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WHAT NOW? Pollard lays out plan for possible make-up game
BY TREVOR.HOLBROOK @iowastatedaily.com Too many variables prevented Iowa State and South Dakota State from turning around and playing on Sunday after the canceled game on Saturday. “We did not seriously consider playing the game on Sunday for several reasons, including hotel accommodations for SDSU late last night,” said Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard in a statement to Cyclone fans. “Furthermore, had we attempted to play today we would have been impacting normal preparation for the team’s games this week. “Lastly, the forecast for today included more of the same type of weather we experienced last night.” With the opener in the rearview mirror, where do the Cyclones go from here?
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MAKING UP THE GAME Iowa State Athletic Director, Jamie Pollard, targeted the weekend of Oct. 20 for a potential makeup game with another team. Meanwhile, South Dakota State plays Northern Iowa on Oct. 20, so the Jackrabbits are out of the equation. “We began working late [Saturday] night to identify other opponents we could play during our bye week [Oct. 20] or during championship week [Dec. 1],” Pollard said. “The challenge is the opponent would need to be available to play [not scheduled to play on one of those dates] and eligible to play [either experienced a cancellation or did not schedule a full slate of games this year]. “Needless to say it will be difficult to find an opponent that meets those requirements and is interested in coming to Ames.” Football Chapionship Subdivision (FCS) teams, such as South Dakota State, are only allotted 11 regular season games per season. That rules out a number of teams Iowa State could have potentially scheduled on Oct. 20.
Fentanyl in Iowa pg 3 Iowa Attorney General officially offered support for the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act (SOFA Act), but Iowa experts are doubting the bill’s potential effectiveness.
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CALS search pg 3 Daniel Robison has been announced as the first candidate for the Iowa State’s next endowed Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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AROUND THE NATION O utside of Ames, a few other schools battled mother nature. Nebraska and Akron canceled due to weather. After an attempt to play on Sunday fell through, Nebraska could be scrambling for a 12th game, since the Cornhuskers will likely be on the bubble for a bowl game. Toward the east coast, East Carolina and NC A&T postponed Saturday ’s game. The two teams ended up playing on Sunday with NC A&T winning 28-23. Ohio State and Oregon State, Mar yland and Texas, Air Force and Colorado, Liberty University and Old Dominion, and West Virginia and Tennessee dealt with delays throughout games, but the weather subsided enough to finish. Virginia and Richmond pushed back the start time by 40 minutes.
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HEADING INTO CY-HAWK WEEK Rain appears to be likely according to the most weather forecasts in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday and throughout the week. “The big issue is that we do at this point have showers and thunderstorms especially in the morning, maybe not as wide-spread and diminishing in the afternoon, so that’s going to be the main concern,” a National Weather Service employee said. The National Weather Service predicts upper-60s for the high on Saturday. Saturday morning has around a 70 percent chance of rain, but as most Iowans know, that’s subject to change as it approaches.
MIKINNA KERNS/ISD Redshirt junior Braxton Lewis runs off the field during the Iowa State vs. South Dakota State game.
Game day arrests down from last year BY K.RAMBO @iowastatedaily.com A football game between the Cyc lones and the S outh Dakota State Jackrabbits was never officially played at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, but that doesn’t mean it was an uneventful day. Forty-three citations, eight arrests (two above .20 blood alcohol concentration) and 71 first aid calls were made, according to Iowa State police. Arrests on the fi rst home football game of the season were down from the 21 arrested on Sep. 2, 2017 when the Cyclones took on the University of Northern Iowa. Citations were up from the 39 issued last year.
MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State police and Jack Trice event staff watch over the student section during the Iowa State vs South Dakota State football game on Saturday.
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was arrested and charged with public intoxication at Ames Intermodal Facility (reported at 12:45 a.m.).
Krystal Monea Pollard, age 22, of 3526 Lincoln Way Unit 82 Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with driving under suspension and failure to prove security against liability at Westwood Drive and Story Street (reported at 1:34 a.m.).
