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Calendar MONDAY

Final Exams When: Monday to Friday What: Final examinations for the fall semester Where: Iowa State University

MONDAY

Osborn Club lecture When: 7 p.m.

What: “Polymers, Nanoparticles and Video Games,” by Alex Travesset, ISU physics and astronomy.

Open to the public.

Where: Gold Room, Hilton Garden Inn

WEDNESDAY

Retirement reception: Dianne Anderson When: 3:30 to 5 p.m.

What: Anderson is assistant director of ISU’s Survey and Behavioral Research Services.

Where: 1109 Snedecor Hall

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What: Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club.

Where: Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

Police Blotter: MONDAY

10-minute play festival When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday What: Performances of ISU Theatre’s directing class final project Where: Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

TUESDAY

Graduate Education Study Circle: Strengthening the Professoriate at ISU When: Noon to 2 p.m.

What: Focus on enhancing graduate training experiences by improved communication with a broad community.

Where: 2030 Morrill Hall

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On the front: Ryan Pithan, senior in business, had been at Iowa State for two weeks when he was deployed to Iraq.

Back at the university, he says he has to be prepared for anything.

Photo:

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Dec. 8 A laptop computer that was reported stolen on Dec. 3 was located in the individual’s residence hall room underneath a bed; the theft case is unfounded. (reported at 10:57 a.m.)

A vehicle that left the scene struck a car owned by John Sachs. (reported at 5:38 p.m.)

Kyle Walker, 24, 2101 Oakwood Road unit 222, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule v substance and drug paraphernalia. (reported at 11:55 p.m.)

Dec. 9 Joseph Rees, 22, 258 North Hyland Ave., was arrested and charged with public intoxication. (reported at 1:38 a.m.)

A vehicle that left the scene struck a car owned by Xianbo Tao. The incident apparently occurred on Dec. 8. (reported at

Ames, ISU Police Departments

The information in the log comes from the ISU and City of Ames police departments’ records.

All those accused of violating the law are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

10:38 a.m.)

A resident reported being harassed. (reported at 1:28 p.m.)

After appearing at the Story County Justice Center, Sean Heinz, 22, of 3683 Helser Hall, was arrested on a warrant, charging him with serious assault. (reported at 1:30 p.m.)

Dec. 10 Matthew Cleverley, 29, 2112 Quail Ridge, was arrested and charged with failure to report accident and operating while intoxicated. (reported at 6:14 a.m.)

Nathan Suckow, 26, 1107 Delaware Ave. unit 5, was arrested and charged with public intoxication. (reported at 6:14 a.m.)

Mark Dearborn, 50, no address, was arrested and charged with four counts of probation violation. (reported at 10 a.m.)

Anthony Mora, 46, 710 Kellogg Ave., was arrested and charged with probation violation. (reported at 4 p.m.)

Sherri Mosley, 46, 623 Meadowplace, was arrested and charged with driving under suspension and possession of a controlled substance. (reported at 7 p.m.)

Anjali Richards, 31, 1102 16th St., was arrested and charged with simple domestic abuse. (reproted at 11:31 p.m.)

Dec. 11 Adam Grittner, 20, 4912 Mortensen Road unit 832, was arrested and charged with public intoxication. (reported at 12:08 a.m.)

Jeffery Facto, 54, 3801 Lincoln Way unit 226, was arrested and charged with public intoxication. (reported at 1:42 a.m.)

Celebrity News Notes and events.

Chelsea Handler on Angelina Jolie: I’m not a fan

Comedian Chelsea Handler has a few more choice words for Angelina Jolie.

After calling the mother of six a “home wrecker” during a recent stand-up gig in Newark, NJ, and then defending her remarks by saying, “I’ve been making fun of Angelina Jolie since she made out with her brother,” Handler — who is good friends with Jennifer Aniston — is throwing even more jabs at Brad Pitt’s current partner.

Yeah, I’m not a fan,” she tells Katie Couric in an interview for Glamour magazine. “She just doesn’t come off to me as a sincere woman. She seems like a woman that you’d really want to avoid.”

Winona Ryder: I don’t use the Internet

The psychological thriller “Black Swan” is generating all kinds of Oscar buzz on entertainment blogs, but one of its stars, Winona Ryder, is probably the last person to know about it.

That’s because the actress has never surfed the Web. “I don’t use the Internet, but apparently you can find out everything on it,” Ryder reveals in the January issue of Elle magazine. “I have my e-mail on my BlackBerry, and that’s about it. I’ve never read a blog, ever.”

Though director Ron Howard gifted her with an iPad, the

39-year-old actress — who plays an aging, washed-up ballet dancer in “Black Swan” — has yet to use it.

‘The Hasselhoffs’ canceled after one night Apparently watching the Hoff was just too much of a hassle for A&E viewers. The network has pulled the reality series “The Hasselhoffs” after just two episodes, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

“Whether it lasts 10 more episodes or no more episodes, we did it, we’re there,” said

Hasselhoff. “And in the end, I’m happy with the progression of my daughters, and why we did it was to exploit their music.”

Eight episodes of “The Hasselhoffs” remain unaired, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

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Military

Service demands students Veterans make up large portion of ISU transfers

The tension caused by North Korea’s artillery attack on the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong on Nov. 23 spread far beyond the feuding nations. For Yong Chin Pak, senior lecturer in kinesiology and instructor/coach of Iowa State’s martial arts clubs, and Dan Rim, freshman in pre-advertising, the tension hits closer to home than anyone would like.

Ryan Pithan, senior in business, has faced the challenges of being both a student and a member of the U.S. Armed Forces. Photo: Yue Wu/ Iowa State Daily

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By Taysha.Murtaugh iowastatedaily.com Ryan Pithan, senior in business, studied at Iowa State for two weeks when he found out he was getting deployed to Iraq.

“I had just gotten back from boot camp and my training at the school infantry,” Pithan said. “I was just settling down, spending time with friends and family and getting ready for college. When I got the news, it was kind of heartbreaking, but then again, that’s what I signed up for.”

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set of experiences and sometimes a different set of needs,” said Laura Doering, associate director of records and registration.

Doering said ISU students returning from service just need to come back, meet with their adviser and register for classes.

“We are very militaryfriendly at ISU,” Doering said.

“For any veteran who isn’t able to come to campus, we will do advising over the phone, create their schedule for the next semester and get them in touch with any other office they need assistance from.”

Veteran transfer students still have to meet the transfer student requirements, Doering said. Iowa State measures military credit according to the American Council on Education guide recommendations.

When Pithan was deployed, he had to drop all of his classes for that semester, and Iowa State reimbursed him in full.

Pithan was stationed in the East Anbar province of Iraq from April 2008 to August 2008. Without Internet access, he had to find a way to sign up for classes for the fall of 2008.

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The war of the past Pak grew up in Seoul, Korea. He remembers what it was like to live in a country stricken by war.

“There was no food, water and clothing for almost three years,” Pak said. “My parents did whatever they could to avoid death.”

The Korean War was a military conflict between the North and areas of South Korea, which killed three million people.

After War World II ended in 1945, the Korean Peninsula became divided. The North wanted a communist government while the South developed into a democracy with U.S. help.

On June 25, 1950, the North attacked the South in an attempt to reunite the country under communist rule.

“After the war, it seemed like 90 percent of the population were unemployed,” Pak said. “People were hungry because of the lack of food available. My father, who had eight children, was unemployed for awhile but when the allies started helping South Korea, my father eventually found a job.

“But in 1960 tragedy struck. In one year I lost my father in March, my mother in June and my uncle in September. After my parents passed away, I was raised by my older sister, who was more like a mother to me,” Pak said.

While Pak was raised by his older sister, he participated in activities at school. In seventh grade, he began practicing martial arts, which he now teaches to students as a grandmaster.

Pak left Korea in 1971 and came to Iowa State in 1973.

“My generation greatly appreciates the U.S.,” Pak said. “The younger generations do not know the meaning of hunger. America is the land of opportunity, which is why I chose to live here.”

Since the war, there have been many encounters between North and South Korea over disputed boundaries. The same tension that stemmed from the Korean War is now affecting the younger generation.

The tension of the present Dan Rim takes classes at Iowa State, but since the dispute between North and South Korea has been worsening, he now has other things to worry about besides the usual exams.

Rim grew up in South Korea. He knows what it is like to worry about family. In order to keep up with Korean events, he visits a website tailored to Korean news and talks with his mother and father via phone.

“When I heard about North Korea striking Yeonpyeong, I was scared and afraid for my parents,” Rim said.

“My family has been affected by the actions of these two countries,” Rim said. “I think that if another war was to happen, South Korea would lose more because of their strong economy, which is much stronger than North Korea’s. But both sides will lose a lot of lives.”

The promise of the future This summer Rim is planning on going back to South Korea, though the tension between the two countries will still be in continuation. The same tension that effected Pak’s generation now affects the younger generation.

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Sudan

Student earns education to assist his homeland ™

By Katherine.Marcheski iowastatedaily.com Maurice Aduto can’t celebrate his birthday.

Not only because his family is thousands of miles away, but because he doesn’t even know the day he was born.

Aduto, senior in animal ecology, was born in a small village in southern Sudan, near the borders of Kenya and Uganda around 1986. He lived there until 2000 when he, his brother, and uncles moved to Kenya in order for them to attend high school.

“Education is everything,” Aduto said. “We know that, and that is why we work so hard for it. Without an education, I cannot help, I cannot help others improve their lives, if I don’t know how.”

Sudan can’t provide anything more than an eighth-grade education, so the only option for many people seeking further education is to migrate to surrounding countries that offer more advanced and structured academic systems.

Although the desire for education was a motivating force for his relocation, the devastation from the war provided the biggest push for Aduto and some of his family to move from their hometown of Didinga to Kenya, and eventually come to America.

“The rebels came to my hometown in 1998, and after about a year of terror we left,” Aduto said.

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Maurice Aduto, junior in animal ecology, is a student from Sudan. Aduto hopes to raise awareness of the situation in South Sudan, especially the new referendum. The current referendum gives the South Sudanese a chance to vote for their independence. Photo: David Livingston/Iowa State Daily

“It’s very dangerous to just move from border to border — and illegal,” Aduto said. But since their town was so close to Kenya, his family was lucky enough to make it to a safe region.

Before the war came to his village, the people were at peace. His family had cattle, a home and a life full of happiness.

In 2006, along with 12 other members of his family, Aduto came to America in search of opportunities for education and safety. Aduto and his brother were sent to Des Moines, where he earned his high school diploma after finishing 12th grade at age 20.

“For me to have gotten this far is amazing,”

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Aduto said. “I am at Iowa State — that is huge. I never thought I would make it this far.”

A college degree is not expected in Sudan.

His parents didn’t go to school, and a lot of his friends didn’t go to school.

But Aduto is living his dream at Iowa State, with a scholarship he earned and a burning desire for an education.

“I have everyone behind me with their support and blessings,” Aduto said. “My family, my friends, the tribe, community, country, all of the world — because everyone wants for us to have success.”

There is peace in Ames. Students here at Iowa State do not have the fear that dictated daily life back in Sudan, Aduto said.

“All these years we’ve been second citizens, and I don’t need to be a second citizen anymore,” Aduto said.

With the referendum vote taking place on Jan. 9, 2011, South Sudan may finally be given the opportunity to be equal citizens and end the racial oppression that has occurred since conflicts arose between North and South Sudan more than 50 years ago.

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By Mindy.Dickerson iowastatedaily.com As a young girl, Katie Crimmins, junior in English, never knew where life would take her, or what she would make of it. She especially never believed that she would one day grow up to sell Pure Romance bedroom accessories to finance her own wedding.

Pure Romance is an inhome party company that sells a premier line of relationship aids, including lubricants, heighteners and bedroom accessories, According to pureromance.com. The business is 17 years old and was founded

by Patty Brisben, who created the company to support her own family.

Crimmins had her first experience with Pure Romance in the form of a Passion Party.

She was hesitant to attend at first, but with the encouragement of her fiancé, Dillon Drew, senior in animal ecology, she ended up going.

“I got invited to a party as a Dead Week break and it was super fun,” Crimmins said.

“I thought about selling Pure Romance then, but I didn’t have time or a reason to.”

Passion Parties consist of a consultant promoting various products that range from perfumes to adult sex toys.

As a community adviser of an all-girl floor in Martin Hall, Crimmins would find her reason soon enough.

“I invited Pure Romance to my floor this year as a threepart sex education program,” Crimmins said. “The first part was Pure Romance. The residents responded very well: 39 out of 50 residents came and 23 ordered [products].

The second part was Planned Parenthood, and the third will be Ray Rodriguez [program coordinator for the Student Health Center].”

Although discussing sexual relations may be an awkward experience for some, Crimmins has overcome her embarrassment of the subject.

“I feel like my experience as a CA has helped me to become comfortable with these kinds of things,” Crimmins said. “I was uncomfortable at first, but after five or six times [of residents with sex-related questions], I got comfortable.

I can’t press my views upon other people if I want them to ask for help.”

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program, Crimmins contacted Stephanie Warner, the party consultant. This time it wasn’t to plan a party, it was to apply for a job.

“I went to a party and I talked to the person leading it,” Warner said. “I didn’t have another job, I was in college and I loved [selling the products].

It allows you to work when you’re available and it helped me pay for my wedding.

“My engagement [lasted] eight months, and it allowed me to do as many parties as I was able [to pay for the wedding],” Warner said.

Selling Pure Romance products would not only help Warner pay for her own wedding, it’s also assisting Crimmins in paying for hers.

“I struggled paying for my half of the wedding because I was paying for it by myself,” Crimmins said.

Not only is the business a fun and interesting way to supplement her wedding, but it also keeps her mind off of the distance between her and her fiancé.

