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CAITLIN YAMADA/ IOWA STATE DAILY The Black Student Alliance formal is one of many events that are held at the Alumni Center throughout the year.

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BY JAKE.WEBSTER @iowastatedaily.com The Iowa caucuses will provide the first opportunity for any Americans to give their say on who they want to be the Democratic or Republican Party’s nominee for president.

Iowa’s caucuses are not elections, but rather a gathering where people may publicly show support for a candidate, and are not as simple as just casting a vote on a ballot. The caucuses are run by the state Democratic and Republican parties, rather than the state as in an election.

Supporters may make speeches in support of their favored candidates, and in the Democratic caucuses people will move to different parts of the room their caucus takes place in. In a Republican caucus, a “straw poll” takes place where caucusgoers write in the name of their preferred candidate for president.

In order to participate in a caucus, people must be registered to vote with the party whose caucus they attend in the precinct of the caucus they are attending. People must be eligible to vote and turn 18 by the Nov. 3, 2020 general election in order to participate in a caucus.

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Know your student rights Workshop discusses legality of harassment

BY LORETTA.MCGRAW @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State students learned about their legal rights when it comes to harassment.

A Know Your Rights event, hosted by Iowa State’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, took place from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Carver Hall. Faculty, staff, students and some Ames community members were encouraged to attend the Harassment 101 edition of the event.

Those in attendance could learn what legally constitutes harassment and the resources that are available for reporting and investigating harassment incidents on the Iowa State campus and in the surrounding community of Ames.

The presentation was led by Iowa State police engagement and inclusion officers Carrie Jacobs and Natasha Greene, assistant vice president of Diversity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Margo Foreman and a Story County prosecutor, Ben Matchan.

Iowa State follows Title IX, which is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in education programs and activities,

according to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance,” according to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

The engagement and inclusion officer (EIO) initiative originated in 2015 and actively participates in events such as these, as a part of the organization’s formal partnership with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

The EIO provides training, resources and presentations to students on campus to help engage more frequently with the Iowa State University campus and also interact with students in non-police-related settings.

“Criminal harassment situations can include direct threats of actionable violence against a specific person, an immediate call to violent action, threats of violence towards the United States president, yelling fire or bomb when you know there is not one,” Jacobs said.

This Harassment 101 session was provided to highlight options available for Iowa State community members, including

reporting resources, spaces for support on campus, as well as strategies to use in the moments when facing any form of illegal harassment.

Students may file a harassment complaint with the Office of Equal Opportunity via phone at 515-294-7612 or a hotline at 515294-1222, email at eooffice@iastate.edu, or in person at Beardshear Hall Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Law enforcement services can be found through the Iowa State Police Department, which can be contacted in case of emergencies at 911, or for non emergency situations by phone at 515-294-4428.

Student Legal Services are accessible in the Memorial Union from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It is available for legal consult in person or by phone at 515-294-0978.

Student counseling services are available in person on the third floor of Student Services during walk-in hours Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Crisis Hours are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the After-hours Crisis Line can be reached by phone at 1-800-273-8255 or by texting “ISU” to 741741.

Black Student Alliance to host themed winter formal

BY LOGAN.METZGER @iowastatedaily.com

Dance is often a way for members of communities to connect with each other and show off their sense of fashion.

Iowa State’s Black Student Alliance (BSA) will be hosting a Met Gala themed winter formal dance event at 6 p.m. Friday at the Alumni Center.

The Alumni Center is in the Iowa State Center complex between C.Y. Stephens Auditorium and Jack Trice Stadium.

The event will include dining, games such as poker and dominos and a speech given by BSA president and senior in animal science Kortni Lewis, said India Robinson, BSA director of programs and sophomore in English.

Robinson said the Met Gala theme was chosen to combat the stress that some people may associate with formal events. Formal wear is expected, but attendees are encouraged to have fun dressing up and going to the event.

“People usually associate winter formals with ‘Oh my god, I have to wear my prom dress.’

Our winter formal leaves that association in the past,” Robinson said. “We really just wanted to trash the entire [idea] of winter formal, and we wanted to make it Met Gala. So, not only are you expected to dress up for the Met Gala, but you’re also expected to dress in costumes, and to come and have fun.”

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit, a black-tie extravaganza takes place the first Monday in May to raise money for the Costume Institute. It is more commonly known as the Met Ball or Met Gala, which is the fashion world equivalent of the Oscars, an evening when designers, models and Hollywood stars convene in the year’s most over-the-top looks.

This style of “not just prom dresses” is what the BSA is going for with their Met Gala theme.

Black Student Alliance, also referred to as BSA, is a student organization that aims to empower black students. BSA’s Winter Formal is held annually.

“It’s one day a year that the black community here on campus is able to come out, dress well […] come together and have a very nice social event,” Robinson said.

Admission to the event is $15.

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Lance Michael Johnson, age 32, of 2514 Melrose Ave.- Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with domestic assault with intent or weapon at 2514 Melrose Avenue (reported at 10:50 p.m.).

Lance Michael Johnson, age 32, of 2514 Melrose Ave.- Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with domestic assault with intent or weapon at 2514 Melrose Avenue (reported at 10:50 p.m.).

