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DESIGN BY BROOKLYN WILLIAMS The support of Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg and Joe Biden among likely Iowa Democratic caucusgoers, according to the latest Selzer & Co. poll for the Des Moines Register, CNN and Mediacom.
A crash course in caucuses Seventeen days until first-in-thenation contest BY JAKE.WEBSTER @iowastatedaily.com Just 17 days remain until the Iowa caucuses, when Iowans will trudge to school gyms, church basements, community centers and other
pre-selected caucus sites where they will be the first voters in the nation to show their preference for who should be the country’s next president. Democrats and Republicans scheduled their presidential nominating caucuses for Feb. 3. Voters need to be registered with either the Republican or Democratic parties to caucus and must turn 18 before the general election in November, though registration can be changed at caucus sites. On the Democratic side, 12 major candidates remain in the presidential race: Michael Bennet, Joe Biden, Mike Bloomberg, Pete Buttigieg, John Delaney, Tulsi Gabbard, Amy Klobuchar, Deval Patrick, Bernie Sanders, Tom Steyer, Elizabeth Warren and Andrew Yang.
For the Republicans, there are two major challengers to the incumbent Donald Trump: Bill Weld and Joe Walsh. Trump maintains a large polling advantage against his two rivals.There has not been a poll of likely Iowa Republican caucusgoers conducted since Oct. 16, though the Emerson College survey that finished its fieldwork that day found Trump with 93 percent support.The picture on the Democratic side is far more muddled. The latest “Iowa Poll” conducted by Selzer & Company of likely Iowa Democratic caucusgoers for the Des Moines Register, CNN and Mediacom found Sanders with 20 percent support, followed
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Customize your Canvas experience BY SAGE.SMITH @iowastatedaily.com Canvas has options to customize its set up to aide students in managing their assignments and staying organized. Amy Ward is the learning technologies coordinator for Iowa State’s Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT). Something Ward said she doesn’t think many people know about is the help options available on Canvas. The help tab can be accessed on the panel on the left side. One of the options is a 24/7 Canvas Support Line. Ward said the support line allows the person helping access to what screen the student is on and all information is secure. There is also ‘Canvas Guides’ which has videos on how to navigate particular problems the student may be experiencing with Canvas. One of the videos is a “Getting Started with Canvas” which can be useful for beginners.
At the start of each semester, Ward said she goes through tickets that come into the Solution Center to try and figure out how to make Canvas better for students and faculty. “A lot of the things that I see this time of year, or at the beginning of fall semester, usually have to do with students playing around, trying to figure out how to use [Canvas] and then they change a setting and they don’t realize that now they’re not seeing something,” Ward said. “One of those things that I’ve noticed a lot is on the dashboard when you open Canvas.” The dashboard is the first thing that comes up after a student or faculty member logs into Canvas. This is where the classes the student is taking for that current semester shows up and the classes the faculty member is teaching. In the top right corner of the dashboard page there are three stacked dots that when clicked, open a list of three options for the dashboard view. There’s a card view style where each class
has a ‘card’ that when clicked on, reveals all the online components of the class. After clicking on a particular class, students can then look through different tabs such as the “Modules” tab, “Assignments” tab, grades and more. A second option available for the dashboard is a list view style. In the list view, the dashboard is displayed in a ‘to do list’ form. Instead of having a card for each class, the dashboard is broken up by day. Students can also view recent activity on their dashboard, which includes announcements from instructors. In the card view style, if there is an announcement from the instructor or grade update, one of the little icons will have a red notification symbol on it. This tells the student there is something new they can look at for that class. “As long as they understand that they’re not
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Study to help increase protein yield in legumes BY LOGAN.METZGER @iowastatedaily.com The main source of protein in products like protein shakes, powders and bars almost all come from soybeans and other legumes. Researchers at Iowa State are looking to improve the extraction process of proteins from legumes and make the most of them in food applications. Food science and human nutrition graduate students Bibek Byanju and Mahfuz Rahman, under the direction of associate professor Buddhi Lamsal, have been using high-power sonication to extract protein from de-fatted soybean flakes and flour. Conventional methods allow 50 percent of the protein to be extracted, but the researchers hope to extract closer to 70 percent with their method. Sonication is “the act of applying sound energy to agitate particles in a sample, for various purposes such as the extraction of multiple compounds from plants, microalgae and seaweeds,” according to the Science Direct website. Both industry and society may be able to benefit from the results if they are successful in their research, and the findings will also be able to help evaluate the sonic-assisted plant protein extraction and processing technology at larger scales. The ability to extract larger amounts of protein from legumes will allow processors to increase their profits in the plant protein market. Consumers would benefit from having more choices of nutritious and healthy ingredients in their foods. Funding for this research comes from a $427,000 United States Department of Agriculture grant the group received two years ago. “There’s been a lot of interest recently in plant-based proteins and their health benefits, and legumes are a major source of protein,” Lamsal said of what prompted them to conduct this research project.
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1.17.20 Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Night, The Workspace at the Memorial Union at 4 p.m.
We like big cups and we cannot lie! From traditional coffee mugs to ones shaped like owls and elephants, we have mugs of all sizes and styles.
OPN Masterclass Closing Installation and Reception, Gallery 181, College of Design at 5 p.m.
Final installation/exhibition of work by fourth-year architecture undergraduate and second-year architecture graduate students who have participated in the five-day OPN Masterclass with guest faculty member David Gersten, director of interdisciplin-
ary learning at the Cooper Union and founding director of the Arts Letters & Numbers nonprofit arts and education organization. This will be an experiential, interactive event with refreshments.
Swimming and Diving, Beyer Hall at 5 p.m. Iowa State vs. South Dakota State.
55th Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner, Great Hall, Memorial Union at 5:30 p.m
HThe 55th Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner is presented by the department of music and theatre. As guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the Iowa State Singers, Musica Antiqua, Shy of a Dozen and Orchesis II dancers. Social hour precedes the 6:30 p.m. dinner.
