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03.26.2019 Vol. 220 No. 120

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Cyclones fall short of Sweet 16 after difficult loss against Lady Bears

SARAH HENRY/ IOWA STATE DAILY Senior Bridget Carleton sprints past members of Missouri State’s team during the game against the Bears in the second round of the NCAA Championship on Monday at Hilton Coliseum.

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BY SPENCER.SUCKOW @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State went ice cold from the field at the most inopportune time, and the team’s best season in recent memory is over because of it. Thanks in large part to a 2-of-17 performance from beyond the arc and a 36 percent shooting percentage from the field overall, the No. 3 Cyclones fell in an upset in the Round of 32 on Monday to

No. 11 Missouri State, by a score of 69-60. This despite 31 points from Bridget Carleton and the advantage of playing in front of a rowdy home crowd at Hilton Coliseum. What perhaps makes the poor shooting even harder to swallow is not only that it came at the worst possible time, but that it happened just two nights after everyone on the team scored a basket in

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Attorney general says report shows no evidence of collusion BY JAKE.WEBSTER @iowastatedaily.com The long-awaited report on the investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election was completed Friday. Since the investigation began in May 2017, there have been dozens of indictments and multiple guilty pleas and convictions of members of the Trump campaign for crimes that were uncovered during the course of the investigation. Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort was recently sentenced to 7.5 years in prison after being convicted of tax and bank fraud after prosecution by the Mueller team. U.S. Attorney General William Barr received Mueller’s report Friday and released his summary of it to the chairs and ranking members of the congressional judiciary committees Sunday.

“The special counsel’s investigation did not find that the Trump campaign or anyone associated with it conspired or coordinated with Russia in its efforts to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election,” Barr said in his summary. Over the course of the nearly two years that the special counsel investigation took place, Trump took to Twitter on various occasions to call the investigation a “witch hunt” conducted by Democrats. Mueller is a registered Republican who was appointed FBI Director by former Republican President George W. Bush in 2001. Despite concluding that no coordination between the Trump campaign took place, Mueller’s report “determined that there were two main Russian efforts to influence the 2016 election,” according to the summary. A Russian organization, the Internet Research Agency, sought to conduct disinformation campaigns on social media with the

intent of interfering in the election. The other main Russian effort was a hacking operation that hacked into servers belonging to the Clinton campaign and Democratic party to disseminate materials such as emails to attempt to influence the election. Trump said in a tweet after the release of Barr’s summary “No Collusion, No Obstruction, Complete and Total EXONERATION. KEEP AMERICA GREAT,” though Mueller’s report reached no conclusion whether Trump had obstructed justice, according to Barr’s summary. The special counsel having declined to conclude whether the president had obstructed justice, the Attorney General said in his summary it was left to him to determine whether the conduct described in the Mueller report constitutes a crime. Barr and Deputy Attorney General Rod

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POLICE BLOTTER 3.15.19

3.17.19

An officer investigated a property damage collision at N. University Boulevard and Haber Road (reported at 11:50 a.m.).

Miranda Jo Shipp, age 21, of 119 E 28th Court in Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public intoxication at the 100-Block of Welch Avenue (reported at 12:04 a.m.).

An individual reported the theft of a wallet at Buchanan Hall (reported at 2:00 p.m.). An individual reported being sexually assaulted by an acquaintance at Frederiksen Court.

3.16.19 Michael Dale Ellsbury, age 54, of 650 Dubois Ave Unit 9 in Mccallsburg, Iowa, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated, reckless driving, striking fixtures upon a highway, failure to maintain control, violating one way traffic designation, and leaving scene of traffic accident on Union Drive and Morrill Road (reported at 12:19 a.m.). An officer investigated a personal injury collision at S 16th Street and Christensen Drive (reported at 10:50 a.m.). Officers located three juveniles that had runaway at the Memorial Union (reported at 10:27 p.m.).

3.18.19 An officer assisted an individual who was experiencing medical difficulties. The person was transported to a medical facility for treatment from 133 University Village (reported at 8:27 a.m.).

3.19.19 Awotyak Cleto Akot-Kuel, age 24, of 1311 Mayfield Drive Unit 304 in Ames, Iowa, was arrested on a warrant held by another agency at127 University Village. Jared Scott Weatherman, age 20, of 700 Tama Circle in Slater, Iowa, was arrested and charged with 2 counts of drug poss/delivery, 2 counts of possession of prescription drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, drug stamp, and possession of alcohol under the legal age at 3515 Lincoln Way (reported at 8:30 p.m.).

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JORDYN DUBOIS/ IOWA STATE DAILY W. Samuel Easterling, a Montague-Betts professor of structural steel design and department head, talks why he should be the next dean of the College of Engineering.

