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Greek Fest “The brotherhood is a feeling you can’t put into words.”

— Malik Burton, member of Omicron Pi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. By Nik.Heftman @iowastatedaily.com Malik Burton didn’t know much about greek life upon his arrival at Iowa State. He knew very little about greek traditions. Whatever exposure to greek life that he retained before attending Iowa State came from movies or television. “My freshman year, I wasn’t interested in greek life at all,” Burton said. “I didn’t understand what was going on.” Now, the junior in speech communication is a member of the Omicron Pi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate greek fraternity established for African-American men. “The values of [Alpha Phi Alpha] matched the values that I had for myself,” Burton said. “[Their values] matched the values that I would have more myself 15 years down the line. The brotherhood is a feeling you can’t put into words.” Alpha Phi Alpha was founded in 1906. It is one of nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities that collectively make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). The fraternities and sororities within the NPHC are often wholly referred to as the “Divine Nine.” Six of the Divine Nine bear representation at Iowa State: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Omega Psi Phi, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Phi Beta and Alpha Phi Alpha. “You’d be at social gatherings and see someone start strolling and you’re like, ‘What are they doing? That’s kinda dope!’ But you’re still like, ‘What are they doing?’” Burton said.

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London Suber (top left), Amber Abogunrin (top right), Kierra Right (middle), Melie Romine (bottom left) and Malik Burton (bottom right) are members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.

Lecture explains value of political correctness By Olivia.Meline @iowastatedaily.com There is no such thing as “just language.” Anne Curzan, associate dean of humanities and Arthur F. Thurnau professor of English at the University of Michigan, uses her knowledge of linguistics to discuss the social power language holds. Curzan is the author of “Gender Shifts in the History of English” and is the subject of a 36-lecture series titled “The Secret Life of Words.” In Curzan’s lecture, “Politically Correct: Do Our Language Choices Matter?,” she discusses everything from sexist language to preferred pronouns in order to dispel the stigma against politically correct speaking. She spoke to students in the Memorial Union Thursday evening. “It is never just language,” Curzan said. “As soon as anyone says it’s just language, it’s because they don’t want to deal with the real issue.” Curzan’s lecture centered around the modern use of politically correct speech and worked to dissect what that truly means: Is politically correct language a violation of freedom of speech or is it a practice of good manners and respect? There are set attitudes when confronting the topic of PC language, often surrounding negative connotation, Curzan said. Those who use political correct language often experience backlash, as it can be interpreted as being overly sensitive or as a form of sensory that violates a key First Amendment right. Many view the emphasis of politically correct language as a way to avoid more important issues. “This is not an either-or situation,” Curzan said. “ It’s very hard to get people to change their language, but changing language does have the power to change

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Anne Curzan, associate dean for humanities at the University of Michigan, responds to questions at the “Politically Correct: Do our Language Choices Matter?” lecture Thursday night.

attitudes.” The first half of the lecture focused on modern language and looked at what Curzan called the sexist history of the English language. Curzan pointed out that it wasn’t until 2009 that Congress recognized that government positions such as the chair head of a committee, formerly referred to as a chairman, should change their titles to encompass all potential candidates. It is often thought that the suffix “man” is an all-inclusive and general term, but Curzan compared this to using “woman” as a position suffix. For example, “camerawoman” is not viewed as an all-inclusive title. This is a practice dating back to the 1700s when male superiority was emphasized through saying in congressional docu-

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ments, “the masculine encompasses the feminine.” “The English language is sexist; it has a long history of being sexist,” Curzan said. “Language has always been politicized; it always involves a negotiation of power.” Curzan also touched on the proper use of pronouns. This is a difficult subject for many people to grasp, but Curzan said it holds growing importance in society. “If someone said to you, ‘Hello, my name is Chris, but I go by Paul,’ you would not say, ‘Well, I am going to call you Henry because that’s easier for me,’” Curzan said. “And the same rule applies to any pronoun someone asks to be referred as.” The English language has come a long way in the last one hundred years, but work still needs to be done to perpetuate an equal and inclusive society, Curzan said.

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Advocacy groups voice disdain for voter ID bill By Nik.Heftman @iowastatedaily.com With a 28-21 vote Thursday night, the Iowa Senate passed House File 516 (HF 516), a bill that would require voters to show government-issued identification at the polls. The bill also shortens the time frame for casting absentee ballots and voting early at satellite polling sites from 40 days to 29 days, according to the Des Moines Register. The legislation will now move to the office of Gov. Terry Branstad, who is expected to sign it. Since the legislation’s passing, local advocacy groups One Iowa, Iowa’s largest advocacy group for the LGBT+ community, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Iowa, have released statements raising social concerns surrounding measures presented in the legislation. “[The bill] includes measures calculated to harm voting in Iowa, including not only voter ID but also unreliable and burdensome signature verification, cuts to early voting and other provisions,” Rita Bettis, legal director for the ACLU, said in a release. “Legislators have done so with the full knowledge that these laws will erect barriers to make it harder for people of color, senior citizens and people with disabilities, in particular, to vote.” The bill was proposed by Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate in January as election integrity legislation. Pate sought to implement tighter voter identification laws that include instituting electronic poll books at every Iowa precinct, requiring voter verification at the polling place that could entail signature verification and requiring an ID number for voting per an absentee ballot. Bettis went on to dub the passing of the legislation “outrageous,” referring to the bill as “an omnibus voter suppression bill.”

