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Army ROTC students traveled to New Mexico on Sunday to participate in the Bataan Death March reenactment. Ten survivors of the actual Bataan Death March attended the memorial march.
CADETS MARCH IN BATAAN MEMORIAL Participants run to honor deceased soldiers, survivors By Mackensie.Moore @iowastatedaily.com Nine ISU ROTC cadets participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March this year, marching and running 26.2 miles to honor soldiers who became prisoners of war during World War II in the Philippine jungle. There are two routes participants could choose from during the memorial march: the honorary route and the full route. The honorary route is shorter, consisting of 14.2 miles in length for participants who would like help memorialize what soldiers endured but do not wish to march the full route. These participants do not receive awards. Participants that participated in the full route marched a full 26.2 miles, in which awards were presented to the top
two finishers of each category. Cadet Raymond Kiemen, senior in interdisciplinary studies, was the officer and cadet in charge of the cadets for this year’s memorial marathon. This year was Kiemen’s third year participating in the Bataan Memorial Death March. “The event is not just something for cadets, it’s for all military and is respected throughout the entire military,” Kiemen said. Cadet Dani Hadaway, junior in biology, competed in the full route of the memorial marathon and placed sixth among ROTC females in the light division, finishing the 26.2 miles in a total of five hours, 54 minutes and 50 seconds. The day before the memorial marathon, a full-day event occurred that memorialized recent Bataan Death March survivors who died, as well as allowing current survivors in attendance to share their stories. “Less and less survivors attend every year, so they always announce the name
and rank of the survivors not in attendance that year,” Kiemen said. Approximately 10 survivors were in attendance this year. On the day of the memorial marathon, the survivors met all participants at the beginning of the march and shook their hands. Survivors were also at the end of the march, rooting participants on as they crossed the finish line. “We got to listen to their stories for about an hour,” Hadaway said. “It was really interesting to hear what it was actually like, not just from a textbook, but what it was actually like to be there.” Hadaway said she was most interested in the stories that the survivors shared. She said that the stories were both heartbreaking and graphic of all that the soldiers had to endure. “I can’t even imagine all that they went through, and the fact that they were able to bounce back from that after seeing what they saw and get back to everyday life,” Hadaway said. Fortunately the weather agreed
with the memorial marathon this year. Participants experienced the event around a high of 77. “It was hotter than what we’re used to in Iowa, but for the desert, I’d say it was perfect weather for running a marathon,” Hadaway said. Throughout the course, every two miles, volunteers were posted with water and fruit to help hydrate the participants. “It was all really motivating, especially to know that in just another two miles you were going to get another drink of water,” Hadaway said. While this was Hadaway’s first year competing, she said that the experience was irreplaceable and plans to participate again next year. “There are people from around that country and all branches of military that come together. It just shows the brotherhood that exists throughout the military,” Hadaway said. “The whole event is just very humbling and I’ll definitely go back next year.”
GSB now accepting Executive Cabinet applications By William.Dyke @iowastatedaily.com The Government of the Student Body is now accepting applications for the Executive Cabinet. With the Fall 2014 semester, a new senate will take over, and with the new senate the president
and vice president-elect will have new cabinet members. Hillary Kletscher, incumbent vice president and president-elect, highly encourages all students to apply. “We’re looking for students with initiative, they’re self-starters, they want to help the student body and leave Iowa State better than when they first came,”
Hillary said. The Executive Cabinet is a close group of advisers to the president and develops and executes policy initiatives to advance student interests. Cabinet officers are appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate. Some of the special initiatives headed by the cabinet
this year include the Bike Share Program and Sexual Assault Support. Applicants are encouraged to have well-developed leadership, communication and managerial skills, as well as specializations depending upon the position — i.e., financial knowledge to coincide with the financial advocate
position. “The Cabinet also serves on university committees in regards to their interests and their cabinet title,” Kletscher said. Michael Hoefer, incumbent director of student affairs and vice president-elect, mentioned
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Campustown options expand with construction of student apartments By Kelsey.Batschelet @iowastatedaily.com
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Steven Schainker, city manager of Ames, said building a new housing facility would be detrimental to the community at the City Council meeting Wednesday.
Breckenridge Group no longer pursuing rezoning for housing By Emelie.Knobloch @iowastatedaily.com Breckenridge Group withdrew their application for a rezoning request for a new student housing development at the March 25 city council meeting. “Yesterday we received a request from the applicant to remove the item from the agenda,” said Judy Parks, attorney for the city of Ames. “The application for the Breckenridge addi-
tion has been withdrawn.” Breckenridge had made a request to change the 28.9 acres of land from the special-government and airport land to residential medium-density land. Breckenridge had planned to build a new student housing rental development with a mix of residential unit types ranging from two-family town-
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Campustown housing options expand as Gilbane Development Company begins work on an all-inclusive student apartment building on Lincoln Way. “The location is ideal, offering students the opportunity to live just across the street from campus — a walking distance of about 500 feet,” said Russell Broderick, senior development manager at Gilbane. Construction began this month at the 2320 Lincoln Way site, where First National Bank was previously located. The site is being developed by Gilbane into a modern apartment building with a residential-life program. The new building directly across from campus will house 320 beds, have high-end amenities and easy access to the university campus and the surrounding commercial district. “Being in the Campustown area is also ideal in that it allows students to enjoy the retail and dining conveniences right outside their door,” said Broderick. The site will offer students amenities such as a computer center, controlled entrances, coffee bar, fitness center, tanning beds, study rooms and a courtyard with a
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Gilbane recently began construction and development at 2320 Lincoln Way site, where First National Bank and Lorry’s Coffee were previously located. The side will be developed into a modern apartment building with a residential-life program.
fire pit and hammocks. Wi-fi and internet will be included in rent. Available apartments will be furnished and come equipped with amenities that are often not found in student apartments such as washers and dryers, granite counters and large walk-in closets. The all-inclusive community style of living offered by the apartment building varies from the more traditional apartments in Campustown. The community environment
that Gilbane hopes to create at 2320 Lincoln Way mirrors the social aspects of dorm life while offering a living space that is more comfortable and less utilitarian than those often found in residential halls on campus, according to the company. The building will be a part of Gilbane’s “The Next Level of Student Housing” program, which combines the conventional aspects of college life, such as residential programs, with an off-campus
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March 15 Atakilti Berhe, 19, 2608 Helser Hall, was arrested and charged with simple misdemeanor assault and public intoxication at the 100 block of Welch Avenue (reported at 12:15 a.m.). Ross Vanderlaan, 23, 301 South Russell Ave., was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated (second offense) at Gray Avenue and Lincoln Way (reported at 1:33 a.m.). Zachary Breja, 19, 117 McDonald Drive, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated at Lettie Street and South Wilmoth (reported at 4:10 a.m.). Michaela Stewart, 26, 3857 Woodland Ave., Apt. 4, West Des Moines, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated, excessive speed and failure to prove security against liability at University Boulevard (reported at 10:33 p.m.).