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Christopher Richard Lascola, age 30, of 505 Mammie Eisenhower Ave. - Boone, Iowa, was arrested and charged with possession of a theft detection removal device at 320 South Duff (reported at 10:08 p.m.). Christopher Richard Lascola, age 30, of 505 Mammie Eisenhower Ave. - Boone, Iowa, was arrested and charged with theft in the third degree, shoplifting, at 320 South Duff (reported at 10:08 p.m.). Cornelius Solomon Burton, age 20, of 3803 Tripp St. - Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with failure to appear, simple, at 1119 South Dakota Avenue and Steinbeck Street (reported at 9:23 p.m.).
Michael Justin Liboy, age 28, of 1104 28 St. Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged for having a dark window or windshield at 4346 Maricopa Drive (reported at 2:03 p.m.). Michael Justin Liboy, age 28, of 1104 28 St. Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged for driving while revoked at 4346 Maricopa Drive (reported at 2:03 p.m.). Adam Wayne Gildea, age 41, of 800 Iowa St. Stanhope, Iowa, was arrested and charged for failure to appear, simple, at 515 Clark Avenue (reported at 3:16 a.m.).
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Reason for requirements Giving students a more diverse view of the world BY LOGAN.METZGER @iowastatedaily.com As a way to add more diversity into the classroom and allow students a view into a culture outside of the one they were raised in, Iowa State has had a system of class credits in place since 1996. One of Iowa State’s listed goals is “to prepare students to meet the challenges of responsible citizenship and effective professional roles in a culturally diverse global community.” To help achieve this goal, all undergraduate students must fulfill graduation requirements in two areas, which are U.S. Diversity and International Perspectives. The specific standards used to certify students’ fulfillment of these requirements varies from major to major, but all require three credits of course work, or the equivalent in some alternative academic experience, for each of the requirements. In a lot of cases, courses used to meet the U.S. Diversity and International Perspectives requirements can also be used to fulfill the general education requirements of the student’s college or requirements of the student’s major. Students should meet with their advisers for details of the specifics in particular majors. “The focus of the U.S. Diversity requirement is the multicultural society of the United States,” according to the Office of the Registrar website. “Courses or alternative academic work used to meet the requirement address significant manifestations of human diversity and provide students with insights that enhance their understanding of diversity among people in the U.S.” Through completion of the U.S. Diversity requirement, students will achieve at least two of the five learning outcomes. These learning outcomes include: -Articulate how their personal
IOWA STATE DAILY State Rep. Ross Wilburn, hours before being officially elected to the Iowa House of Representatives, speaks at the Shine a Light for Democracy Vigil on Aug. 6 at City Hall.
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life experiences and choices fit within the context of the larger mosaic of U.S. society, indicating how they have confronted and critically analyzed their perceptions and assumptions about diversity-related issues. -Analyze and evaluate the contributions of various underrepresented social groups in shaping the history and culture of the U.S. -Analyze individual and institutional forms of discrimination based on factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, class, etc. -Analyze the perspectives of groups and individuals affected by discrimination -Analyze how cultural diversity and cooperation among social groups affect U.S. society. “The focus of the International Perspectives requirement is the global community,” according to the Office of the Registrar website. “Its objective is to promote students’ understanding of cultural diversity and interdependence on a global scale.” A period of immersion in a foreign culture is often a way of meeting these objectives, so Iowa State students
often use study-abroad experiences as a means of fulfilling the International Perspectives requirement. International students, because they are “studying abroad”from their home country’s perspective, are normally deemed to have met the International Perspectives requirement. For U.S. military veterans who have completed at least 3 months of service stationed outside of the United States, they can have the International Perspective requirement waived. Through completion of the International Perspectives requirement, students will achieve at least two of the five learning outcomes. These learning outcomes include: -Analyze the accuracy and relevancy of their own worldview and anticipate how people from other nations may perceive that worldview. -Describe and analyze how cultures and societies around the world are formed, are sustained, and evolve. -Analyze and evaluate the influence of global issues in their own lives. -Describe the values and perspectives of cultures other than their own and discuss how they influence individuals’ perceptions of global
issues and/or events. -Communicate competently in a second language. The approved course lists are found on the Office of the Registrar website here and here. The final decision regarding the inclusion of a proposed course on either the U.S. Diversity or International Perspectives master list is made by the college curriculum committee of the department proposing the course and is based on the extent to which the course addresses the learning outcomes specified by the Faculty Senate. Changes, deletions or additions to the lists originate with the departmental curriculum committees and then are approved by the appropriate college curriculum committee. Courses offered as dual-, co- or cross-listed courses must be reviewed and approved by all colleges in which these listings occur. The submission of requests for existing courses to be added to either list must be submitted on the “U.S. Diversity Course Proposal” or the “International Perspectives Course Proposal” form found on the Office of the Registrar forms website under “For Departments.”
Online suggestions welcome for Engineers’ Week BY SAGE.SMITH @iowastatedaily.com Event suggestions for Iowa State’s College of Engineering 2020 Engineers’ Week can be submitted online. National Engineers’ Week 2020 will be Feb. 16 through 21. Iowa State will have events throughout Engineers’ Week, or E-Week. Those who would like to suggest an event or give their input on what they would like to see can submit their feedback on the College of Engineering’s website. Samuel Schreck, senior in civil engineering, and Gary Mitchell, senior in aerospace engineering, are the two presidents of the Engineers’ Week student organization. The Engineers’ Week organization is the group that plans the week every year. Schreck and Mitchell said this is the first year they’re taking in suggestions for events to hear new ideas. “We always want to get more participation and more active involvement with the events that we
put on,” Schreck said. “We thought the best way to get that would be to hear from the people who actually come to our events.” A popular event from last year was the “The Emazing Race” which was a take on the show “The Amazing Race.” Schreck said they had a good response for the event and are planning on doing it again for the 2020 Engineers’ Week. Mitchell said once the events are decided for the week, they will go into the planning process, which starts with location reservations and providing food if the event needs it. “The things after that are basically how can we make it unique to Engineers’ Week,” Schreck said. “How can we make it something different that week, make people want to come.” Engineers’ Week can give College of Engineering students a chance to take a break from their school day and attend different activities. “It’s just nice to celebrate engineering,” Schreck said. “And have everyone be like one collective whole because we’re kind of like always in our different domains for different engineering so Engineers’ Week brings everyone together, kind
of like sharing different viewpoints and celebrating what it is to be an engineer and get everyone excited for engineering in the future.” A two minute video featuring parts of Engineers’ Week from 2019 can be viewed on the College of Engineering website. The website will also be where the finalized events for Engineers’ Week 2020 will be posted. “Find us and talk to us,” Mitchell said. “We’re really easy to talk to, we love to talk to you guys whenever we’re at our events. We’ll be wearing our polos so if you ever have a question or are nervous, you don’t know what to do or don’t know anyone there, Engineers’ Week people would love to talk to you.” More important dates students in the College of Engineering can mark on their calendars is the spring 2020 Engineering Career Fair and prep event. The spring 2020 Engineering Career Fair will be noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Hilton Coliseum. A One-Stop Career Fair Prep Event will be 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6 in the Sukup Hall Atrium.
