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The tears flowed from John Haliburton’s eyes, but the cries of help were nothing new. After years of taking care of nieces and nephews, John wanted to have kids of his own. He would constantly pray to God, asking him to bless his life with a child that he could call his own. Night after night, he would begin crying out to God for a sign. After years of asking for a sign, God came with an answer. One night, while John was fast asleep, he said God came to him and spoke to him in

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MLK Legacy keynote faces racism head-on BY LOGAN.METZGER @iowastatedaily.com This year’s MLK Legacy Series Keynote will focus on the concept of antiracism and how to be an antiracist. The lecture “How to Be an Antiracist” will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. This event is free and open to the public. “Every year, Iowa State has a committee that puts on the [Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy convocation],” said nicci port, project director and LGBTQ+ initiatives for the Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion. “That committee works to bring a lecturer to campus, and at that lecture [the Office for Diversity and Inclusion] presents the Martin Luther King Jr. Advancing One Community Awards.” The speaker at the lecture will be Ibram Kendi, an author and a professor of history and international relations at American University in Washington, D.C., and the founding director of the Antiracist Research & Policy Center. “When I read Dr. Kendi’s book, I understood that being antiracist is where people who have power and privilege, such people who have had systems built for them and who benefit from them, work in ways to dismantle the systems,” port said. “Dr. Kendi’s book has provided me with a great education on utilizing the knowledge I have of the systems that benefit me and moving toward, ‘What can I do to not uphold those systems of oppression and racism?’” Kendi is the author of the best-selling books “How to Be an Antiracist” and “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America.” He received a doctorate in African American studies from Temple University and his bachelor’s degree in journalism and African American studies from Florida A&M University. “Author Ibram X. Kendi’s concept of antiracism re-energizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America — but even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other,” according to the Lecture Series website. “Instead of working with the policies and system we have in place, Kendi asks us to think about what an antiracist society might look like and how we can play an active role in building it.” The Advancing One Community Awards will be awarded prior to the keynote address. “Those awards go to people who have demonstrated the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on campus

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Solve class and caucus conflicts by talking to instructors BY JAKE.WEBSTER @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State students interested in participating in Iowa’s caucuses who have labs or lectures during the time the caucuses are scheduled should speak with their instructors beforehand to see if they may be excused to participate, according to Jonathan Wickert, senior vice president and provost of Iowa State. Iowa’s Republican and Democratic caucuses are scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. on Feb. 3.

In response to an email about a student who said they were told they would not get a further exemption from labs for caucus night in addition to previously built-in lab drops in the class, Rob Schweers, the director of communications with the office of the provost, sent the Daily a link in an email to an article published in “Inside Iowa State” on Oct. 24, 2019. “Faculty are in the best position to decide how to teach their classes and support students’ needs,” Wickert said in the story. “Decisions about whether to excuse class for events like the caucus,

athletic contests or other events are best handled locally and on a case-by-case basis between faculty and students.” Schweers also forwarded the Daily an email sent to department chairs on Jan. 6 that linked the story from October, adding it provides “guidance regarding courses scheduled to meet the same evening as the Iowa caucuses.” Department chairs were asked to “share this start-of-the-semester message about instructor resources with [their] faculty.” There are 38 course sections that meet Mondays during the time bloc in which the

caucuses are scheduled to take place, “and nearly all of the sections are Monday-only offerings,” according to the article.The spring 2020 semester is already missing one Monday session as classes did not meet on Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday. “Missing another week of a course represents a significant portion of the total time available for learning,” Wickert said in the article. “We need to be careful we’re not shortchanging students on course content or compressing too much material into the remaining weeks of the semester.”

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about adventures abroad -- interning, studying and volunteering opportunities, ranging from one week to one year. The U.S. Postal Service will have staff available to accept passport applications and renewals.

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tutes harassment and what resources are available for reporting and investigating harassment incidents. The presentation will be led by ISU Police engagement and inclusion officers, Office of Equal

Opportunity staff, and Story County prosecutor Ben Matchan. Open mic and small group discussions will follow the presentation.

