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02.19.2019 Vol. 219 No. 100

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THE FINAL ACT?

COURTESY OF VARIETIES

Varieties has been a long standing tradition on Iowa State’s campus, however participation in the event has been on the decline this year.

Fate of nearly 90-year Varieties tradition unclear BY AVERI.BAUDLER @iowastatedaily.com For more than 80 years, Iowa State students adorned in flashy costumes have taken on alter egos while also flexing their talents on stage each winter. With declining participation, it’s uncertain if this tradition will have the legs to continue. Many current students and alumnae can’t imagine Iowa State without the theatrics that accompany the annual Varieties competition. This spectacle brings in large audiences consisting of peers, family members and members of the community, all who flock to the Memorial Union year after year for a few nights of entertainment. As students continue to get busier and participation is on the

decline, however, the fate of Varieties seems less certain than ever. Kate Price, a senior in marketing and advertising, decided to fill the position of Varieties director after the previously appointed director chose to step down. Price, who works mainly behind the scenes, has only participated in Varieties once before as a performer during her freshman year. “I do a lot of the dividing up tasks for the committee to make sure everything is going as it should,” Price said. “If there’s any big decisions, like with this year there only being five pairings instead of six, deciding what we were going to do was a part of my role as well.” This year marks the first instance in recent Varieties history where there has not been enough participation to allow for an elimination between the semi-finals and finals performances. Usually,

at least two pairings have been cut after the first performance and the remaining four move on to compete in finals. Though dwindling participation is seen as a problem, it does not come as a surprise to Price and her fellow members of the Varieties committee. “Varieties is changing and there are a lot of things that are changing in the Greek Community, which is a huge driving force in Varieties participation,” Price said. “[The Varieties committee] knew it was coming and it is heartbreaking because we love Varieties for the tradition behind it and how long it’s been at Iowa State and how unique it is, but smaller participation wasn’t a huge shocker.”

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StuGov vice presidential candidates to debate issues BY EMILY.BERCH @iowastatedaily.com Candidates for vice president of Student Government will compete in the first debate of the Student Government election season Tuesday. Vishesh Bhatia, Analese Hauber and Annaliessa Michelotti will debate each other at 6 p.m. in the Gallery Room of the Memorial Union. Debate topics will include transparency, Cyclone community, student wellness, Senate retention, diversity and the role of the vice president. Bhatia, the running mate of Sen. Austin Graber, is a junior in genetics and currently serves as an Inter-Residence Hall Association (IRHA) senator for Student Government. He is also a community adviser and a Cyclone Aide.

Bhatia’s campaign is “Elevate. Educate. Connect.” and includes platform points such as hosting “reverse town halls,” reinstating the sexual assault awareness cabinet position and “expanding Destination Iowa State,” according to the campaign website. Hauber is a junior in English, running with Student Senate Speaker Cody Woodruff. She currently serves in Student Government as a United Residents Off Campus (UROC) senator. Hauber’s “I Stand for U” campaign consists of four main platform points: understanding identities, unlimited opportunities, unified community and unconditional support. Policy proposals from the Woodruff-Hauber campaign include raising the starting wage for on-campus workers to $10 per hour, creating a “campus involvement adviser” and expanding SafeRide and health services to ensure student safety. “Analese [Hauber] especially wants to focus

on the availability of sexual assault forensic exams on and near campus so that victims can easily access the necessary care they deserve,” according to the I Stand for U campaign site. Michelotti is a junior in women’s and gender studies and is running with Benjamin Whittington. Their campaign, “Bridge the Divide with Ben and Annaliessia” is the only slate running with no current student senators. Michelotti’s campaign focuses on involving, impacting and empowering students, according to their campaign site. Its platform points include improving parking availability on campus, advocating for a “student friendly hazardous weather policy” and bringing a “spring festival” back to Iowa State’s campus. The debate comes five days after a violations hearing where the Graber-Bhatia campaign was accused of 12 violations of the Election Code and the Whittington-Michelotti campaign was

accused of six. Both campaigns were accused of multiple “early social media” violations, all of which were dropped. Election Commissioner Emily Rizvic said the social media violations for both campaigns were dropped on unanimous vote because, although the campaign made accounts and posts before campaigning was allowed, the accounts were not active until campaigning began on Feb. 11. The Whittington-Michelotti campaign was also accused of two violations for unapproved solicitation in the Memorial Union, which Rizvic said was dropped because the campaign was only soliciting for signatures for their candidate petition and not campaigning. The sixth accusation against the campaign was in regards to Whittington’s appointment to the

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Lecture: Gender, Consumption and Politics in Mid-Century America, 1030 Morrill Hall at 4 p.m.“The Power of the Purse:

Gender, Consumption, and Politics in Mid-Century America.” Learn how the Cold War politicized male and female gender roles, particularly with regard to mass consumption. In conjunction with “Designed for a Modern Life” exhibition at the Christian Petersen Art Museum.

