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Religious turmoil responsible for widespread violence By Jake.Dalbey @iowastatedaily.com

The issue of religious terrorism has become more prevalent as people around the world turn on the news to hear of killings attributed to a higher power. Deaths associated with religious acts of terrorism have increased by 80 percent when compared to 2014, with almost 33,000 people killed in the last year alone, according to the Global Terrorism Index. However, these types of acts are not new to the world and certainly weren’t created in the last century. They are instead vital and bloody parts of our world’s vast history. Christians fought Muslims for the Holy Land of Jerusalem during the Crusades. Protestants and Catholics killed each other during the French Religion Wars, and Hitler enacted his anti-sematic views on the world during the Holocaust. Despite this long history, the toll of religious terrorism is often not seen in bullets but segregated divides. With the emergence of ISIS, replacing al-Qaeda for the millennial generation, speculation about the true nature of Islam and whether its extremist followers are truly following the words of the Quran has led many Muslim students to feel unfairly judged. “There’s many basics that make a Muslim a Muslim such as praying five times a day or having to donate whatever you can every week or so,” said Sultan Alsayegh, senior in chemical engineering and the president of the Muslim Student Association. “If you don’t fast in what we call Ramadan, where we have 30 days to fast in a row, then you aren’t a Muslim. I’m thinking ISIS didn’t do that. So that’s three out of the five pillars of Islam that they aren’t doing.” Alsayegh doesn’t believe American media accurately portrays Muslims and their religions and doesn’t think and picks one side that will make an interesting story,” Alsayegh said. “In my opinPEACE p4 Design: Caleb Morningstar/Iowa State Daily

I’ve-Been-Violated app makes waves Assault app helps campus victims By Jaki.Cavins @iowastatedaily.com The I’ve-Been-Violated app, created by The Institute for the Study of Coherence and Emergence, is being brought to college campuses in order to help victims of sexual assault. The app can be used as proof or credibility for a victims of assault by recording them once they have reached a safe place and asking them what transpired and who harassed them. The video is then geocoded, time stamped and stored as a double encrypted record. “What the app does is it gives you access to something you did make contemporaneously with your own voice and your own picture,” said Michael Lissack, American business executive, author, business consultant and director of the Institute for the

Study of Coherence and Emergence. “The chain of custody is good. You don’t have to go through a second trauma of proving that you’re credible.” The video can only be accessed if the victim wishes to come forward and contacts appropriate authorities in order to have the video retrieved. “It is a double encrypted file until you provide information to the authorities so that they can make a request for the file it will just remain on the servers,” Lissack said. One in 5 women will experience sexual assault during their time in college, according to the White House task force to protect students from sexual assault. The reality is that sexual assault on college campuses is happening and what’s worse is 68 percent of sexual assaults are not reported, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. One of the main reasons people who are sexually assaulted choose not to report it is because they are afraid of what will happen if they do.

“Survivors oftentimes don’t know how to tell someone or what will happen if they do tell someone,” said Michael Davis, assistant director for Student Assistance in the Dean of Students’ Office at Iowa State. It is for this reason that the Institute for the Study of Coherence and Emergence has created the four-part app suite that includes the I’ve-Been-Violated app. The app suite is available to colleges for free to help victims of assault, raise awareness and to change the way in which college students view and talk about sexual assault. Iowa State does not yet have the app suite program, but students wanting to report a sexual assault have multiple ways in which they can choose to receive help. Students can go to the police, the university or contact Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support. Victims can call ACCESS anonymously to talk through their experience and receive options on what they can do in deal-

ing with their assault. “I believe that students are feeling more confident with their resources and on their reporting options,” Davis said. Technology has made it easier for students and victims to receive the help they need and come forward and report being assaulted if they want to through apps such as I’ve-Been-Violated and though centers such as ACCESS, which offer anonymous help. “Seven percent of college students sleep with their phone in their hand,” Lissack said. “That’s why we did apps.” The Institute for the Study of Coherence and Emergence hopes the suite apps will provide victims with readily available sources that back up their credibility and foster an environment where college students can grow in the way that they are aware of and the way that they discuss sexual harassment. “What’s important is discussion,” Lissack said. “Anything that we can do to help tweak the environment so that discussion happens is a good thing.”

Students offer services to file taxes Group provides free tax preparation assistance to public By Erin.Gruba @iowastatedaily.com A group of accounting students at Iowa State are providing free tax preparation assistance to the public through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program this season. The students are trying to help people who have a household income of $54,000 or less. They will assist with filing taxes for no cost. Electronic filing is also a free service for those eligible for federal and state returns. Assistants are primarily business students focusing on ac-

counting. In order to be selected as one of the assistants, business students must register online for a class on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prerequisites include having taken intermediate-level accounting classes. The training and preparation are more rigorous because the tax assistance program is a government program. Anyone interested in the program is required to get eight different certifications that incorporate ethics training, form training and advanced military and foreign training. The current students involved have been preparing for the program since the beginning of the spring semester. Students find this program to be beneficial because it allows undergraduate students to familiarize themselves with doing tax returns, and they get to help

people in the community. “This is the closest thing that we can provide in class that gives real-world experience,” said Mike Bootsma, senior lecturer in accounting. Jordan Kulow, graduate assistant in accounting, said he believes this is much different than working in an accounting firm, in which she has prior experience. “We focus more on the lower-income level students and we do a lot of foreign returns, which I haven’t seen lot of,” Kulow said. “It’s just broadening my horizons of tax accounting and the different applications of it.” Response for this program has been positive, according to members. Appointments book within 24 hours from when they open and are full every day they have available. The program runs from Feb. 15 to April 13 and is located in the Gerdin Business Building.