March 16 An officer investigated a property damage collision. Andrea Thede, 33, 810 L Ave., Boone, was subsequently arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated, failure to maintain control, use of an electronic
Climate Action Iowa joins ISU, focuses on environmental issues
communication device while driving and failure to prove security against liability at Sheldon Avenue and Sheldon Extension (reported at 1:01 a.m.). Adam Theil, 21, 2310 Mortensen Road, Unit 6, was arrested and charged with public intoxication at Mortensen Parkway and Welch Road (reported at 2:09 a.m.). Adelmo Gracia, 21, 12899 Oliver Ave. South, Burnsville, MN, was cited for possessing an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle at Chamberlain Street and Stanton Avenue (reported at 2:44 a.m.). An officer identified a homeless individual who was possibly experiencing emotional difficulties at the Memorial Union (reported at 7:34 p.m.).
March 17 An individual reported water damage as a result of a faucet that had not been turned off at Gilman Hall (reported at 4:35 a.m.). An officer investigated a property damage collision at the 1300 block of U Avenue (reported at 2:03 p.m.). An individual reported the theft of an iPod at Lied Recreation Center (reported at 7:48 p.m.).
While weather is a concern to most people, one new club at Iowa State is more concerned about the bigger picture: the climate and what might specifically be causing weather changes. Climate Action Iowa, a new club that was kick-started this January, was established for students interested in environmental problems, such as climate change. “We are organizing students, interns and volunteers to educate the public, build coalitions, promote grassroots power and train the next generation of environmental leaders as part of our grassroots efforts,” said Kelsey Roehrich, senior in public relations and president of Climate Action Iowa. Climate Action Iowa was created because environmental problems, like climate change, are becoming increasingly more severe. Climate Action Iowa members want to make sure lawmakers know that the environment is important to their constituents. Climate Action Iowa works with the League of Conservation Voters, an environmental group placed in 30 states that works to turn green and sustainable values into national, state and local priorities. They also organize students to advocate for sound environmental laws and campaign for pro-environment candidates. Mackenzie Waldon, a member of Climate Action Iowa, said starting the club at Iowa State was relatively easy because there are similar coalitions in Iowa and throughout other universities across the country. Climate Action Iowa has progressed into a much larger group of young activists over the semester. Merry Rankin, director of sus-
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Climate Action Iowa, a new club that was started in January 2014, was established for students interested in environmental problems, such as climate change. The club has reached out to other sustainability groups on campus.
tainability at Iowa State, said she was glad to see students taking initiative and raising awareness about environmental issues. She also said Climate Action Iowa has reached out to other sustainability groups on campus to make connections and work together in making students more aware of environmental and sustainability issues. In the future, Climate Action Iowa hopes to send a delegation of ISU students to the Iowa State Capitol for the upcoming environmental lobby day. This year, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., will headline the event. “Every year, over 30 environmental organizations from across the state come together to let legislators know Iowans value the quality of life and economic benefits that
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through speeches and articles, but actually doing something and making something happen is a whole different story,” said Presha Kardile, senior in management and GSB director of student diversity. The event is going to look like a mini club fest for diversity, Kardile said. Departments and student organizations will get together to educate the ISU population on the resources available for students of diversity and organizations that aim to promote diversity. “This is the first time ever that this has happened at Iowa State, so if people come they will get to experience something that has never happened before,” Kardile said. Iowa State is home to 7,486 U.S. minority and international students, making up 22.5 percent of the student body population. Forty-nine percent of the student body population is made up of women. “We live in a world where we now need to understand where others are coming from if you want to live in a peaceful environment,” Kardile said. Last year, Kardile began to see if anyone would have interest in an event like this. Since then she has organized 13 departments and organizations to participate in the fair. Kardile said that al-
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though it is a fair for diversity, the event is for everyone, not only for students who require these services. “I think one of the coolest learning opportunities we have as college students is to be interacting with diverse groups and meeting people who are different from us, and this resource fair is a onestop-shop opportunity to have these interactions,” said Hillary Kletscher, vice president of GSB and senior in biological systems. The event will have resources for LGBT students as well as minority and international students. GSB has been reaching out more to diverse organizations in this past year, giving GSB the chance to engage in these diverse relationships and broaden their perspectives, Kletscher said. “Maybe it will help you be able to relate better to someone in your residence hall or someone in one of your classes,” Kletscher said. Kardile said it is important for GSB to reach out to students to not only educate people but also to give them the opportunity and information needed to get more involved with GSB. “We need a GSB that is representative of our student body, and you can’t do that if you don’t reach out to students,” Kardile said. Groups are always stronger when we work together, and we will all have greater accomplishments if we embrace each other’s differences and use them to our advantage. “You never know what you’ll learn. So, whether you’re there for five minutes or you’re there for an hour, you can learn something that will help you become more open-minded,” Kletscher said.
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high-end living space. “From roommate matching programs to fun resident events coordinated by our team, our professional staff is there to cater to student needs and help create a true ‘live, learn’ environment,” said Broderick. The luxury amenities and emphasis on catering to student needs makes some students wary of the price tag that may accompany the apartments. “I feel like it’d be really nice, but I
also feel like if it’s going to be that nice a lot of students can’t afford it without help,” said Mikayla Ahrens, sophomore in pre-business. Gilbane has not yet released final prices for the one, two or four bed apartments and was unable to say whether the rent would be comparable to other prices in the area. Students who are interested in exploring leasing options can stop by Gilbane’s temporary leasing center, managed by Asset Campus Housing, at 206 Welch Ave.
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zoning committee to combine the two annexations into one request. Kuester said this would make the process simpler and faster. There was a proclamation made for “Eco Fair Day” on March 29, 2014, and “Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance Month” to be the month of April. “Eco Fair Day” will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Center Gymnasium at 515 Clark Ave. in Ames. At the event, there will be educational booths and food. Ames residents can find the answers to energyefficiency, conservation and sustainability questions, according to the city of Ames website. Liquor licenses were also renewed for Café Northwest of 114 Des Moines Ave. and Paddy’s Irish Pub of 126 Welch Ave.
