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Organizations to celebrate sustainability on campus BY WHITNEY.SPENCER @iowastatedaily.com

DESIGN BY MARIA ALBERS While the majority of Iowa State’s students come from the state of Iowa, thousands of students come from other states around the U.S.

BY JAKE.WEBSTER @iowastatedaily.com There are more than 26,000 American undergraduate students at Iowa State. Of the undergraduate population, 16,865 are from Iowa, the single most of any state, which is generally the case for public universities. Neither Wyoming nor West Virginia have any of their residents represented in the undergraduate population, the only two states with that distinction. More than 35 percent of the American

undergraduate student population at Iowa State come from states other than Iowa, with most coming from bordering states. Students from those states often cite lower costs and better programs than schools in their home states and not being too far from home as reasons for choosing Iowa State. The average nonresident annual tuition for public colleges in the United States is $22,577, according to U.S. News & World Report. The nonresident tuition for most majors for two semesters at Iowa State is $23,230, according to the Office of the

Registrar’s website. According to collegexpress.com, Iowa State was tied for 25th place for public universities with the highest proportion of out-of-state students in the United States. The Office of the Registrar’s website says “[s]tudents come from every county in Iowa, every state in the country and from 115 countries,” though the figure on all 50 states combines graduate and undergraduate students.

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The Green Umbrella and Live Green! organizations will be hosting National Campus Sustainability Day on Friday. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the South Library Lawn. It will be a day to recognize the achievements and initiatives being made on campus. “We’ve got a lot of fun activities planned to show students that you can do more,” said Kelsey Culbertson, senior in environmental science. She has been planning the event since August. Sixteen organizations will be in attendance, giving students a chance to engage and see what kinds of sustainable differences are being made on campus. Students and community members can learn how to live a more “green” lifestyle and find opportunities to be more involved, both on campus and in the City of Ames. “It’s a great way to connect with organizations and highlight what’s been going on here on campus,” Culbertson said. The Outdoor Recreation Services will be offering free bike and longboard tuneups and there will be free BYOM (bring your own mug) refreshments available to students at the event. Culbertson encourages students to bring their own mug to the event as an effort to reduce waste. Students also have the opportunity to donate non-perishable food items to support The SHOP, Iowa State’s student food pantry, and gently-used bras to support The BRA (Bras to Recycle and Aide Women) drive.

Awareness Week brings visability to disabilities BY ISABEL.GEBERS @iowastatedaily.com Invisible disability is a term describing people with disabilities that aren’t visible or known by others. Invisible disabilities and visible disabilities are being openly discussed as part of Disability Awareness Week. Students, faculty and staff had the opportunity to gain more understanding about living with a disability. “Over 2,000 students on campus [have disabilities] and most of them are invisible disabilities,” said Wendy Stevenson, assistant director for student accessibility services and advisor for the Alliance for Disability Awareness (ADA). Accessible Game Night was hosted on Monday in the Car ver Hall lobby, with groups such as Chess Club, Guild of Board Gamers and Role Players there to teach

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others how to play. Car ver Hall lobby was picked for its easy ground floor access and the game night included games like Cards Against Humanity with braille on the deck to ensure

accessibility for all. “ We like to teach people how to play board games,” said Kendra Sears, senior in accounting and a member of the Guild of Board Gamers and Role Players. “Our

[guild’s] whole thing is teaching people how to play board games. So if we can make it accessible, why not?” Sundar Shivraj, freshman in computer science, found Accessible Game Night to be a way not only to meet new people but also to watch different styles of playing chess. “It kind of brings people together that have a similar mindset,” Shivraj said. “We’re all here to have fun and learn the game of chess and it’s kind of interesting to watch every game, because every game is unique and different and people have different backgrounds when it comes to chess.” Being exposed to different backgrounds and disabilities was a major part of Tuesday’s events, which included two speakers: Judy Heumann, an internationally recognized disability rights activist, and Trevor Smith,

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10.18.19 Conference: Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at 8 a.m. An annual conference to present scholarly papers, present and discuss the arts and entrepreneurship, address other issues pertinent to the Society such as pedagogy, outreach and conducting the business of the society.

Homecoming: Blue Sky 5K run, Alumni Center at 9 a.m. Proceeds support LSI, a local

nonprofit that serves children with behavioral and mental health needs.

American Sign Language: Deaf Culture and Language, 2105 Pearson at 11 a.m. At-

tendees will learn about the delf culture, and learn basic ASL signs. This event is a part of Disability Awareness Week 2019.

Step Into My World, Parks Library Awning at 11 a.m. Have you ever wanted to try navigating in

a wheelchair or with a white cane? Stop by during this event to experience using a mobility assistance device. This event is a part of Disability Awareness Week 2019.

POLICE BLOTTER 10.16.19 Andrew Paul Gray, age 31, of 3315 Roy Key Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with theft in the fourth degree, all other larceny, at 320 South Duff Avenue (reported at 3:18 p.m.). Brian James Bengtson, age 24, of 4024 Ross Rd. - Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with invasion of privacy, nudity, at 1315 South B Avenue (reported at 9:41 a.m.).

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Carissa Ann Brisbon, age 32, of 224 Hayward Ave. - Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with domestic assault with injury at 224 Hayward Avenue (reported at 4:34 p.m.).

Garrett Levi Fedler, age 21, of 4733 Toronto St. Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public intoxication at 4733 Toronto Street (reported at 4:36 a.m.).