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Iowa senator shares concerns with housing bill By Jake.Dalbey @iowastatedaily.com The Iowa House and Senate passed House File 134, leaving Gov. Terry Brandstad’s signature the only thing needed to overturn the Ames housing ordinance. The Ames housing ordinance limits rental occupancy to no more than three unrelated people. Sen. Herman Quirmbach spoke out against this bill, saying that it will cause overoccupancy and increased rent. The bill, which was originally sponsored by Rep. Chip Baltimore, R-Boone, restricts cities from “adopt[ing] or enforc[ing] any regulation or restriction related to the occupancy of residential rental property based upon the familial or non-familial relationships of the occupants.” Quirmbach offered an amendment that would allow Ames to continue its current ordinance but it was shot down by the Iowa Senate. He expressed that urban towns including college towns like Ames need to regulate density and limit overcrowding. Quirmbach then attempted to postpone the bill, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2018. He said that he tried to educate his colleagues that housing started in mid-summer, not mid-winter, calling the current plan an “impossibly short deadline.” “If Ames is going to have to find a new means of dealing with overcrowding, then the City Council will need at least a year to work with the community to find an acceptable strategy and then more time to inform landlords, realtors and students,” Quirmbach told the Senate. Quirmbach said that he feels that the push comes from landlords who would use the removal of this ordinance to increase the number of residents among various properties. “There are a few landlords in Ames, and by no means am I trying to broad brush everybody, I think there are a few landlords in Ames that are trying to push this bill,” Quirmbach said. The senator hopes that Branstad will veto the bill, but believes it to be unlikely.

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LGBTSS Pride Week By Dalton.Roth @iowastatedaily.com Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Student Services (LGBTS) invites students to create swag as part of Pride Week. “Queer Yo Self: Pride Week Swag-Making” will allow students to create Pride Week swag, including decorating personal-

ized keychains. The event will run from 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. Friday in room 1064 of the Student Services Building. The activity is part of LGBT Student Services’ Friday social series, “TGIF: Thank God I’m Fierce!” Each spring, LGBT Student Services provides the Iowa State community with a week

of events to raise awareness, to educate and to encourage pride for the LGBTQIA+ community. All are encouraged to attend. Students can tweet with the hashtag #CyPride to share their favorite moments from the event and check the LGBTSS webpage to see what events remain for Pride Week.

Pierre Soil Science Lecture: 1:10 p.m. to 2:10 p.m at 1204 Kildee Hall (Ensminger Room). “Microbial Communities and N Cycling in Diverse Soils” The 2017 William H. Pierre Memorial Lecture in Soil Science will be presented by David D. Myrold, a professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University, where he teaches and conducts research related to soil microbiology. Cost: Free.

Pride Week: Swag-making: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1064 Student Services Building. “Queer Yo Self: Pride Week Swag-Making,” create Pride Week swag, including decorating your own, personalized keychain. Part of LGBT Student Services’ Friday social series, “TGIF: Thank God I’m Fierce!” Cost: Free. Softball: 3 p.m. at Cyclone Sports Complex. Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather. Walk-In Paint Your Own Pottery: Hello Spring: 4 p.m to 8 p.m. at the Workspace. Decorate a pot for growing herbs, a vase for fresh-cut flowers, or embrace the sea‑ son with bunnies, chicks and other woodland friends. We will show you the basics of painting your piece, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select. Open to all ages if accompanied by an adult. Cost: Studio fee ($4 ISU, $5 public), plus cost of bisque. Planetarium Show: The Af‑ terlife of Stars: 6:30 p.m. at ISU Planetarium, Physics Hall. Are you curious about s p a c e ? D o yo u wo n d e r about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come

to the ISU Planetarium and join us for an evening under the stars! In this month’s planetarium show, we will explore the ghosts stars leave behind, from supernovae to pulsars. You will also learn about how astronomers use light that is invisible to the human eye. All of our shows are fam‑ ily friendly, so all ages are welcome! Showtimes are 6:30 (kids show), 7:00, and 7:30. Tick‑ ets will be available at the door starting at 6:15 p.m. Seating is limited. Weather permitting, stick around until it gets dark and put your new knowledge to the test at our outdoor observing session after the last show. Cost: Free. Cyclone Cinema: Table 19: 7 p.m. at Carver Hall 101. The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carv‑ er 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Cost: Free.

April 15 Spring Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Reiman Gardens. Festivities will include an egg hunt for all children 6th grade and younger. The egg hunt will run continuously from 9:00 - 11:00. Children will have the opportunity to search for colorful eggs to trade in for a goody bag. Goody bags will be provided. The morning will also include story telling and lawn games as well as a visit from Reiman Gardens’ spring bunny. In case of inclement weather, activities will be moved indoors. Cost: Free. Volleyball: Spring Tourna‑ ment: 10 a.m. at H i l t o n Coliseum. Annual spring tournament. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.; use south en‑ trance only. Matches will be three sets. Cost: Free.

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STUDENT SPENDS TIME WITH RENT-A-PUPPY A student pets a dog, Dublin, at this year’s “Rent A Puppy” event Thursday. Dublin calls the Boone Humane Society home and is up for adoption. Students could rent a puppy and play with it for half an hour