Drew is currently in Texas completing an internship he needs in order to graduate, on

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Textbooks

Rental returns add to rush

By Michael.Craighton iowastatedaily.com The University Book Store is a busy place at this time of the semester. This semester the store is no exception, but with one new added element — textbook rental returns.

UBS made the decision to add a rental option to its textbook supplies earlier this year.

Carl Arbuckle, textbook department supervisor at the University Book Store, said the bookstore made 140 different textbook titles available this semester — constituting about 11,000 books.

“We had about 80 percent of our available books rented this fall,” Arbuckle said.

He also said, however, a single semester is not really enough time to gauge the performance of the program, and that it will not be until next fall that any major changes are made.

“There are a few possible changes in the works, both for spring semester and certainly for next fall,” Arbuckle said. “Most of the changes that will be taking place will be in the area of the books themselves. A few of the titles may change, but it will be mainly the quantity.”

Arbuckle also said the bookstore will primarily just “tweak the numbers.”

The most popular rental titles were books from core classes, or those classes not specifically connected to a major, Arbuckle said. Books tied to a major did not rent as well. In the future,

the bookstore may seek to have more core class titles available for rent.

The textbook rental process was well-received by students who used it this semester.

“It was really easy,” said Ashley Bouska, freshman in animal science. “I liked it better than buying.”

She said she plans to keep renting her textbooks in the future.

The process of renting a textbook is set up to be very simple and customer-friendly, Arbuckle said. All a student must do is find the book he or she is looking for, and it if has a rental sticker on the book, then it is available for rent.

The student then takes the book to the checkout, where both the book and the student’s ID are scanned. The book is then tied to the student’s ID, meaning that at the end of the semester, the student must simply return the book and have it scanned again, along with the ID, and it will be “untied” from the student’s ID and available for rent again.

Eric Pecinovsky, sophomore in animal ecology, also said the process was easy: “I just walked in, they scanned it and I signed.”

Arbuckle wanted to emphasize the fact that the books rentals do have a hard and fast return date. All rented textbooks must be returned by close of business, or 5 p.m. Friday, Arbuckle said, or students will be required to pay the replacement cost of the book.

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When he returned to the United States, Pithan didn’t have much down time before he had to start classes.

“I got off the plane, went home for a day and then came back and started college,” Pithan said. “It was really weird going from being in the desert for all those months in the heat and wearing the same thing every day to ... being on your own time and [not having] to deal with people telling you what to do.”

This transition can be difficult for some veterans, and Iowa State offers services aiding in veterans’ acclimation to university life.

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ISU Farms

Livestock require more care in winter weather ISU farms work to keep animals healthy

By Whitney.Sager iowastatedaily.com

Iowa State has eight farms at which animals are exposed to winter weather, and special care must be taken to protect them. The horses shown here are more suited for winter than other animals. Photo: Kelsey Kremer/Iowa State Daily

Wool coats, bushy hair and special feed rations: Livestock wear different “winter coats” than students do to keep warm during the winter months.

“Every species is different,” said Maynard Hogberg, professor and chairman of animal science.

Many of the livestock on the eight farms owned by the university have access to buildings where they can take shelter from the harsh Iowa winters.

Cattle, sheep and horses are wellsuited for withstanding the cold temperatures because of their skin covering.

The thick layers of wool or hair that cover their bodies act as an insulation against the cold temperatures.

If they are kept in buildings that are too warm, the animals could become sick.

“They adapt to the cold weather and are healthier outside,” Hogberg said. “If they are exposed to too

much moisture, it causes respiratory issues.”

Livestock that do not have thick hair or wool to keep them warm are housed in environmentally controlled buildings throughout the year.

These animals include swine and chickens.

Jay Lampe, swine farm manager, said the same precautionary measures must be taken in the swine barns during the winter in order to prevent diseases from entering the closed facilities.

“We don’t change our health practices,” Lampe said. “People still have to shower-in and shower-out when they come to the facility.”

Altering the feeding rations of the animals aids in keeping them warm.

Codi Burris, horse barn manager, said the horses at the farms are fed high-fermenting hay that helps them produce body heat. Other than that, the horses really do not need much else.

“Unless it’s raining and miserable, they usually do pretty good by themselves,” Burris said.

Exceptions are made for young born during the winter.

Hogberg said piglets are kept under zone heat, with temperatures ranging from 85 to 90 degrees, right after they are born.

Once they get closer to being weaned, they are housed in buildings where temperatures are 75 to 80 degrees. Sows, adult female swine, are kept in buildings with temperatures around 55 degrees.

Foals, baby horses, are kept in a heated barn for 24 to 48 hours after birth, Burris said. After that period, they are turned out into a pen where they have access to a shed with deepbedded stalls for especially chilly days.

When the forecast calls for heavy snowfall, farm managers and workers plan ahead in case they are unable to reach the farms right away.

Hogberg said farm workers give cattle more hay before a big snowstorm so they still have food if workers are unable to make it to the farm due to snow-blocked roads.

“We make sure we get people there to take care of them,” Hogberg said.

“Sometimes we’ll have to use snowmobiles to get out there.”

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Renovations

Recreation facilities

Margaret Sloss Women’s Center receives facelift

Renovations balance ISU campus

By Carmen.Leng iowastatedaily.com The Margaret Sloss Women’s Center is the small house on Central Campus nestled between Gerdin Business Building and Curtis Hall. Although the Women’s Center may be overlooked by students rushing to class, it offers a number of resources to ISU students.

The house was constructed in 1883 and last renovated in 1996.

The house certainly looked its age — the building sported once-orange carpet that had become lime green due to sun exposure and the water damage the building had, along with the ice, heating and cooling issues.

“What the space looked like before did not look like it valued women’s values,” said Penny Rice, director of the Margaret Sloss Women’s Center.

Bart Dobson, construction coordinator for the MSWC project, added, “The Sloss House was in need of renovations for the women to use the space like the wanted.”

It was time for renovations.

Sloss Center renovations began on May 10.

The Sloss House received a new roof, gutters, some furniture, television, computers, carpet, changed out its radiators and received a fresh coat of paint.

In August 2007, the MSWC started highlighting what needed to be renovated in the Sloss Center and the house went through a maintenance assessment one year later.

The maintenance and improvement committee is responsible for determining maintenance, improvements and the amount of funding the department receives for the renovations.

MIC agreed to provide the Sloss House with $94,000 for the renovations it needed to have done. MIC then agreed to match whatever the Government of Student Body

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GSB contributed $30,000.

MIC matched the $30,000 and then provided an additional $17,000 for the new renovations.

With the funding, the Sloss House renovations became a reality.

Rice; Chris Fowler, Sloss House assistant director; and Brandi Latterell, interior designer, decided what changes need to happen by going through sample ideas and recommendations.

The move-in date was pushed back and the staff moved in and out of the MSWC house four times throughout the process, due to rain entering the building while the roof was under construction.

Dobson and project coordinator Steve Rentschler, both agreed that the Sloss House has been one of the most difficult renovations on Iowa State’s campus due to the old structure of the house and the rain issues.

Rentschler went on to say, “When dealing with such an old structured house you’re going to have problems.”

The staff was finally able to move back in Oct. 28, and the doors to the Sloss House reopened Nov. 1.

“Clubs and organization are welcomed to use the space for any meeting or study group sessions,” Rice said.

Some students use the space to study.

“The Sloss House is a lot quieter than most places to study, and the furniture provides a good place for students to congregate,” said Ahna Kruzic, junior in sociology.

By Karen.Jennings iowastatedaily.com Two of Iowa State’s recreation facilities are in the process of being remodeled.

State Gym is receiving a new addition, and Beyer Hall is also under renovations, which should be completed by the fall of 2011.

Carpenters along with Michael Giles, director of recreation services, have been working on Beyer Hall since fall of 2009.

In 2009, there was a student referendum, which allowed students to approve for an increase in student fees for existing recreation.

The funding for Beyer gym comes primarily from students. Student fees for this phase of the project amount to $20 per semester for the first two years.

In year three of the project, student fees would increase to the full amount of $107 per semester, according to Recreation Facilities Expansion and Renovations’s website.

The website listed the total cost of renovations at $52.8 million. Once the project is completed, student fees will be increased, Giles said.

Giles decided to connect State Gym and Beyer Hall to provide easier access

State Gym progress as of Friday. The State Gym is receiving a new addition and Beyer Hall is under renovations which should be completed by fall 2011. The funding for the Beyer gym comes primarily from student fees. Photo: Tim Reuter/Iowa State Daily

to both of the gyms. Giles and carpenters are in the process of renovating State Gym and parts of Lied.

Beyer Hall will have two stories. The gym will feature three full gyms; three courts for basketball, volleyball and badminton; a swimming pool; studio space; and sports club use.

State Gym’s renovations include its usual indoor track, outdoor recreations and the addition of a fitness area.

The pool that once resided in State, was moved into the new addition. “[Putting Beyer and State together] gives a united feel to all facilities,” Giles said. “[The renovations will bring] equal opportunity on each side of the campus.”

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Beyer and Lied gyms will have their locker rooms renovated, facilities airconditioned, a new roof and upgraded equipment.

The east side of the combined facilities will have fitness, wellness, mind and body activities.

Students can go to State and Beyer Gym for a closer, more convenient workout than traveling in all weather conditions to Lied.

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Students make Courses test new WebCT software sustainable decorations Upgraded program will be easier to use, have more features

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By Elisse.Lorenc iowastatedaily.com With the holidays right around the corner, students deck out their apartments and dormitories with Christmas lights and other various holidays decorations. However, some students have used a more sustainable outlet to decorate.

Emily Steinweg, junior in environmental science, and Tessa Brow, senior in mathematics, work with the Frederiksen Court Council and advocate more creative, resourceful ways to get into the holiday spirit.

“Every year we have a chairperson who takes care of the decorations so the community can have that extra bit of spirit, and we were just kind of brainstorming different ideas,” Brow said. “One of our council members said ‘paper snowflakes’ and we’ve been trying recently to combine an academic or informational aspect into our program so they’re not just social. It just kind of sparked the idea with me: Why not do recycled paper snowflakes?”

From using recycled paper to produce these snowflakes, Brow proceeded with the idea and created an eye-catching visual at Hawthorn. The display included newspaper snowmen, a paper bag wreath and the Mountain Dew Christmas tree with LED lights.

The group wants to be festive, so there’s entertainment, but also education. The Live Green Initiative allows the group to take that one step further, Brow said.

“It definitely shows things you can reuse that you have,” Steinweg said. “A lot of people have bottles, so if you’re festive you can make a tree instead of just recycling it.”

Having a little creativity can go a long way, but more importantly, it relieves stress from students and keeps money in their pockets as well.

FREDERIKSEN.p55 >> >>SUDAN.p7 “We’ve been fighting for it for 21 years,” Aduto said.

“Running around for safety in a time of turmoil.”

Arab Muslim North and Black Christian South have been in a battle for land, oil, political power and racial superiority for decades, and there will still be conflicts even after the referendum, said Richard Mansbach, professor of political science.

“Let’s be clear here, this isn’t a war between good and bad,” Mansbach said. “This is a battle between bad and worse.

Everyone is to blame in this situation.”

Omar Al-Bashir, president of South Sudan, has been on pending charges for war crimes committed in the re-

gion of Darfur. He has been charged with counts of genocide, but due to current conflicts, no charges have been instated.

There will be a split, Mansbach said, it’s just not known if it will be a violent or peaceful one.

The vote is between either succession or unity and will change the nation. If Sudan splits in two, there will be one more country in the middle of trade, international affairs and potentially another ally added to the United States.

If the country stays united then there is still a risk that oppression will continue in the south and tensions will grow worse in other areas such as Darfur.

“We are building up from zero,” Aduto said. “Everything

The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, along with Information Technology Services, has created a joint project to upgrade WebCT’s software to the company that owns it, Blackboard Learn.

Allan Schmidt, assistant director of CELT, said the long-range plan is that the university will be able to have all courses and faculty upgraded from WebCT to Blackboard Learn by the summer semester of 2012.

Seven pilot courses have been testing out the upgraded software and 30 pilot courses will use it in spring 2011.

Instructors will have a year to re-acquaint themselves with the new software, make any changes and move their course materials from WebCT to the new software.

“It’s a software upgrade just like Facebook gets upgrades from time to time,” Schmidt said.

“We want to go slowly so the faculty have a chance to look it over to see what the new software is like.” else has been demolished from during the war times, but we are ready.”

“The war of north and south is something that you live through,” Aduto said. “I was born in it and I grew up in it. Most people are born into it, grow up in it and then die in it. ” Aduto serves as the president of the South Sudanese Student Association and hopes to go back to Sudan after completing his degree from Iowa State, or after going to graduate school.

“I have been given the opportunity and have worked hard for this,” Aduto said. “I must go back so I can educate other people, and help others. It’s not about money, it’s about happiness. And even in the midst of the war, my people have never lost hope.”

Schmidt said students might still be using WebCT as well as Blackboard in the new version, but there will only be one log-in.

There will be help for ISU

faculty, including workshops and meetings with the different academic departments, so everyone understands the new changes.

“It will look different, but in

general the course layout will be the same,” Schmidt said.

“There are just more features and more teaching tools for faculty. It’s a little easier to use; less clicks.”

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Stop wearing leggings in place of pants

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want to take a minute to talk about a subject that rears its ugly head — OK, maybe that’s the wrong body part — every year: Let’s talk about winter fashion.

Guys tend to be pretty reasonable when it comes to their winter apparel. The average guy crossing campus this week will be wearing at least jeans, a sweatshirt and a coat, usually with either a fur-lined hood or hat.

While it’s a little cumbersome, this is practical as far as clothes go. It’s getting extremely cold outside, especially at night, and no one wants to freeze.