Legislators to host listening session BY JAKE.WEBSTER @iowastatedaily.com Ames-area legislators will host a “listening post” to hear constituents’ concerns for the 2020 Iowa legislative session. Sen. Herman Quirmbach, Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell and Rep. Ross Wilburn will host the event at noon on Friday in the Ames Public Library. “Important issues [for the session] will include education, workforce development, the environment, access to health care and child care, the budget, and medical marijuana, among many other possible topics,” according to a press release. In Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State speech Tuesday, she highlighted priorities for her administration in this legislative session. Those priorities include increasing health care access, increasing access to mental heath care and a sales tax increase to offset other tax cuts. The three legislators’ districts cover the city of Ames and other municipalities in Story County. “Our job is to represent the people of our districts,” Quirmbach said in a press release. “We are reaching out to everyone and asking you to share your hopes and priorities for this year’s legislative session.” Listening to constituents is “the most important thing I do,” WesselKroeschell said in a press release. Wilburn is beginning his first legislative session this year. He was elected in a special election in August 2019, to fill the seat vacated by now-Story County Supervisor Lisa Heddens. “Citizen input was very helpful as I went door to door last fall, so sharing your experiences with us will continue to be valuable as this year’s legislative session begins,” Wilburn said in a release. The legislative session began Monday and is scheduled to run for 100 calendar days until April 21. All three legislators hosting the listening session, along with all Iowa state legislators, are up for re-election in the Nov. 3, 2020 general election.
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Sloss Center prepares for event-filled semester BY LOGAN.METZGER @iowastatedaily.com Fr o m c o n n e c t i n g w o m e n t o resources to advocacy, the Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity has many goals and events planned for this semester. The Sloss Center has a mission to be committed to the development of a campus community that promotes gender equity and social justice. Through a feminist lens, the Sloss Center advocates for individuals and groups; provides support and referrals; and offers programming and educational resources for the advancement of gender equity. Working collaboratively with on and off campus services and programs, the Sloss Center supports gender equit y and achie vement toward intellectual, professional and personal goals of members of the Iowa State and Ames community and beyond. The S loss Center hosts many events in the Sloss House and in other places on campus. One of the most wel l-known e v e n t s i s t h e w e e k l y Fe m i n i s t Fridays. Feminist Fridays are weekly conversation hours in the Sloss House dedicated to raising awareness and engaging dialogue around a broad spectrum of issues through a feminist lens. Discussion topics are chosen by presenters who facilitate the dialogue and inform the audience about their topic. Feminist Fridays are led by and open to students, staff, faculty and community members. Feminist Fridays take place at 1 p.m. on Fridays in the Sloss House. The schedule for the spring semester of Feminist Fridays has not been released yet. Another large event for the spring semester is WE Meets. WE Meets programming is an extension of the WE Lead Conference from the fall semester. It was created to provide a space for WE Lead participants to come together and feel empowered to network and continue leadership dialogue. WE Lead was a women’s empowerment and leadership conference in November 2019 which brought students together to network with each other, as well as leaders at Iowa State and the central Iowa community. The schedule for WE Meets has also not been released for the spring semester. The other large e vent for the s p r i n g s e m e s t e r i s t h e ( Wo ) Mentorship Series. “The (Wo)Mentorship Series provides structured opportunities for womxn of color (woc) to engage with one another through various events during the spring semester,” according to the Sloss Center’s website.
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Bringing students together BY MADISON.MASON @iowastatedaily.com
From creating connections to advocacy, the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success has many goals and events for this semester. The Center is a department on campus that facilitates academic and social success, as well as community development and leadership opportunities for the LGBTQIA+ community at Iowa State. Brad Freihoefer, the director of the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success, said the Center provides events, programs, services and resources for LGBTQIA+ students at Iowa State so that students can be connected, and also be offered help during their endeavors at Iowa State. “We do a variety of things for students to connect with depending on whatever needs or opportunities match with what their interests are and where they want to go,” Freihoefer said. Freihoefer and the Center have many goals for the upcoming semester, along with some events as well. One of these goals is just celebrating the almost one year anniversary of the Center being in a new, bigger space on the third floor of the
IOWA STATE DAILY Guadalupe Estrada, then-junior in kinesiology and health, and Elizabeth Sanchez, senior in junior in kinesiology and health, attend the celebration of 10 Years of Marriage Equality in Iowa.