Fourth candidate in engineering dean search hosts forum BY KAYLIE.CROWE @iowastatedaily.com The search for the next dean of Iowa State’s College of Engineering continued Monday in Howe Hall. W. Samuel Easterling, Montague-Betts professor of structural steel design and head of Virginia Tech’s civil and environmental engineering department spoke on what he would bring to Iowa State as dean. Easterling began his forum by showing data about what concepts and opportunities tend to create the most growth. Easterling said one of his goals is to maintain high quality undergraduate programs, in addition to expanding graduate programs. When discussing Iowa State and what he has learned about the college, Easterling said he was impressed. “The undergraduate spaces I have seen here are really remarkable,” Easterling said. Easterling’s next focus was on students and how they can continue strong preparation through Iowa State to enter the workforce after college or graduate school. He said preparation prepares students for life-long learning and benefits society. Easterling said he wants to expand the graduate program and research opportunities. To do so, Easterling focused on the need to continue finding greater opportunities for financial support and undergraduate research. One way he plans to do this is to expand entrepreneurial endeavors and philanthropy in the college. “People are the core, they are our most valuable asset and key to success,” Easterling said. Easterling spoke on taking pride in and celebrating the success of colleagues. He said he wants to establish goals and objectives and then trust the people around him to do good work. Additionally, he said that the foundation of all we do should be based on inclusion and diversity. Finally, Easterling discussed the importance of strengthening notable and sustainable research programs, as well as how crucial it is to take chances on new research endeavors. When it comes to resources, Easterling said funded research is important and especially support from alumni and friends. “Leading the College of Engineering is a wonderful opportunity,” Easterling said. “The college has had significant success to date and more to come.” Easterling received his doctorate in structural engineering from Iowa State and has earned awards such as the 2012 AISC Special Achievement Award, and the 2017 ASCE Shortridge Hardesty Award. The final candidate, Karen Thole of Pennsylvania State University, will host the last open forum at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Howe Hall.

COURTESY OF MARCUS O’BRIEN The Turf Club took home a $1,000 spirit award at the GCSAA Turf Bowl. This is the second year the team has place in the bowl.

Turf Club receives top honors Club allows students to compete while maintaining grass BY MEGAN.BEHRENDS @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State’s Turf Club is made up of 20 students who are interested in the field of turf grass management, lawn care, sports field management or anything involving the maintenance of grass or turf. Marcus O’Brien, senior in horticulture, is the president of the Turf Club and Thomas Gould, also a senior in horticulture, represents the club in the CALS Council. While the Turf Club meets bi-weekly and brings in speakers from the industry to share their knowledge, experiences and various internship opportunities for the students, the main focus is competing in the Sports Turf Managers Association Competition

(STMA) and the Golf Industry Show Turf Bowl (GIS) sponsored through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). These two events are collegiate challenges that test students over turf grass identification, selection, morphology, soils, fertility, irrigation, drainage, mathematics, integrated pest management, sports field/golf course management, equipment parts, administration and industry. At the Sports Turf Managers Association Competition, 21 teams of four competed for the top award of a $5,000 check to bring back to their collegiate clubs. Iowa State’s Turf Club team of Alex Polnow, Kylah Crooks, Marcus O’Brien and Thomas Gould placed first for the second year in a row. “[I enjoy] STMA because we are able to go down [to the competition] as a community and network with people from all over the country that are within the same profession,” O’Brien said. At the Golf Industry Show Turf Bowl,

63 teams from across the nation competed for four days while attending educational sessions, trade shows and interacting with professionals. The Iowa State team of Alex Polnow, Aaron Butler, Jarret Chapman and Thomas Gould won the second-place prize of $2,000. To fundraise for their trips, the club helps Reiman Gardens fertilize, as well as help take care of local lawns. By reaching out to the community, the Turf Club continues to gain hands-on experiences while making a difference in the community. Turf grass management is a behind-thescenes profession that has a hand in many different avenues, ranging from major league sports to golf courses and parks and recreation. The Turf Club is a resource for students interested in that industry to learn more about what their future careers look like. “I enjoy being in the club [because I] get to know everyone in the horticulture department, network professionally, and interact with current professionals,” Gould said.

Final candidate for engineering dean announced BY ANNELISE.WELLS @iowastatedaily.com Karen Thole of Pennsylvania State University has been announced as the fifth and final candidate in the search for the next James L. and Katherine S. Melsa dean of Iowa State’s College of Engineering. Thole will visit Iowa State from Tuesday to Thursday. Thole will also be hosting an open forum from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium in Howe Hall where she will meet with Iowa State students, faculty, staff, community members and stakeholders. Thole is a university distinguished professor and head of Pennsylvania S tate ’s mec hanic al engineer ing

department. She joined the staff at Pennsylvania State in 2006, according to a press release. According to a press release, Thole earned her doctors in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois. The other four finalists in consideration for the position are Janis Terpenny of Pennsylvania State, Robert Frosch of Purdue University, Erick Jones of the University of Texas at Arlington and W. Samuel Easterling of Virgina Tech. More information on the dean search can be found on the Office of the Senior Vice President and the Provost’s website, along with Thole’s itinerary, Vita and other information.