To contrast this, we have the girls on campus. I cannot tell you the number of girls I see walking around on campus, freezing their butts off; literally. In lieu of the jeans or sweatpants or snow-pants or pants of any sort, I see tights.

These are typically worn as bottoms alone, or, if the girl is really conservative, with a dress or skirt that would be, at best, risqué during the summer months.

I’ll say this once, which is one more time than I should have to: Tights are not pants.

I cannot emphasize enough how bad an idea this is.

Historically, it’s true that there are some public activities that can or even should be done pantsless. Being a nobleman during the Renaissance, ballet, some sports, being Freddy Mercury and, in some cases, sex are good examples of these.

Nowhere on this list was final exams, walking or spreading herpes to passersby. Being pantsless on campus is an affront both to the senses of everyone around you and to your own dignity.

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Political arguments occur on all levels, from the houses of Congress to family dinner tables. It is important to remember that having differing opinions does not make any one person right or wrong. Courtesy photo: Danny Dickman/Flickr

Other opinions exist

By Cameron.Leehey iowastatedaily.com

Arguing about politics leaves partisan divides

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hen it comes to discussing “politics” — the political theater of cable news — people are simultaneously insensitive and too sensitive. For example, several days from now, you are surrounded by family and celebrating a holiday. Everything is going smoothly until someone makes the mistake of bringing up a television talking point within earshot of Uncle Jim. Predictably, Uncle Jim launches into a full-volume rant about how Barack Obama is a tax-raising, terrorist-loving psychopath who wants nothing less than the destruction of America.

Eyes roll, sighs are heard, but on the other side of the room, your cousin Emily, who canvassed for Obama, is seething.

Taking Jim’s assault on the president as a personal affront, Emily begins yelling over him about how Republicans are racist, heartless thugs who take their orders

mindlessly from villainous corporations.

What ensues, as you well know, is not a discussion but a shouting contest in which viewpoints are repeated but not exchanged. All the while, everyone else in the room is becoming increasingly bored or uncomfortable, and when the din subsides, both Jim and Emily are angry.

Everybody loses.

When it comes to “politics,” there are two kinds of people: those who watch Fox News and those who watch liberalslanted cable new stations which vie to emulate Fox’s financial success. Both groups believe fervently that the other side is an embodiment of Satan, and both groups are equally eager to pontificate at the slightest of provocations.

These two groups, like it or not, have to coexist not only on the national level, but also at the family dinner table. A central problem is that both groups are too cavalier in expressing the most bluntly offensive rendition of their opinion on “politics,” while at the same time are unable to process opposing propaganda as anything other than a slap in the face.

Some people who are uninterested in the rudeness and the drama inherent in a “politics” argument deal with the situation by deciding to opt out of such exchanges. This is no solution. Sitting reticently at the table while Jim and Emily duke it out is just as frustrating as participating in the asinine spectacle, if not more so, and it invites repeat performances.

We need to acknowledge some realities here. First, people get very emotional about “politics.” Second, no one arguing “politics” is as educated on an issue as they should be. Third, some of us will never agree with each other. Finally, we’re all in the same boat, especially when it comes to our extended families.

Sometimes people need to be reminded that other opinions do exist and no one can be strictly correct when it comes to ideology. This may all sound obvious, and it is, but in the heat of an obnoxious argument between viewers of television pundits, evoking the obvious can prevent an otherwise pleasant evening from becoming hijacked by aggressive partisan fervor. Good luck, and enjoy the break.

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Editorial

ISU students need to take course on walking courtesy

Monday, December 13, 2010 | Iowa State Daily | OPINION | 15

Culture

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hether they just walk naturally slowly in the middle of the sidewalk, believe the sidewalk is a fashion runway or just don’t give a hoot about the students walking around them, students who walk without regard annoy the other students around them.

My kindergarten teacher taught my class the basics of walking courtesy, and it seems some students need a refresher course: Walk on the right side, at a reasonable pace, and be courteous to those who are physically disabled or on crutches.

I’m sure you have been in my position. For example, I have a class in Ross Hall followed by a class in Coover Auditorium, and I have 10 minutes to cross campus. This trip shouldn’t take more than five minutes; I’m not walking to meet Sarah Palin in Alaska, I’m walking halfway across campus. I barely make it to class on time, because I always get caught behind people who either walk too slow or without regard to others.

When I walk to Coover, I find myself wishing there was an express lane on the sidewalk, or at least a way to divide the slow people from the fast.

Here are a few pointers: Some people have yet to learn the definition of “multitasking.” If you can’t walk normally while texting, wait until you get to your class. Next, stop weaving around people and impeding their cross-campus trek, it’s not a race. Also, there’s no need to walk three people sideby-side so you can have a conversation about that awesome ugly sweater party this weekend. You’re blocking traffic like Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings,” minus the epic catchphrase of, “You shall not pass!”

Just don’t do it, OK? The bottom line is that every student should be courteous to everyone on the sidewalk. We’re all stressed with classwork, so there’s no need to add the stress of being late to class.

Theresa Tompkins is a senior in political science and a member of the ISD Editorial Board.

Policy

Tax cut expiration won’t bring about an apocalypse

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By Michael.Belding iowastatedaily.com

our money is not sacred; your bank accounts are not inviolable. There is a point at which, having achieved your own subsistence, you need to put forth an effort to secure common needs. Philanthropy is kind, but there comes a time when one should pay higher taxes due to wealth.

The Bush tax cuts were set to expire. President Barack Obama and the men who will lead the House of Representatives and the Republican Congressional caucus in January recently met and decided to extend those cuts for,

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Painting by Jacques-Louis David circa 1787. Without order in society, there would be fewer institutions and organizations that help people, such as hospitals. Courtesy photo: Wikimedia Commons

Socratic food for thought

By Bijan.Choobineh iowastatedaily.com

Anarchy would result in few societal benefits

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new norm I have found through my adventures on campus is that many college students seem to be trying their best to ignore certain laws. For example, a few days ago, I saw one or two people by the library preaching anarchy; that we should ignore laws.

I could not help but talk about this and explain to you boys and girls the problems behind this.

This issue has already been thoroughly explained in philosophy. It was explained by a man name Socrates. In Athens, his philosophical speech was not very popular; in fact it was incredibly annoying because he was constantly correcting everyone. He was finally sent to trial to try and get rid of him. The people of Athens really wanted to exile him, however, he chose to be poisoned.

In Socrates’ “Crito,” his friend named Crito comes in to the jail and attempts to convince Socrates to break out of jail and leave. However, Socrates presented an argument that he should not break out because of this very same concept about

Socrates points out that by living in a nation or city, you are consenting to follow their rules because of the indirect benefit you receive.” laws.

Some of you boys and girls may be wondering to yourself “why do these laws need to be followed?” Some people say that a number of laws are completely useless and therefore should not be followed.

Another thought is laws should not be followed because people feel the background behind it is stupid, and because people do not want to obey anything. Although these can at certain points be true, they must be followed anyway.

When in jail, Socrates does admit that he feels that his death sentence and imprisonment were unjust. However, he states that he must follow no matter what he thinks about it.

Since Socrates speaks in a somewhat strange matter, I will try to make his points as simple as possible. He basically states that we need to obey all laws

because of what society offers you. For example, nobody is really too energetic about paying taxes, but these taxes go to fund stuff like roads and schools that do more good than paying taxes does bad.

His biggest point is about benefits you receive unconsciously, through an idea commonly known as a social contract. For example, we receive a benefit like national security: If an invading country is attacking your city then the government will send the military to protect you.

His main point from this example is that when you live in a nation, no matter what economic status you have, you are still protected in many ways. Socrates points out that by living in a nation or city, you are consenting to follow their rules because of the indirect benefit you receive.

All of you boys and girls who believe that laws should be ignored need to think again. Think about all the benefits you are receiving. You have a police and fire department, and even a hospital; all benefits you receive just from living in an area.

So next time you are analyzing a law, think about whether you would be better off following these laws or going on without some societal benefits.

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Letter

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The Bill of Rights grants Americans their freedoms. Courtesy photo: Thinkstock

From founding fathers to outspoken US citizens, thanks for making us free

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nder the First Amendment, I get to say most anything out loud without fear of government interference or retaliation. So I’d like to say “thanks.”

“Thanks” to our nation’s founders who, after debate over whether we needed a First Amendment and the nine other amendments that make up our Bill of Rights, agreed we did.

“Thanks” to James Madison and others who found the right 45 words to declare for more than two centuries that government could not intrude on or deny our core freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.

And “thanks” to the citizens who, in a process that reached its zenith Dec. 15, 1791 — 219 years ago this week — ratified those first 10 amendments that protect our core freedoms.

Consider how First Amendment freedoms have shaped the nation’s progress: Freedom of religion: providing that government may neither favor nor disfavor any particular faith, and that we as individuals may worship, or not, as we choose has helped spare this nation from much of the violence and strife over religious differences that still afflicts much of the world.

Being able to speak and write freely about issues of our time has allowed us — imperfectly at times, to be sure — to discuss, debate and determine our best solutions to some of the most vexing issues facing humanity, from slavery to women’s rights to civil rights.

And, coupled with the freedoms already named, being able to assemble with likeminded citizens and having the right to seek

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Gene Policinski is VP and executive director of the First Amendment Center.

justice from our leaders has time after time allowed the oppressed, the ignored and the needy to bring their cases to the court of public opinion and to the administrative and legislative halls of government.

Chief Justice John Roberts, in a recent U.S. Supreme Court case, stirringly rejected a government claim that our First Amendment freedoms might depend at times on their benefit to society.

“The First Amendment itself reflects a judgment by the American people that the benefits of its restrictions on the government outweigh the costs,” Roberts wrote.

We have these freedoms not because the founders or government bureaucrats granted them, and most assuredly not because a majority of us at any one time maintains them.

We have them as part of our basic rights.

Not that many of us can name those rights — no more than 6 of 100 Americans could name all five in this year’s State of the First Amendment national survey by the First Amendment Center. The national initiative 1 for All aims to change all that by encouraging our fellow citizens to learn about, and support, the First Amendment.

Considering that in many parts of the world there are people risking their livelihoods and even their lives to get some measure of the freedoms we have every morning when we awake, we should say “thanks” for them often, and pledge to know them at least.

This is a good day to get started on both.

t’s the holiday that got away.

This week is the 219th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, a critical turning point in the history of this country and one that transformed this nation forever.

Still, you won’t find any Bill of Rights greeting cards in local stores.

It’s not that Americans are short on patriotism.

In fact, we celebrate Veterans Day, Constitution Day, Flag Day, Memorial Day, Washington’s birthday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Independence Day. Contrast that with Dec. 15.

Has anyone ever wished you a “Happy Bill of Rights Day”?

Have your children ever participated in a Bill of Rights pageant? Not likely.

As a country, we’ve completely lost sight of Bill of Rights Day. There was certainly a lot of enthusiasm for it in 1941, when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt proclaimed it a federal holiday.

There was a huge celebration in New York City, with actress Helen Hayes reading the Bill of Rights and opera star Rise Stevens singing the national anthem.

All of this was capped off with a gala event at the Waldorf Astoria.

FDR saw the celebration of the Bill of Rights as a weapon in America’s war against totalitarianism, describing these freedoms as a threat to the Nazis.

“To Hitler, the freedom of men to think as they please and speak as they please and worship as they please is, of all things imaginable, most hateful and most desperately to be feared,” Roosevelt said.

This nation does an outstanding job of celebrating Independence Day, but too often loses sight of how the Bill of Rights guarantees our collective freedom.

Ken Paulson is the presi-

dent of the First Amendment Center and a founder of 1 for All.

In fact, the first generation of Americans refused to ratify the Constitution until they received an assurance that there would be a set of guarantees — to be embodied in the Bill of Rights — that would protect them from a strong central government.

Without the Bill of Rights, there would be no Constitution.

Without the Constitution, this would be a dramatically different country.

The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution: The First Amendment protects our freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition.

The Second Amendment protects our right to bear arms.

The Third Amendment is a bit dated, but bars the government from quartering troops in our homes.

The Fourth Amendment protects us from unreasonable search and seizure.

The Fifth Amendment guarantees due process, protects us against self-incrimination, and prevents the taking of our land without appropriate compensation.

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to legal counsel in criminal proceedings.

The Seventh Amendment gives us the right to trial by jury in civil matters.

The Eighth Amendment protects us from cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail.

The Ninth Amendment reads that although some rights are spelled out in the Constitution, it doesn’t mean that other rights don’t also belong to the people.

The Tenth Amendment says any powers not granted to the United States by the

Constitution are reserved for the states or the public.

It’s a remarkable list that has held up for more than two centuries.

Together, these amendments preserve personal freedom and protect us against tyranny.

We need to appreciate and celebrate these freedoms.

To that end, a coalition of educators, artists, authors, journalists and librarians have recently launched 1 for All, a national campaign to build understanding of the First Amendment and its role in a free society. The Iowa State Daily is one of the campaign’s supporters.

The nonpartisan campaign offers teachers lesson plans, provides grants to colleges so they can hold First Amendment festivals and symposiums, and encourages all Americans to learn more about these fundamental freedoms.

While some of us who have made our living in the news business are particularly partial to the First Amendment, it’s important that we honor and protect the entire Bill of Rights.

Weakening any one amendment weakens them all.

Dec. 15 is a good day to spend a few minutes talking to children about why the Bill of Rights sets this nation apart from all others.

All Americans should be proud of this singular achievement.

FDR had it exactly right that day in 1941 when he said, “No date in the long history of freedom means more to libertyloving men in all liberty-loving countries than the 15th day of December, 1791.

“On that day 150 years ago, a new nation, through an elected Congress, adopted a declaration of human rights which has influenced the thinking of all mankind from one end of the world to the other.”

