Wessel-Kroeschell won with a majority percentage of 56.02 percent and
University professors weighed in on the the election Tuesday night before officual results were in, saying that Donald Trump’s election to the presidency “becomes a referendum on an ineffective Washington political culture.” “People have been saying that the election will be a referendum on hate and that Trump will be rejected,” said Ben Crosby, an associate professor of English at Iowa State. Crosby noted that Trump has consistently
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A woman watches a live broadcast of the election results on Tuesday at the Iowa Democratic Party election watch party in Des Moines.
Heddens won with 97.98 percent of the votes, even though she ran unopposed, according to Story County. Wessel-Kroeschell has served in the Iowa Legislature for over 11 years, first seeking office in 2005. She has served as a ranking member of the Human Resources Committee and has served on the Environmental Protection and Judiciary committees. Born and raised in Ames, Wessel-Kroeschell came from a very political family where politics were often a staple of dinner table conversation. After working as a high
“made a fool of every forecaster and commentator” for the past year and a half and is continuing “to do so tonight.” “Everyone was predicting his downfall ever since he announced his campaign. The guy keeps destroying expectations, it’s very surprising but also not surprising because this has been his campaign,” he said. “It varies from news source to news source, but I think it’s in agreement that Trump is doing a bit better in the battleground states,” said Mack Shelley, university professor and chair of political science. Dianne Bystrom, director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center stated that the results did bode well for the nation. “It was a lot closer than we thought, we knew the race was tightening up,” Bystrom said. “Then again it shows how divided our nation is and shows why it was so close.” When speaking on the retention of Republican control under the senate, Shelley sees university budgets as a possible future detraction. “For universities this is lethal, because the democratic majority in the state senate was about budgets,”Shelley said. Trump won the 270 electoral votes needed at 1:30 a.m.
Chitty, Olson win board seats; Martin re-elected auditor
Wessel-Kroeschell wins another term By Keegan.Kearney @iowastatedaily.com
the right direction.” According to the Associated Press, as of 1:30 a.m., Trump won the presidencial race, and Clinton conceded. Since Morse previously worked with the Sanders campaign, he said he likes to think of Sanders’ supporters who are against Clinton as people who have “honest grievances with the establishment. “I understand their desired need to do a protest vote.” Morse, however, does not exactly align with his former “Bernie Bros” saying that he is not going to abandon the party because he didn’t like what happened. “And I’m not going to abandon America because of what happens,” he said.
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school English teacher for a number of years she took up administrative work in nonprofits, including serving as the president of ACCESS, a battered women’s shelter, and serving as a chair on the Story County Equal Rights Amendment campaign in 1992. In recent years, WesselKroeschell has supported resolutions to increase college affordability, increase the state spending on nutritious foods from local sources and a resolution to call on Sen. Chuck Grassley, head of the Senate Judiciary Committee, to hold hearings for President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland. Heddens, who was born in Rochester, Minnesota, has served since 2003. Heddens also serves as the assistant majority leader in the Iowa House and the vice presi-
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TWO-YEAR SUPERVISOR After Paul Toot’s death in the middle of his term as county supervisor, Martin Chitty was chosen to serve in the vacancy until the November elections. Tuesday night, he was officially elected by Story County to serve on the Board of Supervisors. Chitty, the Republican nominee, defeated Democratic nominee Linda Murken to finish out the two years left in Toot’s term. Chitty feels that his six months as supervisor has already prepared him for the next two years on the board.
FOUR-YEAR SUPERVISOR Wayne Clinton, a 16-year incumbent on the Board of Supervisors, won the fouryear term up for grabs over Democratic nominee Lauris Olson and Republican nominee Scott Schaben. Clinton had not planned to run until after Toot’s death and, by that time, the Democratic party had already chosen Olson as its nominee. Clinton chose to run as an independent. Because of his 16 years on the board and having
great name recognition, Clinton was able to remain the incumbent despite not running with a party. He earned support and votes from both Republicans and Democrats. Clinton plans to work with the board and contractors to put up affordable housing instead of big projects. Still, he believes there will always be problems surrounding housing.
COUNTY AUDITOR Lucy Martin, the county auditor since 2011, won against Becky Jordan, the Republican
nominee. Martin doesn’t believe that her political beliefs affect the way that she does her job. Despite her role in the election as county auditor, Martin pointed out that the position is more about the mechanics of how officials get elected. One of her greatest concerns as County Auditor is the responsibility being piled on poll workers. She also wants to make Story County and the election process positive for students on campus and at home.
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A “Vote Here” sign waves in the wind in front of the Ascension Lutheran Church, where Ames residents cast their ballot for the 2016 election.
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A man stares off into the distance in shock as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s chances at the presidency grow increasingly slim on Tuesday at the Iowa Democratic Party election watch party in Des Moines.
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Taylor Blair, freshman in pre-industrial design, stands on the Iowa State University sign outside the Memorial Union, urging fellow students to vote on Tuesday.
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State-by-state breakdown
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OREGON A woman attempts to hold back tears as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s chances at the presidency grow increasingly slim on Tuesday at the Iowa Democratic Party election watch party in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Patty Judge is given a hug after she officially conceded her bid for the U.S. Senate to incumbent Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Tuesday at the Iowa Democratic Party election watch party in Des Moines.