COURTESY OF ANN WILSON Karen Thole of Pennsylvania State University is the final candidate in the search for the next dean of Iowa State’s College of Engineering.

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Rosenstein concluded “the evidence developed during the special counsel’s investigation is not sufficient to establish that the President committed an obstruction-of-justice offense,” according to the summary. Various congressional Democrats have released statements calling for the release of the full report. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., said in a tweet, “there must be full transparency in what Special Counsel Mueller uncovered to not exonerate the President from wrongdoing. [The Department of Justice] owes the public more than just a brief synopsis and decision not to go any further in their work.” Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said in a joint statement with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., “the fact that Special Counsel Mueller’s report does not exonerate the president on a charge as serious as obstruction of justice demonstrates how urgent it is that the full report and underlying documentation be made public without any further delay.” Pelosi has previously said that she was not in favor of impeaching Trump, because Trump was “just not worth it,” and “because it divides the country.” However, Trump and members of his family still have legal exposure in various jurisdictions. In the Southern District of New York, a federal court district, Trump and his campaign remain the subject of a probe related to alleged campaign finance violations, including the hush-payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Mack Shelley, a professor of political science said it is too early to tell anything definitively at this point. Investigations will continue through House committees and by the New York Attorney General’s Office into potential wrongdoings at the state level by Trump and his associates, Shelley said. Those House committees, controlled by Democrats after the midterms, will be able to issue subpoenas to continue investigating potential wrongdoings by Trump, his campaign and his administration. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., could potentially view Trump’s tax returns under a law allowing for the heads of congressional tax committees to request any American’s tax returns. Trump never released his tax returns during or since the 2016 election. This broke precedent dating back to Richard Nixon of presidential candidates releasing their tax returns when they run for office. Meanwhile, congressional Republicans have taken to twitter to say the president has been exonerated. Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz sent tweets to various Democratic officials calling on them to apologize to the president for tweets they made during the investigation Trump’s own justice department appointees began. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said in a tweet that the topline findings of the investigation found “no collusion and no obstruction,” and in another tweet said it is time to “move on.” In the 2018 midterm election, the Russia investigation was among the least important factors in voters decision for congressional races according to a CNN poll. Anyone who is trying to be definitive at this stage about how this will affect the 2020 presidential election is not very credible, Shelley said. The special counsel’s report is a confidential report to the Attorney General. However Barr said in his summary that he will attempt to release as much as possible due to the public interest in seeing the results of the report.

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Protecting intersex individuals Iowa representative introduces bill to stop unneeded intersex surgeries BY LOGAN.METZGER @iowastatedaily.com Iowa Rep. Liz Bennett introduced a house file on March 4 that would ban medically unnecessary surgeries for intersex minors. It is the first bill on this topic ever introduced in the Iowa Legislature. “Intersex people exhibit biological and anatomical diversity which might include ambiguous genitalia, having traits of both male and female reproductive organs, possessing a chromosomal variance other than XY or XX, having hormone levels that are not considered average, or other biological factors which don’t easily fit into socially constructed ‘male’ or ‘female’ boxes,” according the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success. Intersex conditions are fairly common, with about 2 percent of the human population identifying as intersex, about the same amount of the human population who have red hair according to Keenan Crow, director of policy and advocacy for One Iowa. Doctors’ responses upon the birth of an intersex person are often to carry out largely unregulated and controversial surgeries that aim to make an infant’s genitals and reproductive organs more “normal” but can often have unintended consequences, intersex adults, advocates and some doctors have said. A long list of damaging side effects including painful scarring, reduced sexual sensitivity, torn genital tissue, removal of natural hormones and possible sterilization combined with the chance of assigning children a gender they don’t feel comfortable with has left many calling for the surgeries to be heavily restricted. According to the bill, “Medically necessary” means the treatment or intervention on the sex characteristics of an intersex minor is reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of an illness or injury and cannot be safely deferred. A “medically necessary” treatment or

COURTESY OF MOUNTAIN HOPE AIR FORCE BASE Intersex children often undergo dangerous and unnecessary surgeries at birth. A bill going through the Iowa Legislature would not allow parents to make decisions regarding these surgeries.