Now that’s something worth celebrating.

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Editorial

Most college activities are irrelevant in real world

As semester comes to a close, we look forward to the future

By Ian Ringgenberg receiving a B-, look into your future for that job interview where they don’t ask you one question about your college experience, much less GPA. Yes, it’s a harsh and unfair world out there, and you best accept it now. The sons and daughters of rich parents will have either the connections to hop into industry or the support to get their graduate degrees. Meanwhile, your family will ask you why you chose a useless major and the university will ask why you didn’t have an internship.

The engineers are the lucky ones. They need only hang their soul up on a hook outside their cubicle farm to receive a job. The rest of us who did what we loved will not be rewarded with never working a day in our lives. We will be ushered into big box

store management, ďŹ nancial service jobs where we skillfully manipulate spreadsheets or worse, the long line of unemployed college students waiting for their studious asceticism to pay off. On second thought, at this rate we may never work a day in our lives after all.

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All the dean’s list letters and leadership development in the world won’t change what’s coming. If you want to make your employment hunt easier, ďŹ nd a job, any job, and do that.

Get involved, but do it for yourself, not for professional grooming. The successes of the academy have a tendency to stay in the academy, and on the outside most of us are in for the same beating.

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Our behind-the-scenes team of copy editors and designers keep getting better with every paper we publish. And none of it would be possible without our talented, dedicated staff of editors — and our other veterans who have shown the newer ones the ropes.

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Women’s basketball

Cyclone forward off to hot start

By David.Merrill iowastatedaily.com

The story could begin when she was in eighth grade as a manager for Exira High School’s basketball team.

It could begin when, as a senior, she led the Vikings to the Class 1A state championship.

One might even wait to start the story until after she became the school’s record-holder in six categories.

No matter where the story begins, ISU freshman Hallie Christofferson’s story continues in Hilton Coliseum.

Those who watch will see a player who has made the transition to Division I basketball look easy.

The 6-foot-3-inch forward has gotten off to a hot start with the 6-2 Cyclones.

Christofferson is averaging 8.1 points and a team-leading 6.3 rebounds per game.

While she does have an impressive vertical jump, it isn’t just her leaping ability that has allowed Christofferson to post the numbers she has.

“It’s her effort,” said senior shoot-

ing guard Kelsey Bolte. “She is really tenacious. Every time the ball goes up, she’s in there fighting for it. Her wanting the ball more than everyone else has really paid off.”

Drake is one opponent that has seen evidence of this. Christofferson had a breakout rebounding performance against Drake, pulling down 14 rebounds in her second Division I contest.

When it came time to make a college decision, Christofferson chose Iowa State over Iowa. Coach Bill Fennelly has stated that he is thrilled and relieved that she chose Iowa State.

For Christofferson, the feeling is mutual.

“I think I made my decision the night before I signed with Iowa State,” Christofferson said. “I’m very satisfied that I’m here. I chose Iowa State because it was a lot closer for us and they have a great design program.

Also, having my sister here helps.

Having someone here makes the transition a lot easier.”

Christofferson’s sister, Britta, is in

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Freshman Hallie Christofferson, who chose Iowa State over Iowa, is leading the team in rebounds this year.

Photo: David Livingston/Iowa State Daily

Six matchups await women during Winter Break

By Kelsey.Jacobs iowastatedaily.com During Finals Week, it’s hard to find a student who isn’t ready for a break. The same goes for the members of the ISU women’s basketball team.

The need for some rest and relaxation is particularly necessary after the team suffered a sound beating in its 62-40 loss to Iowa on Thursday.

“This team needs a break,” said coach Bill Fennelly. “I think the thing you forget as a fan or media person is this team has been together all summer. [Thursday] morning was their 50th practice and they lift weights together three days a week, so they need a break.”

Although the Cyclones will get a

break from school after finals, their game schedule barely lets up. The team will play in six different matchups during winter break, startFennelly ing Dec. 20 with Cal State Northridge, who is 0-10 this season.

After the matchup with the Matadors, the team doesn’t play until the Cyclone Challenge when it takes on Florida A&M and Prairie View A&M on Dec. 29 and Dec. 30.

However, the team will only have five days off, as practicing will still be a necessity.

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Game Schedule for Winter Break: Dec. 20 — Cal State Northridge at 7 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum Dec. 29 — Florida A&M (Cyclone Challenge) at 7:30 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum Dec. 30 — Prairie View A&M (Cyclone Challenge) at 7:30 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum Jan. 2 — Chicago State at 2 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum Jan. 4 — North Dakota State at 7 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum Jan. 8 — Baylor at Waco, Texas, 11 a.m.

Anna Prins attempts to pass Alyssa Van Klei during the game Nov. 4 at Hilton.

The Cyclones won 87-48. File photo: Zhenru Zhang/Iowa State Daily

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Men’s basketball

Young team sits comfortably going into break

By Chris.Cuellar iowastatedaily.com Despite struggles against tougher opponents, the Cyclones are sitting in a comfortable position before school provides a winter break.

The schedule gets as easy as it needs to be for a young, inexperienced team to gain some ground, but runs right into the conference schedule when students return for school. A total of six games will be played before the Iowa State Daily publishes next, including the first one on the schedule that concludes after time of print.

Texas Southern Tigers (1-6 SWAC) When: Sunday Where: Hilton Coliseum Outlook: Texas Southern has really struggled to start the season, but unlike the Southeast Missouri State team Iowa State took on Dec. 6, they’ve played some tough competition. Scoring under 60 points a game, the Tiger offense could struggle running with the Cyclones just two days after taking on the Hawkeyes, Freshman Lawrence Johnson-Danner leads the team in scoring and shoots 40 percent from three-point range, and scored 25 points in Texas Southern’s lone win over Oregon State.

Dartmouth Big Green (2-5 Ivy) When: Dec. 19 Where: Hilton Coliseum Outlook: The Big Green have only played one game decided by single-digits, and can’t seem to stay close against teams with more athleticism than the Ivy League boys have. Dartmouth is in the bottom 300 in the country in points per game, field goal percentage and rebounding, which means early three-point shooting by the Cyclones could put this squad away earlier.

Providence went into halftime up 25 points on Dartmouth.

Chicago State Cougars (2-7 Great West) When: Dec. 21 Where: Hilton Coliseum Outlook: Chicago State is No. 332 of 346 in field goal percentage nationally. It may be fair to say they’re having trouble scoring. The Cougars allowed 100 points in four consecutive games in November, and will be returning from a road game Dec. 17 at Hawaii. The Cyclones better take care of business in this win.

Virginia Cavaliers (6-3 ACC) When: Dec. 30 Where: Charlottesville, Va. Outlook: Iowa State’s longest road trip of the season takes them to the east coast, to take on a very dangerous Virginia team. The Cavs lost two early games to Pac 10 teams Stanford and ranked Washington, but have since rebounded giving Minnesota its first loss Nov. 29 and winning two defensive battles since. They aren’t scoring a lot, but neither are their opponents, and Iowa State has to be wary of senior forward

Scott Christopherson drives around the Southeast Missouri defense in the second half.

Christopherson posted 13 points during the Cyclones’ victory 85-58.

File photo: Bryan Langfeldt/Iowa State Daily

Guard Darion “Jake” Anderson looks to pass. The Cyclones delivered the Drake Bulldogs their worst defeat in the series that began in 1908, 91-43, on Nov. 17 at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones will remain in action during Winter Break, with a busy schedule. File photo: Zunkai Zhao/Iowa State Daily

Mike Scott, who is leading the team with 16.3 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.

Northern Illinois Huskies (2-4 MAC) When: Jan. 3 Where: Hilton Coliseum Outlook: Cyclone guard Jake Anderson will get a shot at revenge against his old club as they come to Ames, struggling early this season.

Guard Xavier Silas is scoring 26.3 per game, but is the only Husky scoring in double figures and is leading a team that has yet to post any quality wins. With games against Missouri and Temple soon on the schedule, the Huskies’ record likely won’t get better before they come to Hilton.

Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-2 Big 12) When: Jan. 8 Where: Hilton Coliseum Outlook: New faces, same type of tough games for the Cornhuskers early in the season. Coach Doc Sadler has started the year on a hot seat, and wins over Southern Cal and Creighton have cooled things down in Lincoln. Seven players average between 6 and 10 points per game, but Nebraska continues to play tight defense, and will definitely be looking to get a win in their last Big 12 visit to historic Hilton Coliseum.

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Rhoads’ team has raised expectations

By Jeremiah.Davis iowastatedaily.com

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f before this season, you’d have told most Cyclone football fans that the team would have beaten Texas and come within one win of another bowl game, they would’ve stumbled all over themselves looking for a place to sign up.

The team I predicted in this space to go 6-6 finished the season 5-7, coming within the fingertips of a Nebraska defender from at least 6-6, and two of the biggest wins in program history.

At the beginning of the season, the schedule looked so formidable that many people, including myself, saw games that were almost impossible for the Cyclones to win. Of the 12 teams they played, half were ranked at the time the Cyclones played them, and four of those six were ranked in the top 10 in the nation when they took on the Cyclones.

There were some who were just hoping for four wins from this team. But even when things got tough — and it definitely got tough — it was able to keep its heads up and press forward.

I think the best way to describe the season for the Cyclones is as a roller coaster ride. Pardon the cliche, but there really isn’t a better description.

The season started with

Wide receiver Jake Williams fights for yardage against the Kansas defense during the game Oct. 30 at Jack Trice Stadium.

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Coach Paul Rhoads enters the field with the Iowa State football team. Tough preseason predictions came with a rough schedule for the Cyclones, who delivered on a number of occasions, and left Iowa State one game away from a bowl. File photo: Tim Reuter/Iowa State Daily

a good-looking win over a Northern Illinois team that finished the season 10-3.

Then, after getting hopes around the program up, it got demolished in Iowa City at the hands of the Hawkeyes, who at the time had national championship aspirations.

After a close loss to Kansas State, the team built hopes back up after a shutout of Northern Iowa and a shootout with Texas Tech in which its offense hadn’t ever looked better.

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From there, even with three opportunities to do so, we watched the Cyclones’ roller coaster season come to a screeching halt with losses to the lowly Colorado Buffaloes in Boulder — and losing quarterback and leader Austen Arnaud in the process — and getting shut out by No. 15

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But the roller coaster was just in a valley, and on its way back to a peak. The first-ever win against Texas restored confidence in both fans and players, getting the Cyclones to four wins and building back up the hope for a bowl game.

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The season took a toll on the emotions of everyone who followed the ISU football team this year. Expectations swayed with each week, and in the end, we were left feeling disappointed that the Cyclones didn’t get back to another bowl.

And maybe that’s a good thing. Fans weren’t simply happy that the team won more than three or four games and that the Texas win made everything OK. They — as well as the team, no doubt — were left wanting more.

Being disappointed with 5-7 means that fans, coaches and players expect more and

believe that Rhoads and his staff are capable of leading those players to something more.

However, with the departure of Nebraska and Colorado, Iowa State now has to face Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M every year. The opportunity for a bowl game is going to be tough to come by for the foreseeable future. It’s going to take a supreme effort by everyone involved with the program for the Cyclones to be a perennial bowl game contender.

Let’s just hope Paul Rhoads doesn’t take the Pittsburgh bait and we get to find out if he can do it.

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Wrestling

Cyclones hone skills ahead of Midlands, duals

By Darrin.Cline iowastatedaily.com Many students use Winter Break as an opportunity to get away, relax and spend time with family. For members of the ISU wrestling team, the holiday break means the Midlands and the National Dual tournament.

Iowa State’s previously unblemished run was ended at the hands of the Iowa Hawkeyes on Dec. 4 with a 22-13 loss. Being the only dual meet of the month, the Cyclones’ break in competition allows for more time in the wrestling room.

“We try to increase their workload this [Dead] Week and get a lot of work in,” said coach Kevin Jackson.

“During Finals Week try to give them some time off so they have energy for their finals.”

Jackson said much of the workload between now and National Duals will focus on baseline wrestling positions.

He and his staff are working on improving the team’s ability to completely control tie ups, finish attacks

and shot penetration defense.

Despite not having as much time off as their peers, the Cyclone wrestlers will have time off to head home from December 21 to 26.

The numerous temptations and Christmas cravings can plague a wrestler’s weight management, but Jackson believes his team members are disciplined enough to maintain their diets and conditioning.

December may not yield any more dual meets, but from Dec. 29 to 30, the ISU grapplers will join teams from across the nation in one of the most recognizable and tradition-laden tournaments collegiate wrestling has to offer: the Midlands.

Held at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., the Midlands showcases some of the elite individual talents as well as top collegiate programs in the nation.

“The Midlands should say what we are capable of at the NCAA tournament and act as an indication of if we can contend,” Jackson said. “It

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Senior Jon Reader defeated Nebraska’s James Nakashima 21-8 on Feb. 21 at Hilton Coliseum. The team is preparing for the Midlands, which are set to take place on Dec. 29 and 30 in Evanston, Ill. File photo: Rebekka Brown/Iowa State Daily

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We need to reenergize and refocus. So we’ll get through final exams, one more game and then send them all home. Hopefully they’ll come back with a renewed spirit.”

— Coach Bill Fennelly

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“After school ends we’ll practice up to that Monday game before break,” said sophomore center Anna Prins. “Then I think we have four or five days off and then we’ll come back and start practice again [Dec.] 26.”

After getting a few days off from both school and basketball, Fennelly is hoping his team will come back after the holidays and be ready to compete.

“We need to re-energize and refocus,” Fennelly said. “So we’ll get through final exams, one more game and then send them all home.

Hopefully they’ll come back with a renewed spirit.”