Sustainability Symposium, Memorial Union Great Hall, Oak Room and Sun Room at 5

sustainability at ISU and the 10-year anniversary of the Live Green! Initiative. Food, connections, clothing swap and greening!

Open Mic Night, The M-Shop, Memorial Union at 8 p.m. Open mic night gives students

the chance to show off their talents to fellow peers. Many perform as musicians, comedians, and poets. Enjoy a night full of talented Iowa State Students. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled) All events courtesy of event.iastate.edu.

POLICE BLOTTER 2.15.19

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Sarah Ann Fager, age 22, of 3709 Tripp St Unit 105 - Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated and child endangerment (reported at 2:19 a.m.).

An officer checked on the welfare of an individual at Wilson Hall (reported at 12:30 a.m.).

An officer investigated a property damage collision (reported at 11:57 a.m.). An officer investigated a property damage collision at Stange Road and Bruner Drive (reported at 5:24 p.m.). An officer checked on the welfare of an individual at Friley Hall (reported at 10:24 p.m.). An officer checked on the welfare of an individual at Barton Hall. The person was transported to a medical facility for treatment (reported at 11:10 p.m.).

An officer investigated a property damage collision in Lot 63 (reported at 9:04 p.m.).

2.17.19 An officer took a report of an individual that fell on the ice at 173 University Village (reported at 12:21 a.m.). An officer checked on the welfare of an individual at 163 University Village (reported at 11:01 a.m.). An officer checked on the welfare of an individual at Wallace Hall (reported at 3:27 a.m.).

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COURTESY OF THE CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT CENTER FOR WOMEN AND POLITICS WEBSITE Kelly Winfrey is the interim director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women in Politics.

Women prepare for 2020 election BY KAITE.INGLE @iowastatedaily.com Record breaking years for women in politics may not be over. Public offices across the nation have seen a wave of women elected in the past year, with a record-setting 36 new women being elected to the House of Representatives in the 2018 midterms. Women in politics have never been so prominent, but leaders from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics say they are not satisfied. Kelly Winfrey, the interim director of the center, said this is just the beginning of the rise. Winfrey described 2018 as a remarkable year for women in politics, but she also said she doesn’t believe her work is over. Winfrey said her main focus now is enforcing encouragement for women to run for positions. “When women run, women can win as much as men do,” Winfrey said. “In some of our recent elections in Iowa, women have won in a higher rate than men have.” In the 2018 midterms, Iowa elected Rep. Cindy Axne and Rep. Abby Finkenauer, replacing David Young and Rod Blum, respectively. Iowa now has two female and two male representatives in the House, rather than four male representatives. The Catt center hosted a Ready to Run Iowa workshop Friday, where attendees learned about important parts of campaigning such as making the decision to run, networking and building a campaign plan. Courtney Knupp, an Iowa State alumnus now living in Washington D.C., attended the event hoping to learn more about women’s roles in politics. When asked what she would like to see changed in the coming years for women in politics, Knupp said she wishes for qualified candidates, regardless of their gender. Members of the Catt center said they believe the real problem with the lack of women’s roles in politics isn’t entirely sexism. Women need to apply in order to gain positions within government. From community school boards to the presidency, Winfrey said there is a lack of appliance from women nationwide. She said this could be due to a lack of encouragement. “Research shows that women need to be asked a minimum of three times before they will really consider running - even more before they will do it,” Winfrey said. One study from Politico, American University and Loyola Marymount University found women are discouraged from running for office because of a lack of recruitment efforts and confidence in their abilities. According to the study, only 57 percent of women with relevant experience thought they were qualified or very qualified to run, compared to 73 percent of men.

GRANT TETMEYER/ IOWA STATE DAILY Capt. Scott Kelly talks about his upbringing, naval career, time in space and time back on Earth to an almost full Stephens Auditorium.

Astronaut aims to inspire BY KAYLIE.CROWE @iowastatedaily.com Students and the public filled Stephens Auditorium Monday to see Capt. Scott Kelly tell his stories about living in space for a year and what he thinks the future of space exploration looks like. Kelly went on four space flights, commanded the International Space Station on three expeditions and was a member of the yearlong mission to the International Space Station starting in 2015, ultimately setting the American record at the time for the most consecutive days in space. “Hopefully people will be entertained, inspired and leave here feeling like they got something of value,” Kelly said.

Kelly is a former engineer, militar y fighter pilot, retired U.S. Navy captain and retired astronaut. During his year in space, Kelly and his identical brother, Mark, were part of a landmark NASA study on how space affects the human body. Kelly said after applying to be an astronaut he did not think both he and his brother would receive callbacks in a month for interviews. Three years later, in 1999, Kelly launched into space for the first time. His year in space paved the way for future space travel and exploration. Kelly wrote the books “Endurance” and “Infinite Wonder,” which share stories and photos from his time in space, and the future of space exploration. During his lecture, Kelly mentioned the

best part about the job for him is that it is difficult. Kelly said growing up he was not a good student. As a first grader, he thought being an astronaut seemed cool but did not see it as an actual possibility. After graduating with a degree in engineering, Kelly learned to fly airplanes. But, originally, Kelly said he was not a good pilot, and he practically crashed an F-14 plane on his first go. Kelly was eventually successful and said being willing to fail is important. Kelly said a person should never just be comfortable with how things are, and they should look on how to make things a little better.