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Garrett Levi Fedler, age 21, of 4733 Toronto St. Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with breaking and entering at 4733 Toronto Street (reported at 5:15 a.m.).

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Garrett Levi Fedler, age 21, of 4733 Toronto St. Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with breaking and entering at 4733 Toronto Street (reported at 5:33 a.m.).

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Garrett Levi Fedler, age 21, of 4733 Toronto St. Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public intoxication at 4733 Toronto Street (reported at 5:33 a.m.).

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LGBTQIA+ cases undecided Supreme Court doesn’t act on Title VII arguments BY OLIVIA.RASMUSSEN @iowastatedaily.com On Oct. 8, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments over ongoing cases on whether the federal law that bars sex discrimination in employment applies to LGBTQIA+ employees. This argument draws from Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, color, national origin, race and religion. Some argue that sex encompasses sexual orientation and gender identity whereas others say that Title VII’s intent was for biological sex and nothing more. “It’s obviously extremely important that this is being discussed and that this is finally coming to the attention of millions of Americans who are largely unaware that these protections don’t explicitly exist in 28 states across this country right now,” said Keenan Crow, director of policy and advocacy for One Iowa. “That said, in terms of how this pans out for Iowans, Iowa actually does have explicit protections put in place for employment.” One Iowa is a non-profit that seeks to advance, empower and improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ Iowans statewide. Crow said if the Supreme Court decides

IOWA STATE DAILY The pride flag was flown in honor of the LGBT movement as the Defense of Marriage Act was overturned June 26, 2013, after the Supreme Court declared that it was unconstitutional.

Title VII doesn’t cover sexual orientation/ gender identity, it would be catastrophic because Title VII is the “only protections” the LGBTQIA+ community has. Crow said that Americans should be focusing on the Equality Act rather than just the Title VII issue. “The solution to this is not the Supreme Court; it is Congress passing the Equality Act and making sure that all 50 states have affirmative protections,” Crow said. The Equality Act is a bill that would add

“sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as protected classes under federal civil rights law. The bill was introduced by Nancy Pelosi on March 13. “I think that these court cases are an important step in protecting the rights and liberty of the LGBTQ community,” said Rajdeep Oberoi, political director for Iowa State’s College Democrats. “It’ll lead to a lot more people hiding who they are because they need to keep their job and can’t risk getting

fired,” Oberoi said when discussing the effect the Supreme Court’s decision may have on workers. When asked how the LGBTQIA+ community would feel if the decision ruled against them, Oberoi said, “I feel like they would think this is a huge step backwards because it is, whereas generally, over the last couple of decades, we’ve been progressing in terms of protecting their rights and acknowledging them [as] equal human beings because they are.” The Supreme Court remains undecided and some perceive the focal points of the arguments to be pushing the issue toward Congress rather than solving it head-on. “One of the more progressive judges even talked about how trans people make women uncomfortable in the bathroom,” said Trinity Dearborn, president of The Pride Alliance and the Asexual Aromantic Alliance, who was referring to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. The comment made by Justice Sotomayor occurred during an early hearing of the case, where, according to the official transcript, the word bathroom was said almost 20 times during arguments for a case that had to do with work discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Feminist Friday to focus talks on non-binary identity BY LORETTA.MCGRAW @iowastatedaily.com With a chilly week coming to an end, students and faculty can come together in the Sloss House at this week’s Feminist Friday. Danny Cook, senior in communication studies, will be leading this week’s discussion on understanding the meaning of non-binary. This week’s discussion will take place at 1 p.m. and is hosted by the Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity. The center provides snacks for all attendees, while speakers usually bring a various number of activities or references to discuss. This week’s event is “L’Ecriture Non-Binaire.” This lecture will cover the basics of non-binary gender identity and the language used to non-conform to the gender binary and express this phenomenon. Non-binary is neither male nor female but rather a spectrum of identities. One of the more tricky things about the non-binary identity is understanding which pronouns are appropriate. What makes this identification unique is that everyone can be referred to as whatever they would like. Common non-binary pronouns are “them,” “they,” “their,” “ze,” “zir,” “zem” and “zeir.” However, this does not apply for everyone, so it is important to ask rather than assume just as one should with everyone. Non-binary tends to encompass a variety of genders outside of binary norms of male and female genders. Genderqueer, gender fluid, a-gender and so many more can be termed under the non-binary identity because they all challenge the general aspects of gender. “A lot of the language right now is a lot more about creating space for non-gender conforming people to assimilate into gender and society without actually changing the society or to be actually inclusive,” Cook said. “It’s just allowing you to fit into a society that doesn’t actually include you as a part of it.” Open to all students, faculty and the community, this Feminist Friday event has everyone in mind.

MALLORY TOPE/ IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State students and Ames community members take part in a mock caucus Thursday in the Memorial Union. Judy Trumpy, Story County Rebulican central committe chair, and Lewis Rosser, Story County Democrat caucus committe chair were at the event.