Memorial Union at Iowa State. Freihoefer said engaging with students and making sure that LGBTQIA+ students know that they are welcome at the Center and that there are resources and services for them. Along with that larger goal, the Center has a new assistant director at the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success, Cheltzie MillerBailey. Freihoefer said a goal is to introduce her to the community at Iowa State and at the Center. “It’s exciting having her here and welcoming
her and getting her connected,” Freihoefer said. “We’re having a welcome event for her next Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. here in the Center.” To learn more about Miller-Bailey, look at this other Iowa State Daily article. Freihoefer said they are also excited for the potential of the Thrive group this year, which is the third year of this group’s existence, and
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High rates of West Nile Virus found in Iowa BY LOGAN.METZGER @iowastatedaily.com A study done by Iowa State medical entomologists found transmission of West Nile virus most often occurs in Iowa’s western counties. The study, published in the academic journal Scientific Reports, drew on 15 years of data collected by mosquito surveillance efforts led by the ISU Medical Entomology Laboratory. The research found the species Culex tarsalis, which is most often associated with transmission of West Nile, is more abundant in Iowa’s western-most counties. These findings correlate with human cases of West Nile virus, which also occur at higher rates in western Iowa than in other parts of the state, said Ryan Smith, assistant professor of entomology and director of the medical entomology laboratory. The study also examined the intensity of West Nile virus infection in humans and mosquitoes in Iowa over the last 15 years, which peaks in early September. Smith said the study should reinforce for Iowans that West Nile remains a real concern in the state, with transmission of the disease occurring every year. “This is the most comprehensive study of West Nile virus transmission in the state since the virus was first introduced here,” Smith said in a press release. “It’s a reminder to Iowans that this virus is here and probably isn’t going away anytime soon.” West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Infected mosquitoes transmit the disease to humans through their bite, and one in five infected humans develop symptoms, such as a fever. “West Nile virus (WNV) is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito,” according to the CDC. “Cases of WNV occur during mosquito season, which starts in the summer and continues through fall.” There are no vaccines to prevent or medications to treat WNV in people, but most people infected
COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS A study from Iowa State medical entomologists found transmission of West Nile virus most often occurs in Iowa’s western counties.
with WNV do not feel sick. “About 1 in 5 people who are infected develop a fever and other symptoms,” according to the CDC. “About 1 out of 150 infected people develop a serious, sometimes fatal, illness.” The study analyzed data collected by the mosquito surveillance program led by the ISU Medical Entomology Laboratory between 2002 and 2016. The laboratory conducts yearly surveillance of mosquito populations, using a network of traps across the state. Each trap is regularly emptied and the mosquitoes inside are catalogued. Some are tested for the presence of the virus. Smith said nuisance species, such as Aedes vexans, are the most common mosquitoes in Iowa. But the species most likely to carry the virus are Culex pipiens and Culex tarsalis. These species are most active around dusk and dawn during the summer and early fall months. Smith said the lab’s research showed Culex tarsalis tends to feed on humans more often than other Culex species, making it a prime suspect in West Nile transmission. The study shows counties in western Iowa,
particularly those along the Missouri River, are at a higher risk of West Nile virus infections due to the increased abundance of Culex tarsalis populations in this region of the state. The findings form a consensus with similar surveillance studies in Nebraska and South Dakota, which also implicate Culex tarsalis in the majority of West Nile virus cases. Smith said Iowa is positioned along a transition zone for North American mosquito populations, with Culex tarsalis more abundant in Nebraska, South Dakota and western Iowa and becoming less abundant in central and eastern Iowa. “The research gives a strong indication that this particular mosquito species, Culex tarsalis, is likely most often responsible for the West Nile transmission in the state,” he said in a press release. “However, other regions of the state are still at risk of transmission from other Culex species.” Smith recommended Iowans use insect repellent with DEET if they intend to be outside for an extended period of time during the summer months. He also recommended Iowans stay indoors at dusk and dawn, when Culex mosquitoes are most likely to feed. DEET, chemical name, N,N-diethyl-metatoluamide, is the active ingredient in many repellent products, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website. It is widely used to repel biting pests such as mosquitoes and ticks. Products containing DEET currently are available to the public in a variety of liquids, lotions, sprays and impregnated materials, like towelettes. Formulations registered for direct application to human skin contain from 5 to 99 percent DEET, according to the EPA website. DEET is designed for direct application to people’s skin to repel insects. Rather than killing them, DEET works by making it hard for these biting bugs to smell us. After it was developed by the U.S. Army in 1946, DEET was registered for use by the general public in 1957. Approximately 120 products containing DEET are currently registered with EPA by about 30 different companies.
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Drawbacks of flying economy Be respectful no matter the class cabin you’re flying in BY PEYTON.HAMEL @iowastatedaily.com Traveling economy is the worst, but not for the reasons that you might think. We could complain about how the seats in Frontier are reluctant to recline, or how they charge an obscene amount for a carry-on or even complain about the lovely accommodations of airport customs and security. All while we grumble through the airport process, they attempt to hide these deficits through “customer service initiatives.” I definitely do not go skipping through the airport like I am in a field full of sunshine and daisies; however, this does not make flying economy crummy. Despite everything I have said, I actually love flying economy. If you choose the right airline, it’s pretty tolerable. I can buy a cheap $10 neck pillow to be more comfortable, since as a college student, I am a frequent flyer. I don’t mind the $10 sacrifice. I love flying economy because I have met the most incredible people, from all over the world, either waiting for my flight or during the flight, who are just living their life carefree and for themselves. One of the more recent lovely people I met had a doctorate in psychology at Iowa State, and we bonded over The Office. All was well before the dreadful happened. While on the plane returning for this
COURTESY OF NEEDPIX.COM Columnist Peyton Hamel thinks that there are more reasons than just the obvious for flying economy. She points out that people who judge others for flying economy are even worse than flying economy itself is.
spring semester, traveling from Denver to Des Moines, I took my place in the fourth row of the plane and set an alarm so that I did not forget my carry-on bag in the overhead bin. (I usually forget. Do you know how embarrassing it is to have to go back on the plane because you forgot your luggage?) While I was twiddling my thumbs, waiting for the plane doors to close, these younger, white men walk down the aisle. They were so intentionally loud. They wanted to be heard as they walked through the aisles. I nearly put my earbud in when I heard, “Flying economy is absolute garbage. It’s cramped,
babies are screaming, and the people are poor and whiny.” His friend laughed. I accidentally stared him down with my mouth slightly gaping as he walked past. I could not get over his judgment the whole hour and twenty-minute flight. These are the demographics who fly economy: those who are trying to make ends meet, those who care more about the destination more than the journey, those who know they need to save a penny later and those who live within their means. I had not quite experienced a privilege-check on someone who was entering a plane full of economy-flight regulars. These
flights are not just convenient, these flights are the ones that make the puzzle fit. Flying economy is not the worst, but dealing with the people who are ignorant to their socioeconomic privilege is. Know where you come from. Maybe you were born with a little more economic margin, maybe you weren’t. Wherever you come from, always remember that somewhere down the line, someone worked extremely hard to put you where your family is. If not, it is in the process. It is too common of a theme in our decade. Respect your origins, and respect others.