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Kim Weaver reacts as numbers come in Tuesday. Weaver lost the 4th District congressional election against incumbent Republican Steve King.
Republicans narrowly keep control Democrats lose of both House, Senate in Congress Iowa statehouse By Alex.Hanson @iowastatedaily.com Republicans have narrowly kept control of the U.S. Senate, setting up another two years with Republican control of the legislative branch. With wins in several tossup states, the Associated Press is projecting the GOP keeps control of the U.S. Senate. Even with a net loss of seats, Republicans were projected early to keep control of the U.S. House. In Iowa’s race, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley easily won over challenger Patty Judge. Here’s a breakdown of some of the important states that were up for play in Tuesday’s election. - Iowa: Grassley easily defeated Judge, with the AP calling the race shortly after 9 p.m. when polls closed in the state. -Illinois: Congressman Tammy
Duckworth was the early winner over incumbent Sen. Mark Kirk. Duckworth had about an 14 point margin over Kirk at press time, according to the AP. -Indiana: Congressman Todd Young defeated former Sen. Evan Bayh, who previously held the seat and retired in 2010. Young led by about 10 points at press time, according to the AP. Incumbent Sen. Dan Coats is retiring from the seat. -Wisconsin: Incumbent Ron Johnson was able to narrowly hold onto his seat over former Sen. Russ Feingold. He led by about 5.7 percent at press time, according to the AP. Democrats were counting on Wisconsin as a pick up in their quest to take over the Senate. -New Hampshire: Incumbent Kelly Ayotte was narrowly ahead off her Democratic opponent, Gov. Maggie Hassan.
At press time, Ayotte had less than a 0.25 point lead at 12:30 a.m., according to the AP. -Florida: Marco Rubio, the Florida senator who ran for president, easily won reelection after originally pledging not to run. Rubio defeated Congressman Patrick Murphy by about 8 percent, according to AP results at press time. -Missouri: Incumbent Roy Blunt held a 5 point lead over Secretary of State Jason Kander as. of 12:30 a.m., according to the AP. -Colorado: Incumbent Michael Bennet defeated Republican Darryl Glenn in the state. He had a 3.8 point lead at press time, according to the AP. -Arizona: Incumbent John McCain was able to defeat Democratic Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick. McCain had an 11 point lead at press time, according to the AP.
By Alex.Hanson @iowastatedaily.com Iowa Republicans have taken control of both chambers in the Iowa Legislature as Democrats conceded defeat and longtime Iowa Democratic Leader Michael Gronstal was defeated. 25 Iowa Senate seats were up for election and Democrats barely held onto their majority after the 2014 election with 26 seats. “No matter how many seats we have, Senate Democrats will always have the backs of each and every Iowan,” Gronstal said in a release. “ Gronstal, D-Council Bluffs, has served in the legislature since 1985 and conceded defeat to Repub-
lican Dan Dawson. Other Democratic senators who lost their seats include Steve Sodders of Marshalltown, Mary Jo Wilhelm of Cresco, Brian Schoenjahn of Carroll, Chris Brase of Donahue and Tom Courtney of Burlington. Senate President Pam Jochum of Dubuque declared victory in her race. In the release, Democrats said they would still bring up school funding, water quality, mental health and oversight of Governor Branstad’s privatization of Medicaid in the upcoming session. In the Iowa House, Republicans had a majority following the 2014 election and most competitive districts were leaning Republican as results trickled in.
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A woman colors the state of North Carolina red at the Story County Democratic Watch Party.
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A man dresses as a donut to grab attention and encourage students to vote for “progression, social justice, democracy and free-thinking” at the Agora on Tuesday.
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A woman at the the Iowa Democratic Party election watch party in Des Moines stares at the TV in disbelief as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s chances at the presidency grow increasingly slim.
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A baby watches their first ever presidential election during the Republican Party of Iowa Election on Tuesday in Des Moines.
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Iowa State students form a line at the Union Drive Community Center voting location on Tuesday.
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Iowa voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump in the presidential race, with 92 counties going red. The only areas to vote for Hillary Clinton included the counties home to Iowa’s public Universities — Story, home to Iowa State University; Johnson, home to the University of Iowa; and Black Hawk, home to the University of Northern Iowa. Polk County, home to Des Moines; Scott County, home to Davenport and Bettendorf; and Linn County, home to Cedar Rapids, also voted for Clinton.
County-by-county breakdown
The map looked even more red for Chuck Grassley, with the incumbent GOP senator picking up all counties except Johnson.