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the planning and zoning committee. The three of the six parties that filed the annexation petitions are a part of the consenting property owners. Three other properties will need to agree to make the property a consolidated island. “We are asking you to take the time and see if there are other property owners that would come in as consenting property owners,” Kuester said. The council approved taking the time to see if there are more property owners that would be willing to consent. “Now, this is all part of the school district, correct?” asked councilman Peter Orazem. Kuester responded that yes, the entire property is part of the school district. The city council also approved the planning and
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she explained, but not required so long as a strong desire and ability to learn the functions and rules is present. As the GSB works with over $2 million, it is important that the financial advocate has dedication to the field of finance and can work with students and other organizations to allocate funds. Kletscher also highlighted a few major cabinet positions, like chief of staff. “We’re looking for a student who has experience leading a team.” Kletscher said in regards to the chief of staff. “Someone who knows how to communicate, set expectations, keep people on task and the ability to motivate others.” Hoefer also mentioned that the position of election commissioner, which is typically held until graduation or retirement, is open for applications. “It’s really about representing all students and working to meet the needs of students,” Kletscher said. For more details about the Executive Cabinet functions and positions, you can go to gsb.iastate.edu or contact Hillary Kletscher at hillklet@iastate.edu.
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faculty member for one day or having an ISU faculty member’s child stay on campus for a short period of time are all events that are covered by the Children in the Workplace Policy. This also includes faculty members offering music lessons or graduate students offering tutoring to youth for more than one day. Activities that are exempt from both the Youth Activities Policy and the Children in the Workplace Policy and do not need to be registered through the Office of Risk Management include youth participation in the laboratory preschool and University Child Care, youth involvement as research subjects, youth coming on campus as part of a school field trip, university-advertised events that are not specifically offered for youth and youth working for an ISU department over the summer. “It really comes back to the program leader and what college department [or organization] is sponsoring the event and their way of managing it,” Johnson said. “Whether it’s a sports camp in the summer or a day-long retreat or private lessons, any of those things need to be managed correctly with having appropriate supervision, background checks and training for their program staff.” The Youth Activities Policy, the Children in the Workplace Policy and more information regarding youth and youth events on Iowa State’s campus can be found on the Office of Risk Management’s website.
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Because of the newest revisions to the Youth Activities and Children in the Workplace policies at Iowa State, Greek Getaway has been replaced by Greek Visit Day. The Office of Risk Management has administered the policies and procedures for youth events on campus over the past several years. The Youth Activities Policy and the Children in the Workplace Policy are the two policies that the Office of Risk Management enforces for youth events on campus. Steve Wieneke, risk specialist for the Office of Risk Management, said that both policies specifically state which events are included and exempt from coverage from these policies. Susie Johnson, the Office of Risk Management’s interim director, said the newest revisions were made in May 2013. In past years, Greek Getaway was a part of Greek Week. Both fraternities and sororities allowed students to stay overnight at the house they were looking into rushing. Katy Cran, assistant director of the Office of Greek Affairs, said that the National Panhellenic Conference, a governing body which oversees 13 of Iowa State’s sororities, felt there was too much of an insurance liability issue having high school girls stay overnight at sorority houses. The Office of Greek Affairs’ decision to no lon-
ger have high school girls spend the night at sorority houses as part of Greek Visit Day was a decision made collectively by the Office of Greek Affairs and the National Panhellenic Conference. Cran said overnight stays are more helpful for fraternities than sororities because sororities have their own formal recruitment process in the fall and fraternities do not. High school boys will have the option to spend the night before Greek Visit Day, formerly Greek Getaway, at a fraternity house. “We absolutely want to be compliant with both the [National Panhellenic Conference] and the university,” Cran said. Any activities covered by the Youth Activities Policy require background screenings of all the activity’s staff, staff training and management of supervising the youth. These activities include organized programs specifically offered to youth by the university, youth working in a laboratory with ISU faculty for more than one day, university-sponsored events coordinated with an outside party and youth programs that are on campus but are organized by a non-ISU party. Events covered by the Children in the Workplace Policy generally require written permission from department chairs and parents, background checks on the supervisors and safety protocol in place during the event. Youth who job shadow an ISU faculty member for one day, youth working in a laboratory with a
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U.S. Representative Bruce Braley spoke carelessly at a private fundraiser in Texas. His apology was discouraging to people in Iowa.
Braley insults Iowans with comments No election season ever seems to go by without at least one political candidate putting their foot in their mouth, soon followed by the form letter apology that is meant to smooth over the feathers of their offended constituents. Bruce Braley, a U.S. Representative for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District who is running for the Senate seat that will soon be left vacant by Sen. Tom Harkin, was certainly careless with his words when speaking at a private fundraiser in Texas. The incident, which is on video, shows Braley saying the following: “To put this in stark contrast, if you help me win this race, you may have someone with your background, your experience, your voice, someone who’s been literally fighting tort reform for 30 years in a visible and public way on the Senate Judiciary Committee or you might have a farmer from Iowa who never went to law school, never practiced law, serving as the next chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Because if Democrats lose the majority, Chuck Grassley will be the next chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.” Politicians often sit on committees that do not directly relate to a degree that they have obtained, and the Judiciary Committee is no exception. In this instance, Braley certainly gives the impression that a lawyer would inherently be a superior choice to that of a farmer for a Judiciary Committee chair. Besides the fact that Braley has insulted nearly every Iowan by snuffing the idea that a farmer could be capable of leading the Senate Judiciary Committee — a committee that Grassley not only already serves on but is a ranking minority member of — he also seems confused as to who exactly he would be representing in the Senate if he were to win the election in November. The fact that Braley made these comments to a room of potential donors in Texas alongside the words “your voice” should be discouraging to many Iowans as his constituents. Braley’s remarks seem to prove that he is out of touch with Iowa values, as well as the simple fact that we are the people he is hoping to represent. He is working to continue to be our voice, not the voice of trial lawyers in Texas. To add salt to the wound, Braley released an apology statement that appeared less than sincere, filled with examples of his own background and connections to farming. If this is an attempt to make the farmers of Iowa feel better, it certainly shouldn’t. Trying to say how he is just like all of the individuals he has just offended is not the wisest method for saving face. It seems to be the norm that politicians today assume potentially damaging comments at a private event can be quickly reversed with a few well selected words. Iowans don’t need to hear that Braley has “tremendous respect for Iowa farmers” after he has degraded them to a room full of donors. They need someone that will show that respect through their actions everyday and everywhere. Not only that, but words that a politician believes they are saying in private — although no words are truly private these days — seem to have that much more of a sting, since they are filled with more honesty than a public slip of the tongue. Iowans deserve a representative that is prepared to understand and work tirelessly to promote the values and needs of his or her constituents. Not for donors in another state.
