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A culture all its own By Tisa.Tollenaar @iowastatedaily.com Millennials in college have it pretty easy — at least when it comes to movies and TV shows. It might be hard for some to imagine having to wait for a new episode each week. In the past, to see a particular movie, you’d have to go to the
theater, buy or rent it on DVD — or VHS, from our earliest, blurriest memories — or catch it airing on a TV network by a stroke of luck. Now we have shows and movies on demand, ready to play at the click of a mouse or tap of the screen. One, however, has made an arguably permanent impact on not only how we access
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In 2016, 81 percent of adults between 18 and 35 had a Netflix account, according to BGR, a mobile and technology news source.
ISU settles suit, changes 3 bills advancing in Iowa Legislature discrimination policies By Jessica.Enwesi @iowastatedaily.com
By Danielle.Gehr @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State will change its policies on discrimination and harassment after settling a lawsuit filed by Robert Dunn, senior in accounting, according to The Gazette. The complaint, filed in the Southern District of Iowa Courts on Oct. 17, 2016, asked for declaratory and injunctive relief stating that the university violated the First and 14th amendments. Iowa State’s policies will now state that it “won’t penalize students who fail to pledge compliance,” The Gazette reported. The university agreed to cover Dunn’s legal fees, which amount to $12,000, after signing a settlement last month. After Dunn filed the lawsuit five months ago, Iowa State reviewed the policies in question ultimately revising them in December 2016. Dunn expressed that clearer policies for something like harassment were his goal from the start, stating that he found the original policies to be “vague.” He feels that this outcome will be beneficial to both the administration and Iowa State students. “Once we graduate, you can’t get arrested for saying that the definition of marriage should be between one man and one woman,” Dunn said. As a member of “ISU Young Americans for Freedom,” Dunn was involved in organizing events that Reginald Stewart, senior vice president for diversity and inclusion, told Dunn were offensive to other students and could be punished under university policies. Dunn faced a hold on his graduation and was placed on a list of students to be reviewed by Interim Dean of Students Keith Robinder, according to the complaint. John McCarroll, executive director of university relations, stated in an email that Dunn was neither disciplined nor threatened with disciplinary action for his
Iowa legislators have been busy introducing and voting on new bills. Here are some notable ones making their rounds through the General Assembly. Abortion House Human Resources Committee legislators introduced a new bill, commonly known as the “Heart Beat” bill, that would restrict women from the seeking an abortion six weeks after conception. The bill’s quick introduction
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Robert Dunn, senior in accounting, filed a complaint on Oct. 17, 2016, asking for declaratory and injuctive relief, stating that Iowa State violated the First and 14th amendments.
speech or policies in question. He also wrote that “Iowa State is committed to freedom of expression and our policies comply with the U.S. Constitution and state and federal laws. We take seriously our responsibility to prevent and address illegal discrimination and sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.” The complaint argues that public universities serve as a marketplace of ideas “where the young adults who are tomorrow’s leaders are exposed to differing opinions.” Dunn served the complaint against Iowa State President Steven Leath, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Martino Harmon, Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity Margo Foreman, Assistant Dean and Director of the Office of Student Conduct Sara Kellogg, members of the Student Conduct Hearing Board, Robinder and Stewart. Two instances led Dunn to file the suit: the requirement by law to take part in Title IX training and Iowa State faculty and staff telling him his conservative view points violate university policies. “A student could reasonably conclude from this online manda-
tory training problem that any discussion of gender identity could be sexual harassment under ISU policies if any listener — even if not the intended listener — took offense, without any consideration of the First Amendment rights of other students,” the complaint reads. Casey Mattox, Alliance Defending Freedom senior counsel, said in a press release that no university policy can trump the First Amendment and that “Iowa State thinks it knows better than the First Amendment, making other student’s opinions about the value of a student’s speech, instead of the Constitution, the test for whether speech is protected. The settlement does not prevent Iowa State from requiring students to take online courses like the Title IX course. Rather, the university will change its policy to avoid penalizing students who fail to pledge compliance to its discrimination and harassment policies. Under the revised policies students will still be required to certify their understanding of the policies during the training process.
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Former U.S. diplomat explains global relations By Tristan.Wade @iowastatedaily.com The relationship between the United States and the Middle East is a constantly changing and often complex issue, but Deborah Jones has firsthand experience. The former diplomat spoke to an audience in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union on Monday about the ever-changing relations between the two countries. She touched on topics ranging from the history of many current issues, what she thought pushed American policy in the past and the Arab Spring. “I like to think that everything [the United States] tries to do around the world, and with ourselves, should boil down to making sure people can work and love with dignity,” Jones said. Jones is the former U.S. ambassador to Libya, stepping down after more than two years at the position in November 2015. She has 34 years of foreign diplomacy experience. The majority of that
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time was spent in the Middle East. Pulling from her vast store of knowledge and experience, Jones was able to share her views on many historical events, and current conflicts, relating to the United States and its involvement with the Middle East. One of Jones’ focus was that America has always used its
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Vet Med interim dean selected By Nic.Wackerly @iowastatedaily.com Pat Halbur has been named the interim dean of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Halbur will be replacing Lisa Nolan, who has been the dean for the past 6 years. Nolan is moving on this summer to be the dean of veterinary medicine at her alma mater, the University of Georgia.
A graduate of ISU veterinary medicine, Halbur has been a faculty member a the university since 1990. He has recently served as a professor, chair of veterinary diagnostic and animal medicine and executive director of the veterinary diagnostic lab, according to the college of veterinary medicine. During his time at ISU, Halbur has received numerous honors and rewards for his patents and research with animal dis-
eases. On April 6, Halbur will be inducted into the National Academy of Inventors at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum in Boston, according to the academy’s website. Halbur will be the acting dean on June 1 and the interim dean on July 1. The search for the next permanent dean will be launched in the upcoming months, according to a press release from the college of veterinary medicine.
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e.g. 46 Cold hard cash 47 Cubes in a bowl 49 Folk icon Seeger 51 Spiteful, as gossip 53 Antitheft noisemakers 58 Bracelet site 60 Cry heard today, and a hint to the ends of the answers to starred clues 63 Deep trepidation 64 Not hypothetical 65 “Not only that ...” 66 Mayo holders
Down 67 Beaver-built barriers 68 Conserve energy 1 Soak up the sun 2 Jai __ 3 Superman’s Lane 4 Binoculars part 5 __ Bay Rays 6 Composer Gershwin 7 Pay-__-view 8 Sushi bar cupful 9 Machu Picchu builders 10 *Trapshooter’s target 11 Snakelike swimmer 12 Longtime auto racing sponsor 15 Newsletter edition
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Today’s Birthday (04/04/17) You’re no fool. Increase community activity with friends, siblings and neighbors. It keeps you connected, and communications thrive until June, when your energy shifts towards home improvement. Check insurance coverage, and stay flexible. It’s a year of personal expansion. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
Aries - 9
(March 21-April 19) It could get foolish; work causes delays, so call if you’ll be late. Talk about money later. Consider what’s best for home and family, and work it out.