Daniel Goodell Donahue, age 22, of 825 Alma Real Drive Pacific Palisades, California was arrested and charged with public intoxication at 2508 Mortensen Road (reported at 1:59 a.m.).
Officers checked on the welfare of an individual at 1856 Christensen Drive (reported at 11:17 a.m.).
Reed Miller Baer, age 24, of 506 County Road 2600 East El Paso, Illi., was arrested and charged with public intoxication at 117 Welch Avenue (reported at 2:33 a.m.).
An individual reported being harassed at 706 Morrill Road (reported at 4:48 p.m.).
An individual reported being the victim of a fraud at Larch Hall (reported at 8:27 a.m.).
Max Raymond Fiebelkorn, age 18, of 204 Beach Rd Unit 712 Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol under the legal age, unlawful use of license, and drug poss/delivery marijuana at Lot 63 (reported at 10:15 p.m.).
An individual reported the theft of a bicycle at 119 Stanton Avenue (reported at 11:49 a.m.).
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Macey Marie Betcher, age 21, of 116 Mcdonald Dr Unit 102 Ames, Iowa,
An individual reported the theft of a wallet at Lyon Hall (reported at 12:11 p.m.). An individual reported the theft of a bicycle at Linden Hall (reported at 1:25 p.m.).
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Daniel Robison announced as first candidate for CALS dean BY ANNELISE.WELLS @iowastatedaily.com
DANIEL ROBISON
Daniel Robison has been announced as the first candidate for the Iowa State’s next endowed Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as well as the Director of the Iowa Agricultural and Home Economics Experiment Station. Robison currently serves as the dean of West Virginia University’s Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design. He is also the director of WVU’s Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station. Robison has been at WVU since
2012. Previously, he served as the associate dean for research at the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University. Robison earned his bachelor’s degree in forestry and master’s degree in silviculture and forest influences from the State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He received his doctorate in entomology from the University of WisconsinMadison in 1993. From Sept. 3 through Sept. 5, Robison will visit campus and hold an open forum. The forum will take place in the
Cardinal Room at the Memorial Union from 3 to 4 p.m on Tuesday, Sept. 4. In addition to the open forum, the itinerary for Robison’s visit will include meeting with students and faculty, taking tours of campus facilities and meeting specifically with CALS organizations. P r e v i o u s l y, P r e s i d e n t We n d y Wintersteen served as the endowed dean of CALS from 2006 until being selected as Iowa State’s president in 2017. S i n c e N o v e m b e r, J o e C o l l e t t i , senior associate dean in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been serving as the CALS interim dean.
Raisbeck endowed dean of the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business, David Spalding, and associate vice president for research, Guru Rao, are the co-committee chairs of the national search. Two more finalists for the position will be announced in the coming weeks and will also visit campus and hold open forums later in the month. Iowa State’s College of Veterinary Medicine also recently went through the process of selecting a new dean and announced that Dan Grooms of Michigan State has been selected for the position.
SOFA ACT GAINS SUPPORT Yet, Iowa experts doubt the effectiveness of bill BY EMILY.BERCH @iowastatedaily.com As opioid abuse has become a national epidemic, illicit drug manufacturers have become more creative. More people are dying every year from new variations on the prescription drug fentanyl, known as fentanyl analogues. In response, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has officially offered his support for the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act (SOFA Act), but Iowa experts are doubting the bill’s potential effectiveness. Miller signed a bipartisan letter on Aug. 23 with TOM the attorneys general from every U.S. state, Puerto MILLER Rico and Washington D.C., urging Congress to pass the SOFA Act. The SOFA Act will update the federal government’s drug scheduling system to make known fentanyl analogues illegal, as soon as they are produced. Dr. Thomas Benzoni, an emergency room physician and assistant professor at Des Moines University, believes that while the bill is well intentioned, it still leaves law enforcement playing catch up with new variations of the drugs. “It’s a good idea, but it reminds me we’re fighting yesterday’s war,” Benzoni said. “If you make them illegal as soon as you manufacture them, you’re still playing Whac-A-Mole with them.” Fentanyl analogues are very similar to fentanyl in their chemical makeup but have slight alterations to avoid being classified as a Schedule 1 drug. These synthetic drugs often include other illicit substances, such as cocaine or heroin, to make an even more potent new chemical. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) schedules substances based on their potential for abuse, dependency and medical use. There are five categories, with Schedule 1 having the highest potential for abuse as well as psychological and physical dependence and no medical uses. Schedule 5 substances have low potential for abuse and are used commonly in medicine. Fentanyl is currently a Schedule 2 drug because of its medical uses. A large reason the government has had trouble keeping up with drug dealers’ fentanyl innovations is because of the many ways the chemical can be altered, Benzoni said. The Iowa Attorney General’s office agrees the DEA has had to play catch up with fentanyl analogues but believes they have been able to get ahead of drug dealers and manufacturers with similar regulations. In February 2017, the DEA “emergency scheduled” all illicit fentanyls as Schedule 1. “By proactively scheduling the whole class of illicit fentanyl substances simultaneously, federal agents and prosecutors can take swift
