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Uniting against hate

MADELYN OSTENDORF/ IOWA STATE DAILY Counter-protestors spread support for the LGBTQIA+ community in Ames as the Westboro Baptist Church protested at Ames High School on Monday morning.

Ames comes together, shows love at protest BY LOGAN.METZGER @iowastatedaily.com The Ames community created an environment of love and support in the face of hate Monday morning. At around 7:20 a.m., more than 100 individuals arrived at Ames High School with signs and flags in hand to show their love and support for the students at Ames High. This number quickly grew to nearly 200 as more community members, students and a few dogs arrived to fill the sidewalks around the protesters from the Westboro Baptist Church. Counter-protesters chanted “love means love,” among other things, to drown out the warped versions of popular songs that the three Westboro representatives turned into anti-LGBTQIA+ anthems. “I am really proud; this is beautiful and it may have taken [Westboro protesting] but this is Ames,” said Kirsten Faisal, an Ames community member handing out candy to the counter-protesters. “I am grateful to them for giving us an opportunity to let all of our kids know we love them and we love their families.” There was color and representation within the counter-protesters, such as the variety of pride flags including the gay pride flag, the trans pride flag and the asexual pride flag. There was also a variety of religious groups in attendance

supporting the Ames High students with shirts. Some counter-protesters focused on pointing their signs at Westboro and the students and parents driving past while others, such as Lauren Loonsfoot, director of children, youth and family ministries for the Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation, focused on pointing their signs toward the students outside of Ames High. “We have youth that go to this school,” Loonsfoot said, breaking into tears. “I want them all to know how loved they are because we all love them so much and there is no place for that hate.” At 8:00 a.m., the three members of the Westboro Baptist Church moved to the corner of Union Drive and Morrill Road, just outside the Memorial Union. They were met by more than 50 counter-protesters, including students, staff and faculty from Iowa State. The Cosplay Club attended, with some members in full costume, and handed out rainbow heart stickers to other counter-protesters. Some counter-protestors from the crowd moved forward and asked the Westboro members questions. Two of these individuals were Iowa State students Luke Barnes, a freshman in history and president of Students for Life, and Nickie Long, a transgender woman. “I came out to show them that we are not

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First Amendment protects recent speech on campus BY JACOB.SMITH @iowastatedaily.com This year, white nationalist chalkings, a controversial bill in Student Government and an inflamatory speaker have all ignited questions about the First Amendment on campus. However, all of those controversies are protected by the First Amendment. Within the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights lies the freedom of speech — the fundamental principle in creating a society that allows citizens to voice their opinions and ideas without government intervention. This week, the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication will celebrate the First Amendment freedoms. The First Amendment Days celebration runs Monday through Friday and includes events and activities all around campus throughout the week. The First Amendment offers Americans five rights: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances and the right to peaceably assemble. “Our First Amendment is meant to protect all American citizens from encroaches by the government to our freedoms,” said Jacob Schrader, a junior in economics. “Take

advantage of these things.” Julie Roosa, an adjunct assistant professor in journalism as well as the First Amendment specialist within the Greenlee School, said the first challenge is making everyone aware of their five First Amendment rights. Surveys show many Americans aren’t aware of what their five freedoms are, Roosa said. “It’s tough to protect those rights when you don’t know what those rights are,” Roosa said. Additionally, Roosa advocated for the realization and understanding of what the First Amendment does for citizens. “I think a lot of people don’t realize what life would be like if we didn’t have the First Amendment,” Roosa said. “It’s so easy to take for granted our freedoms here when it comes to those five freedoms and what they do for us collectively.” Roosa said there is an option for students to take a seminar class in the fall that focuses on the First Amendment. Schrader also called for students to be aware of their First Amendment rights. “As a student, we’re all coming at a time of our lives when we’re gonna believe things we didn’t believe a year ago, and having the First Amendment is crucial to ensuring that those conversations can take place so we can

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4.9.19 Lunch with Simon Tam, Sloss Center at 12 p.m. Simon Tam is an Asian American author,

musician, activist and motivational speaker. He is best known as the bassist and founder of the Asian American dance-rock band, The Slants, who won their case against the government at the United States Supreme Court. Limited space available. Part of the First Amendment Days celebration.

Meeting: Faculty Senate, Sun Room, Memorial Union at 3:30 p.m. The Faculty Senate

represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the Univer-

sity with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.

