Focus fails
Career fair guide
Cyclones’ mistakes cost them in Saturday’s 79–75 loss to Kansas State
What to expect and how to prepare for meeting potential employers
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MONDAY
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February 8, 2010, Volume 204 >> Number 95 >> 40 cents >> iowastatedaily.com >> An independent newspaper serving Iowa State since 1890
Wrestling
Program first ever to achieve 1,000 wins By Jake Calhoun Daily Staff Writer The ISU wrestling team became the first collegiate wrestling program in the nation to reach 1,000 all-time dual victories with its victory over Arizona State, 30–10, Sunday in Tempe, Ariz. The Cyclones captured seven victories of the dual meet’s 10 matches against the Sun Devils, nabbing one fall, one technical fall, a major decision and a win by forfeit in four of the seven victories. “It’s something special to be a part of as a senior,” said Jake Varner, who won by forfeit to improve his career record to 112–10 at Iowa State. “A thousand wins in dual meet competition is pretty impressive, and to be a part of that is kind of a special thing.” Iowa State (11–2, 2–0 Big 12) began the dual with the marquee match, pitting fifth-ranked Andrew Long against third-ranked Anthony Robles. Long recorded two takedowns, a two-point nearfall and three-point nearfall within the first two periods to take a 10–3 lead heading into the third period. Robles chose to start from the top position to begin the third period, never letting Long out of his grip to record three three-point nearfalls to stage the comefrom-behind victory over Long by a decision of 12–10. “He’s right where he needs to be,” first-year ISU coach Kevin Jackson said of his 125-pounder. “[Robles] is a special kid. He’s an expert in a couple things that he does, and unfortunately Andrew allowed him to catch his wrists and once [Robles] gets control of your wrists, he can score a lot of points and he can turn you because that’s what he does and that’s what he does best. What’s most important is that Andrew realized what he would need to do to beat [Robles] and I think he recognizes that now.” Long suffered his fifth loss of the season by the three different wrestlers.
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Safety
Search for the missing Disappearances of people produce various reactions By Sarah Haas Daily Staff Writer Although authorities have released relatively little information about Jon Lacina, the ISU community has kept him in its thoughts. “Any time a situation like this happens, it sends certain shock waves through a community,” said Jeffery K. Ellens, ISU Student Counseling Service staff psychologist. “Situations like these are difficult to cope with, difficult to resolve in one’s mind because we don’t have much information to go on.” He encourages people to find support in family and friends. “It’s healthy to have support and talk about how you’re feeling,” Ellens said. Yet there are a number of other activities that can help to cope, and peoples’ stress mechanisms vary
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Megan Phelan, left, junior in elementary education, and Lacie Corsaut, junior in elementary education, hold candles at the vigil for Jon Lacina on Thursday at the Campanile. Attendance peaked at more than a dozen students who held a moment of silence and shared prayers for the missing student. Photo: Logan Gaedke/Iowa State Daily
Multiple systems in place to ensure people are found By Jenna Nikkel Daily Correspondent
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Since the search for missing ISU student Jon Lacina began Jan. 30, law enforcement members have not paused in their investigation. They took action immediately after Lacina’s father reported him missing. Shortly after the report was taken, an ISU emergency alert was sent to all students, asking them to contact the ISU Police Department with any information. This speedy response is not always the case in incidences of missing adults. According to an article from the Minnesota House of Representatives, Brian and Annette Swanson, as well as Dale and Sally Zamlen, said they were shocked by the lack of immediate action taken by police when they reported their sons missing. While driving early in the morning of May 14, 2008, Brandon Swanson, of Minnesota, got stuck in a ditch. He called his parents for help, but never received it. While his parents were on their way to help,
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Three-hundred-thirty-two people are currently listed as missing on the Missing Persons Information Clearinghouse in Iowa. The Amber Alert stands for America’s Missing Broadcast Emergency Response. It is designed to alert the public when a child has been abducted and is in danger. The Wireless Amber Alert program works with law enforcement, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and wireless carriers to provide free text alerts when an Amber Alert is issued. Some counties and states partner with A Child is Missing Alert program to set up an alert system that can make a thousand calls per minute. Some states, like Ohio, have missing adult alerts, similar to an Amber Alert, for senior citizens and mentally impaired persons. In alerts like these, actions are taken to contact media outlets statewide, alert truckers and post relevant information on electronic billboards, as well as other procedures. Not all states have a missing adult alert, including Iowa.