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Architect to lecture at Iowa State BY ANNELISE.WELLS @iowastatedaily.com Amie Shao, principal with MASS design group, will be speaking in the College of Design not only about architecture, but how it impacts communities. The lecture, “Beyond the Building,” will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Kocimiski Auditorium, room 101 in the College of Design. “In her lecture, [Shao] will showcase ways that MASS is expanding the architectural practice model through work that uncovers local needs and opportunities, advances the well-being of individuals and communities, amplifies regional investment and captures the value of design and its effect on people’s lives,” according to the College of Design website.

MASS Design Group works around the idea that architecture is not neutral, it either “heals” or “hurts,” according to their website. “Our mission is to research, build and advocate for architecture that promotes justice and human dignity,” according to the MASS Design Group. Shao’s lecture is part of the ISU Department of Architecture’s 2018-19 Public Program Series, according to the College of Design website. The lecture is free and open to the public. “Beyond the Building” is this year’s Curt F. Dale Guest Lecture in Architecture. According to the College of Design’s website, the Curt F.Dale Guest Lecture in Architecture was established in 2003 in memoriam of Curt F.Dale, an Iowa State architecture alumnus who passed away that year.

COURTESY OF THE COLLEGE OF DESIGN Amie Shao will speak Wednesday about architecture and how it impacts communities.

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Looking into the restoration BY MIKE.BROWN @iowastatedaily.com

The George A. Jackson Black Cultural Center, a place for “African American cultural identity, education and understanding between diverse communities,” would not exist today without the efforts of Iowa State students. In 2003, a water main ruptured in the Black Cultural Center, causing water damage to the space. The damage was great enough to close the space with the possibility of permanent closure looming. At the same time, Jonnell Marion entered Iowa State as a walk on for Iowa State’s basketball team but had to undergo a career-ending knee surgery that year. Marion, who describes himself as a ball of energy, had to find ways to occupy his time with sports now out of the picture. He began to increase his involvement with student organizations his sophomore year, joining the International Student Council, the multicultural business network and the Iowa State Black Student Alliance (BSA). Marion said because he was so involved with his athletics his freshman year he did not know about many aspects of campus. “When I came back, people thought I was a freshman during my sophomore year, because they had never seen me,” Marion said. With his extra time Marion also increased his involvement with the BSA. At a meeting in 2004 Marion said that for the first time, he had heard of the Black Cultural Center’s various activities, including throwing barbecues, hosting speakers and giving students a place to relax and study, and how it would not being granted any university funding for repairs. Once the meeting adjourned, Marion spoke with leaders within the BSA about there being no current efforts to raise the money needed to restore the Black Cultural Center. “I said, ‘Alright, so, is there a team or somebody you know that we can work on

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this with?’ and they said, ‘Well how about you start a task force?’ so that’s exactly what I did,” Marion said. After reaching out to gather information, Marion found out the Black Cultural Center was in danger of being torn down. “At that moment I had made a decision that I was going to be the chairman of the Black Cultural Center Task Force,” Marion said. Starting in spring 2005, Marion and the rest of the organization began the process of reaching out and speaking to everyone they could about the history and importance of the Black Cultural Center. “I had my little scooter that I would just ride around on campus and stop various people, and if they had time, explain to them about the [Black Cultural Center],” Marion said. Marion asked students if they wanted to support the Black Cultural Center and told them how to make a contribution by adding a chosen dollar amount onto their normal student bill by filling out pledge cards. Marion also reached out to the Ames community and gained contributions from the Ames Police Department and the Mayor of Ames at the time. By 2007, the Black Cultural Center had received the needed renovations. In 2017, the center was named after Dr. George

A. Jackson, one of the administrators who worked on the initiative. Now, the building is university-owned, and students who wish to utiliz e the Black Cultural Center can do so through Multicultural Student Affairs. Student Government President Julian Neely said he admires Marion’s charisma and his ability to reach different groups. “There’s multiple people that influence or that I look up to and learn from, but I think he definitely gave me some life lessons and leadership lessons to help me grow as a student leader on campus,” Neely said. Today, the Black Cultural Center still serves as a space for black students to gather in and enjoy, with the BSA hosting different cookouts, as well as game nights and other community events, said Christion Barnes, a senior in software engineering and BSA Historian. Barnes said he was inspired that a student-led group was able to spearhead renovations of the Black Cultural Center and it gave him hope that students can lead changes to current issues facing the Black Cultural Center, such as a need for more space and making it more accessible. “Jon [Marion] was kind of a regular joe, he wasn’t anything special or destined to do this, he just saw something that needed to be fixed,” Barnes said.