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Insist on improvement Candidates need to start improving America now
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BY JASON FOLLETT jasonfollett@mediacombb.net The Iowa caucuses are coming down the stretch and here is some friendly advice from an old social studies teacher. First, remember the national government of the United States is a federal republic. At its core, the literal meaning of the word republic when used to reference a form of government means a country that is governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader, such as a president, rather than by a king or queen. Therefore, most if not all of the campaign promises made currently from increased taxes on the wealthy and corporations, $1,000 each month for every American over the age of 18, term
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limits, national referendum, etc. cannot be unilaterally enacted by the president without it first being approved as legislation by the Congress. Second, Iowans need to encourage every presidential candidate who is currently a member of Congress not to hold back on their plans to change America until they are elected
president. Iowans should insist that if these plans are what our country truly needs, introduce them now in their respective body of Congress. There is no justification these presidential candidates can give to hold back potential improvements in terms of health care, veterans, national security, etc.
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Haliburton struggles against Bears BY ZANE.DOUGLAS @iowastatedaily.com
remaining, Mitchell pulled up to fire, and Jackson, who was close behind, couldn’t stop his momentum in time to keep from bumping into Mitchell while he was landing. The bump cost the Cyclones three free throws — which were all converted — before the half and took the wind out of the sails from Prohm’s group.
Iowa State lost by 13 points on Wednesday in a game that was put out of reach just a couple minutes into the second half. No. 2 Baylor took care of every run that Iowa State managed and really swallowed any offensive push from the Cyclones. Coach Steve Prohm’s group kept it close through one half, but the second half is where the Bears found their stride and the Cyclones couldn’t keep up. Iowa State has a tough schedule ahead and looking completely overmatched against two of the best teams in the country does not bode well for Prohm and company.
HALIBURTON QUIET FOR BIG GAMES Sophomore guard Tyrese Haliburton has been far and away the best player for Iowa State this season, but in the two games where the Cyclones needed it most, Haliburton was nowhere to be found. Haliburton wasn’t himself against Baylor — so much so that it wasn’t until the game was fully out of reach when he scored his second basket of the game. The sophomore played all 40 minutes and while he racked up nine assists and eight rebounds, his scoring was shut down. Haliburton went 2-12 from the field and 2-9 from three-point range and he never found himself at the line to make up for it. The catastrophic shooting day led to only
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CAITLIN YAMADA/ IOWA STATE DAILY Sophomore guard Tyrese Haliburton during the men’s basketball game against No. 3 Kansas on Jan. 8 in Hilton Coliseum.
six points and with the rest of the team slumping as well, the Cyclones were only able to muster 55 points with no one in double figures. Haliburton’s poor performance was reminiscent of the Kansas game where the Oshkosh, Wisconsin, native was even worse as he totaled only five points on 2-7 shooting with five assists and three rebounds.
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At the end of the first half, despite an ugly offensive performance from the Cyclones, Iowa State was trailing by two as the Bears had only three seconds remaining before the buzzer signaled the end of the half. Baylor’s Davion Mitchell received the inbound pass and dribbled past half court with Jackson close behind. With a second
Baylor is led by the aforementioned Mitchell as well as Jared Butler — a guard that plays a wing role. The two combined for 36 of Baylor’s 68 points while also being the only two on the team to hit any three-point shots. Mitchell and Butler were 5-12 from distance while the rest of the team misfired on all eight attempts. Butler played well in his 29 minutes with 19 points, but it was Mitchell’s 17 that really made the difference for the Bears. Mitchell was instrumental in stopping runs for the Cyclones while also hitting big time shots, getting to the free throw line and gutting the hope from Cyclone fans. The sophomore has been solid for the Bears since transferring from Auburn and sitting out last season. Mitchell is averaging 10.1 points per game on 45.2 percent shooting and 35.2 percent from three. Iowa State will face a tough schedule ahead as they continue on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas, against Texas Tech.