Indigo Dye Drop-In Craft, The Workspace at 4 p.m. Sarah Cady will walk you through the steps

of dyeing with indigo, a natural dye that ranges from light to vibrant blue. Choose from a pencil pouches, leggings, socks, and a variety of scarves, and use traditional Shibori tying techniques to create interesting patterns on the fabric.

Woodshop Orientation, Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union at 5 p.m. Learn the

fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a tool carrier. Leave class with knowledge of proper machinery use, and, most importantly, woodshop safety. Students may purchase the toolbox for $6 after class or we will use them for our Art Mart fundraiser. The orientation is required in order to use the woodshop on your own. MADELYN OSTENDORF/ IOWA STATE DAILY Little friends Despite an additional inch of snow adding to the blanket of white across campus Wednesday, the wildlife of campus continued to scamper around.

POLICE BLOTTER 1.20.20 Peggy Sue Quillen, age 56, of 3923 4 St NW - Albuquerque, New Mexico, was arrested and charged with theft in the second degree, all other larceny, at 1315 S B Avenue (reported at 11:47 a.m.). Peggy Sue Quillen, age 56, of 3923 4 St NW Albuquerque, New Mexico, was arrested and charged with lottery-fraud, coercion or tampering at 1315 S B Avenue (reported at 11:47 a.m.).

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Iowa economy shows slow signs of recovery

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Iowa’s job rate growth moves slowly in comparison to the national average, but the rate has increased by 7.1 percent in the decade since the Great Recession, according to an employment analysis from an Iowa State faculty member. The employment study was conducted by David Swenson, associate scientist of economics. Swenson studies Iowa’s economy and works on outreach and educational programs. “This is something that I do all the time,” Swenson said. “I’ll look at different parts of the economy, and because we’re at the end of a decade, I did somewhat of a decade’s long retrospective, try to get an idea of how our economy has performed, taking into consideration the fact that a little over a decade ago, we started in a Great Recession and then had to recover.” As stated in the study, it is a “comprehensive overview of how Iowa, its various industries and its rural and urban areas have fared since” the Great Recession.” The data used for the study was collected from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Swenson said for the study he looked at how well Iowa’s economy did relative to other states. While Iowa’s job rate has grown since the Great Recession, its recovery was not as strong when compared to the national average of a 16.1 percent increase and the job growth in the states surrounding Iowa averaging 9.4 percent. “We ended up with the sixth worst recovery this decade when compared to all of the other states,” Swenson said. “And we grew more slowly over the course of from roughly mid-decade on until the last data point. So our recovery has been somewhat muted and my argument is it’s somewhat disappointing.” The study found Iowa’s job growth rate ranked last among all bordering neighbors, last among all the Plains four states and sixth nationally between 2010 and 2018. “In the report we have our mix of industries,” Swenson said. “We tend to be a little bit more loaded up on agriculture and ag-related industries, and we’re loaded up on manufacturing industries. We have more of them than the national average, and those are two sectors that are actually shedding jobs over time.” A big part of Iowa’s economic activity, Swenson said, is those agriculture and manufacturing industries that aren’t growing. Other parts of the economy that have pretty