Students learn about caucus process at mock caucus event BY MALLORY.TOPE @iowastatedaily.com A non-partisan mock caucus was put together by an events class late Thursday at Iowa State. “The reason we created this non-partisan mock caucus is to educate students on the Iowa caucus and how to participate whether they are Democrat or Republican,” said Ruby Johnson, senior in event management. “We want people to be less intimidated about going to the caucus.” Their end goal with the event was to have people “spread the word” on the caucus and get more people to participate in the caucuses Feb. 3, 2020, Johnson said. During the event Judy Trumpy, Story County Republican central committee chair and Lewis Rosser, Story County Democrat caucus committee chair,

went through the process of how each party runs their caucus. Students who organized the event presented and spoke for each candidate that was being represented in the mock caucus. They used candy bars as stand-ins for candidates, and students and faculty were able to vote for their preferred candidate by choosing the corresponding candy. Lewis and Trumpy went through every step within each of their own party’s caucus. One of the similarities between the Republican caucus and the Democratic caucus is they are held on the same day. Each party has their own steps to voting in the caucus. One key difference is Republicans use paper ballots to vote, while Democratic caucusgoers are physically counted and their votes are converted to delegates. “I think the mock caucus was fun — I

wish more people would have showed up,” said Hayat Sumael, sophomore in criminal justice studies. “I also love how it remained very non-partisan and how they had both parties present.” Being out-of-state, Sumael said she felt more confident about going to the caucus after the event. “I didn’t know anything or what to expect from this event or even the caucus,” said Tony Tonet, senior in civil engineering. “I would love to tell more people about the event and events like it, so that people can learn more about the caucus and become more aware.” Many people came out of the event saying they learned new information about the caucus. “I learned a lot on how the caucus works, since I didn’t caucus in 2016; I feel a lot more confident in going in 2020,” said Josh Hanyang, senior in entrepreneurship.

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Challenges and benefits of seeking therapy BY SAGE.SMITH @iowastatedaily.com Editor’s note: This is part three in our weekly mental health series “Talk About It.” Sensitive content may follow. Seeking help with your mental health and finding the right therapist can be difficult to navigate, but Iowa State offers support and various resources to assist with the process. W hen thinking about reaching out about their mental health, people may run into problems like finding a therapist that works, relocating and being open and vulnerable about their struggles. Christopher Hanes, director of the Iowa State Student Counseling Services, said the services are offered to students currently enrolled at Iowa State. “We have a walk-in system, where students walk in, fill out some paperwork and then meet with a clinician to come up with a support plan based on what their needs are,” Hanes said. “Sometimes that support plan can include a group [therapy], sometimes it can include individual therapy, maybe a workshop and feedback. We even have light therapy.” Hanes said some students prefer to find an expert in the Ames community to see long term for the care they need, while other students may choose the expertise and services offered at Student Counseling Services. “ What I typically tell students is we

IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State students participate in the “Step into my World” event Oct. 7, 2016, as a part of Disability Awareness Week. The event was held at UDCC.

DESIGN BY BROOKLYN WILLIAMS Finding the right therapist can be difficult to navigate, but there are many resources available to Iowa State students, such as Student Counseling Services.

don’t just give you a name and number and say ‘see you later,’” Hanes said. “We might even see somebody one, two, three times as part of that bridging process. We call it bridging at times, to provide support for [students].” S ue Reimers is a counselor at the S tudent Counseling S er vices and is licensed in marriage and family therapy. Reimers works with students looking into the offered services. She spends time getting to know the students, what

they’re struggling with, identifying the goals of therapy and how to accomplish those goals. Reimers said one reason some students say they come to Student Counseling Services is they feel they are bothering their friends with their problems. “Being able to have someone who’s not part of that situation or that struggle can be very helpful in giving a different path

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All Ages Drag Show returns Ames Public Library to host show for fifth time BY LOGAN.METZGER @iowastatedaily.com For the fifth time, the Ames Public Librar y will be hosting its All Ages Drag Show where people of all ages can perform. “The All Ages Drag Show is one of the ongoing, regular programs that the Ames Public Library puts on in collaboration with Ames Pride,” said nicci port, interim co-chair for Ames Pride. “It was created in the Ames Public Library and is the premier event for families around the idea of gender identity and expression.” The drag show will take place from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Saturday in the Farwell T. Brown Auditorium of the Ames Public Library. “The first All Ages Drag Show I went to I was standing in the back with a few Ames Pride members because it was full and there was not place to sit, so we stood in the back,” port said. “I saw a toddler get a dollar from their caregiver and walk up to the stage and give the dollar to the performer. Then I just found myself balling; I couldn’t believe I was crying at a drag show at the Ames Public Library. It was all this layering of greatness and support from families and the fact that this was happening in Iowa.” The event is free and the Facebook event said “Drag is for everyone,” meaning everyone is invited to attend the event, no matter the age or LGBTQIA+ community affiliation. port said the event is always packed and

IOWA STATE DAILY Performer Jaymee Sexton lip synced and danced to “Disco Mix” during the All Ages Drag show April 6 at the Ames Public Library.

ends up being standing room only due to the chairs being full of attendees. “This event provides people the first chance to play with their gender expression and perform in drag, so it is just a really unique experience for people who are supportive of the LGBTQIA+ community and people who are interested in gender expression and how they might perform that through drag,” port said. Though the All Ages Drag show is the highlight of the night, it is not the only performance going on.