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Council advances budget Meeting addresses CyRide, bike paths By Christie.Smith @iowastatedaily.com Council members approved budgeting for CyRide and bike paths before passing an anticipated e-cigarette ban at a meeting of the Ames City Council on Tuesday night. A final hearing for public input on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2016/2017 is scheduled for March 1, two weeks before the state requires each city to have its budgets finalized. The proposed budget will lower property taxes for Ames residents by nearly 30 cents per $1,000 of taxable valuation, according to city documents. The city has not proposed raising any utility costs in the plan, something city manager Steve Schainker credits to careful budgeting by staff members and department heads. One of the notable increases in the proposed 2016/2017 budget is in the category of transportation. Because of a decline of federal funding for CyRide, the city has been asked to contribute an additional 4.9 percent, or nearly $80,000, to the public transportation system. The city has predicted that CyRide will provide 7 million rides this fiscal year, nearly one quarter of a million rides more than last year’s predicted growth. Iowa State University and ISU students, who make up the other two-thirds of local CyRide funding, have also been asked to increase their contributions. Students’ fees, which are built into their tuition costs, were increased from $63.35 to $73.10 per semester this year, said ex-officio representative Sam Schulte. The proposed increase in city funding will contribute to CyRide’s biggest need, according to city documents: employment.

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Feb. 8 An officer investigated a property damage collision at 1200‑Blk S 16Th St (reported at 3:44 a.m.). Report initiated. An officer investigated a personal injury collision at Mortensen Pkwy and Beach Ave (reported at 8:26 a.m.). Donald Scott Baker, 43, of 647 Ne 185 Pvt Rd., Osceola, MO, was arrested on a warrant held by the Story County Sheriff’s Office at Ames Intermodal Facility (reported at 12:57 p.m.). Report initiated.

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An individual reported the theft of a cell phone at Beyer Hall (reported at 9:26 p.m.). Report initiated. Devon Kenneth Wild, 18, of 2160 Lincoln Way Unit 4038, Ames, IA, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia at Lot 61B (reported at 10:37 p.m.). Report initiated. George Valiyakulangara Biju, 21, of 2160 Lincoln Way Unit 4038, Ames, IA, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia at Lot 61B (reported at 10:37 p.m.). Report initiated.

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Club to sell roses By Alex.Hanson @iowastatedaily.com

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Need a place to buy roses for your significant other? The ISU Horticulture Club has you covered. The club will sell roses during the next few days leading up to Valentine’s Day on Sunday. To place an order, fill out the order form available at http://www.horticultureclub.stuorg.iastate. edu and return it to 106 Horticulture Hall. Pickup is available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday in 0045 Horticulture Hall. The club will also have a sale in the South Atrium of the Memorial Union on from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday

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Student Government will discuss a number of bills at its weekly Senate meeting Wednesday night including an alcohol amnesty bill, funding for the for ISU Global Health and AIDS Coalition and the reformation of printing credits. The Senate will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. Student Government recognizes that some students may hesitate to seek medical assistance for fear of disciplinary action as the result of drug use or drinking underage. The Senate bill is calling for the implementation of an amnesty policy that allows students to seek medical attention without fear of punishment.

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Student Government released a list of candidates this week for upcoming elections. The upcoming meeting will discuss an amnesty bill.

The ISU global Health and AIDS Coalition will attend a leadership conference in Virginia on Feb. 26 and is requesting $1,406.56 in funding from Student Government. A bill that will be read

calls for the reformation of printing credits for ISU students. The resolution calls for university administration to examine the current printing credit policy and create a new price structure that is equal to all students.

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ISU President Steven Leath discusses new campus additions Sept. 10, 2015, in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. Campus additions were part of the discussion Leath had with the Faculty Senate on Tuesday, along with maintaining or lowering the student-to-faculty ratio, diversity and inclusional policies and open administrative positions.

Leath speaks to Faculty Senate; big changes ahead Goals include building projects, diversity at ISU By Travis.Charlson @iowastatedaily.com Faculty Senate met Tuesday to approve motions for a name change of a College of Design major and a merger of the anthropology and world languages and cultures departments. ISU President Steven Leath also spoke to the Faculty Senate, laying out his goals for the upcoming

semester and touching on some of the changes that will be happening around Iowa State in the near future. With student enrollment increasing each year, Iowa State is beginning to enter new territory that presents new challenges going forward. “We’re at a tipping point,” Leath said. “It’s a huge time of change on this campus. We need to be thoughtful and careful.” Leath emphasized the importance of reducing the student-to-faculty ratio, which currently sits at 19 students for every one faculty member. The goal, Leath said,

was to get the ratio around 16:1. Lowering the ratio to meet that goal would mean hiring 300 new faculty members without enrolling another student, forcing the university to discuss all options regarding enrollment standards and tuition costs, while keeping competitive salaries in place for current faculty, Leath said. Leath continued to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion on campus, saying the goal is to have continuos improvement in regard to those issues. Jonathan Sturm, chairman of the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee,

and Reginald Stewart, vice president for diversity and inclusion, are taking initiative on the issue, reaching out to faculty for input and suggestions on how the university should move forward. “We want to be welcoming and inclusive faculty,” Sturm said. Various building projects are slated to happen on and around the ISU campus. Some of the projects include additions to Bessey Hall, improvements to Reiman Gardens and various new developments in the ISU Research Park such as a restaurant and an Ames Racquet and Fitness center.

Student wants to redefine ‘American’ Alicia Huerta inspired by film festival By Kim.Hiltabidle @iowastatedaily.com ISU sophomore Alicia Huerta is shedding a light on immigration, identity and what it means to be an American. Huerta is beginning the process to have a chapter of Define American on campus for ISU students who are interested in informing themselves about the lives of others and the hardships those who are living with an undocumented status have faced here in America. Huerta first learned about Define American back in December when founder Jose Antonio Vargas announced that the organization was bringing its first ever film festival to Des Moines. Over the weekend of Jan. 21 to 23, Huerta and a friend attended the film festival, which showcased six feature-length films about what life is like for immigrants from a variety of cultures. One documentary, titled “Don’t Tell Anyone (No La Digas a Nadie)” followed the journey of one woman, immigration activist Angy Rivera, and her life-long struggle of speaking out about her undocumented status. The film also shows how she received her citizenship through an unjust system after surviving sexual abuse. “These people can’t be proud of their heritage because they are afraid,” Huerta said. Define American wants to give these undoc-