The team will need spirit after the new year, as 2011 brings with it Big 12 competition. After the Cyclones take on Chicago State and North Dakota State on Jan. 2 and Jan. 4, the team will kick off its conference slate Jan. 8 at Baylor.

The last time the team met Baylor, the Cyclones took the game 69-45, holding the Lady Bears to 32.7 percent from the field. Baylor’s Brittney Griner was the only Lady Bear to break into double-digits with 10 points.

“For sure [we’re looking forward to] Baylor,” Prins said.

“We’re opening our conference games there so that will be exciting, but I think we’re just looking forward to competing and getting some wins [during break],” she said.

Before the Cyclones can get some rest, they’ll take on Cal State Northridge at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at Hilton Coliseum.

is the closest thing to a simulation of the NCAA tournament.”

In the 48th edition of wrestling’s winter tradition, the Cyclones will look to rise out of the silver position that they have called home each of the past three seasons. Last year’s strong performance marked a third consecutive runner-up finish for the team, while Jake Varner grabbed first place individually.

Current senior Jon Reader made his third Midlands finals appearance in as many years, falling to Wisconsin’s Andrew Howe. Reader has never claimed a Midlands title in his impressive career, but he is expected to be a favorite at 174 pounds.

Jerome Ward has moved up a weight class since last year’s tournament, but he is viewed as a contender at 197 pounds. Ward, who is ranked 11th in the latest Intermat.com standings, took home a seventh-place prize at the 2009 Midlands.

Reader and Ward may be the only returning grapplers to place last season, but the youth of the No. 19 Cyclones has its up sides heading into the Midlands.

“We are looking to improve on previous years and expect high performances from our team,” Jackson said. “We don’t worry about the rankings. We could be number one and we would still have to go out there and compete.”

Iowa State will dress 13 wrestlers as members of the team, while Mike Moreno and Mike England will also compete unattached. Cyclone

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While the Midlands is the last meet of the calendar year, the Cyclone wrestlers will conclude their holiday break calendar Jan 8 and 9 at the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals in Cedar Falls.

Named for wrestling legend Cliff Keen, who coached the University of Michigan to 13 Big Ten titles from 1925 to 1970 and was a charter member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, the National Duals brings together teams from all three NCAA divisions, as well as NJCAA and NAIA member schools, and women’s teams from across the country.

At the 2010 National Duals, Iowa State came into the tournament as the second-seeded team. After rolling through their three duals, the Cyclones fell to the Iowa Hawkeyes in the finals, 19-12, and prolonged the losing streak to the instate rivals.

This season, Iowa State’s squad will head into the National Duals as more of an underdog and have the opportunity to compete against teams that will cross their path again this season, as well as battle old foes. The Cyclones are among 14 teams currently signed to compete in a field that includes Big 12 rivals Missouri and Oklahoma State, as well as the Virginia Tech Hokies, whom the Cyclones edged in an early-season dual.

“There’s nothing I don’t like about these meets,” Jackson said. “They give us a chance to compete against the best teams and the best individuals in the country.”

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Soccer

Couple doubles as coaching partners

By Cory.Weaver iowastatedaily.com Some stories start exactly where you think they should.

“You could probably say that soccer is the thing, because we both had a mutual friend that we got set up for, on a blind date for her wedding, and that was the end of that, or the beginning of that,” said Chris Sellers, assistant coach for the soccer team.

Sellers also doubles as the husband of coach Wendy Dillinger.

The duo has been coaching together at Iowa State since Dillinger arrived in 2008, but it wasn’t the first time they were on the sidelines together.

“We coached together for six years at Washington University and St. Louis, and before that coached together for a couple years in club at Indiana, so it’s kind of like an old shoe,” Dillinger said.

Prior to coaching with Dillinger, Sellers did some coaching on his own, not only in soccer, but other sports as well.

“I coached high school in Bloomington, Indiana, for six years, and then I coached high school in St Louis for six years,” Sellers said. “I coached a lot of swimming in both St. Louis and Indiana as well.”

When it comes to coaching the Cyclones, the married partners have different roles that are equally as valuable to the team.

“I do more of the Xs and Os, where he does more of the team managing and administrative stuff,” Dillinger said.

“He is very good though about organizing and streamlining information that we give the players.

“He’s a teacher, so he does a very good job of taking everything we’re teaching in training and putting it on paper in a way that’s easy for them to read, understand, and just sticks with them better,” Dillinger said.

Sellers is a science teacher at Hoover High School in Des Moines and said that makes

Married partners Wendy Dillinger and Chris Sellers serve as coaches for the women’s soccer team. Courtesy photo: Wendy Dillinger

him that much better of a coach.

“I think the best teachers are the best Dillinger coaches,” Sellers said.

“You look at who the successful coaches are and they are also good teachers, and you look who the good teachers are and they are the great coaches, because I think it’s just a different subject.”

Senior co-captain Jordan Bishop has played under Dillinger and Sellers since their arrival.

Bishop said Sellers’ teaching aspect allow him to relate soccer to other aspects of life. “[Sellers] kind of brings in this academic style, because he’s a teacher, and how you can apply it into the world and makes it relate to us a little differently,” Bishop said. “[Dillinger] just has so much knowledge about the game, and passion. They both have a ton of passion.”

For spectators at Cyclone soccer matches, Sellers can be easily spotted walking up

and down the sidelines full of energy.

“On the field, [Sellers] is a lot more lively and intense with his emotions on the sideline during games, and in practice as well,” said freshman forward Jennifer Dominguez.

Along with the different coaching styles, Dillinger and Sellers have different areas of expertise, too.

“I think [Sellers] helps out

with Ben [Madsen] a little with the keepers and defensive side, and [Dillinger] has more of the attacking kind of mindset, so they kind of balance each other out that way,” Bishop said.

“He’s definitely the one who’s up in your face and tells you how he sees it,” Bishop said.

Whether it’s soccer or swimming, reading or writing, Sellers said it is important to

have passions in common for a relationship to work, and that is one of his favorite parts about coaching as a pair.

“The best thing about it is being able to share that passion, and I think that’s something that, in order for a relationship to be successful, you have to have similar passions,” Sellers said.

“I have X amount of passion, and I can spread it over

teaching and chemistry and math and soccer and swimming, and hers is pretty much family and soccer, so it’s nice to be able to share that passion,” he said.

Dillinger and Sellers have two children, Braydon and Kayla, and with a pair of collegiate college soccer coaches so passionate for the game, their children might have a career in soccer as well.

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hours at our concrete slab and shoot baskets,” Britta Christofferson said. “The last couple years that I was in high school, we used to play against each other a lot during the summers.”

Britta Christofferson remembers the summer after she graduated high school, when she and Hallie continued to play each other in the gym after they had finished weightlifting. Britta’s goal was to help Hallie work on her post moves.

“At this point, she was taller than me, but I was still stronger,” Britta Christofferson said.

“We went back and forth a lot, but I think it was about even.”

Hallie Christofferson was thrust into a competitive environment right away in her freshman year at Exira, but it wasn’t anything she wasn’t prepared for. When she was in middle school, she joined the Exira High School team as a manager. This had Hallie at every practice and game where she could learn the system and know what was expected of the players.

More importantly, she could watch her older sister

her senior year at Iowa State, she throws discus for the track and field team. Despite the four years separating the girls in age, Britta has always been there for Hallie, both as a competitor and a support system.

The Christoffersons have two other older siblings, but with Hallie and Britta being closer in age than their older brothers, the sisters have formed a bond over the years.

“Sometimes, if I want to get away from everything, she lives just right down the road from the practice facility,” Hallie Christofferson said.

“So it’s not that hard to go over there.”

While Hallie Christofferson can find support from her older sister, it is the pair’s competitive spirit that has helped shape Hallie into the competitor she is today. Growing up in Hamlin, there was plenty of free time to practice on the concrete slab placed between two sheds on the family farm.

“When we were younger, we used to stay outside for

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Freshman Hallie Christofferson has served the ISU women’s basketball team as leading rebounder so far this season. She and older sister, Britta, are both student-athletes at Iowa State. Photo: David Livingston/Iowa State Daily

play basketball and dream of the day she would be filling her shoes.

“I always looked up to her in high school because I watched her play and I was able to watch how they built the program,” Hallie Christofferson said. “I wanted to continue to do those same things and fill those shoes that Britta left.”

Britta remembers Hallie being the first one there for the

team free throw shooting sessions both before school and in the afternoon.

The younger Christofferson was often the last one to leave.

All the preparation paid off for Hallie. She not only filled the shoes that her older sister left, but also left some big shoes of her own that may never be filled again.

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state championship her senior year, where she averaged 30 points a game during the playoffs, she holds the school’s records for career points, free throw attempts and makes, rebounds, blocks and field goal percentage.

With those numbers, her town has hardly left her behind.

“A lot of Exira fans have come out and watched me play this year,” Hallie Christofferson said. “It’s awesome just to have that support from back home. They’ve been with me all my life and I’m grateful that they are sticking with me now too.”

Fennelly is also sticking with Christofferson. She has earned her way into a consistent starting spot for the Cyclones and when she doesn’t start, she has seen significant playing time off the bench.

“She has been incredible,” Fennelly said. “She has great instincts around the basket and has a real knack for getting in position to get the rebound.

When I watch her play, it’s almost like watching a young

Dennis Rodman play. She has done an excellent job rebounding and is going to get even better.”

While Hallie Christofferson hasn’t put up another 14-rebound performance like she did against Drake, her numbers have been consistently good. Out of the Cyclone’s eight games, she has pulled down at least five boards in all but two of them.

This included a 19-point, six rebound performance in the victory over Northern Iowa.

“She has really helped us out a lot,” Bolte said. “She deserves everything she has coming to her. She’s a great team player and she comes and works her butt off in practice everyday. We’re really lucky to have her.”

When Christofferson takes the court with her teammates against Cal. State Northridge, her family, her coach and her town will be watching.

They’ll be watching a young player, whose future is uncertain, but undoubtedly bright.

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Ames’ PowerFilm products receive national recognition through website

By Michaela.Cashman iowastatedaily.com Kopernik Solutions, a nonprofit technology marketplace, recently began featuring Ames-based PowerFilm products on its website.

Kopernik is based in Brooklyn, New York, and its goal as a company is to connect breakthrough technologies with people who need them most.

Technology providers can post their products on Kopernik’s site. From there, organizations in developing companies can create proposals on how to use those products.

Then, individual supporters can choose to fund specific projects through Kopernik.

Once a certain proposal has received enough funding, Kopernik forwards the product and shipping cost to the technology provider, such as PowerFilm. Then, the technology provider ships it to the organization seeking the technology.

PowerFilm’s three products featured on Kopernik are the F15-300N, a solar module with a cigarette lighter adapter; the F15-300N with RA-3c Solar Charger, which includes a 12 Volt battery charger pack for AA and AAA batteries; and the USB+AA Solar Charger, which can charge two rechargeable AA batteries and most USB devices.

Tim Neugent, president and CEO of PowerFilm, said, “PowerFilm is pleased to participate as a technology provider in the Kopernik online marketplace.

“We look forward to exploring humanitarian applications for our foldable chargers, and to discovering the usefulness and effectiveness of our products as tools to overcome development challenges and obstacles to growth.”

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Third Degree Program allows alumni to return to college, re-live memories

By Michaela.Cashman iowastatedaily.com Registration is now available for the second annual Third Degree Program, taking place Jan. 23 and 24 at Reiman Gardens.

The Third Degree Program is an event that allows college alumni to go back to their college years for a few days.

For those graduates who miss attending lectures and wandering around campus, they can come to Ames and participate in classes, attend a Stephen’s Auditorium event and even go to a graduation ceremony.

Guests will go to the Smithsonian Jazz Performance on Jan. 23 at Stephen’s Auditorium followed by a welcome reception and the opportunity to explore the Ames restaurant scene.

All participants will stay overnight at Hilton Garden Inn of Ames.

Jan. 24 will consist of nine hours of classes, divided by a lunch trip to Hickory Park, a cocktail reception and a graduation dinner and diploma ceremony.

Classes will cover topics such as writing, green living, digital photography and the history of American pop culture.

Participants may register at www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/ thirddegree/register.html

Ben Petersen, sales associate and optician, works at Pearle Vision. Along with a number of other businesses, Pearl Vision recently opened in Ames. Photo:Yue Wu/Iowa State Daily

New doors open in Ames College community supports growth

By Michaela.Cashman iowastatedaily.com In a place like Ames, you’re never the new kid in town for long.

Several new businesses have opened across the community in the last few months. LOF Express, Pearle Vision, Shari K’s Jewelry, Studio 7, Goals in Motion and Pappy’s Meeting House are just a few that have popped up.

“The fact that Ames is a university community full of highly educated and well-connected professionals who are actively engaged in new areas of research would suggest a high likelihood of people having good ideas for business ventures,” said Liesl Eathington, professor of economics. “University communities are frequently hotbeds of innovative activity, and [Iowa State] encourages that kind of innovation through its technology transfer programs and its research park, for example.”

Many businesses have closed their doors recently as well. Last week, Planet

Sub closed. The week before, Taco Bell abruptly shut down its Lincoln Way location to the surprise of its employees and the public. During the summer, 21st Century Bowling, Fox 1 Lounge and Happy Joe’s all closed due to flood damage.

Eathington said becoming an entrepreneur is a great risk because so much can go wrong — things like low income, competition with larger corporations or natural disasters.

“People in a lot of academic disciplines have been trying to understand what makes business entrepreneurs take risks that many other people are unwilling to take,” she said. “Starting a new business is a very risky venture, even in a strong economy.”

Census Bureau research concluded that around 20 percent of new businesses do not survive their first year; half do not last five years.