The main All Ages Drag show will go from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. and will feature a range of professional and amateur performances. From 7:45 to 8 p.m. is a teens-only drag performer round table where attendees can hear performers speak about how they became performers, what it takes to perform in drag and their experiences with drag, gender and performance. This will be followed by a teens-only drag show

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Event to let students ‘step into the world’ of disabilities BY MORRGAN.ZMOLEK @iowastatedaily.com Disability Awareness Week is winding down here at Iowa State, with only a few events left in the series. To start the last day of events, there will be an interactive opportunity from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Parks Library Awning called “Step Into My World,” where students without disabilities have the opportunity to see what it’s like to have one. This event will provide students with an experience that not only makes them aware of disabilities, but also shows them how difficult living with one can be, as with most disabilities, illnesses or tough experiences, it’s hard to imagine what it’s like until experienced directly. Wendy Stevenson, the associate director of Student Accessibility Services, said this yearly event is really about giving students without disabilities a new perspective on how difficult it can be just to get around campus and go to classes. She encourages everyone to attend, but especially those in majors like event planning, management or education to make them more aware of some of the struggles future employees or students may have. The event will feature multiple opportunities for students to experience some of what it’s like to have a physical disability, such as walking with a cane, maneuvering a wheelchair or navigating campus blindfolded. The purpose is to bring an understanding to how difficult it is for disabled students to do something that most of the student body have the capability of doing — getting around campus. Stevenson also talked about the Spoon Theory. In essence, the Spoon Theory, is when a person is given five spoons a day to represent their energy. This energy, for the average student, is used on activities like socializing, walking to class, getting ready in the morning or studying. In contrast, someone with a disability will expel that energy a lot quicker because it can take them far longer to do any one of those activities. Concerning the overall outcome of Disability Awareness Week, Stevenson said it was a very successful week filled with many interesting events and speakers that were able to help those in attendance learn more about the impacts of disabilities from someone who has experienced them firsthand. “Step Into My World” will be hosted on the Parks Librar y Awning and is one of the final event opportunities for Disability Awareness Week.

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Chalk your opinions Use campus sidewalks for political discourse

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COURTESY OF RACHEL FOR AMES Rachel Junck is running for Ames City Council Ward 4.

Endorse Rachel Junck for City Council seat

BY PARKER.FOX @iowastatedaily.com Editor’s Note: This piece is satire and for entertainment purposes. After experiencing it myself firsthand here at Iowa State, I have discovered the perfect, fail-proof method for dispensing political discourse: just write your position on the sidewalk! Sure, many people over the years have used the sidewalk to advertise club meetings and even political rallies, but it’s time we learn to take things a step further. Iowa State hosts over 29,000 students, most of whom must pass the library daily for one reason or another. This means, when the messages are strategically placed, sidewalk politics can reach a wide audience with hardly any effort! Anyone walking by who happens to glance down will essentially be forced to view whatever message you have for them! The placement and format of these messages has yet another advantage: anonymity. No one is required to sign their name on their sidewalk messages, nor is one expected to. As long as no one sees you writing the message, the author’s name is lost. This means that there are virtually no social consequences! If you’re hesitant to try this method because you’re worried about how your friends and family might react, rest assured because you don’t have to tell them it was you. Despite your political differences, you can express them without the discontent of your loved ones. What’s more, even if this causes discontent or unease amongst the students who witness your political stance, you will never know how they truly feel because the students won’t know who to be upset with. However, this anonymity does not prevent retaliation from the haters. Water is actually super effective against chalk, and your message can be scrubbed away or even altered by more chalk. Fear not, for the chalk is mightier than the chalk. You can rewrite

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IOWA STATE DAILY Columnist Parker Fox uses satire to talk about students chalking their opinions on campus sidewalks. Fox states a few “benefits” of doing so, which include altering others’ messages.

your message as many times as you want for as much sidewalk as there is, or even alter other chalk wielders’ messages! While these are all certainly benefits, the real genius of this method has yet to be discussed and requires a bit of an example. Let’s say your hot political take is 25 percent of the triumvirate wants to allow lions as pets for the citizens. The way this message is written indicates the author is against lions as pets for citizens, with the 25 percent representing a number that is supposedly so large it is astonishing. If this is the only exposure a viewer has to this political take, they may or may not believe it, but how would they truly know? Would they get more info from “Not a Partisan Issue Weekly” or “Data Battles” starring a man who believes global shrinking is a lie sent to us from the martians?

Chances are, you may have already won an individual over. Even if someone wanted to fact-check this claim that one fourth of people from a group of only three people want to make lions pets, where would they begin to investigate this claim? Just as you are not expected to sign your message, you aren’t expected to give sources on your information; it would take up too much space to write a URL link to a meme on your aunt’s Facebook page. It is for these reasons that sidewalk chalk discourse is the best course of action if you wish to avoid any repercussions for your actions, differing opinions or honest curiosity and feedback. If this sounds like something you’re interested in, give it a try! No one will be able to correct you and you may even feel validated for a short time.

In Ames, three citizens are running in the Fourth Ward race for a seat on City Council. I endorse Rachel Junck for several reasons. A recent speaker at ISU said that representative democracies need elected officials who reflect the diversity of their citizenry. She was not endorsing strict quotas; instead, currently under-represented groups should have a voice in government. As a chemical engineering major at ISU, Rachel represents students, who comprise a majority of voting-age adults in Ames but tend to be unheard in local politics. In addition, as a lifetime resident of Ames, Rachel also represents year-round community members. She understands the interaction of town and gown that helps to define Ames. As a young scientist, Rachel cares intensely about climate change, a phenomenon that will impact younger lives most profoundly. She has the technical knowledge to understand what steps municipalities can take now to move to zero emissions. We do not have to wait for the federal government to make local progress on this pressing issue. Rachel has observed many discussions about housing in Ames and what it requires for students and yearround residents to co-exist. She supports having a clear statement of rights and responsibilities for both sides – landlords and tenants. I lived for years in an urban, university neighborhood and know that students and year-round residents can be great neighbors. And as someone who grew up here and who hopes more ISU students remain here after graduation, Rachel is committed to improving the quality of life in Ames for young and old, students and year-round residents alike. As a college town, Ames would be more representative of all its citizens if we had a voting member of the student body on City Council. Rachel Junck is uniquely qualified to fill that position.