Student Government Residency Committee, which Rizvic does not violate any part of the Election Code. Aside from social media violations, the accusations against the Graber-Bhatia campaign included one violation for leaving an unsupervised petition sheet in a public office and two violations for early endorsement recruitment. The campaign received a warning for recruiting early endorsements from Kyle Bradford and Tia Carter, submitted by Jacob Schrader and Wyatt Scheu, respectively. Rizvic said the campaign received only a warning for this violation because it stemmed from a miscommunication between herself and the Graber campaign. The commission voted unanimously to drop the unsupervised petition violation, based on the campaign’s argument that the petition was accidentally left in West Office Space. Each publicly-funded executive slate, such as Graber’s, must collect 750 signatures on their petition to have their name on the ballot for president, according to Student Government bylaws. According to the Election Code, “Each signature must be attended to by a member of the campaign team. Therefore, the method of passing around or leaving petition sheets at organizational meetings will be a violation according to Appendix A.” Rizvic said the commission decided the petition was left in West Office Space on accident and not in an attempt to solicit signatures because no Student Government members’ names were on the petition, the pen colors were all different and there was no pen with the petition in the photo submitted to the commission.

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Julia Kusy, a sophomore and current Varieties co-chair for her sorority’s pairing, decided to take on the role of co-chair after performing in a skit as a freshman and thoroughly enjoying the experience. “As a co-chair I work with nine other co-chairs to come up with the show and the script and the song lyrics and everything that goes into making the show possible,” Kusy said. “The time commitment as a co-chair is a lot larger because of how much goes into our 20 minute skit.” After having experienced Varieties on both the performance and creative sides, Kusy said she believes the biggest deterrent for student participation is the amount of time and effort that goes into the mini-musical for what some see as little reward. “I think the reason why Varieties seems to have less greek participation in comparison to Yell Like Hell and Lip Sync is because it doesn’t go towards anything,” Kusy said. “Yell Like Hell goes towards Homecoming and Lip Sync goes towards Greek Week, so people have more of an incentive to participate and watch their chapter do well.”

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In addition to the fact that success in Varieties doesn’t go towards a greater competition, Kusy said she believes the amount of work and talent required to do well can be intimidating to some greek chapters and their members. “It’s a lot of work and there’s only so many fraternities and sororities who are willing to put in the work to participate,” Kusy said. “It’s your real voice singing and you’re dancing and acting. Yell Like Hell you can get away with just jumping around and yelling things whereas I think Varieties is a little more talent-based and it’s more of show than it is just a competition.” The time commitment of Varieties is also what many students cite as the reason why they decide to opt out of the performance. The season stretches nearly four months from late October to late February and overlaps with both Yell Like Hell and Lip Sync practices. Allison Buckert, a sophomore, chose not to participate in Varieties this year after performing with a pairing as a freshman. Buckert said though she enjoyed it, she simply could not work the six hours of rehearsal per week into her growing course load. “My academic obligations got a little heavier this year and I also decided to get a job on top

of that,” Buckert said. “Varieties is such a long season and I just didn’t think I would have time if I wanted to be successful in school and in my new job.” Though she will not be seen on stage this year, Buckert said she still believes Varieties is a crucial part of Iowa State’s traditions that deserves to stay on campus. “Yell Like Hell is kind of like cheerleading, Lip Sync is more for dancers and Varieties is for people who have singing and acting ability and enjoy theater,” Buckert said. “They should be able to showcase their talents just like anyone else.” Even as participation declines for a multitude of reasons, Price and the rest of the Varieties committee are confident it’s a tradition that will manage to persevere for years to come. “There’s a fear every year of ‘how are we going to get people to participate?’ but it pulls together every year,” Price said. “Varieties pulls on everyone’s heartstrings because of how long it’s been happening, and though it may have to change and adapt to keep up with student interest, it’s a tradition that I think will really continue on.”

A main focus of his work was to block out the noise, and to focus on the job, Kelly said. Kelly was a commander for his second flight, which is when he began participating in the studies of the effects space has on the immune system, body mass, heart and muscles. This research was needed to make progress toward going to Mars in the future. “ There were a lot of changes to my DNA that occurred while I was out there,” Kelly said. “My immune system was in hyper alert while I was in space. My telomeres, which are the ends of our chromosomes that indicates our physical age, so as we get older they get shorter and more frayed. They actually got better in space.” Kelly said 7 percent of his DNA changed and never went back to how it was before going to space. A main discovery Kelly said he made when in space was that we are all a part of one humanity: planet earth and that we have to take care of it. After spending a year in space, Kelly said he was inspired that if you can dream it, you can achieve it.

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KENNEDY DERAEDT/ IOWA STATE DAILY Sophomore in kinesiology and health Ermin Oruc walks on campus Feb. 17. There was 6.2” of snow by the morning which breaks the 2015 snowfall record.