and necessary action against those bringing this poison into our communities,” said Robert Patterson, former acting DEA administrator, in a statement at the time. Iowa State researcher and associate professor of sociology, David Peters, will soon begin a research project on the opioid epidemic’s relation to rural communities. Peters is critical of the federal government’s past approaches to drug legislation. He specifically pointed to the U.S. war on drugs when speaking on the SOFA Act. “The SOFA law will help put people in jail,” Peters said. “It will help prosecutors and law enforcement, but since 1988, we’ve had very stiff penalties and all these harsh prison terms for relatively minor drugs; not as potent or deadly as fentanyl. It hasn’t stopped marijuana, cocaine or heroin. “My professional opinion is that it’s not going to do a whole lot to reduce the number of deaths or social impact on these communities.” A representative from Miller’s office, however, believes empowering law enforcement will lead to saving lives. “It appears to us that the temporary power is already saving lives, but we need it written into federal law as a permanent solution,” said Lynn Hicks, communications director for the Office of the Attorney General, in an interview with the Iowa State Daily. The Attorney General’s office is confident in its approach to tackling the opioid crisis. “Under Miller, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has embarked on a multipronged effort to address opioid abuse in Iowa, including educating citizens and medical professionals,” according to a news release from the Office of the Attorney General. “The office is also playing a major role in a multistate investigation into the manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioid drugs as part of a widespread probe into the nation’s opioid epidemic.” The SOFA Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate on July 13, 2017, by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary that day. It was introduced by Sen. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI) in the U.S. House of Representatives on Feb. 5 and was referred to the Subcommittee on Health on Feb. 9. The bill currently has four cosponsors in the House.
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Iowa State Daily Tuesday, September 4, 2018
RECORD RAINFALL Leads to higher risk of flooding
SARAH HENRY/ IOWA STATE DAILY Tom Vilsack, former Iowa Governor and Secretary of Agriculture, speaking to Iowa State at the Memorial Union on Nov. 16, 2017.
Tom Vilsack to speak on agriculture, trade relations BY ANNELISE.WELLS @iowastatedaily.com
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BY DEVYN.LEESON @iowastatedaily.com An extended period of rain could bring flooding in the Ames area going into this week. Thunderstorms Saturday led to Iowa State’s fi rst football game to be canceled shortly into the first quarter, and continued showers followed leading to nearly five inches of rain and scattered reports of flooding. Allan Curtis, a meteorologist for the
National Weather service, said this amount of rain is “unusual” for the first week of September. “This is a pretty unusual amount of rain for this time of year, for reference, during September we usually get three, four maybe five inches of rain for the entire month,” Curtis said. “We are well past that in many spots.” Curtis said there was some potential for fl ooding, especially around low lying areas near streams as it “wouldn’t be surprising to see another two-to-four inches”
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by Thursday. “In terms of flooding potential we have seen some fl ooding in areas, not around Ames yet fortunately, but in Waterloo and the Atlantic area we have seen road closures and flooding,” Curtis said. “That could change if we get another three-tofive inches over the next week. We might see some issues.” By the end of Thursday, Curtis said the chance for flooding drops considerably since extended breaks from rainfall are expected at the end of the week. Rain is expected to go into the weekend, but the breaks should allow for some relief and recovery from possible flooding. Flooding in Ames has happened multiple times in recent years and while Curtis said this amount of rain is unusual, it is more about luck rather than an overall trend. “We just happen to be stuck in a pattern where we are just caught in the bullseye,” Curtis said. “If it wasn’t us it would be someone else around us, we just drew the short straw this time.” The extent of weather concerns going into next week mainly include flooding as other extreme weather events are unexpected. Curtis said their concern is relatively low when it comes to overall extreme weather like tornados or high winds. Instead, their concerns are with the amount of rain coming in. If there is flooding, Curtis had tips to stay safe. Curtis said if a flash flood warning is active, driving near small creeks or streams would likely lead to “significant issues.” If someone is driving and water is in the road, it is best to turn around rather than risk it. He suggested people stay safe and use their head before making decisions.