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umented people a voice and a platform because we were all once immigrants. Huerta, who was born and raised in Texas, is a ninth-generation Hispanic citizen on her father’s side and a second-generation Hispanic citizen on her mother’s side. “I want to bring Define American here because I want to have that conversation with the person next to me and ask them, ‘Why are you here? Tell me your story,’” Huerta said. Like the name implies, Define American places an emphasis on an people’s views on what being an American means to them and how that differs from that of their peers. Huerta had her own personal views on what it means to be an American. “It’s a broad spectrum,” Huerta said. “Specifically, within this group, calling yourself an American is being able to call yourself someone who’s trying to fight for your freedom and become an independent individual who’s

able to think on your own terms.” Define American launched its first college chapter in October 2015 at Texas Tech University. “Students from more than 34 colleges have already signed up to start a Define American college chapter,” according to its Facebook page. Huerta said her adviser, Jessica Padilla, graduate assistant in programming for the office of Multicultural Student Affairs, was the one who reached out about establishing a chapter. “We’re still in our initial stages,” Padilla said. “I know [Alicia] definitely wants to get a variety of people on the table to create conversation about this topic [immigration] and create awareness about what it means to be an American.” To bring a chapter to Iowa State, Huerta needs at least five students to express interest in this organization. Meetings will focus on

open-minded and openended discussions and conversations between peers about their take on what being an American truly is and their own personal stories. Documentary and feature films will also play a role, along with a panel for discussion. The possibilities for this kind of organization are endless. “I think Define American’s purpose is to educate someone about something that they don’t completely understand,” Huerta said. “You have to be able to adjust yourself and to not close off on someone because you don’t understand their story and where they come from.” Huerta believes it brings empathy to the community. “You never know who’s all having this struggle within their lives,” Huerta said. “Sometimes you have to bring up that conversation and that’s why I want to start Define American.”

Fundraising for projects saw gains of $167 million last year, surpassing the goal of $100 million. As of Jan. 31, this year’s total has reached $74 million and is well on its way to meet the $100 million goal. A number of administrative positions are opening up, and the search has begun to fill each position. The positions include director of equal opportunity, General Counsel, dean of the College of Human Sciences, chief of police and Memorial Union director. The senate approved a motion unanimously to change the title of bachelor of design to bachelor of arts

in interdisciplinary design because of conflicts with accreditation. The National Association of Schools of Art and Design announced last May that accreditation for all art and design programs is in jeopardy until regents approve the name change. A motion was also passed unanimously by the senators to merge the anthropology and world languages and cultures departments. The move will take advantage of the existing synergies between the units’ undergraduate degree programs, as well as create collaborations in teaching and research, the plan read.

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Capital Improvement Plan to include an additional $150,000 for shared-use path expansions and multimodal traffic studies. The city has put an emphasis on alternative transportation — like biking or walking — as part of the Healthiest Ames Complete Streets initiative. Beatty-Hansen said shared-use paths will help relieve the strain put on CyRide and provide opportunities for residents to be physically active. “The additional benefit is that to our health,” BeattyHansen said. The council voted 6-0 to pass several motions to approve the proposed budget, Capital Improvement Plan and amendments thus far. A public hearing and final vote are scheduled to occur at the March 1 meeting. Council members voted 6-0 for a third and final time to pass and adopt an ordinance that will ban e-cigarette and nicotine delivery systems in public places. The council was made aware of similar bans in other U.S. cities nearly a year ago when the Story County Prevention Policy Board teamed up with Iowa State’s Health Promotion Club to propose a ban. After several local health experts and advocators spoke during open forums at council meetings last fall, the council began discussing a potential ban in December. The proposed ordinance received widespread public support at a Dec. 8 meeting and passed two council votes in January, shortly after a university ban was put in place. The ordinance will ban e-cigarettes in all of the same public spaces that traditional cigarettes are already prohibited under the Smokefree Air Act, providing exceptions for e-cigarette stores. Council members also voted 6-0 to approve a resolution granting the ISU Research Park an additional lot of land located at 3200 University Blvd.

The additional $80,000 will help CyRide recruit, train and retain CyRide drivers by providing money for hiring bonuses, referral bonuses and eliminating a lower training wage for new drivers, according to Schainker’s proposal. This is not the first time the council has been asked to help supplement Ames’ leading form of public transportation; the city increased funding in 2015 by more than 5 percent from the previous year. In 2014, CyRide funding was increased by more than 4 percent. Bronwyn Beatty-Hansen, at-large representative for the council, said CyRide has been faced with declining federal funds for several years now. Transportation will receive 7.5 percent of the city’s total budget in this year’s proposed plan, which is more than a 1 percent increase from last year. The proposed budget provides an increase in the percentage of funding for each of the eight major categories — utilities, public safety and community enrichment among others — except for the Capital Improvement Plan. The five-year plan that maps out major projects for the city was granted nearly 40 percent of the city’s budget in 2015, but will receive less than 30 percent of the new budget, according to city documents. Proposed Capital Improvement Plan projects for 2016-2021 include improvements to several parks, the Furman Aquatic Center and two local fire stations. In addition, the plan provides funding for several CyRide-related programs to improve pavement on CyRide routes, will help renovate the outgrown CyRide storage facility and help build shelters at several CyRide stops. Council members discussed amendments to the

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A healthy body and mind propels peak performance this year. Align diet, exercise and meditation practices to support this. Give up old habits that no longer serve. Break from travel over spring, favoring home renovations. A new level in romance and partnership opens. You can have both adventure and domestic bliss. Play like a child. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

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(March 21-April 19) Postpone a financial discussion. Wait for a quiet, peaceful moment. Spend more time on love today and tomorrow. There’s no need to buy toys.

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(April 20-May 20) Handle disagreements in private. Enforce household rules today and tomorrow. Choose solid directions over ephemeral. Study with quiet discipline. Check out a new neighborhood establishment.

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(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) People depend on you. You’re focused on generating money. Don’t throw it around blindly. Home could get uncomfortable. An emotional reaction could arise. Keep digging and find the clue.