Taurus - 9
(April 20-May 20) Think, then talk. Work on the big picture first. Your influence grows. The more you plan, the more you profit. Use your good judgment. Hold on to your money for now.
Gemini - 8
(May 21-June 20) If you don’t find out, ask again. You’re in a state of disruption ... there’s some chaos. You look good, nonetheless. Travel or send packages later. Visit a partner who provides inspiration.
Cancer - 9
(June 21-July 22) Use your persuasive skills. Be brief, however, if it costs you money. Emotions are all over the map. There’s more work coming; pace it carefully, as there’s danger of breakage.
Leo - 9
(July 23-Aug. 22) Don’t gamble, discuss money or play the fool. Provide excellent service, and make a good impression. Optimism enters the workplace, though costs may be higher than expected.
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(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Controversy arises. Acknowledge considerations, and provide for others. Get a friend to intervene, if necessary. Make essential contacts.
Libra - 8
(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You tend to overestimate your powers and underestimate costs. Everything seems possible. The more old projects that you finish, the more new ones arise. Pad the budget.
Scorpio - 9
(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) See friends later; work is busy. Be prepared to applaud your team. Past efforts represent you well. Think quickly while moving slowly.
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(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) There may be a setback or temporary confusion. Accept enthusiastic coaching. Reassure someone who’s uncertain.
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NATIONALISM IN EARLY MODERN ROME Linda Nolan answers a question about the behaviors toward nationalism in the early modern Rome era on Monday. Nolan is an art history instructor for the ISU College of Design Rome Program.
BILLS p1 abortion is necessary to preserve the life of an unborn child.” The amendments were voted on and passed the Iowa Senate. Education A looming teacher shortage in Iowa has caused lawmakers to invoke student loan forgiveness and grant programs in order to attract more candidates to teach in
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designated shortage subject areas. The Iowa Senate passed House File 472, 14 to 1, which would allow teachers who have federal loans to work in the state, for up to five years, in order to pay off their loan debt. According to the Department of Education, Iowa has been experiencing a teacher shortage in numerous areas such as agriculture, mathematics, all for-
eign languages and science levels and courses. According to the bill, the last time loan forgiveness program funds were appropriated was in fiscal year 2007-08. Protection of Personal Security and Data A House Joint Resolution passed, 12 to 0, as an added amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa that would protect all forms of electronic information and data from ille-
gal searches and seizures by law enforcement without a legitimately obtained warrant. Rep. Ken Rizer, R-Linn, introduced the amendment and was met with support and opposition on the legislation. Notable groups lobbying for the bill included Microsoft, Google and Amazon.com. If adopted, it would not go into effect until July 1, 2021.
walls, or is it about making sure prosperity is expansive enough that people don’t have to come to find work here that they can’t find elsewhere,” Jones said. While discussing the Arab Spring, Jones talked about how current technol-
ogy and social media have transformed how governments in the Middle East are treated. “Technology has always been a great disruptor ... but now the electron is the accelerator,” Jones said. Jones said she was speaking completely from her own sentiments and independent beliefs, and at times did not hold back criticism of the current U.S. administration’s foreign policy. She emphasized that in the past, foreign policy has always been a bipartisan issue for the United States. She said she was worried
that there is too much partisan involved. The audience stayed engaged with Jones and enjoyed hearing about these issues from her perspective. One student enjoyed how she discussed the nuclear deal with Iran. “She made an interesting point when she said, ‘We’ll never be able to take away the knowledge about nuclear weapons that they possess,’ so we have to work to reconcile past conflicts so they have a reason not to be aggressive,” said McKinley Nelson, senior in journalism and mass communication.
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The Pink Exposed Sue Thayer was an Iowa Planned Parenthood manager for 18 years before a transformative experience made her an abortion opponent. She has been a foster and adoptive parent for 27 years and is founder and director of Cornerstone for Life Pregnancy Resource Center.
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Connor Jeffery Smith, 20, of 4912 Mortensen Rd Unit 1224 ‑ Ames, Iowa, was cited for possession of al‑ cohol under the legal age at Storm St and Welch Ave at 12:26 a.m.
Trevor James Bill, 23, of 512 Woodland ‑ Riceville, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public intoxica‑ tion, disorderly conduct and harassment at Fountainview Apartments at 2:24 a.m.
Jared Jesse Gonnerman, 22, of 903 Pinon Dr Unit 3 ‑ Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated and failure to obey stop or yield sign at Hayward Ave and Storm St at 1:56 a.m.
An individual reported dam‑ age to a motorcycle at Lot 61H at 8:12 a.m.
Nathan Weston Williams, 19, of 926 Hayward Ave Unit 7447 ‑ Ames, Iowa, was ar‑ rested and charged with operating while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and un‑ lawful use of license at Lot 61A at 2:50 a.m. An individual reported the theft of a bike at 42 Frederik‑ sen Court at 10:32 a.m. Austin Thomas Seipts, 19, of 13871 Baumgarter Trl ‑ Rockton, Illinois, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and pos‑ session of alcohol under the legal age at Lot 50B at 10:56 p.m.
April 1 Samuel Luke Tufts, 20, of 212 Beyer Ct Unit 3443 ‑ Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public in‑ toxication ‑ 2nd offense at West St and Hyland Ave at 1:15 a.m. Theresa Manivanh, 19, of 1048 18Th St ‑ Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public intoxica‑ tion, assault and disorderly conduct at Ames Intermodal
The annual community Doughnut Run will be taking place in Ames over the weekend. Those interested in attending the event can find details on our website.
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POP-UP FASHION SHOWS RECAP Pop-up fashion sales, chances to buy merchandices from the Iowa State Fashion Show are taking place this week ahead of the main event Saturday.
An individual reported dam‑ age to landscaping at Morrill Hall at 1:42 p.m.
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Jose Miguel Samano, 19, of 221 Beyer Ct Unit 1547 ‑ Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public in‑ toxication at Welch Ave and Hunt St at 10:46 p.m.
Ames Police are looking for information involving a hit-and-run that took place last month at Hayward Avenue and Chamberlain Street.
Sean Douglas Sao, 20, of 926 Hayward Ave Unit 1459 ‑ Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public in‑ toxication at Welch Ave and Hunt St at 10:46 p.m.
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April 2 A 20 year old male was re‑ ferred to Iowa DOT of a .02 civil violation at Lincoln Way and S Riverside Dr at 1:41 a.m. An individual reported dam‑ age to a vehicle at Lot 6 at 1:16 p.m. A found knife was secured until an owner can be lo‑ cated at the Armory Building at 12:33 p.m.