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f you’re confused on whether dietary fat is good, bad or just not sure, the internet does more confusing than simplifying unless you don’t know what to look for. If you open a search browser you’ll likely find misleading headlines such as “Reducing fat melts away unwanted pounds!” and “Low-fat diet no boon to health” or ones like “Eat all the fried chicken you want!” and “Don’t fear the fat.” So where do we stand on fat? Can we really eat all the fried chicken we want and disregard “healthy” fats like avocados and olive oil? Well, despite the confusing titles, the one discouraging fear of fat may be onto something — if it is understood correctly. People need to put aside the fear that fat is bad for you and realize that ‘fat’, as a general term, is not the enemy. Fat is required for important body processes but it really depends on the type. The issue that gets us into trouble is that Americans like the wrong kinds of fats. People need to banish the fat phobia and become more educated on the different fats to understand why some are better than others. Now, differentiating dietary fats can get confusing. Trans fats and saturated fats get a lot of attention among consumers because of studies and links with cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and other health complications. These “bad fats” are getting most of the attention but the “good fats” should really get just as much for the benefits they provide. Fats are first separated into two groups, saturated and unsaturated. Chemically,saturated fats have no double bonds and all of their carbons are linked with hydrogens. They are
straight molecules that pack easily together, which explains why they are mostly solid at room temperature. Unsaturated fats are named for their chemical structure which has one or more double bonds, which takes away a hydrogen and thus make the structure unsaturated or “not full.” These molecules generally bend due to their double bond(s) and cannot pack together easily which explains why they are generally liquid at room temperature. Unsaturated fats are further subdivided to mono and polyunsaturated fats, categorized by whether they have only one double bond (mono) or more than two double bonds (poly). The ever praised omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids fall into the polyunsaturated fat category and are named for which carbon the first double bond is located: 3, the third from the end and 6, the sixth from the end. Trans fats are generally man-made by manipulation of the structure, hydrogenation, and they have properties of both saturated and unsaturated fats. There are a couple of dangers we face with misunderstanding the role of fat including missing out on the benefits of good fat, the dietary risks when we avoid fat, and developing chronic conditions when we eat too much of the wrong fats. The understanding of fat is a delicate balance between not eating too much of the wrong stuff, getting enough of the “right” stuff, and dispelling the long held fear of fat. Conventional wisdom and common belief says that it is best just to avoid fat all together. This is an uninformed view of how to regulate fat in the diet. Eating fat does not make you fat and is necessary to carry out important body functions. So the first problem with this view is that those who cut out fat are robbing their bodies of an impor-
tant macronutrient. The next issue with this belief are the dietary choices that come along with it. When you cut out fat, you have to replace it and in America it is usually replaced with refined carbs and sugar. This gives no real health benefit at all. So in attempt to be healthy by cutting out fat, a plan nutritionally backfires when you add excess carbohydrates and sugars to your diet. A third related issue with fearing fat and trying to cut it out of the diet is the tendency for consumers to eat more when they choose low-fat, no-fat, or reduced-fat products. Numerous studies have shown that when consumers consciously choose these products in effort to reduce fat in the diet, they actually end up eating more because they assume that lower fat means calorie free. Related to the three previous points, it is worth clarifying that the fats consumed should be from healthy sources, not trans fat and saturated fat foods. There is no need for to be afraid of fat when you are eating monounsaturated fats from nuts, olive oil, and avocado or polyunsaturated fats from salmon, walnuts, and canola oil. These fats offer the health benefits of cardiovascular disease prevention and of lowering bad cholesterol. As Americans, it is going to take some time to train our taste buds to enjoy healthy fat foods and limit the bad ones from fried foods, cakes, cookies and other “junk” foods. But I think that we can do it and head toward a more healthy relationship with fat by balancing our dietary choices. It is going to come down to the population’s willingness to accept the critical role of fat and choosing the kinds that are beneficial to health. Don’t cut out fat, just enjoy the good ones.
Push the envelope of scientific knowledge By Michael.Glawe @iowastatedaily.com
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here is a popular phrase used today that finds its origin — an origin forgotten by mutterers of the phrase — in the book “The Right Stuff” by author and journalist Tom Wolfe. That phrase is “pushing the envelope.” It means to go beyond the boundaries and limits of performance or to go above and beyond what was expected. Although Mr. Wolfe did not coin the saying — the “flight envelope” was originally technical jargon for the limits of an aircraft — it is rather unfortunate that we no longer assume the character of those words. Shouldn’t the phrase itself be reserved for those daring enough to push the limits of human capacity? The test pilots of the “Right Stuff” were, after all, constantly pushing the envelope, daring the aircraft they flew at the risk of their own lives. That was once a time when NASA and the astronauts of the “Right Stuff” were admired. Alas, this is no longer the case. That sort of barrier punching, at the time our greatest endeavor, is now a forgotten cause. The advancement of science and technology, the willingness to break through the boundaries of human understanding, requires us to be daring. If we are to truly push the envelope, as we once dared, we must surrender our credulity and embrace the principles of science. That is, however, difficult to accomplish when the pub-
lic has become disenchanted and the government reduces its investment. For instance, federal spending in research and development — the driver of technological and scientific discovery — has fallen sharply from $165.5 billion to $133.7 billion this year. A research-oriented institution such as Iowa State University should surely jump to protest. The decrease in spending is due in part to confusion surrounding the purposes of federal spending — the wrongdoings of austerity need not be reiterated at this time — but there is a shortfall of trust lent by the public to the scientific community that could prove to be a significant driver of disinterest. For instance, a HuffPost/ YouGov poll found that “only 36 percent of Americans reported having ‘a lot’ of trust that information they get from scientists is accurate and reliable.” Furthermore, 51 percent of those polled trust that information “only a little.” Much of the public distrust falls upon major political issues such as evolution and climate change — opposition to which is largely driven by religious and private interests. Why is it that science, a field dedicated to and molded by a never-ending scrutiny of itself, should suffer the taint of “public perception?” There really should be a rule that those who disrespect the mental labor of science should not be allowed the privilege of its products. We will then see how the dissenters fair.
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The advancement of science and technology — the willingness to break the boundaries of human understanding — requires us to be daring. To do so, we must embrace all of the principles of science.
Science appeals to our critical faculties through its greatest gift — the scientific method. Embracing this is the key to achieving scientific solidarity, and truly pushing the envelope of our minds. Getting people to accept that fact is of extreme importance. Science advocate and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson appeared on the Colbert Report earlier this month to discuss his new show “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey.” Throughout the interview, the host Stephen Colbert asked satirical questions which adequately represented much of the bland opposition to scientific principles. Neil deGrasse Tyson calmly and brilliantly responded to Colbert’s contentions. All defenders of science should take up the tone and demeanor in which he conducted the conversation. Countering the distrust in scientific principles, Tyson said, “Once a scientific truth emerges from a consensus of experiments and observations, that is the way of the
world.” He goes on further to eloquently reiterate the feeling of scientists towards non scientific dissension, “When different experiments give the same result, it is no longer subject to your opinion. That’s the good thing about science — its true whether or not you believe in it. That’s why it works.” Adding to that, science will go on with or without you. It will advance, tried and true, under great scrutiny and self-checking, despite the mob of unscientific opposition. But if we are to advance as a civilization, we must fight against our humanly shortcomings and come to a resolution on the matter. As Adam Smith once wrote, “Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition.” Lets break free from what William Blake called our “mind-forg’d manacles,” discover the truths of our world, and once again push the envelope of knowledge and understanding.