Lecture: How Being Asian Got Me in Trouble Great Hall, Memorial Union at 8:15 p.m.

”A Name Worth Fighting For: How Being Asian Got Me in Trouble.” Simon Tam, founder and bassist of The Slants, talks frankly about racism, his experiences as a musician, and how this Asian American dance rock band unintentionally revived a longstanding battle over trademarks and racial slurs. Part of the First Amendment Days celebration. All events courtesy of event.iastate.edu.

POLICE BLOTTER 4.3.19 An individual reported damage to posters at Helser Hall (reported at 11:00 a.m.). An officer investigated a property damage collision Osborn Drive and Bissell Road (reported at 3:26 p.m.).

was cited for leaving scene of traffic accident vehicle damage only Hit and Run, S 4th Street and University Boulevard (reported at 5:23 p.m.). An individual reported the theft of a wallet at Carver Hall (reported at 7:27 p.m.).

An individual reported the theft of items from a vehicle at Lot 112B (reported at 3:29 p.m.).

An officer investigated a property damage collision at East Campus Parking Deck (reported at 6:20 p.m.).

An officer checked on the welfare of an individual at Thielen Student Health Center (reported at 3:01 p.m.).

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Nathan Emanuel Erickson, age 18, of 285 Richardson Court Unit 211 in Ames, Iowa,

An individual reported the theft of a bicycle at Roberts Hall (reported at 2:43 p.m.).

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MIA WANG/ IOWA STATE DAILY Boutiques displayed their spring and summer fashion items for students to browse and shop Monday at the Delta Delta Delta sorority front lawn.

Shopping in Soho Event kicks off Fashion Week BY MORGAN.DURICK @iowastatedaily.com The sun was shining across the Delta Delta Delta sorority lawn as Fashion Week 2019 kicked off with the Shopping in Soho event. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., participants browsed though boutique tr uc ks and pop-ups. Additionally, participants had Great

Plains Pizza as they shopped around Delta Delta Delta’s front lawn. There was also a chance to get free PINK merchandise and to purchase some of The Fashion Show merchandise. Names could also be entered for a chance to win a $50 Rent the Runway gift card. “Everyone loves a good pop-up shop and vintage things, so I think people love it and free food of course.” said Lauren Gardetto, a member of the Fashion Week committee. “Lots of people are getting more recognition for The Fashion Show, which is really exciting.” The boutiques that participated in the event were Brick & Mortor Boutique, Wild Bloom Boutique and Found + Formed. Haley Walker and Lauren Corwin, sisters and owners of Brick & Mortor Boutique,

said the event was so much fun and had been staying fairly busy. A variety of students stopped by between classes or while just hanging out around Greekland. Ritika Agrawal, a shopper at the event, said it was nice to shop during small breaks between classes. “I think it ’s probably the best start to Fashion Week that we’ve had in a long time.” said Grace Rigdon, a member of the Social Media Committee for the Fashion Show and a senior in apparel, merchandising and design. There will be an event every day this week leading up to The Fashion Show on Saturday. More information on Fashion Week and the coming events can be found on the Iowa State Daily website.

Healthy Life Center seeks support BY KATIE.INGLE @iowastatedaily.com Ames City Council will hear an update on the Healthy Life Center at its Tuesday meeting. The Healthy Life Center is a commutative effort from six different organizations based in Ames, including Iowa State University. The hope for the Healthy Life Center is to be a “one-of-a-kind” community hub focused on healthy living. Nearing the end of its fundraising process, Story County recently committed $2 million to the $50 million project. In terms of private donations, the Healthy Life Center has received $6 million in donations. Mary Greeley Medical Center has committed $7 million,

and Heartland Senior Services has committed $3.5 million. To fund the project in its entirety, however, a bond referendum would be voted on by the public asking for $24.3 million. Despite this, city staff has recommended that the council support the Healthy Life Center as the benefits “outweigh the potential risks.” If eventually approved, the Healthy Life Center will be located just north of Ontario Street, along a CyRide route. The third and final reading of the ordinance to increase water rates by 7 percent will also be taking place at Tuesday’s meeting. If approved, the will go into effect beginning June 1. Additionally, the council will

take time Tuesday to recognize specific events and groups within April. There are four proclamations to be made this meeting for the month of April. One of these is the proclamation for “Eco Fair Day,” which is to April 20. Along with “Eco Fair Day,” “Bev Kruempel Making Democracy Work Day,” “National Boys & Girls Club Week” and “Fair Housing Month,” will be proclaimed. All events are to be taken place in the month of April. Ames City Council will also receive the “A Home for Everyone” award, which will be presented by the Ames Human Relations Commission (AHRC). According to the AHRC, the “A Home for Everyone” award

“recognizes a worthy individual whose contributions to our community demonstrate extraordinary quality, especially in efforts to promote diversity, inclusion and equity.”