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Ames Police seek suspect The Ames Police Department is asking for help in identifying the suspect involved in a hitand-run case from late March. According to a Facebook post by the Ames Police Department, the
victim was within the crosswalk at Hayward Avenue and Chamberlain Street when he was struck by a car. The car, according to police, appeared to be a gray Chevy Impala. The accident occurred at 1:52 a.m. March 25. The pedestrian suffered non-life threatening injuries and is making a
full recovery, police said. Anyone with information relating to this incident is encouraged by police to contact the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5133 or the anonymous tip line, 515239-5533. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515223-1400 or 1-800-4521111.
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Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - Lori Jacobson: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 0003 Morrill Hall. University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose F r a n t z e n . T h e p o rt r a i t painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen’s artistic process evolve. Cost: Free. Retirement reception: Lea Bartley: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at 0162 General Services Building. Lea Bartley, manager for accounting in Facilities Planning and Management, is retiring. A program will begin at 1:30 p.m.
An officer investigated a property damage collision at Stange Rd and Hawthorn Court Dr at 7:44 p.m.
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TENNIS REBOUNDING AFTER LOSSES The Iowa State tennis team competed this past weekend against Baylor and Texas. Check out how the teams are doing after a tough weekend.
Dan DeGeest was on the Daily’s Acoustic Lounge, a weekly show on the Iowa State Daily Facebook page, Monday night. The singer and songwriter performed two of his folkstyle songs. Our reporter talk ed to him about his musical career thus far. Check out the recap on the Acoustic Lounge at iowastatedaily. com under the multimedia tab.
An officer investigated a property damage collision at Lot 6 at 3:36 p.m.
R e t i re m e n t re c e p t i o n : Dana Schumacher: 3 p.m. t o 5 p . m . a t 115 1- 115 5 Jischke Honors Building. Dana Schumacher, assistant director of the University Honors Program, is retiring. A short program will begin at 3:30 pm.
The Iowa State men’s track and field team competed this past weekend at the Stanford Inviational. Check out the results from the meet online.
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An officer initiated a drug related investigation at Lake Laverne at 2:09 p.m.
Portrait Painting - Ed McCracken: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in 0003 Morrill Hall. University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose F r a n t z e n . T h e p o rt r a i t painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen’s artistic process evolve. Cost: Free.
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A RAINY STROLL THROUGH CAMPUS Ames community members walk past the Knoll during a rainy afternoon Monday. Construction of the Knoll was completed in 1900. The 117-year-old building was built to house the president of the university and their family.
Daily to host In This Together event By Ally.Frickel @iowastatedaily.com
For the entirety of the semester, the Iowa State Daily has been working on a series called In This Together to discuss the various issues surrounding sexual assault. This event — which
is open to the public — will serve to connect all of the pieces together and create a dialog to raise awareness for sexual assault. The first half hour will be open-house style where individuals can write a message about why they’re “in this together” to help prevent sexual assault and
learn about the various campus organizations working on this issue. After this, there will be an hour-long panel to discuss various issues surrounding sexual assault. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Oak Room of the Memorial Union.
Clarification: In the print edition of the “Autism Awareness Month” article on Monday, April 3, 2017, the Daily used puzzle pieces as part of the design of the story. While puzzle pieces are sometimes used in conjunction with autism awareness, some individuals find the use to be offensive, including Carissa Widseth, one of the sources interviewed. “I find that the usage of puzzle pieces when depicting autism is childish and implies that we are something to be solved or fixed, which is not true. Each autistic individual is a unique and diverse person and should be viewed as such,” Widseth said. The Daily regrets this representation. The Iowa State Daily welcomes comments and suggestions or complaints about errors that warrant correction. To submit a correction, please contact our editor at 515-2945688 or via email at editor@ iowastatedaily.com.
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Office of diversity, inclusion builds relationships at ISU By Whitney.Mason @iowastatedaily.com Though the Office of Diversity and Inclusion may be new to Iowa State, having been established in the spring of 2015, faculty in the office are transitioning into roles with familiar responsibilities. Their roles, stresses and expectations are not any different from any other administrative role on campus. Before being appointed in 2015, Reginald Stewart, vice president for diversity and inclusion, served as the chief diversity officer at the University of Nevada, Reno. Stewart said that it was important for someone in his position to build trust and engage with the Iowa State community. Nicci Port, project director for diversity and inclusion in LGBTQA+ affairs, agreed with Stewart on the importance of building relationships. “We’re all navigating the relationship building part,” Port said. Liz Mendez-Shannon, who was appointed as project director for the office of diversity and inclusion in Hispanic and Latinx affairs in November 2016, saw the role as an opportunity to engage diversity and inclusion in a different way, but also revert back to previous work. Mendez-Shannon’s experiences in leadership and social work in Harlem, New York, helped her gain authenticity that she believes has helped direct her to her current role. “I hope to create conversations with diversity and inclusion,” Mendez-Shannon said. She also said that she tries to be approachable and collaborative in her work. With each of their roles being relatively new, the day-to-day responsibilities have helped each individual adjust to their positions. Their daily schedules, which include meetings with students and faculty, are intended to build trust and relationships between the administrators and their publics. “You’re working with the community just as much as the campus,” Stewart said. Since fall 2015, there have been a number of student demonstrations against public policy and social issues, including a demonstration dubbed Hoodies and Hijabs. The demonstration saw hundreds of students, faculty and Ames community members march in solidarity. Stewart said he understands the mindset of students who are affected by changes in public policy. “It’s relatable,” Stewart said. “It doesn’t have to be explained to the people. I refuse to be afraid.” Mendez-Shannon said that she sees similar social climate not only in her workplace but also in her personal life. Mendez-Shannon, a mother of twin daughters, recalled a conversation between her and her daughters after President Donald Trump’s reddit toward immigration during his campaign for the presidency. “[President Trump] placed an image on a community,” Mendez-Shannon said.