intervention on the sex characteristics of an intersex minor includes, but is not limited to, a procedure to repair the bladder, cloacal exstrophy, or any other procedure intended to allow urine to exit the body absent a urethral opening. The bill clarifies that any treatment or intervention on the sex characteristics of an intersex minor that is not medically necessary cannot be performed until the minor can provide informed consent. It also requires the physician to provide both written and oral disclosure of the treatment or intervention in non-technical age-appropriate terms and then ask for written consent from the minor with which the bill has provided a template. In the case of a medically necessary treatment or intervention on the sex characteristics of an intersex minor, the bill states that a parent or guardian may give consent in

place of the minor. “The Iowa Legislature has the power to stop this practice in our state, and we urge Iowans to encourage their legislators to support [the bill],” said Daniel HoffmanZinnel, executive director of One Iowa. “Iowa has a legacy of leading the nation on equality, and we could continue that legacy by becoming the first state to ban these unnecessary and harmful surgeries.” nicci port, project director for diversity and inclusion and LGBTQ+ initiatives, said that for a intersex minor if it’s not medically necessary for their anatomy to be altered, then it shouldn’t be unless there is informed consent given. “I really felt strongly that we should start the conversation about protecting intersex individuals from unwanted surgery,” Bennett said. “They should have a say in what happens to their body.”

Ames City Council to meet after two-week break BY KATIE.INGLE @iowastatedaily.com Ames City Council will meet Tuesday to discuss issues involving further conference on rental regulations, additional resources for the CyRide Buses and the next reading of the ordinance requesting to increase water rates. The discussion on rental caps continues this week due to a need of further consideration from the council. The south campus area neighborhood is where this issue primarily stands. Students of the university and Ames residents share this neighborhood. The issue at hand for the rental caps has been relevant for a few meetings. Students of Iowa State and citizens of the Ames community who are not affiliated with the university are both being considered in the discussion. Due to the amount of consideration, a

conclusion to the matter has been delayed for multiple weeks. Also during this week’s meeting, new proposals to the CyRide system will be discussed. The proposed alterations to the functions inc lude a $600,000 bus wash and concrete replacements on CyRide turnarounds costing around $48,000. With warm weather on the way in the next coming months, the farmers’ market will come into full swing. The consent items are regulator y and discuss the nature of the farmers’ market. This includes the dates of which it will be active and the regulations around the capacity and functions of the event. The meeting will present the second reading of the ordinance requesting to increase the water rates in Ames by 7 percent. This KENNEDY DERAEDT/ IOWA STATE DAILY ordinance will come into effect David Martin, representative of the 3rd Ward, listens to staff preJuly 1 if it is passed by the council. sentations at the Ames City Council meeting.

Opinion

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Iowa State Daily LETTER

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Climate change poses real threat to humanity SARAH HENRY/ IOWA STATE DAILY Students gather outside Parks Library to protest Nicholas Fuentes, a white nationalist

Students used free speech appropriately BY MARTINO HARMON mharmon@iastate.edu On March 6, a white nationalist speaker came to Iowa State University. This letter is not specifically about the speaker, but about the Iowa State Principles of Community that were demonstrated by our students. That evening, I personally witnessed several Principles of Community in action. Students in attendance listened to messages that were hateful, divisive, hurtful and counter to the Iowa State Principles of freedom from discrimination, respect for others and appreciation of diversity and inclusion. Despite the hateful messages, the students listened, and when given the opportunity, they exercised their right to provide direct and honest expression of their ideas with vigor and passion. Iowa State students provided a great example of how one can express their own ideas in a respectful manner even in the face of hate. The First Amendment allows for expression of all ideas, and any public university must support the First Amendment. This is even in cases where it is counter to what we value and believe as a university. Students in this case exercised their right to freedom of expression, courageously challenged the speaker and appropriately dispersed when they determined it was time to shut the event down leaving the speaker without an audience. I want to salute the students who appropriately challenged views they did not believe in, and for demonstrating the Iowa State Principles of Community.

BY SHANNON.FOX @iowastatedaily.com In recent years and presidencies, there have been hot debates about whether or not global warming is real. In my opinion, this is due to a large misconception as to what global warming is and the implications of its existence. Global warming can be defined as a warming of the Earth due to high amounts of greenhouse gases being trapped in the Earth’s atmosphere. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, help to keep heat in the Earth’s atmosphere. Therefore, when the amount of greenhouse gases produced rises, the amount of heat in the atmosphere rises. The first common misconception about global warming is that the impact of trapping heat in the atmosphere is low or minimal. For example, global warming has caused the surface temperature of the Earth to rise by almost two degrees Fahrenheit in the last century. Small changes have big effects on global weather. During the last ice age roughly 2,000 years ago, the global temperature was only 5 to 9 degrees Fahrenheit colder than the average temperature today. If 5 degrees is all it takes to maintain an ice age 2,000 years ago, imagine the adverse effects of a 2 degree increase in just 100 years. If greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate over the next century, the Earth could experience devastating effects. This means your grandchildren could be dealing with droughts, heat waves, more frequent and intense hurricanes and storms and flooding. While 100 years does not seem immediate when considering an individual’s lifespan, it becomes all the more important to the survival of the human race. The second common misconception surrounding global warming is that global warming is in part a natural occurrence and is not purely “man-made.” This is not true according to NASA, which states that global warming is 95% likely to be man-made.The misconception