Individuality in the United States Countercultures may no longer shape our nation’s history BY SHANNON.FOX @iowastatedaily.com A common coming-of-age experience for many Americans is the crisis of individuality. Of course, adolescence can cause one to question their place in the world, but is the necessity of non-conformity exacerbated by American media and culture? Cultural non-conformity — or counterculture — is nothing new in the United States. In the 1920s, flappers and jazz opposed the mainstream. Later, in the 1960s and 70s, hippies asserted their new, peaceful (and potentially drug-addled) philosophy. However, these countercultures are distinct as to how they came about. In the former, the era was fueled by economic upturn following World War I, allowing for new forms of entertainment to be explored. In the latter, the controversial Vietnam War along with the availability of mind and body-altering substances fueled new, “hippie” ideas. More recently, the hipster counterculture has dominated modern day. Hipsters often wear clothing in the style of the impoverished, despite not being so and enjoy alternative music. This counterculture is

thought to have come about from the gentrification of poor communities. However, hipsters or hipster style is so commonplace that hipsters are no longer truly counterculture but part of the mainstream. And yet, the idea of non-conformity and individuality is still a common reason for these behaviors. What is causing this phenomenon? I propose that one of the main reasons for non-conformity culture is American media — more specifically, marketing. First, however, we must briefly examine American history and the origins of the “American Dream.” The American Dream was originally a dream of equality and justice. The phrase changed meaning as America changed until the Cold War, when it was repurposed to advocate for capitalist democracy. The definition has since remained the same, placing both wealth and the individual on a high pedestal. Companies merely use this foundational American concept to their advantage: they use advertising to market their mass-produced products as if they are intended for unique individuals — not to mention that they are often also marketed as a sign of wealth. One example of this from a popular brand is the Apple “Think Different” video advertisement. In this ad, Apple calls to “the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in square holes,” and so on, claiming that Apple products are meant for them. This can be interpreted as saying their product is designed for those who do not initially conform, or fit in, when they are themselves. In reality, a 2018 poll conducted by Apple themselves indicates that American households own, on average, two Apple products.

Another great example is the Audi commercial “Be Yourself,” wherein the company depicts a competitor as being the common, conformist choice of car. However, in 2017, Audi sold almost 2 million vehicles in the U.S. alone. The common thread between these two advertisements and many others, is the idea that buying their products will somehow establish and label the consumer as a unique individual. When this type of marketing is combined with the culture that coined “the American Dream,” which is now the idea that anyone can make anything of themselves in the United States, Americans may feel pressure to maintain non-conformity. What does this mean for the American people? Personality becomes conflated with material items. Individuality becomes a must in every aspect of one’s life. The enjoyment of popular entertainment is shunned. Though this may sound like bad news, one study suggests that millennials, those born between roughly 1980 and 2000, have become more skeptical than previous generations. This study suggests that millennials distrust many things — the government, churches and mainstream media being a few examples. This is unsurprising in the age of the internet, where information is available with just a click. With this now-common technology, it is only logical that those who grew up with it have a more discerning eye between “real” and “fake” news, among other things. These findings suggest hope for the future of Americans, allowing them to truly be themselves without targeted ads influencing their personality and decisions.

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Attend the vice presidential debate The vice presidential debate offers the opportunity for students to directly engage with their candidates in a way that isn’t as sugar-coated or clean as the platforms on their respective websites. It is pertinent for you, as a student, to attend the vice presidential debate. The actions of your vice president matters. This year there are three executive slates, The debate offers a unique opportunity to see how the candidates engage with their opponents, as well as the extent of their knowledge on campus issues and the solutions they would enact to solve them. The vice presidential debate is moderated in partnership by the Student Government Election Commission and the Iowa State Daily. Overarching topics for this year’s debate include transparency, community,

student wellness and Senate retention. There will also be an opportunity for candidate-specific questions, as well as time built in for audience-submitted questions to allow for students to directly interact with the debate. So, what does it mean that the vice president chairs the weekly Senate meetings? While they have no voting measures, they ensure that Senate meetings stay on track and that discourse happens in a respectful and proactive manner. So, what does it mean that the vice president helps select cabinet members for the executive branch? They identify the individuals that address specific areas campus issues such as legislative affairs, diversity and inclusion and residency — all which have an impact on students.

As a voice for the student body, the vice president communicates your needs to people you may otherwise not have a chance to interact with. The vice president must be able to foster and develop relationships with these individuals and advocate for your experience. This should all be understated with the fact that it is not new information that students on campus feel disconnected to Student Government. But this lack of engagement is not all on the fault of the executive or legislative branches. It is on every student to get involved, which opportunities like the vice presidential debate provide. Attend the vice presidential debate at 6 p.m. in the Gallery Room of the Memorial Union.