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Monday’s lecture, Common Ground: Talking About Belief, served as the opening lecture of First Amendment Days. The lecture, which took place at 5:30 in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union, featured members from the Ames community who represented a plethora of beliefs. Madhav Kiritkumar Pathak, a graduate student in the electrical and computer engineering program, represented the Hindu religion on the panel. Amy Kaleita, a professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering, represented Christianity. Douglas Gentile, a professor in the psychology department, represented the Buddhist religion. Hector Avalos, a professor of philosophy and religious studies, represented atheism. R abbi Jacobson, a member of the Ames community, represented the Jewish religionl. The event was an informal, openended discussion with the goal of finding common ground, no matter the religion. When asked what they saw as the commonalities between their religions, all parties on the panel had something to offer. “We all come from different perspectives, so there is no possible way we can tell the same story,” Gentile said. “There is no saying who is right. All of our paths are right. We are simply taking different paths up the same mountain.” Kaleita and Avalos said there are similarities between all the religions, or a lack thereof, on the panel, with Kaleita noting humans “don’t have all the answers,” and religion often revolves around searching for meaning. “No matter what you believe, it’s always your opinion. People can’t verify what god is just as they can’t verify what god isn’t,” Avalos said. Pathak was also able to connect the religions on the panel to Hinduism. “Hinduism has a lot of common threads with other religions,” Pathak said. “Each of us [carries] out our own ways like a river, but at some point, they all meet together at the ocean.” This event was part of Iowa State’s First Amendment Days, which is a week of events is meant to celebrate the First Amendment freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. This year marks the 17th year of celebrating the First Amendment at Iowa State. First Amendment Days is organized by students and staff at Iowa State and includes a variety of events, such as lectures, street art demonstrations and panel discussions.

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Studies reveal mounting risks for turtles BY MEGHAN.CUSTIS @iowastatedaily.com

Nicole Valenzuela is a professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology at Iowa State. She is also a biologist raising awareness about the effects climate change will have on many reptiles, specifically the painted turtle. Valenzuela began research on the painted turtle in 2009 and concluded in 2017. The research studied the repercussions of fluctuations in temperature caused by climate change. For painted turtles, these temperature fluctuations, as well as wider oscillations in temperature, are extremely dangerous. The sex of Painted turtles, like many crocodilians, is dependent on temperature during their development inside eggs. Eggs exposed to cooler temperatures produce males and eggs exposed to warmer temperatures produce females. Valenzuela said the true danger for the painted turtle is the elimination of the male painted turtle. If there are no male turtles, there is no opportunity for reproduction and the population will cease to exist, Valenzuela said. To understand these temperature changes, Valenzuela and her co-authors exposed eggs to temperatures in three different turtle populations: Iowa, Nebraska and Canada. Valenzuela said there are variations in these populations in how they produce males and females. The proportion of males and females was also recorded for each set of eggs. In previous studies, eggs exposed to constant temperatures in a laboratory revealed that about four degrees Celsius can create the difference between a nest that produce males and a nest that produces females. However, these experiments did not account for the temperature fluctuations in

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afraid of them and that they are in the minority here,” Long said. “I went up and asked them why they felt the need to do this. She replied with something like ‘all of America is going to hell and she felt the need to spread the word.’” Barnes approached the three Westboro members and questioned their methods of bringing

COURTESY OF FLICKR The common painted turtle’s biggest threat is not enough cool temperatures for reproduction..

natural nests. The following studies found that simple fluctuations caused sex reversal. Valenzuela wondered if similar fluctuations caused sex reversal in natural nests, therefore counteracting the effects of warmer temperature averages. However, this was not the case. “We won’t see the reversal at the warmer temperatures,” Valenzuela said. “There is no good news in the end.” Valenzuela’s research thereafter confirmed eggs exposed to cooler temperatures would produce males, while eggs exposed to people to the gospel using condemnation. Barnes said one of the protestors said she would rather do the preaching herself. Among the administrators scattered around the outskirts of the counter-protestors was Dean of Students Vernon Hurte, who was there to oversee students. ISU police officers and the Demonstration Safety Team from Student Affairs and the Dean of Students Office were