Valuing the Colorado River By Alli.Weaver @iowastatedaily.com If you’ve ever eaten lettuce in the winter or taken a drink of water in cities such as Denver; Salt Lake City; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Los Angeles; or San Diego, you have relied on the Colorado River in some way. All of these things, and many more, are made possible by the river. “It provides drinking water for 35 million people, and it is the life force for the economy in the entire southwest part of our country,” Anne Castle, former assistant secretary for water and science in the U.S. Department of the Interior from 2009 to 2014, said. Castle came from Colorado to discuss sustainability efforts on the Colorado River at the Memorial Union on Thursday evening, the second of the Ronald Lecture Series in Environmental Conservation. Castle is now a senior fellow at the GetchesWilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment for her alma mater, the University of Colorado Law School. She has been working on water law and policy since her graduation in 1981. Some of her achievements include her over-

sight of the Bureau of Reclamation, which provides water for more than 31 million Americans in the West, and the U.S. Geological Survey, which provides data and information used to understand the earth, allowing for prevention of losses during national disasters and for managing the nation’s national resources. The Colorado River, widely known as the most important and beautiful river in the West, is now considered the river that is most threatened by climate change, Castle said. “It’s one of the most complex, most iconic river systems that we have in this country,” Castle said. Population and temperature increase have created a supply and demand imbalance. This issue is furthered by the over-allocation of water in the United States and Mexico. Since 1922, laws have been made to portion the Colorado River’s water rights to the upper and lower basin states, 7.5 million-acre feet each. Any shortage of water would be removed from the upper basin states’ supply, due to a smaller population in the upper states at that time. Also, starting in 1944, a treaty for the United States to provide a 1.5 million acre-feet to Mexico was put in place, Castle said. This treaty stat-

ed that in the case of an overwhelming drought, this number would be decreased. However, these numbers were based on data from an above average sample during a period of water abundance in the Colorado River. In recent years, these issues have created a deficit of water, causing legal and environmental consequences, Castle said. According to the Bureau of Reclamation, if this deficit continues its current trend, there will be a 3.2 million acre-foot shortfall by 2016. States, cities, the federal government and others continue to enact solutive plans to repair this deficit. Another issue with the Mexican Treaty of 1944 was the lack of finite definition of “overwhelming drought,” Castle said. The 2007 interim guidelines defined this term, but this was not enough, Castle said. Drought contingency planning (DCP) pressed on to find more ways to conserve water and to divide it up in a better way. Minute 319 is an amendment to the Mexican Treaty of 1944, redistributing the water shortages in order to soften the blow on the United States’ water supply. “The question is, ‘Have we done enough?,’” Castle said.

PUPPIES! PUPPIES! PUPPIES! PUPPIES! C h e ck o u t o u r p h o to gallery from Sigma Lambda Gamma’s ‘Rent A Puppy’ event in front of the campanile on central campus yesterday.

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By Alex.Ivanisevic @iowastatedaily.com Members of the Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority filled the atrium of Howe Hall Thursday evening eagerly awaiting the discussion “Woke Brown Girl” to begin. The sorority opened the discussion up to anyone who wished to attend, welcoming Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez, founder of Latina Rebels. Lambda Theta Alpha member Valeria Silva explained that the discussion was for Rodriguez to share her experiences with the audience through her stories and writing pieces. Silva said the sorority hopes the discussion will motivate people to stay “woke” about subjects concerning diversity in our society. “[Rodriguez] is the founder of Latina Rebels and a writer/blogger for multiple media sources including Huffington Post,” Rosita Cansino, also

a Lambda Theta Alpha member, said. “[Rodriguez’s] work revolves around the revolutionary ideas of loving and praising brown bodies and minds.” Before the event, nearly everyone was greeted with a friendly hug and excited chatter. About 60 people were in the audience before Rodriguez began. She opened the lecture by explaining that she uses foul language to enhance her storytelling, to accurately reminisce about her upbringing in the “hood” and the conservative Nicaraguan household she was raised in. Rodriguez said her stories allow her “to translate bulls*** into real s***,” and that the honest, outspoken tone she has developed over the course of her life is very much in contrast with the way she had been pressured to be by her parents. Rodriguez described her experiences in “white serving” institutions as torment. Her experience attending Vanderbilt Univer-

sity’s Divinity School in Nashville, Tennessee, exposed her to racism and motivated her to form Latina Rebels because she was “angry as hell.” Among her comical and entertaining explanations, Rodriguez was able to connect to the audience, a vast majority of whom were people of color. Bringing up situations from her years in school and the misconceptions of her academic ability because of her color, she said, “I don’t read smart to you and it has everything to do with the color of my skin,” in reference to the frequent surprised responses she would receive from white people when she would declare she was a student at Vanderbilt University. Many people in the audience began snapping in praise and agreement. She tied in the struggle of being a first generation college student, and the achievements and challenges that come with it, academically, financially, emotionally and mentally.

FFA grows next crop of leaders Pride Alliance fights for LGBTQ By Sheikh.Jallow @iowastatedaily.com

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Navy blue jackets dotted Iowa State’s campus early this week as The Future Farmers of America hosted its 89th Iowa Leadership Conference at Hilton Coliseum. This year’s event was the largest in the organization’s history, hosting about 5,800 students and guests. “The energy is very high because members love the thrill of the event,” Cully Forsyth, director of the FFA, said. The organization is an extracurricular student organization that has been around since 1928. “Anybody is welcome to join,” Cully said. “It’s not just agriculture anymore; there are a lot of different aspects to it.” The conference provides an opportunity for high school and middle school students to hone their leadership skills, immerse themselves in volunteer projects and discover scholarship opportunities. “Myself and eight other teammates worked hard to

A table that boasted all colors of the rainbow encouraged Iowa State students Thursday to stop by and speak about bills concerning some marginalized communities, sponsored by the Pride Alliance and Queer* Graduate Student Association. Representatives from the student organization Pride Alliance stood in the Agora from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to inform others about political awareness and promote it across campus. The table, “Contact Your Representatives,” was one of the activities for Pride Week. “We’re hoping to promote political awareness around issues that would affect our community and other minority communities,” Roslyn Gray, treasurer of Pride Alliance, said. Sebastian Martinez, soon-to-be outreach officer, acknowledged that it would be difficult to attract students to the Agora. This is especially applicable

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The Iowa FFA president presents an award during the 89th annual leadership conference at Hilton Coliseum.

showcase what the students had worked on so hard the whole year,” Cully said. “Whether it was the career development event, which basically built their leadership skills, and among other things are agriculture base.” Being an affiliate of the FFA can play a crucial role for students’ careers. “Companies do look at students that were in FFA have a good work ethic because of the things that we do provide many ways for students to grow,” Cully said. “There

are industry professionals that have the opportunity to connect with members throughout the entire year so they build those relationships, which carries on after they leave.” State fairs in Des Moines expose student members to these opportunities. The annual convention is a colossal aspect of the FFA organization. “We do conferences throughout the year that members have the opportunity to attend,” Cully said.