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Pro Day shows off skills Van Der Kamp ‘hit some nice ones’ for NFL scouts
George improves, will continue training at Iowa State before draft
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By Maddy.Arnold While 23 NFL scouts @iowastatedaily.com ran drills on the field, Kirby Van Der Kamp was killing It was 2:53 on Tuesday morning time. He could be seen in the when Jeremiah George woke up. back corner of the Bergstrom George laid awake in his bed unable Football Complex, just waiting to fall asleep. Later that morning, he for his chance. would work out in front of NFL scouts at Finally, his time had come. Iowa State’s Pro Day. It would be his last After nearly two hours of warmchance to convince NFL teams to sign ing up, Van Der Kamp finally took the him. practice field. “I actually warmed up twice because it took so long,” Van Der Kamp said. “In the weight room, I just cheered the guys on. I didn’t see a point in benching or running and straining anything before I punted. When they started position work, I warmed up again to make sure my foot was loose.” Van Der Kamp then headed to the practice field outside, which had a light layer of snow left over from the night before. A gusty wind didn’t make the conditions any easier for the NFL hopeful either. But by the end of the day, Van Der Kamp was pretty content with where he stood. “It was pretty much the tundra. Not quite the Kansas game what we had, but it was pretty slick out there,” Van Der Kamp said. “I was happy with what I did in those conditions. At the beginning I was just trying to get my footing out there, and after that I started to hit some nice ones.” Van Der Kamp finished the 2013 season with 84 punts, averaging 41.6 yards per punt. In fact, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper has Van Der Kamp listed as his topranked punter headed into the draft. While Kiper has him going as high as the third or fourth round of the draft, Van Der Kamp has very little expectations headed into draft day. He’s just hoping for the best, and seeing where it takes him. “You don’t really know how much a team is looking at you, or how much they’re really looking at a punter,” Van Der Kamp said. “I just expect to be a free agent and just hope for the best to be drafted.” Several other notable Cyclones took part in Iowa State’s Pro Day on Tuesday. Along with Jeremiah George, Jacques Washington and Deon Broomfield hoped to impress the scouts in attendance. Even Jeff Woody was out on the practice field looking to improve his draft stock. Whether or not these former Cyclones will be drafted this May, ISU strength and conditioning coach Yancy McKnight is extremely proud of his guys and knows that they are ready for the next level. “These guys did about nine weeks of training. They trained over spring break and put a ton of work in,” McKnight said. “It’s kind of the same old thing. What they put into it is what they get out of it. This is truly their last time competing as a Cyclone, Kelby Wingert/Iowa State Daily and it was a really successful day. The kids Both former ISU punter Kirby Van Der Kamp, left, and defensive linebacker Jeremiah came out and did a great job competing.” George ran drills before 23 NFL scouts for Pro Day in hopes of being drafted May 8.
“I laid there and then I laid there and I laid there. I couldn’t get back to sleep, but eventually I got back to sleep,” George said. “I took a shower in the morning. I was ready to go, man. I was excited.” Seven hours after he laid awake in the middle of the night, George was in the Bergstrom Football Complex with all eyes on him. The All-Big 12 First Team linebacker stepped up to the goal line with a row of NFL scouts 40 yards away waiting with stopwatches in hand. It took George 4.66 seconds to reach the scouts at the other end. His new 40-yard dash time was a drastic improvement over his performance at the NFL Combine in February where he ran a 4.91. Last season, George led the Big 12 in tackles per game [11.1] and led Iowa State in forced fumbles [3], sacks [3.5] and interceptions [2]. Pro Day was not only George’s chance to build on his senior season in front of scouts, but also make up for a less than perfect showing at the NFL combine last month. “I wanted to come out and show that the numbers I did at the combine weren’t how my athletic ability portrays on the field,” George said. “I didn’t feel like Jeremiah George when I ran at the combine. I didn’t feel good at all.” The 40-yard dash was not the only event in which George improved on since the combine. His vertical jump went from just 33 inches last month to 38.5 inches in front of the scouts March 25. George’s broad jump also improved. He went from jumping 116 inches last month to 129 inches. Finally, George racked up 30 reps on the bench press compared to 28 at the combine. “The combine is a stressful deal. It’s a tough situation. They put them under a lot of duress when they’re in [Indianapolis]. He had a little bit of a hamstring tweak when he was there,” said ISU director of strength and conditioning Yancy McKnight. “I thought he definitely helped himself today.” The next step for George will be preparing for the NFL Draft on May 8-10. He said he will take a few days off at home before working out with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 11. George said he will also train more at Iowa State and hopefully spend some time working with ISU defensive coordinator Wally Burnham before traveling home again to spend the draft with his family. “I saw a commercial for a movie called ‘Draft Day.’ I want to go to it on the first day of the draft because I know I’m not going to be picked on day one,” George said. “I’m realistic about that, but then sitting around on day two and day three. I can just enjoy it with my family.”
2014 NFL Draft The 2014 NFL Draft will start with the first round 7 p.m. May 8 at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The second and third rounds will take place 6 p.m. May 9 followed by rounds four through seven starting at 11 a.m. May 10.
Hoiberg provides confidence, prepares players for Sweet 16 By Dean.Berhow-Goll @iowastatedaily.com It’s no secret that ISU coach Fred Hoiberg has instilled a mountain of confidence in every one of his players. It’s also no secret it’s paid off at crucial times in Iowa State’s postseason run. In spots where it would only be natural to be alarmed and tighten up, the Cyclones have been as loose as their calm and collected head coach. “It’s just that confidence that he instills in us,” said senior forward Melvin Ejim. “Throughout the tournament, we knew it was going to be tough, and when we lost Georges we knew it was going to be even tougher. If it came down to the end of the game, we knew we had guys, we had toughness, we had people that we thought could secure the deal and we did that.” Ejim was referring to the hole Iowa State had to dig itself out of late against North Carolina in San Antonio. With 4:23 remaining in the game, Iowa State trailed 76-68 and with the team on its heels, it needed an answer and quick. Then, just as he had done on numerous occasions throughout the season, the Cyclones found an answer from Naz Long. Long hit a 3-pointer
to cut the lead to five and three minutes later hit a step-back in transition to tie the game at 81-all. So, how has Hoiberg helped the sophomore find his shot and confidence that went missing mid-season? “I think we catch coach Hoiberg’s vibes,” Long said. “He’s a very calm guy; everybody in Iowa knows him for that. He’s very cool, calm and collected. He’s never really nervous. In clutch situations he’s always calm.” Dustin Hogue, who averages 14 points and nearly eight rebounds per game in the postseason this year, said late in the game against the Tar Heels, it was a Hoiberg timeout that settled the team once the outcome looked bleak. “Him talking to us and him having the confidence that he does, that humbles us,” Hogue said. “Being down eight [points] late in that game to North Carolina, some of our guys started to panic and that’s [a] natural instinct that any guy’s going to have. Coach Hoiberg told us let’s get stops and that calm demeanor that he has brings a certain confidence to us to know that we’re going to be OK as long as we execute.” In the final five minutes of the five postseason games including the Big 12 Championship and the
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Head men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg gestures the number one toward the ISU crowd at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas after the Cyclones won 85-83 over the Tar Heels on Sunday to advance to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Championships.