Lance Michael Johnson, age 32, of 2514 Melrose Ave.- Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with aggravated domestic assault, strangulation, at 2514 Melrose Avenue (reported at 10:50 p.m.).

Lance Michael Johnson, age 32, of 2514 Melrose Ave.- Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with child endangerment, other/aggravated, at 2514 Melrose Avenue (reported at 10:50 p.m.).

Lance Michael Johnson, age 32, of 2514 Melrose Ave.- Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with aggravated domestic assault, second offense, at

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Lance Michael Johnson, age 32, of 2514 Melrose Ave.- Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with aggravated domestic assault, second offense, at 2514 Melrose Avenue (reported at 10:50 p.m.).

Lance Michael Johnson, age 32, of 2514 Melrose Ave.- Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public intoxication at 2514 Melrose Avenue (reported at 10:50 p.m.).

Lance Michael Johnson, age 32, of 2514 Melrose Ave.- Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with interference with official acts, all other offenses, at 2514 Melrose Avenue (reported at 10:50 p.m.).

Lance Michael Johnson, age 32, of 2514 Melrose Ave.- Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with harassment, first degree-all other offenses, at 2514 Melrose Avenue (reported at 10:50 p.m.).

Lance Michael Johnson, age 32, of 2514 Melrose Ave.- Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with harasment, first degree-all other offenses, at 2514 Melrose Avenue (reported at 10:50 p.m.).

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The term ‘womxn’

Focusing on bringing women together

BY DAI’TYNN.COPPAGE WALKER @iowastatedaily.com From “Women” to “Womyn” and now “Womxn”, the feminist movement has changed over time on how they want to be inclusive toward all different groups of women. “Womxn” is the new term for females of all identities.

Words that have been changed to step out of the norm and become the representation of marginalized groups in society usually have an “x”. Such as Latinx and Chicanx, what they have in common is that they have a pronunciation that is not most common. “’I’ve heard womxn pronounced in lots of different ways.

I’ve heard some pronounce it ‘wo-minx,’’” said Clara BradburyRance, an author and an early career fellow in liberal arts at King’s College London, in an interview with BBC. This term was used in the early 1970s, but has gradually made its way to be the popular word to define women who are underrepresented. “Womxn” is an example of how the fourth wave of feminism is affecting society today.

The term, “Womyn” was created for women in the feminist movement who wanted to avoid male dominance in the suffix

PHOTO COURTESY OF OMAR LOPEZ ON UNSPLASH The term that is most commonly used today is “Womxn” which is similar to “Womyn” but the emphasis on the “x” makes it more inclusive towards people who do not identify with the gender binary.

“-men” As years went by, the term that is most commonly used today is “Womxn” which is simlar to “Womyn” but the emphasis on the “x” makes it more inclusive towards people who do not identify with the gender binary.

“So there’s a lot of history and meaning by that term, and to me, specifically, it means that we’ve taken gender binary based language, so women and men gender binary base, and we added a visual that says that this is pushing the boundaries, that it’s creating more space for folks that may not identify within that gender binary or women or men feel like it also creates space,” said Andra Castle, the assistant

director for the Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity.

This new term for women has impacted how society sees its individuals that expresses they are who they are. It opens up the conversation of how people choose to identify themselves.

People can feel more comfortable being who they are when they have the opportunity.

“But when you see it, whether it’s on like an event or poster or an article and write a book, it’s creating this visual interruption and so I think that the most profound effect for me to use this word is it’s one of the tools that I have to help create space

for people, so that an individual regardless of how they identify can find space,” Castle said.

Even though the word is used to create equality for race and gender, the term is not inclusive towards everyone. Some people are okay with being called a “woman” and feel like “womxn” is creating more controversy.

According to the Guardian, “The Twitter user Sam Baxter asked: “ Who exactly is this meant to include? Trans women call themselves women, non-binary people don’t call themselves women at all. As far as I know, the word ‘women’ has always included women of colour.

Correct me if I’m wrong.”

No matter a person’s view, everyone has a choice on what they want to be called. “Womxn” is meant for people who feel like the word “woman” is not inclusive enough for them but both words can still be used, it’s just opening new opportunities for people to express themselves in a different way.

“We don’t really understand its full impact until we look back and see kind of the long term,” Castle said. “Because feminism is not, you know, completely isolated from the world around us it’s, it’s people’s lives. It’s people’s thoughts it’s people’s feelings and so for me, intersectionality is huge.”

Classes beyond borders Study Abroad Fair presents opportunities

BY JULIA.BENDA @iowastatedaily.com The spring Study Abroad Fair showcased programs and locations from all over the world for students looking into studying abroad.

The Study Abroad Fair took place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. The fair was filled with 49 different tables for students to explore, said Ben McKelfresh, marketing and program coordinator at the Study Abroad Center.

Evan Pflughaupt, sophomore in kinesiology and health, said the Study Abroad Fair had a lot of opportunities she did not expect to see.

Pflughaupt said studying abroad will enhance her education.

“Being exposed to more cultures will help and in terms of being more open-minded,” Pflughaupt said. “And just seeing how others parts of the world function than just being stuck here in Iowa.”

Pflughaupt said traveling is a big passion of hers and she hopes to study abroad in Italy or Greece. She said the Study Abroad Fair has helped her prepare to study abroad.