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Code Adam is an alert used in businesses, shopping malls and many other establishments. If a child is reported missing in a store, for example, a Code Adam is announced over the loud speaker. It includes the description of the child and what he or she is currently wearing. If child is not found within 10 minutes, the police are called. U.S. Senate bill S.1301 — A Child is Missing Alert and Recovery Center Act — is being reviewed by a committee right now. The bill requests the Attorney General to give funding through a grant to the A Child is Missing Alert and Recovery Center. A Silver Alert works much like an Amber Alert, only it is used in relation to individuals, particularly the elderly, with Alzheimer’s or other cognitive diseases. Congressman Tom Latham, R-Iowa, worked to promote the Silver Alert program in Washington and tried securing grants for the program. The National Center for Missing Adults is the national clearinghouse. It was established as such in October 2000 by Kristen’s Law.
City of Ames
Variety Show
CyRide receives funding, overhaul
Performers entice gathered crowd
By Allison Suesse Daily Staff Writer The city of Ames capital improvement plan features more “aggressive” updates this year for the CyRide bus system as a result of a 27 percent ridership increase, said Sheri Kyras, CyRide director of transit. These updates are made possible by federal grant money, ISU monetary support and the city of Ames. Each year, CyRide receives grant money from the federal government. This year CyRide received about $18.5 million that will be used over the next five years and fund seven expenditures. Proposed improvements would not be possible without federal aid, though the city of Ames will be funding a total of $3,661,238 and Iowa State will be funding a total of $800,000 from student fees over the next five years. City manager Steve Schainker noted that the city’s proposal for the capital improvements plan was based on the
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By Abigail Barefoot Daily Staff Writer Laughter and excitement filled the Great Hall in the Memorial Union this weekend as Variety Show 2010: Living the Lyrics hosted its semi-finals. Varieties second cuts were the first performances opened to the general public. The show featured many ISU students. The first cuts were closed to the public and served as a trial run to help decide which group would perform on which night. The show was split up into two groups, with half the performances Friday and the other half competing Sunday. Each night held two showings of the performance. This year many different talents, including singing, dancing from the Iowa State Swing Club and a saxophone group, were showcased. The show was broken up into two categories. First there were greek variety skits, which were 20-minute mini-musicals that the students wrote, choreographed and performed themselves. The second group was the vignette groups, which consisted of soloists and smaller groups showing off their wide range of talents. Addie Hillmer, freshman in animal ecology, watched Varieties for the first time. “I absolutely loved it,” Hillmer said.
Chaos in Candyland performs its skit for the greek varieties show Friday. Photo: Karuna Ang/Iowa State Daily
The crowds at the Sunday show seemed to agree with Hillmer, with many of the audience members laughing and applauding throughout the show. The Great Hall was filled with parents, friends and people there just to support the various performers. For Hillmer and her friends, the swing dancing vignette was their favorite part of the show.
“The swing dancing was amazing,” Hillmer said. “I wish I could just throw people in the air like that.” Hillmer plans on going to finals as well, after enjoying the semi-finals. Winners were announced after Sunday’s 5 p.m. show. The groups were Chaos in Candyland, Sibling Smackdown and Camp Ottowatta Be Here. These winners will move on to finals in two weeks and compete for a
chance to have a spot in next year’s Varieties, as well as bragging rights. If you missed the excitement, finals will be held Feb. 19 and 20. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for the general public, with a price increase of $1 the day of the show. Tickets are general admission and will be available through the Maintenance Shop box office or by phone at 515-294-8349.