Tom Vilsack, former Governor of Iowa and Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, will be returning to his Iowan roots when he speaks on campus Tuesday night. Vilsack’s lecture, “Trade Relations and U.S Agriculture,” will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. He will be discussing how recent changes in foreign policy and trade relations impact the United States agriculture market. Vilsack last spoke at Iowa State in November when he gave a lecture on the relationship between climate change and agriculture. From 1999 to 2007, Vilsack served as the governor of Iowa. Then in 2009, he served as the Secretary of Agriculture under the Obama administration. Vilsack eventually became the longest serving original member of Obama’s cabinet. After serving eight years in the position he retired in January 2017. From there, Vilsack went on to his current position as the president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC). The USDEC is a “non-profit, independent membership organization that represents the global trade interests of U.S dairy producers, proprietary processors and cooperatives, ingredient suppliers and export traders,” according to their website. As president and CEO, Vilsack “provides strategic leadership and oversight of USDEC’s global promotional and research activities, regulatory affairs and trade policy initiatives. This includes working with industry leaders to develop a long term vision for building sales and consumer trust in U.S. dairy,” according to the USDEC’s website. In an earlier interview with the Iowa State Daily, Vilsack said that one of the reasons he was drawn to the dairy industry is it’s inclusive nature. “The U.S. dairy industry is one in which the smallest producer who might have as few as 20, or 30 or 40 cows, can still be at the table making decisions for the industry with the largest producer,” Vilsack said. V i l s a c k h a s b e e n a w a rd e d by mu l tiple organizations including the Norman Borlaug Medallion from the World Food Prize Foundation, the Congressional Hunger Center Leadership Award and The Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award from the Global Child Nutrition Foundation. The upcoming lecture is part of the Technology, Globalization and Culture Series and is cosponsored by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Engineering, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Committee on Lectures.
OPINION
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‘Clear bag’ policy step in right direction, but disadvantageous to women
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Columnist Tom Kelly argues that a recent piece in the New York Times that calls for the resignation of Pope Francis does not relay accurate information regarding the Catholic Church.
MOTIVES MATTER A recent column calling for the Pope’s resignation imputes bad motive to a large group BY TOM.KELLY @iowastatedaily.com Last week, Jason Horowitz authored a piece in the New York Times titled, “Vatican Power Struggle Bursts Into Open As Conservatives Pounce,” regarding a letter written by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò that called for the resignation of Pope Francis, accusing him of covering up sexual abuse perpetrated by priests. The title suggests Catholic “conservative” laity seeking to capitalize on an opportunity to pressure Pope Francis to resign. While Pope Francis’ goal likely is to “nurture a more welcoming church and shift it away from culture war issues,” this statement is phrased in such a way as to suggest that anyone who has argued against the Pope’s stances or expressed concern that he has addressed certain issues publicly must oppose “a more welcoming church” and believes the Church should not “shift away from culture war issues.” Horowitz continues, “Just how angry his political and doctrinal enemies are became clear this weekend, when a caustic letter
published by the Vatican’s former top diplomat in the United States blamed a ‘homosexual current’ in the Vatican hierarchy for sexual abuse.” The sex abuse crisis is not serious enough to be opposed on grounds of objective morality, regardless of one’s disagreements with the Pope’s stances on unrelated issues? The author’s phrasing suggests that Viganò published his letter solely to spite the Pope, driven by anger at Francis’ political and doctrinal stances. Though it is fair to call into question why Viganò chose to publish his letter now, to dismiss the letter as libel solely because Viganò disagrees with the Pope on separate matters seems rash. The author does admit that “they [allegations] are serious, and the pope’s vague answer has only heightened public interest…” but follows with a quote from a “veteran Vatican observer...who said the remarkable public broadside was indicative of enormous frustration among conservatives toward Francis.” This piece does relay accurate information and objectively addresses arguments in the Church regarding the most effective way to weed out perpetrators and ensure that Church leaders are quick to act and fully transparent in the future. Additionally, it is not unreasonable to question Viganò’s motivations for writing this letter. However, Horowitz suggests that Catholic traditionalists only wish to highlight this controversy because of their ideological disagreements with Pope Francis. Until the truth is known, it is unreasonable and unproductive to impute bad motive to a large group of Catholics.