“I can plan out my schedules better to make sure it can fit into my schedule and I can start

saving money because they give you the costs and everything,” Pflughaupt said.

Jacob Smith, sophomore in mechanical engineering, said he came to the Study Abroad Fair to learn about all the options for studying abroad, to gain more information and see how he can apply for a study abroad program.

Smith said he is not sure where he wants to study abroad yet or when he would like to plan the trip but he is most looking forward to seeing the sites. “[Studying abroad] will let me take classes in other areas of the world and experience their culture and mix it with actual learning and college courses,” Smith said. “So I think that would be good and just the experience would be alright.”

The opportunities of the Study Abroad Fair presented students with information to learn about the whole experience, including finances and possible scholarships to apply for.

“Traveling just really interests me and some programs are cheaper than what I am paying right now so that is good,” Smith said. “Going into it I really had no idea about study abroad at all and now I know some of the programs and what they are going to cost and a general idea about it.”

Megan Claude, freshman in animal ecology, said she visited the spring Study Abroad Fair because she did not make it to the Study Abroad Fair in the fall semester.

Claude said she hoped to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country because she wants to complete her Spanish minor while abroad.

Studying abroad can be a good way to

JULIA BENDA/ IOWA STATE DAILY Representatives from various study abroad programs set up informational booths at the spring Study Abroad Fair.

experience different cultures and traditions.

Claude said another reason why she wants to study abroad is because she likes to see the different perspectives and is looking forward to getting to see new scenery and new people. “[Studying abroad] is like a must-have in my family,” Claude said. “We are very, very big travelers.”

Claude said the fair has made her more prepared to study abroad. “I’ve gotten so many pamphlets and so much information.”

For more information about study abroad opportunities at Iowa State, contact the Study Abroad Center at studyabroad@iastate.edu or by phone at 515-294-6792. Students can also visit the Study Abroad Center in 6563 Memorial Union.

MOLLY BLANCO/ IOWA STATE DAILY The Workspace’s Craft of the Month is glass magnets. Attendees were able to create magnets by placing various patterned papers on the back of glass.

Memorial Union’s Workspace hosts Craft of the Month for students

BY MOLLY.BLANCO @iowastatedaily.com The Memorial Union’s Workspace hosts a monthly craft for students to take a break from stressful classes and busy schedules.

The Workspace is located in the east basement of the Memorial Union.

January’s “drop-in” craft is glass magnets.

Students are able to stop in and receive a stepby-step process on how to create the craft. The attendees are given a sheet with instructions so they can create the craft on their own.

Students are able to make four of the glass magnets using unique designs from sheet music, comic book pages, patterned paper and other materials provided by the Workspace.

The Craft of the Month is organized by Letitia Kenemer, program coordinator for Arts and the Workspace in the Memorial Union. She teaches the 12 Workspace supervisors how to do each craft so they can assist attendees with any questions they have during the creation process.

Each month is focused around a different craft, and Kasturi Khanke, senior in industrial design and Workspace supervisor, said they focus on what’s trending or how they can raise awareness for different cultures when selecting the craft.

Khanke, who started working at the Workspace in the summer of 2018, said they like to choose a lot of “fun crafts” for their Craft of the Month.

In the past, the Workspace has selected crafts that emphasize certain cultures, such as Native American dreamcatchers for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Coming up in February, ankara-wrapped bangle bracelets will be made in celebration of Black History Month.

Olivia Dau, sophomore in animal science, said crafts help her relieve stress.

“It ’s calming to paint and not have to do anything,” Dau said. “It’s also a good way to give a meaningful gift without spending a lot of money.”

Dau goes to the Workspace once a month to work on a craft. She finds ideas for patterns and paintings to create on Pinterest. One of her favorite crafts from the past year was acrylic paint pouring.

Acrylic paint pouring is an art technique where paints are poured to create an abstract piece of art, according to the Student Activities Center website.

The admission fee for the Craft of the Month ranges from $6 to $8 and helps pay for using the studio and craft materials, according to Khanke.

Next month’s craft admission fee is $6 and is available for drop-in during the Workspace’s open hours: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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Potential caucusgoers can find out if they are registered to vote and where their caucus site is at iwillvote.com.

Maddie Anderson, chair of the Story County Democrats, said the party printed out voter rolls on Jan. 18, which could mean potential caucusgoers could have to fill out another form at the caucus site.

“If they did just register within the last week, that may not be reflected in the printed out rolls,” Anderson said. “We printed that out on the 18th […] so people who are registered or changed their registration […] may have to end up filling one out at the caucus.”

To register at a caucus site for the Republican Party of Iowa’s caucuses, caucusgoers must bring voter ID and proof of residence. Current Iowa State students can use the “Voter Reg Address” page on AccessPlus as proof of residence.

In order to participate in a caucus, caucusgoers must arrive and be in line at their caucus site by 7 p.m. Feb. 3, the night the caucuses are scheduled to take place.

“There may be significant wait times in student precincts if there are not enough volunteers,” Anderson said.

People interested in volunteering to help the Democratic caucus process run smoother in Story County can go to the county party’s website, storydems.org, and click the “volunteer now” button, Anderson said.