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Take action against domestic violence BY ISD EDITORIAL BOARD Content Warning: This editorial discusses the pervasive impact of domestic violence on our society at a national and state level. By the time you’re done reading this, about 40 people will have experienced violence at the hands of an intimate partner. That’s 20 every minute, 10 million annually. It’s a staggering statistic from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, but it’s something we have to face. The organization’s data for Iowa shows nearly a third of Iowa women and about a fifth of Iowa men experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Those people are your classmates, your professors, your friends — nobody is immune. This month is National Domestic

Violence Awareness Month, and while we should all be committed to standing up to this issue year-round, it’s a good time to take a minute to recommit. So, what can we do? First, check on your friends. Some things are cliche for a reason.If you’re worried about a friend’s new partner, Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence has a tip sheet on how to have the conversation and what signs to look for. If your friend is having doubts about their safety, listen earnestly. Believe them, and don’t pass judgement on reasons they’ve stayed. The Iowa Victim Service Call Center and the National Domestic Violence Hotline can offer resources and guide you to support in your area. At Iowa State, the Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support is a fantastic resource offering counseling and support groups for survivors.

If you see something concerning when you’re out and about, do something about it. Iowa State’s Green Dot program is a great way to learn about how to be a safe, yet active bystander. If you’re a leader on campus, schedule a training for your organization. Finally, learn about how laws in Iowa impact domestic violence survivors. For example, Iowa still has a “boyfriend loophole” that mirrors the one at the federal level. If a convicted perpetrator of domestic violence is not or was never married to the survivor, does not live with or have a child with them and is not their parent or guardian, they can still own or purchase a firearm. Presence of a firearm in a domestic violence situation increases homicide risk by 500 percent. Has it been two minutes? That ’s about 40 people. Let’s do something about it.

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Cyclones up to the challenge Iowa State to face highpowered offense at Texas Tech BY NOAH.ROHLFING @iowastatedaily.com On Saturday, Iowa State football will look to make it an even 10 straight October wins. The Cyclones haven’t lost in the month of October since 2017, and this week they’ll face off against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. “The attitude, the effort, the intent that they play with in all phases of the game is really fun to watch,” said coach Matt Campbell. The Red Raiders are coming off a close loss to Baylor — not unlike Iowa State’s matchup with the Bears earlier in the season. Texas Tech has played well this season at home. In three home games — only one against a power five team — the Red Raiders are undefeated and have outscored opponents 128-48. That’s a lot of points (just under 43 points per game to be exact) for a team that is only playing .500 football. Texas Tech is 0-3 on the road, but the Red Raiders don’t have to worry about their road performances until Oct. 26. For now, the Cyclones will have to find a way to beat Tech in Lubbock. They might be able to find production from the running back room again in the form of freshman

COURTESY OF DUNCAN SLADE/THE DAILY ATHENAEUM Cyclone defenders recover a fumble in Iowa State’s 38-14 win over West Virginia on Oct. 12.

Breece Hall. “Breece was a tailback coming in here. He played tailback in a very similar offense of what we run here at Iowa State,” Campbell said. “I think that’s a little bit different for some of those other guys in the room.” Hall ran for 132 yards and three touchdowns last week. It was an explosion for a position group lacking a true workhorse. Hall is not set in stone to be the main guy in the

backfield, but the game against West Virginia certainly made him a favorite. On the other end, Iowa State had one of their best games of the year. Early on, sophomore quarterback Brock Purdy threw a pass that ended up in the Mountaineers’ hands and was returned for a touchdown. Only one other touchdown was scored by West Virginia, as the Cyclones’ defense

showed why they are considered by some to be the best defensive team in the conference. This defensive performance came with three of the Cyclones’ most effective defensive options injured — safety Greg Eisworth, linebacker O’Rien Vance and defensive end JaQuan Bailey. Texas Tech will give the Cyclones a harder time than the Mountaineers could. The Red Raiders made a change at quarterback when Alan Bowman was injured earlier in the season. The new man under center is Jett Duffey. Against Oklahoma State two weeks ago in an upset victory, Duffey threw for 424 yards, going 26-44 passing with four touchdowns. Against Baylor on Saturday, Duffey threw for 363 yards on 31-42 passing with one touchdown. The Red Raiders lost in double overtime to Baylor. “He’s an impressive guy to watch right now,” said Iowa State defensive coordinator Jon Heacock. “It’s been incredible what he’s done.” Iowa State, however, is 4-2 and close to earning a ranking again. If the Cyclones handle Texas Tech on the road they could see themselves back in the top 25. The Cyclones are, like Texas Tech, just finding their groove this the season. The Red Raiders have been streaking lately and their offense has gotten them three points away from beating two straight ranked teams. Defensive lineman Matt Leo is not worried about the Red Raiders’ high-flying offense. “Even though they all play similar and are all athletic, we go in with the same approach,” Leo said. “That doesn’t change much when we go against different teams.”