She also recalled her daughters believing that they weren’t welcomed in a country they called home. They even believed that they would have to leave. Mendez-Shannon said she told her daughters that they had a rightful presence in the United States. “I can associate with the fear,” Mendez-Shannon said. Stewart admitted that his career takes a toll on his personal life. He credited rest and healthy eating habits in helping him to return to work every day. Port has seen her role in the office of diversity and inclusion opening up conversations within her family. Port said she has noticed her father becoming more engaging in conversations relating to topics within the LGBTQA+ community due to her work within the community. “We never, ever explored it as a family before,” Port said. The administrators agreed that stepping out of the office on occasion has helped them relax. Each of the administrators has found activities unrelated as a source of relaxation. Port revealed that her daily commute to work and listening to the radio has brought the most satisfaction to her. Bike riding has become another activity Port likes to do during her free time. “I think it’s healthy when we step away,” Mendez-Shannon said. “It helps us. It energizes our division.” Mendez-Shannon also enjoys exercising in her free time. “I love hot yoga,” Mendez-Shannon said. Mendez-Shannon’s free time also includes spending time with her twin daughters. She credited her daughters for her self-growth. Stewart said he used to never takebreaks. Now, he has acknowledged the need to do so. He said he enjoys his surroundings. “My children are interested in what I do,” Stewart said, “but they are more proud that their dad is a vice president.” For the office of diversity and inclusion, the future is most exciting. Port’s excitement surrounds the upcoming strategic plan for the office and the research involved. Port sees the research as monumental lessons that she and many can take and learn from. “I’m excited for the work we’re doing for the strategic plan,” Port said. “There’ll be questions we’ve never asked about.” Stewart said he is excited to see the future students who decide to attend Iowa State and what they will bring to the university. Port, Mendez-Shannon and Stewart are excited for the continuation of the three working side by side. “We charge one another’s batteries,” Stewart said. “That’s an environment you don’t build without a cohesive intentional effort.” Stewart added that their office is built on a foundation of teamwork. “There’s elements [to the career] that are hard,” Stewart said. “People make it rewarding.”
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Professor addresses sustainability, human values in design By Lesly.Espinoza @iowastatedaily.com
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Reginald Stewart, vice president for diversity and inclusion.
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NROTC wins first in drills By Tristan.Wade @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State’s Navy ROTC drill team earned first place at a drill competition in Oxford, Ohio, over the weekend. The drill competition included five different activities for the midshipmen to complete: a platoon drill, squad drill, color guard, endurance race and shooting competition. The Iowa State unit earned first place, including top results in the endurance race and color guard portions. “It’s about competition, earning bragging rights, but also about networking because the [Navy] is a small community and you’ll see these people again,” Michael Johnson, a junior who led the shooting team, said. Six units competed, three of which participated in all portions and were eligible for the overall top spot: Iowa State, Ohio State and Miami. Freshmen in the Navy ROTC unit at Iowa State are required to attend the drill competition, but beyond those students, participation is optional.
Stuart Walker, professor of design for sustainability and co-director of the ImaginationLancaster design research center at Lancaster University, explained human values, discussed the importance of tradition and localization while exploring the relationship between creative practice and human values during a lecture Monday. Walker’s research focuses and explores the environmental, social and spiritual aspects of sustainability. Apart from being a professor, he is also the author of “Sustainable by Design: Explorations in Theory and Practice” and “Design for Life: Creating Meaning in a Distracted World.” “It’s our values and beliefs that make us human,” Walker said. “Therefore, we need to change our values to take care of the environment and address issues of social justice so there can be a fair distribution of wealth from our activities.” Our human values can be changed by changing modernity and our self-enhancements like status, achievements and power, Walker said. “By creating long-lasting products, we can improve the way we are currently consuming unsustainable products is harming the environment and producing waste,” Walker said. Walker introduced the idea of Progressive Design Praxis, a form of design that aims to change the situation for the better by striving to interpret and understand ethical values. “It is important to implement practical, social, personal meanings and economic means over a period of time to help explore and create new ideas that are better for everyone,” Walker said. Walker hopes design students gain a particular perspective of design and sustainability to embrace the way design can make a useful contribution and deal with existing issues. “Product design has been a part of the system that has helped create unsustainability,” Walker said. “I hope students can interpret what design is today and make a more environmentally and socially responsible design.” Walker’s lecture was the fifth lecture of the “Changing Change: Thoughts and Actions for Sustainable Environments” lecture series co-sponsored by the graduate program in sustainable environments, department of industrial design, department of art and visual culture, Bioeconomy Institute and Office of Sustainability.
Vandalism in ISU residence halls raises concerns By Rachel.Ori @iowastatedaily.com
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The Iowa State Navy ROTC drill team presents its awards at the weekend’s drill competition.
“Freshmen get a great experience,” Michael Johnson said. “It’s three days immersed in a military environment and you can learn a ton, plus it’s important to also see the leadership styles of the other units.” Michael Johnson decided not to participate on the shooting team or any other portion and instead led. “I decided to just show the
midshipmen that will take over for me how it’s done,” Michael Johnson said. The shooting competition included a pistol and rifle portion, with Johnson’s team placing second and third, respectively. The Iowa State team in the platoon drill competition, which was led by Bjorn Johnson, placed second. During the drill, groups of
midshipmen marched while their leader shouted certain instructions. Bjorn Johnson also was the drill team commander, which involved much of the planning and organization for the group. “I helped coordinated going to the meet and picking the captains for each of the
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Dorm life may not be as picture perfect as college brochures make it seem. Whether a student is dealing with a messy roommate or navigating through a cramped residence lounge, frustrations can emerge in response to a living environment. This semester, the Inter-Residence Hall Association discussed a resolution pertaining to the Maple-Willow-Larch residence hall. The resolution asked for money to help fund a new game room for the hall, with IRHA voting to send the resolution to the Department of Residence. While IRHA voted to send the resolution up the chain, members discussed some concerns that come with public living spaces, specifically the history of vandalism in residence halls. These concerns have left the
residence hall without a game room for multiple semesters. Brittney Rutherford, marketing coordinator for the Department of Residence, said that while vandalism in the dorms is bound to happen, the DOR isn’t out looking to get students in trouble. “We want to work with students and teach them about the impact their actions can have,” she said. Vandalism and other crimes are not uncommon in on-campus living areas. Iowa State had five cases of burglary within on-campus housing in 2015, according to the U.S. Department of Education. This is down from 2014, when there were nine cases. Rutherford said that residence hall floors are their own mini halls of government, with decisions about personalizing the floor up to each hall cabinet. While some cabinets
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Columnist Kelly argues that after the recent fallout of the American Health Care Act, President Donald Trump must accept the reality that bills cannot be rammed through Congress just because the majority of members share the same political affiliation as he does.