PEACE p1 ion, a news source may take Islam and just associate it with terrorism, and then those who are naive enough believe whatever places like CNN tell them because they are professionals.” Regarded by Muslims as a peaceful religion, the core aspects of Islam focus around the five pillars: Shahadah, profession of faith; Salah, prayer; Zakat, charity; Sawm, fasting; and the Hajj, pilgrimage to Makkah. “Everyone knows that Islam is a peaceful religion,” Alsayegh said. “The word Islam actually means peace, and we say Salam, which to us is like ‘hello.’ It means peace. In Islam, it is said that if you kill you will go to hell, therefore you can’t kill. “So if you commit a big sin such as that I wouldn’t consider you a true Muslim.” Despite attention being directed toward ISIS in the last five years, Islam is not the only religion to have violent followers. November 2015 marked the month that Robert Dear massacred three people inside of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado. Although Dear appeared to be clinically insane, he did voice his opinions on radical Christian views and used “God’s work” to kill abortion supporters. In 1995, Yigal Amir, of Jewish relation, claimed he acted on the word of god after assassinating Yitzhak Rabin, an Israeli politician who died of multiple gun shot wounds fired by Amir. In 1999, Dara Singh, a member of the militant fundamentalist Hindu group called Bajrang Dal, was sentenced to death after burning alive an Australian missionary and his sons in their sleep. He claimed he committed the act for the purpose of eradicating Christianity from the area. To Hector Avalos, professor of philosophy and religious studies at Iowa State, this represents a common misconception among religious followers. “ISIS is genuinely believing that what they are doing is under Islamic obligation because what they do can be traced back to actual passages in the Quran,” Avolos said. “You could ask, for example, 10 Christians if they believe their religion is violent and 9 out the 10 will say no. I believe that you can find both the peaceful Jesus and the bad Jesus in the New Testament. “Most people don’t see themselves as doing something bad and therefore have a hard time admitting those truths.” Avalos said he sees the argument of religious

violence as two camps that most people fall into when arguing for one side or the other. “One argument is that ‘it’s not religion that’s causing the violence, it’s politics and economics that are using religion,’” Avalos said. ”The other argument is ‘no, it is religious. It’s not that they are using religion, the conflict is in direct result of a religious belief.’” Hunter Oberbroeckling, junior in mechanical engineering and the treasurer for the Atheist and Agnostic Society, believes that both arguments have some validity. “There are very clearly people who use aspects of religion in positive nature such as helping the poor o r

helping families, but there’s also people who take it to very harmful extents,” Oberbroeckling said. “This just happens to be that with religious attacks, there are so many statements and so thick of books [that] you can really justify anything with them, so to some extent it is the people who are doing these attacks trying to validate their beliefs, but it’s still part of the text a lot of the time.” Although examples of violent passages can be found in both the Bible and Quran, some students support the notion of radicals using religion for their own gains. “Based on my beliefs, I believe that God is loving and merciful and would not call upon his people to do something like that [violence]. If someone is a Christian I don’t believe they could do that, but I can see how things happen in people’s lives and make them feel like they need to act on their beliefs,” said Linnea Stephens, junior in child, adult and family services and the president of The Salt Company, a nondenominational Christian student group. Jordan Simon, senior in event management and the president of ISU Hillel, a Jewish-based student group, has a difficult time

seeing people of her faith committing violent crimes. “I don’t think anyone would act violently coming from my religion, especially as Jews,” Simon said. “We don’t preach or stand out in the free-speech zone and convert people to our side. “We enjoy our religion and it’s more about family and community, so I don’t necessarily see violence coming from that. But I guess anyone could interpret anything in anyway if they want.” From killings to mass forms of hate speech, it’s difficult to pinpoint where hate and religion mix to become violent, but a constant struggle for a worldly religious goal and conversion

ligion dating back to the ancient Assyrians, who were converted to Christianity, and later the Orthodox Church. As of mid2014, militant ISIS forces captured the city, sporting the phrase “Convert or Die” and slaughtering any Christians who opposed the regime’s ideology. “I was in Vietnam for eight weeks, and the purpose of that was to interact with university students who have never heard the gospel or Jesus before,” Stephens said. “It’s hard when you love something or believe so strongly and want another person to see why you think it’s glorious, and I learned a lot about myself in that it’s not my duty to save someone or make them believe in what I want.” However, the idea that all religion is based on conversion of non-believers doesn’t sit well with every student. Despite the trip’s goal of helping people understand the ideals of Christianity, Stephens sees no issues with people who wish to refrain from the faith. “It’s more about reaching out to these people and giving them the opportunity to hear, planting a seed, and then if they want to hear more, then I think that’s awesome,” Stephens said. “However, I also have to be OK with the fact that they may want to just believe what they want to believe. “It was hard at first not to get angry, but with time, I learned that I’m not a fixer or a hero.” As for the future of terrorism across not only America but the world, violence doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon and will most likely continue to be a prominent part of the 21st Century. “You go as far back as the Holocaust, Hitler wanted the ‘pure’ race, and so certain religions may be inclined to overpower or spread their beliefs more than others,” Simon said. “So I do think there will always be that competitive nature. “If someone has a very strong opinion about something, especially about religion, they are obviously going to want to tell people about it and get them interested.” For Avalos, ending skirmishes will involve more than just an adjustment for people but also a changing of mindset when it comes to faith. “People are under the illusion that if you destroy ISIS, you destroy [extremist groups] forever,” Avalos said. “It’s never going to end until people get beyond thinking that invisible beings exist and are telling them what to do. “You have to change mentalities, otherwise it will never end.”

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among non-believers remains a constant factor. “When you look at any conflict there is always something that is insufficient resources. Let’s take a couple for example,” Avalos said. “If one does not feel as though they have respect from the other, then that’s a scarce resource that they’ll fight over. “Looking at most family fights and national fights, someone doesn’t think there’s enough of something.” Avalos compares the struggle of insufficient resources to Muslims and Christians using passages from each other’s holy texts to justify attempting to convert the world to their respective religions. “What isn’t there enough of for Islamic terrorists? Muslims, not enough Muslims in the world. They want to make the whole world Muslim,” Avalos said. “Then Christians don’t believe there’s enough Christianity in the world. “Jesus in Matthew 28 said, ‘Go throughout the world and make disciples,’ so this is where the conflict begins and violence erupts.” Qaraqosh at one point was the largest Christian city in Iraq, with the re-

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is best at firing shots at other candidates, but those shots don’t help voters.