Cyclones prepare for tough duals BY STEPHEN.MCDANIEL @iowastatedaily.com Following a much-needed rest after traveling to Orem, Utah, and Tempe, Arizona, for its duals against Utah Valley and the Sundevil Duals, Iowa State has its sights set on South Dakota State and North Dakota State this weekend. The Cyclones (4-3, 1-0 Big 12) start their weekend in Brookings, South Dakota, on Friday when they are hosted by the S outh Dakota State Jackrabbits (5-3, 2-0 Big 12). Iowa S tate returns home to Hilton Coliseum a few days later on Sunday when the Cyclones host the North Dakota State Bison (3-3, 0-1 Big 12). Iowa State will be without its usual 149 pounder Jarrett Degen for the weekend matchups with the Jackrabbits and the Bison after head coach Kevin Dresser confirmed they were going to hold Degen out for the weekend. Dresser also commented on the competition awaiting them Friday. “South Dakota State is on a high right now, they just beat [Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa], which is a hard thing to do,” Dresser said. “They’re going to be gunning for us and when you walk into a place where they’re gunning for you, you got to be tough.” The matchup at 149 and 197 will prove to be a good test for Iowa State’s Ryan Leisure (149) and Joel Shapiro (197). Despite having a young squad, the Jackrabbits hold top 20 wrestlers in
weights which have proven to be very inconsistent for the current starters for the Cyclones. With Degen being held out, Leisure will continue to fill the spot at 149 after coming off a successful weekend which saw him go 4-1 total, winning his duals against Utah Valley, Harvard and No. 7 Arizona State. Leisure will have a test waiting for him on Friday in the form of the Jackrabbits’ Henry Pohlmeyer, who is coming into the weekend being ranked at No. 11 after gaining a major decision victory over Northern Iowa’s ranked No. 7 Max Thomsen. Pohlmeyer’s performance against Northern Iowa and Wyoming earned him the honor of Big 12 Wrestler of the Week. “[L eisure] has been making improvements, he’s starting to push him more in the room, sometimes getting in the lineup and be the starter, that happens,” Dresser said. Facing a similar test is Joel Shapiro, who is coming off a weekend in which he went 1-2. Fellow freshmen Francis Duggan got the start in the Harvard dual. Waiting for Shapiro in Brookings is the No. 17 ranked Tanner Sloan who’s coming off a successful week which saw him gain a decision victory in SDSU’s 17-16 win over Wyoming. A matchup for Cyclone fans to keep an eye on is the battle at 125. Facing off with Iowa State’s No. 13 ranked Alex Mackall is an Iowa State transfer, Danny Vega. Once the Cyclones return home, they’ll have another set of challenges
to look forward to when they host North Dakota State. The Cyclones are hoping for a successful outcome after traveling to South Dakota State and hosting North Dakota State after dropping two of their last four duals. “I think a lot of guys on this team learned, myself included, that there’s a lot of adversity that happens,” said redshirt junior Ian Parker. The Bison present another set of challenges when the Cyclones return home for their first dual at Hilton in nearly a month. The biggest test for any of the Cyclones will be at 133, where Iowa State’s No. 15 ranked Todd Small will have an opportunity, facing a top 10 opponent in NDSU’s No. 10 ranked Cam Sykora. Sykora is coming off a tough loss to another top 10 ranked opponent in Wyoming’s Montorie Bridges, who’s listed at No. 8 in InterMat rankings. Small, on the other hand, is coming off a week in which he went 3-1 in his last four duals, with the one loss coming against Campbell’s Noah Gonser. The Cyclones and the Bison will have another top 10 clash at heavyweight, as Iowa State’s Gannon Gremmel is ranked at No. 14 and NDSU’s Brandon Metz is ranked at No. 14. Gremmel is coming off a less-than-desirable performance in the Sundevil duals after going 0-3 against Campbell, Harvard and Arizona State, just after he won the 285 title at the Southern Scuffle. “When you go into a big tournament like that, everybody sees you
COURTESY OF IOWA STATE ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS Iowa State redshirt junior Jarrett Degen addresses the media at Iowa State’s media day Nov. 3, 2019 .
and wants a piece of you,” Dresser said. “You have to respond and he didn’t do a good job of responding to that, so I’m curious to see how he rebounds.” Metz suffered a similar fate as Sykora in their dual against Wyoming. Metz lost to the No. 19 ranked Brian Andrews after Andrews pinned him in just under a minute. W hile Jarrett Degen may be held out due to his shoulder injury, Cyclone fans will still get the opportunity to see a Degen wrestle on Sunday. On the opposing side of Iowa State’s No. 5 ranked Ian Parker at 141 is the younger brother of Jarrett, Sawyer Degen. The redshirt sophomore came off a loss in sudden victory in the Wyoming dual, losing 4-2 to Trevor Jeffries. On the other side, Parker has been one of the most consistent grapplers
for Kevin Dresser’s squad. Parker has been a consistent top five ranked wrestler at 141 with a 12-2 record on the season, including a 7-0 dual record after going undefeated in Iowa State’s last four duals. Even though things haven’t gone the way the Cyclones had envisioned to the tee, the Cyclones can use this weekend to keep their momentum moving through conference duals and into March. “It’s a process, you take those things with a grain of salt,” said redshirt junior Sam Colbray. “Even if you’re doing good, there’s always something you can fix.” Friday ’s dual against S outh Dakota State will start at 7 p.m. and can be viewed through FloWrestling. Sunday’s dual with North Dakota State will start at 2 p.m. and will be streamed through Cyclones.tv and FloWrestling.
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Memorial Union Exhibits: Kobliska and Herrig– All day, Memorial Union, Ames Workspace Craft of the Month: Glass Magnets– 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Workspace, Memorial Union, Ames Cyclone Cinema: Knives Out,– 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., Carver 101, ISU Campus, Ames Workspace Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Night– 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Workspace, Memorial Union, Ames
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EVENTS 01.17.20
WEEKEND VOICES
ARIES - March 21 – April 19
If you’ve been wanting to add romance to your life, you may be able to find it in your own social circle. You have a lot in common with a person who may have an interest in you, have you noticed who? Consider giving it a try. You may be nervous that adding romance can ruin the friendship, but there’s a strong foundation, and the odds seem to be in your favor.
Cyclone Cinema: Knives Out,– 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., Carver 101, ISU Campus, Ames The Other Side of Latinx: Cuban Films,– 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames
01.19.20
Raising White Kids Workshop,– 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., Ames Artist Lecture: Peter Hamann, – 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building, Level 2, 1805 Center, Ames Chinese New Year Performance,– 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Ames Public Library Iowa Songwriter Showcase, – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Goldfinch Room, Stephens Auditorium
TAURUS - April 20 – May 20
Be aware of yourself around the people most influential in your life today. You want to come off as capable and confident, but recognize the fine line between a healthy ego and an inflated ego. Don’t be cocky, people are already aware of your magic, they don’t need a reminder. If you play your cards right, you can make a great impression.
GEMINI - May 21 – June 20
Your opinions might earn you some enemies today, but it’s likely it will earn you new fans, too! People like someone who isn’t afraid to speak their mind, because not everyone does. Don’t forget that when you speak out, you speak for other people too. This is powerful, your voice can cultivate change. What do you want to change.