Confront our political reality President Trump must address rift with Congress By Tom.Kelly @iowastatedaily.com “The Freedom Caucus will hurt the entire Republican agenda if they don’t get on the team, & fast. We must fight them, & Dems, in 2018!” Donald Trump tweeted this a week after GOP leadership pulled the American Health Care Act — which by all available information would not have garnered enough votes to pass through the House — from a floor vote in Congress. Trump, who arguably fears humiliation more than failure, evidently feels that the House Freedom Caucus, and, more generally, conservatives, are to blame for not passing the legislative abomination that was the American Health Care Act (AHCA), and the ensuing blowback. This is a ludicrous assertion for two main reasons. First, publicly berating members of your own party is fundamentally counterproductive. This is not to suggest that all intra-party dissent is ruinous. But Trump did not simply express ideological discord with other Republicans. He also tweeted, “Democrats are smiling in D.C. that the Freedom Caucus, with the help of Club For Growth and Heritage, have saved Planned Parenthood & Ocare!” In other words, Trump doesn’t take issue with the fact that some Republicans held differing viewpoints regarding health care policy; he believes that
those who opposed his bill wanted to keep former President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) in place. This is unfathomably asinine. As several congressmen publicly vocalized, those who opposed the AHCA did so not because they are fond of the ACA, but for precisely the opposite reason: they felt that the AHCA was simply a slight alteration of the ACA, and that the AHCA did not fully repeal all of the bad policies currently in place under the ACA. If the representatives in question were truly in favor of preserving the ACA, they would have wholeheartedly supported the AHCA. Additionally, just from a numerical standpoint, Trump seems to have already done himself in. Trump needs 218 votes in Congress to pass any sort of legislation. Of the 246 Republicans in Congress, 30 are members of the Freedom Caucus, and there were 10 to 15 other members who opposed the proposed AHCA bill. Assuming Trump receives zero Democratic votes, which is highly likely, he would have, at most, 206 votes. Ironically, Trump’s choice to openly place blame for the AHCA’s failure has all but ensured — at least mathematically — that similar legislation pushed by Trump will again fail in the future. Second, on a broad scale, Trump not only exhibited characteristic impatience in trying to get health care legislation passed so quickly but was also exposed as someone who possesses no political savvy. Trump could not even wait three weeks to hold a vote on his health care bill. In contrast, Obama spent nearly 13 months working to ensure that the ACA would pass through Congress. This is to suggest that there is, in fact, political protocol that cannot be ignored when it comes to
political dealings. We were told during the presidential campaign that Trump would run the country like a business, draining the swamp and reshaping the Washington, D.C., political establishment as we know it. But with the AHCA debacle, Trump has now seen firsthand that the unwritten rules of politics are not so easily dismissed. None of this is to suggest that Trump’s background in business management and his perspective as someone who has never held political office will never prove to be beneficial. But the climate of today’s politics and the nature of our current government are incomparable to a business. Various politicians throughout history have claimed to prioritize pragmatism, scoffing at the suggestion that they are guided by ideology. The belief that one can make the “best” decision in every situation, free of biases, is farcical. But even if someone could truly employ a sort of pure pragmatism, it would not change the fact that politics is still guided by its old and tried playbook. It is not unreasonable to suggest that Trump is not an ideologue. Nonetheless, the unwritten rules of politics still apply to him. Bills — especially deficient bills — cannot be rammed through Congress simply because the majority of its members share the same letter next to their name as you. Congressmen and women are not disturbing the conventional political process by voting against policy proposed by the president, nor are they expressing approval of the status quo by voting against a bill. As it is early in his term, hopefully Trump will take from this experience that even an “outsider,” once in office, must deal with the reality of politics.
Water Works dismantling a foolish move By Nolan.Wright @iowastatedaily.com Earlier this year, the Des Moines Water Works organization — which regulates water quality across Iowa — tried to sue three northern Iowa counties on the basis that farmers had been polluting rivers, causing the water Des Moines residents drink to be polluted. Des Moines Water Works has been effectively removing nitrates from Des Moines water, but at a cost to Des Moines citizens. Des Moines Water Works couldn’t shift payments for the cleanup of the Des Moines River to farmers who polluted it because Buena Vista, Calhoun and Sac counties aren’t directly related to Des Moines Water Works. They tried to sue the counties for an amount equivalent to what Des Moines taxpayers spent on cleanup. If the suit succeeded, it would have set a precedent that farms were under the same regulations as other polluters, such as factories. The case was dismissed on the grounds that while taxpayers of polluting counties would usually pay for it, and strong evidence existed that central Iowa was owed damages, every citizen of these counties couldn’t legally pay damages for something only certain farms had done. This has motivated Republi-
cans to push highly unconventional legislation through the House that until last week had a surprising amount of momentum: dismantle the entire water works association and make regulating water quality something that each county can decide. Right now, Des Moines Water Works is a city-run company that provides Des Moines and surrounding cities with water. There are three subcommittees that regulate smaller sections of the central Iowa region, but a bill up for vote in the Iowa House of Representatives wants to completely decentralize the organization, requiring cities to have their own water control boards and be individually responsible for providing themselves with water. Supporters of the bill tend to argue that doing this will give power to local governments. The way some Republicans are talking is as if there is a real, visible problem regarding the way Des Moines Water Works functions. There just isn’t. The organization has been around for more than a hundred years and has been fine for the last century. Placing the important duty of providing water to citizens in cities with less collective funding would place more strain on each of Des Moines’ suburbs. During the last hundred years, towns have opted into the program because supplying water themselves proved risky and ex-
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Columnist Wright argues that the proposed legislation to dismantle the Des Moines Water Works organization appears to be more theatrics than politics.
pensive. This is taking towns in a direction they desperately don’t want to go. Motives behind the bill are important to understand. The representative who drafted the bill has received support from and been lobbied by those representing the three water districts where excessive pollution took place. Further, many supporters of the bill, both representatives voting for it and organizations lobbying for it are not in any way affected by actions of Des Moines Water Works, both in existence or destruction. Though it has yet to be voted on, a representative last week was quoted saying the bill was “very much so alive.” Supporters still express confidence over its future
success, and detractors are still voicing concern. The representatives in favor of it also maintain that the lawsuit is irrelevant. But the bill was proposed shortly after the original suit was filed, and funding has recently come from lobbyists representing these people. Furthermore, the bill is so entirely useless and unexpected that it’s impossible to find how a wellinformed congressperson could think this is a good idea. It seems at least very likely that this is more theatrics than politics, but the result is nonetheless that we are staring down real legislation with very real support for a bill that would uproot one of Iowa’s most essential services.