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Columnist Lawson believes the United States should follow in the footsteps of countries such as Canada and France and remove the tax on feminine hygiene products such as tampons. Eliminating the tax would help equalize the sexes.

Stop taxing tampons Women shouldn’t have to pay taxes for a life necessity By Angelica.Lawson @iowastatedaily.com

omen have been paying taxes on feminine hygiene products for far too long. Tampons, pads and other feminine hygiene products should be tax exempt. Tampons are not a choice but a necessity for life. Most medical expenses are not taxed or tax deductible, though the law varies item to item. However, feminine hygiene products are subject to sales tax in 40 states. It’s ludicrous that the involuntary experience of menstruation is being taxed, even in the luxury tax bracket in some states. What’s even worse is that Alabama has a “Holiday tax,” when specific items are tax-free during holidays. But do you know what is still taxed during holiday tax times? Tampons. It’s an injustice to women all across the United States to be taxed for something that is completely out of their control. This is already a taboo subject. It seems that women are supposed to hide in the corner and not discuss this dreaded week of the month when the impossible happens and they bleed continuously for days without dying. This is certainly not a luxury; frankly, sometimes, it’s an inconvenience. As college students, paying taxes

on something that should be free can be crippling. As a population, we are already on strict budgets, and every penny makes a difference. Women in California spend an average of $7 per month on feminine hygiene products. Multiply that number by 40 — the average number of years of menstruation — and the average price a woman pays for feminine hygiene products is $3360. That is $84 spent annually on products that should be free. People can now get condoms for free, and more forms of female birth control are decreasing in price. It seems like a natural progression that tampons should be made tax free. Condoms are free for students on campus and can be found in baskets in offices and bathrooms, making the subject less taboo. The anti-tampon tax campaign in California has gained great momentum because the idea of having to be taxed for something for such a dreadful time of the month is not right. The California tax board has endorsed a proposed measure that would end taxing tampons and other menstruation products as a luxury. The bill was introduced by two members of the Board of Equalization, Cristina Garcia and Ling Ling Chang, and would prevent tampons and other products from being taxed. Ending the tax on tampons and other menstruation necessities eliminates gender bias and works toward social reform. These laws must be updated because they are laws that only woman can truly identify as being an injustice. Our dear President Barack Obama agrees that women should

not have to pay a tax on such items. In an interview with YouTube personality Ingrid Nilsen, he agreed that women living in states that have tampon taxes and taxes on other menstruation products should fight for the removal of their taxation. Canada and France have already removed this tax for their citizens, and the United States should be willing to do the same. Cosmopolitan is circulating a petition to “end the taxing of periods” in its rhetoric. Several protests have been conducted by activists, and no end seems to be in sight. Protests of free bleeding are happening in Europe. In August, Kiran Gandhi ran the London Marathon without a tampon to bring awareness to the fact that not all women have access to feminine hygiene products and that taxing them makes them less available for all women who need them. Gandhi took photos in her period-stained clothes and brought much-needed awareness to what periods look like. They happen to women every day and should not be ignored. Removing the tax on these essential items is a necessary step to equalizing the sexes. By ending this unjust taxation, women in all facets can have equal access to hygiene products and will have less of a financial burden. Iowa taxes tampons and other forms of menstruation essentials. The first step in changing this is making the issue known and making sure that your voice is heard. Start a petition and let our state know that women will no longer stand by and pay for this injustice.

Fashion, religion can co-exist By Madison.Ward and Haley.Brase @iowastatedaily.com Religious symbols, such as crosses, bindis, hennas and other styles, that are derived from other cultures or religions, are being used for the purpose of fashion by people who do not always follow that religious or cultural belief. Some may argue that this is an offensive act toward those who practice that religion or members of that culture. But the reality is using these symbols in fashion represents an artistic sense rather than a derogatory one. When a designer takes a symbol that holds great meaning to various religions and cultures and uses it as a part of his or her designs, the meaning is no longer in its rawest form, but instead universal. Crosses are a symbol of the Christianity religion and stand for the death of Jesus Christ on the cross so to forgive everyone’s sins and allow them to someday go to heaven. A Bindi is a jewel placed between the eyebrows on the forehead and is a symbol that belongs to the Hindu culture. Bindis can represent a married woman, the third eye, meaning they ward off bad luck, or a cultural symbol. Hennas belong to the Arab culture and represent good luck, health and sensuality. Women often get hennas to decorate their bodies for celebrations of luck, joy and beauty. Some may say this tradition belongs within the culture and is only for those who believe in what the tradition stands for, but this is where culture and fashion meet. I am guilty of getting a henna. To me, henna tattoos are beautiful and interesting

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Fashion has been reappropraiting religious and cultural symbols such as the bindi, henna and head scarf.

and present an opportunity to learn about a culture differant than mine. Most people who would choose to take on any of the styles listed above are not purposefully trying to insult those who follow that religion, but are looking at the style as the art the original designer transforms it into. Religion is oftentimes reliant on symbols, which means those who follow any religion are protective of those symbols and care about the meaning behind them and how they are portrayed. But when these religious symbols are integrated into fashion, they become meaningful to everyone who can see the beauty in them. I understand why people who follow

a certain faith may feel disrespected when seeing others wearing a cross, bindi or henna for fun because the symbols have a deeper, more serious meaning than a fashion statement. But a line needs to be drawn between the religion itself and when it’s watered down for the purpose of fashion. Sanaa Hamid, a Pakistani immigrant who lives in the United Kingdom, was interviewed on this topic in the Daily News. Hamid said if a Western person wears a Keffiyeh, a head scarf, then she is fashionable, but when Middle Eastern individuals wear one, they are labeled as terrorists. The issue with this is that judging anyone on the outside of a religion or culture for wearing a traditional symbol as fashion is no better than judging anyone who wears a symbol for the sake of their beliefs. Religions have their own groups, but fashion is such a broad concept that belongs to everyone. I think it’s fair for people to wear any kind of religious or cultural item, as long as they are not intentionally making fun of the religion or culture. I understand that there is more to the religious aspect than it may seem, but if people want to put a jewel on their forehead, or wear a scarf around their head, then let them. The people who wear items of religious connotations choose to do so because they think they look good and because a top designer took the symbol and made it into art, which then trickled down through the fashion trend system. Everyone has their own beliefs they follow, but fashion is a broader concept. Different sectors of religion come with different symbols, but when those symbols are integrated into fashion, they are then shared by the world.