COURTESY OF PIXABAY Columnist Shannon Fox argues that there are many misconceptions about global warming among politicians in the United States.

lies within what one may consider to be manmade. For example, humans using fossil fuels have caused the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to rise. While burning fossil fuels is seen as something made by man, agricultural effects on the global temperature are often thought of as natural. Agriculture also plays a large part in creating greenhouse gases be it from cattle, fertilizer and so on. It may seem like a “natural” process, but the only animal known to farm is man. The act of taking plants and animals from their natural habitat, domesticating them and placing them wherever is a unique attribute of the human species and must also be taken into account when considering the “man-made” nature of global warming. Since global warming is a real, looming threat, what can we, as Earth’s inhabitants, do to slow it down? Not everyone can afford to use alternative energy in their homes and cars. However, there are two things that everyone can do, even if they may seem small. The first of which is to reduce one’s individual carbon footprint. A carbon footprint is how much

carbon an individual produces in their lifetime. This can be reduced by taking alternative transportation, such as biking or walking to work or using public transportation and by conserving energy like electricity and heating by using energy only when necessary. The second if not more important way to slow down global warming is to vote. If enough people can vote in or convince their elected officials that global warming is a force to be reckoned with, we as a people can enact change in our current society. This is important both on a local official level and on a national level. The United States has opted out of both the Kyoto Protocol, a UN agreement to reduce carbon emissions and the Paris Agreement, a UN agreement to reduce the climate change in the next century as well as to prepare for the changes that global warming may bring. It is so very important that a country as infamous as the United States takes a stand to ensure that our planet remains livable for as long as possible. When you think of global warming, please consider acting and voting for the future of not just the United States, but of the Earth itself.

EDITORIAL

Make Student Government more accessible Nearly two weeks ago, a new president and vice president were elected to Student Government. They won with 54 percent of the vote. A new Senate was elected, too. Surprised? The ISD Editorial Board wouldn’t blame you. The results were held at 7 p.m. the Friday before spring break, meaning a lot of students had most likely already skipped town for home or vacation. On top of that, voter turnout was just 14.9 percent — down 2.9 percent from last year and nearly 9.1 percent down from 2017. This means that the students elected to represent Student Government were selected by 5,220 people. While some senators won with more than 1,000 votes, some seats were so uncontested that write-in candidates with just 2 votes now have the opportunity to be seated. Student Government is important. Outside of allocating thousands of dollars in funding requests to student organizations, the governing body also

serves as a resource to students and a liaison for administration. Student Government is supposed to be the pulse of the student body. So, why doesn’t the student body care? Ac c e s s i b i l i t y i s h u g e. S t u d e n t Government, specifically Senate, has made efforts in recent years to make their meetings more available through live streaming the meetings. It also adapted a new external first then internal second policy that allows for the Senate to discuss funding requests from outside organizations before moving into internal matters and resolutions. Yet, there’s still a giant barrier that Student Government must figure out: making sure every student knows about Student Government and feels represented by its legislative and executive branches. This is no easy task. But it starts with making sure that all events held by Student Government are accessible to every student, not just those who are able to stick around the Friday night

before spring break. Students want to get involved. Not only was there an overflow of seating at the presidential debate, but 111 questions were asked via a Google Form set up by the Election Commission and the Iowa State Daily. S tudents care about the issues. Students care about their campus. But the ownership of getting involved should not fall solely to them. Reverse town halls was a large part of President-elect Austin Graber and Vice President-elect Vishesh Bhatia’s campaign. The ISD Editorial Board hopes they take their outreach seriously and focus not just on incoming freshman who have never heard of Student Government before, but upperclassman who may have a skewed image of the organization and what it does. So, congratulations to the newly elected president, vice president and Senate. We hope that you’re up to the task ahead of you. It is not easy, but it is necessary.

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The next step for Iowa State

Cyclones look ahead after first round NCAA loss BY AARON.MARNER @iowastatedaily.com

When I left Ames nearly two weeks ago for the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri, I didn’t think I would be there Saturday night for the championship game. Then Iowa State surprised me, and most of the college basketball world, when the team won its fourth Big 12 Tournament in the last six years. Last week, I thought I would be in Tulsa, Oklahoma later than just Saturday afternoon. But after Iowa State’s 62-59 loss at the hands of 11 seed Ohio State ended its season, plans changed again. That’s the kind of year it was for coach Steve Prohm’s team.The highs were high, the lows were low and for whatever reason, the Cyclones were unable to maintain any consistency. Now, with a longer-than-expected offseason ahead of the team, there are plenty of questions.