Students can research their study abroad options and begin planning their trip at the spring 2020 Study Abroad Fair. The Study Abroad Fair will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. The Study Abroad Fair is for any student interested in learning more about studying abroad and the different opportunities for students both nationally and internationally. The fair will showcase the possible study abroad locations and programs with representatives to inform students about their study abroad options available through Iowa State. The fair will also have information about the cost of studying abroad, courses offered through the programs and how to get the study abroad plan started. Ben McKelfresh, marketing and program coordinator at the Study Abroad Center, said there will be around 40 to 50 different booths for students to explore. McKelfresh said the number of students that show up to the Study Abroad Fair ranges from 300 to 500. “We do have people traveling from pretty far away who are experts on their programs and their universities,” McKelfresh said. “Students can even apply for a passport while they are at the Study Abroad Fair, so there is some really good information. It’s kind of a one-stop shop really. We’ll even have a travel agent on hand at the fair, so students can get information about booking plane tickets.” McKelfresh said there are hundreds of programs showcased at the Study Abroad Fair and that it changes year to year. The Study Abroad Center has about 64 programs, but each college offers study abroad programs as well. McKelfresh said that though it can be difficult to decide on a program, the Study Abroad Center helps students narrow down their options. For more information about study abroad opportunities at Iowa State, contact the Study Abroad Center at studyabroad@iastate.edu or by phone at 515294-6792. Students can also visit the Study Abroad Center in 6563 Memorial Union.

COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS David Swenson, associate scientist of economics at Iowa State, found in a study that metropolitan counties in Iowa had 111,774 more jobs in 2018 than 2007, a total increase of 9.3 percent.

reasonable growth include healthcare, social services, finance and insurance, lawyers, architects and more. “Even though we have reasonably good growth in those areas, that growth is still less than the national rate of growth,” Swenson said. “So we’re just simply growing slower, even in some of those key growth sectors of the economy. You put those two things together, and we’re not growing as fast as one would hope we would.” Swenson said there’s two economies in Iowa: metropolitan and non-metropolitan. The study found Iowa’s metropolitan counties explain the net of all the job growth. Metropolitan counties had 111,774 more jobs in 2018 than 2007, a total increase of 9.3 percent. In that same time, non-metropolitan Iowa, the rural areas, lost 16,046 jobs, which is a two percent total declined growth rate. Swenson said a metropolitan county that has a population of 50,000 or more, such as Story, Polk and Linn, and the smaller counties that depend on them are also considered as metropolitan counties. The rest of the counties are non-metropolitan areas. “First of all, this decade and last decade, two-thirds of Iowa’s counties have been losing population, so that’s just a fact,” Swenson said. “We have two things going on. We have fewer job opportunities in these nonmetropolitan areas that, in part, is fueling depopulation,

but depopulation is also fueling fewer job opportunities.” Swenson said a decrease in population may lead to fewer job opportunities because of things like a lower demand for household goods and businesses having difficulty expanding because they can’t hire new people. Manufacturing jobs also saw a difference in its recovery from the Great Recession. The manufacturing jobs in metropolitan areas recovered to levels pre-recession, while the nonmetropolitan manufacturing jobs declined by 5,636 between that same 2007 and 2018 time period. Swenson’s study also found there were more jobs than the number of people employed. From 2010 to 2018, 137,549 jobs were added, but the number of people employed grew by 137,549. More than twice as many jobs as employed people were added to the state’s economy. Something Swenson didn’t focus on for this particular study but said he is interested in are mid-sized cities, which are classified as micropolitan cities. These populations can be anywhere from 10,000 up to to 49,000. There are 15 micropolitan cities in Iowa, 10 of which are not growing but are contracting. The full study can be found on the Iowa State news service, “Signs of economic recovery, but Iowa’s job growth lags behind nation.”

Student organizations recruit at spring ClubFest BY KATHERINE.KEALEY @iowastatedaily.com The snow didn’t stop clubs and students from taking part in the spring ClubFest hosted by the Student Activities Center on Wednesday. Iowa State has more than 900 student organizations for students to browse through. The sample of registered student clubs and organizations were assigned tables around the Great Hall of the Memorial Union to display information regarding the club and recruit new members. Ariana Saffold, graduate student in food science and human nutrition, said she stopped by ClubFest for her first time while she has been at Iowa State, and said she is hoping to expand her resume. “My freshman year, I was just busy trying to get acclimated,” Saffold said. “I had a lot of classes