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warmer temperatures would produce females. Extreme temperature fluctuations caused embryos to die. “There is no one species that has any more of right to exist than any other,” Valenzuela said. “The painted turtle, though, are very important to study as a model turtle.” The painted turtle is common all over the United States and Canada. Valenzuela’s recently published research confirms that the painted turtle is at risk of population decline if the predicted climate change fluctuations continue in natural nests. also in place to support students while the ISU PD made sure everyone stayed physically safe. “My role as dean of students is really as an advocate for students and ensuring that we’re supporting peaceful and safe expression,” Hurte said. “We created the Demonstration Safety Team probably about a year ago, just really looking at experiences of other institutions and how there have been a lot of challenges in such spaces. “We wanted to make sure that, from a staff standpoint, we had support measures in place to make sure that our students were supported and safe when these types of demonstrations happen on campus.” Hurte and Martino Harmon, senior vice

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all grow as people,” Schrader said. Schrader said he believes that once students are aware of their rights, recognizing and calling out violations is important. “You exercise your First Amendment rights just doing what you want to do and you don’t really worry about whether other people can silence you or not because they can’t,” Schrader said. “When [we’re in] college, we’re at the time of our lives when we’re supposed to be challenging new ideas, supposed to be learning—especially at a public university—this is where the First Amendment should be at its fullest.” Taylor Blair, president of the College of Democrats, encouraged students to actively use their First Amendment rights. “At ISU, we can write, we can publish, we can post things online and that’s all possible because of the First Amendment,” Blair said. “I think that’s the best way to go forward. Just keep talking, keep talking.” If citizens know their rights and believe they have been violated, Roosa called for them to speak up and let it be known. Sharing violations with authorities is extremely important to protect your rights. Roosa asked for students to take time this week to enjoy and celebrate what the First Amendment does for America. “Just informing yourself is what we all are responsible for,” Roosa said. Iowa State’s First Amendment Days is the longest-running continual First Amendment celebration at any university in the United States, and this is its 17th year at Iowa State. Tuesday, Simon Tam of The Slants will host a meet and greet as well as a lunch sponsored by the Asian Student Union. Later in the evening Tam will give his lecture, “A Name Worth Fighting For: How Being Asian Got Me In Trouble,” in which he will talk about racism within his career as a musician. Wednesday hosts sessions, such as “Violent Speech: Where is the Line?” as well as multiple other “Depth and Dialogue” sessions throughout the day. Thursday will host Timmy Ham’s “Express Yourself ” live art demo, where he will be creating an atmosphere of positivity and inspiration. He will be creating a streetart-inspired mural to commemorate First Amendment Days 2019. president of Student Affairs, said students were passionate and were using their voice in a respective manner that represented the values of the institution, such as being inclusive, respectful and welcoming. “I am delighted that students really wanted to rally and care for each other and especially the Ames High students,” said Brad Freihoefer, director of the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success. “I saw a lot of different folks from a lot of different faiths and communities coming together this morning and I think the take away from today is that people are loved and cared about here in Ames.” Madelyn Ostendorf contributed reporting.

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‘Thank you for everything’ StuGov speaker reflects on recent election, student service BY CODY WOODRUFF crwoody@iastate.edu For almost every day of the past three years, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to be a part of Student Government and represent my fellow Cyclones across our great campus. When I first came to Iowa State, I knew I wanted to join an organization focused on serving others and giving back to our community because I’m driven by a philosophy that we all have a responsibility to help those around us and make a positive difference in their lives. Student Government was the organization that fit that belief. Our mission is to “serve students and improve the student experience through advocacy and empowerment.” I dedicated myself to that mission as a senator, as vice speaker of the Senate, and as speaker of the Senate, and it’s because of that mission, that belief and my experiences during my time at ISU that I decided to run for student body president. Although I fell short in that endeavor, I still believe just as deeply in the mission behind it. I couldn’t be prouder of the vision our campaign outlined, and I’m forever grateful for the chance to run, especially because I was continually inspired by the amazing students I met along the way. As I begin to reflect more on my time in Student Government as it comes to an end, I wanted to offer some final thoughts as well as a heartfelt thank you for the opportunity to serve. I am, of course, disappointed with the result of the election and I’m sorry we didn’t win. I still firmly believe our campaign’s message was right, but perhaps I was the wrong messenger. We had an outstanding team and were supported by fantastic individuals, and my biggest regret is that the students of Iowa State won’t get to have the incomparable, unbelievably