two wins in the NCAA tournament, the Cyclones are scorching hot. In those last five minutes, Iowa State has hit 24-of-28 shots from the field and 8-of-9 3-pointers, which includes hitting their last three triples in a
row against the Tar Heels. Hoiberg gives all the credit to his squad, of course. “When you play a grind of a schedule like the Big 12 Conference, you’re going to be prepared for
anything,” Hoiberg said. “Then North Carolina, with that speed and size, for our guys to battle the way they did and continue to fight all the way to the final horn, it tells you everything you need to know about
our group. “There’s no fear with this group with whoever you’re playing. Whether it’s a high school group or if you’re playing the Lakers, they’re going to go out there and fight.”
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Feavel looks at possibilities of playing professionally By Will.Musgrove @iowastatedaily.com While taking off his gear after losing to Oklahoma in the American Collegiate Hockey Association Tournament, Jon Feavel knew his time as a member of Cyclone Hockey was over. But he felt like he had more to give on the ice. The senior has been one of Iowa State’s main offensive threats in the past four seasons, scoring 135 total points during his time as a Cyclone— which was the most of any player in that time span. He also earned several awards, was selected to two ACHA allstar games and competed in the World University Games. But now with his collegiate hockey days behind him and with graduation ahead, he is faced with the decision to either hang up his skates or try to pursue a professional hockey career. “If everything just fell apart and fizzled out for
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Senior right forward Jon Feavel takes off down the ice in pursuit of the puck while attempting to fend off a Minot State player. The Cyclones won 2-1 against the Beavers on Nov. 15.
me this year, I’d be like, I have a little bit of closure to my career,” Feavel said. “Let’s say I make a team, I am on a team. I might play one game and find out this is good enough for me. But
just having that, I just feel there is a little more I have left to explore.” Feavel has been looking into some minor hockey leagues around the nation to see if he can find
a spot on a roster somewhere and is even considering playing overseas. However, the meager compensation players make in these leagues will be the deciding factor if
he goes on to play professionally. He said he would have to sign with a team that will pay him enough to support his living expenses and student loans payments. To make sure Feavel finds this team, ISU coach Jason Fairman will reach out to professional coaches in the sport to build interest in the Cyclone. “One thing I want to do is give guys opportunities,” Fairman said. “I want to tell my guys, ‘if you come here, you will get a great degree from Iowa State. If you chose to play professionally, this is how we are going to help you. You will have to prove it on the ice, but we will give you the ability to get your foot in the door.’” To be successful in the next the level of hockey, Fairman said Feavel will have to be fully committed to the idea. “He will have to ask himself, is it worth getting paid a couple thousand a month, taxing on the body and taking long bus trips,”
Fairman said. “At one point he might just say, ‘this isn’t for me.’ But if he puts his mind to it, I have no doubt he will be successful.” The role Feavel would have on pro team will be probably largely different than the one he had at Iowa State. “Don’t get me wrong, he is a very skilled player,” said ISU senior forward Mark Huber. “But if need be, I’m sure he could fit right in as a role player. “He is willing to sacrifice for a team to get the win. He is a team player.” Feavel has not yet to make his choice on whether he will continue playing hockey or just enter the workforce. For Fairman, though, the decision is clear. “He has the rest of his life to work but only has a short amount of time to continue his hockey career,” Fairman said. “Most of the time when guys get older, my experience has been, [they] think back and think that they wish they would of kept playing.”
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Understand prebiotics and probiotics By Cynthia Gaunt AmesEats Flavors Writer
foods. Prebiotics are placed into three categories:
Probiotics and prebiotics have been gaining in popularity as a health food in the U.S. for the past 10 years. It may not seem like there is much of a different between the two but they have different types of bacteria and come from different sources.
■■ Fermentable dietary fibers (whole oats, rolled oats, psyllium seed husk, xanthan gum, etc.) ■■ Resistant starches RS1 (seeds, legumes, unprocessed whole grains) RS2 (garlic, green banana, artichokes) RS3 (cooked legumes, bread, cornflakes, potatoes, pasta)
Prebiotics: Prebiotics are a type of fiber that is naturally found in certain
If consumed regularly, prebiotics can be useful in the diet to help alleviate obesity, improve calcium absorption, prevent chronic disease and improve gastrointestinal health.
■■ Undigestible oligosaccharides (legumes, plants)
Probiotics : Probiotics are live microorganisms, or good bacteria, that are added to yogurt, dairy products and beverages. They can also be found sold in supplemental form. Probiotics are good for the
immune system and improve the health of the digestive tract, preventing the onset of colon cancer. Two of the most well-known bacteria, Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli, help balance the gut micrflora by increasing the number of beneficial bacteria and reducing the harmful bacteria. Yogurt that contains a good amount of live and active cultures may be helpful for those who suffer from lactose intolerance. Stephanie Clark, associate professor of food science and
human nutrition and member of the ISU Dairy Team, said, “I buy yogurt of many kinds because I believe in the health benefits of yogurt and the bacteria in yogurt. Although not all yogurts have documented beneficial probiotic bacteria, there is plenty of research to show the benefits of consuming yogurt. “Activia is a good product for those with constipation. The research has been done to validate the beneficial effects so they can make the claims that they do and give you your money back if you don’t benefit.”
