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One last go-around

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Monté Morris tries to get around a defender in the game against Kansas on March 5, 2016, at Phog Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.

Seniors say farewell to Allen Fieldhouse GAME INFO

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By Luke.Manderfeld @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State point guard Monté Morris has been through his fair share of games at the infamous Phog Allen Fieldhouse, but he has never left with a victory.

The prolific senior has played three games against Kansas at its home arena, losing by a combined 29 points.

Now, Morris — for the fourth and final time — and the rest of Iowa State (13-8, 5-4 Big 12) will travel to Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday for a 1 p.m. game against No. 3 Kansas (20-2, 8-1 Big 12) in search of a big victory. Coach Bill Self is 206-9 at Allen Fieldhouse, and the Cyclones haven’t won there since 2005.

“It’s a game where records are out the window,” Morris said. “It’s Iowa State and Kansas.

I know those guys look at it as a big-time rivalry too. I know they’ll be fired up. Hopefully, for my last go around, we can come out with a W.”

After falling to Vanderbilt last Saturday and No. 7 West Virginia on Tuesday, the Cyclones are in a precarious situation. They lack a big résumé win for the NCAA Tournament committee and will only have two games remaining this season against ranked teams — West Virginia and Baylor.

This weekend, in order to combat some of the offensive issues that led to the two straight defeats, the Cyclones will focus on half-court offense.

Iowa State coach Steve Prohm said that lack of production is partly on him.

“Our numbers are good when we run offense,” Prohm said. “I’ve got to get uncomfortable with these guys to where they do it.

They’ve got to change too ... The problem is that bad shots lead to bad defense, and bad shots lead to frustration by everybody. We’ve got to limit that.”

Asked what he meant by making the team feel “uncomfortable,” Prohm said it came

down to more and more practice.

“I think it’s more, ‘We’re going to run motion ... and we’re going to run it until it looks the way I want it to look,” Prohm said. “Not the way everybody else in America wants it to look. The way I want it to look. The offense that I want to see.”

While the team’s shooting struggles have been primarily evident down the stretch in the past few games, guard Matt Thomas has been the outlier. He is in the midst of a three-game hot-shooting streak.

It started against Kansas State on Jan. 24.

Thomas put up seven 3-pointers (7-for-10) and was on pace to break the single-game school record of 10 after bucketing six in the first half alone. In the two games since, Thomas has shot a combined 9-for-12 from long range with 44 points. He is shooting 43.2 percent from beyond the arc, good for fourth in the Big 12.

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Leath’s office to see $4 million in budget cuts

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Iowa State students protest President Donald Trump’s immigration hold Thursday outside Parks Library.

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Iranian students protest travel bans

By Mary.Pautsch @iowastatedaily.com Iranian graduate students braved the cold to spread messages of peace and love outside Parks Library on Thursday afternoon.

Thursday marked the second day students took a stand against the Trump administration’s executive order for a halt on immigration and refugees from seven predominantly Islamic countries, including Iran.

Hoda Gholami, Ph.D. student in computer science, said she stands for peace and love of all people. She held a sign reading, “Love will find its way through all languages on its own.”

“We want to stand up against this ban because many people do not have the same right [as we do],” Gholami said. ‘”I have friends who don’t have the same rights as I do. We’ve been here for a few years. I came in 2013.

I obeyed all the rules to get my visa. But now they change the

rules, and this change is not easy to adapt to.”

Gholami’s visa is a singleentry visa, meaning she cannot leave the country during her stay. She said before, this was easier to handle, because her friends and family back home in Iran could still come if need be.

Gholami also fears what this will mean for her future. She said she had hopes to earn an internship in the United States.

Now she fears how employers will look at her immigration status and if she can get a job with her visa.

“It will be harder to even find an internship now,” Gholami said. “This big change can affect our futures. I cannot come back once I have left [the United States].”

Bijan Vafaei, graduate student in civil engineering, spoke with Gholami about the strenuous process to obtain a student visa from Iran. His sign read, “Now I have to choose between school & family.”

“We pass very restrictive steps

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to here,” Vafaei said. “We give many documents to embassy officers. We have been interviewed, and had background checks by the FBI ... it takes many months. For me, it took seven months, start to finish, to get here.”

Vafaei and Gholami both said the process to get accepted into an American university was extensive. The application process also had many steps, and students have to be in excellent academic standing to obtain a student visa.

When asked if she believes President Donald Trump’s ban was rooted in any form of prejudice, Gholami said she was not a person of politics.

“I don’t know,” she said. “I just respect everyone. Peace is what’s most important in this life.”

Vafaei agreed with Gholami that they are most interested in becoming more educated and

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After Gov. Terry Branstad announced budget cuts to Iowa universities, Provost Jonathan Wickert announced Iowa State’s plans to reduce the impact on students.

Wickert spoke at the Professional and Scientific Council meeting Thursday at the Memorial Union.

Wickert said out of the $8 million in state budget cuts, President Steven Leath will take half of the cuts from his office.

“It is extremely unfortunate [...] at a time when we’re doing everything right here and doing exactly what our elected official want,” Wickert said. “We’re doing exactly what the people of Iowa want. We would like to see the elected officials invest in success.”

The provost office will see a 2.25 percent reduction from its budget.

Reductions of 0.73 percent will be taken from the different colleges.

Student affairs will have a reduction of $3.3 million.

The university will save money in other ways. It will stop participation in some of the national organizations that it has taken part in in the past.

Some positions will remain unfilled to save six months worth of salary and bonuses that would otherwise have to be paid. Maintenance projects will be delayed to save money as well.

The current amount of budget cuts improved from the $10 million cuts that were initially stated.

Wickert gave some perspective, saying worse cuts were seen in 2007 and 2008. He also said he believes the university is in much better shape.

“The university’s in a much stronger place [...] tuition rate is much stronger,” Wickert said. “Private fundraising is outstanding.”

Wickert said next year’s budget is a “known unknown.” He knows

there will be some kind of change, whether it’s a slight tuition increase or more cuts, but they are still unaware of what that change will be.

Wickert also discussed the immigration ban, saying new information is coming in on an hourly basis.

The immigration ban affects 115 students and four faculty members.

If they leave the country, there is no guarantee they will be let back in.

One visiting researcher who was set to begin work at Iowa State this week was from one of the seven banned countries and was unable to come to the United States and passed up the position.

“We have students from over 100 countries that come to our university,” Wickert said. “[It’s] something we’re really proud of.”

He expressed concern that this will cause international student enrollment to go down. After 9/11, it took about a decade for the university to build international student enrollment back up, Wickert said.

One member of the Professional and Scientific Council expressed the need to reach out to all international students, not just those from the countries directly affected.

P&S Council President Clayton Johnson brought up Iowa State University’s Principles of Community, which includes respect, richness of diversity and freedom from discrimination.

He believes that during this time, it is important to be conscious of being inclusive and sensitive to the needs of those affected by this immigration act.

Toward the end of the meeting, members of the P&S Council discussed reverting some of their funds in order to help with these budget cuts. From their $15,000 budget, they discussed giving 0.73 percent.