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support, more importantly their understanding to do public service.” Grassley, who now chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, began his political career in the Iowa state legislature in 1959. Serving in that position until 1974, he moved on to the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975-1981. Elected into the U.S. Senate in 1981, Grassley has risen to become one of the most influential members. Grassley and his supporters often tout him not missing a vote since the 1990s. Grassley is a native Iowan and earned degrees from the University of Northern Iowa and the University of Iowa. Grassley has made it a priority for him to reach out to the people of Iowa personally. Every year since he was elected to the Senate he has visited each of Iowa’s 99 counties to engage with the citizens and listen to their stories and concerns. Grassley has said throughout the campaign that keeping in touch with Iowans is his touchstone for “good government.” Judge won a five way Democratic primary in
dent of The Legal Center for Special Education. But where do our freshly elected 45th and 46th District representatives stand on the issues? Both Heddens and Wessel-Kroeschell are strong advocates of Planned Parenthood and support federal funding for the organization because of the numerous, important services it provides for women. “I have been a supporter of access to women’s health care, and that’s one of [the] things that Planned Parenthood provides to women and to men,” Heddens said. Although some have called for an end to the tax-dollar funding of Planned Parenthood because of the controversial practice of abortion the organization offers, Wessel-Kroeschell said American tax dollars don’t go toward abortion services — they do, however, go toward services such as breast cancer screenings, STD treatment and other affordable services for women who may have trouble affording care elsewhere. “I have spoken to sev-
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Sen. Chuck Grassley hugs his wife, Barbara, after winning his seventh term in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday in Des Moines.
June, which included state Sen. Rob Hogg, D-Cedar Rapids. Judge had campaigned across Iowa to warn against Grassley and his “partisan politics.” She specifically pointed to the Grassley’s refusal to hold a hearing on President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee as a reason for Iowans to be wary of his intentions. Judge argued throughout the election that he was “no longer standing for Iowa values.” Grassley gave his victory speech Tuesday evening at a watch party with the Iowa Republican Party in Des Moines. Judge was with the Iowa Democratic Party at a watch party in Des Moines as well. Grassley’s victory speech
began with him showing his gratitude for the people of Iowa. He thanked them for electing him for another term and said that he would, “work hard to represent them.” Grassley focused on addressing the work that America, and Iowans, have ahead of them. He highlighted that America needs to “focus on national security” and “secure our borders.” Judge gave her concession speech shortly after Grassley. She began by saying that she entered the race for Senate because she was tired of politicians like Grassley. “I could no longer stand by and watch Chuck Grassley continue to ignore the needs of Iowans.”
US HOUSE p1 tioned throughout his campaign is his plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act by replacing “government-run health care with free market solutions,” according to King’s website. Here is what King plans to do in his eighth term, according to his website: Obamacare “Before meaningful reform of our national health care system can begin, it is essential to first fully repeal [100 percent of Obamacare]. Absent repeal, there is nothing to replace.” Economy “We need to reduce taxes and excessive regulation on business. Business needs predictability. Right now, the only thing businesses are certain of is that more taxes and regulations are coming their way — which means their ability to be profitable and create jobs will be curtailed significantly.” Jobs Stop the Tax Increase Culture: Without action, small business owners and hardworking Americans are facing
eral clinics that assure me they do not have the capacity to take over what Planned Parenthood does,” Wessel-Kroeschell said. “It’s just so hard to pass some common sense legislation just because of the influence of money in elections,” Wessel-Kroeschell said. “We need to get a system where it’s much more democratic and every vote is equal. With the amount of money that’s in there, it’s really hard to get a message out if you don’t have money.” Heddens agrees that the amount of “dark money,” or money from political nonprofits that don’t need to legally reveal their sources, needs to be examined closely to prevent corruption in politics. “This idea that corporations are people, I think that’s something that needs to be revisited,” Heddens said. Another hot-button issue in Iowa is the lack of term limits in the Legislature. Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley has been in the Senate alone for over 35 years, and has served in numerous other political positions before then, including in the House
of Representatives. Some Iowans believe this may be too long for any one person to hold power and have called for term limits on state politicians to keep fresh faces in the Legislature. But Wessel-Kroeschell and Heddens say there is another way to regulate the terms of politicians: voting. “I strongly believe that elections are term limits,” said Wessel-Kroeschell citing the fact that if voters are unhappy with a politician’s service, they have the opportunity to remove them every two or six years, when they are up for re-election. Heddens agrees. “I understand that folks are very passionate on both sides of the issue, but one of the ways you can exercise for someone to be out of office is to vote,” Heddens said. “If you don’t like someone, vote them out of office.” Heddens and WesselKroeschell will both serve another two years before the next House election. Heddens and WesselKroeschell will still have backup from state Sen. Herman Quirmbach, DAmes, on the Senate side of the statehouse.
uncertainty about skyrocketing taxes, which makes it difficult for small business owners to plan ahead, grow their operations and hire more workers. Taxes “We must abolish the IRS and replace the federal income tax — and all other forms of federal taxation — with the Fair Tax, a national consumption tax.” Immigration “Immigration policy must be designed to enhance the economic, social and cultural well-being of the United States. I believe we have an obligation to address our growing illegal immigration problem. We must enforce the laws already on the books, which includes completing the border fence along our southern border.” Planned Parenthood “All federal funding for Planned Parenthood and other entities that perform abortions must end. To help prevent the taking of innocent human life through abortion, I believe that a mother requesting an abortion should
undergo an ultrasound and review the life within her.” Following the race being called, Weaver took to the stage to take a concession speech. During the speech Weaver expressed gratitude to her supporters and told them she was proud of the campaign they ran. Weaver ended her speech with the message that she wasn’t done fighting for Iowans. “I’m not done yet,” said Weaver. Weaver expressed interest in running for Iowa Democratic Party Chair, Governor, and running to unseat King again. Iowa State College of Democrats President Zachary Rodgers also weighed in on Weaver’s loss. “We put up a fantastic candidate in an overwhelmingly Republican district. She put up a good fight, but in the end, it wasn’t enough. We showed Steve King that we are tired of his regressive policies and will continue working to get a better representative for us,” he said.