CHANGES TO THE ROSTER Just like every year, Iowa State will probably lose a player or two to transfer or the NBA Draft. Prohm said earlier this season he’s still looking at the 2019 class as incomplete, even though the Cyclones have signed three recruits to replace the three graduates (Marial Shayok, Nick WeilerBabb and Zoran Talley Jr.). Several Cyclones have seen their names floating around NBA circles. Sophomore guard Lindell Wigginton tested the waters last year before returning for year two. Some of his numbers dropped this season after he was relegated to a bench role following a foot injury in November, but he kept his 3-point percentage high (39

KENNEDY DERAEDT/IOWA STATE DAILY Tyrese Haliburton and George Conditt IV react to the Cyclones tying game 65-65..

percent) and got to the free throw line more frequently while improving his percentage (67 percent as a freshman to 72 percent this year). Wigginton’s stock is up in the air, but the NBA frequently drafts based on potential rather than strictly on college production. The other name that has swirled in mock drafts is freshman guard Talen Horton-Tucker. At 6-foot-4 and 233 pounds, NBA teams will likely be salivating at his measurables. His 7-foot wingspan and his youth (he doesn’t turn 19 until November of this year) will only amplify that. The smart thing for both of these guys would be to declare for the draft, work out for teams and see if anyone likes them in the first round. If they get the sense there’s a team that wants them within those first 30 picks, it would be

crazy not to go pro. Wigginton is probably a little closer to his draft ceiling than Horton-Tucker, given his age and two years of collegiate experience. His 3-point percentage can’t realistically get much better than it already is and he’s shown the ability to fit in for a winning team. Horton-Tucker could stand to raise his draft stock, but by coming back he would forfeit the age advantage he has.

TAKING STEPS FORWARD Iowa State loses two of its main contributors in Weiler-Babb and Shayok, but overall the returning roster is intriguing. Redshirt junior forward Michael Jacobson (11.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game)

should be back, along with key freshmen Tyrese Haliburton (6.9 points and 3.6 assists per game) and George Conditt IV (26 blocks). The biggest key for the Cyclones next year? Redshirt senior-to-be guard Prentiss Nixon, a Colorado State transfer. Nixon averaged 16.1 points per game as a junior for the Rams. He also hit 66 3-pointers at a 33 percent clip and took advantage of his ability to get to the charity stripe (4.5 attempts per game, 84.3 percent shooting). Nixon should provide an immediate scoring burst for the Cyclones next year. The next challenge will be finding a bench. Iowa State’s bench will be inexperienced. Assuming there are no transfers — a bold assumption, but transfer speculation doesn’t do anyone any good — Iowa State’s primary bench players would likely be Conditt IV, redshirt junior-to-be Cameron Lard, and wings Terrence Lewis and Zion Griffin. If redshirt junior forward Solomon Young can get rid of the injury bug, he could have a big role as well. Lewis played 202 minutes this year. The last time he played 10 or more minutes in a game was Dec. 21, 2018, when he registered seven points and three rebounds in a win over Eastern Illinois. Lewis finished with three games of 15-plus points in the non-conference portion of the season, but never had a clear role and it’s unclear where he fits into next year’s roster. Griffin was riddled with injuries as a freshman and didn’t get a chance to show his talents. He saw action in 17 games, mostly when injuries and suspensions were rampant. Griffin had five points and four rebounds in 15 minutes against Missouri, and finished with nine points (3-of-5 shooting) against Southern. Griffin, Lewis and Conditt IV are all candidates to take big steps forward for the Cyclones in 2019-20 if the roster stays the way it is. Iowa State’s 2019-20 outlook is largely dependent on the decisions of Horton-Tucker and Wigginton, but Iowa State has enough pieces in place to keep its identity intact next season.

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Iowa State fan guide to the Sweet 16 games and beyond BY TREVOR.HOLBROOK @iowastatedaily.com Most Iowa State fans watched their hopes fade away with every Kaleb Wesson post bucket late Friday night in the Cyclones’ 62-59 season-ending loss to Ohio State. With an early exit from the cardinal and gold, what team will Iowa State fans latch onto? It’s a weird year in March Madness because of how normal the games have gone. Out of the 16 teams remaining, the top 14 KenPom teams are alive, along with No. 18 LSU and No. 29 Oregon. Outside of the Sunflower State letdowns from Kansas and Kansas State, every top 4 seed advanced to the Sweet 16. The two teams that bounced the Jayhawks and Wildcats — 5 seed Auburn and 12 seed Oregon — aren’t even good Cinderella team candidates (no, Oregon — who made a Final Four two years ago — doesn’t count).

WEST: 4 SEED TEXAS TECH The Red Raiders’ strongest trait is that they share a membership in the

Big 12, like the Cyclones. Some fans possess different views on being pro-conference vs. everyone for themselves in the tournament, but after a weak showing in the first weekend, the Big 12 is left with one team. Besides the conference angle, Texas Tech is good and unique. The Red Raiders won’t explode too much offensively, but the defense is stout. Texas Tech ranks No. 1 in adjusted defense, per KenPom. How about some Chris Beard for you. Beard is a finalist for coach of the year in college hoops. The Red Raiders advanced to the Elite Eight last season and lost a majority of its production. With only Jarrett Culver back as a main contributor, Beard has the Red Raiders rolling again in March. If you’re still salty that the Red Raiders spoiled Iowa State’s senior day or some other reason, here’s our next option.