KENNEDY DERAEDT/ IOWA STATE DAILY In a letter, Student Government Speaker Cody Woodruff shows his gratitude to the Iowa State community for letting him represent and serve them.

wonderful Analese Hauber as their vice president. Despite all of that, even with the loss, the experience alone was worth all we went through. We talked about issues and ideas that had never been discussed before, and we made clear that Student Government should be a voice for all students all the time, not just the few who vote during campaign season. We believe in public service because politics is a noble cause – it’s serving something greater than yourself and being a small part of a bigger picture. We believe Student Government should be composed of the best and brightest minds at our university, and it shouldn’t be treated as a student council. It should be taken seriously, because we the students have the power to shut down the university and bring the state to a screeching halt if we decided to. We believe in doing good because it’s the right thing to do, even if that means we won’t

get credit for it or may not even see the end result. We believe in making the university a better place for every one of us and all future Cyclones that will come to this phenomenal campus. Most importantly, we believe in people. We believe in all of you and your ability to make change, in your skills to make a difference and your capacity to move Iowa State forward. If you also believe in those ideals, it’s your time to lead. We need you and everyone else to be a part of addressing the problems that affect us all, and that’s how we’ll shape Iowa State University into the best it can be and ever has been. Together, we can make our university and our world more perfect. Our impact on this campus will not only remain here in Ames after we graduate, but will also be carried with us throughout our lives because of the experiences and moments we’ve shared. That’s a legacy we should all be proud of, and I know I won’t

forget the people I’ve met or lessons I’ve learned. Thank you to the thousands of students who voted in the elections, to all of the student organizations that invited us to visit their homes and tight-knit families, and to so many who supported us, pushed us and believed in us. Words can’t describe how much that means to me. The greatest joy in my life has been meeting remarkable people throughout my unbelievably lucky journey, and my adventure at Iowa State has certainly blessed me with many extraordinary individuals who have been a part of my life. Thank you for that, and thank you for allowing me to be a part of yours. It’s been an immense honor to represent you, serve you, and learn from you. I can’t thank you all enough for giving me a shot and electing me as your senator, vice speaker and speaker. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything.

EDITORIAL

Veishea not worth the riots In 1922, Iowa State University started a tradition like no other. By combining the numerous student celebrations that took place during the spring into one big festival, Iowa State created a showcase for itself unparalleled by any other annual gathering. Veishea, as the celebration was called, got its name from Professor Frank Paine, who coined the acronym to encompass each college from which the tradition was born: Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Industrial Science, Home Economics and Agriculture. This week marks the five-year anniversary of the last Veishea celebration in 2014. Riots that week forced then-President Steven Leath to suspend the remainder of the week’s activities and ultimately cancel Veishea indefinitely. The task force was tasked with trying to understand the viability of continuing Veishea. They recommended “ending” Veishea as well as discontinuing the use of the name. President Leath took those recommendations.

Veishea was truly a university-wide celebration. It even reached beyond the barriers of campus to local businesses, area Iowans and alumni across the nation. The celebration included numerous activities and traditions for festival-goers to partake in. Booths put together by students showcased their respective colleges. Groups across campus displayed their various cultures and foods. There was a student-produced musical. The annual parade grew from a couple of departmental floats to an enduring tradition of Veishea with attendance near 75,000 people. Some might argue that today’s homecoming is a suitable replacement for Veishea. Iowa State’s Homecoming celebration is excellent, but it isn’t a replacement for Veishea. Homecoming has not and will never rival the size of Veishea. The Veishea parade had nearly 75,000 people. If you’ve been to the Homecoming Parade, you’ll recognize that the scale isn’t even comparable.

One key distinction between the two celebrations contributes to this size difference. Homecoming is for alumni, but it’s essentially put on by the greek community. Veishea was by, and for, everyone — kids, students, faculty, alumni. It was for Iowa State. Veishea didn’t just celebrate some football game in the fall. It celebrated what made and continues to make Iowa State University the amazing institution that it is. It gave us the tradition of Lancelot and Elaine: Iowa Staters through and through. But the solution to community celebration isn’t a reinvention of Veishea. Iowa State should continue to invest in events throughout the year that work to establish tradition and help students, faculty and staff feel more involved in the university and Ames community. It’s been 5 years since Veishea was retired. If Iowa State wants to bring it back, it cannot ride on the successes of its predecessors without falling into the same failures that lead to its demise.