“Even though the failure rates do increase during recessionary periods,” Eathington said, “a recession can also increase somebody’s motivation to start their own business — for example, if they have lost their regular job. Also, as some businesses fail, it can create opportunities for new businesses.”

Ames has proved to have a stable job market in comparison to many other communities. The labor market and economic research bureau of Iowa Workforce Development recently reported that Ames’ unemployment rate decreased from 4.1 percent in September to 3.9 percent in October. Iowa, overall, remained at 6.7 percent during those two months.

Many business owners cite Ames’ supportive environment as a reason they started their companies here.

Tim Read, owner of 5 Fingers Creative, 427 Douglas Ave., described Ames as an “outstanding community,” while Frank Jeffrey, founder of PowerFilm Solar, opened the engineering company in Ames because of the “strong pool of talent at Iowa State.”

Programs such as the ISU Small Business Development Center also encourage people to put their ideas in motion.

“Ames also has many resources to help people translate their ideas into business plans, whether they obtain assistance through the university or from the city’s strong business community,” Eathington said.

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New businesses to check out Studio 7

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Studio 7 opened at a new location on Northridge Parkway and now offers a full selection of services.

“Now that we are in our new location, we are a full service salon, a one-stop shop,” said Krista Wrage, co-owner.

The salon first gained publicity by advertising through Ames Racquet and Fitness and helping with a number of events on the ISU campus. Studio 7 has a modern look that customers might appreciate and stylists who do their best to enhance customer experience.

Studio 7 is located on Northridge Parkway in North Ames, near The Cafe.

What: Salon and Spa Location: 2624 Northridge Parkway Website: studio7ss.com/index.html Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday to Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday

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Pappy’s Meeting House More information: What: Sports Bar and Grill Location: 823 Wheeler St. suite 4, in North Ames, across the street from the old Cub Foods.

Website: pappysmeetinghouse. com/5101.html Hours: 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Monday to Thursday; 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Sunday

By Kendra.Alley iowastatedaily.com Pappy’s Meeting House opened under new management Aug. 14. The sports bar was previously known as The Meeting House.

“It was in place for 12 years and had a good customer base and was fairly profitable,” said owner Mike Shannon about why he chose to take over the sports bar.

The sports bar contains a full service bar and a kitchen that offers “comfort food,” Shannon said. The bar also gains attention by holding Wednesday martini nights.

Pappy’s Meeting House is located in North Ames on Wheeler Street.

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Goals in Motion

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Goals in Motion is a gym that specializes in personal classes, owned by Mardi Pfannebecker and Sandy Hafner.

“We provide workouts that will challenge the most fit person on a daily basis, and at the same time, every exercise can be modified to work for most anyone,” according to its website.

Goals in Motion offers a total body fitness and maintenance program, a sports boot camp for teen athletes, a family boot camp, massage therapy and personal training. Goals in Motion also has the option of a payment plan, but if you aren’t comfortable joining right away, they offer a free six-day pass as a try-out.

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LOF-Xpress More information: What: LOF-Xpress Oil Change Location: 520 South Duff Ave., Ames, IA 50010 Contact: 515.232.LOFX (5639)

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By Emily.Eitmann iowastatedaily.com Ted Sage, owner of the new LOF-Xpress, has lived in Ames with his wife for more than 30 years. They both attended Iowa State and fell in love under the Campanile.

LOF-Xpress, located at 520 S. Duff, is a new car shop that specializes in lube, oil and filters. What makes this shop unique from others is that Sage has set up a system that allows you to stay in your car while it’s being worked on. There are TVs and a barista bar where you can have your pick of many complimentary coffees and hot chocolate . You can also wait in the new lounge area.

Sage is bringing integrity back to the maintenance shop. In order to do this, he has installed cameras and microphones in the shop that will have a link to the LOF-Xpress website, so you can check on what was being said while you were getting your car fixed. This way, if a customer doesn’t remember what the mechanic had told them, they can go to the website.

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Shari K’s Jewelry

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Shari K Estate Jewelry is a diamond in the rough.

Shari K’s just opened in Ames on Nov. 8 and it “offers one of the best sources, and unique selections of affordable and reasonable estate jewelry in Ames,” states the website.

Shari K’s specializes in two things in particular: fine jewelry and sterling silver.

“I came to Ames because I wanted to do something with the students,” said Shari Kay Lynn Busse, owner of Shari K’s.

“People are happy that I am here and cleaned up the corner,” Busse said.

“I am hoping to get the students down here more,” Busse said.

Shari K’s is also “the top old gold buyer in Ames,” according to its website.

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Trader Joe’s is alternative to supermarkets

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BY EMILY GEGNER ISD STYLE WRITER This Sunbeam Cupcake Maker can be bought at Target for a mere $49.99.

This gift is a great idea for a friend or girlfriend who is creative or has a passion for baking.

It’s a fast way to make a favorite treat for any time of year.

Of course, different frost-

ing and decorations can be added to the cupcakes for the holiday season.

With the design of the maker made to look like a cupcake, no girl could resist this cute exterior.

Baking cupcakes has never been so fun; so get this gift for a special someone, and enjoy these sweet treats together.

New to the state of Iowa, Trader Joe’s specialty grocery store offers shoppers an economically friendly alternative to the large supermarkets.

Trader Joe’s prides itself on offering quality, natural ingredients that do not contain artificial flavors, colors, preservatives or added trans fat.

Although the store is much smaller than many competing grocery stores, it offers a wide range of products, including fresh produce, frozen entrees and meals, meat, vegetarian foods, body products and pet food.

Trader Joe’s also has a sizable alcoholic beverage section that includes a well-stocked wine shop.

I visited the new store around 8 p.m. on a Friday just a week or two after the grand opening.

Despite the late hour, Trader Joe’s was a popular destination.

Entering the store, I found a stand of unripened bananas marked at a significantly lower price than any other competing supermarket’s prices.

I also noticed a lot of employees restocking to keep up with the

customer demands.

Free samples are available as well, and I was lucky enough to get a bite of a seasonal stuffing.

Many of the brands are exclusive by Trader Joe’s, but the store does carry a few other companies’ products.

My mom and I picked up one of their betterknown products, the “Two Buck Chuck” wine.

Trader Joe’s is the exclusive retailer of Charles Shaw Wine, which in some state’s stores rings out at $1.99 per bottle — in Iowa, they come out to a whopping $3, most likely due to transportation cost.

We chose a Pinot Grigio, and despite the $3 price tag, we weren’t disappointed.

Some products in the store are staple items, but others are limitedsupply and will never be seen again.

They also maintain continuous low prices, so coupons and membership fees are never needed.

Plus, Ethisphere Magazine ranked Trader Joe’s as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

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Give back to your community

BY ABBY GILMAN ISD STYLE WRITER

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Your Guide to

Online Holiday Shopping

BY ALLISON BUTLER ISD STYLE WRITER Shopping online can be a daunting task; with all of the offers, coupons and risk of fraud, shopping at the right sites is a key.

Shopping online is a great way to avoid all of the crowds, busy stores and chaos.

There are stores that people always think of when online shopping is brought up, but there are a number of stores that are great, and not many people think of.

Overstock.com is a great example of this. Not only do they have great deals all the time, they have a holiday gift finder to simplify all your shopping needs.

Amazon.com as well as Ebay. com are great ways to shop for your more expensive items.

Shopping on these two sites can be slightly intimidating, but with their star rating system, buying from a secure seller is easy and safe.

Everyone has that one person on their list they don’t know what to buy for. Uncommongoods.com is a great solution to your problem. As you might have guessed by the name, they specialize in gifts that you probably didn’t even think existed. They sell everything from a customized sneaker kit to a

parent’s field guide to life.

Christmasgifts.com is the place for you if you like to wait until the last second to buy for your loved ones.

They ensure that your package will arrive before Christmas if ordered by a certain date.

With everything you need in one simplified place, this website makes shopping quick, simple, and enjoyable.

Using any of these websites with ensure you are happy with your choices, pleased your loved ones, and got to shop in your pj’s in the comfort of your own home. Enjoy.

It’s that time of the year; everywhere you walk there are reminders of those less fortunate. You hear the clinking of coins dropping into little red buckets and see boxes filled to the top with coats and toys. The holidays aren’t just about presents and family gatherings; they’re about compassion and giving to those who are less fortunate.

Giving back isn’t hard to do. Take an hour out of your day to sift through your clothes closet. If you’re like me, you have your closet divided into sections, whether it be physically or mentally. You have your favorites, the clothes you wear on laundry days, and then the clothes you haven’t touched in years —or so it seems — and, let’s be realistic, you won’t in the years to come either. Now, if you can muster up the energy to bag the latter of categories and take them to a local Goodwill, Salvation Army or shelter, you can do so much good for your community.

This is just one of the ways you can help the needy; and it doesn’t even require too much effort. Get inspired by checking out your favorite stores or designers’ websites. Chances are they have their own charities as well.

While shopping for the perfect presents, check out brands that give back, like Gap Inc.’s (PRODUCT)RED campaign and TOMS shoes.

The (PRODUCT)RED collection is made in Africa and promotes business and contributes half the profits to The Global Fund to fight AIDS. For every pair of TOMS shoes purchased, the company sends a second pair to Africa.

Do a little research to find a charity that really fits with you. It doesn’t have to be global, either.

Donate clothes, volunteer at a shelter, help serve lunch at a soup kitchen — anything you can do to help your community, even the smallest of gestures, is a step in the right direction.

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There are many great Christmas presents available on campus, especially at the ISU Bookstore.

For mom, pick up the newest Jodi Picoult book, “House Rules,” only $12.80 after a 25% discount.

Picoult is the best-selling author of 17 novels and is sure to deliver. Another great option for a mother is one Photo: Erin Amend/Iowa State Daily of the elegant necklace and earring duos by Trés Chic jewelry, starting at just $20.

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If you’re looking for a gift for your boyfriend or brother, check out the new ISU apparel. He would also love Cyclone beer mugs for $39.99.

So after trading in your books for cash there’s no need to leave the bookstore to find a great gift.

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Choose lamb, not ham, for the holidays

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By Elsey Hartman AmesEats Flavors Writer

Generally not prepared in the United States, Lamb is a great change in scenery for holiday cooking. Beautifully displayed, delicious and according to nutritiondata.self.com lamb is rich in zinc, a mineral important in proper immune system functioning and healing wounds, niacin which reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, vitamin B12 to enhance your memory and protein making it perfect for giving you a whole new respect for this Greek delight. Plus it has almost half as much sodium as ham, making it a healthier, but tasty, holiday meal.

The most popular way to prepare lamb for special occasions like the holidays is the roasting method. Roasting is a dry heat method used for more tender cuts of meat and is perfect for enhancing flavor when preparing lamb. Try adding some of your favorite vegetables too.

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Herb-Roasted Lamb

• 12 large unpeeled garlic cloves, divided • 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary leaves • Kosher salt • Ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted • 1 (6-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and tied • 4 to 5 pounds small unpeeled potatoes (16 to 20 potatoes) • 2 tablespoons olive oil Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven so the lamb will sit in the middle of the oven. Peel 6 of the cloves of garlic and place them in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and butter.

Process until the garlic and rosemary are finely minced.

Thoroughly coat the top and sides of the lamb with the rosemary mixture. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

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Meanwhile, toss the potatoes and remaining unpeeled garlic in a bowl with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place in the bottom of a large roasting pan.

Place the lamb on top of the

potatoes and roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the lamb is 135 degrees, for rare meat or 145 degrees, for medium. Remove

Pair these side dishes with the roasted lamb for a complete meal:

• Salt • Ground black pepper

about 1 hour, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork. Serve 1 half per person.

Baked Acorn Squash

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Scoop the seeds and stringy pulp out of the squash cavities and discard. In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, syrup and salt and pepper, to taste. Rub the squash cavities and cut the sides of the squash with the butter mixture and place them on a baking sheet, cut side up. Bake for

Baked Asparagus with Parmesan

• • • •

1 acorn squash, cut in 1/2 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons maple syrup

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1 pound asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons soft white bread crumbs

from the oven, place the lamb on a platter and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow the lamb to rest for about 20 minutes. Slice and serve with the potatoes.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss the asparagus spears in 1 to 2 teaspoon olive oil and arrange in a baking pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Drizzle the remaining olive oil on top. Bake uncovered until asparagus is just tender, about 15 minutes.

Recipes courtesy of the Food Network

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Holiday eating and portion-size control

By Alicia Hendrix AmesEats Flavors Writer Cookies, candies and sweets — Flavors is here to help you navigate through the holiday cheer with your skinny jeans and waist line intact.

Keep portions small Keep track of what you’re putting on your plate and keep in mind how big a serving actually is.

It’s gotten difficult to tell the difference between how much we need and how much want, and our waistlines are paying the price.

In 1970 a serving of french fries consisted of about 30 fries and 450 calories. Today, you get 50 fries weighing in at 790 calories.

yule-tide treats, try taking half of what you think you need. If nothing else, sheer laziness will keep you from going back for more.

you won’t eat as much and you’ll feel more satisfied at the end of the meal.

• Meat: deck of cards

Eat that brownie slowly. Not only does this drag out the enjoyment of the delicious treat, it allows your body time to recognize when it’s full. Don’t eat just for the taste.

Eating out this holiday season? At restaurants, try ordering off the kids menu or asking the server to put half the meal in a take-out box when you order.

• Fish: a checkbook • Dressing: shot glass • Butter: stamp

When you’re finished, clear the table immediately. If the food is out of your sight, you won’t help yourself to seconds that you’re probably not hungry enough to eat anyway.

Stop eating when full It sounds so simple, just stop eating. But then Aunt Gertrude brings out her triple chocolate fudge brownies and you find yourself knuckle deep in delicious regret.

But never fear, this whole situation can be prevented.