EAST: 4 SEED VIRGINIA TECH Another Tech team falls on the list. Iowa State doesn’t have many ties to the Hokies, which may help build

Ducks were knocked down with injuries. A late-season run and conference title jolted the Ducks into the tournament. Oregon received a pretty favorable route to the Sweet Sixteen, but that ends with 1 seed Virginia. Similar to the Hokies, Oregon has a 1 seed and a 2 or 3 seed to get to the Final Four.

KENNEDY DERAEDT/ IOWA STATE DAILY Texas Tech guardJarret Culver fouls on Iowa State guard Lindell Wigginton.

their case. Virginia Tech is a pretty balanced team that’s flown under the radar for most the year. With Duke, Virginia and North Carolina in the ACC spotlight this season, there haven’t been as many eyes on the Hokies. Virginia Tech just got back dynamic guard Justin Robinson, but it still hasn’t gotten much recognition. Another aspect that boosts the Hokies’ case is their region. Virginia Tech can be giant slayers. Its path to

the Final Four includes a date with 1 seed Duke and either 2 seed Michigan State or 3 seed LSU.

SOUTH: 12 SEED OREGON While not a true Cinderella, the Ducks are still a fun team to watch. They’re unique in the sense of their lineups. Dana Altman starts four players listed at 6-foot-9 alongside scoring guard Payton Pritchard. Off the bench, Altman has even more size, too. Oregon entered the season with pretty high expectations, but the

MIDWEST: 3 SEED HOUSTON The Midwest is maybe the worst region to jump onto as an Iowa State fan because it features North Carolina, Kentucky and Auburn (unless, you’re a fan of former Iowa State President Steven Leath). That leaves us non-blue blood and non-SEC Houston. The Cougars advanced through the first weekend against two double-digit seeds (thanks, in part, to Iowa State). Houston is a pretty balanced team, too, but its biggest appeal is there’s nothing too unlikeable about the Cougars from an Iowa State perspective or a national perspective. Plus, it’d be fun to watch Houston knock off perennial powerhouses Kentucky and North Carolina.

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Delaney Goldsworthy shows off her style on campus by layering a denim jacket and patterned button down over black leggings on Oct. 18, 2018.

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Dressing for the weather Purging the winter wardrobe and preparing for spring BY ALEXIS.MYSZKA @iowastatedaily.com As the seasons begin to change and the snow melts away to mud, what to wear for that long haul across campus can become frustrating. Here are some tips and tricks to help clear up some of the clothing confusion:

LAYERS, UPON LAYERS, UPON LAYERS The easiest way to remain prepared for whatever temperatures Iowa may throw at you is layering. According to Glamour magazine, an easy place to start is with a black turtleneck. Turtlenecks are a cute and simple base to begin the layering process, and they don’t have to have long sleeves. Depending on the initial temperature, layering a light cardigan or sweatshirt over the turtleneck is an easy way to be prepared for any temperatures that may come up throughout the day. Kali Dawson, a sophomore in management information systems said she likes to layer in her own way

by pairing a turtleneck with a warm and cozy shawl or poncho-type pullover. If a plain black turtleneck doesn’t sound all that exciting, Harpers Bazaar suggests bringing in an animal print turtleneck or jacket such as leopard, snakeskin or zebra for a bold statement piece.

BE WATERPROOF It seems that every day comes with a side of precipitation. In order to stay dry, take the time to waterproof that days outfit. Starting at the top, pack an umbrella. Getting in the habit of keeping a small umbrella inside of a backpack can be a life saver. Waterproof jackets and coats are another easy way to ensure that day’s outfit stays protected from the elements. Rain boots or other types of waterproof shoes will make walking around campus a little more comfortable on those days when a puddle sneaks up out of nowhere. Meghan Shouse, a sophomore in apparel, merchandising and design, shared how she prepares for a possibly rainy day. “I always make sure either to have no makeup, or a ton of setting spray, and a black umbrella and usually not leather shoes but not canvas ones either,” Shouse said. “I normally go for a boot on rainy days.” Waterproofing spray is also available for clothing and shoes made of fabrics, such as suede, that are not

already water resistant and can be purchased on sites such as Amazon.