CANCER - June 21 – July 22
Following your impulses may be risky today. It could pay off greatly, or take you on a bad path. You’re usually smart to trust your gut feelings, but right now there are a lot of unknown factors at work. Don’t base your judgement solely on your own knowledge, what you don’t know affects your life too. Look at the facts and ask people for their opinions.
LEO - July 23 – Aug. 22
You may be looking for an ego boost today, but don’t look for it in the world of celebrities or pop culture! The messages they give you aren’t positive, and won’t empower you. Instead, find it in your closest friends, they may not be perfect, but they’re perfect for reminding you why you’re so special. Today is a good opportunity for long conversations that leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling.
MUSIC AND MOVIES
VIRGO - Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
Sometimes, you need an easy day, make it happen. Who’s to say you haven’t already accomplished your goals for today? You have more control over what you do and how you do it than you think. It’s time to start making your own decisions, don’t be intimidated by those around you. They’re normal people too.
LIBRA - Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
New Music Friday 01.17.20 “Modus Vivendi” – 070 Shake “Good Luck Everybody” – AJJ “There Is No Year” – Algiers “20/20 Vision” – Anti-Flag
Release of the Week “Lost In Yesterday”Tame Impala’s fourth single from his highly anticipated 2020 album, “The Slow Rush,” is among the most straightforward and groovy tracks in the batch of singles to date. Kevin Parker of Tame Impala is continuing his thematic and lyrical approach of personal introspection and existentialism. Instrumentally, Parker once again continues to ever so slightly experiment, while still residing in a familiar Tame Impala sound. The picked bassline and improved drumming on “Lost In Yesterday” continue to be a highlight for the singles leading up to the new album.
Avoid the drama with school or work today. Whatever it is, it’s not worth getting into, and why waste your energy? Stick with your friends and keep enjoying life. Find ways to show appreciation for your friends and family today. Focus on yourself and staying away from negative energy.
SCORPIO - Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
Even if you are feeling under-appreciated or neglected by friends or family right now, today isn’t the time to bring it up. There is something going on in their life causing them to act this way, that they might not share. They do care about you, and they are going to get better. Try to see how you can help.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
Your upcoming plans are going to leave you satisfied thanks to your great planning and organization skills. You can expect to be rewarded by the universe very soon and will feel lucky today. Smile, you have lots to be happy about!
“Circles” – Mac Miller “R.Y.C.” – Mura Masa
“Lost In Yesterday” Tame Impala
“UR FUN” – of Montreal
CAPRICORN - Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Don’t trouble yourself with other people’s problems today. It is not your job to make others happy, and they need to learn that. Focus on yourself and don’t let yourself get consumed by guilt or negative energy.
“Marigold” – Pinegrove AQUARIUS - Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Today you will have to make a compromise, rather you want to or not. When you want new shoes and a new shirt, but can only afford one, don’t be afraid to choose. You have the creativity it takes to solve conflicts and will not be disappointed.
New to Netflix This Week Sex Education (Series 2)
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Season 3)
Ghost Bride (New series)
The Goop Lab (New reality series)
PISCES - Feb. 19 – March 20
You might start the day feeling anxious and worried, but hang in there. You should focus your energy on work your routine and you might be pleasantly surprised with your results. These wandering thoughts can be put to work to your advantage.
October Faction (New series) Credit to: Horoscopes by astrology.com Edited for length by Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez and Sydney Novak
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by Warren with 17 percent, Buttigieg with 16 percent, Biden with 15 percent, Klobuchar with 6 percent and Yang with 5 percent. All other candidates had 3 percent or fewer support. The margin of error for the survey was plus or minus 3.7 percent, leaving the top four candidates within the margin of error of leading in the state, and 45 percent of respondents saying they could change their mind of which candidate they support before caucus night. Dave Peterson, professor of political science at Iowa State who also organizes a monthly poll of Iowa caucusgoers, said the number of undecided caucusgoers may remain that high on caucus night. “I mean there are a lot of folks still trying to make up their mind,” Peterson said. “Even if folks are trying to [select a candidate] in a survey, as candidates continue to drop out, that’s going to cause some shifting.” Mack Shelley, Iowa State professor and chair of the political science department, said with the race so close, youth voters could swing the election. “[Young voters] can punch above their weight,” Shelley said. Despite the potential for the youth vote to swing a close race, the average age of Iowa caucusgoers skews older. “The key thing to understand when it comes to the caucuses or pretty much any kind of voting situation is the people who are most likely to come
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the opportunity for that group to attend the biggest LGBTQIA+ college conference in the Midwest, known as Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference, also known as MBLGTACC. Freihoefer said they are excited to continue the THRIVE program into the future, beyond just attending the conference. As for some events coming up, Freihoefer said that the Center will be making sure that students connect with the Queer and Trans People Of Color (QTPoC) dinners that will be happening monthly at the Sloss Center. Freihoefer also said that the Center will be
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The researchers take into account the quality and quantity of the protein they are extracting, making sure the protein’s quality does not decrease as higher amounts are extracted. Like most hands-on research, Byanju and Rahman have learned how to work with proteins in the laboratory and how to plan a research project through working on this project. The two of them
and participate in these events are not young […] they’re typically around my age, 69, or a few years younger,” Shelley said. For the first time in the history of Iowa’s Democratic caucuses, the raw vote total candidates receives in each round of the caucuses will be recorded. The number of votes each candidate receives factors in the number of delegates they are allocated. In order to receive delegates from a precinct location in the Democratic caucuses, a candidate must reach a viability threshold.This is typically 15 percent of the votes from the caucus site, though it can vary at smaller caucus sites. If a candidate is below the viability threshold in the first round of the caucus, their supporters may either realign to a candidate whose support passed the threshold or leave the caucus site. Caucusgoers can also switch to another candidate even if their first preference is viable. “It would depend a lot on the youth vote,” Shelley said. “If younger people are showing up in disproportionately larger numbers than usual in precincts that have a lot of delegates at stake such as urban areas: Des Moines, Ames, Iowa City, Cedar Falls and some smaller towns like Grinnell, then they’re likely to have an outsize impact.” The realignment process also adds a layer of difficulty to polling likely caucusgoers. “It’s tricky, we’re trying to [account for realignment] by asking things like second choice, but I don’t think those questions do a great job,” Peterson said. “The
choice that people have to make if their first choice isn’t viable is more complicated than just answering a survey question […] what’s in front of them, who’s in front of them may actually sway them.” The Iowa Democratic Party is not limiting caucuses to the state of Iowa this year. People who are registered as Democrats in Iowa but who are unable to make it to their caucus site may participate in a “satellite caucus.” The party approved more than 100 satellite locations throughout Iowa, the United States and three locations in Europe. The deadline for people to register to participate in a satellite caucus that begins before 6 p.m. Central time or is out-of-state is Friday. Caucusgoers can register to do so through the Iowa Democratic Party’s website. Iowa Democratic Party chair Troy Price said in a press release Iowa Democrats will caucus “from Paris to Palm Springs” on Feb. 3. “Our goal has remained steadfast throughout this process – to make these caucuses the most accessible in our party’s history, and the satellite caucuses do just that,” Price said in the release. “I’m glad that so many Iowans are able to take advantage of this expanded opportunity to have their voices heard on caucus night, whether in their precinct caucuses or through one of these sites. With the work being done by so many activists, volunteers and leaders – not only here in Iowa, but across the country and around the globe – we are as confident as ever that these will be the most successful caucuses Iowans have ever seen.”