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The first lady’s iconic looks By Maya.Minocha @iowastatedaily.com From the moment Michelle Obama took on the role as first lady, she redefined what it meant. Obama used her voice to empower women and children from across the world.
From supporting military families, encouraging children to live a healthy lifestyle and promoting education for women all over the world, Obama fought for all of these things in style. Here is a look at some of her best outfits while serving as the First Lady of the United States. All photos coyrtesey of Wikimedia Commons
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New York Fashion Week had an Indonesian designer for the first time. As a result, all of the models in the event were Hijabs.on the runways.
Hijabs on runways lack fahion diversity By Maya.Minocha @iowastatedaily.com At the New York Fashion Week fall shows, Indonesian designer Anniesa Hasibuan presented her collection with all of the models wearing hijabs. New York Fashion Week had never seen an Indonesian designer’s collection grace the runway. Having an Indonesian designer for the first time at New York Fashion Week and having all of the models wearing hijabs was definitely breaking a glass ceiling. The fashion industry lacks diversity, so having a designer shine a light on a group of people who don’t normally get talked about in the industry and media is a major step in the diversity of the fashion. “The imageries that we see definitely normalize internally what we think is beautiful and that can impact perception of the self,” said Kelly ReddyBest, assistant professor of apparel, events and hospitality management. “How we sort of think about what’s beautiful or what’s normal is impacted by the groups that we refer ourselves to and sometimes that can be the imagery of the media.” According to Hasibuan’s Instagram, the collection was inspired by her diverse home city of Jakarta. While every designer has their niche, Hasibuan started designing clothing for Muslim women because that is what her consumers
wanted, according to Elle magazine. “I think exposing individuals to diverse opinions, even having that in the media, is important for individuals,” Reddy-Best said. “Not just of individuals in the group, or people of color, it’s important for individuals who haven’t necessarily been exposed to that. They will all of the sudden make these associations with ideologies that should not be connected and that are perpetrated by the media.” After the final walks and once the curtain closed, Twitter went crazy over the show. Twitter was split between women feeling empowered and others feeling that the show was controversial because some of the models who walked in Hasibuan’s show were not of Muslim faith. Some people thought that misrepresented the group. “I mean it’s great that she is proud of her culture, but I think it would be best if Muslims wore the hijab on the runway instead of just, like, models,” said Alexis Consunji, freshman in animal science and member of the Womyn of Colour Network. “It’s good that there is finally diversity in fashion and it’s not just all white people who design fashion, but keep it culture appropriate.” The fashion industry is all about adapting to the things it’s exposed to. It is infamous for taking things that certain cultures iden-
tify with and turning them into fashion statements. This becomes a problem when those items start to lose their significance and meaning. This happened with bindis. Bindis are a part of South Asian culture, but once they were seen on fashion runway shows and by various fashion influencers, they quickly became adapted as a fashion trend and strayed away from their deep roots in South Asian culture. That is why some fear that seeing a hijab on the runway worn by nonMuslim models could be adapted and stray away from its meaning. “Even if it’s being presented as fashion, you cannot change the meaning of wearing a hijab,” Consunji said. “It’s religion, not fashion, period.” Living in such a mediacentric society, the things that are seen on Instagram, the faces that are seen on the cover of magazines and the fashions that are seen on the runway are all painting pictures in our heads of what we think about ourselves and others. “I think diversity is extremely important,” Reddy-Best said. “I think our world population is exceptionally diverse and it will just bring about different people perspectives, experiences, opinions, and that is very important to create an inclusive environment. It’s imperative in my opinion.”
Michelle’s’ official first lady portrait was taken in the Green Room of the White House while she wore a Reed Krackoff dress. Michelle’s portrait struck some controversy over showing her bare arms.
The inauguration ball dress is the dress that will go in the history books, and most likely be shipped out to stand alongside the other first lady dresses in the Smithsonian. Michelle chose to wear a classic white dress by designer Jason Wu.
Wearing one of her favorite designers, Michelle left her costume at home and Jason Wu, Michelle attended the 2016 decided to show off her street style while Canada State Dinner in a floral printed, handing out candy at the White House. classy, flowing dress. She shows us her casual style with a pair of jeans and sequin Converse.
What to do for a girls’ night By Bridget.Degnan @iowastatedaily.com
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Iowa State wide receiver Allen Lazard looks up at the video board at Jack Trice Stadium before heading into the locker room during halftime against San Jose State on Sept. 24.