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This season’s big mistakes How Lindell Wigginton was mismanaged BY AARON.MARNER @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State’s up-and-down men’s basketball season frustrated a lot of fans, and with good reason. Rotations were inconsistent. Adjustments seemed to happen infrequently and too late. Coach Steve Prohm’s team lost games it could have — and probably should have — won, including four losses at home and a first-round NCAA Tournament exit to an Ohio State team that lost 14 regular season games. The most egregious problem was how sophomore guard Lindell Wigginton was handled. Wigginton, of course, had a chance to play professionally after a freshman season in 2017-18 in which he averaged 16.7 points per game and hit 40.1 percent of his 3-pointers. Instead, he came back for year No. 2, hoping to be on a winning team and improve his NBA Draft stock. The winning part happened, as Wigginton helped the Cyclones return to the NCAA Tournament and win their fourth Big 12 Tournament title in the last six years. But Wigginton’s draft stock has undoubtedly dropped as a result of the way he was played. Just to recap: Wigginton started the Cyclones’ season opener, recording 11 points (4-of-10 shooting), five rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes. He was injured late in the game and missed the next 10 games. When Wigginton returned, he was relegated to a bench role. Even after he got back into playing shape, the coaching staff kept Wigginton in his role as the team’s sixth man. Wigginton ended the season as the team’s second leading scorer (13.4 points per game) behind redshirt senior guard Marial Shayok. Here’s the biggest problem. College basketball games are short and there are (usually) at least a couple days between games. Key players often play the vast majority of minutes in a game, such as the NCAA

MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State’s Lindell Wigginton is substituted out of the game following a foul during the fourth quarter of the Iowa State vs TCU men’s basketball game held Feb. 9 in Hilton Coliseum.

Tournament loss when Shayok and fellow redshirt senior guard Nick Weiler-Babb played all 40 minutes. Iowa State developed a routine in which Wigginton and redshirt sophomore forward Cameron Lard (who has since announced he is leaving Iowa State) would enter the game around the 14:00 mark of the first half. Usually, both of them would start the second half on the bench and enter around the same mark. I’m not a math genius, but that’s six minutes each half in which Wigginton — one of Iowa State’s best players — is not on the floor. That’s

12 minutes per game he’s simply not playing, for no reason other than the coaching staff decided they preferred to have him come off the bench. Twelve minutes in a 40-minute game is 30 percent of the action. That’s a lot of time to sit a player like Wigginton, who was the leading returning scorer in the Big 12 from 2017-18 to 2018-19. Too often, I feel fans and media alike question decisions after the fact. It’s always easier to analyze things with hindsight. But in this case, it’s hard to ignore. Starting from his return from injury on

Dec. 21, 2018, Iowa State played 24 games. Wigginton played 30 minutes or more in four of those. That’s a lot of games in which one of the league’s best players was missing at least 25 percent of his team’s minutes. The main issue is that the rotation didn’t change when Wigginton had a great game. He didn’t get more minutes and he didn’t enter the starting lineup no matter how well he played. In a huge win at Kansas State on Feb. 16, Wigginton dropped 23 points (7-of-9 shooting) with three rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes. Three days later, when Iowa State lost to Baylor at home, Wigginton saw 26 minutes of action. When Wigginton had one of the best performances of any Cyclone all season with 28 points in 25 minutes against West Virginia, he was rewarded with 24 minutes in the team’s next game. Wigginton was named the Big 12’s sixth man of the year by the league’s coaches, so he excelled in his role — and based on his freshman season he deserved a chance to play a bigger one. Wigginton had an impressive Big 12 Tournament run, capped by a 19-point, 7-rebound performance in the championship game win over Kansas. He was named to the All-Tournament team as a result, a remarkable feat for a sixth man who didn’t reach 30 minutes in any of the three games. Yet when Iowa State’s offense went cold against Ohio State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Wigginton was sitting on the bench. He had 14 points on 4-of-8 shooting in 29 minutes while the starters combined to shoot 13-of-38 (34.2 percent). The Cyclones lost by three points. If Wigginton had started and played even five more minutes, does Iowa State still lose? I’m not sure they do. After all, Iowa State’s slow start — Ohio State jumped out to an early 11-2 lead — was one of the biggest reasons the team lost. If Wigginton had been given the same role he had as a freshman, how much further could the Cyclones have gone in the big dance? Wigginton’s Iowa State career is probably over. He declared for the NBA Draft and said he intends to stay this time. If that holds true, Iowa State’s mismanagement of Wigginton could go down as one of the biggest mistakes of Steve Prohm’s tenure in Ames.