In August, Iowa State Athletics announced it would be debuting a “clear bag” policy that limits the size and the types of bags that can be brought into Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum. Saturday’s home game against South Dakota State University marked the first implementation of the policy, with Iowa State following a larger trend across the NFL and other collegiate conferences to tighten safety standards and procedures. “The clear bag policy speeds up entry and provides a safer experience for all fans,” Megan Rodenburg, staffing coordinator for Iowa State Athletics department, told the Iowa State Daily in August. The policy also, Rodenburg said, aligns with the policies that the “South Eastern Conference, Big 10 and NFL programs have in place.” Yet when the NFL first announced it would be enforcing the bag policy in 2013 it was met with upset by fans — specifically women — who oftentimes prefer privacy when carrying personal belongings such as feminine hygiene products. And this concern still carries weight today. While Iowa State exempts diaper bags as well as bags containing medical items from having to be clear, their items are still subject to search. If a bag does not meet the security requirement, fans are asked to return their items to their apartment, dorm or car. The last alternative? Leave it outside — Iowa State leaving an unsecured area outside each gate where one can leave their personal belongings. If fans choose not to pursue any of those options, they can just throw their belongings away. While it is noble and on par with its collegiate and professional partners for Iowa State to prioritize the safety of its fans through implementing this policy, Iowa State’s level of concern for it’s fans belongings matches that of its counterparts — little to none. It should be just as important for stadiums, whether NFL or collegiate, to build locker space for one’s belongings, in case a fan forgets — or is unaware — of the “clear bag” policy so they do not have to leave their personal items for anyone to take, or have to throw them away should a car or apartment not be nearby. When implementing this policy, too, stadiums should recognize the overt violation of privacy that it puts on women who now unable to hide feminine hygiene products in their purse. Iowa State Athletics is right to follow in the footsteps of many of its collegiate partners, however, a faster entry process and safer experience should not come at the violation of privacy and cost that it does for fans unaware about the policy shift.
LETTER
Politics really does affect students BY JIMMIE BRAGDON jbragdon@iastate.edu There are 10 weeks until the U.S. midterm elections. As students are getting back into the swing of school, it’s time for students to start think about voting on Nov. 6. Students have an important decision on where to vote because they are legally allowed to vote at either their home or school address, but not both. However, students, especially those from other states, should choose to vote in Ames using their Iowa State address! Politics in Iowa affect ISU students. Legislation and funding that is passed in the Iowa Legislature has a direct impact on Iowa State students. Students’ tuition is going up as a direct result of the cuts in state funding for the university. Other
decisions that have been made in Des Moines that have an impact on college students include forbidding local communities from increasing the minimum wage, locking it at $7.25 per hour, and attempts to restrict access to abortion and reproductive health care. Decisions made by local officials also have an impact on the community students live in, such as determining funding for mental health services and regulating rental properties. By voting here in Ames, students will have the chance to have a voice on these and other issues that impact students during their time here at Iowa State. Elections in Iowa are competitive. Iowa voted for Barack Obama for president twice, but also voted for Donald Trump. The Iowa governor’s race in 2018 is rated as a ‘toss up’ and the election for Iowa’s 4th
Congressional District, where Ames is located, is one of only 24% of U.S. congressional districts rated as ‘competitive’ by the Cook Political Report. In addition, there are also plenty of other down ballot races that will be competitive as well. Voting using an Iowa State address means that a student is more likely to cast a deciding vote on issues they care about, rather than voting at home where the elections might not be as competitive. Voting in Ames is convenient. Polling locations in Ames will be within walking distance of where a student lives, and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 6. In addition, there will be early voting opportunities located on campus for students registered to vote in Ames. If you are interested in registering to vote, read the full letter online.