After getting healthy, Allen Lazard returns to top form at wide receiver By Luke.Manderfeld @iowastatedaily.com Allen Lazard couldn’t even practice. While dealing with a foot injury midway through the 2016 season, Iowa State’s best receiver was forced to watch his teammates practice from the sidelines. But Lazard still showed up on gameday, and he was still one of the Cyclones’ primary receivers. Lazard fought through the pain in his foot, and still competed for the Cyclones. He hasn’t missed a game this season. “[Not practicing is] probably the hardest part because you can’t go out there and practice because you physically can’t,” Lazard said. “Then I have to turn it on, on Saturday, and you aren’t really in shape at all and you don’t have the reps and timing down.” Now that he’s fully healthy — aside from some bumps and bruises that a normal football player picks up — with three games left in the season, Lazard has returned to being one of the premier receivers in the Big 12. Last Thursday against Oklahoma, Lazard led the Iowa State receiving corps with 76 receiving yards and a touchdown on six receptions. Against K-State on Oct. 29, it was the same story — Lazard racked up 134 yards on eight receptions. Iowa State coach Matt Campbell has lauded Lazard for his ability to stay focused despite outside factors — like his foot injury — attempting to distract him. In fact, Campball said a player like Lazard is what
will help turn the program around. “Our program will officially turn when our best players are the guys that are the hardest workers, they are the most detailed and they bring everybody with them,” Campbell said. “If you look back and look at the last few weeks of practices… Allen is as locked in as anyone on our football team.” Lazard ranks ninth in the Big 12 in receiving yards, averaging 73.1 yards per game. Through the first three games this season, Lazard led the nation in reception yards per game. But Lazard said he doesn’t think about individual achievements too much, saying his personal goal this season was to “lead his team to wins.” Lazard also feels that he hasn’t reach his top potential despite being one of the best receivers in the conference. He said he has made strides this season in the route-running category, but there is more to do before he can reach his true potential. “I think that I have still have a lot of room to grow,” Lazard said. “I don’t think that I’ve reached my full potential this year, I don’t think. I just think I can do more stuff out there.” It’s because of that “room to grow” that Campbell has lofty expectations for his junior receiver. “I think Allen has a chance to be one of the best players in college football,” Campbell said. “My job is to get him there and Allen wants that. I appreciate that from him because he is really dialed in.”
Lazard’s performance late in the season has given rise to the question of the potential of his return next year. Could he leave Iowa State and declare for the NFL Draft or will he return for his senior season and try to improve on his impressive junior campaign? Lazard didn’t seem enthusiastic when asked Monday if he was returning next season. “Sure,” he said with a straight face. When asked if he had even thought about leaving Iowa State, Lazard mirrored the enthusiasm of his previous answer. “No, that’s why I said sure,” he said. He also joked that he’d make his decision in an interesting fashion. “I’ll probably just flip a coin,” Lazard said. No matter if he does leave Iowa State next season, Lazard has seen dividends from returning healthy from his midseason ankle injury. “[Lazard] got a chance to catch his breath and get healthy, and I think you are seeing the byproduct of some of these games in critical situations,” Campbell said. “He’s making big plays. If you look back and look at the last few weeks of practices... Allen [Lazard] is as locked in as anyone on our football team.”
ALLEN LAZARD STATS Receiving yards: 658 Receptions: 48 Average yards per catch: 13.71 Touchdowns: 5 Average yards per game: 73.11
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Iowa State wide receiver Trever Ryen returns a punt against San Jose State on Sept. 24 at Jack Trice Stadium. Ryen was named a semifinalist for the Burlsworth Trophy.
Walk-on Trever Ryen named a semifinalist for Burlsworth Trophy By Brian.Mozey @iowastatedaily.com It took not one, but two tryouts for Trever Ryen to make the Iowa State football team. Now, Ryen is a semifinalist for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is presented to the most outstanding player who began their career as a walk-on. “It means a lot to me,” Ryen said. “I heard of [the award] a couple years ago and thought it was a cool story. Once I was on the list for it, I dug into the award deeper.” Ryen started college at Northern Iowa as a track and field runner but quickly transferred to Iowa State after his freshman year. When he came to Iowa State, Ryen’s expectations were to make it on special teams. He talked to Shane Burnham, the special teams coordinator in 2014, and that’s when the first tryout began. Ryen was on the practice field, and Burnham wanted to see his punt and kickoff return abilities. Ryen thought he did well after the first tryout, and it seemed like Burnham enjoyed Ryen’s talent as well. The success led to a second tryout, but this time
it wasn’t a practice. It was under the lights on Sept 5, 2015, against Northern Iowa to open the regular season. Iowa State led 24-7 heading into the fourth quarter, and Ryen went out onto the field as the punt returner. Then, the unthinkable happened. Ryen took the punt return 81 yards to the end zone to extend the Iowa State lead to 24 points. “I couldn’t believe what happened in that game, but it was a great moment in my career,” Ryen said. “After that, the rest is history.” Ryen was grateful for the opportunity to be named a semifinalist for the Burlsworth Trophy this season and knows the importance behind the name. Brandon Burlsworth was a walk-on Arkansas All-American offensive lineman. That started the trend of having more walk-on
players on college football teams across the country. Now, the trophy is named after his legacy, and Ryen is one of 52 players nominated for the award. Win or lose, Ryen is still honored to have his name next to some of the great walk-ons in college football history, especially Burlsworth. Ryen sometimes wonders what would have happened if he didn’t pass those two tryouts at the beginning of his career at Iowa State. He was running with the track and field team, but he couldn’t live his life without the game of football. “I’ve always enjoyed the game of football, whether we win or lose,” Ryen said. “It’s a blessing to be able to play college football, especially at Iowa State and be able to have that walk-on experience as a player.”