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Sebastian Martinez, Kenz Roberts and Roslyn Gray promote political awareness at the Agora on Thursday.

considering the table dealt with LGBTQ rights and political issues, which are both sensitive topics. Gray also said that she hopes the students who didn’t stop by the table realize that there is an organization that promotes the rights of the LGBTQ community. The bills ranged from different topics such as the Environmental Protection Agency, immigration policies, abortion, federal funding cuts and voter

photo identification. The voter photo identification is a problem for genderfluid citizens, especially when their gender expression may differ from their photo identification. Students passed by and wrote letters to their representatives about issues that concerned them. The Pride Alliance boasts about 150 members and has not only hosted Pride Week but also bi-annual drag shows and Coming Out Week.

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and flies 45 Comaneci score 46 “Now I __ me ...” 48 Getting-in approx. 49 90210, e.g. 50 Stylist’s supply 52 Run in the heat? 56 Place to split a split 60 Goes downhill fast 61 Ricelike pasta 62 Worthless 63 Confined, with “up” 64 “Terrif!” 65 Lena and others 66 Surfers’ guides 67 __ qua non 68 What one might see in a 20-, 32-, 43- or 56-Across

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Today’s Birthday (4/14/17) What do you really want for yourself, your community, and the world? Keep your networks buzzing into summer with possibilities. Launch into action, and monitor the pace. Rejuvenate at home, with friends and family. Manage finances closely for gain, especially insurance and investments. Play, learn and be creative. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

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(March 21-April 19) Balance must be restored, which will require love. Don’t be afraid to express your feelings to solve a domestic puzzle. Talk things over, and discover romance as a sweet side benefit.

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(April 20-May 20) What you need is closer than it appears. Your fame travels far and wide, but do you really do it for the glory? Love blooms all around you.

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(June 21-July 22) Plan things carefully, and write ideas down so you don’t forget important details. You’re making a great impression.

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(July 23-Aug. 22) Every now and then, you need to do something that feeds your soul. Enrolling in a creative class could support your overall goals. It’s more fun than expected.

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(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Stick to practical financial plans. Pay close attention to what you eat. Go ahead and obsess on details; you’re gaining wisdom. Let it all go for a lovely moment with family.

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(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You’re full of brilliant ideas. The best of them come when you’re relaxed and not thinking too hard. Look at things from an unfamiliar vantage point.

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(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Communications are getting through, even if it doesn’t seem like it. When in doubt, pick up the phone and ask. Don’t be afraid to make a special request. Give back, with love.

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The NPHC will host its annual step-and-stroll competition Saturday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. The contest is dubbed Greekfest. London Suber, junior in chemical engineering and member of Alpha Phi Alpha, said the event allows organizations within the NPHC to compete with one another and showcase their talent. “Strolling, I would say, is an artistic form of our cultural dancing,” Suber said. “Dance comes from [Alpha Phi Alpha’s] historical presence on campus. It’s what we do to solidify unity.” Suber’s father was a member of Omega Psi Phi. He introduced Suber to greek life at a young age. “He taught me just to uplift my community and also work with others that have a similar mindset, goal, perspective and values,” Suber said. “I knew I made the right choice [when I joined Alpha Phi Alpha]. No Regrets.” Greekfest is not associated with Iowa State’s Greek Week, a weeklong, activity-filled venture that the larger Collegiate Panhellenic Council (CPC) sororities and Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities traditionally participate in. The Divine Nine organizations typically sponsor their own weeks of celebration. Suber said that the weeklong celebrations are traditionally the week of the founding date of the organization. Some organizations elect to organize a second week of celebration within an academic year,

the later usually entailing philanthropic events. Amber Abogunrin, junior in apparel, merchandising and design and member of Sigma Gamma Rho Soror-

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ity, Inc., said each team will have about 10 minutes to showcase original strolls, chants and step routines. Undergraduate and graduate chapters within the NPHC are allowed to compete. Burton added that it wasn’t unusual for members of Iowa State’s Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) to attend Greekfest to show support, though they are not allowed to compete. Like Burton, Abogunrin was not exposed to greek life until she attended Iowa State.

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NPHC can be intimidating to prospective members, which in turn can present challenges in recruitment. Kierra White, junior in animal science and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., said that the NHPC does not always garner representation at Iowa State’s freshman orientation. “Those who have never experienced our council won’t see us there,” White said. “We’re not big councils. Some of us only have two or three in a chapter. That’s a lot of work to be relevant on this campus. To address this lack of exposure to their culture, the NPHC started a yearly event at Iowa State called NPHC 101, a public event that introduces members of the greek and non-greek communities to the culture and programs of the Divine Nine. Another event created by the council is Step 101, another public event where members of the NPHC teach members of the CPC, IFC and general public how to step. “All of the things we do have a meaning,” White said. “Just because you don’t understand our council does not mean you shouldn’t respect it. It’s a big part of our culture and our history.” Burton, Romine, Abogunrin and Suber stressed the importance of prospective greeks doing research before joining a greek organization. “Understand why you’re joining an organization and what you want to get out of it,” Burton said. “At that point, think about what you want to contribute to as you journey through life. I know people who wish they would have done that before they joined their organization.” Burton added that organizations within the NPHC do a lot of work to make an impact at Iowa State. If Iowa State wants to see the NPHC as part of its greek community, then the NPHC needs to hold as much weight and respect as any CPC or IFC organization, Burton said. Abogunrin said that she would like to see “the same consideration, respect and effort that [Iowa State] gives to other greek councils.” “Though we are small, we are making impacts for students and outside of the campus,” Abogunrin said. “We are just as mighty as these others councils.” Suber urged potential greeks to become active members of the campus community before committing to a fraternity or sorority. “Take your time to learn your campus,” Suber said. “Anyone can tell you what they think is best for you, but it’s up to you and what your values are.”