Though the motion was denied by a majority of the members, Johnson said he would add this to the agenda, adding that this discussion will be continued in the future.

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

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Jan. 31

Hyland Avenue at 1:30 a.m.

Officers initiated a harassment type investigation at Maricopa Drive at 1:28 a.m.

An individual reported being harassed at the Armory Building at 1 p.m.

An officer investigated a property damage collision at Lot A3 at 11:35 a.m.

An officer investigated a property damage collision at Lot 21 at 5:23 p.m.

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An officer investigated a property damage collision. Report initiated.

An individual reported a harassment type situation at the Memorial Union at 5:15 p.m.

An officer investigated a property damage collision at Lot 40 at 8:22 p.m.

Feb. 1 Marcus Hemphill, 23, of 1309 Ontario Circle, Ames, Iowa, was cited for driving under suspension at Lincoln Way and

By Kyle.Heim @iowastatedaily.com Faculty and staff will have a conversation Friday morning about teaching inclusively at Iowa State.

The event, Coffee and Crucial Conversations, will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in 2030 Morrill Hall and will be

free to attend.

According to the Iowa State events website, the purpose of the conversations is to “help build a stronger teaching community, create collaborative partnerships and develop effective teaching practices for meeting the diverse needs of our students.”

Two other Coffee and Crucial Conversations

events will take place March 10 and April 3.

Registration can be done through the Learn@ ISU website, through emailing celt@iastate. edu or by calling 515294-5357.

The Coffee and Crucial Conversations event was coordinated by the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT).

SNAPSHOT

Workshop: Intro to Digital Accessibility: 2 p.m. to 1 p.m. at 206 Durham Center.Explore the definition of disability as a social construct, and learn how universally designed digital content can be both a business asset and accessible to all users. Bring your laptop.

This will be a hands-on session.

Walk-In Paint Your Own Pottery: Valentine’s Day Gifts: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Workspace. Show your bestie or your bae all the loves this year.

Cost: Studio fee ($4 ISU, $5 public), plus cost of bisque.

Jack Thompson, 19, of 245 Richardson Court Unit 1311, Ames, Iowa, was cited for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Philip Christian England, age 19, of 140 Beach Road Unit 2349, Ames, IA, was cited for possession of a controlled substance at Birch Hall at 11:13 p.m.

ISU Wind Ensemble: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at MarthaEllen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building. Dr. Michael Golemo is the director. The Wind Ensemble is recognized as the top concert band at Iowa State. The Wind Ensemble will perform for the Cyclone Honor Band.

Gymnastics: 6:30 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum. Tri-meet vs.

Centenary and Southeast Missouri. Cost: $4-$5.

Cyclone Cinema: Moana: 7:00 p.m. at Carver Hall 10. The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Hope to see you there! Cost: free.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise w/ Caamp (SOLD OUT): 9 p.m. at The M-Shop, Memorial Union. Rainbow Kitten Surprise and all five of its members hail from the mountains of Boone, North Carolina. With chilling harmonies, dynamic instrumentation and introspective lyrics, their unique sound will keep you humming their tunes all day long. The alternative/indie-pop band takes influence from great artists like Modest Mouse and Kings of Leon.

All events and descriptions courtesy of events.iastate. edu.

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Cyclone Cinema: Moana: 7:00 p.m. at Carver Hall 101.

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Hope to see you there! Cost: free.

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LIMELIGHT

Tai Chi Class: 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at The Workspace, Memorial Union. An introduction to the 24 Posture Taijiquan Form, which was developed during the 1950s by the Chinese Athletic Committee based on the foundation of Yang Style Taijiquan. Cost: ISU $58; Public $68.

Honor Band Concert: 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Stephens Auditorium. The Cardinal and Gold honor bands feature more than 200 Iowa high school students. Cost: $10 adults; $5 students.

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President Donald Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court earlier this week. Find out more on the nominee online at iowastatedaily.com.

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FAST FACTS FESTIVALS Rainbow Kitten Surprise is on the lineup for a lot of festivals. Find a rundown of the group online at iowastatedaily.com or on out app.

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AARON CARTER PERFORMS AT IOWA STATE Aaron Carter performs Wednesday in the Maintenance Shop. Carter is known for hit pop singles “I Want Candy” and “Aaron’s Party.” He recently signed with Sony records and will release an extended play.

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ICONIC PROTEST SONGS ACLU is streeming on Bandcamp.com songs about protests. We’ve compiled a list of the songs online at iowastatedaily. com or our app.

SPORTS

KANSAS PREVIEW VIDEO

Feb. 5 Ladysmith Black Mambazo: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Stephens Auditorium. For more than 50 years South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with their uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and charming onstage banter.

Cyclone Cinema: Moana: 7:00 p.m. at Carver Hall 101.

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Hope to see you there! Cost: free.

Walk-in Argentine Tango: 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union. This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better.

Cost: ISU 5 classes for $35, Public 5 classes for $45

All events and descriptions courtesy of events.iastate. edu.

Iowa State will play No. 3 Kansas on Saturday in Lawrence, Kansas.

We put together a video breaking down the matchup on our Facebook page.

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The Workspace will provide a Walk-in Paint Your Own Pottery event from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.

The Workspace offers walk-in pottery painting

By Kyle.Heim @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State students who want to make their own gift this Valentine’s Day can do so at the Walk-in Paint Your Own Pottery event at The Workspace in the Memo-

rial Union from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.

The cost will be $4 for Iowa State students and $5 for the public, plus cost of bisque.

People who attend will be shown the basics of painting their piece, and then the workers at the

Workspace will fire the piece within a week to be picked up, according to the Iowa State events website.

The Walk-in Paint Your Own Pottery will be open to all ages as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

Iowa State point guard Monte Morris has been to Allen Fieldhouse three times before, but this time he’s determined to grab a victory.

It won’t be easy. The Cyclones haven’t won in Lawrenece, Kansas, since 2005.

Check out Morris’ comments on Kansas in a video online.

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Study: Gymgoers healthier

By Jenna.Hrdlicka @iowastatedaily.com Adults who own gym memberships are more likely to meet U.S. physical activity guidelines than non-gym members, according to a recent study by Iowa State researchers. The study also showed that membership owners will likely experience various cardiovascular benefits.

The study, published in PLOS One Journal, showed that participants who were members of a gym were 14 times more likely to meet both aerobic and muscle strengthening guidelines, with 10 times increased odds of meeting muscle strengthening guidelines in particular. Members also exhibited various “favorable health outcomes,” which included resting heart rate, body mass index and waist circumference.

The findings, based on data received from about 400 participants, were significant enough to surprise even the team of researchers who performed the study, Elizabeth Schroeder, Iowa State graduate and co-author of the study, said.

The innovative study was one of the first to assess the correlation among a gym membership, cardiovascular health, increased exercise as well as one of the first to include weightlifting and resistance training, Schroeder said.

“It is a common question, but there is very little data [on it],” Duck-Chul Lee, assistant professor of kinesiology and co-author of the paper, said.