Kefir explained Make cold kefir soup for spring By Anna Dice AmesEats Flavors Writer
The word kefir means “feel good” in Turkish and is a beverage that is often referred to as “drinkable yogurt” that should make your gut feel good. Kefir is made by fermenting milk with 10 to 20 different types of bacteria, which makes it an even better source of probiotics than yogurt. Kefir also offers 10.5 grams of protein and a significant amount of phosphorus. This beverage can be used in a wide variety of ways. Most commonly it is used in smoothies in place of milk or yogurt. Even people who are lactose intolerant can enjoy kefir because the enzyme lactase is present, which digests the lactose for your body. The small amount of lactose present can even help some lactose intoler-
ant people become more tolerant. It is not recommended to heat kefir because heating can kill the good bacteria, but here are some other ways to get kefir into your daily diet:
■■ Add it to a homemade salad dressing ■■ Add to a potato salad for some tang ■■ Add in a veggie dip ■■ Frozen in popsicle molds ■■ Made into probiotic ice cream ■■ Drinkable parfait
Both Hy-Vee stores in Ames carry many kefir varieties in their health market sections. If you have never made kefir before, try Siggi’s brand because it comes unsweetened, so it’s healthier and more versatile. Lifeway brand’s flavors are delicious and very extensive.
By Leysan Mubarakshina AmesEats Flavors Writer
Kefir can be used in more than just a smoothie. Try this Cold Kefir Soup [Okroshka] for a nice refreshing spring meal. This cold soup is popular when it’s hot outside and you don’t want to heat up your kitchen. The other advantage of this uncooked soup is the kefir bacteria.The bacteria stays alive due to not using heat while preparing. This recipe makes approximately four servings.
■■ 4 cups kefir (use 3 cups kefir and 1 cup of water for a thinner soup)
Ingredients:
■■ 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
■■ salt and pepper to taste
■■ 1/4 cup dill, chopped
■■ 2 garlic cloves, minced
■■ 1/2 cup green onion, diced
Carefully mix first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add garlic to kefir, mix it well and add salt and pepper. Pour kefir over vegetables and meat. Taste and adjust seasonings. The soup can be refrigerated overnight. For an extra boost of protein top the soup with sliced hard-boiled eggs.
■■ 1 cup radishes, halved and sliced ■■ 1 cup cucumber, cut into 1/3 inch cubes ■■ 1 cup boiled potato, cut into 1/3 inch cubes ■■ 1/2 cup boiled chicken or sausage, cut into 1/3 inch cubes (you can also use any vegetarian sausages or products like Quorn brand)
Benefit from making homemade kefir By Amanda Bennett AmesEats Flavors Writer Making kefir at home can be more beneficial than buying it at the store. All it takes is kefir grains and milk. It saves money because once you buy kefir grains you can make an unlimited supply without
having to buy more. Here are simple directions on how to make it: ■■ Place kefir grains in a glass jar. ■■ For every tablespoon of grains, add one cup of milk. ■■ Cover jar loosely and place in cupboard at
room temperature, away from sunlight — do not refrigerate. ■■ Store for 12-36 hours. The longer it is stored the more tangy and cultured it will become. ■■ If it separates into a clear liquid and clumps, pour the kefir into a strainer with a bowl set underneath it.
■■ Stir and press the kefir with a rubber spatula until you are left with just the kefir grains. ■■ Rinse the grains with filtered water and place in a container for future use. ■■ Store the kefir in a refrigerator for up to several months. Use in the recipe above.
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New wedding trends arise By Saige.Heyer @iowastatedaily.com Each new year brings new trends for a variety of things including weddings. Here is what Bridal Guide and The Knot say are the trends for weddings this year. Flowers The many-petaled tree peony is stepping up as this year’s trend for flowers. With a full, round shape, the peony will add dimension as well as color. The tree peony blooms at the beginning of May and the head can grow to be as large as a dinner plate. The popular way to display your flowers in a centerpiece this year is with crystal and silver. To decorate pews, arches and doorways, use flower garlands. Invitations The different elements of invitations that are trending this year include metallic embellishments, lace, hand drawings and florals. It’s becoming more popular to have smaller invitations as well. Food Instead of having buffet-style meals, brides are leaning more toward meals that are restaurant-quality and served family-style. Spicier dishes and late night snacks are also becoming popular. Cakes Not only is ombre popular for hair styles, but it’s also popular for coloring wedding cakes as well. Brides are choosing round cakes with sleek textures over square cakes this year.
Some people are even choosing to add a bit of shimmer to their cakes with glitter. Don’t worry, you can find edible glitter at places such as Michael’s craft stores and Amazon. Music The choice of music is always up to the couple, but it’s usually a good idea to pick music that your guests will know. One trend that spices up the music is to have it performed in an untraditional way. For example, have an orchestra play classic rock. If you have a specific theme for your wedding, try to match your music to that as well. Guests favors In the past, people have given out candles or other personalized items to their guests. This year, edible favors are becoming popular as are small gifts left on your guests’ pillows in their rooms. Another popular favor is for the couple to make a donation to their charity of choice in honor of their guests. Themes The themes that are trending this year are both natural and nostalgic. Two of the most popular themes include woodland and 1990s inspired. Some couples are also choosing to unplug their weddings by not allowing any sort of electronics in the wedding. This means a device check at the door and no Facebook, Twitter or Instagram during the festivities. On the other hand, some couples are
Courtesy of Thinkstock Tree peonies have become a trend for weddings during 2014 due to their full shape and vibrant color. New ideas for cake designs, guest favors and music have also become trends.
creating hashtags for their weddings for guests to use when posting to social media. Some even provide power sources so their guests’ devices don’t run out of juice. Activities Photo booths are still as popular as ever for the guests and couple to use during the reception.
Instead of trash-the-dress photos in which the photographer captures the bride getting her dress dirty and/or tearing it, formal portraits are becoming more popular. These portraits are reminiscent of the traditional portraits taken long ago and keep the bride’s dress in tact.
Test out different beverage recipes to please all guests By Saige.Heyer @iowastatedaily.com Cocktails these days come in all sorts of colors and flavors and choosing the right one(s) to serve at your wedding can be
one of the more enjoyable tasks. Here are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage ideas to help you please your guests. Non-alcoholic beverages Here are a few ex-
tremely easy punch recipes to make for your non-imbibing guests. The ingredients in these two recipes are easily interchangeable if you want different flavors, too. Tart and Bubbly
Wedding Punch (serves 24) Ingredients: ■■ 2 - 6 ounce cans of frozen pink lemonade concentrate ■■ 1 - 6 ounce can of frozen pineapple juice concentrate ■■ 1 gallon of cranberry juice ■■ 2 liters of cranberry ginger ale ■■ 4 cups of crushed ice
Directions: Mix the pink lemonade, pineapple juice and cranberry juice in the punch bowl. Add the ice, then slowly pour in the ginger ale. Sherbet Punch (serves 24)
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Pour two liters of ginger ale in the punch bowl, then scoop the sherbet into the bowl. Pour the other two liters of ginger ale over the sherbet. Alcoholic beverages Here are a few recipes for the older crowd to try. If these don’t work for you, ask your bartender what he or she suggests or look online for something that will fit your guests’ tastes a bit better. Italian Wedding Cake Martini
Ingredients:
■■ 2 ounces of vanilla vodka
Courtesy of Thinkstock Serving a variety of cocktails, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic, at your wedding helps accommodate guests. ■■ 1 ounce of cranberry juice ■■ 1 ounce of pineapple juice
■■ 1 ounce of tangerine schnapps
■■ 1/2 ounce of amaretto
■■ 1 ounce of vodka
■■ 1/2 ounce of white creme de cacao
■■ Tangerine juice
Directions: Shake ingredients over ice until the outside of the shaker is frosted, then strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass. Tangerini
Ingredients:
Directions: Shake and strain the schnapps, vodka and tangerine juice into a martini glass. Garnish with an orange or tangerine peel. You can find these recipes and many others at TheKnot.com and allrecipes.com.