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State’s] freshman orientation, and they don’t introduce you to NPHC.” Abogunrin said that after meeting the adviser for Sigma Gamma Rho, along with a few of the sisters in the sorority, she decided to join. She said that the sorority allowed her to become more involved in the community, an opportunity that she actively sought. Melia Romine, junior in genetics and member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., said organizations within the NPHC are very selective when recruiting new members. “We’re about quality over quantity,” Romine said. “That’s the biggest difference between us and some of the other councils on campus. We take the time to get to know people before we allow them to join our organizations.” Romine was also introduced to greek life at young age by her father, who was a member of Omega Psi Phi. As a freshman, Romine attended an event called Meet the Greek, which is an event for the ISU NPHC and MGC chapters to collaborate and provide an overview of what greek life has to offer. Romine said it took her more than a year to receive an invitation to join Zeta Phi Beta. She added that this selective nature is part of the culture of NPHC organizations. “Some people don’t want to take that much time,” Romine said. “We’ll take in one member at a time if we have to. We’re lifetime organizations. You’re in it even after you graduate.” Romine said that the strict adherence to a selective culture within the

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Juniors and seniors in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are among those who will see tuition increases due to differential tuition.

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Columnist Wright argues that France’s next president will either ease travel and trade or pull the country back from the global stage.

Isolation vs. accessibility As major parties get pushed aside, normal escapes French politics By Nolan.Wright @iowastatedaily.com

hile seeming distant and trivial, the French election stands out against recent elections in how uncertain and momentous it is. Observing what got us here and what may happen helps us understand how the world will change. Furthermore, it’s an opportunity to see our own country’s traits from an outside perspective. Eleven candidates are in the running, but four are worth mentioning. Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of the Unsubmissive France party, is in fourth place. Until last week, his name didn’t bear mentioning for who was actually going to take the presidency but he’s now only half a point behind Francois Fillon. While Fillon still holds the thirdplace ranking, he’s not likely to win over new voters after news broke that he had his wife and children on government payroll. Melenchon seemed an equal longshot in recent months, but it now seems that repeatedly doing well throughout his brief moments in the limelight has earned him some momentum. Melenchon is an enemy to globalization and seems willing to go to drastic lengths to stop it. He opposes the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which he sees as an affront to national sovereignty, and agrees with conservative opponents that France’s relationship with the European Union (EU) should be “reconsidered.” Nonetheless, his radical views have yet to draw much anger from centrists. Even before his newfound popularity, he garnered praise for his rational and compelling statements during debates. In France, where the socialist party is an old bastion of tradition, Melen-

chon sticks out further to the left than most. He supports total redistribution of wealth, including a 100 percent income tax on anyone earning more than $380,000 a year. The recent political climate has turned away from socialism, so it’s not likely that Melenchon will get beyond third place in the polls. Holding second for the popular vote now is Emmanuel Macron. He created his party, “En Marche!,” about a year ago, making his place in the polls peculiar. While his movement may be new, Macron himself is no outsider. He served as France’s economy minister for one year, and before then was a high-ranking member of President Francois Hollande’s staff. Macron wants to mainly focus on spurring growth, with a $50 billion investment in infrastructure, renewable energy and job training. Accompanying this, he hopes, would be a significant reduction in corporate taxes and a 2 percent lower unemployment rate. His approach to business growth may be at home in the United States but is radically laissez-faire in the eyes of the French people. Macron has mostly come out in support of secularism and supports an almost aggressive pro-immigration policy. This, combined with his desire to spur economic growth has led to his policies being described as “openness.” Macron’s immigration policies reflect this. Macron also supports stronger international trade, making his economic stance more based in the recent past than the near future. The only way one can tell Macron isn’t perfectly tied for first is to look at a large number of polls. In many, he has 23 percent, just as much as his opponent. However, in most of the polls that deviate from the norm, he holds 1 to 2 percent below his primary candidate, Marine Le Pen. If Macron is identified with an open-door policy, Le Pen can be labelled a hardcore isolationist. While Macron believes bringing in immigrants will stimulate the economy, Le Pen sees them as a source of France’s

economic stall. She wants to set an immigration cap of 10,000 immigrants per year. Last year, roughly 230,000 people migrated to France. For Le Pen, immigration is as much a social issue as an economic one. Her immigration caps seem to go after the jobless rate and seem connected to her proposed cap on people retiring at no later than 60. Promising to close down any radical mosques and immediately expelling all illegal aliens seems more emotional than radical, however. Le Pen also wants a referendum on France and the EU, as well as pulling out of international trade agreements like NATO. In contrast to Macron’s fiscal conservative and social liberal stance, Le Pen has highly restrictive approaches to domestic economy. This means less open trade and restricted domestic growth. Le Pen has a larger share of the vote, but it seems unlikely that she will gain a majority. Once the first round of elections fails to produce a victor, it’s likely that socialist voters will shift toward him in the second round. Now that Melenchon has gained such popularity, it seems possible that he may take votes away from Macron, leaving an open path for Le Pen. All of these views seem a little radical, and it seems like normal has no place in French politics. The two major parties in France that until recently had a strong hold over the political climate, have been pushed off to the side, while an entirely new debate has sprung up. The next French president will either greatly increase ease of travel and trade or break off from well-established norms and pull the country back from the global stage. The next French president will either embrace globalism or nationalism. While the outcome of elections in Russia may mean more — we already know the result. The next several weeks for France, however, are highly uncertain, and depending on who wins, will have a significant shift and impact in the ongoing fight between isolation and accessibility.