Judy Trumpy, the organization committee chair for the Story County Republican Party, said the party still needs volunteers for the caucus.

“There are spotty [precincts] throughout the county [...] particularly in precincts 4-2, 4-3,

and 4-5,” Trumpy said.

Those precincts either include or are near Iowa State’s campus and include heavy student-voter populations.

Those interested in volunteering in the Republican Party of Iowa’s caucuses can go to www.iowagop.org/caucusvolunteer.

Trumpy said if people are interested they can state they want to volunteer, give their address and they can be given a role to help run the caucus process.

For the first time in the 2020 caucus, Democrats will write the name of their favored candidate on a “presidential preference card,” sign it and their preferences will be tabulated.

If on the first round the candidate a caucusgoer supports is viable, they cannot change their preference to another candidate, though they may leave the caucus site, according to Iowa Democratic Party documents. In order for a candidate to be viable, they must generally receive 15 percent support from those present at a precinct caucus, though the exact percentage may vary based on the turnout at a precinct.

If the candidate a Democratic caucusgoer supports does not receive 15 percent support in the first alignment at the caucus, they may either join a viable group or attempt to combine support with other nonviable groups for a candidate to reach viability. There is only one realignment period, after which remaining caucusgoers will sign and turn in their preference cards for a second tabulation.

Reaching the viability threshold is necessary for a candidate to receive delegate equivalents at the precinct caucus level.

On the Republican side, delegates from Iowa are elected based on proportional representation and are bound to vote for a candidate

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on the first ballot of the Republican National Convention in proportion to the amount of votes the candidate received in Iowa’s caucuses.

Turnout on the Republican side in the 2020 caucuses will likely be lower compared to the record-high turnout in the 2016 caucuses.

Turnout is historically lower in contests for the incumbent party when the incumbent president is seeking re-election.

The re-election campaign of President Donald Trump issued a press release encouraging Iowans to participate in the Republican caucuses.

“By attending your caucus, you can show your support for the president and send a clear message to the rest of the country: President Trump’s America First agenda is working, and we want four more years so we can continue our historic progress,” said Lara Trump, senior adviser for Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. in the press release. “President Trump and I are counting on you to be there on caucus night.”

Trump faces only nominal opposition in his quest for retaining the Republican Party nomination — the incumbent regularly polls above 90 percent support among likely Republican primary voters nationally.

Anderson said the Democrats are prepared for a significant turnout, and that they are expecting a higher caucus turnout than in 2016.

Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell said she has “absolutely” noticed an uptick in student engagement ahead of the caucuses.

“We’ve had these incredible ISU Democrats — they have done a great job,” WesselKroeschell said. “They’ve changed the way we go door-to-door on campus because they know the territory, and we have had an incredible uptick which is great.”

Those attending the caucuses do not necessarily have to participate in the caucuses.

People interested in attending but not participating can show up to a caucus site and sign-in and receive an observer button or sticker.

Anderson said when people arrive at Democratic caucus sites, they may be asked on-the-spot whether they are interested in volunteering to help the process and may receive on-the-spot training.

Sehba Faheem, senior in biological systems engineering and co-president of the College Democrats at Iowa State, said the precinct containing Maple-Willow-Larch and Union Drive Community Center are both missing “about 15 volunteers.”

“So there’s a lot of places that aren’t covered right now, and so it’s a little bit of a scramble” Faheem said. “We need to make sure we have those people there — that way when people come in to caucus they’ll have a place to go and that will run smoothly.”

Volunteers run the tables at the entrance to the caucus site and make sure caucusgoers are registered to vote as Democrats or help them re-register.

The line for participating in the caucus stops at 7 p.m., though those in line before that time can participate.

“They physically take a volunteer and put them into the line, that way they can stop it and [all the people ahead of them can go through] and be processed,” Faheem said.

Those in charge of organizing the process stressed the importance of volunteers.

“This is put on entirely by volunteers,” Anderson said. “We rely on volunteers contacting us ahead of time so we can make this a smooth process.”

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OPINION

Friday, January 24, 2020 Iowa State Daily

05

COLUMN

Finding yourself at Iowa State The Daily changes lives and offers opportunities

BY ANNELISE.WELLS @iowastatedaily.com Whenever I return to my hometown of Naperville, Illinois, for school breaks, I find myself digging through old boxes of things in my bedroom.

By far the largest box is filled to the brim with notebooks and journals, some half full attempts at writing a poetry book, some with pages muddled with middle school musings and a few reserved for angsty rants when I couldn’t sleep.

Writing was always an important part of me growing up. When the world seemed like too much or I had no one to talk to, I found myself drawn to a pen and paper to figure out the nonsense that goes on in life.

English classes were always my strong suit.

I loved being assigned essays for homework assignments and reading works by Shakespeare. I even dabbled in spoken word poetry, performing monologues I wrote myself at my high school.

As high school went on and I got older, the realization of deciding what I wanted to do in college slowly became more apparent. I knew that I could not stand a job where I did the same thing everyday in a cubicle, but I also wanted a realistic chance of being employed.

I can’t remember what exactly pushed me to do it, but I applied for my high school’s newspaper staff my junior year. I knew I loved writing, and my really good friend was also applying, and it seemed like something fun to do.

It was one of those decisions that if I had chosen differently, my life would be completely different than it is today.