and little time and didn’t want to be bothered with extracurricular activities. So I thought this year I should do something different and get motivated and do more.” Ciara McNeley, junior in chemical engineering, is a part of Sorority and Fraternity Community Ambassadors student organizer as the special events chair. She said she uses ClubFest to help people learn more about the work her organization does and for the recruitment of new members. McNeley said ClubFest is good for students who aren’t sure about a club to come and ask questions about the clubs. “What I really like about our community is that it doesn’t matter if you are a part of it; you have a space in it,” McNeley said. “Even though my sorority is a big part of my life, I still want everyone to feel welcomed to join in on our

activities. To me, that just shows who we are and what we stand for, and in the end we are happy to put anyone through whatever journey they want. We just want to give people that opportunity.” Kennedy Spurlin, sophomore in biology, said she was unable to attend the fall ClubFest, so this spring ClubFest she stopped by. Spurlin said she checked out clubs like Dance Marathon, St. Jude Up ‘til Dawn and PreMedical Club while walking around ClubFest. She said she would like to join one club for her academics and one for fun. “I just wanted to get more involved around campus and see what clubs have to offer,” Spurlin said. “I’m in a sorority, but I want to see what else I can get involved in as well.” Students were provided with a map and directory of all the clubs in attendance at ClubFest, as well as a bag to put in any information cards or

handouts clubs gave. Alison Fenske, senior in dietetics, attended ClubFest to represent the Student Health and Wellness Ambassadors, as she is one of the project coordinators for the organization. Fenske said the Student Health and Wellness Ambassadors are the spokesmodels for all four aspects of Student Health and Wellness, including recreational services, Student Wellness, Student Counseling Services and Thielen Student Health Center. “We do a lot of outreach and promotion to new and current students to let them know what the campus offers and what resources are available for them,” Fenske said. “We can reach out to students in a way the directors of the program might not [be] able to. It is really important to give students knowledge about what resources there are and to recruit more students to do that.”

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his sleep. God told John he would have two sons who would both be successful one day, but he was not told what success would mean for them. For John, his prayers had been answered and he could finally have something to hold on to in his long wait for a child. “I held onto that dream all my life, and then I finally met Tyrese’s mom, and now we have two amazing sons,” John said. And now, at the age of 19, Tyrese Haliburton has helped that dream to come full circle. The sophomore guard from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, may be in just his second season for the Cyclones — but his role is far from being a new challenge for him. Haliburton took a back seat a year ago for Iowa State as prolific scorers like Talen Horton-Tucker, Marial Shayok and Lindell Wigginton led the Cyclones in minutes and scoring for a majority of the season. Now, with all three of those players gone to the professional ranks, Haliburton is tasked with being a leader — a young leader, at that — on a team that has multiple players still trying to find and fit into their new roles. Head Coach Steve Prohm knows the learning curves will come often for both him and Haliburton as the Cyclones continue their season. The key for Haliburton to get past the learning curves starts and ends with communication, according to Prohm. Prohm knows the loss of three major pieces in the roster will shine a brighter light on Haliburton — but the spotlight won’t require Haliburton to change, according to Prohm. For Prohm, Haliburton just needs to remember who he is. “I don’t think it’s about taking the next step; it’s remembering who he is because his biggest strength is his spirit,” Prohm said. For John, that unteachable spirit in Tyrese and his ability to lead others won’t be something he needs to remember how to do as the year goes on, as it has been with him long before he stepped on the court for the Cyclones. Even when he was 3-4 years old, John said he always knew Tyrese was special. He went with him to basketball practice when John

CAITLIN YAMADA/ IOWA STATE DAILY Tyrese Haliburton looks to drive past an Oklahoma defender on Jan. 11. Haliburton is a leader on the court and off. Head Coach Steve Prohm said Haliburton’s “biggest strength is his spirit.”