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Students work out during a free Zumba class at State Gym. ISU Recreation Services is offering free fitness classes throughout the academic year.

The specific finding that gym membership increases odds of meeting the U.S. muscle strengthening guideline is especially important because not many activities allow individuals to meet it during their everyday lives, Lee said.

“Most jobs these days are sedentary jobs,” he said.

Current physical activity guidelines recommend performing strength training at least two days a week on all major muscle groups,

according to the American College of Sports Medicine.

While the dramatic increase in odds surprised Schroeder, the overall correlation between a membership and increased resistance training did not.

“When you think about resistance training and weightlifting, that’s not something that you can necessarily do easily outside of the gym,” she said. “You can do pushups and situps and things like that, but you need either

to invest money or buy a gym membership if you want to do actual weightlifting.”

While she expected this particular result, some of the other results surprised her.

“One of the most interesting [findings] is that outside of the gym, people with and without a membership still did about the same amount of physical activity,” she said.

“We thought that maybe if you go to the gym, then maybe you’re not as active in the rest of your life because

you feel satisfied that you went and worked out.”

Instead, researchers found that the time spent at the gym was in addition to normal physical activity.

Participants in the study were mostly adults, ranging in from ages 30 to 64, but the data is still relevant to college students, Lee said.

The correlation between gym membership and increased exercise is great for Iowa State students in particular because of the

available recreation services included in students’ tuition, Schroeder said.

With a valid Iowa State card, students are able to use various gyms and facilities around campus — including Lied, State Gym and Beyer Hall — participate in fitness classes, join intramural sports teams or clubs and receive free equipment training from personal trainers.

Students also have the option of using additional resources provided by Recreation Services, such as individual or group personal training, wellness services and equipment rental opportunities, according to the Iowa State Recreation Services website.

Individual motivation for owning a gym membership varies. Some people do it for health benefits, some do it to reduce stress and some do it to achieve physical appearance goals such as weight loss.

“I feel like a lot of people get a gym membership to improve their outward appearance, per say, but I think it’s good to know that while you’re approving your outward appearance you’re also benefiting your cardiovascular health at the same time,” Schroeder said.

No matter if an individual chooses to own a gym membership or not, Schroeder advocates for any physical activity possible to experience the various benefits it can bring.

“Heart disease is the number one killer in America, so anytime you can increase your fitness and help try to reduce your risk of heart disease is always good,” she said.

Truth behind Disney’s ‘Moana’

By Alison.Boysen @iowastatedaily.com

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Rick Ridgeway, vice president of public engagement at Patagonia, discussed during his lecture Thursday the history of Patagonia and the many sustainable initiatives he has implemented into the workforce.

Patagonia pushes environment

By Katlyn.Campbell @iowastatedaily.com Black Friday is known for bringing in the big bucks for companies to end their yearly sales on the right note.

In 2016, Patagonia, a high-performance outerwear company, donated every cent of its earnings from Black Friday, $10 million, to grassroots environmental organizations. Rick Ridgeway, vice president of public engagement at Patagonia, has spearheaded many environmental initiatives the outerwear company has taken on.

“Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, and use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis,” Patagonia’s mission statement reads.

That’s exactly what Ridgeway strives to do.

During his lecture “Good for Business, Good for the Planet,” Ridgeway discussed the history of the company and the many sustainable initiatives he has implemented into the workforce.

Despite giving away $10 million from Black Friday to environmental organizations, Patagonia wants to give more.

“1% for the Planet” is an initiative Patagonia has implemented into its company since 1985. The initiative contributes 1 percent of total annual sales to environmental organizations.

At Patagonia, Ridgeway’s been involved with Footprint Chronicles, an initiative seeking to reduce adverse social and environmental impacts on an industrial scale through the supply chain.

The initiative is focused on making sure Patagonia products are produced under safe, fair and legal human working conditions.

“Knowing your supply chain and managing it directly, that’s the only way to make sure our down products are causing no unnecessary harm, including no unnecessary harm to the geese,” Ridgeway said.

Ridgeway also was responsible for the initiative Worn Wear. This initiative aims for Patagonia to produce highquality merchandise that

will last for years and can be repaired easily.

This new program will expand what Worn Wear is already doing by repairing the donated clothing to later sell as used clothing on its website.

The Responsible Economy Campaign, another initiative Ridgeway is involved in, looks to consumers and businesses to start a conversation on what a truly sustainable economy might look like.

Through the essays printed in Patagonia catalogs, the blogs on its website, the point-of-purchase displays located in its stores, the emails sent to customers and the conversations the company has with the press, Patagonia is pushing people to answer the question, “Can we even imagine what an economy would look like that wouldn’t destroy the home planet?” A responsible economy?”

Ridgeway ended the lecture by imploring students to buy products from companies that are committed to stakeholder, and not shareholder, values.

Moana, Disney’s first Pacific Islander “princess,” tries to save her people by sailing the tumultuous seas to find demigod Maui, who can help her accomplish the task.

But like most Disney stories, there is something that inspired the creators of the film. So what exactly is the tale behind the majorgrossing movie?

Researchers have found that there was a time period, referred to as the “The Long Pause,” when seafaring Polynesians colonized islands in the Pacific Ocean. They reached the islands of Samoa, Tonga and others before ending their voyages.

Alvaro Montenegro and co-authors Richard Callaghan and Scott Fitzpatrick created a paper on

the theory that the Pacific Islanders did not at first have the technology to sail farther east.

“Our paper supports the idea that what people needed was boating technology or navigation technology that would allow them to move efficiently against the wind,” Montenegro told the New York Times.

The creators of the film, John Musker and Ron Clements, used the Long Pause as part of the story. The lead character, Moana, cannot sail beyond the reef because it is too dangerous and the waters are very rough. Her father, Chief Tui, forbids her community from sailing and fishing beyond the reef for this reason.

The reason for the Long Pause in the movie is for a much different reason, and incorporates Pacific Islander culture and stories, but you’ll have to watch the

movie to find out.

Although “Moana” has been praised for including more accurate information about Pacific Islanders’ culture than some of its other Disney counterparts, it still has come under fire.

Critics disapproved of Maui’s size, alluding to the stereotype of overweight Polynesians. This has been one of many discrepancies in the film.

Disney did, however, get right the way in which Polynesians learned how to sail the seas, a tactic called wayfinding. Wayfinding in the movie is used by setting one’s hand against the sky and using stars to identify the location.

“Moana” is one story and is not reflective of all Pacific Islanders and their culture.

As the first travelers left and colonized many more islands, these other cultures continued to have unique traits of their own.

Professor gets national science award

By Kai.Creswell @iowastatedaily.com “You’re on to something.”

This compliment, from one of the most influential people in his field, led Brian Burt, assistant professor in the School of Education, to pursue research that would earn him the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program award.

It’s the highest recognition for junior faculty members involved in scientific research, providing him with $569,702 of funds over the next five years.

Burt’s research involves diversifying STEM fields, specifically focusing on black male graduate students.

The idea started during a project as a doctoral student, Burt said. But it wasn’t until an international conference in

Norway when Pat Terenzini, professor emeritus of higher education at Penn State, gave him the compliment.