I learned how to use my love for writing in a way that also filled my need to be serving others.

I loved working with editors and designers, learning how to interview and tell the world

about what was going on in our small little high school bubble.

That’s when it hit me.

Storytelling.

My love for words and others manifested itself in a love of storytelling and service, and therefore led me to the world of journalism. I discovered being a journalist allowed me to be creative yet logical, and gave me a sense of purpose: to help educate my community and tell stories that may otherwise go untold.

That discovery led me to be co-editor-in-chief of my high school paper my junior year, quickly moving up from my reporting position, and to attending Iowa State for journalism and mass communication within the Greenlee School.

Even before I walked into the doors of Hamilton Hall, I walked into the doors of the Iowa State Daily newsroom located on Lincoln Way. I remember walking in with my tail between my legs, hands shaking.

As soon as training started and I started meeting all these experienced editors and reporters, I knew that I wanted to be like them.

The Iowa State Daily welcomed me with open arms, and I was thrown into a beat that I didn’t know much about, but ending up loving.

Throughout my time on staff, I have been a reporter. I reported on the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Throughout my time in that position, I reported on the impact of differential tuition, told stories of students who go home to farm on the weekends as a second or third job and even pet a tarantula while discovering Iowa State’s Insect Zoo. As a sophomore, I was the news editor of academics, and helped lead others in beat reporting on the academic colleges at Iowa State. Here is where I learned my love for editing and working with others. I discovered I loved seeing my reporters bylines on front pages rather than my own. This position was like a crash course on everything Iowa State, and I learned just how much amazing work goes on behind the scenes at our university.

The Iowa State Daily prepared me for an internship with the Carroll Times Herald in Carroll, Iowa that I completed this past summer.

I would not have been able to have that amazing

CAITLIN YAMADA/ IOWA STATE DAILY Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells encourages others to join the Daily to see how it can change their life like it changed hers.

opportunity without the experience I gained within the walls of the Iowa State Daily newsroom, and it prepared me more than any class ever has.

I interviewed Democratic presidential candidates, covered a large chunk of western Iowa and learned from industry professionals the ins and outs of local journalism. I saw just how important small town reporting is, and the tough times family owned papers are facing nowadays.

After the Iowa State Daily had given me so much, I wanted to give back, and that is why I applied for the position of editor-in-chief. The experience I have had throughout my time at this organization is invaluable, and I wanted to insure that amazing experience for everyone who walked through our newsroom doors.

All of these experiences have made me a better journalist, writer, editor and young professional, but more importantly they have made me a better leader, friend, coworker and person.

The Daily has given me real world experience and a second family, and given me a home that is five hours away from my real one.

It was a winding road to get to where I am today, filled with a lot of unknowns, self-doubt and nerves, and everyone who works at the Daily has a different experience of how they got to where they are today. Some people came in knowing exactly what they wanted to do, and others had more of a winding path.

But that is what makes us so great as a staff: our different experiences and perspectives on life.

That is why I encourage you to join our staff, whether that be in visuals, digital, reporting, editing or designing. We need people from all backgrounds with all different perspectives to help make sure we are covering everything in holistic and fair ways. Newsrooms help create public discussion, and to create that we need to have productive discussions and debates within our own newsroom walls.

It’s no hyperbole to say that the Iowa State Daily changed my life, so I encourage you to see how it can change yours.

If interested, please email me at annelise.wells@iowastatedaily.com or Mark Witherspoon, our editorial adviser, at spoon@ iowastatedaily.com

COLUMN

The role of media as a public service

BY PEYTON.HAMEL @iowastatedaily.com Media is a servant leader to society, serving and protecting the public through informative news articles and columns.

Media interfaces possess the ability to be the voices of reason. How we know what we know in the ways that we know it and why we know it as we do is strictly because of how the media portrays the subject at hand.

The media serves two functions and two functions only: 1) to inform the public of accurate and raw information concerning news, politics and other subjects important to their lifestyles and 2) to direct the people toward a possible and reasonable course of action (to know what to do with this information).

It’s a shame, though, that most people

Editorial Board

do not trust media at all. According to Deadline, “one poll found that 62% of U.S. adults believe that the news they see in newspaper, on elevation or hear on the radio is biased and that 44% says it’s inaccurate.” Yes, it is true that in the past the media has been abused to benefit an organization for political engagement.

The stigma following censorship within the media sustains its position to this day.

This is true globally. In Ukraine, “paid-for journalism is routinely used by politicians at election time.”

The bottom-line is this: we need media.

We need media for democracy. We need media for information. We need media for a flat-line basis for action. Abusers of media are neglecting their very duty in serving the people, by the people and for the people. They misuse their influence and, in turn, advance negative events in society by supporting an angle that may not exist or an angle that will not righteously inform the people. It is important to acknowledge, however, that the majority of newspapers and other media platforms do not employ ‘fake news’. The small amount of newspapers that do squabble the reputation of the many.

I believe in the importance of discussion,

especially that of controversial discussion.

Media should pose all sides of a viewpoint to ignite a conversation. Consider media to be the oxygen to a fire; keeping it alive, breathing and spreading. There is no better way to talk about a solution than forcing people to talk about it. If we, as media influencers, force a controversial conversation, then we are doing our job. If you ever need a source of entertainment, find a political-based column and look at the comments.