Presidential candidates’ insults don’t help voters It has been a little more than a week since presidential candidates and their supporters flooded Iowa for the first-in-the-nation caucus. Building up to that historic night, it was impossible to escape the coverage of the candidates and the points they belabor during their rallies. All of that time paired with the ongoing mad scramble for the New Hampshire primaries and following caucuses and primaries makes it easy to assume that we now have a pretty good grasp on what the candidates are all about. But how much can we really know when the candidates use their time in the limelight that is supposed to be slotted to talk about their platforms to bash each other into oblivion? This campaign season has taken a turn that we really haven’t seen in this country, at least not to this height, and the negativity of it all has overshadowed the candidates’ individual goals for America. While a campaign is a fight for attention, it’s not only about who screams the loudest, but who has something to back it up. At this point, the screams are overwhelming and are bringing more attention to eccentricities than valid points to be elected. To a certain extent, one can see the logical progression and drive to bring out the big guns in a political campaign because a recent CNN/ WMUR poll determined that 30 percent of Republicans and 16 percent of Democrats hadn’t yet settled on a candidate. Percentage-wise, that is a huge chunk of voters who are available to be snapped up by any of the camps, which is what is most likely the inspiration for some of the exchanges we have seen during the past week or so. We’ve of course been hearing shots fired from Donald Trump, but candidates such as Jeb Bush are not taking their comments lying down this time around. “You’re not just a loser. You’re a liar and a whiner,” Bush said in reference to Trump’s reaction to the Iowa caucuses. Chris Christie has also taken his turn to bring down Republican front-runner Marco Rubio a peg or two by saying during Saturday’s GOP debate that “when the lights get that bright, you either shine or you melt, and we can’t afford to have a president who melts.” Sorting out all of the insults between candidates would simply take too much time, but a full explanation isn’t warranted because it’s common knowledge that this race for the White House has gotten ugly. While insults and slams draw voter clicks and media attention, they don’t help the American people determine who should get their vote. The next president should be ruthless in his or her policies to improve America’s standing rather than ruthless toward their opponents and colleagues.

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Cyclones fight through adversity Team prepares for Texas Tech without McKay By Ryan.Young @iowastatedaily.com The Cyclones, like almost every other team in the nation, have not been immune to adversity this season. And adversity has struck once again, as ISU center Jameel McKay remains suspended for Wednesday’s game against Texas Tech. While he may travel with No. 14 Iowa State (176, 6-4 Big 12) on Wednesday down to Lubbock, Texas, McKay won’t get to take the court against Texas Tech (13-9, 3-7 Big 12). Yet even without their big man, junior guard Matt Thomas said the Cyclones are still playing solid team basketball — even when they go on the road. “You don’t have the support we do out here at Hilton [when on the road], so you have to play as a team, and we’ve kind of taken that mindset into most of our road games this year and really stuck together as a team and played together,” Thomas said. “We’ve played some of our better games this season, I think, on the road, and that just shows how close we are as a team right now.” Playing without McKay didn’t seem to faze the Cyclones much Saturday against Oklahoma State, when they walked out with a five-point win just hours

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ISU junior guard Matt Thomas defends an opponent from West Virginia on Feb. 2 at Hilton Coliseum. Thomas said he believes the Cyclones have been playing solid team basketball lately despite having a lack of depth on the bench.

after his suspension. In a similar situation, Hallice Cooke was suspended in January just hours before the start of the road game against the Wildcats, yet the Cyclones still walked out with a win. While these situations might not be the easiest to handle, Prohm said they will benefit the team in the future. “I want our team to be right as we head into late February and March,” Prohm said. “That’s what we’re doing right now. We’re going through some things right now, but I think that at the end of the day, it will help the basketball team.” Forward Georges

Niang, who will likely take over in the post for McKay, agreed that it was difficult without the center last game. Forwards Deonte Burton and Abdel Nader switched in the post when Niang shifted to the center spot. While the switch forced the Cyclones to play a different style of basketball than they were used to, Niang said he didn’t mind. “You miss Jameel blocking shots and finishing around the rim,” Niang said. “But it introduces a new lineup that we can use, and it was effective last game.” As for the Red Raiders, the Cyclones escaped with a seven-point win at home the last time the two faced

each other. However, the game felt much closer at times. Iowa State has had trouble winning in Lubbock, Texas, too, dropping two of the last three games. “We’ve played them close here and we know what they’re capable of,” Niang said. “They’re a really good team. They’re always really well coached. They’re a lot tougher than years in the past. They’re hungry for wins, and we know that we have to take them extremely serious.” After the Red Raiders, the Cyclones have three road games remaining on their schedule: No. 21 Baylor, No. 10 West Virginia and No. 6 Kansas. Even though

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it sometimes can be easier because your focus is just those 12 guys and on just this situation,” Prohm said. “We are under the gun a little bit now with numbers and a little adversity, but our guys have responded to that. And I expect them to respond again on Wednesday night.”