He remembers his dissertation supervisor at the University of Michigan, Lisa Lattuca, telling him the significance of the compliment.

Terenzini doesn’t give out compliments often.

“He is one of the colleagues and mentors that I, and so many of my colleagues in higher ed,

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would consider a seminal figure in the development of the field,” Lattuca said in a written statement.

Terenzini is also the author of two of the most widely cited books in the field of higher education.

From there, Burt took off. He arrived in Ames in the fall of 2014 and began a study after receiving a partial award here on campus. The study was focused on increasing the

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IT’S ASSUMED WHEN PEOPLE ARE IN GRADUATE SCHOOL THEY’RE GOING TO BE THE NEXT LEADERS IN THE FIELD. THEIR PHYSICAL PRESENCE, BOTH REALISTICALLY AND SYMBOLICALLY, AT THE GRADUATE LEVEL, HELPS CHANGE PEOPLE’S IDEAS OF WHO CAN BE SUCCESSFUL. “ BRIAN BURT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

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By Rachel.Ori @iowastatedaily.com The Inter-Residence Hall Association met Thursday evening to debate over several bills, including one to help bring Tony-award winning Hamilton actor, Leslie Odom Jr., to campus.

The bill asked for $3,000 from IRHA to contribute in bringing Odom to campus.

In exchange for the funding, the group would be advertised on posters for the event.

The event will be free for Iowa State students and the general public, and will include a lecture from Odom, followed by a four-song concert from the actor.

Multiple IRHA members had concerns about the amount they were being asked to spend. Many other departments at Iowa State have donated to the event, but with dollar ranges in

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The Inter-Residence Hall Association voted down a bill that would have provided $3,000 from IRHA to bring Hamilton actor Leslie Odom Jr. to campus.

the hundreds, not thousands.

After a long discussion, the group determined that the amount it was being asked to spend was not worth the advertising it would receive in return.

The bill was turned down with a vote of 3-27-2.

A second bill was dis-

cussed, dealing with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

The animal science department asked for $1,600 from IRHA to provide scholarships for students participating in a quadrathlon that will take place Feb. 15.

The bill was voted down

1-31-0 due to concerns over whether residence halls would benefit from the use of funds, with only four students competing in the quadrathlon.

A new bill was introduced to discuss the starting date for community advisers for the 2017 academic year. A starting date of Aug. 1, 2017, is set for CAs to come to campus and begin training for the coming year.

CAs would be unable to return to any outside commitments, such as internships and summer jobs, after the first day of training, which would interfere with current CAs looking to come back for the coming year.

The bill unanimously passed to be sent up to higher chambers of power.

IRHA will meet next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

CYCLONES p1

Across 1 Waned 6 “Boyhood” actor Ethan 11 Taking a personal day, say 14 Emancipation Proclamation subject 15 Tale of Achilles and Agamemnon 16 Bro 17 Computer user’s combination 19 Green prefix 20 Gallery display 21 Pinnacle 22 Accustoms (to) 24 Wan 26 Pen points 29 They may be run at bars 30 What potatoes and needles both have 31 AT&T, briefly 33 Nebraska tribe 34 Biblical beast 36 Waikiki’s island 38 Aegean island 39 Computer user’s combination 43 14-time NBA AllStar Duncan 44 Washing machine filler 45 Anthem contraction 46 Indian princess 48 Rainbow maker

50 Leave out 54 Have __: be connected 55 Boy with a dragon, in a Disney classic 56 Wine region near San Francisco 57 Part of USSR 60 Louis XVI, for one 62 Resistance measure 63 “Game of Thrones” airer 64 Computer user’s combination 68 Spot for a Bluetooth headset 69 United Arab Emirates city 70 Cat-__-tails 71 Dr. of rap 72 Pine (for) 73 Modern surgical tool

Down 1 Get away from it all 2 DVD alternative 3 War movie scene 4 Actress Gabor 5 Bit of progress 6 Many a Woodstock attendee 7 In the style of 8 Ill. neighbor 9 Prince William’s wife 10 Genesis garden 11 Like Verdi’s most

Horoscopes

famous works 12 Subject of the 2010 film “The Social Network” 13 Follows dental advice 18 “Please continue” 23 __-Aztecan: language family 25 Actor Morales 27 Dagwood’s wife 28 Big bunch 32 “Give me a break!”

35 NBC show with skits 37 Suffix with glob 39 Place for cocktails and music 40 Hardly a picky eater?

41 50+ org.

42 Waffle maker 43 Vandalized 47 Pasta suffix 49 Muscle injury 51 New Zealand natives 52 Samsung Galaxy competitor 53 Mess (with), as a lock 58 Whirlpool 59 T, on a test 61 Fan mail recipient 65 Lawyer’s gp.

66 Long-snouted fish 67 “CSI” evidence

by Linda Black

Today’s Birthday (02/3/17)

Together you can accomplish miracles this year. Group action allows for huge impact. A money flurry gusts after 3/20. Stash some. A new avenue in your studies opens after 4/4. Organize numbers to grow family wealth after 10/13. Partnerships and romance bring happiness, powerful results and expansion. Participate with your community and your heart grows.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries -8

(March 21-April 19) Review your reserves over the next two days.

Collaborate to realize a financial dream with organization and planning. Save your words now.

It’s action time. Figure the costs before compromising.

Taurus - 9

(April 20-May 20) A partner’s a big help today and tomorrow.

Breathe deeply when confronted by stress or anxiety. A shared dream seems within reach. More action and less talk bring it closer.

This could get romantic. Go with it.

Gemini - 8

(May 21-June 20) Your workload’s getting more intense, especially over the next two days.

There may be water involved. The excellent work you’ve been doing reflects well on you. Complete a detailed transaction.

Cancer - 8

(June 21-July 22) The next two days are reserved for fun. Use your imagination. Take the lead and invite family to play. Sailing, skiing or water sports delight... or a bubble bath. Get into something entertaining.

Leo - 7

(July 23-Aug. 22) Watch what you say now, or remain quiet.

Stick close to home for a couple of days. Get physically involved in a domestic project. Entertain a fantasy. Confer with a technician.

Research before buying.

Virgo - 8

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Study and research today and tomorrow.

Take a step towards realizing a dream. If the words don’t come, jot down ideas and organize them later. Gather and polish your marketing materials.

Libra - 9

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The next two days can be good for business.

Postpone the routine and focus on getting work out. Grease the squeakiest wheel first. Multitask with ease. Don’t sweat the small stuff. It could even be fun.

Scorpio - 9

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Get help building your dream. You’re strong and confident today and tomorrow. Get wildly creative.

You have what you need. Keep the faith. Take time for meditation.

Avoid lies like the plague.

Sagittarius - 7

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Slow down and contemplate the landscape. Quietly meditate on what a dream realized might look like. Focus on health and wellness, and imagine someone thriving.

Pray for a miracle.

Capricorn - 8

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your friends really come through for you over the next few days. Resolve a controversy together. Messages can get lost in transmission. Get in the feedback loop, and find out what’s going on. Pursue a dream.