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By Saige.Heyer @iowastatedaily.com Attending a bridal show or two is a great way to get ideas for your own wedding ceremony and reception. You can meet with several vendors and get advice for putting on a successful celebration. You can also maybe even get a deal or two on some of the more expensive things you will need, such as your dress or flowers. This is definitely a wonderful time of year to find a bridal show to attend because wedding season is just around the corner. Below are a few bridal shows in the Des
Moines area that will be taking place within the next month. Preferred Vintage Bridal Show 12 - 3 p.m., March 30 West End Architectural Salvage 22 9th St., Des Moines Preferred Bridal Show 12 - 2:30 p.m., April 27 Salisbury House and Gardens - 4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines The Everything Bridal Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 13 Hy-Vee Conference Center - 5820 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines
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Switch up a traditional ceremony with unique theme By Saige.Heyer @iowastatedaily.com We all know by now that you can find the weirdest, out-ofthe-box ideas online. Unusual, off-the-wall wedding themes are among those ideas. Listed below are strange wedding themes found online that people have done for their special days. Schoolhouse If you can, find an old oneroom school house to get married in rather than a church or other venue. This may be difficult these days and if you do find one, you may only be able to use it as a backdrop rather than actually enter the building. Either way, it would give a nice, nostalgic feel. Whimsical fairy tale Pastel colors and lots of tulle and ribbons would keep the atmosphere light and airy. Throw in some white stringed lights for a bit of twinkle. Using crystal and silver for the centerpieces would help reflect the lights and turn things into a wonderland. Southern plantation Think Gone With the Wind. The style for a wedding with this theme could include horse drawn carriages, 1800s-style dresses with a multitude of petticoats and Southern belles sipping on pink lemonade. Cartoons Why not dress like your favorite cartoon or TV show for your wedding? The Springs Events have a list of strange themes they’ve seen for weddings, including Shrek, Hello Kitty and Star Trek.
Baseball Batter up! You can either have an outdoor wedding with home plate at the alter, or you can check with the stadium for your favorite team and see if they allow weddings to be performed on the field. Some stadiums may also host wedding receptions. Your save-the-dates and invitations could be in the form of baseball cards or tickets. The same could be done for place cards. Another idea for this theme would be to have the officiant dress like an umpire — assuming he or she would be willing to do so. If, of course, you’re not a baseball fan, any other sport will also work. Camping This theme would be great to use for an outdoor wedding. Instead of using an arch for the couple to stand under to say their vows, use a tent. Your guests can sit on logs or wood benches instead of chairs. This however, may be a bit expensive and time consuming to set up. For the reception, guests can sit at picnic benches to eat their meals. You can even make mini campfire centerpieces with electric candles. Earth tones would be a good idea for the color scheme and cards and gifts could be placed in canoes. Carnival With a carnival theme, ideas for activities during the reception are plentiful. You could do anything from a photo booth to skee
Courtesy of Thinkstock There have been several unusual, off-the-wall wedding themes hitting the band wagon lately. Themes such as dressing like your favorite TV show characters or literary-based ideas have been used for creative weddings.
ball and ring toss. The color scheme for this theme would be bright and fun. Cotton candy and caramel apples would make great desserts. Literary If you and your soon-tobe spouse are book worms, this would be a great idea. Books can be used to make centerpieces, guest favors and even arches. For your guest book, get a book with blank pages and put
the cover of your favorite book on the outside. CMYK If you’re a graphic designer, this theme is for you. The color scheme — cyan, magenta, yellow and black — is pretty self explanatory and could be a lot of fun to work with. Printing save-the-dates, invitations, programs and other stationery would be pretty easy as well.
Travel This theme has so many options because of all the places to which you could choose to travel. It’s also a good way to have a destination wedding without actually heading to said destination — and a lot cheaper too. Suitcases and postcards could be used in various ways to decorate. Save-the-dates and invitations could be made to look like airline or train tickets.
Complete a registry with various items, give more options By Saige.Heyer @iowastatedaily.com One of the most exciting parts about planning a wedding and your life with your soon-to-be spouse is doing your bridal registry. These days you can register just about anywhere in-store and online. Some of these places inclue Target, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Pier One and Pottery Barn. You can also check with some of the smaller businesses in town to see if they do wedding registries. Once you know where
you want to register, you can go online to their websites or any wedding website to find a checklist of things brides usually register for. Some of the categories for these items include: ■■ Formal dinnerware and flatware ■■ Serveware ■■ Table linens ■■ Crystal drinkware ■■ Casual glassware, dinnerware and flatware ■■ Cookware ■■ Cutlery
■■ Bakeware ■■ Kitchen basics, including utensils ■■ Small kitchen appliances ■■ Bedding ■■ Towels ■■ Decor ■■ Travel items
There are many things to keep in mind when creating your bridal registry. Below are some tips from Wedding Wire to help you out. Make sure the store offers rewards and online services. Some stores offer discounts when you
register with them. It’s also a good idea to make sure your guests can order things online and have them shipped to their home or directly to you if they can’t make it to your wedding. Register at a few different stores. This will help your guests choose where they want to shop. Some stores you register may not be close to some of your guests so it’s best to give them different choices. Register early. If some of your guests can’t make it to your wedding, you want to give them ample time to
pick out a gift and ship it to you. Keep your registry upto-date. If you have a bridal shower and get some of your gifts that day, check your registries to make sure those items were taken off so you don’t get two of the same thing. Most registries automatically do this if your guests scan the code at checkout or order online through your registry. When registering, choose items from different price ranges. Some guests will decide on a set amount they want to spend on your gift, so giv-
ing them different items in different price ranges will help them narrow down what to get for you. If they print out the registry online, they can sort by category or price. Involve both spouses in creating the registry. Both the bride-to-be and groom-to-be should be included in making the decision of what to include in the couple’s home. Remember, both the bride and groom will be using these and you want to make sure both people are satisfied with the gifts you receive.
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