was a coach, always wanting to touch the ball. “He always needed his hands on a ball; you couldn’t get him to let it go,” John said. John said Tyrese has never been a follower but always a leader to those in his life. Whether it be elementary, middle school or high school, Tyrese led others around him to success. In high school, his leadership was on full display any time he was around his teammates, on and off the court. “His team would not lose for him,” John said. On multiple occasions, John would either drive Tyrese or find that he drove himself to the school’s gymnasium at three in the morning, shooting with teammates. John said Tyrese has God-given talent and that faith in God has made Tyrese what he is. “He was born to be a leader,” John said. “...That can only happen when you have the blessing of the lord.” This year, his role as a leader has taken clear shape, leading Iowa State with 15.7 points per game and seven assists per game. Haliburton was tasked with knowing the point for most of last season, but now — less than a full season later — Haliburton must be able to play the 1-5 position on the floor at all times and be able to switch at any given moment. Will all the pressure and now-rising NBA draft stock affect his game? If you ask him, pressure comes easy.

The Center welcomes new staff member BY LOGAN.METZGER @iowastatedaily.com The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success officially has an assistant director, and she was welcomed with a reception on Wednesday. O ver 30 individuals packed into the Center’s space from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Everyone from faculty, staff, students and even some Ames community members showed up to welcome Cheltzie Miller-Bailey, the new assistant director for the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success, to the team. “It feels really exciting,” Miller-Bailey said. “I think it felt official on my first day, but it definitely feels good to have people

“I probably put more pressure on myself than anybody else does, whether that be the media, family or fans,” Haliburton said. “Pressure ain’t really nothing for me.” For Haliburton, bringing a positive attitude to the court and in the gym will cast aside any pressure he may receive. Study harder, lift more, practice longer than anyone — that mindset has been with Haliburton since his freshman year with the Cyclones. Now continuing his leadership role, that attitude won’t fall off, especially with the Cyclones leaning on him through the many ups and downs of their season so far. Iowa State now carries a roster of mostly underclassmen, with seniors Michael Jacobson and Prentiss Nixon and junior Solomon Young being the main upperclassmen pieces who see the floor. With such a young core around him, Haliburton knows leading will not always be a straight and narrow path, making the expectations he places on himself even tougher to block out. “I think I’m just putting a lot of pressure on myself, which I shouldn’t be doing, but I just want to be as good as I can and want this team to succeed,” Haliburton said. “I’m obsessed with winning, but I just gotta keep a level head and it’ll help us go a long way.” A new addition to this year’s roster is fellow sophomore guard Rasir Bolton. Bolton was granted a transfer

feel excited just to have the position filled and know that it is a new era for the Center.” The event overall was very casual, with Miller-Bailey introducing herself to everyone who walked through the door and getting to know the community she will be serving in her new role. Miller-Bailey said there was a variety of people in attendance, from friends and family to acquaintances and fresh faces, all of whom she said she had a great time talking with. “I knew a lot of people who were here, and it was great to hear them just be supportive of me, but in general for the people I had just met for the first time today, they offered me support and guidance or openness,” MillerBailey said. “It was like a breath of fresh air, like a deep exhale for me just because you could tell there was a genuine interest in not just connecting with the Center but in helping me as an employee kind of comfortable.” Apart from just talking with MillerBailey and admiring the Center’s space and all it provides for the LGBTQIA+ community, attendees were also able to enjoy light

from Penn State and was seen as another top scoring option alongside Haliburton before the season began. Through 17 games, Bolton has been one of Iowa State’s biggest scoring threats, averaging 14.3 points per game. Bolton was seen as one of the best transfers in the country before the season began, but even with the hype surrounding his transfer, he knew he would play second fiddle to Haliburton. “He’s our leader; he’s the face,” Bolton said. “You can’t just come here and say, ‘I’m gonna push Tyrese to the side,’ it’s not gonna happen. If you learn to play with him, it makes life a lot easier.” Like her husband, Brenda Haliburton knew Tyrese was meant to play basketball and lead others from a young age. She first saw the potential in him around third grade, when Tyrese was playing on the fourth grade team. His court vision took Brenda by surprise and made her realize her son might have a future one day in basketball. Tyrese expressed to Brenda in fourth and fifth grade that his dream was to make it to the NBA one day, and Brenda put real stock into the dream. Brenda said most kids that age say things like that but eventually forget about the dream or become lazy on their way to get there, but not Tyrese. Brenda sees the time he puts in the gym, Tyrese constantly working