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Iowa State Daily Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Freshman travels to Cuba

Redshirt David Carr makes impact at Iowa State BY TREVOR.HOLBROOK @iowastatedaily.com

When David Carr committed to Iowa State in October 2017, the Cyclones knew they were getting a talented individual on the wrestling mat. On top of his talent, Carr has brought an energy and presence to the wrestling room. Now, the redshirting freshman will display that talent and energy in Havana, Cuba, at the 2019 Granma Cup/Cerro Pelado International on Thursday and Friday. “This is just a chance for him to get out and get high-level competition,” said coach Kevin Dresser on Carr going to Cuba. “That’s what our program’s got to be about. We want guys that are contending for national titles in the [United States], and we want guys that are contending for world titles outside of the [United States].” Carr is scheduled to complete in the freestyle portion of the senior level event at 70 kilograms (154 pounds). In his final tournament prior to Cuba, Carr continued to assist the Iowa State team at their event in Ames. At the Last Chance Open, Carr took turns with other Iowa State athletes coaching the unattached Cyclones competing in the tournament. The freshman’s voice often carried over everyone else’s inside Lied Recreation Center. Inside the wrestling room, Carr’s been referred to as a “puppy dog” because he’s not only one of the younger guys, but he also presents an energetic personality. At wrestling media day, Carr horsed around with assistant coach Brent Metcalf, with the two sneaking up on one another and trying to take each other down.

KATLYN CAMPBELL/ IOWA STATE DAILY Freshman David Carr takes on another wrestler during the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open in Hilton Coliseum on Nov. 3, 2018. Fifty-two schools competed during this tournament. Carr is wrestling unattached for the season.

On Friday, Carr made his group media interview debut. He cruised through the Lied Recreation Center hallway, dribbling an imaginary basketball before finishing with a Steph Currylike finger roll. He nearly strolled right into the wrestling room before being reminded of his upcoming interview. “I would say I’m kind of hyper,” Carr said. “[I] like to have fun, and just get after it.” Outside of the shenanigans and laid-back demeanor, Carr is also having a nice redshirt season on the mat. Carr kicked off his career with a loss. The 157-pounder lost to Missouri’s Peyton

Mocco in a 9-8 decision. Since then, Carr’s rattled off 23-straight wins wrestling unattached in tournaments. Outside of folkstyle tournaments, Carr also competed in the Dave Schultz Memorial Invitational — a senior level freestyle event with plenty of top talent. On the front side of the bracket, the 18-year-old Carr delivered a pair of wins before being edged out by the eventual champion at 70 kilograms, 30-year-old Frank Molinaro in a 9-8 loss. In the consolation bracket, Carr fought for a spot in the third place match, but he lost to Sammy Sasso, 7-2. “I just learned that I can hang with those

guys,” Carr said about the tournament. “I wrestled Frank Molinaro, and I lost 9-8, so it just shows that I’m right there with an Olympian and national champ.” Racking up wins and gaining senior level experience isn’t just important for Carr, but it assists his workout partners that Cyclone fans see, too. Redshirt junior 157-pounder Chase Straw competes with Carr in practice, and Straw’s been on a recent hot streak, winning his last four matches. “He’s won everything underneath the sun so far that he’s been able to wrestle in,” Straw said about Carr. “That’s always good for me to have someone like that wrestling every day.”

Wigginton, Cyclones gearing up for Baylor rematch BY AARON.MARNER @iowastatedaily.com The Big 12’s double round robin scheduling format gives losing teams a chance at revenge. Iowa State (19-6, 8-4 Big 12) got a taste of that Saturday for the first time this year, after beating a Kansas State team that won the first game of the season series. At 8 p.m. Tuesday, the Cyclones will have another chance at revenge when they host the Baylor Bears (16-9, 7-5 Big 12) just a month after Baylor handed Iowa State its first loss in conference play. A lot has changed since that first matchup, as Baylor has suffered multiple injuries to key players and the Cyclones have gotten more production from sophomore guard Lindell Wigginton. “[Baylor coach Scott Drew] has done a remarkable job,” said coach Steve Prohm. “They’re very tough, very physical. They’ve been able to really weather some storms with their injuries.” Baylor is without forward Tristan Clark, who last played in the first matchup with Iowa State and will

CHRIS JORGENSEN/ IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State sophomore Lindell Wigginton makes a move toward the basket during the second half of their 77-60 win over Kansas.

miss the rest of the season. He was averaging 14.6 points per game before his injury. The Bears could also be missing redshirt senior guard Makai Mason, who is the team’s leading scorer at

15.6 points per game. Mason had a game-high 25 points in the first game against the Cyclones, a 73-70 victory. Clark and Mason combined for 41 of Baylor’s 73 points in their first matchup against Iowa State.