We are educators. We are public service leaders. We are forcing the talk. We are allowing the people to discuss and think about an issue that impacts certain socioeconomic groups or the population as a whole. Everyone should be engaged in the media, evaluating and analyzing its findings so that you, yourself, can make an educated decision. You deserve to know the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

The only way society can function is if two events take place concurrently: the media informs and directs the people, while the people take advantage of the media to make educated, informed decisions. Engage in controversy and take advantage of the power of knowing.

Annelise Wells, editor-in-chief Melanie De Anda, opinion editor Peyton Hamel, assistant opinion editor Seth Pierce, student

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SPORTS

Iowa State Daily Friday, January 24, 2020

High-profile foe comes to Ames

BY ZACH.MARTIN @iowastatedaily.com It’s been a long time since Iowa State has experienced the comforts of home. It’s also been awhile since the Cyclones have defeated the perennial power of the Big 12 Conference: Oklahoma State.

On Sunday, the 16th-ranked Cyclones will return to Hilton Coliseum while tr ying to snap a 12-match losing streak to the ninth-ranked Cowboys in the most anticipated dual of the conference season.

“Our team is progressively getting better and better,” redshirt junior Ian Parker said. “I’m just really excited to compete with the best in the Big 12 and some of the best in the country in a dual meet setting.”

It’ll be the first time in the Kevin Dresser-era that Iowa State has hosted Oklahoma State. In the past two meetings the programs have faced off, it’s been one-sided.

Parker was the only winner from the dual two years ago in the Cowboys 31-3 victory, while last season the Cyclones won four matches — one by injury default — and dropped a 22-15 decision.

The memories Parker had of those duals are still vivid to this day.

“My freshman year, we got killed; and then my sophomore year, it was kind of closer, but really not that competitive,” Parker said. “We’ll be able to compete with them this year.”

Which is why this time around, Dresser believes the preparation will be better.

IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State’s then-redshirt sophomore Alex Mackall ties up with his opponent during the dual against Missouri on Feb. 24, 2018, in Hilton Coliseum.

“We just have to be ready,” Dresser said. “We’ve got to win the close matches, and somebody’s probably gotta go out there and win that’s not supposed to win, and I think we’re capable of that.”

Over the course of the opening month in 2020, the most days between duals Iowa State has had off is five.

With the postponement of the North Dakota State dual, it has had eight days between the South Dakota State dual last week and Sunday’s tilt.

“We’ve had a lot of quick turnarounds,” 125-pounder Alex Mackall said. “We have a lot of time to work on our technique and get our bodies felling good.”

After pinning Danny Vega in the Cyclones 22-17 win over the Jackrabbits, Mackall will look to grab

a signature win against Oklahoma State’s Nick Piccininni, who is ranked fourth by InterMat. It’s the second time this season Mackall — ranked 12th — could face a top-five opponent. Last year, Piccininni put together a 14-2 major decision win over Mackall.

“Any t i m e we ge t a t o p - 1 0 matchup, it’s exciting, especially competing at home,” Mackall said. “I’m looking forward to this match.”

When asked if he’s also focusing on the longer term aspects of the potential dual when it comes to seeding for the Big 12 Championships and the NCAA Championships, Mackall isn’t worried about that.

“I’m not really a guy who’s ever focused on what seed I’m going to be or where I’m at in the bracket,” the redshirt junior said. “I just like to

take everything one match at a time.”

Still, Dresser’s appetite for this matchup is palpable.

“He’s ready for a big test, and obviously, Nick’s a big test,” Dresser said.

“He’s an All-American; you don’t get these opportunities much, and true competitors, this is what they thrive on and look for. There’s gotta be some signature wins along the way that give you signs that [say], ‘OK, this guy is ready to get on the podium.’”

“I think we’ve had a couple from Alex and a couple from some other guys. They’ve got a lot of guys that we can hang our hat nicely if we come out with some wins at other weights as well,” Dresser said.

The Cowboys possess a top-15 grappler in six weight classes, and a pair of them could have potential impacts of how the dual plays out.

Eleventh-ranked Sam Colbray might get his first test in conference since dropping down to 174 in 12th-ranked Joesph Smith, whom has only wrestled three times, posting a 2-1 record.

Then, there’s the dilemma at 149.

Dresser reiterated that Jarrett Degen is 50-50 for the dual. He added that he hopes to have an idea on where the All-American is at and make a decision by Saturday.

The plan is to weigh in both Degen and Ryan Leisure.

“He’s been training, working out for over a week,” Dresser said of Degen. “If we think he’s ready to go, he’s going to be ready to go.”

If Leisure does get the start once again, he might be getting a much stiffer test in the form of the undefeated and third-ranked Boo Lewallen. Leisure managed to only hand-fight 11th-ranked Henry Pohlmeyer of South Dakota State, but a third period escape gave Pohlmeyer the 1-0 win.

If Degen is the on the mat, he’ll face Lewallen for the first time since 2018 when he lost in sudden victory, 11-9. Lewallen medically forfeited a season ago.

Potential toss up matches like 174 and 149 are microcosms of what Iowa State is trying to accomplish, having not defeated the Cowboys in Ames since 2009.