Let’s keep talking about sexual assault Trigger warning: This content uses language that may trigger sexual assault survivors. Sexual assault is complex. It’s complex in how it affects victims. It’s complex in how or if it is reported. It’s complex in how it is prosecuted. It’s complex in how the average person understands what actually constitutes it. It’s complex in how pop culture treats it like it’s a regular and perfectly acceptable phenomenon. It’s complex because we seem to live in a culture that wants to blame victims for what happened to them. Because it is such a complex issue, you might not realize how prevalent it is in our community; you might not know what we can do to prevent it; or you might not even know what it is you are trying to prevent. But the good thing is that ignorance is conquerable through education, discussions and then action. If this sounds familiar, it’s because this January, the ISD Editorial Board made a call to action to not let the complexity of sexual assault get in the way of trying to prevent it and raise awareness about it. At the time of that call to action, the Daily kicked off a semester-long series called “In This Together” in our news coverage regarding the complexities surrounding sexual assault. We talked to survivors, law enforcement, survivors’ advocacy groups, those in the justice system and many more sources with a pulse on this issue. But the facts and messages they shared with us are only part of the solution to educating our campus about this issue. Now it’s time for discussion — and Tuesday night we invite you to be a part of that discussion. From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the Daily will host a panel serving to connect all of the “In This Together” pieces together and create a dialog to raise awareness for sexual assault. The first half hour will be open-house style where individuals can write a message of why they’re “in this together” to help prevent sexual assault and learn about the various campus organizations working on this issue. Following this, there will be an hour-long panel discussion. It’s time for all to consider ways we are affected by this issue and take the steps needed to help prevent sexual assault because though it is a complex problem, it is something we must put a stop to. We need strong programs and advocates consistently and continuously keeping this issue on our radars. And we need to keep talking about this. With the upcoming implementation of the Green Dot program and continuous efforts to help raise awareness for sexual assault, we are making progress. But as important as progress and conversation are, it’s not enough to put an end to sexual assault. It’s time for action.
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Iowa State wrestling hires assistant coaches By Ben.Visser @iowastatedaily.com New Iowa State wrestling coach Kevin Dresser has hired his assistants, the Iowa State Athletic Department announced Monday. The hires were first re-
ported by IA Wrestle and FloWrestling. Former Iowa Hawkeyes Mike Zadick and Derek St. John will join Dresser as assistants, and former Hawkeye Brent Metcalf will join as a volunteer assistant. IA Wrestle broke the St. John news last week.
Zadick was at Virginia Tech under Dresser for the last two seasons. During that time, the Hokies had two top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships, including a fourth-place finish in 2015-16. Zadick brings freestyle experience to Iowa State.
He was a World silver medalist in 2006 and won the 2008 Olympic team trials. St. John joined the Virginia Tech staff the same time as Zadick, serving as the director of operations in his first year and then as the volunteer assistant. St. John was a four-time
All-American at Iowa. Metcalf, like Zadick, brings a host of freestyle experience to the Iowa State wrestling room. The first-time coach made the 2010 World Team while he was still in college. He also made World Teams in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Mike Zadik will join the ISU coaching staff
Revamped O-line taking shape By Austin.Anderson @iowastatedaily.com One of the biggest unknowns for Iowa State football is starting to take shape. Four of the five starters are gone from last season’s offensive line, which was, at times, a makeshift unit. Redshirt sophomore Julian Good-Jones is the lone returner up front for the Cyclones. As Iowa State prepared for the annual spring football game this Saturday, the Cyclones held a scrimmage that saw Good-Jones start at center, along with four fresh faces beside him. Redshirt freshman Sean Foster got the nod at left tackle next to Robby Garcia at left guard. Oge Udeogu started the scrimmage at right guard and Bryce Meeker was the starter at right tackle. Jake Campos, who has 23 starts on his resume for Iowa State, was a noticeable absence from the starting lineup in last Saturday’s scrimmage. He is still being held back slightly following a broken leg that kept him off the field for the entire 2016 season. “Jake is a really hard-working kid,” said Tom Manning, who is both the offensive line coach and offensive coordinator. “If you let him, he would’ve loved to rock and roll as much as anybody, but I think we have to be really smart with his progression coming back, and you certainly don’t want to lose a really good asset to your football program in practice.” While the coaching staff is being cautious with him, Campos said earlier this spring he is fully healthy. Campos is Iowa State’s biggest and most experienced offensive lineman. There is little doubt he’ll be a starter when the fall rolls around. There is doubt, however, where exactly he will line up on the offensive line. All of Campos’ 23 starts have come at left tackle. Foster has impressed on the left side so far this spring and, even though he redshirted last season, has experience traveling and being on the sideline for Big 12 games. The other option is to put Campos at right tackle where Meeker has been starting. “I think [finding where to play Campos] is a big piece we have to figure out with him,” Manning said. Even though the line is starting to take shape, all of the pieces to that puzzle haven’t yet arrived on campus. Some potential additions
Starting offensive line in final spring game Left Tackle - Sean Foster Left Guard - Robby Garcia Center - Julian Good-Jones Right Guard - Oge Udeogu Right Tackle - Bryce Meeker
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Offensive lineman Jake Campos practices on the sidelines at practice on March 8, 2016. Campos has recovered from a broken leg and is back at full strength ahead of the annual spring football game this Saturday.
to the offensive line are the five incoming freshmen that Iowa State signed for the 2017 recruiting class. It remains to be seen if any will be contributors for the Cyclones in 2017 but if
history repeats itself for the coaching staff, that seems unlikely. “That’s something we’re really upfront with offensive lineman,” Manning said. “We’ve always redshirted our
freshmen.” One addition Iowa State won’t be getting is Southern California grad transfer Khaliel Rodgers, who decommitted from the Cyclones to play closer to home at North
Carolina. Michigan grad transfer Dave Dawson is still committed and is expected to make a strong case to earn a starting spot at one of the guard positions.
“It’s very competitive,” Campos said of the offensive line. “We’ve got a lot of guys out there that can play and a lot of guys that are showing some really good things right now.”
Iowa State tennis uses new PlaySight technology By Andrew.Smith @iowastatedaily.com The Iowa State tennis team has welcomed plenty of new starts this year. The Cyclones went through the most successful start in school history. They also just unveiled the Bruce Mckee Indoor Tennis Complex, a multi-million dollar facility specifically for Iowa State tennis. In that facility, Iowa State was outfitted with a program called PlaySight, which revolutionizes how Iowa State practices and improves on a day-in and day-out basis. “On court, the system provides instant visual and analytic feedback for quick improvements,” Jeff Angus,
marketing manager at PlaySight, said. “This is key for college athletes who have very busy schedules and limited practice time.” Simply put, PlaySight is a camera-based technology that tracks players individually to show progress and improvement on a moment’s notice. The players are more excited than ever to get more practice time in. “It breaks down literally every point of your match,” sophomore Erin Freeman said. “The fact that we can have a practice then go back and look on specific things we need to improve on and just to be able to see what you need to improve on is awesome.” PlaySight has been rapidly
expanding in collegiate tennis, with more than 40 NCAA programs currently using the software. “At the end of the day, we are just offering athletes and coaches a tool to get better. It is up to them to put the work in,” Angus said. “We do believe that we are revolutionary in terms of bringing elite sports technology to the masses though.” With this level of technology, Iowa State tennis has some lofty expectations in the offseason in regard to improving. “With the technology, I think we expect to see a little bit more improvement over the summer,” Espinosa said. “As of right now, we’re trying to maintain.” With all the advancements
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PlaySight is a new technology for the Iowa State tennis team. It tracks each athlete’s practice and sends stats to head coach Armando Espinosa’s phone.
the Iowa State tennis team should be getting better and better. With the best school start in history the Cyclones look to use the new facility and PlaySight to their advantage.