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Is a Big 12 Championship in play for Iowa State? BY TREVOR.HOLBROOK @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State’s win on the road against West Virginia last weekend marked the midway point of the regular season. The Cyclones bumped their record up to 4-2, extending their win streak to two games. Before the season, Twitter buzzed with Iowa State fans hoping for a potential trip to Arlington, Texas, for the Big 12 Championship in December. With a loss to Baylor and a schedule with Texas and Oklahoma still on it, some fans and analysts lowered their expectations for Iowa State. With six conference games left, I’ll run through each game and reveal my prediction and where I see the Cyclones sitting in the Big 12 when November concludes.

OCT. 19: AT TEXAS TECH Entering the season, Texas Tech was my sleeper team for the conference. Unfortunately for the Red Raiders and my prediction, Texas Tech’s quarterback Alan Bowman dealt with an injury in September that sidelined him for the month, and he’ll miss the Iowa State game and probably the rest of October, too. D e s p i t e t h e l o s s , Te c h h a s rebounded nicely, knocking off a solid Oklahoma State team and beating Baylor (before being robbed by an officiating blunder). With the game happening on the

road, I don’t think you can pencil it in as an automatic win, but I think Iowa State is strong enough to leave Lubbock, Texas, with a win. Plus, it’s an October game. Prediction: Win

OCT. 26: VS. OKLAHOMA STATE Before diving into my pick, I suggest Iowa State fans watch or record Oklahoma State’s game with Baylor this weekend because I think we’ll get a better idea of how good the Cowboys are. With that said, I think Oklahoma State is above average this year. They lost a six-point game at Texas and a 10-point game to Tech. It’s also worth remembering that the Cowboys were the first to see firsthand how good of a quarterback Brock Purdy was last season. Despite Purdy and the offense’s 48 points last year, coach Mike Gundy and the Cowboys tacked on 42 of their own points. I’m excited to see the matchup between Iowa State’s defense and the Cowboy’s running back Chuba Hubbard. I think Hubbard will get enough going on the ground with heavy usage, and Spencer Sanders will add enough through the air for Oklahoma State to spoil homecoming and sneak out of Ames with a win. Prediction: Loss NOV. 9: AT OKLAHOMA The schedule breaks favorably for

GARRETT HEYD/ IOWA STATE DAILY Eyioma Uwazurike celebrates a fumble recovery during the TCU game Oct. 5.

Iowa State, providing a bye week before facing the top team in the Big 12 — Oklahoma. Off the bye and on the road, I expect the Cyclones to give the Sooners everything they can handle in Norman. I think Jalen Hurts will struggle more than we’ve seen so far this season (which hasn’t been much), but Oklahoma will find a way to edge out Iowa State in a single-digit game. Prediction: Loss

NOV. 16: VS. TEXAS With Texas returning to Ames for the first time since Jacob Park’s final start, Iowa State is in for another tough game with the Longhorns. After two losses based on my predictions, I think Iowa State will jump back into the win column at home. Neither team has broken 30 points in

their meetings since 2014, and I expect a cold, defensive battle that Iowa State will outlast for the win. Prediction: Win

NOV. 23: VS. KANSAS I won’t take too long on this one. Kansas is a little better this year, but they’re still not good. Iowa State is 8-1 this decade against Kansas, and the Cyclones will close the decade 9-1. Prediction: Win NOV. 30: AT KANSAS STATE If you’re an Iowa State fan who feels comfortable going into this game, then you haven’t been an Iowa State fan for very long. Bill Snyder’s gone, but this game feels primed for something weird to happen that will leave a bad taste in Iowa State’s

mouth to close the year. Kansas State seems like a team that always improves as the season progresses, but the Wildcats have some work to do after starting conference play 0-2. Kansas State did everything but win last year’s matchup, holding a 38-21 lead in the fourth quarter at one point before the Cyclones rattled off 21 points. I expect Kansas State to rattle the Cyclones early on, making the halftime score tight, but I think this year Iowa State will pull away more quickly and close conference play on a high note. Prediction: Win

CONCLUSION My predictions put Iowa State at 6-3 in conference. Looking at the last two seasons, an 8-1 team and a 7-2 team played in the conference championship, and I assume it will play out in a similar fashion this year. While I don’t have Iowa State as a top-two team, I wouldn’t be surprised if they knock off Oklahoma State or even Oklahoma, too. On the flip side, the Texas game will likely be a primetime game that will come down to the wire. If Iowa State wins the games they’re supposed to, the Cyclones will be in the running at the end — but the Big 12 is a tough conference and it’ll be a battle to make it to Texas.

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Which decade should you dress up as? Peace signs are a form of “ hello” when running into someone you know.

You own bell-bottom jeans and boots without fur.

You can sit through Free Bird in its entirety.

Social movements such as feminism and equality are important to you.

“Saved by the Bell” is on your “recently watched” tab on Hulu.

John Hughes movies are your go-to for inspiration when it comes to outfits and slang.

Jake Ryan is the ultimate boyfriend in your eyes.

Friends, Seinfeld, Will & Grace — you name it, you’ve seen it.

Your Spotify Wrapped at the end of this year will show only NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, or TLC.