refreshments. These came in the form of a cake welcoming Miller-Bailey to the team and a lot of cupcakes in a rainbow of colors. As the Center usually does at most of its events, there was music playing in the background. For this event, it was a Spotfiy playlist put together by the Center staff called “Queer Bops,” which included songs from artists like Lady Gaga, Troye Sivan, Ariana Grande and Katy Perry. Another large part of the event was a “Share a note with Cheltzie” whiteboard, where attendees were able to leave comments for Miller-Bailey to read. These comments ranged from ‘congratulations’ and ‘welcome’ to excitement about future collaboration and even bar recommendations in Ames. “The event went well, it was great,” said Brad Freihoefer, director of the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success. “It was a chance to provide an introduction to our new staff and allow folks to have an in-person conversation with Cheltzie, it’s a new era.”

to perfect his craft to make his team better. It’s the dedication Tyrese plays with that makes Brenda confident in his leadership ability and his potential in the NBA. “That was never an option for my children; they never stopped, they finished,” Brenda said. Since Tyrese chose to come to Iowa State, Brenda has never missed a game. Driving the six hours from Oshkosh for every home game, she still feels grateful for what Iowa State has done for Tyrese as a man and basketball player. “I feel absolutely he picked the perfect fit for him, I don’t think he would have near the success anywhere else,” Brenda said. Brenda recalled a prime example of Tyrese’s unteachable ability to lead others from back when Tyrese was still in high school, between his sophomore and junior year. One day after school, Tyrese got a text from someone from his school, but he didn’t know who it was. His name was Isaiah Kelly, a fellow Oshkosh native who had dreams of playing college basketball just like Tyrese, but needed help making the high school team and getting his grades up in order to graduate. He knew Tyrese’s reputation of leadership and wanted to see if he could help out. Kelly wanted to be around Tyrese so bad, he had his mom eventually sign rights over to Brenda for his schooling needs, allowing Kelly to live with the Haliburtons for the school year. With just three high school credits to his name, Kelly worked with Tyrese and school administrators and was able to graduate within the following year. Tyrese invited Kelly to open gyms in the summer, got him talking to the coaches for Oshkosh and, eventually, Kelly made the team. Brenda said Kell y intended to play basketball at Iowa Central Community College but didn’t make the team and is back in Oshkosh now. Leadership has been a part of Haliburton’s life long before Iowa State, and he hopes to create a lasting impact at the school, adding his name to the long list of former Cyclones who left the program in a better place. “I’m just trying to win as many games as I can here and make a legacy for myself at Iowa State,” Haliburton said.

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in their activism or their involvement,” port said. Up to three individuals are awarded every year from all across campus, including students, faculty and staff. The awardees for the 2020 Advancing One Community Awards are Liliana Delgado, senior in mathematics; Denise Williams-Klotz, student services specialist for Multicultural Student Affairs; and Nichelle’Le Carrington, graduate student in electrical and computer engineering. The MLK Legacy keynote is co-sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Ivy College of Business, College of Design, College of Engineering, College of Human Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, African and African American studies department, history department, University Library, Ames Public Library Friends Foundation, YWCA Ames-ISU and the Committee on Lectures, which is funded by Student Government.