Dining hits home run with Friley Windows By Alex.Felker @iowastatedaily.com It was a sad year, when in 2003 Iowa State University’s Friley Hall lost its in-house cafeteria. While tasteless upstart residence halls like Oak Elm and MapleWillow-Larch each get their own eateries, Iowa State’s largest, most historic and prominent residence hall has gone without one for some 14 years now. It was a shame that the Friley “Windows,” as the facility is called, was ever removed, but I am glad for its impending reinstatement. This new dining center will go a long way in alleviating the Union Drive Community Center’s mealtime congestion and will provide the west side of campus with another flagship dining facility to wine and dine prospective students and their parents, as well as provide Friley Hall’s hordes of residents with a (slightly) more convenient option. In fact, were I a freshman living in Friley Hall this next

academic year — when the construction will have been completed — I am not sure what corporeal (or celestial) forces could conceivably be strong enough to ever nudge me outside the building itself. Certainly not classes, to be sure. The construction’s progress looks promising and highlights a view of Lake LaVerne through its 10 or so paneled windows from which the facility takes its name. There has been some concern of the noise caused by the construction, however, and how it might affect students studying for finals. The builders will evidently be “doing their best to reduce noise by planning projects with less noise during those weeks,” but I would not hold my breath were I a resident. I might suggest that Iowa State distribute earplugs to Friley’s inhabitants. What else is ISU Dining working on? Aside from shuffling around some dining meal plan rates and a few other changes, Subway will be taking its leave from the Memorial Union. “Lancelot and Ellie’s” will be tak-

Differential tuition warrants attention Last Friday, the department of agronomy hosted a meeting to discuss a proposed increase of tuition. Wendy Wintersteen, endowed dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, opened the meeting by providing a background on the proposal. Then David Acker, associate dean of the college, gave a presentation about the idea of differential tuition and why it will be implemented. The increase will be in the form of “differential tuition.” This means that the tuition students pay will not increase until they reach a certain point in their college career. The university proposed implementing differential tuition in five areas to the Iowa Board of Regents, which approved the proposal. Starting this summer, juniors and seniors in biology and related majors (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), computer science (LAS), industrial design (design) and natural resources ecology and management (CALS) will pay more than freshmen and sophomores. The increase will be applied gradually for three years, starting with a $267 increase next semester. The university wants to propose differential tuition for many other majors as well, including agronomy, chemistry and global resource systems. It is important to note here that the idea of differential tuition has been applied in a number of colleges at Iowa State, such as the College of Engineering. According to the administration, the university is facing two paths: either it cuts the quality of education or it sustains the quality with the differential tuition. The cost of high-quality education is increasing, and the cost for the tools, equipment and capital required is also increasing. In addition, the proposal is supposed to allow the university to keep attracting and hiring world-class faculty and keep the faculty-student ratio low. The implementation of differential tuition will ensure the high value of Iowa State degrees and maintain excellence in advising and monitoring, according to the university. If the proposal gets approved and applied, each department will have a student advisory committee, and there will be an increase in scholarship funds and support for the students. The meeting was important, giving a platform to hear the students’ thoughts on the idea. Because the students are the ones mainly affected by the tuition increase, there should be a constructive conversation within the student body to discuss the issue. Some students may agree with the university, while others disagree. And for that, a campus-wide dialogue is needed.

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Columnist Felker argues that Friley Windows will alleviate congestion at the Union Drive Community Center and add another flagship dining facility to the west side of campus.

ing its place — a sandwich shop to be operated by ISU Dining. I will reserve my judgment here until the shop opens its doors, but I am hopeful; it would not take a serious investment by the university to at least emulate Subway’s quality, if not surpass it. The Friley Windows project, however, is an absolute home run. This is one of those developments that will benefit the

university’s students just as much as the university itself, and I am glad for that. I hope to see more projects like this in the near future (so long as the university refrains from engaging in out-of-place referendums per the Memorial Union’s proposed renovations), and I hope this project — along with 2020’s coming Student Innovation Center — is just the tip of Iowa State’s future plans iceberg.

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Tournament info What: Iowa State Spring Tournament When: Omaha at 10 a.m., North Dakota at 11:15 a.m. and UNI at 1:30 p.m. Where: Hilton Coliseum

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Iowa State sophomore Jess Schaben spikes the ball during the second set against Texas Tech on Oct. 15, 2016.