Aquarius - 8

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Take on new leadership at work.

There’s a career upgrade available today and tomorrow. Listen, but don’t get stopped by a critic.

Discuss your dreams with a loved one. Anticipate changes.

Pisces - 8

(Feb. 19-March 20) Travel conditions seem excellent today and tomorrow. Postpone a shopping trip. Direct complaints to someone who can do something about them. Build your dream. Imagine greater prosperity.

And he’s done it all while dealing with bone spurs in his foot.

“My foot over the past week or two has been starting to feel better, so I’ve been able to practice most days,” Thomas said. “That’s part of the reason I’m feeling good.”

While Kansas’ defense doesn’t pop out on the stat sheet — the Jayhawks rank seventh in both 3-point and overall defense in the Big 12 — it can be a stingy one.

And that’s why Prohm and the rest of the team will be conscious of getting Thomas the ball.

The Jayhawks are well on their way to a 12th Big 12 title in a row after beating No. 2 Baylor in a nail-biter Wednesday night. Morris knows Kansas point guard Frank Mason III and freshman Josh Jackson well, he said, and he has nothing but mutual respect for the program.

“I love Allen Fieldhouse, just in terms of the fan support they get,” Morris said.

“Win, lose or draw there, you tip your hat off there to that organization. Their staff and how they carry themselves as far as winning and tradition. I’m just happy that we get to go down there and compete in that build-

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Iowa State senior Matt Thomas attempts a mid-range shot against Kansas State on Jan. 24 at Hilton Coliseum. Thomas will play his last game at Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday.

ing.”

But when game time rolls around, it will be nothing but hard-nosed competition. “[We’re going to go with] the same mentality we had when we went to Baylor and nobody gave us a chance,” Prohm said. “That’s the same way I want us to feel when we get on the plane tomorrow ... I’m going to ask these guys: What’s your best road win? What’s it feel like?

Because if you win, mark them all off the list. This one will feel better.”

PROTEST p1 lending a helping hand with society’s issues. They said this is the reason they chose to come to the United States in the first place.

“I want to contribute to solving human problems and our world,” Vafaei said. “I mean, one of the creators of Twitter is from Iran. We have many people who are the leaders or companies, scientists.”

Gholami said that they were there, in the cold weather, to spread love.

“If you look at how we have behaved in America … we have many

AWARD p3 success rate of engineering and STEM fields, specifically with black male graduate students.

Burt formed a research group on campus that included master and doctoral students, along with full-time professionals on campus. He plans to break them up into sub groups and have them focus on different aspects of the project, rather than working on it piece by piece as a whole.

But working seven days a week and juggling many projects at one time can become unhealthy, Burt said.

He had to consciously remind himself that taking breaks strengthens his work, allowing him to come back re-energized, motivated and with a set of fresh eyes. “[Burt] is learning how to not get himself over extended,” Marlene Strathe, director of the School of Education, said.

“Without keeping some degree of balance to your life, it’s easy to burn out,” Strathe said. “I check in on him and ask about his

Darrell Bowie won’t travel Iowa State forward Darrell Bowie won’t travel with the team to Saturday’s game against No. 3 Kansas because he didn’t meet “program standards,” coach Steve Prohm said Friday.

Prohm said Bowie could be back with the team Sunday.

Bowie, who has been relegated to the bench for the past three games, didn’t play against West Virginia. He is averaging 6.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

“He’ll be back on Sunday if everything is up to my standards,” Prohm said.

professors and doctors,” Gholami said.”Good people.”

When it comes to the future of the immigration ban, Gholami said she is scared that people will lose care about the issues at hand as time goes on.

“Yes, we are scared,” she said. “But we are not fighting. There are just people, friends, who are the victims of politics.”

Vafaei and Gholami said that commentary from passersby has been supportive. One older gentleman, an immigrant himself, stopped to speak to the students.

garden, his new puppy and other things he’s doing for himself.”

Jarrel Johnson, a Cyclone success coach and member of the research group, praised Burt for his ability to create an environment of collaboration, and for trying to lead by example for living a balanced life.

“He utilizes a peer mentorship leadership model,” Johnson said. “That allows us to learn from each other, and also get the work done in a more effective manner.”

Burt’s work continued to gain traction and acceptance, and is finishing a National Academy of Education fellowship project. He described this as a “precursor” to his next project with the National Science Foundation.

Throughout this fellowship project, he’s thought about what it means to have an engineering identity. What does it look like?

Why do some stick with engineering while others don’t?

These two awards helped assure Burt that he’s on the right path and that his work is meaningful to someone else.

“She got lost,” he said. “I got lost 60 years ago. That’s the one difference between us.”

Other students who were born in America came and went to stand with the students throughout the day.

“We are obeying rules. We pay taxes. We are legal. We don’t want any problems,” Vafaei said.

The Iranian students were also outside Parks Library on Thursday afternoon.

A rally supporting students affected by the immigration hold, or travel ban, will take place at noon Feb. 9 outside Parks Library.

His success with these two projects showed the reviewers at the National Science Foundation that he would be able to complete a large grant for this current project.

“Being the recipient of a five-year Faculty Early Career Development Program award is very surreal,” Burt said. “I still can’t put it into perspective yet. This award is meant to support career development of the academic leaders of the 21st century.”

Burt said that, in his proposal, he wanted to make it very clear that this project is about the experiences of black men. The project itself uses workshop and webinar series to help educate others in how to broaden participation.

Very intentionally, he wants to introduce the next generation of scientists and scholars to broaden participation and expand diversity within these fields.

He explained that current research puts the onus on the student. They’re not smart enough. They had bad ACT or SAT scores.

But Burt wants to flip the script and investigate the

institution and what about the physical environment promotes or prevents success.

These are examples of what he calls the legacy of science. He believes things such as weed-out classes, making people feel that only 1 of 500 students can succeed, are counterproductive.

“According to our data, students segregate themselves when they’re in charge of forming their own study groups,” Burt said. “And when you have a school with only a handful of students from underrepresented populations, these students are held to a double standard.”

He chooses to focus on students at a graduate level because a lot of work that’s done related to STEM is related to K-12 and how to get more students excited at a younger age.

“It’s assumed when people are in graduate school they’re going to be the next leaders in the field,” Burt said. “Their physical presence, both realistically and symbolically, at the graduate level, helps change people’s ideas of who can be successful.”

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Tyler Coffey/Iowa State Daily A recruiter from Buildertrend greets a prospective intern during a career fair Sept. 20, 2016.

The Engineering Career Fair will take place Tuesday.

Attend the career fairs at Iowa State Protesters at the women’s march in Des Moines earlier this year created a variety of signs to convey their messages.

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Art influences protests Avenue for political expression functions as a call to action

By Wilson.Korges @iowastatedaily.com

O

ver the last few weeks there has been some debate over the merits of protest art. As a writer myself, I’d like to offer encouragement for those pouring their post-inauguration efforts into protest signs, paintings and poetry. Art is more than simply a viable option for political expression; it is necessary.