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Despite sweep, hockey on path to championship By Mary.Rominger @iowastatedaily.com The Cyclone Hockey team (9-3) was swept for the first time this season against unranked Missouri State, despite showcasing one of its more complete games of the season. Heading into last Friday night’s game at Mediacom Ice Park, the Cyclones were undefeated on the road and had dominated the Ice Bears earlier in the season. In the first game of the series, the Ice Bears took Cyclone Hockey to an extra frame, and Ryan Hogland tipped one past Derek Moser to top the Cyclones 3-2. The Cyclones entered Saturday night energized and ready to bounce back after suffering their second loss of the season. The Cyclones lost a onegoal lead late in the game and allowed the Ice Bears to score two unanswered goals to finish off the weekend. Contrary to the results of both games, Cyclone Hockey put forth a considerable amount of effort and outshot its opponent 97-51
over the course of both nights, which goes hand in hand with its substantial puck possession time. Frustration lingered on the ice as the obstacle of poor officiating threatened the Cyclones’ performance. While the Cyclone Hockey team takes responsibility for the outcome of the weekend, the Cyclones were given 61 penalty minutes in the two games despite only having 102 penalty minutes total heading into the weekend. “Looking at Friday’s game, [the referees] didn’t even understand the rules,” said coach Jason Fairman. “We tried to tell them and they wouldn’t listen. We take a rule book with us, we looked them up and they were exactly wrong.” Wrong calls were given to both teams, which evoked a sense of disbelief among the Cyclones. “I watched the video,” Fairman said. “I tried to give the referees a break on some of their interpretations, but I couldn’t even see penalties.” Mistakes in officiating ranged from trying to start
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A group of four Cyclone Hockey players defend the net against the University of Central Oklahoma on Oct. 21 at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena.
overtime 5-on-3 and not starting in the correct faceoff spot. In the midst of the controversy, Cyclone Hockey played a strong game aside from a lackluster offense. The team has consistently
dominated most areas of the ice. “I think our guys handled it well for the most part,” Fairman said. “They were frustrated but they had pretty good composure on Saturday.”
Looking forward, the Cyclones’ next game against their CSCHL rival, the Ohio Bobcats, will be a defining moment to see how the Cyclones bounce back after a weekend that defied the stellar season they’ve had
thus far. With an unfortunate three losses on the season, expectations remain high, and the team continues to showcase potential to win the national championship.
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Composure is key for Iowa State volleyball By Ben.Visser @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State volleyball’s composure will be tested against Oklahoma on Wednesday night at Hilton Coliseum. The Sooners dig a lot of balls, much like the Cyclones. When teams repeatedly dig balls, their opponents can get frustrated quickly. Iowa State needs to stay composed on Wednesday in Norman, Oklahoma. “They’ve always been a very good defensive team, so that can be kind of frustrating,” said coach Christy Johnson-Lynch. The two defensive stalwarts will provide a lot of long rallies. Iowa State has nearly 1,400 digs on the season, and Oklahoma has dug nearly 1,300 balls. “We’d take a few really nice swings and they’d get dug and we’d kind of lose our cool and break down a little bit,” Johnson-Lynch said. “We’ll try and prep for that a little bit and encourage the team to stay calm and stay with it. The ball might have to go over the net four, five or six times before we get the kill, and that’s OK to embrace that.” When the ball is going back and forth over the net that many times, passes won’t always be perfect. Iowa State’s setters Suzanne Horner and Monique Harris will be challenged by the long rallies. “You’re definitely running
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Redshirt freshman libero Hali Hillegas watches for the ball during Iowa State’s volleyball match against Kansas on Oct. 5 at Hilton Colliseum.
down a lot of balls and trying to find a hitter that can put it away,” Horner said. “When other teams are digging the ball up, it’s hard, but you just have to believe in your hitters and know that somebody is going to put it away for you.” Luckily for the setters, Iowa State runs a 6-2 system,
so the setters will always have three hitters to set to. And they have their bail-out option, Jess Schaben. “It’s really nice to have somebody you can go to that’s consistent,” Horner said. “[Schaben] is going to keep balls in play or make the other team scramble for that
ball, trying to keep it alive.” Iowa State will have to scramble for some balls too. Johnson-Lynch said libero Hali Hillegas’ biggest strength is keeping her cool. “I think one of the great things about her is she’s pretty consistent throughout the rally,” Johnson-Lynch said.
“You won’t see her forget where to go, or won’t see her lose her technique in the middle of a rally. Can we feed off of that, and can the way she plays be contagious for the rest of us?” Hillegas won’t try to do too much for her team — she knows her role.
“I think it’s just staying focused and knowing who you’re playing for,” Hillegas said. “Just knowing this is what you have to do to put your team on your back, and what they have to do to you have on their back. … Being that calm when everybody is kind of riled up a little bit.”