OPINION

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Iowa State Daily

GUEST COLUMN

Importance of Iowa’s land

Presidential candidates should focus on Iowa’s problems to receive support BY MIA O’CONNOR-WALKER 884589oco@ames.k12.ia.us

What does Iowa represent? For many, it represents mass expanses of farm, sprinkled with red barns and silos. Iowa is idyllic, simple and comforting. Iowa’s the heartland. Ninety-two percent of Iowa is farmland, and it contains approximately one-third of America’s most fertile soil. Most of Iowa’s residents are dependent upon this soil and its crops. Iowa produces one-eleventh of America’s food, being the largest producer in corn, pork and eggs and second in soybeans. It is built on the back of agricultural industries, so what would happen if that were to change? According to Richard Cruse of Iowa State, midwest topsoil is the most fertile and the most vulnerable to degradation, the most common cause of degradation largely being soil erosion, particularly in Iowa. Soil erosion is when soil particles detach from the surface by force; in Iowa’s case, that force is water. Based on USDA estimated soil loss from erosion, Iowa is losing one pound of soil for every pound of corn grain produced and three pounds of soil for every pound of soybeans. According to the Daily Erosion Project, some areas of Iowa are experiencing erosion rates of 50 tons per acre or more each year. This is 100 times faster than the soil renewal rate. According to professor James Boulter, Iowa’s average rainfall has been increasing by almost 1.25 inches per decade, with a total increase of more than 12 percent since the 1970s, a statewide trend that is the largest in America. In 2016, Cruse showed how topsoil is thinned by soil erosion. The water infiltration rates and soil’s ability to hold water is reduced; therefore, it is less fertile and its health suffers.

COURTESY OF FLICKR Guest columnist O’Connor-Walker believes Iowa’s land is important to the well-being of the United States. O’Connor-Walker argues that if presidential candidates want Iowa’s support, they must first support Iowa.

This impacts our crop productivity through crop yield. Cruse described a scenario where 2.2 bushels of corn yield loss per acre across 14 million acres in a year at $4 per bushel. This would result in crop production loss the following year of roughly $4.3 million. If 0.8 bushels of soybean yield were lost per inch of topsoil thinning across just 10 million acres, at $10 per bushel, the income loss would be roughly $2.75 million. In Cruse’s study, the cumulative loss of the first year was $7 million; by the tenth year, the loss was about $315 million. Had it been extended to the fifteenth year, the loss could have been $735 million. The study concluded that topsoil thinning is closely linked to loss of crop production. Statewide, erosion may have

minor impacts on crop yield, yet cumulative effects are significant, leading to more damage as time progresses. What does this mean for Iowa’s future? Loss of crops can result in loss of Iowa’s major industry, agriculture. The 2020 election is coming up, and Iowa is the first state to caucus, meaning it’s time for candidates to incorporate Iowan issues in their campaign. According to a sur vey of Ames High Students, one-fourth of which will be voting in 2020, 60 percent said they didn’t like the current candidates. 64.3 percent also said that they’ve noticed Iowa’s increased rainfall, with 64.6 percent claiming they’re aware the rain increase is a result of climate change. When asked if they thought soil erosion would lead

to crop yield reduction, most said yes. Ninety percent of students think this will have negative impacts on the economy. Fifty-six percent worried those impacts would negatively affect their and their families’ futures. To conclude the survey, 61.8 percent of students claimed that if climate change’s effects on Iowa were addressed in campaigns, they would be more interested in candidates. Presidential candidates use Iowa as a launching pad for their campaigns. Now, Iowa is at risk. While we struggle to find a candidate we can get behind, making Iowan issues a priority in their campaigns could be the deciding factor in many Iowans’ decisions. If presidential candidates want Iowa to support them, they have to support Iowa.

COLUMN

The virtue of detachment BY PARTH.SHIRALKAR @iowastatedaily.com We’re already a month or so into the new year, and suddenly, it seems like there is so much to do, so much to undo, so much to let go of and so much to hold on to. I have written about this in my past columns, but the idea of a soft detachment from things in life is something I have grown to appreciate in the recent past. If you’re not familiar with the popular Netflix series hosted by Marie Kondo, “ Tidying Up” is a slightly insightful but rather entertaining show that tells you to let go of things. “Does this <insert object name here> spark joy?” asks the host. If the answer is not a resounding “yes,” then it is best to let go of it, she says. This show, I have observed, has helped many dissatisfied roommates around the world in de-cluttering their homes simply by virtue of being heralded as