New club president brings passion, fire By Jack.MacDonald @iowastatedaily.com As freshmen, Matt Odland and Justin Kelm would sit at the round tables in Conversations Dining Center, talking about where they wanted to take the ISU Baseball Club in the next four years. The two wanted to be more than the freshmen that cleaned up Cap Timm Field after practice. Those dreams that seemed impossible at the time have become a reality. Two years later, Odland is now the president and Kelm is the vice president of the club, and the two are dreaming bigger than ever. “We wanted to be veteran leaders when we reached our junior and senior years,” said Kelm, a junior. “We hoped to represent the team better than ever and do it on a nation club baseball level.” Kelm recalled the first encounter he had with Odland. He said Odland’s fire was a crucial element in being the leader of the baseball club. It was in the fall ball league their freshman year when Kelm saw the passion Odland had for baseball. Odland developed his passion for the game while living on the outskirts of Clarion, a small Iowa farm town. Odland first encoun-

Fire brought to club “Matt takes control of the game,” said Justin Kelm, a junior. “The fire he has for the game is like no other and he gives a 100 percent all of the time.”

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committed and I didn’t see a reason to half-ass it.” Cole Debner, senior and co-vice president, said when Odland was a freshman, he was the only one making an effort to meet everyone. “He’s just very outgoing and everyone gets along with him,” Debner said. “Matt brings the intensity that needs to be brought to every practice.” Odland has the right mix of traits that is needed to be an effective leader, Kelm and Debner said. He knows when to be strict, but also keeps the practice moving, something the club has taken for granted in the past. All three members mentioned that the practices have changed since Odland has taken over. Some of those changes are because Odland was involved with the ISU women’s softball team. Odland was a manager with the team before becoming president. “Practice has become more organized and things

ISU Baseball Club president Matt Odland plays during the National Club Baseball Association national tournament.

tered the game as a little leaguer in Goldfield, Iowa. “Growing up, I played on the small-town team,” Odland said. “We always beat the big-town team, which made for some of the best memories.” Odland attended and graduated from Clarion-

Goldfield High School, which had roughly 1,000 students. The small town certainly didn’t hinder Odland’s ultimate goal when he reached Ames. Odland quickly got involved with the baseball club and made an impact as a freshman that didn’t

go unnoticed. Every day, whether it was after practice or a game, he was out there on the field, raking the dirt until it was perfect. “My mentality was, ‘Why play and not give it my all, in all parts of the game?’” Odland said. “I was

get done with a purpose,” Debner said. “He built on what Elliot had already done.” Odland took over for Elliot Frey, the former president who graduated last spring. Odland said Frey had the club going in the right direction, but he wanted to take it even further than where Frey led it. One way he has done that is with the renovations at Cap Timm Field. A new backstop, along with new dugouts and several other features, are currently being remodeled. Odland has been a part of that project since day one. “These renovations will bring attention to our program not only from a student standpoint but also from the eyes of the National Club Baseball Association,” Odland said. Two years ago, these were all dreams, but these dreams are now coming true. For Odland and Kelm, the hope of getting this club into the national spotlight has already occurred. What needs to be determined though, is where does the duo go now? “We want to win conference, regionals and nationals,” Odland said. “We have a group that could get that done.” With Odland as president, Kelm said he believes Odland can get the club to the next level — a national championship level.

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Recipes to enjoy this Valentine’s Day Splurge on these treats with your significant other By Rachel.Cessna @iowastatedaily.com Most people can agree that one of the best things about Valentine’s Day is the desserts. It’s one of those special days that people can splurge and eat however many deserts they desire (bonus points for sharing with a significant other). The recipes below take less than an hour to prepare and are simple and delicious. Whether it’s for an at-home date night, a get-together with friends or a night of watching Netflix, these tasty recipes will be perfect for any Valentine’s Day event. Dark chocolate pudding Ingredients: • 7 ounces dark chocolate

• 2 cups whole milk • 1 cup heavy cream • ¾ cup sugar • ¼ cup cocoa • ¼ teaspoon salt • ¼ cup cornstarch • ¼ cup butter • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Chop the chocolate into very fine pieces. 2. Combine chocolate, 1 3/4 cups milk, cream, sugar, cocoa and salt in a large saucepan. 3. Stir vigorously using a whisk over medium heat until mixture simmers and is smooth and thick. 4. Stir the remaining 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch together and whisk into the chocolate mixture. 5. Simmer for one minute, whisking and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula. 6. Add the butter and cook one more minute. 7. Stir in vanilla. 8. Serve the pudding by itself or with some storebought sugar cookies. Store refrigerated in an airtight container with plastic wrap

pressed directly onto the pudding surface to prevent a film from forming. Chocolate-covered strawberries Ingredients: • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped • 3 ounces white chocolate, chopped • 1 pound strawberries with stems (about 20), washed and dried very well Directions 1. Put the semisweet and white chocolates into twoseparate heatproof medium bowls. 2. Fill two medium saucepans with a couple inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. 3. Turn off the heat; set the bowls of chocolate over the water to melt. Stir until smooth. (Alternatively, melt the chocolates in a microwave at half power, for one minute, stir and then heat for another minute or until melted.) 4. Once the chocolates are melted and smooth, remove from the heat. 5. Line a sheet pan with

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parchment or waxed paper. 6. Holding the strawberry by the stem, dip the fruit into the dark chocolate, lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. 7. Set strawberries on

the parchment paper. 8. Repeat with the rest of the strawberries. 9. Dip a fork in the white chocolate and drizzle the white chocolate over the dipped strawberries. 10. Set the strawberries

aside until the chocolate sets, about 30 minutes. 11. Enjoy. Valentine’s day is all about the deserts, so hopefully these delicious treats will satisfy anyones sweet tooth.