connecting students with the LGBTQIA+ student organizations as well, by keeping students up to date on meetings that these organizations are having. Another goal, as well as events that will be occurring, is helping Iowa State’s campus and LGBTQIA+ students participate and discuss topics surrounding Trans Day of Visibility on March 31 and Pride Week, which is April 6 through the 12 during the spring. “We’ll be doing events to recognize visibility, and enhance the pride for LGBTQIA+ students on campus.” Freihoefer said. There is also an opportunity for students to apply for three scholarships through the Center, in which information will be released later on in the Center’s
newsletter and on social media. Lavender Graduation will also be happening toward the end of the semester, during finals week, where Freihoefer said they hope there will be a record-breaking turn out for the event. The Center also plans to do many other events throughout the semester, based on what students want to do, Freihoefer said. In order to stay informed, Iowa State students can see what’s happening on the Center’s website. Students can also go on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at “The Center ISU” to stay up to date. Also, students can sign up for the Center’s newsletter which is accessible on their website and on social media.
said they have also gained experience in determining the nutritional and functional properties of proteins. “Soybean is an annual legume of the pea family and its edible seed,” according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica website. “The soybean is economically the most important bean in the world, providing vegetable protein for millions of people and ingredients for hundreds of chemical products.” The soybean is one of the cheapest and richest sources of protein and is a staple in the diets of
people and animals in numerous parts of the world. The seed contains 17 percent oil and 63 percent meal, 50 percent of which is protein, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica website. Because soybeans contain no starch, they are a good source of protein for diabetics. Soybean oil can be processed into margarine, shortening and vegetarian cheeses. Industrially, the oil is used as an ingredient in paints, adhesives, fertilizers, sizing for cloth, linoleum backing and more.
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“Participants will form connections with (woc)mentors to provide support regarding academic and personal concerns and accomplishments.” The current schedule for the ( Wo)mentorship Series is as follows: Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in Hamilton Hall room 0163. Resume Workshop and Mock Interviews with Dr. Ashley Garrin at 4:10 p.m. Feb. 25 in Pearson 2115. Networking Luncheon with Dr. Monic Behnken at 12:10 p.m. April 9 in Carver 294. Women of Color Network Graduation at 10 a.m. May 4 in the Alumni Center. The Sloss Center requires attendees to RSVP online by April 29. Students can also get involved by reserving the Sloss House for their own events or meetings. “The Sloss House is a great place for individuals and groups to host meetings and events,” according to the Sloss Center website. “There are four rooms available for reservation, each with a unique feature. Visit [the website] for a description of the space.” Before completing the reservation form, check the reservation calendar for space availability. Completing the reservation form does not guarantee the reser vation. If the request has been accepted, the requester will receive a confirmation email.
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seeing everything, it’s great to use [list view and recent activity],” Ward said. “But I think it’s just good to go back to card view and make sure you’re seeing everything in all your courses too.” A calendar is also available on Canvas, which can be accessed on the same left panel as the dashboard tab. On the calendar page there is a list of courses in the bottom right corner. Students can choose what classes show up on this calendar by clicking on the boxes next to the class name. Students can also create their own events or reminders in their calendar to keep everything in one place. An individual calendar for each class can be accessed when clicking on the individual class on the courses menu. In the top right corner of the home page for the class there is a tab labeled ‘View Course Calendar.’ Clicking the tab will go to the calendar page but only the assignments and announcements of that class will appear. The student can then return to the calendar and the settings they have selected will remain the same. This allows the student to either view all or multiple classes at a time or view the calendar for one course at a time. A problem students may experience is a missing class. Their registered class may be on their Canvas but isn’t showing up on their dashboard page or on the courses tab when clicked on. A class can be searched for by clicking on the courses tab and then clicking on ‘All Courses.’ If the missing class shows up on this page, it can be added to the courses tab by clicking the star icon next to it so the star is colored in. This will add that particular class to the courses menu. Students can also customize how they receive notifications from Canvas. The notifications are under the account tab. Students can receive email notifications and put in their phone number to have notifications texted to their phone. A notification preference can be selected for all notifications including grade changes, comments on submissions, discussion posts and more. Students can also use the studio tool, which is on the left side panel. On the studio tab, videos can be recorded and uploaded, including YouTube videos. When submitting a video assignment students can choose studio and select a video to directly submit. If a student is looking for more in their Canvas experience, they can view things such as analytics for the class. The analytics tab can be found on the home page of a class in the top right corner. ‘New Analytics’ is right above the ‘View Course Calendar’ tab. The analytics tab will show students their grade for the class and weekly online activity such as page views. If someone is having a problem with navigating Canvas or have questions about the site, they can email solution@iastate.edu.