By Andy.Stubblefield @iowastatedaily.com Gaining a head start and valuable experience is key in any sport, especially for a young athlete fresh out of high school. That’s why Iowa State volleyball early enrollee Piper Mauck decided to graduate early from Des Moines Roosevelt High School and join the Cyclones for their 2017 spring season. “[Mauck] will be that much farther ahead in August,” coach Christy Johnson-Lynch said. “She’ll learn a lot these next few

weeks. She has a huge jump start on the season.” Graduating high school and enrolling early in college is a decision most commonly seen in football but the trend has been carrying over to volleyball in recent years. By joining the Cyclones during the spring, Mauck will be more comfortable with the system than the freshmen who join in the fall. In addition, she will have numerous collegiate matches under her belt before her freshman season begins. Mauck did not plan on enrolling early, but she realized that the level of coaching at the collegiate

level could give her a leg up come fall. “I figured coming [to Ames] would give me a step up to be ready for the actual season next fall,” Mauck said. With all the advantages that come with enrolling early, the decision bears many unique challenges as well. “[Mauck] is the only one in her class that is here,” Johnson-Lynch said. “She came mid-semester when everyone else has already been here and she’s missing out on what all her friends are doing back home.” Despite being in Ames for less

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than a semester, Mauck is mature beyond her years. “[Mauck] is such a mature person and has handled it all so well,” Johnson-Lynch said. “I don’t think anyone would guess that she is a senior who graduated early.” Mauck will provide the Cyclones with size at the setting position that will enable her to be a great blocker and attacker at the net. Mauck saw her first collegiate volleyball action at the UNI Spring Tournament, where she was able to shake off the first-time jitters. “I thought [Mauck] looked better as the day went on,” JohnsonLynch said. “She was probably

a little bit nervous to start but looked more and more comfortable as the day went on.” The Cyclones will get another opportunity to improve when they host the Iowa State Spring Tournament on Saturday at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State is scheduled to play Omaha at 10 a.m., North Dakota at 11:15 a.m. and UNI at 1:30 p.m. Johnson-Lynch will likely continue experimenting between a 5-2 and a 6-1 system with different combinations of players. “It’s a good opportunity for us to mix up the lineups and just get a groove of things,” Mauck said.

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After a long spell of losses, Iowa State softball coach Jamie Trachsel is ready to turn around the season. The Cyclones (15-28, 0-9 Big 12) have now lost 12 consecutive games, however, they are set to return to their home turf to face Oklahoma State (26-15, 6-0 Big 12) this weekend. Although the original schedule listed one game on Friday afternoon and a doubleheader on Saturday, with rain in the forecast, the agenda changed Thursday afternoon. The first game will now kick off Friday morning, with the first pitch set for 11 a.m. The two teams will play their doubleheader on Friday, with the second game starting about 30 minutes after the first ends. The estimated start time for the second game

is around 1:30 p.m. They will finish the series with a game starting at noon Saturday. The Cyclones are coming off a 3-2 loss to Drake on Tuesday night, and while she was disappointed, sophomore pitcher Emma Hylen found positives from the game. “Mid-week games are always tough, especially right in the middle of that grind of the season,” Hylen said. “Most of us had class that morning, and it’s hard to turn around and play a game. I think we stayed composed. “We kept fighting, we kept attacking.” Although the Cyclones haven’t been able to pull off a win in the last few weeks, players are still looking forward to the chance to play Oklahoma State. “I’m excited because they’re a good team,” sophomore catcher Kaylee Bosworth said. “I’m excited to see how we bounce back from the

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Ernst urged to fight for federal funding By Austin Cannon, Staff Writer acannon@amestrib.com Board members and staff of the Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support (ACCESS) met with U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst on Wednesday afternoon, urging the state’s junior senator to fight for the federal funding that makes up almost half of the organization’s budget. In the 2017 fiscal year, $715,141 of the $1.51 million ACCESS budget came from some federal agency or department. Keeping the federal funding wasn’t the only issue, though. Director Angie Schreck said that under a proposal from the Iowa Legislature, ACCESS could receive 20 percent less in state funding in the next fiscal year. “That is an area of significant need for us,” she told Ernst. “We’re always worried, to be honest, about how stable that environment might be for us.” Its offices located in south Ames, ACCESS provides a variety of services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, including counseling, housing and shelter assistance, support groups and crisis response services. And while the organization moved into the office relatively recently, Ernst was still in semi-familiar territory: She volunteered for ACCESS during her junior and senior years at Iowa State University. “This is kind of where it all started for me at Iowa State University and being able to come out into the community and volunteer,” she

They all work to manage four 24hour on-call systems and staff the shelters around the area, making up the lion’s share of the budget. “If we can’t pay our staff, we can’t provide the service,” Schreck said. One staff member, who helps run ACCESS’s housing program, said that without funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), ACCESS would be unable to provide the “rapid rehousing” that some domestic violence and sexual assault survivors need to prevent further trauma and offer stability. This fiscal year, ACCESS received an $89,000 Emergency Solutions Grant from HUD. “HUD funding is something we need to hang onto,” the staff member said through tears. After the meeting, Ernst said she’d take what she heard in the meeting to her fellow senators and stress the importance of organizations like ACCESS as the budgeting process gets going. “It’s getting the information from organizations like ACCESS that make the difference there, and being able to go back and share the information with my colleagues,” she said. Schreck said she understands there are other mouths to feed when it comes to allocating federal money, national security being one of them, but she still urged awareness. “We have to be really aware that there are people with personal security threats every single day in their own homes, and so we can’t take that money away.”

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Sen. Joni Ernst talks with board members of ACCESS during her visit to the agency’s center in Ames on Wednesday.

said. “It was a very educational time for me.” At the meeting, she heard from every ACCESS staff member in the room, who spoke about the services they offer to survivors, whether that be youth counseling or sexual assault prevention efforts. Marshalltown Police Chief Mike Tupper, a member of the ACCESS board of directors, told Ernst the federal funding was also important to law enforcement agencies like his. He even advocated for more federal money so ACCESS could provide additional support. “I’ve been in this business now

for 25 years, and I know that law enforcement could not successfully help or ... positively impact victims in our community if it wasn’t for the services being provided by ACCESS or groups like them,” he said. Ernst said she’ll do her best to keep the funding levels where they are as the budgeting process in Congress gets underway for the next fiscal year. “I don’t know about increased funding,” she said. “Believe me, I know the necessity. If we can try and maintain where we’re at, I think that will be a significant win this year. I will assist you however I can. I’ll

push our appropriators.” Schreck said Ernst was “receptive” during their meeting and noted the senator’s experience as a former ACCESS volunteer helped her appreciate the work they’re doing now. “We are very realistic,” she said. “We understand that it’s very challenging to hold onto these funds. But yeah, I was encouraged that she seemed willing to listen and take information back to her colleagues.” ACCESS serves Story, Boone, Greene, Tama and Marshall counties with 22 full-time staff members and 16 working on a part-time basis.