Lisa Frank is your st y le inspiration.

Your favorite accessory is a disposable camera, always wound-up and at the ready to take pictures.

Are your UGG boots your favorite shoe you own?

Do you exclusively listen to Justin Bieber or Katy Perry?

There’s no white space on your walls; instead, it’s pictures from Teen Beat magazines.

Taylor Swift vs. Kanye was the biggest scandal of the year.

One word: NEON

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Consider going as a hippie or a flower child. Walmart or Target’s dollar section is a good place to shop for accessories, especially flower hair clips or fun buttons.

Pull inspiration from “The Breakfast Club” cast, or dress in patterns and colors from this decade. Ragstock sells affordable clothing items synonymous with this decade. Consider wearing thrifted clothing, and pull inspiration from popular trends and shows from this decade. If you’re still ‘clueless,’ turn to movies and music as well. Consider going as Katniss Everdeen from the “Hunger Games” or a nerd, which were two very popular costumes early this decade.

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Despite the comparative distance, some American students come from farther afield to come to Iowa State. More than 1,600 students come from non-bordering states. Texas is the home state of the single largest group of nonresident students at Iowa State from non-bordering states, accounting for 15 percent of that population, or 258 students. Tessa Juillard, sophomore in public relations, is from Texas and said she came to visit her brother at Iowa State and liked the university. “I came in the fall like right now, and I liked it,” Juillard said. “I wanted to go far away from home — I wanted to be independent, and I got a scholarship too, so I was like ‘why not?’” Iowa, on average, is colder than Texas. Juillard said she was expecting “a little warmer” weather, but said going through the colder temperatures will be easier this year after experiencing the record lows last year, when the university canceled classes on account of the weather for the first time in several years. Juillard is from Montgomery County in the Houston area, and said it is a very Republican area. President Donald Trump received 73

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percent of the vote in that county. “Up here it’s a little bit more diverse, which is nice,” Juillard said. Juillard said she would advise potential out-of-state students to come to Iowa State if they don’t mind being away from home, “but if they get homesick easily, then don’t.” Midwesterners from non-bordering states come to Iowa State for their undergraduate education, too — just in lower numbers than those from bordering states. Kansas is the home state of 153 students. Mia Neaderhiser, freshman in kinesiology and health, is from Overland Park, Kansas, a rapidly growing suburb of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Neaderhiser said the academic programs and the dance team at Iowa State were big reasons why she picked it when narrowing down schools. “[I liked] how open [the campus] was, and how nice everyone was,” Neaderhiser said. “And it was similar to K-State and that’s where all my family went; [it’s] just a bigger school and it’s out-of-state, too. I wanted to not go where all my high school friends were.” Another big draw was the comparatively short distance — Neaderhiser said she also looked into attending Oklahoma State, which was five hours away compared to

three-and-a-half drive to Iowa State. “I was scared about making friends, but honestly, I’ve had a better experience than I think people that go here that know everyone already, because it forced me out of my comfort zone to meet people,” Neaderhiser said. “I like going out-of-state because of that mainly [...] kind of being pushed to meet new people.” Iowa ranks 15th on the list of coldest states, with Alaska taking first place. Kansas ranks 32nd, according worldpopulationreview.com. “It’s about 10 degrees colder here on average, but I don’t really feel it yet,” Neaderhiser said. People who are scared of going out-of-state should consider distance, but not go too far away from home, Neaderhiser said. “[People should] go far enough away where you feel you aren’t able to come every weekend, even if you’re feeling homesick,” Neaderhiser said. Jakob Bruxvoort, junior in civil engineering, is from Fort Collins, Colorado, in the northern portion of the state. Bruxvoort said he knows several other Coloradans who attend Iowa State, but when he came to the university he knew “zero” people. “When I was visiting colleges [...] my

grandpa had done some graduate research, or like a postdoc or something here at Iowa State,” Bruxvoort said. “So he said, ‘hey you should check out this school.’ I honestly didn’t think much of it at first, because [it’s] the state school of Iowa, you know. I visited it, I really liked it; good engineering college — honestly a relatively cheap option.” The cost of attendance at Colorado State University, located in Fort Collins, is $12,508, according to the university’s website. Bruxvoort said he visited a couple of state schools in Colorado, but wasn’t “impressed” by any of them. “If I wanted to do engineering [...] there weren’t any cheap schools in Colorado that were good for engineering,” Bruxvoort said. “There’s Colorado School of Mines, but I’d be in debt for a while if I went there.” Many students have an idea of what college is like that is different from what they actually find it to be when they get there. Bruxvoort said he did not know what to expect at Iowa State before orientation. “After orientation I think they do a good job of telling you what to expect at [...] choosing your adventure at Iowa State,” Bruxvoort said. “They do a good job of letting you know that Iowa State is going to be what you make of it.”