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Forget Fred, enjoy the NBA and its Iowa State ties BY TREVOR.HOLBROOK @iowastatedaily.com It’s a weird time of the year for Iowa State fans. The NCAA Tournament wrapped up, meaning there won’t be any Cyclone football or basketball for what feels like a long, long time. Meanwhile, Fred Hoiberg’s emergence back into the college game has Cyclone fans nostalgic — for better or worse. While Cyclone fans are either happy, neutral or consider Hoiberg public enemy No. 1 based on his Cornhusker commitment, some minds may drift back to Hoiberg’s 2014 tournament run, his teams’ performances at the Big 12 Tournaments or the one-point thriller with UAB (OK, maybe not). Regardless of the emotions toward “The Mayor,” Iowa State fans can still get their basketball fix from that era.

At 8 p.m. Tuesday, the Utah Jazz — rostering Naz Mitrou-Long and Georges Niang — square off with point guard Monte Morris and the Denver Nuggets. It might be a challenge to stream the game, as no national network is playing it (I’m not suggesting you illegally stream it, but I’m not not suggesting it). Morris figures to see quite a bit of playing time against his old teammates. The Flint, Michigan, natives averages 24 minutes per game in a bench role for the Nuggets. For the Jazz, Niang is likely to see some solid playing time, coming off a career-high performance. Mitrou-Long hasn’t seen too much playing time at the NBA level, participating in a dozen games. Half an hour after the Utah-Denver tip, the Houston Rockets battle the Oklahoma City Thunder on TNT in

IOWA STATE DAILY Monté Morris (left) and Georges Niang talk before entering the game.

what could be a preview of the first round of the playoffs. The Thunder feature a pair of former Cyclones in Abdel Nader and Deonte Burton. Nader sees action in most Oklahoma City games, checking into 60 games this season.

The former G-League Rookie of the Year’s playing time has dipped some recently, playing an average of 9.7 minutes per game in his last 10 games and sitting out the Thunder’s last game. Meanwhile, Burton’s time on the

court has been pretty slim, averaging a little over three minutes per game in the last 10. While the Cyclone combo isn’t a huge piece of Oklahoma City’s success, the two could see more time if the Thunder cruise past the Rockets at home. Not only do you get Tuesday’s slate of games, but the trio of teams with former Cyclones all play again on Wednesday with Morris and the Nuggets scheduled on ESPN at 9:30 p.m. If Utah, Oklahoma City or Denver are locked into a playoff seed, the teams could elect to rest some starters or limit the starters in preparation for the playoff push. So if you’re an Iowa State fan still hung up on Hoiberg or disappointed by the Cubs’ putrid start to the season or just interested in some former Cyclones, do yourself a favor and tune in the next couple days.

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Tuesday, April 09, 2019 Iowa State Daily

The Polar Bear Plunge occurred Friday at the Hansen Agriculture Center. The annual Greek Week event supports the Special Olympics of Iowa.

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A look back on Greek Week Greeks bond, give back during week-long celebration BY SIERRA.HOEGER @iowastatedaily.com Hundreds of sorority and fraternity members flocked to Lied Recreational Center to watch their fellow chapter members compete throughout the week. Dressed in attire to accommodate the various themes, greek community members could be seen wearing pajamas, leis and jerseys. Flags, signs and other various items related to different chapters were displayed throughout the competition. Whether they were playing soccer, volleyball or basketball, the greek community made their mark at Lied throughout the week. “The atmosphere during a Greek Week event has its own, unparalleled energy,” senior Zachary Johnson, a member of Pi Kappa Phi, said. “The moment you walk into Lied Recreation, you and your pairing are