The bar has been set for the future of Iowa State tennis. The university has bought in and has given it the tools necessary to reach that goal and become an elite program. “College tennis is an in-
credible product full of great stories, players and rivalries,” Angus said. “We are excited to help be a part of taking that product and generating the attention and awareness it deserves.”
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Boulder Bash back By Amanda.Wymore @iowastatedaily.com
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Hannah Craig, from the University of Northern Iowa, works her way up the Lied Recreation Athletic Center’s wall at the 2013 Boulder Bash.
Strap on your harness and brush on the chalk. Students, community members and climbers can head to Iowa State’s fifth annual Boulder Bash at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lied Recreation Athletic Center. “We want to offer this event to climbers of all ages, different talent and ultimately just to bring together the strong climbing community we have,” Taylor Heyman, event organizer, said. “We have climbers coming in from different states all
throughout the Midwest.” Heyman said word about the event has spread, attracting the largely anticipated diversity of participants. “I think that the climbing community we have is pretty strong and tightknit,” Heyman said. “People who climb typically know other climbers from other areas, so that word has spread to several states, making this event an ever-changing event.” Sixty slots were available, all of which were filled within the first three days of registration. Along with more participants, Heyman is thrilled there will be more time for
each participant to climb. “There aren’t too many changes from the previous Boulder Bashes,” Heyman said. “We did add more time to each heat, so all climbers will have two hours to climb rather than one and a half hours.” The addition will bring physical and mental benefits for new and seasoned participants. “Other than just being a fun, all-day event, participants benefit from meeting new people with similar interests and can expect to be challenged physically and mentally with the new routes,” Heyman said.
Heyman also suggested that participants bring a positive attitude and some friends or family to support them. The theme is Tie-Dye and Thigh High, so appropriate attire is recommended. Prizes and promotional items from companies will be available, including ropes, a crash pad, hats, shirts for everyone and more. For more information about this weekend’s Boulder Bash, email Heyman at theyman@iastate. edu or visit the event’s website: http://www.recservices.iastate.edu/outdoors/boulderbash/.
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In week one of Happiness: The Iowa State of Mind, participants were asked to keep a grateful journal. This included writing down three events of the day they were grateful for, two things in general they were grateful for and one thing they were looking forward to the next day.
Read here about their thoughts on the grateful journal and watch them as they reflect on the week. Also included is commentary from Sam Von Gillern, a graduate student who teaches an honors seminar about positive psychology. — Emily.Hammer@ iowastatedaily.com
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During week two, participants are meditating for five minutes in the morning and five minutes at night. If you would like to follow along, try using the app ‘Headspace’ for guided meditation or search for short clips on YouTube. Part of happiness may be having a reflective mindset that recognizes good things throughout the day. Training your mind to see moments of happiness throughout the day is easier when you are looking for things to write about later in your grateful journal.
Conscious gratefulness By Sam Von Gillern, Graduate student in education Gratitude is the quality of being thankful or grateful for things in one’s life. Different people are grateful for different things, but many people are grateful for family and friends as well as a variety of experiences and opportunities. People can show gratitude for things big and small. One person might be grateful for being hired for a summer internship, while another is grateful to have a caring family, and another is grateful just to have food for dinner. It is important to recognize that you can be grateful for many things, big or small, and reflect-
ing on these issues can impact mindset and overall well-being. Researchers Chad Burton and Laura King investigated the experiences of undergraduate students who either wrote and reflected on positive experiences (e.g., things one is grateful for) or a control topic. They found that writing on positive experiences resulted in enhanced positive mood and fewer visits to the health center than the control group. This result occurred with just 20 minutes of writing for three consecutive days. Thus, within a short period of time, significant changes are possible. The perceptions of the participants for this week’s activity were varied. There was a natural
“It was kind of hard to do this activity given the fact that I already knew going into this week that this single exam would probably ruin my mood for most of the week and it might next week as well when we get our grades back. If this exam didn’t ruin my week, however, I thought that this would have been a great activity to have done.” DAVIS HALL Junior in accounting
skepticism about the efficacy of such activities and their value, and I think this is healthy. People should be skeptical of quick fixes and cure-alls, but there is also value in giving things a fair shot. While not all participants felt the activity made a huge difference in their feelings, there were also notable instances in which participants recognized the value of the activity. The point is not that this activity is guaranteed to transform your life, but rather that we can take a little time to be consciously grateful for things in our lives, which can lead to increased mental well-being. Given that it doesn’t cost much, what is the harm in trying?
“Filling it out now — which I still did inconsistently — I found it to be a bit of an assignment, something I had to do. However, I think keeping the “gratefulness” journal was an interesting way to recount my day and, to an extent, my values. Looking back, I’ll remember exactly when I was privileged enough to see the Leslie Odom Jr. lecture at Stephens Auditorium.” OLYMPIA MANNING Junior in music
REFLECTIONS Four Daily staffers and four members of the community are on a mission to help students increase their happiness. Find their full reflections and videos online.
“Part of the privilege of being happy is not having to evaluate yourself. I can be in a good mood, but if someone were to ask me, “Hey, are you having fun?” I would find a reason as to why I wasn’t. I think it’s sort of like that one scientific law that mentions the idea that by mere observation results are being impacted. Gravity won’t change just because you understand it, but things as fragile as feelings are really apt to vary.”
“Some of my entries included things as simple as getting a coffee in the morning. That sounds a bit dumb, but it definitely helped me get up in the morning. On Thursday night, I knew my Friday was going to suck — optimistic, I know — but because I looked forward to seeing a movie that night it really made the day fly by. ... Looking forward to the next day may actually be a helpful way of thinking.”