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Cy-Hawk depth chart released BY NOAH.ROHLFING @iowastatedaily.com The Cyclones released their week two depth chart ahead of the Iowa game this Saturday. Here are some takeaways from the Monday release. KAMILO TONGAMOA MISSING FROM DEPTH CHART After his suspension for the canceled game against South Dakota State, Tongamoa failed to get back into the Cyclones’ twodeep depth chart. He was listed in July with redshirt freshman Angel Dominguez as the backup defensive tackle. Tongamoa played sparingly last season but, while he was listed as a backup before his suspension, there were some expectations for the redshirt senior to break out and play a role in a defensive line stacked with talent. Redshirt junior Ray Lima is listed as the starter at nose tackle while junior Jamahl Johnson holds down the other interior line spot when the Cyclones roll out a four-lineman defense. The Cyclones featured just three down linemen to start the game against South Dakota State, utilizing an extra defensive back against a potent Jackrabbits’ passing attack. However, it seems as though Tongamoa has slipped in the standing of Campbell and defensive coordinator Jon Heacock. LOTS OF ‘OR’ TO BE FOUND Campbell said that there were multiple position battles that would need to be decided during the season, including the starting kicker and Mike linebacker jobs. Apparently, those battles are still going on. Despite true freshman Mike Rose getting the start against South Dakota State in the Cyclones’ one and only defensive possession, he is listed as a possible co-starter alongside redshirt junior Bobby McMillen III and redshirt freshman O’Rien Vance. After starting in week one, Rose is the favorite to start against Iowa, but it might not be certain until the Cyclones take the field in Iowa City, Iowa. The same thing can be said for redshirt
MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Cy leads the football team into Jack Trice at the start of the Iowa State vs. South Dakota State football game Saturday.
sophomore placekicker Connor Assalley. Not mentioned as part of the competition during spring practice, Assalley was the placekicker for Iowa State’s extra point against the Jackrabbits, while redshirt senior Chris Francis took the kickoff duties. Freshman Brayden Narveson is still part of the competition, at least according to the depth chart, so while Assalley and Francis have a handle on the position for the moment, there is a small element of doubt until Campbell flat-out says who will win the job. The battles continue. SOEHNER NEW BACKUP FOR ‘F’ POSITION Last week, The ‘F ’ position was only
occupied by one man: redshirt senior Sam Seonbuchner, who held the position for most of last year and is deployed heavily in run-blocking situations. This week, a new name was added: backup tight end and redshirt sophomore Dylan Soehner. Soehner, a 6-foot-7, 271-pound player, has the size and physicality that the Cyclones are looking for in that role. He might not see the field that much, as the Cyclones don’t generally use 2-tightend sets, but the ‘F ’ position presents a chance for Soehner to make a big impact run-blocking the rest of the season in relief of Seonbuchner. Soehner is listed as a possible starter at tight end.
SPLIT POSITIONS Tight end Chase Allen, OR Dylan Soehner, OR Charlie Kolar ‘M’ receiver and punt returner Deshaunte Jones, OR Tarique Milton Mike linebacker Bobby McMillen III, OR Mike Rose, OR O’Rien Vance Placekicker Connor Assalley, OR Brayden Narveson, OR Chris Francis
Cross country snags first place to open season BY NASH.VANBIBBER @iowastatedaily.com
KATLYN CAMPBELL/ IOWA STATE DAILY Members of the Iowa State women’s cross country team pose for photos after finishing a 6k during the NCAA Cross Country Midwest Regional held at Iowa State on Nov. 10, 2017.