give the therapist a few tries, however. If not, that they just tell that therapist it’s not working. I try to empower them to do that and then I can help them find a different therapist in the community or maybe there’s something here [...], so we connect them to as many points as we can.” Another struggle that may come up for students is when they go home for longer periods of time and then return to school after not seeing their therapist for an extended period of time. Reimers said she often helps students find a therapist in their home community and set up the first appointment. Then, when the students return to Iowa State, they can choose to visit Student Counseling Services to connect with someone at Iowa State or in Ames. Student Counseling Ser vices and the student’s actual therapist can have conversations with the student about their therapy process and decide if and when the

individual student feels ready to stop attending therapy sessions. Hanes said he wants each student to acknowledge the work they put into therapy. It isn’t just about the therapist but also the student’s engagement during sessions. “We use a lot of that word ‘empower,’” Hanes said. “[...] I like to empower the student to recognize that the benefit they got from therapy, they were part of that. And in a sense, tell them they were able to establish that experience one time already. [...] I empower them to think about what they did, that way they can create it again.” While Student Counseling Services does offer many free services for students, the cost of therapy can be pricey for those seeking help in the Ames Community. “I think one of the bigger challenges with students is insurance,” Reimers said. “If they live in another state, especially if they’re from one of the coasts, that can be a challenge to find a provider here in this area. So sometimes that’s what we spend a

lot of time doing, figuring out who can we connect them with.” Hanes said Student Counseling Services encourages students to communicate their needs. “As a therapist we really benefit from hearing about it, to be honest,” Hanes said. “Then we can incorporate that feedback in our work with that client or at least we can learn along the way. Sometimes it can turn into a much deeper understanding if [students] start to say ‘this is a struggle’ and [students] can feel empowered to tell their therapist that. The therapist can start to really kind of validate it and explore it and support it.” Student Counseling Services can be found on the third floor of the Student Services Building located at 2505 Union Drive. The hours for walk-ins are currently 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Counselors are available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Friday, for students who feel they are in crisis.

Drag Show, no matter age or experience. port said everyone comes to the event, from professionals and first-timers to Ames residents and Ames youth. Known performers for the night include Jamison D. Sanchez, Demolition Deschain, Jade Knight and Ilana Logan. port said the event often gets a lot of hate from those who do not know what a drag show is or have an inaccurate view of them. She said there is a lot of confusion about what a drag show is and who performs at one.

“What a drag show is depends on who is watching it,” port said. “For me, as a community member who actively supports gender identity and gender expression and everything about gender and sexual diversity, it is another place for me to show my support. It is a place for me to help create a safer environment for people to perform if I can provide any kind of safety for the performers as they play with this gender expression thing.” The event is focused on fun and can be affirming for young people who want to

experiment with gender expression. The event is also family-oriented and welcomes people of all ages to have fun. “In the vacuum of LGBT affirmation and support, the Ames Public Library is a jewel of this state,” port said. “We have people who support it coming from cities outside of Ames and counties outside of Stor y. Ames Pride is always going to support the Ames Public Library in their endeavors to do LGBTQIA+ programming for youth and families. I am really proud to be a part of this.”

work isn’t done by any means. As is with any kind of area where there is discrimination, there can always be more work done. I think it’s important that we include disability in any talks about intersectionality or diversity and understanding that disability looks different for everyone.” Holli Wilson, a junior in biology, said her range of disabilities makes others treat her as if her disabilities are all she is. “When I’m on campus, I really stick out because of my walker and also my service dog, so I get a lot of stares or questions,” Wilson said. “That can be very uncomfortable, and I hope that other students can learn that I’m another student, and even though

this is a huge part of my life, that’s not all of my life. I’m just a student as well.” Students had an opportunity to chat with others who have disabilities about their experience, eat free ice cream with a variety of toppings and make buttons at the ADA Ice Cream Social and Scholarship presentation Wednesday. “I feel like it’s an interesting event that’s bringing everyone together and it’s low key,” said Margaret Graves, freshman in open option, “It’s just something fun.” Graves chose to come to the ice cream social to meet students with disabilities as well as have fun. Stevenson said she was “extremely pleased

with the attendance.” “I think most of the people that attended are not even our students,” Stevenson said. The overall goals of Disability Awareness Week include increasing awareness, understanding and inclusion around the many different types of disabilities that exist. “The more awareness we can bring to other students, faculty and staff to help them gain some insight of what it’s like for life for a person with a disability, the more they can be inclusive in everything that they do,” Stevenson said. Disability Awareness Week ends on Friday. For more information about the events, visit their website.

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to where you’re headed,” Reimers said. “And I think often times, especially with students, their heads just spin because they have so much going on. So being able to come in and talk about it, put it on the table and sort through it a little bit and figure out ‘Are there things that I have control over right now and can manage and improve?’ oftentimes releases things enough that they start to improve right away.” After speaking with Reimers, students are free to try out some resources offered, including group therapy, workshops or beginning the process of finding a therapist to talk to. A struggle students may have is finding the right therapist that works best for them. Student Counseling Services will help each student to find a therapist to start with. The first therapist may not be the right fit for the student, which can be discouraging. “I always tell students that they can come back,” Reimers said. “I encourage them to

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featuring professional and amateur performances from 8 to 9 p.m. “In general, visibility is important for so many reasons,” port said. “People need to be able to be visible with their identities and gender expression so they can be who they are. Places like the Ames Public Library create a safe environment where people come to be supportive and affirming of gender expression and have a good time.” Everyone can perform in the All Ages

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who gave a lecture titled “My Journey with Tourette’s.” Heumann’s lecture explained the history behind passing laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities and the issues that still need to be addressed. “She [Heumann] mentioned that a lot of accessibility issues were people just able-bodied not considering simple things like an entrance to a building,” said Jamie Niman, an accessibility coordinator for the Dean of Students Office, after Heumann’s lecture. “Now we have government mandated things and that’s wonderful, but the