constantly cheering your team on, knowing you will lose your voice the next morning.” Greek Week is a week-long celebration, competition and get-together for the greek community. All week, large groups of members could be seen gathering for lunch on central campus, participating in sports competitions or performing in lip sync challenges. But more importantly, each and every member was working toward the same goal: raising money for a good cause and making it the best week ever. “Greek Week means so much to our community because it is a great chance to give back to a worthy cause, and it exemplifies the values that the greek community strives to uphold,” said Madi Carr, junior in psychology and member of Kappa Delta. “Even though we are all a part of different chapters, Greek Week unites us towards a common goal and creates lasting bonds between members of different chapters.” Raising funds for Special Olympics means more than ever this year. Greek community members have been inspired by the announcement made by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos saying she would cut costs to the organization. Even though President Trump has since overridden the action, it still highlights how much the Special Olympics organization means to those who support it. “Every Greek Week, each sorority and fraternity

pairing is assigned a Special Olympics athlete,” Johnson said. “This year, I got to get to know our athletes. We have had dinners and sports events together. My favorite aspect is that our own athletes have even come to our Greek Week events to cheer and support our team. This really speaks volumes about how impactful this week-long tradition is at Iowa State.” Establishing and creating lasting relationships is a common theme that chapters shared throughout the week. “My favorite part of this week is seeing all the relationships, connections and memories that are made from chapters coming together in friendly competition,” said Greek Week Executive Director Jessie Glanz, a senior in dietetics. “At the end of the day it’s never about who won but more so the memories that come from it. All the time and stress [the other executive director], our central team and myself have put into this week, then witnessing all the enjoyment that comes with it for our community, makes it 100 times worth it, and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.” Plans for Greek Week begin almost a year in advance, and Greek Week Executive Directors Glanz and Olivia Weaver try their best to ensure variety and include different things from the year before.

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Alpha Tau Omega and ACCESS join forces BY JULIA.MEEHAN @iowastatedaily.com Alpha Tau Omega is teaming up with the Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support (ACCESS) to start a movement that brings awareness to assault. ACCESS is a victim services program for survivors of domestic assault, sexual assault, homicide and crime violence. “Sexual and domestic assault are popular subjects within the greek life across the country,” said Christopher Diaguila, a senior in criminal justice studies. “Alpha Tau Omega raises awareness on assault for those who are afraid to reach out and get the help they deserve.” Alpha Tau Omega prides itself on their statement that regardless of gender or sexual orientation, all are welcome. “Our purpose with ACCESS is

to address the roots and impacts of domestic and sexual violence,” said Carson Louscher, a sophomore in pre-business. “We support the services they have to offer, such as enhancing safety and empowering the survivors. Overall, promoting a general understanding of the social justices within the community.” Throughout the years, Alpha Tau Omega has thrown fundraisers with other sororities for philanthropy nights, such as Desserts After Dark and Donut Let Love Hurt to help raise money for ACCESS. One fundraiser Alpha Tau Omega started last year is Mother’s Weekend, which consists of a silent auction with gift baskets.This year the chapter raised $3,075. All of Alpha Tau Omega’s proceeds go toward ACCESS, which uses these donations for victims who need food, shelter, clothing or guidance through financial issues.

COURTESY OF ATOISU.COM Alpha Tau Omega members after doing the Polar Bear Plunge in Spring 2017.

This semester, Alpha Tau Omega has created a program called Building Up Brothers, where their Chaplin will discuss the lesson for the week on a wide variety of topics at their weekly meetings. Representatives from ACCESS

and ISU police department have been brought in by Alpha Tau Omega to speak to the chapter about assault. The discussions are about topics everyone deals with on a day-to-day basis. The program offers a better understanding on how someone can go about

improving themselves and others around them. “It is neat talking about these issues as a brotherhood, friends and as college men,” Diaguila said. “It has been awesome to see the range of perspectives and ideas shared in chapter. After every week, everyone walks away with a new concept on something.” It is Louscher’s first year experiencing ACCESS, and he agrees with the beneficial factors. He said Building Up Brothers has allowed him and others to be the men they would like to be. This program has pushed him and his brothers to grow in aspects of respecting themselves and others around them. “Next year, ATO plans to continue their relationship with ACCESS because we view it as such a great program and nowadays assault is a huge issue on college campuses that needs to be addressed,” Louscher said.

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“The early mornings and late nights preparing for events with my best friends are moments I will never forget,” Weaver said. “Spending an entire year planning a week-long event is exhausting, but seeing all of the hard work pay off and watching 4,000 students love every second of the week is so rewarding.” Toward the end of the week, students donned purple long-sleeve T-shirts with the Polar Plunge logo on the back in hopes of raising both awareness and funds. On social media, members of the Greek Community used templates and bucket list challenges as a way to increase money raised for the event. “Greek Week is important to myself and other greek members because it’s a week where we

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