Be honest with yourself. You know you will want the brownie, so eat it before you eat something else you don’t enjoy as much. In the long run

Instead of piling your plate with

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Eat foods that are good for you Fill your plate with veggies!

Vegetables are low calorie and delicious. They are also rich in vitamins and fiber, just an all around great pick at Christmas dinner. For maximum benefit go with fresh instead of canned.

• Rice or Pasta: half a baseball • Bread: a CD • Hard Cheese: 4 dice

Cut out this card and reference at your holiday meals and get-togethers to make sure you keep your portions under control.

A Polish tradition

By Kelsie Geiger AmesEats Flavors Writer When we think of the holidays we think tradition. But for every family that means something different. Polish holiday traditions are frequently overlooked, but have their own unique heritage.

Polish tradition is to have the celebration of Wagilia. Before starting the feast a Polish blessing is done by breaking a Polish wafer named Opalek. Next is the first course of borscht, which is a beet soup. Then they move onto the second course which is a fish dish. There is one more course before moving onto desserts. This dish is

called Perogie, which can be simply described as a dumpling that is stuffed with potatoes or cabbage and covered in butter, the more the better! Lastly cookies and kolaches (which is a pastry filled with fruit filling) is served to wrap up the traditional Polish holiday meal. Here is a recipe for kolaches to add a little Polish tradition to your own holiday meal.

Kolaches: • • • • • • • •

2 packages yeast 1/2 cup lukewarm water 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup scalded milk 2 beaten eggs 4 1/2 to 5 cups flour

Dissolve the yeast in the water. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Cream together shortening, sugar and salt. Add scalded milk and cool until lukewarm.

Stir in yeast mixture and 2 beaten eggs.

Add 1 1/2 cups of flour and beat with a mixer. Mix the rest of the flour. Turn dough out on lightly floured surface. Kneed 8 to 10 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl and cover.

Let rise until doubled. Once doubled, punch it down and kneed for 2 more minutes.

Return the dough to bowl and let rise again until doubled.

When doubled the dough is ready to be rolled into small balls on greased cookie sheet.

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The fruitcake trend: from celebration to centerpiece

By Jill Wedeking AmesEats Flavors Writer Foodies deďŹ ne fruitcake as a cake containing chopped candied fruit, dried fruit, nuts and spices and traditionally soaked in spirits. Being the brunt of many jokes, this heavy-duty dessert tends to make its appearance around the holidays usually thanks to the same relative year after year. This trend dates back to the Roman Empire and Ancient Egypt where these cakes were used to celebrate weddings and send loved ones into the afterlife. So how did this cake go from an honorary dessert to the American staple joke of a cake?

Fruitcake is mainly ridiculed in the United States, and the jokes focus on the cakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s density and extended shelf life.

With proper storage, a fruitcake can last months due to the alcohol, which prevents mold. Looking at the history of this cake, they were obviously constructed to last and did this well as Romans carried them into battle, Egyptians entombed them and 18th century nut harvesters save a cake for a whole year as a good

luck harvest charm! And yes, they would eat this year old cake at the beginning of the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nut harvest.

The fact that this cake has been historically made to be preserved and not to be eaten begins to stir the pot oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fruitcake jokes. Many actually contribute the start of fruitcake jokes to comedian Johnny Carson who hosted the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight Showâ&#x20AC;? before Jay Leno. He would joke that there was only one fruitcake in the world and that got re-gifted from family to family! This joke eventually created the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fruitcake Ladyâ&#x20AC;? who would appear in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask the Fruitcake Ladyâ&#x20AC;? segments on the Tonight Show. (If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen her we suggest you hop on YouTube for a good laugh). The mail-order fruitcake idea that came about in the 20th century didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help its reputation much either!

There are many substitute ways to use your fruitcake if you receive one as a gift. The most popular is to re-gift the cake. But other ideas include using it as a new doorstop, stepping stool or even a scratching post for your cat.

Giving the gift of food has been a custom of ours for a while. As children, we left out a plate of cookies and milk for Santa Clause. We have outgrown jolly old St. Nicholas, but the idea of giving gifts is still a custom that is quite alive.

Rather than spending boatloads of money on gifts that you may have put little thought into, why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you give the gift of food? Baking a few treats for friends can be fun, easy, and can mean a lot more than a $20 gift from Walmart. Here are just a few recipes that might inspire you to get into the kitchen, bake and wrap up as gifts.

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Add marshmallows and a few drops of green food coloring. Once marshmallows are completely melted, add rice krispies until they are completely coated. Add more food coloring if not green enough. Spread out on to a sheet of wax paper.

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Next, melt the white chocolate and pour on top of your hardened chocolate. Scatter the candy cane bits on top of the white chocolate and place

in fridge. Once hardened, break apart and serve.

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By Jill Wedeking AmesEats Flavors Writer There is nothing better than receiving the perfect, heartfelt gift during the holiday season. However, searching for that special gift to give can be a difficult task.

This year let homemade gifts take some of the busy bustle out of your holiday season, while giving you an excuse to have a fun filled craft day!

Everybody loves tasty treats so why not take it a step back, save yourself some time and give your favorite recipe in the form of ingredients? This personalized gift will not only be fun to make, but let the recipient have a little baking fun in the end!

Here’s the ‘how-to’ on creating the perfect Mason Jar gift: 1. Select your favorite recipe. Cookie recipes work the best for a final layered look in the jar, but don’t hold back. Get creative with cake mixes, cocoa and

beverage mixes and even soup mixes.

Keep in mind the goal is that the person receiving your gift can dump out the jar, add a few wet ingredients (i.e. eggs, milk, oil) and create your recipe. Only dry or dehydrated ingredients that will not spoil can be added to the jar.

2. Measure out the dry ingredients and keep them separate. Set them out in the order the recipe calls for, then layer them in the reverse order. The last ingredient should be added first, this way when the jar is emptied, it can be done in order of your recipe!

3. Now customize it! Make sure you attach a recipe card to the jar, noting what ingredients are in the jar and what ingredients still need to be added to create the final product. Then get creative with bows, festive fabric and maybe even tie on a wooden spoon!

If you need recipes or decorative ideas search around online. Chirstmas.organizedhome.com, is a great place to start.

It even has printable recipe tags! Just search for ‘Mason Jar Recipes.’

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By Devon O’Brien AmesEats Flavors Writer Everyone has that one person on their list who, year after year, is almost impossible to buy a gift for. Now there is a solution.

If the person you are shopping for is of age, wine is a gift that can be appreciated and actually be used.

There are a lot of options when giving wine as a gift. One bottle of wine is a perfect host gift to bring to any holiday party.

However, if you are looking to

spend more for someone special in your life, signing them up for a wine club is a great idea.

Wine clubs works just like a magazine subscription. You sign up and pay for an allotment of time. Then, every month during that time slot a bottle of wine is delivered to the recipients home. This is a great gift for any wine enthusiast or amateur, as it allows the him or her to taste and try various types of wine.

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I applaud Obama in this instance for being cooperative with members of a different party. I do not, however, applaud the Republican stance that allowing top income tax rates to rise would be catastrophic for the economy.

I do not mean to say that taxes on the wealthiest Americans should be raised to astronomic heights, or to proportions much larger than they are now. But allowing taxes to rise from 35 percent to 39.6 percent does not seem like much to ask of the people who have more to lose from either a collapse of the economy or a collapse of the American constitutional system.

For the sake of argument, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accept assertions that the rich contribute the most to the economy. But the enormous vested interest of the rich in the economy is exactly why they should be comfortable contributing to the stability of the American government.

The wealthiest individuals are the ones with the most to gain

from highly valued American dollars and bonds. They also stand to lose the most from a collapse in the value of stocks.

The functions of the federal government are now tied up with the American economy and considerations of indebtedness. The military, entitlements such as Medicare and Social Security, and foreign aid exact increasing demands on the treasury.

And because the rich are the most politically involved class â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they fund the largest portions of political campaigns and they make up large, inďŹ&#x201A;uential swathes of voters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they also beneďŹ t most from a stable government.

That being said, it is exceedingly important to strike a balance. The rich cannot be expected to pay for everything.

Their wealth only exists as long as it is not, for purposes here, taxed out of existence.

The power of our republican system was, until mass media and elections in which every adult could participate ensured that it was confused with democracy, held to extend only to public matters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; situations in which everyone

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Alexander Hamilton, in Federalist No. 78, described a limited constitution thus: â&#x20AC;&#x153;one which contains certain exceptions to legislative authority.â&#x20AC;?

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The wealthiest citizens in a country are the best-placed to lead it through difficult times.

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Don’t be upset over opinions

Another, even worse replacement for pants I’ve seen on campus is the hooker boot, although this is, thankfully, far less common.

Wearing a miniskirt with thigh-high boots and stockings or, God forbid, bare legs, doesn’t make you fashion forward. It makes you a dominatrix.

It’s also an excellent way to quickly get hypothermia.

A caveat: This editorial does not apply to every girl on campus, and the vast majority of the girls I’ve seen are keeping their dress sane. The people I’m talking about are in the minority.

If someone you know is dumb enough to do this, have that person take a good, hard look at her — or, in rare cases, his life.

If it’s you, do yourself a favor and put on some pants over them. It’ll keep you much warmer, and more comfortable and productive. And it’ll save the eyes of everyone around who doesn’t want to know the particulars of your genitals.

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n February, a friend of mine and I started a website, Velocities In Music, where we video-record us reviewing albums. Since then, we’ve reviewed more than 200 albums and have received a considerable amount of both praise and hostility for our opinions on various music.

In dealing with those who are appalled and offended when we despise an album that they enjoy, I have to constantly remind them of the following: “Us not liking this album shouldn’t impede your ability to enjoy it at all.”

I also have to remind them that we’re not necessarily trying to make people agree with our opinions. We’re trying to get them to see things in a

way they previously might not have, and with that information they can choose to keep their original viewpoint or adapt it as they see fit. Even if we help them change their mind in a way that doesn’t line up with our views, at least we’re making a difference. Still, people get offended, and I can’t understand why.

After all, music is a pretty silly thing to get actively upset about. But isn’t it equally ridiculous to get angry about someone’s differing religious or political views, or really their opinions on just about anything? These are the kinds of things that opinion writers have to put up with all the time.

Not long ago, fellow columnist RJ Green got lots of opposition regarding a column or two that he wrote about sex, largely because of the way it represented women. While I thought that a majority of the complaints were overreactions, at least the way our culture represents women is a legiti-

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People getting upset and angry about someone else’s opinion on issues such as these is ridiculous and pathetic.

What is there to be threatened by about another’s viewpoint? The only possible thing is if you are afraid that

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There is absolutely nothing dangerous or detrimental about other opinions, unless you’re afraid of discovering you don’t really have any reason to believe what you do.

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Around this time every semester, I am struck with a peculiar spirit of ďŹ nals cheer.

I love watching students enjoy the snow after getting out of a particularly grueling philosophy ďŹ nal as I write my ďŹ nal code for thermodynamics. I enjoy the warm glow of joy spread across the face of my friend Eric, a political science major, as he ďŹ nishes his two-page paper, his ďŹ nal project for the semester as I sit deriving the ďŹ&#x201A;ow rate of a rubber tube at its various stages of compression.

It even instills in me a sense of fraternity. I feel a bond with other engineers around campus. I watch my friends studying the properties of various different types of concrete, while my Aero-E roommate reviews the differences in airďŹ&#x201A;ow around wing A and wing B, and I am here, sitting with them in an utterly focused silence, determining the mechanical advantages of different gear ratios.

Meanwhile, the world goes on outside our window as the theater students build a snowman while shouting movie quotes and pop-culture trivia at each other, and the business students begin their last parties of the semester. Snowball ďŹ ghts and stolen-tray sledding begin without us. Our world remains serene and sterile, aside from our room full of half-empty energy drinks and Doritos crumbs, memorials to the sleep that we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get last night.

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By Anthony Capps Ames247 Writer I’m sure you’ve all heard of and seen movies such as “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “A Christmas Story,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “Bad Santa,” “The Polar Express” and numerous others during the holiday season. However, there are so many treasures out there that most have been lost in time.

“A Christmas Carol” (1978) This is arguably the definitive version of the beloved Charles Dickens novel. George C. Scott portrays the notorious Ebenezer

Scrooge, who goes from being cold-hearted and greedy to being awakened after a visit from three angels. Other notable versions include the 1938 take and the other true classic from 1951. There was the 1970 musical version and the 1988 comedy version with Bill Murray. More recently, Jim Carrey starred in Disney’s performance-capture adaptation.

“Christmas in Connecticut” (1945) Needing a home-cooked meal after returning from World War II, Jefferson Jones is set up to spend the day with Connecticut’s

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Favorite Christmas films, shows create nostalgic feeling

By Allison Suesse Ames247 Writer Snow, lights, eggnog and family are some of the main components of a classic holiday feeling. Films also let us know that the holidays are here.

Many holiday films create a feeling of nostalgia and have withstood the test of time to become holiday classics. Some films, like “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” are holiday classics because they’re shown every year, said Amy Bix, associate professor of history, who teaches a class on American pop culture.

Many classic holiday films have persisted as classics because, Bix said, they’ve become a holiday tradition for many families.

“It ties into the bigger attitudes and bigger issues offered about the meaning of Christmas,” she said, noting that the holidays take on a special meaning for many people, even those who aren’t religious.

These holiday films help people reflect on the end of the year and appreciate how lucky they are, even in hard economic times, Bix said.

One of Bix’s former teaching assistants and second-year

graduate student in U.S. history, William Hunt, agreed with Bix that many holiday films take on an important meaning in our culture.

“A Christmas Carol,” for example, is a story of renewal that resonates with many viewers, Hunt said, which is one of the reasons it is still an important story for the holiday season.