Still, Baylor has gone 7-4 since the injury to Clark. One big reason, Prohm said, is their strong zone defense. “The zone is really active,” Prohm said. “Their effort’s really good.” Prohm said he noticed Baylor has played 6-foot-5 forward Mark Vital and 6-foot-7 forward Mario Kegler at the four and five spots, meaning Baylor can go small and still defend effectively within its zone. Offensively, one of the keys to beating the zone could be Iowa State’s outside shooting. The Cyclones are coming off a game against Kansas State in which they hit 14 of their 24 3-point attempts (58 percent). The hottest shooter was Wigginton, who lit up the Wildcats to the tune of 23 points (5-of-6 on 3-pointers). Wigginton has picked up his play as of late. In Iowa State’s last six games, Wigginton is averaging 17 points on 52.7 percent shooting. He’s also hitting 51.6 percent of his 3-pointers (16-for-31). His teammates have noticed Wigginton’s recent improvement. “When he was coming back he

was trying to get it all at once,” said freshman guard Tyrese Haliburton, who leads the team in 3-point shooting at 44.6 percent. “I think it was a progression. He had to have a couple bad games, he had to have a couple games where he didn’t make the shots he wanted to. “He’s playing really well right now. When he’s playing well like that and Cameron [Lard] is playing like that off the bench, we’re really hard to beat.” Wigginton was held to 11 points (3-for-8 shooting) in the first game with Baylor. Wigginton’s 3-point percentage has fluctuated this season. He was a 40.1 percent 3-point shooter as a freshman in 2017-18, but after missing 10 games early this season with a right foot strain, Wigginton’s numbers weren’t up to par. Through his first seven games, Wigginton was shooting 28.6 percent from beyond the arc. “I knew I was gonna get back [to 40 percent] at some point,” said Wigginton, who is now up to 39.7 percent from deep. “My shooting stroke didn’t just leave me. I knew I was gonna get there at some point.”

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Iowa State Daily

Lifestyle

2019 Cyclone Aides Guides begin preparations for new students BY MARY.VALENTINE @iowastatedaily.com The 2019 Cyclone Aides are hard at work preparing to introduce incoming and transfer students to Iowa State. Students may remember Cyclone Aides as the smiling guides in red polos and khakis from freshman orientation. This year, 45 Cyclone Aides and five advisors are putting on their uniforms to present Iowa State to thousands of new Cyclones. Being a Cyclone Aide is a year long position that applicants apply in October and begin training in the spring semester. Aides attend a two-day-a-week Cyclone Aide Leadership Seminar where they partake in over 100 hours of of leadership training. During this seminar, a variety of faculty and staff inform the Cyclone Aides on all things Iowa State, ranging from meal plans, resident hall life, transportation, university history and panel training. The goal is to make them experts on Iowa State and help them master their leadership skills. Outside of the seminar class, Cyclone Aides prepare for their summer duties by learning campus tours and helping with transfer student orientation. All of this work leads up to six weeks of summer orientation. The Cyclone Aides work full time during these weeks to alleviate the anxiety that new students and their families,

COURTESY OF RYLEE BOWMAN Iowa State’s Cyclone Aides help incoming students navigate the campus and answer any and all questions during their orientations.

feel during the transition to college. “Being able to help other people fall in love with Iowa State was one of the most rewarding things for me,” said Rylee Bowman, a sophomore studying political science. Bowman was a Cyclone Aide last year, and is now one of the five student advisors who directs the new class of aides. She has already experienced the Aide perspective and said she is thrilled to have the opportunity to be an advisor. “I am looking forward to getting to watch the 45 new Cyclone Aides come into their own as leaders and grow as leaders and communicators with all of the professional development that we’re doing and watching them step up into this amazing position,”

Bowman said. One of these new leaders is Keaton Maier, a junior studying aerospace engineering. “I was reflecting on my own experience at orientation and I thought about a moment where my dad and I just had a candid conversation with a couple of Cyclone Aides,” Maier said. “It was really enjoyable and I thought that I would have a lot of fun doing that and being a resource for new students this summer.” Along with meeting new students, the Cyclone Aides form a special bond with each other through all of the time spent together. They get to know one another through their seminar class and by living together during the summer.

“Now the 40 of the other Cyclone Aides are some of my best friends,” Bowman said. “We are such a diverse group of people from different majors, colleges, backgrounds, and hometowns, but we have the unique shared experience of sharing this summer together as orientation leaders.” Cyclone Aides have the opportunity to lead and be the face of Iowa State for prospective students. Their passion for the university and its community brings them together to form a team who portray Iowa State in its best light. “I’m really looking forward to having the opportunity to just create a great orientation experience for new students and be a resource for them and meeting new people,” Maier said.