LiFT club: A welcoming environment for all By Gina.Cerrentano @iowastatedaily.com After hosting its first event, the Pump and Run, Ladies in Fitness Training (LiFT) is continuing to gain popularity and get its name out there. The event, one that incorporated the running and lifting sides of fitness, took place Oct. 15 at Lied Recreation Athletic Center. Pump and Run consisted of participants benching a certain percentage of their body weight, up to 25 individual reps, before doing a 5-kilometer run around campus. The event acted not only as a means to advertise the club but also as a way to fundraise money for the new sport club. After a full year on campus, with about 100 members at the beginning of the spring 2015 semester, the club was voted by the Sports Club Council to become an active sports club on the Iowa State campus. LiFT aims to present a “safer” place for women to go to when they want to work out and lift weights at the various gyms on campus. “[LiFT] is a support system,” said club president
Amy Kurr, senior in materials engineering. “It’s a place for [women] to ask questions, a place for them to learn to weight lift … and feel comfortable doing so.” LiFT offers open gym time primarily to members, but individuals who have an interest in the club can join from 10 a.m. to noon on Sundays at Beyer Gym. Having this time allotted allows women to be able to lift various weights without feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable. “We know that a lot of high school athletics now require that their female athletes do some kind of strength training for [any sport],” Kurr said. “And when coming to college, they [may] feel inadequate or self-conscious. They just don’t have that set program, they don’t have that partner or that coach, so they just won’t go to the gym or they’ll go a couple times and won’t like it. “Again, we want to offer them a place to ask questions and be comfortable in the gym setting.” Although it offers an option of lifting or training in a small group or “team,” which some high school female athletes may be looking for when transitioning to life in college, the club isn’t exclusive when
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Participants take part in the Pump and Run event that Ladies in Fitness Training hosted on Oct. 15 at the Lied Recreation Athletic Center.
it comes to skill level. “If you have never even stepped foot near the weights or the gym in general, you aren’t alone,” said Kyra Wortman, training adviser for the club. “There are other girls learning, girls who love to
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teach and a support system for everyone to help us all continue to do what we love.” LiFT is set up to make everyone comfortable. The idea for the club originated as an entity that was primarily focused on helping women feel more comfortable doing various routines, from lifting weights to using other pieces of equipment throughout the gym. It also was set up to create a community where women could find the lifting partners they may have been missing when going to the gym previously. “I joined the club when I
CONTACT INFO For more information about the club, check out its Facebook group, LiFT. Or if you want information about joining the club or want to ask questions about the group, send an email to lift@iastate.edu first heard about it because lifting is such a male-dominated type of thing that it was difficult finding other women who related to me,” Wortman said. “This gave me the opportunity to meet girls who had similar interests and goals.” Because the lifting world
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To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. (March 21-April 19) Home’s a good place for you over the next couple of days. Provide family support. Let a friend inspire you. Graduate to the next level. Make household improvements. Give it an unusual twist. Play with color.
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(June 21-July 22) You’re even more powerful than usual for the next two days. Personal matters demand attention. Go for what you really want. Add a glamorous touch. Work faster and make more money.
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(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your friends really come through for you over the next few days. Envision a dream future. Fantasies may have to be delayed, but take notes anyway. Make another home improvement. Play house.
By Alison.Boysen @iowastatedaily.com Relief, nervousness and pride were some of the emotions that Iowa State voters felt after leaving the voting booth Tuesday. After the many campaigns and caucuses, students at Iowa State were able to make their voices heard and influence who the president of the United States will be in the following four years. Iowa Staters’ votes are particularly important because Iowa is a swing state. First-time voter Melisa Mehmedovic had been rooting for Marco Rubio in the preliminary elections, but was forced to chose another candidate in this year’s election. She decided to vote for Hillary Clinton over Republican nominee Donald Trump. “I’m less scared of the outcome if she becomes president,” Mehmedovic said. Mehmedovic also shared that she’s happy she voted after considering not to. One thing she noticed when the pool of candidates was decreasing was that the campaigning became more heated. Mehmedovic said “their campaigns are mean.” Freshman Tariq Pasalic — also a first-time voter — used his ballot to support Clinton. Pasalic voted for Clinton because he doesn’t like Trump, and his family’s political affiliation is Democratic. He felt like he had done his civic duty after voting, but was mostly relieved. “It’s one less stressful thing in my life,” Pasalic said. Freshman Andrew Vogler said he “felt like an American” after casting his first vote
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his speech by congratulating rival Clinton on her “hard-fought campaign,” mentioning the call Clinton made to Trump only minutes before conceding from the election. “And I congratulated her and her family on a very, very, very hard fought campaign. She fought very hard. Hillary has worked very long and very hard over a long period of time. We owe her a major debt of gratitude for her work to our country,” he said. Trump continued saying that he is going to rebuild the nation and renew the American dream. “As I’ve said from the beginning, ours was not a campaign, but an incredible and great movement,” the president-elect said. Trump ended his speech
in the scariest election he’s ever witnessed. “Even though it’s a small fraction, my vote matters,” Volger said. Some voters, including Lauren Despins, were confident after turning in their ballots. Despins, sophomore in biology, had no doubt that the candidate who she voted for would win. “I’m happy I can participate and have my voice heard,” Despins said. Eric Fritz, senior in electrical engineering, felt that the race was not neck-and-neck like some polls had first displayed in the beginning of the race. The Electoral College is ultimately the final decision on who wins the election, but it is supposed to reflect what the constituents want. “I’m nervous because I don’t know who’s gonna win,” said Abigail Phoebe, sophomore in pre-business. “[Trump’s] a psycho in my opinion.” Phoebe was more anxious than some other students who had handed in their ballot. Phoebe is a Democrat who supports Clinton because she shares almost all of the candidates’ beliefs. She believed that Clinton was more qualified to be president of the United States. To many students, the presidential race was an exhausting roller coaster that has come to an end. While some students have enjoyed sharing their opinions about politics, some students are glad the election is over. Rachel Basala, sophomore in management information systems, summed up a general feeling among some students. “I kinda wish it was all over,” Basala said. roughly 20 minutes after he began, thanking the American people for their votes. Iowa voted in favor of Trump, leading Trump by 9.5 percent with 99 percent of results reporting. Mack Shelley, professor and chair of political science, said that bottom line, this election is “accessible populist revolt.” “Part of the storyline is that the Republican establishment crumbled and the Democratic establishment didn’t,” he said. “So you have this right-wing revolutionary force on the Republican side and a more traditional Democratic side. While many were not expecting Trump to make the strides that he did in this election cycle, time-andtime again did he exceed expectations, turn tables and showed voters to expect the unexpected.