The aspect of renewal is a popular idea about Christmas, Hunt said.

Another classic, “A Christmas Story,” is a film most people over the age of 20 are

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“Darkstar/The Other One/ Darkstar (Live at Winterland, Dec. 31, 1978)” - Grateful Dead Mellow out the party guests with the beginning of The Dead’s fourth set during the historic closing of the Winterland Arena

in 1978. Also, start 2011 on the right foot and do as Jerry said: “Try and be nice to everybody else.”

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Famous for his anti-Vietnam War anthem “Fixin’ to Die Rag,” Country Joe, born Jan. 1, brings a pulsating rhythm and blues tune with a call of “marijuana” at the beginning. “Rock and Soul Music” is a great tune to get the masses moving at your New Year’s Eve gathering.

“Happy Christmas (War is Over) - John Lennon

Ella’s sultry voice illuminates this holiday classic and jazz standard.

With its theme of peace and renewal, this holiday classic is perfect to help remind yourself that a new year is upon us, and on New Year’s Day, we can all start anew.

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“Auld Lang Syne (Live at the Fillmore East, Dec. 31, 1969)” - Jimi Hendrix Jimi tears through his own rendition of the traditional Scottish folk song with his Band of Gypsys during this historical concert. Hendrix’s performance, captured on “Live at the Fillmore East,” represents a funkier and more progressive direction in Jimi’s music.

While lesser known than his set at Woodstock ’69, “Live at the Fillmore East” remains one of the most important performances of his career.

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Christmas lights outside Jeremy Davis’ house this year are synced to music that viewers can listen to on 106.9 FM. The light display only took an hour and a half to set up and required just six strands of lights. Photo: Logan Gaedke/Iowa State Daily

Musical decorations shine

By Allison Suesse Ames247 Writer This holiday season, council member Jeremy Davis is upping the ante on a longtime holiday tradition: creating a light show coordinated with music heard over the radio.

But what seems like a long, complicated process only took Davis an hour and half and only required six strands of lights.

“There’s not as many as you’d think,” Davis said.

In fact, the impressivelooking display was quite simple to set up. Davis purchased a program that would coordinate lights and music, and he was able to decorate himself.

The software is saved on a lap-

A sign indicates passersby should turn their radio to 106.1 in order to hear the music that is synced to Jeremy Davis’ Christmas lights on Friday. Photo: Logan Gaedke/Iowa State Daily

top, which is hooked to a small FM transmitter. When passerby’s drive past his house, they simply switch their radios to an FM station playing the holi-

>>FILMS.p46 Martha Stewart-esque Elizabeth Lane, a writer who loves to cook and decorate and spend time with her husband and children. However, that is all a lie; she can’t cook, has no family and lives in Manhattan.

So when Lane’s publisher sets up Jones and himself to spend Christmas with Lane, she panics. She finds a home to use as her own, finds a husband — sorta — and a baby, but nothing goes according to plan.

“Joyeux Noel” (2005) A dramatized but true story of French, Scottish and German soldiers on the Western front during World War I’s 1914 Christmas truce. Despite the war, the soldiers sing carols, and on Christmas Day, they come out of the trenches to exchange gifts, converse, have a joint Christmas mass and play some football. But after the truce, they know they must go back to firing artillery and everything else that comes with war. Yes, it has subtitles.

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day song and enjoy the show.

Davis said he has gotten a lot of positive feedback, and there have been many drivers pass by to enjoy the display.

Hundreds of years ago, an old man who would become Santa Claus was given immortality and chosen to deliver toys to the children of the world. Jump to the modern era: Patch, the head elf, leaves Santa’s factory and goes to New York City, where he meets evil toy manufacturer B.Z. When it’s learned Patch’s toys are defective, B.Z. won’t recall the toys, so Patch must find a way to stop him.

“The Bishop’s Wife” (1947) Praying for guidance over a new cathedral, Bishop Henry Brougham gets an angel named Dudley, portrayed by Cary Grant. But Dudley is only there as a guide to Henry and the people around him. As Henry becomes obsessed with the building he neglects his wife, Julia. When Dudley cheers her up, he finds himself attracted to her. The ending takes place at Christmas time.

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Board of Regents approves operating appropriations

By Paige.Godden iowastatedaily.com Based on proposed spending and funding plans, the Iowa Board of Regents approved the identified higher education operating appropriations requests for fiscal year 2012, totaling $493.5 million.

The operating appropriations request was passed in September by the board and set the Higher Education Price Index median at 3.1 percent.

The appropriation request includes $1.5 million for an agriculture experiment station and $1 million toward cooperative extension services.

The request also includes $5 million toward economic development operating appropriations, which would potentially fund the ISU Institute for Physical Research and Technology, the Small Business Development Centers and the ISU Research Park.

A budget memo, also released in September by the university, requests that the Regent schools participate in the state salary appropriation pool.

Ellen Rasmussen, associate vice president of budget and planning, said the university hasn’t been able

to participate in the salary appropriation pool for at least five years.

“After two years with none to very minimal salary inQuirmbach creases for faculty and professional staff, it is imperative that salaries be improved to maintain competitiveness with regional and national peers,” according to the budget memo.

Recently, Sen. Herman Quirmbach, D-Iowa, spoke about funding to the ISU Ambassadors.

Quirmbach said Iowa State asked for about $15.1 million in increases in appropriation requests.

The single biggest issue in higher education this year is the budget, Quirmbach said.

He said if Gov.-elect Terry Branstad cuts 15 percent of the budget as he said he was going to, Iowa State would suffer a loss of $33 million. Iowa State is receiving approximately $220 million per year through state appropriations.

“Let me translate it for you,” Quirmbach said. “If they make up for

it by raising undergraduate tuition, that would increase the cost of a fouryear degree by $6,000.”

He said the average student debt is about $30,000, one of the highest in the nation, then asked if students would want to add another $6,000 to that.

Rasmussen said the only way this would happen is if there is “a dollarfor-dollar replacement. We don’t look at it that way.”

Rasmussen said the university does take into account what may happen in the legislature.

“In a year like this year with all of the rhetoric back and forth that’s happening, we look at a range of options.

We try to guess and then we wait until the legislature does its work,” Rasmussen said. “We then think about how do these other revenues apply.”

She said you have to look at tuition like you are a consumer.

“It could be too much and have the opposite effect ... If the price goes up too high, you are not going to buy it.

It’s not useful in terms of balancing a budget ... We always challenge ourselves first,” Rasmussen said.

Quirmbach said another issue the

state needs to focus on is young people moving out of Iowa.

“What sense does it make to invest in education only to pump the graduates out of the state to better paying jobs?” Quirmbach said.

He said if the university has a cut in state funding, a big part of that will come from higher undergraduate education and is a story no one wants to hear.

Quirmbach doesn’t understand some of the arguments coming from across the aisle because October estimates were running at nearly a halfbillion dollar surplus.

“There is no justification for cutting money in the current year,” Quirmbach said.

He said he would favor dipping into the reserve funds, which total about $800 million until the economy gets going again.

“It’s not going to be a generous budget ... In my book it’s counterproductive as far as I’m concerned,” Quirmbach said.

He said he would also be in favor of re-establishing funding for work study programs.

There is supposed to be $2.75 million in state funding for work study,

but that money hasn’t been there for years, Quirmbach said.

He said there is about $1 million in the work-study program.

“It’s a great program, but I’m not real optimistic about getting that done,” Quirmbach said. “A big fight is avoiding further cuts.”

He said he would like to figure out how to deal with sales taxes on textbooks.

“If you go across the street to buy textbooks, you get charged sales tax and you can’t get it back. At the University Book Store, you’re not supposed to pay tax, but they force you to, then you have to go through a lot of crazy paperwork to get it back,” Quirmbach said.

He said the Government of the Student Body at Iowa State has been the most successful of the three regent universities on getting students to file for refunds.

Quirmbach said students at the University of Northern Iowa are out of luck because they don’t have a university bookstore.

“If we’re going to have a sales tax exemption on textbooks, let’s just do

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By Tyler.Kingkade iowastatedaily.com Despite a long list on the Democrats’ agenda in the lame duck session of Congress, the party cannot find consensus to pass a compromise by President Barack Obama and Republican leaders on the Bush tax cuts.

The compromise reached early last week would temporarily extend all of the 2001- and 2003-era Bush tax cuts, which passed on a 5050 vote, broken only by Vice President Dick Cheney, and provide greater cuts for the higher income brackets.

It also includes a reinstating of the estate tax, near 33 percent, after dropping progressively from above 50 percent down to zero percent in 2010.

More Democratic measures included in the compromise would include Obama’s stimulus tax cuts for the next two years, a payroll tax cut, extended unemployment benefits, child tax credit, a college-tuition aid program and the earned-income tax credit for low-income Americans. Economists consider many of these measures back-door stimulus.

Some Republicans, like Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., are raising concerns about the cost, said to be near $984 billion in terms of lost revenue to the Treasury.

Although, Republicans spent weeks blocking an extension DeMint of unemployment benefits, three times more stimulative than tax cuts for the wealthy, because they demanded unemployment insurance be paid for.

Thursday in a closed-door meeting of the Democratic caucus of the House, reporters said they could hear chants of “Just say No” and disgruntled, but unnamed, Congressmen explicitly complained about what they say is Obama caving to Republicans, instead of fighting. Although dollar for dollar, the compromise features $3 of Democratic measures for every $1 Republicans fought for.

Democrats do not want to extend the tax cuts for the wealthy, pointing to the fact the Bush tax cuts were just as significant in adding to the deficit as the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, and continue to be a burden in lost revenue.

The House did pass a bill almost unanimously to extend tax cuts for families earning $250,000 or less, a proposal Obama and

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“When you’re doing that, you’re not buying new things that you need to store and hold onto for the whole year,” Steinbeg said.

Using other alternatives for Christmas lights is encouraged by Brow and Steinbeg. “[From an energy perspective] I would recommend that when people try to decorate their homes, they do it with non-energy consuming items: colorful paper, paint a mural, put a nativity scene in the yard that doesn’t light up,” said Steve Wilson, energy services coordinator for the city of Ames. “You don’t see it at night, but it’s a way for people to get into the holiday spirit without necessarily consuming energy.”

People turning on furnaces and running fans to blow the warm air around their homes leads to increased electrical consumption.

Another major contributor is holiday lights and late-night shopping.

The average amount of electricity consumed by a home in Ames is 650 kilowatt-hours per month, Wilson said.

One thing to consider is the extra electrical consumption involved during the holiday season, Wilson said.

“We can have about one or two megawatts just in the lighting itself,” Wilson said.

Wilson said anything added to your average electrical consumption means burning more coal to produce electricity.

“You could probably run a hospital from the amount of lights and amount of electricity that’s used by the Christmas lights,” Wilson said.

Steinbeg and Brow hope to educate people and keep the holiday spirit alive by continuing this project each year. They have aspirations to convince more students to decorate sustainably.

“The best way to be sustainable is go back to the simple decorations, because you don’t need huge blowup Santas, just small things like snowflakes and paper wreaths,” Steinbeg said. “I think the best part is where you can just do it with your friends and relax.

it,” Quirmbach said.

He said it would cost about $3 million to grant the exemption, so he’s not optimistic about getting that passed either.

Quirmbach mentioned some departments are suffering due to the budget cuts, including sociology and some programs in the College of Human Sciences.

“With this kind of a cut, there is no more fat to trim. It would mean cutting meat and muscle and bone,” Quirmbach said. “The one graph that is really scary to me shows financial contribution from tuition and state appropriations. Last year they crossed.”

The graph was created by the Regents and has 54.4 percent of general education coming from tuition, while state appropriations make up 39.7 percent of the budget in 2011.

The graph begins in 1981 with 20.8 percent coming from tuition and 77.7 percent coming from state appropriations.

He said cutting public education is probably his least favorite option.

“I’m not saying that just because I represent this district,” Quirmbach said.

Quirmbach said if Iowa wants to earn and consume on a competitive level, “we’ve got to be able to do stuff that nobody else can do, more high quality than anyone else can do. Higher education funding shouldn’t be a partisan issue.”

“A lot of the time it is made to be one and that’s unfortunate,” Quirmbach said.

A paper mache snowman, a holiday decoration made from recycled newspapers, sits in the Hawthorn Market and Cafe. The Frederiksen Court Community Council made a variety of sustainable decorations. Photo: Kelsey Kremer/Iowa State Daily

For a greener holiday the Frederiksen Court Community Council created sustainable decorations like this tree made from recycled soda bottles. Photo: Kelsey Kremer/ Iowa State Daily

Stockings made from old T-shirts were used as part of the holiday decorations in the Hawthorn Community Center. The idea for the decorations came from the Frederiksen Court Community Council. Photo: Kelsey Kremer/Iowa State Daily

The Frederiksen Court Community Council made wreaths like this one made from recycled plastic bags to decorate the Hawthorn Community Center this year.

Photo: Kelsey Kremer/Iowa State Daily

>>POLITICS.p54 Democrats had long sought, but Republican Senators vowed not to let it come to a vote.

Now Democrats are claiming they may not let the current compromise come to a vote in the House, despite Republican leaders like Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, and Sen. Mitch McDonnell, R-Ky., saying the compromise is a good package.

Democrats still want to vote on measures such as the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal, the DREAM Act and the 9/11 workers health bill, but cannot get them to a vote until the Bush tax cuts are settled.

The 9/11 Health Bill was blocked Thursday in a procedural vote in the Senate to end debate; the vote was along party lines with all Republicans voting against it.

The bill is to provide medical care to first responders at the World Trade Center attack in 2001 who became ill as a result of breathing in toxic fumes, dust and smoke.

The House had trouble passing a version before the elections.

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Jokes For the Day What did Santa shout to his toys on Christmas Eve?

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