The reality of Juuling on Iowa State’s campus BY MCKENZIE.REIMER @iowastatedaily.com Juuling is the newest addition in the continuing trend of smoking e-cigarette products being promoted as a healthier option than smoking actual cigarettes. The Juul, a batter y operated device designed to look similar to a USB flash drive, heats up a cartridge containing specialty flavorings and nicotine salts from tobacco leaves. The vapor created from the nicotine salts are then inhaled by the user. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the salts are absorbed into the body almost as fast as nicotine from a combustible cigarette. According to the Juul website, a single Juul cartridge is roughly equal to 200 cigarette puffs. Each cartridge, called a pod, contains 5 percent nicotine, although as of August 2018, a 3 percent nicotine option was added for the mint and Virginia tobacco pods. Cassidy Gabbert, a sophomore and animal ecology major, has vaped and Juuled, but does not consistently smoke either due to her asthma. “I had a friend once who actually Juuled during lectures,” Gabbert said. “I see people walking all around campus, and they just hide it up their sleeve and then they just Juul when walking to class.” According to the AAFP website, Juuls have more than twice the amount of nicotine concentrate when compared to other brands of e-cigarettes. This has raised concerns that

PETER LEMKEN AND MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY While Juuls have been described as a nation-wide epidemic, Iowa State students continue to use them on campus.

it may have a higher risk of addiction than other e-cigarettes. One pod has roughly the equivalent amount of nicotine as one pack of cigarettes. “Your body develops a physical dependency on it and then how you choose to act on that dependency can possibly develop into an addiction,” Gabbert said. “Addiction is the behavior of all dependencies, the biological need.” According to the Truth Initiative, nicotine is an addictive chemical and evidence suggests that the use of it during adolescence and young adulthood has long-term impacts on brain development. Kimberly Hem, a senior majoring in

English, said she has seen many students using Juuls around Iowa State’s campus. “The reason they are so widely used is because people thought it was cool, like vaping, and now they’re addicted,” Hem said. “No matter what, I think kids are going to find a way to get their hands on it.” In a study done by the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2018, it was found that e-cigarettes are less toxic than typical tobacco products, but using e-cigarette products has been shown to increase the likelihood of smoking cigarettes among young people. According to the Truth Initiative website, in an article on Feb. 5, many young people

do not realize Juuls and other e-cigarette products contain nicotine. “The majority of youth e-cigarette users think that the last time they used a product, they vaped only flavoring, not nicotine,” according to the article. Alyssa Denny, a senior majoring in child, adult and family services, said she used Juuling as a way to stop smoking cigarettes and vaping. “I think that they are safer than cigarettes because they don’t have all of the added chemicals that cigarettes do,” Denny said. “I also think they should make some that are nicotine-free for those who are trying to quit but still like to hit their Juul.” Iowa State follows the Smokefree Air Act policy, put in place on July 1, 2008.The policy states that smoking is not allowed on any ground of Iowa State, including parking lots, buildings and institutional streets like Pammel Drive and Osborne Drive. This policy includes any form of electronic smoking device, e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes and vape pens that contain or deliver nicotine. “I don’t think it’s a super big issue, but I definitely do think it is prevalent on campus,” Gabbert said. “Vaping is kind of whatever to me because a lot of people don’t use nicotine when they vape. It can also be a really handy tool for people who are trying to quit smoking because they can change the concentration of nicotine when they are vaping but with Juuling, it’s just strong and I feel like that’s getting more people into smoking.”

Iowa State Daily Tuesday, February 19, 2019

VICE PRESIDENT DEBATE What you need to know about the candidates

ELEVATE.EDUCATE.CONNECT. MEET VISHESH BHATIA

Vishesh Bhatia is a junior in genetics. He currently serves as a senator for the Inter-Residence Hall Association. “After speaking with [students] about improvements to our community, it solidified my decision to run for student body vice president and optimistically elevate Cyclone pride, educate on student wellness, and connect as many Cyclones as possible together to build one big Cyclone family,” Bhatia said.

PLATFORM HIGHLIGHTS: Elevating Cyclone pride through the celebration of diversity and inclusion with the Tree of Oppression Educating by expanding Destination Iowa State Educating on sexual assault awareness Connecting with Iowa State students through “reverse town halls” Connecting with Iowa State students through weekly Fireside Chats

GRABER-BHATIA

I STAND FOR U

MEET ANALESE HAUBER Analese Hauber is a senior in English and currently serves a United Residents of off-Campus senator. “I am intensely passionate about advocating for and championing those who don’t feel as though their voices are being heard. I firmly believe that each student’s voice matters because we are all Cyclones and we all want the best experience possible in our time here,” Hauber said.

PLATFORM HIGHLIGHTS: Expanding health services of mental health and health services on campus Raising the minimum wage for on-campus workers Creating a campus involvement adviser Helping students through trademark issues Establishing an emergency rent assistance system

WOODRUFF-HAUBER

BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

MEET ANNALIESSA MICHELOTTI Annaliessa Michelotti is a junior in women’s and gender studies. Michelotti is the only vice presidential candidate not involved in Student Government. “If elected, she would make it a priority to be and advocate for strong female and minority voices, and work to promote minority leadership both on campus, and within Student Government,” according to the Briding the Divide campaign site.

PLATFORM HIGHLIGHTS: Increasing transparency of student Government Creating a student friendly hazardous weather policy Working to improve parking availability on campus Promoting an eco-friendly campus Bringing back campus-wide spring festival

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