The Cyclones are fully aware of how close the two programs are in terms of rankings and regular lineups.

“We need to be doing the right things all week long to give us a shot on Sunday,” Dresser said.

Iowa State to host Cyclone Open

BY ADARSH.TAMMA @iowastatedaily.com The Iowa State Track and Field Program will continue its 2020 indoor season by hosting its own event, the Cyclone Open.

The Cyclones are coming off of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational in Iowa City, Iowa, where many Iowa State athletes set personal, season or school records. In this week’s meet, Iowa State will be going up against athletes from in-state schools Drake and Northern Iowa, along with other running clubs.

Starting off on the women’s side, the athlete to watch out for in the sprints and hurdling events will be sophomore Katarina Vlahovic.

The British Columbia, Canada, native is looking to add to her strong season debut from a week ago, where she finished third overall in the 60-meter hurdles in a time of 8.41 seconds, which is a personal best. Vlahovic and teammate Kaylyn Hall, who finished seventh in the hurdles last weekend, will again be looking to showcase their talents. Hall will also be running in the 200-meter dash.

An athlete to watch out for in the middle distance events is Zakiyah Amos, who will be competing in the 600-yard race. The Houston native ran in the 400-meter dash last weekend at the Larry Wieczorek Invitational, a race which saw her finish second overall in a personal best time of 55.42 seconds.

This time also moves her up to the seventh best performance in Iowa State history.

Amos will also be in charge of leading off the Cyclones in the 4-x-400 meter relay. Junior Laurel Hoogensen will also be competing in these same events, after finishing eighth in the 600-meter run a week ago.

In the 1 mile race, Iowa State will be looking to senior Gwynne Wright and sophomore Cailie Logue to lead the way.

Wright did not finish this race last week in Iowa City, where senior Abby Caldwell took second place. Logue has not competed since December, where she ran the third fastest indoor 5000-meter time in Iowa State history at the Boston University Season Opener. The Cyclones also have freshman Norah Korir competing in this race, who, like Logue and Wright, ran this past fall as a member of the cross country team.

In the field events, junior Keiara Williams will be the athlete to watch after no Cyclones participated in field events during last week’s meet. Williams last meet was back in December when she set a personal best in the weight throw with a toss of 56-4 1/2 inches.

Besides the weight throw, Williams will also be competing in the shot put. Iowa State will also have athletes competing in the long jump and high jump.

Switching over to the men’s side, the sprinting and hurdling events will be highlighted by senior Mason Weh and sophomore Gage Clay. Weh will be competing in the 60-meter hurdles finals after finishing fourth at last weekend’s meet in this event with a

IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State’s Festus Lagat runs the first leg of the men’s distance medley during the last day of the Drake Relays on April 28, 2018 in Des Moines.

time of 8.00 seconds. Clay also competed at the Wieczorek Invitational last week, where he finished third overall in the 200-meter dash with a time of 22.21 seconds. Clay’s personal best in the 400-meter is 49.50 seconds, a mark which he set last year. He will also be the third leg for Iowa State’s “A” team in the 4-x-400 meter relay.

In the middle distance events and particularly the 800-meter run, all eyes will be on senior Festus Lagat, who has already gotten off to fast start for the indoor season. Back in December, Lagat ran a school record time of 2:20.88 in the 1,000-meter and during last week’s meet, he ran a 4:02.56 in the 1 mile, enough for the seventh-best time in the country this season. Lagat will be joined by fellow seniors Roshon Roomes and Daniel Nixon,

who finished second and third respectively behind him in December. The Roomes-Nixon tandem also had success last week, both finishing in the top 10 for the 600-meter.

In the field events, the athlete to watch will be redshirt senior Vlad Pavlenko, who will be making his season debut on Saturday.

Pavlenko is set to compete in the weight throw and will be looking to close out his Cyclone career in strong fashion after finishing 17th for the hammer throw at last year’s NCAA Outdoor National Championships.

Other Cyclones to look out for in the field events will be senior Zach Timm in the shot put and sophomore Miles Rupiper in the high jump.

The Cyclone Open will start at 1 p.m.

Saturday at the Lied Recreation Center.

LIFESTYLE

Friday, January 24, 2020 Iowa State Daily

Horoscopes - Jan. 17

EVENTS 01.24.20 Memorial Union Exhibits: Kobliska and Herrig– All day, Memorial Union, Ames Workspace Craft of the Month: Glass Magnets– All Day, Workspace Memorial Union, Ames January Dollar Days– All Day, Downtown Ames Cyclone Cinema: Maleficent - Mistress of Evil– 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., Carver 101, ISU Campus, Ames

01.25.20

Memorial Union Exhibits: Kobliska and Herrig,,– All Day, Memorial Union, Ames Workspace Craft of the Month: Glass Magnets,– All Day, Workspace Memorial Union, Ames

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ARIES - March 21 – April 19

To be completely honest, Aries, you’re getting way ahead of yourself. Your imagination is probably running wild right about now, and that’s great! But it’s important that you stay grounded and don’t lose track of what you’ve been working towards. It’s always okay to be excited, but continue to steadily put one foot in front of the other as you work towards your goal.