Martin announces plans Healthiest Ames promotes to run for City Council bike safety to third-graders By Grayson Schmidt, Staff Writer, gschmidt@amestrib.com In addition to growing up in Ames, David Martin said last year’s presidential election solidified his decision to run for Ames City Council, and is why on Wednesday, he formally announced his candidacy in the city’s third ward. “Certainly having grown up in Ames made me aware of the benefits and opportunities of being here, but also what happened in the elections last fall put the idea in my head a little more clearly that it’s one thing to show up and vote in elections, but there’s another level of service that’s available,” Martin said. “I thought about that and thought that this is something that would be good for me and something I could do well at.” Martin, 51, is looking to win the seat currently held by Peter Orazem, who announced he will not seek re-election. Other seats up for reelection are Ward 1, held by Gloria Betcher, and an at-large seat held by Amber Corrieri. The third ward consists generally of the southwest part of Ames, south of Lincoln Way and west of State and University avenues. In addition to giving back to a community he

said has always supported him, Martin thinks he has the skill set that would make him a good fit for the position, including his experiences in the tech fields, and living in various cities across the country and internationally. “I’m from Ames, and I loved growing up here, and I’m happy to be back, but I’ve seen how it’s done in other places too,” Martin said. “That sort of thing could maybe help me understand better what the possibilities might be for Ames, and what the challenges might be.” Martin was born and raised in Ames, and attended Crawford Elementary, Welch Junior High, Ames High School, and — after three years working in California startups — returned to Iowa State University for degrees in mathematics and computer science in 1993. After earning a Ph.D. at Boston University, Martin taught graduate and undergraduate computer science, and now owns a consulting business specializing in software issues that arise in intellectual property litigation. One of Martin’s top priorities is to effectively promote reliable, widely available, and secure internet service, which has been essential to helping his business succeed. “It’s important for

everyone these days,” Martin said. “There are patches of Ames that have poor or unreliable connections, and to the extent that the city can make decisions that will help move things along to a more reliable and uniform service, then I think we should.” Martin and his husband, Steve Godfrey, an Episcopalian minister, moved back to Ames in 2013, and have been together for more than 20 years. Part of his decision to move back was due to Ames’ support of the LGBTQ community, which he said has extended back as far as the 1980s, a time when he said government policy did not. “There’s no question that Ames is unique in Iowa,” Martin said. Though there are numerous issues Martin hopes to be able to bring to light if elected, he said Ames is not in need of any major revamping. For Martin, he just hopes he can help improve his hometown in any way possible. “Ames has actually been running pretty well over the years, so I’m not c o m i n g t o c h a n g e e verything,” Martin said. “We don’t have gaping wounds that need to be cured, but I’m aware that good governance really takes attention and effort, and I want to ensure that that continues.”

ByGrayson Schmidt, Staff Writer, gschmidt@amestrib.com New bicycle helmets were handed out to about 40 third-graders at Mitchell Elementary School on Monday as part of a safety initiative by Healthiest Ames and Skunk River Cycles. Besides promoting safety, Healthiest Ames Board Member Ann Thompson said seeing the joy and appreciation on each child’s face is what makes this campaign so important. “It is really fun,” Thompson said. “At Fellows (Elementary), I fit a helmet, and the little girl looked at me and hugged me, so it’s all worth it.” Mitchell was the third of five elementary schools to receive helmets in a twoweek span. Healthiest Ames is a grassroots effort organized by residents who want to promote healthy lifestyles in the community, and Thompson said handing out bike helmets fits into that mission. The idea to give students helmets came from Ames Community School District Associate Superintendent Mandy Ross, who said bike safety was already part of the third-grade curriculum, Thompson said. Last year, Thompson said Healthiest Ames conducted the program at Mitchell. The success of the program there solidified the decision to expand it

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Marissa Ehlers fits third-grader Zayla Avelar with a new bike helmet Monday.

to all the Ames elementary schools this year. “Fitting the bike helmets and having them on the correct way is very important,” Thompson said. “When we just started doing this I figured that it wouldn’t be that big a deal to the kids, but ... it is.” The event included a presentation on bike trails from Ames Bicycle Coalition Vice President Steve Libbey; bike safety from Ames Police School Resource Officer Nick Schieffer; and bike mechanics from Skunk River Cycles owner Ronn Ritz, who said getting to talk with kids about bikes is the best part of his day. “I really like working with kids, and in fact it’s one of the high points of my day when I get kids to come in to get involved in cycling,” Ritz said. “To me bicycling is freedom ... when access to cycling became part of my life, then it’s an easy way to come in contact with lots of different ways

to express yourself through inner freedom.” Ritz said he worked with Healthiest Ames last year when the group came to Mitchell but has been working with various community organizations to provide free bike helmets to kids for the past 15 years. “Getting access to an affordable helmet is something that I feel is important,” Ritz said. “Helmets don’t prevent accidents; that’s good riding skills, but in the event of an accident (helmets help) ... it gives someone more confidence to ride a longer distance.” Schieffer said the Ames Police Department is always trying to engage more with the community in ways such as promoting bike safety. Schieffer said the message is usually wellreceived by children when paired with handing out helmets. “They love it,” Schieffer said. “All the helmets look like big shiny Easter eggs to them.”

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