Art needs you. There has been talk of shutting down both the National Endowment for the Arts and PBS under the new administration. This would be a heavy blow for art and education in the public sphere, and a serious victory for the continuing privatization of both sectors. With this kind of threat looming, protest art takes on a kind of double meaning; not only does it speak out politically, it fundamentally demonstrates the importance of art.

Beyond that, the creation of protest art is essential in bridging the gap between inactivity and action. As we have so often seen, dissent regularly threatens to boil down to nothing

more than talk. Taking action, however small, is therefore paramount.

Art functions not only as taking action but also as a call to action. Creation can be a powerful way in which to inspire and rally others, as well as to hold oneself accountable for acting on one’s convictions even when doing nothing is far easier.

Art is powerful. The music that came out of the Vietnam War protests continues to endure, as does the art of AIDS activists and those involved in the civil rights movement. These pieces of art made their mark on culture as they made their mark on politics. Potent movements of social change have harnessed the power that art provides to make real lasting change in our society. Art is a welltraveled road to real societal impact.

It would be foolish to ignore it.

Art is also gratifyingly nonviolent.

It stands out as an accessible and easily identifiable form of nonviolent protest. In a political climate that can sometimes feel unorganized and convoluted, art can be a direct line to badly needed nonviolent action.

Creating something meaningful can be a productive way to vent emotions that might otherwise cause deep personal stress or be realized in less constructive ways. The act of creation can be a beneficial and small-scale way of seizing control of something for one’s own; a movement of empowerment. When tensions are high,

as they are now, personal health cannot be overlooked. Discouraging people from creating art out of doubt of its direct political impact can mean overlooking the personal benefit of creating art in a time when many feel powerless.

Art is also reasonably accessible and widely available. You do not have to be Picasso to make something meaningful, as has been witnessed time and time again with many simple yet powerful posters and signs.

Those who may find themselves unable to march or attend rallies for a variety of reasons may, through art, participate and stand for what they believe in. Art not only bridges the gaps between inaction and action, it creates for some a sole outlet that otherwise would not be available to them.

Fundamentally, it may also be noted, art belongs to all of us. This Democratic quality is perhaps what makes it so inherently worthwhile in pursuing in times of political unrest.

That quality is also what makes it so important to defend.

While the current moment may feel uncertain, and the path forward may appear unclear, it may be comforting to be reminded that some of the best creative work is done during periods of great duress. So break out your paint, your writing notebooks, your tools of choice. Make something meaningful.

Why school buses don’t need seat belts

By Alex.Felker @iowastatedaily.com This is a bizarre debate. And, though any self-professed reasonable person must admit to at least some questioning of the status quo, I would ask that they put to bed any imaginings of 8-year-olds wildly careering through the air upon highspeed impact. School buses simply don’t need seat belts.

In this specific case, they are expensive, ineffectual, unnecessary and perhaps even more dangerous than their own absence; there is a reason most school buses haven’t already got them.

Each bus and its interior is a padded, shock-absorbing metal rectangle, express-built for the transportation of children with safety in mind. An average of only six school-age passengers are killed in school bus crashes each year. It is dramatically more dangerous to drive a child to school — or even for him to walk — than to plant him on a bus.

Only six states have laws (of varying mandate) requiring school buses be outfitted with seat belts. In all the rest — including Iowa — parents must satisfy themselves with the knowledge that their child sits loosely in the bus’s cabin in the same manner a jelly bean might rattle around an ice tray. The choice to not strap down the jelly bean seems incorrect on surface examination, but there is sound logic behind it.

First, there are issues with young children and seat belts. If

they could somehow be made to strap themselves in — and stay strapped in — throughout the entirety of the trip, and in a reasonable amount of time, then perhaps there could be sense in this. But the life of a bus driver is already a strained one — he carries not the authority of the parent or teacher, and there is of course the question of liability. This would be asking more from him than is judicious. Additionally, this is to say nothing of the dangers inherent in the improper use of seat belts, or even of a particularly rascally child using the strap or clip of the belt as a weapon against his enemies.

Second, there are questions of efficacy and necessity. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the safety mechanism of a school bus “is provided by a protective envelope consisting of strong, closely-spaced seats that have energy-absorbing seat backs.”

This so-called “compartmentalization” allows for “occupant protection such that children are protected without the need to buckle up.” What’s more, the very usefulness of seat belts in school buses is far from certain; there is heated debate in their relative value in the event of a crash.

And, lastly, there is the everpresent problem of cost. Installing seat belts on the average school bus would cost taxpayers in the region of $7,000 to $10,000, and there is even the possible corollary that such an investment might result in less funding for other school trans-

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Six states have laws requiring school buses be outfitted with seat belts.

portation safety services like street crossing guards.

To add, this greater cost of purchasing and operating school buses would likely result in less corresponding availability, and, consequently, more students would be forced toward alternative, less safe means of getting to school like carpooling with inexperienced drivers or walking through dangerouslytrafficked areas.

In my mind, the only compelling reason to consider installing seat belts on buses is habit development. And if this is something that we have suddenly decided to spend our resources on, then I would argue there are plenty more imminent, relevant habits that the average school child should be forming. Let’s focus on those.

In the meantime, I would urge the more ingenious Americans among us to come up with some solution that is more apropos (and cheaper) than the three-point seat belt for use in school buses. How about some kind of low-impact air bag, or maybe even something like those padded restraints that secure roller-coaster passengers?

I don’t pretend any expertise in this area, but I am sure there are alternatives.

So, finally, here is my suggestion: skip the seat belts. Take the money they would’ve cost, and give the best middle school teacher in each district an allexpense paid weekend trip to Key West every year. The state’s tax funds would be better spent, and the students would see the benefit more directly.

The Career Fair, The Career Fair, The Career Fair!

More than just a mass of warm, hopeful bodies all gathered together in narrow byways, heaving and wriggling in a mess of ill-fitting suits, crammed-in stalls replete with equal parts disinterested or over-zealous attendants, sharp-eyed representatives despondently shuffling through a stack of résumés.

More than just a day for the feverishly nervous interviewees, clutching at express-purchased briefcases or portfolios, dug out from parents’ closets or yanked from the university’s bookstore shelves in a moment of uncertain, barely-willing desperation.

More than just the culmination of a semester’s spent compiling the perfect résumé, the perfect portfolio, the best sort of font with the best sort of spacing with the best sort of action verbs; more than just any of this.

The career fair is something to prepare for, and the career fair is something worthwhile.

Though not many student attendees will come away from the career fair with a definite interview, the opportunity for networking is not something to miss.

Establishing relationships with employers and their representatives, distributing résumés or portfolios, educating yourself about what organizations or firms are interested in hiring — these are all valuable payoffs to attending, and, though a hassle and an inconvenience, all reasons for marking out the date on your calendar.

Next week, three career fairs will take place at Iowa State. The first, on Tuesday, is the granddaddy of them all — the Engineering Career Fair — which spans across both the extent of Hilton Coliseum and the upper floors of the Scheman Building. The doors to both will open at noon and close at 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, both the Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair (at Hilton), and the People to People Career Fair (at Scheman) will take place. Both will open at noon and close at 6 p.m.