Dance Marathon,– 9 a.m. to 12 a.m., Memorial Union, Ames Workspace Drop-In Neverland Crafts,– 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Memorial Union, Ames

01.26.20

Memorial Union Exhibits: Kobliska and Herrig,– All Day, Memorial Union, Ames Workspace Craft of the Month: Glass Magnets, – All Day, Workspace Memorial Union, Ames January Dollar Days,– All Day, Downtown Ames Kimono of the Textiles and Clothing Museum, – 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building, Level 2, Ames

TAURUS - April 20 – May 20

Let’s be real-- you could really use a change, Taurus. You may feel inclined to act out in a surprising way this week, but don’t panic, change can be exactly what you need. This week will mark a fresh start for you in some way or another. It’s time for daydreams to turn into reality!

GEMINI - May 21 – June 20

Gemini, you’re going to feel spontaneous, bold and romantic this week. Why not put the three together? Something you’ve always wanted may come to the surface this week and affect your usual routine, but hey, there’s nothing wrong with shaking things up a little. While you may usually be curious yet cautious, now is the time to be a go-getter!

CANCER - June 21 – July 22

Hold your head up high, Cancer. This week will be a prime time for brainstorming, networking, creativity and generally being on top of the game. You may feel more empowered than usual this week, and you should totally own it. Your needs will come first, and you won’t let other people’s slip-ups slide. You, and only you, are the one in control of your life. Long story short, you’re going to kill it this week.

LEO - July 23 – Aug. 22

Leo, take a deep breath. Things are going to slow down for you this week, and trust me, it’s for the best. Take a break from group efforts and spend some time grounding yourself by hanging one-on-one with the people you may not pay as much mind to.

You’ll feel refreshed, and they’ll almost definitely appreciate the gesture. This refreshing change of pace is exactly what you need for a creative breakthrough.

MUSIC AND MOVIES

VIRGO - Aug. 23 – Sept. 22

Get fired up, Virgo! Your confidence will peak this week, and your mental and physical wellbeing will be your top priority. You’ll feel more innovative, creative and productive than ever. Pick up a new skill, fall back into an old hobby, set a building on fire, whatever!

The world is your oyster this week.

LIBRA - Sept. 23 – Oct. 22

New Music Friday 01.24.20 “Andy Shauf” – The Neon Skyline “Black Lips” – Sing in a World That’s Falling Apart “Breaking Benjamin” – Aurora “Ethan Gruska” – En Grande

Release of the Week “Mac Miller’s posthumous release “Circles” acts as a companion to Miller’s 2018 release “Swimming.” However, the two projects contain different styles. It’s apparent Miller poured his heart into this one. Miller and his team were in the process of creating the project at the time of his passing, but his vision was never lost. With this final release, Miller’s career has finally come full circle. As he became a larger entity in hip-hop, his own artistic flare began to develop. In today’s music lens, it’s clear he always possessed a strong share of versatility.”

“Kirk Windstein” – Dream in Motion “Nicolas Godin” – Concrete and Glass

“Circles” Mac Miller

“Pet Shop Boys” – Hotspotl “Wire” – Mind hive

Finally, Libra, you’re catching a break. You’ll be rejuvenated with self-confident energy this week, and it’ll be the perfect time to be more open and honest with the people you love. Listen to your intuition and strengthen your strongest personal connections.

Confidence is key, and there’s never been a better time for you to take the leap! What have you got to lose?

SCORPIO - Oct. 23 – Nov. 21

Scorpio, you are simply bursting with ideas this week. Your imagination is kicking into high-gear, and you’re feeling ready to take on anything life throws at you. This week is all about self-expression, standing up for yourself and turning the other cheek to the daily negative energy. Enjoy your power while it lasts!

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

Sagittarius, this is an off-week for you. Your sense of security has likely been wonky lately, and it may feel natural to retaliate by pushing people away. If it feels difficult to connect with those close to you, definitely take some time to yourself without projecting your issues onto others. Don’t worry, this slump is only temporary. No one cares about you any less than they did before.

CAPRICORN - Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

Capricorn, don’t be alarmed, but you’re gonna chill out for once.

This week, you may feel inspired to steer away from the grind and let your more imaginative side take charge. Allow yourself to breathe a little easier and loosen your usual, tight grip. Embrace new ideas, take some risk and live a little this week! What’s the worst that could happen?

AQUARIUS - Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

New to Streaming Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix)

The Bold Type (Hulu)

The Ranch (Netflix)

Tokyo Ghoul (Hulu)

Shrill (Hulu)

The Prodigy (Amazon Prime)

Aquarius, your creativity is coursing. This week, you’ll be more inclined to take more risks and think outside the box. Others may not be on quite the same page at first, but your tenacity will be sure to impress. Stay on the horse and keep your head up, because one way or another, you’re making moves this week.

PISCES - Feb. 19 – March 20

This week will be a confusing time for you, Pisces. Higher-ups and deadlines may seem purposely out to get you, and you may feel tense and emotionally fragile. Taking care of yourself is key this week. Don’t be ashamed of lessening your workload or cancelling plans in order to allow necessary decompression time. Your mind may be cloudy, but you can still shine!

Horoscopes by Gabby Lucas, gabby.lucas@iowastatedaily.com