6 tips on how to study for multiple exams By Emily.Schroer @iowastatedaily.com It can be hard to juggle studying for multiple tests at a time. It’s understandable to just want to crawl into a hole and scream, but try a few of these tips before doing anything too drastic. No cramming Cramming for a test could possibly be the absolute worst thing to do. The brain cannot handle the sudden overflow of

information being thrown at it. It’s easier to plan a schedule of which days you plan on studying for which test. It also helps to plan out the evening in 30-minute intervals. For example, 6-6:30 p.m. chemistry, 6:30-7 p.m. English and so on. Eat healthy It doesn’t help anyone if all one can think about while studying is how hungry they are. Instead, eat a filling snack that has protein to

keep your stomach full. It also helps to sometimes munch on something while studying. Instead of pulling out a bag of potato chips, maybe eat some carrots or something less distracting from studying. Chew some gum It’s a proven fact that chewing the same kind of gum while studying and taking a test will help the brain remember what was being studied. Gum also helps keep the brain focused. It gives the body

movement and helps you concentrate on what is being studied. Shake up some things Instead of constantly studying in the same spot, change it up. It will also help to study in a different spot for each class. It helps give the brain a connection between what is being studied and where you are studying, so the content will be remembered. Avoid all-nighters Nothing can be worse than staying up all night and cramming in as much

information your brain can take. Sleep is an important element while testing. Sleep helps the brain reset and rest so you can remember what you learned the day before. The brain functions way better with sleep. Take a break Last but not least, take a break. Studying nonstop for hours can be stressful and frankly just makes the brain hurt. It may feel like valuable hours are being lost, but I can guarantee it will help in the long run. Just

get up and take a walk. Let the brain recover and reset. Studying for long periods of time can also produce anxiety, which will only make things worse. Don’t be afraid to give yourself an hour or two just to relax and let it all soak in. Studying is important to succeed in college, but don’t be afraid to relax. Studying for multiple tests can be so overwhelming. If your body tells you it needs a break, listen. Happy studying.

Get your body in shape for fast-approaching Spring Break By Hannah.Dodds @iowastatedaily.com Spring Break may be a month away, but we all know it’s been on our minds since Christmas. You’ve planned the trip, the outfits and saved up just enough money to make it the best week possible. I’m sure in all the excitement and planning you’ve stopped to think about how ready you aren’t to walk around in a bikini, and you’ve also talked yourself into believing your Spring Break bod will magically appear. The following tips will help you reach your Spring Break body goals without painful workouts and killer diets: 1. Make your own food (or pay attention to portion sizes)

When eating at dining halls or restaurants, it is easy to overeat. A lot. Watching what you eat and your portion sizes can make tremendous differences in the way you look and feel. 2. Set a schedule It is much easier to keep your life on track if you have a set schedule to go by every day. Set a schedule and time everything out. Write down all of your classes, meals and workouts. Even if you don’t follow it exactly, it will still be there to guide you and give you a visual of what you want to accomplish during the day. 3. Sleep If I have learned anything in my lifetime, it’s that sleep is the most important part of a healthy

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Working out with a friend or in a group will help you stay motivated to show up to the gym and exercise.

life. Sleep not only regenerates your body but also allows your mind to relax. Getting the right amount of sleep at night will give your

body what it needs to make it through difficult days and keep you looking and feeling healthy. 4. Work out with a buddy

Working out is hard enough as it is, and working out alone doesn’t help much. Find a friend to work out with you and keep you motivated. If someone other than yourself is counting on you to show up to the gym and give it your all, you will be 100 times more likely to look forward to and enjoy working out. 5. Water This, much like sleep, is super important to your health. Water releases toxins and keeps your body moving and going. Water will keep you looking healthier and keep you from mistaking thirst for hunger. You can have a healthy feeling and looking body by drinking the right amount of water every day.

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Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016

Student Government candidates The full list of students seeking a spot on Student Government for the 2016-2017 school year has been announced. Elections will take place March 1-2 via a qualtrics email. Students are also encouraged to attend “DeCYde the Vote” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Maintenance Shop of the Memorial Union. The free event will include a chance to hear candidates speak and will also include live bands, food and prizes. Here is a list of candidates: GRADUATE COLLEGE (3 Seats)

PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT

RESIDENCE HALLS (5 Seats)

Christopher Perez, senior in world languages and cultures

Cole Staudt, senior in political science, and Cody West, junior in biology

Bradlee Fair, sophomore in aerospace engineering

George Weston, graduate student in sociology

Zackary Reece, junior in political science, and Cole Button, sophomore in finance

CAMPUSTOWN (1 Seat)

Raghul Ethiraj, senior in aerospace engineering, and Akol Dok, senior in political science

Cole Button, sophomore in finance

FREDERIKSEN COURT (1 Seat) No candidates are officially on ballot – accepting writein candidates

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (1 Seat) No candidates are officially on ballot – accepting writein candidates

Zoey Shipley, sophomore in COLLEGE OF VET MED (1 Seats) No Candidates Officially on Ballot – Accepting Write-in Candidates

SCHILLETER/UNIVERSITY VILLAGE (1 Seat) No candidates are officially on ballot – accepting writein candidates

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (4 Seats)

COLLEGE OF DESIGN (1 Seat)

UNITED RESIDENCE OF OFF-CAMPUS (9 Seats)

Charles Faunce, junior in chemical engineering

No candidates are officially on ballot – accepting writein candidates

Hamad Abbas, senior in political science

Adam Millsap, sophomore in construction engineering

Maria Archevald, senior in biology

Jon Roettger, junior in agricultural engineering

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES (3 Seats)

Koki Tomoeda, sophomore in aerospace engineering

Roberto Cortes Ortiz, junior in interdisciplinary studies

Benjamin Crawford, senior in mechanical engineering

Connor Theisen, junior in industrial engineering

Aimee Rodin, sophomore in mathematics

Jane Kersch, senior in global resource systems

Cole Staudt, senior in political science

Danielle Nygard, junior in event management

Conner Tillo, junior in political science

Abhijit Patwa, senior in mechanical engineering

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES (2 Seats) Alex Brand, sophomore in agricultural business Cody West, junior in biology INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (1 Seat) Jorge Abascal, sophomore in industrial engineering Steven Valentino, junior in political science

COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES (2 Seats) Drew Miller, senior in kinesiology and health David Moore III, senior in kinesiology and health COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (2 Seats) Peter Myers, senior in finance

Meredith Cook, senior in political science

Michael Snook, senior in computer engineering Ryan Starn, senior in English Cameron Thomson, senior in environmental science Rhett Thys, sophomore in mechanical engineering Eric Wirth, senior in journalism and mass communication. Wirth is currently a news editor for the Daily.

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