Attending these career fairs might not at first seem like a particularly attractive prospect, or a particularly useful one. Some will say that it’s only the upperclassmen who benefit. The weather likely will be cold, dressing up might be off-putting, you might have to miss a class or two. But there’s still value in attending.

Beside the benefits already mentioned, and aside from the platitudes often heard — the importance of dressing appropriately, coming prepared, visiting employers you’re most interested in first and much more — there is one last thing we’d like to remind you of: learn from your surroundings.

See what others are doing well. See what others aren’t doing well. This is an excellent opportunity to survey the competition, and to modify your strategies accordingly.

In any case, choosing to attend one or more of the career fairs will not in any way work against you. You’ll never discover what opportunities exist without seeking them proactively, and there’s simply no reason not to give them at least a shot. Put yourself out there.

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By Andrew.Smith @iowastatedaily.com The Iowa State tennis team returned from Pennsylvania last weekend boasting a 2-1 record with two dominate performances over Villanova and Lehigh.

The Cyclones will head to Iowa City, where they will face Montana on Saturday and their in-state rival, the Iowa Hawkeyes, on Sunday.

Iowa State is coming off two 6-1 victories this past weekend and hopes to keep the momentum going against Montana at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex.

“We still need to go out there and compete,” coach Armando Espinosa said. “They are gonna be able to put the ball back to us, so that’s gonna be on us if we are focused enough to go out there and beat them or we are going to beat ourselves.”

The Grizzlies (1-1, 0-0 Big Sky) are coming off a win over Lewis Clark State, notching their first win of the season after a tough defeat at the hands of Washington State, 7-0.

Iowa State will then shift its focus to the Hawkeyes (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

The Hawkeyes recently shut out Northern Illinois 7-0 on Jan. 28 .

The last match between Iowa State and Iowa was in 2014-15, when the Hawkeyes took the dual 4-1.

But recent results in matches don’t deter Espinosa.

“I think we match up really well against their singles matches,” he said. “I think we have a couple people who have beaten a few people on their side, and we have had close losses as well.”

As Espinosa said earlier in the season, the story of the Cyclones’ success must come in the form of doubles.

The pairing of Margarita Timakova and Annabella Bonadonna finished the Pennsylvania trip on a high note, going 2-1 in doubles and sweeping the last two matches.

Other than that, Iowa State was streaky as far as performances go.

“I thought we had a pretty good showing against Temple. Temple is a very

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Senior Samantha Budai prepares to return the ball during her singles match against Kansas on April 10, 2016. Budai and the Cyclones will play Iowa and Montana this weekend.

good doubles team,” Espinosa said. “We came out and played Villanova and lost a doubles point.

“We rebounded pretty well against Lehigh, but still, we should of been able to clinch all three doubles points.”

The Iowa State players know that doubles is a focal point and can be a crucial in determining whether the match is a win or loss.

“We are working very hard in doubles,”

Bonadonna said. “We need those points.

We are going to be practicing all week in doubles.”

The Cyclones will need more consistency in doubles matches, and the youngsters will again be called upon to step up and face a tall task of taking on a lineup full of seasoned players.

“We need to be aggressive,” Maty Cancini said. “We need to get every point we can in order to win.”

MEET INFO When: Saturday Where: Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City Who: Iowa, Iowa State, Montana

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Sophomore forward Jon Severson pursues the puck against Robert Morris on Jan. 27. The Cyclones swept Robert Morris and will try to continue that success against Lindenwood on Friday and Saturday.

2016 championship rematch pits Cyclones with Lindenwood

By Mary.Rominger @iowastatedaily.com It’s down to the nitty-gritty in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, as teams are entering their last full month of hockey before postseason play begins.

The No. 8 Cyclones start the crucial month of February hockey on the road for a rematch against No. 11 Lindenwood. Puck drop will be at 7 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m.

Saturday.

Both teams met in the national championship last season, when the Lions topped Iowa State 2-1 to win it all. They faced off again in October, and the Cyclones were able to pull out a sweep.

Iowa State is coming off a sweep over Robert Morris, which could prove to be turning point after going through a fivegame losing skid.

Last weekend, the Cyclones had to overcome an adverse lineup with a handful of players out due to injury, sickness and the 2017 Winter University Games. But things are now looking up for the projected lineups this weekend.

“Guys are getting closer to full health,” coach Jason Fairman said. “We will see. We are closer than we were last week.”

“Today, I skated for the first time,” said

Aaron Azevedo, who was out with an injury.

“I think I’ll be back this weekend, hopefully.”

Azevedo’s return is perfect timing heading into a matchup with a skilled team like the Lions.

“They have the toughest strength of schedule,” Fairman said. “And they’re always there at the end of the year, regardless of what their record is, so I would expect nothing less.”

To defeat the Lions, it’ll be key for the Cyclones to stay strong in the neutral zone and prevent the Lions from getting a quick transition.

“If we can maintain the possession, we will be all right,” Azevedo said. “And keep shooting the puck. We need to keep getting shots, and that paid off last weekend, so hopefully we can continue it onto this weekend.”

The Cyclones are currently No. 1 in the Central States Collegiate Hockey League (CSCHL) standings and sit in the top 10 in the ACHA, which is exactly where they want to build from in order to continue their quest for the three titles within their reach: the regular season, playoffs and national championship.

“February is always important; it’s the last handful of games that determine rankings and playoff positions,” Fairman said. “We want that CSCHL regular season title.”

Iowa State junior Jhoanmy Luque jumps into the pit during the women’s long jump finals at the Big 12 Indoor Championships on Feb. 26, 2016. Luque recently won Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week.

After surge in rankings, women’s track, field focuses on consistency

By Kyle.Heim @iowastatedaily.com Jhoanmy Luque’s personal-record mark in the triple jump at the Black and Gold Premier last weekend not only catapulted her toward the top in the NCAA for the event but also contributed to Iowa State’s surge in the team rankings.

Her performance earned her Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week, and she’ll be back in action this weekend for the Cyclones, who climbed 49 spots to No. 39 in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association poll, at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational.

“I [worked] on my technique a lot for the triple jump during the fall semester,” Luque said. “So I think that was reflected in my first meet. ... I know we had been working a lot, but at the same, it was really surprising. I never thought that I would PR [personal record] in my first meet for the triple jump.”

The Cyclones will send a team of mostly sprinters and field athletes to the meet, with Luque entered in both the long jump and triple jump.

Luque said her goal for the long jump is to improve on the mark she recorded at the Larry Wieczorek Invite on Jan. 20 in Iowa City, 20 feet 6.5 inches, and climb higher in the national rankings for the event.

As for the triple jump, an event in which she owns the second-best mark in the nation, Luque isn’t necessarily going for another personal record at Nebraska.

“I know it’s really hard to get another PR after a week,” she said. “So for the triple jump, just be consistent with my mark. I’m still working on my technique, and hopefully that will give me another good mark.”