The Iowa State women’s cross country season started Friday in Iowa City, Iowa. The Cyclones earned first place, with a total of 24 team points. Host Iowa took second place with 56 team points. At the front of the pack swarmed with cardinal and gold as seven Iowa State runners crossed the finish line in the top 10. Senior Abby Caldwell finished the race first for the Cyclones. Caldwell finished with a 4k time of 14:20.88. Sophomore Karly Ackley finished behind Caldwell with a time of 14:22.05. Junior Erinn Stenman-Fahey and sophomore Larkin Chapman were next to finish for the Cyclones, in fifth and sixth place respectively. Junior Adriana Kammerer finished in 20th place with a time of 15:01.48, sophomore Anna Herriot finished in 48th place with a time of 16:34.06.
RESULTS Individual Scores: Abby Caldwell-2nd-14:20.88 Karly Ackley-3rd-14:22.05 Erinn Stenman-Fahey-5th-14:25.33 Larkin Chapman-6th-14:28.60 Gwynee Wright-8th-14:40.12 Morgan Gigandet-10th-14.46.03 Adriana Kammerer-20th-15:01.48 Anna Heerriott-48th-16:34.06 Team Scores: 1. Iowa State-24 2. Iowa-56 3. Iowa Central-85 4. Northern Iowa-86 5. Illinois State-111 6. Drake-164 Iowa State’s next invitational is set on Friday, Sept. 28 in Madison, Wisconsin, and begins at 11 a.m.
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Streaming discounts
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Student deals for your entertainment BY ALEXANDER.GRAY @iowastatedaily.com
Spotify Premium for Students with Hulu Plus and Showtime $4.99 a month Spotify offers one of the largest streaming libraries, with millions of songs, music videos and podcasts. On top of music streaming, Hulu and Showtime have been added to the student discount, doubling its already fantastic value. Apple Music Student $4.99 a month If you’re already in the Apple product ecosystem, Apple Music might be your best option for music streaming. Apple Music is easily accessible from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, HomePod and is now even available on Android devices. Tidal Student $4.99 a month Of all the music streaming services mentioned, Tidal has the largest library with 48.5 million songs. Tidal also has exclusive streaming deals with artists like Kanye West, Beyoncé, Jay-Z and more. Amazon Prime Student with Twitch Prime First six months free, then $6.49 a month In addition to free twoday shipping, Amazon Prime comes with a wide array of services. Since the service’s launch, Amazon has added Prime Video with original shows and movies, Prime Music and
recently Prime Reading with Kindle books and Audible. Twitch Prime is also included, which comes with a Twitch. tv subscription and various monthly gaming deals. Microsoft Office Free All Iowa State students have access to free Office 365 ProPlus for students up until their graduation. This allows students to download Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel on up to five of their devices, and gives cloud storage through Microsoft OneDrive. NFL Sunday Ticket U $24.99 a month For the football fanatics only, DirecTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket is discounted from its normal $73.49 a month price. Through NFL Sunday Ticket fans can watch live games, preseason games, replays and NFL archive films. $24.99 may be steep, but would very quickly pay off for super fans.
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Iowa State Daily Tuesday, September 4, 2018
KATLYN CAMPBELL/ IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State wide receiver, Hakeem Butler, gets tackled during the opening game against South Dakota State at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. The game was canceled due to inclement weather.
‘THIS IS A CYCLONE WEATHER
ALERT’
MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Members of the Iowa State football team take the field before the start of the Iowa State vs. South Dakota State football game on Saturday.
MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Members of the color guard headed inside following a rain delay during the football game Saturday.
Saturday’s game suffered from severe rain and lightning, but it didn’t stop fans from enjoying the Cyclone football spirit...
KATLYN CAMPBELL/ IOWA STATE DAILY An Iowa State student prepares to throw a frisbee at the opening Cyclones football game against South Dakota State on Saturday during the weather delay.