LEGGINGS Leggings are a great versatile choice for days with indecisive weather. They are comfortable and can be easily layered under jeans or skirts to make any outfit suitable for colder temperatures. Black leggings or yoga pants appear to be a staple piece for students at Iowa State. Abby Van Dam, a sophomore in apparel, merchandising and design shared how she incorporates leggings into her wardrobe. “I would say right now my favorite outfit is a thin light crew neck with either leggings or denim jeans,” Van Dam said. Leggings can be dressed up or down and adapted to any outfit for help facing the ever-changing Iowa weather. MAXI SKIRTS When the cold weather hits, it can seem as though every day warrants the same exact outfit. To avoid getting seasonal depression in your wardrobe, maxi skirts can be a chic alternative to pants. Try pairing with a sweater and tall boots to stay warm and comfortable, or with a long sleeve bodysuit and denim jacket, depending on the temperature.

Cycling class offers entertainment as motivation BY MARY.VALENTINE @iowastatedaily.com After a week of being empty while students are relaxing on the beach or with family and friends, the gym can be crowded after spring break. Time off school for spring break is typically followed by motivation, especially motivation to hit the gym and get summer bodies in gear. Iowa State Recreation Services created a new workout class to help students feel healthy while having an enjoyable workout experience at the same time: American Idol Cycle. Iowa State students cycled their way through Colton and Cassie’s love story during Monday night Bachelor Cycling classes, now it’s time to spin, surge and circuit to find out who America’s next greatest singer is. Iowa State students should be especially

excited to watch American Idol this season after Iowa native Maddie Poppe won last year. Ashley Artist, fitness foordinator for Recreation Services, explained why they chose to do an American Idol Cycle class. “What we realized is the enjoyment is that it’s live TV,” Artist said. “It’s not something that you’ve already seen, and you’re watching it with other people so you can talk about what is going on.” Students will be cycling from 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday while watching contestants sing their way to a golden ticket and beyond. “We decided to try American Idol this time and see if that really picks up,” Artist said. “And there are ... 17 of the 20 spots are already full so that’s good.” Sign up for American Idol Cycle on the recreational services website (recservices. iastate.edu/fitness/classes/).

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the overwhelming defeat of New Mexico State. On Monday, however, it seemed as if the entire team outside of Carleton couldn’t buy a basket. “I thought (Missouri State) did a good job,” said Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly. “Our goal was to drive the ball to the basket, but when you’re 2-for-17, you’re 2-for-17. You just can’t win games when you’re missing shots. It’s a make-shot-miss-shot game and they hit some shots that were big ones at big times.” The loss ends what had been a resurgent season for Iowa State. Just last year, the team finished 14-17 in what was the team’s second losing season in three years. Things were so bad that Fennelly contemplated retirement, but the coach said a turnaround led by his senior class renewed his passion for coaching. That passion was very evident in the post game press conference, where Fennelly and seniors Bridget Carleton and Alexa Middleton fought through tears to deliver their final post game press conference. With the 31 points, Carleton finishes her career with 2,142 career points, just eight points shy of the Iowa State all-time scoring record held by Angie Welle. Carleton will almost certainly play at the next level and her name will someday be in the rafters at Hilton Coliseum, but she said her biggest takeaway from her time at Iowa State was the growth she had as a person. “Coming in as a freshman, I didn’t know what I was,” Carleton said. “What kind of player I was, what kind of person I was. I’ve grown a lot as a person thanks to my teammates, the coaches and this community. I’m a much better person because of Iowa State.” Middleton, meanwhile, was probably the next closest thing that Iowa State had to a consistent scorer outside of Carleton on

SARAH HENRY/ IOWA STATE DAILY Sophomore Kristin Scott and sophomore Madison Wise work together to get a ball away from Missouri State freshman Sydney Wilson in the second round of the NCAA Championship on Monday at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones lost to the Bears 69-60.

Monday. She finished the evening with nine points, five assists and five rebounds, and was the only Cyclone outside of Carleton to hit a three point shot. Middleton also took the opportunity postgame to reflect on her career at Iowa State. Middleton spent two seasons on the roster after transferring from the University of Tennessee, and was thankful for the sense of community the team gave her. “You’re going to miss this family that you have,” Middleton said. “You’re going to miss the fun times, the special moments that you

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have off the court, but there’s a lot of frustration and disappointment that we didn’t play how we wanted to play.” Carleton, Middleton and fellow senior Meredith Burkhall will now all see their careers as Cyclones come to a close, but not before Fennelly mentioned how grateful he was to the three for their contributions to the program. In Fennelly’s opinion, the 2018-19 senior class got the Iowa State program back on track, and the future looks bright as a result. However, Fennelly, who’s 61 years old and has been with Iowa State since 1995, wasn’t

exactly committal about a return to Iowa State next season. Should he return to Iowa State next year, he’ll have the luxury of working with three returning starters and a host of key reserves. “I’ve been here a long time, and there will be some decisions to be made going forward,” Fennelly said. “But this program is back where it needs to be because of the three seniors. I can’t thank our seniors enough for restoring the Iowa State way and whatever happens moving forward, that will not change. I can promise you that.”

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