The Cyclones entered 13 athletes into events this weekend, including Aleenah Marcucci and Emma Whigham in the pentathlon and a group of four in the weight throw — Tessa Krempel, Ariana Kuhn, Christabel Okeke and Megan Wiese.

Like Luque, Kuhn, a transfer from Western Kentucky, also has gotten off to a strong start this indoor season.

In her Iowa State debut at the Hawkeye Invite on Jan. 13 in Iowa City, the senior thrower recorded a personal-best and first-place mark in the weight throw.

“It was remarkable,” Kuhn said about her first competition of the season. “I was just honestly in shock... Just experiencing it with my teammates who are like my family, that was just an amazing time.”

Now, the focus has shifted to consistency. “ ... That’s how you can get the good marks is if you’re consistent,” Kuhn said.

Competition for the Cyclones at the Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska, will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Friday.

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The Story County Board of Supervisors has made a change in county regulations that could make Story County a leader in solar enegy production over the coming years.

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County hopes to become leader in solar energy

By Austin Harrington Staff writer, Ames Tribune

The Story County Board of Supervisors has made a change in county regulations that could make Story County a leader in solar energy production over the coming years.

The adopted regulations, which officially became effective Thursday, create a path to allow the construction of commercial solar farms in unincorporated Story County.

For several years, Story County has adopted regulations to address

“non-commercial” solar projects for residential and commercial properties, outlining standards for building or roof-mounted and freestanding solar panels that serve a particular property.

The newly altered regulations allow for solar panel systems to be designed solely for direct distribution to the electrical grid, according to a press release. That makes it possible for the county to evaluate and act on commercial solar farms, just as the county has been on the forefront of other forms of green energy in the state, according to Rick Sanders, Chair of the Board of Supervisors.

“We are ahead of the game now with solar, just as we were with wind farms,” Sanders said in the press release.

Sanders said he believes the coun-

County reaches milestone

By Dan Mika Staff writer, Ames Tribune The Story County Community Foundation now holds more than $10 million in funds after a flurry of donations late last year.

The foundation reached the milestone after a massive holiday donation season from local nonprofits and residents who hold funds with the group, executive director Jennifer Garst said, along with a local nonprofit moving its money to the group.

“We basically had $900,000 in donations at the end of last year,” Garst said. “It was the last-minute rush, and ours was particularly big this year.”

Contributions to those individual funds are eligible to the Endow Iowa tax credit, a state program designed to encourage citizens to retain their money to benefit their communities instead of leaving it to their family or from moving out of state if they leave Iowa to retire.

Up to 25 percent of money donated to Endow Iowa-eligible groups can be used as a tax credit in addition to federal tax deductions.

Garst said the foundation manages the money within those individual funds and helps fundholders make their own contributions to causes of their choosing.

“They might be buying new hymnals for their church, they might be buying groceries for the food shelf,” said Chuck Glatz, chairman of the foundation’s board.

The foundation itself disbursed $540,570 in competitive grants to local companies last year, mostly from gambling revenue dividends the state gives to counties without casinos. State law restricts foundations using the Endow Iowa tax credit from spending more than 5 percent of their fund on their own grants per year.

Glatz said the Foundation’s major donation in 2016 was a $25,000 for an expansion to the Cambridge Fire Station, along with donations for legal services to mentally ill Story County residents, refrigerators and ovens for local food banks, emergency rent and utility assistance for the Ames Emergency Residence Project and more.

Garst said it’s unlikely the Legislature will consider the credit for dissolution to remedy the state’s $110 million budget shortfall this year. She said as long as the tax credit is in place, Story County nonprofits will continue to reap the Foundation’s benefits.

“This $10 million will shed $500,000 a year forever,” she said. “These dollars will outlive us.”

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ty will likely be held up as a model for other counties hoping to move in the same direction with solar farms.

“I fully expect that other jurisdictions in Iowa, and well as throughout the Midwest, will review our regulations and use them as they develop their own strategies,” Sanders said.

Sanders also noted that wind farms in Story County have had a similar effect in the region.

The development and approval of commercial solar farm regulations is the first of many tasks identified

in the board’s Cornerstone to Capstone Plan Implementation Matrix.

The C2C Plan is Story County’s comprehensive long-range plan, looking forward to 2036. The plan includes economic prosperity goals, such as adopting strategies that support and encourage a strong, vibrant economy, while also creating a balanced approach to environmental sustainability. The implementation of solar farm regulations is the first product to come forth towards achieving those goals, according to the press release.

Management done for state highway

By Austin Harrington Staff writer, Ames Tribune A corridor management plan was recently completed for the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway with the purpose of bringing more attention and travelers to the towns that the Lincoln Highway touches.

The Lincoln Highway is Iowa’s longest byway, or state-designated scenic or heritage roadway, according to a press release. The highway spans 460 miles through Iowa from Clinton to Council Bluffs, while passing through Story County and Ames. It also served as the first coast-tocoast improved highway in the United States after it’s creation in 1913.

The plan is a long-term outline for the byway and identifies future opportunities to work with communities, highlights local attractions and develops ideas for bringing more travelers to Lincoln Highway towns, according to Jan Gammon, byway coordinator for Ames-based Prairie Rivers of Iowa, the group that completed the plan.

“I think it draws attention back to the Lincoln Highway because a lot of people either forgot about it, or didn’t know about it,” Gammon said.

The Iowa Department of Transportation has a program that regulates byways in the state, which are typically defined as specified routes that don’t include main paths, such as interstates. According to the DOT, the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway is one of 11 state or nationally recognized byways in Iowa. With being recog-

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The highway spans 460 miles through Iowa from Clinton to Council Bluffs, while passing through Story County and Ames.

nized as a byway by the DOT comes the responsibility of coming up with a long-term corridor plan.

According to Gammon, this is the first time a plan has been created for the Lincoln Highway in more than 10 years.

“There was one done back in 2005 by Iowa State (University),” Gammon said. “It talked more about the physical aspects of the road, like where it turns and what it went through.”

Gammon said the newly completed 400-page corridor plan is much more comprehensive than the previous version.

The new plan focuses on the “six intrinsic qualities that make up a byway.”

Those include archaeological, cultural, historical, natural, recreational and scenic.

More Video: Prohm talks Jok, Iowa “So this new corridor plan talks about each of those qualities in each of the 13 counties that it goes through,” Gammon said.

Those sites could include things such as lo-

cal scenic attractions and historical features, as well as popular events.

To get suggestions about what people in each community would like to see along the corridor, Gammon held public input meetings in each county.

According to her, many people suggested things like preservation of historic places on the route such as a bridge in Tama and other places where the Lincoln Highway’s original path is still visible.

In the Story County meetings, Gammon said people wanted to preserve areas where the Lincoln Highway and Jefferson Highway meet near Colo, as well as protect the large sycamore tree at the intersection of Lincoln Way and University Boulevard.

Gammon said the next step is to send it to boards of supervisors and various cities in each of the 13 counties to use as a tool for planning in the future.

The full plan is available for viewing on the Prairie Rivers of Iowa at www. prrcd.org.

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