JOSH POPOOLA Sophomore in biological systems engineering
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boredom, or if I’m sick [or] hungover.” In 2016, 81 percent of adults between 18 and 35 had a Netflix account, according to BGR, a mobile and technology news source for breaking news, reviews, insights and opinions. This does not factor in shared accounts, which average three users per one paid subscription. Users are estimated to have streamed more than 43 million hours of content at the end of 2016. On-demand TV shows and movies with almost unlimited options have lent themselves to a new type of consumer — the binge watcher. What is a binge watcher? Even Merriam-Webster has added this term to its dictionary. It defines “binge-watch” as “to watch many or all episodes (of a TV series) in rapid succession.” In layman terms, this means that all of those times you decided to watch an entire season of that show you like in one night rather than doing your homework are considered binges. Others define watching more than three hours of content in one sitting as a binge. A Twitter poll by the Iowa State Daily asked students how many hours of Netflix they watch per week. Thirty-six percent of responders said they watch only three hours or less a week. The other 64 percent said they watch four hours or more each week. Seventeen percent of these said they watch 12 hours or more per week — the binge-watcher category. Based on this poll, not a lot of Iowa State students would consider themselves regular bingers. This could
entertainment but also on our pop culture as a whole: Netflix. What began as a DVD rental service has expanded to more than 93 million subscribers and knocked Blockbuster into extinction. The giant is celebrating its 10th anniversary of its streaming option this quarter. If Netflix were a television network, it would be the fourth largest in the United States. Netflix’s original programming is a hit with users. “Stranger Things” was the most searched TV series in 2016. Five of the top 10 most searched shows globally are Netflix originals. “The Crown” won a Golden Globe Award for “Best TV Drama.” And that’s all without making its consumers sit through commercials. But where does the college student fit into this world? We are the biggest consumers. Miranda Seals, senior in architecture, said she watches up to six hours of Netflix each week. Those hours are split; she spends four engaged in the content but also uses it as background noise to help her sleep or while performing other activities. “It gives my brain something mindless to focus on rather than [on] the stress of the day,” she said. Steph Widener, a recent Iowa State graduate, said her Netflix habits have changed since graduation. In school, she watched three hours a week at most, but she now averages about six. “I live by myself so I like to watch something while I eat,” Widener said. “Other times it would be out of
NROTC p3 competing teams,” Bjorn Johnson said. Michael Johnson and Bjorn Johnson have competed in the drill meets in each of their three years at Iowa State, but this was the first time the unit has earned the top honor.
“It definitely is a morale booster to get that first place spot,” Bjorn Johnson said. “You could tell everybody that was there was happy about it, but as drill team commander, I tried to press on everyone to remain humble because that’s an important leadership characteristic.”
be for a variety of reasons: Maybe school gets in the way or maybe some aren’t that big into watching Netflix for hours on end. But what about when school isn’t a factor? “I legit stayed in my bed for six days in a row over break once watching ‘Sons of Anarchy,’” Seals said. Hailey Grant, senior in communication studies, hosted a program on March 28 with other students in one of her communications classes called “Bridging the Gap.” The program taught alumni how to interact with the younger generation, which accesses streaming services such as Netflix. Grant said Netflix binging has become socially acceptable and has become a major factor in how people engage. “You can say, ‘I just finished all nine seasons of ‘The Office,’ and at least one person will turn around and say, ‘Hey, I love that show,’” she said. “And boom, instant friend.” Netflix executives have identified a “special breed” of binge-watcher. In a video posted to YouTube, Netflix’s vice president of innovation, Todd Yellin, describes this type of person as someone who will finish a TV series in the same amount of time it has been posted. Essentially, they will watch the show start to finish with no breaks the second that Netflix launches it. Yellin describes this process as the same as book releases. “You can read as much as you want or as little as you want on any given day, and that’s fine, and that’s the way TV should be,” he said in the video. Another phrase that has recently made its mark in college culture is “Netf-
lix and chill.” Depending on who is asked, it can mean anything from going to someone’s house and watching something together to a code for casual sex. Most times it means the latter. The concept of “Netflix and chill” also plays into other millennial stereotypes such as the need for instant gratification and, in particular, the idea of the “hook-up” generation. “Netflix and chill” also reinforces the concept that millennials are prone to multitasking. A student could have Netflix up in the background while studying or engaging in a specific activity. Seals admitted to having “Netflix and chilled” in the past. She said that it provides a cover-up so her roommate doesn’t hear the “chill” part. Other times, it’s a way to keep from awkward conversation afterward. “It provided a nice transition afterward and avoided the ‘Well, s**t, what do we do now?’ conversation,” Seals said. “[You can] just segway right into watching what’s going on.” Widener said that what the person means when they use the phrase depends on if they use the exact wording. “If someone says, ‘Hey, man, want to come over and watch Netflix?’ I would be like, ‘Cool, yeah, let’s watch some shows.’ But if someone specifically said, ‘Hey, want to watch Netflix and chill?’ they aren’t asking to watch Netflix, they are asking if you want to fool around sexually.” Despite it creeping into the social culture of college, professors have begun using it as a part of their curriculum. Many
NETFLIX New Releases 1. Love 2. Santa Clarita Diet 3. Marvel’s Iron Fist 4. The OA 5. Narcos 6. The Crown 7. Sense8 8. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life 9. Marvel’s Luke Cage 10. Glitch professors who use films in their classes often give the students an option of watching films outside of class on streaming services or mention them briefly to give students additional resources on subject matter. With its wide variety of documentaries and educational series, Widener said she often used Netflix to supplement her research for projects. “It was a different form of media other than a textbook or an article,” she said. “For a visual learner like myself, I felt like the information stuck with me and I had a better understanding of the data being
presented to me.” Is there really a “Netflix culture” at Iowa State? “I don’t think it’s specific to Iowa State,” Seals said. “I think it’s more our generation as a whole. It gives us something to talk about and makes for less awkward silences, kind of how smartphones give us a crutch to avoid awkward interactions in public,” Seals said. Widener has similar thoughts. “You can safely assume when meeting someone that they either have [a Netflix account] or they have access to one,” Widener said.
Beyond the competition aspect, the drill meet serves as an opportunity for the midshipmen to connect to those from the other units as well. Each student there hopes to be an officer in the Navy one day, and there’s a good chance they’ll interact with people who came from units they compete against.
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Common areas in residence halls, such as hallways, can be vandalized and difficult to keep clean. Brittney Rutherford, marketing coordinator for the Department of Residence, said vandalism in the dorms is bound to happen.
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don’t decide to take the risk and invest in extra items for the hall, others do and have to deal with the potential consequences. “The cabinet must decide what works for that specific community,” Rutherford said. “All this helps students learn responsibility.” Another concern from residence hall life is the threat of being charged a fine for misconduct in public spaces. Alexis-Dietz Noel, soph-
omore in elementary education and resident of Wallace Hall, said her hall is currently facing charges for carpet stains in the main lounge. She said the janitorial staff questioned who had caused the stain, and the hall community adviser sent out a mass email alerting residents of the imminent charge if no one admitted to the act. “It seems unfair that everyone would be charged for the actions of one or two people,” Dietz-Noel said. To avoid facing these
sorts of charges, Rutherford said that residents need to take a second to “stop and think.” “Taking that breath and deciding to not take your actions to the next level is key,” she said. Vandalism isn’t only limited to on-campus housing. Off-campus housing is affected by vandalism too, along with apartments and rented homes. “The time you spend in the dorms now is preparing you for later in life, when you have a place of your own,” Rutherford said.
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