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The Daily asked Iowa State students at the polls why voting is important to them. Here’s what we found:
“[I’m voting] as a citizen of the United States. [It is my duty] to vote for the person who best represents me. “It is definitely important because, as a democracy, voting ensures that the system isn’t corrupt and that the system works the best for the people. If people don’t vote, [America’s government] could turn one-dimensional or only help certain people... Every citizen in the States needs to be taken into consideration, [and that’s why it’s important to vote.]”
- Wyatt Glienke, freshman in chemical engineering “I am voting because I believe as a citizen it is your right to vote, even though I didn’t like either of the candidates I still felt the need to vote. “It is important for the public to voice who they think should be in office because we live in free country and it is a privilege to vote for who you want.”
- Gabby Bunge, sophomore in communications studies “Everyone says you’re supposed to [vote] and like, if you don’t, then like, how are you supposed to choose someone that stands for what you believe in? “It’s [voting] important because… I don’t know, I guess it’s because if you vote, you have a say in what’s gonna happen rather than someone making the decision for you.”
- Allysa Eberle, junior in computer engineering “I want to exercise my right as a Black man. I have to make sure I’m doing all I can to ensure I am doing what some of my relatives couldn’t. I don’t want Trump in office. I just think it’s important because a vote does matter. It affects the future and what happens in the future.”
- Ty Chestnut, freshman in animal science “Because I feel like everyone should. Why not do it? Everyone should get a chance to express their opinions, even if it’s just voting.” - Janet Villegas, sophomore in computer science “As Americans, [voting] allows us our freedom to have a say in government, which some other countries can’t.” Ally Belcher, freshman in pre-athlete training, said she’s voting because it’s her god given right and she thinks it’s important to get her voice out there and support her beliefs.
- Hannah Rhoads, sophomore in industrial engineering “Because I feel that voting gives you a voice... By voting for someone you feel shares your views, you give voice to your way of life. Hopefully, by voting for someone with your shared views, those shared views will become a reality. “Even when there isn’t a candidate reflecting your certain set of views, you should still go out and vote, because without expressing your views, there will never be change. Change was never made when people kept quiet... If you don’t speak up, you’ll never get that last piece of pizza. “The reason I think [people] go out to vote is because if they want structure in life, they need to take charge of that. No one is going to assume what you think is the right choice.”
- Semiu Hodza, sophomore at DMACC
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Attendees react to Iowa being called for Trump during the Republican Party of Iowa Election Night Party on Tuesday in Des Moines.
“I am fully trusting in the political system we have here in the United States,” said Logan Maxwell, executive director of ISU College of Republicans. However, both Maxwell and Shelley expressed the distrust that many are feeling in the wake of Trump winning or even if Clinton would have. “Hillary Clinton is simply not a good candidate, not that Trump is necessarily either, stimulating rabid interest whether a good trait or not it’s just something you need to have,” Shelley said. Maxwell echoed Shelley’s remarks, but displayed his willingness to move past Election Day and throw his full support toward the president-elect. “I haven’t whole heartedly supported the candidate by any means over the past [election cycle]. So I don’t know what it means at this point,” Maxwell said. “Whether it would have been Secretary Clinton who won or whether it is Mr. Trump who won… I think the one thing that I would do regardless, is give the candidate a fresh start and put my faith in this candidate.” However, some students, such as Iowa State Student Government President Cole
Staudt are fearful of what the next four years could bring, and are not so readily accepting of the results. “I have never been so scared in my life. There are gay people asking me ‘will I be able to marry the person I love?’ There are Muslims asking me ‘how do I stay safe?’ There are Latinos asking me if they should go into hiding. What do I say to that?” he said. “Part of my job is to comfort people and I don’t know how to do that right now. “I feel like the progress we’ve made in the past two decades is going to be undone.” But, the campaign that Trump has maintained may be best summarized by the feeling held by ISU Students 4 Trump Austen Giles. “Make America great again,” he said. And on what Giles feels this could mean for America, he said he thinks “illegals are going to be deported,” there will be a “ton more jobs available” and we’re going to be “winning so much” that people are going to “be complaining to Donald” about why we are winning so much. Reporting from Jake Dalbey, Danielle Gehr, Emily Barske contributed to this story.