a hip and modern take on cleanliness. Jordan Peterson may be a controversial figure, and I don’t agree with all of his ideas, but he is a strong proponent of cleaning your room, a message that I personally stand behind. What if, then, this same concept is applied to the way we feel, the way we think? Could a nice, de-cluttered mind be an achievable goal? The Stoics were quite ancient people (by this, I mean that they existed long ago and that they were all somewhat unreasonably old) whose teachings all held the underlying message of detachment. This is a very effective ideology to help overcome anxiety. Again, I do not totally agree with the entire message of the Stoic philosophy, but I do admit that it is nice to be able to let go of things. This idea of letting things go and observing your feelings as a mere spectator instead of getting all roiled up in them, thus escalating into anxious

states of mind, has been a core idea of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is just a fancier and more scientifically pleasing name for mindfulness, which is a nuanced form of meditation, from what I can gather, which isn’t much, but it’s okay. How wonderful it would be to be able to get attached to things, even people, but being aware that the thing or the relationship or the way you feel, even, exists right now but may not exist in the next moment. I have a short clip from the animated series Adventure Time saved in my phone. I look at that clip whenever I feel like things are spiraling beyond my control, and I realize that life is too short to sweat the small stuff. So I sweat when I’m building a quantum time machine thing-y instead. Jokes apart, I understand that people may prefer different ways of looking at attachment and perhaps detachment. Sometimes, that is simply how things are.

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Iowa State Daily Thursday, January 23, 2020

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Next Cyclone home dual brings opportunities BY STEPHEN.MCDANIEL @iowastatedaily.com After the postponing of Iowa State’s dual with North Dakota State, Sunday’s dual with the No. 9 ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys marks the first dual inside Hilton Coliseum in over a month and for the first time in 2020.

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Iowa State can’t shy away from its winning formula BY MATT.BELINSON @iowastatedaily.com It took six conference games to get there, but it seems Iowa State has finally figured out its winning formula. Now, I know one game is a pretty small sample size to take any real stock in, but if you watched Tuesday’s 89-82 Iowa State win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys, it seems as though Iowa State has solved its glaring issue on offense. T ime and time again, opponents began to realize that if you take Tyrese Haliburton out of the equation in his scoring and passing ability, who else on the Cyclones would they have to really fear? The Cyclone playmaker was shut down for the Texas Tech matchup last Saturday, with the Red Raiders taking away the pick and roll and forcing Haliburton to give up his shot to someone else. With little to no post presence that scared the Red Raiders, why wouldn’t you continue to lock in on Haliburton? But after Tuesday night’s win over the Cowboys, opponents might have to be on the lookout for not just Haliburton but a real threat down-low. After what seemed like an eternity of struggles from three point range, the Cyclones were finally able to put together one of the best shooting performances of the season at a time when the team was in desperate need of a fix for an offense that had put up 55 and 52 points in its previous two games. But the key wasn’t just how effective Iowa State was from three-point range, it was the added factor of having a physical presence in the post that finally allowed

Iowa State to show just how dynamic this offense can be. Obviously, if you watched Iowa State basketball this year, consistency has been removed from the entirety of its season — which is why the Cyclones must not shy away from what clearly worked against the Cowboys. Solomon Young had the best game of his career as a Cyclone with career-highs of 27 points, 13 free throws and 15 free throw attempts on Tuesday. The redshirt-junior’s breakout game was not only a huge boost for himself after being benched just conference games ago, but it also shows a boost of what Iowa State needs to continue. Don’t just take my word for it: Young’s teammates knew what having a presence down-low would mean for the Cyclone offense. Over and over, Haliburton or Rasir Bolton, who are both not afraid of finding their own shot, made it a point of emphasis to continue feeding the big-men. Head Coach Steve Prohm made note that all throughout Tuesday ’s game, Haliburton repeatedly yelled to his fellow teammates to “throw it in” to Young, who would usually end up being fouled on his way up for an easy layup. If the Cyclones continue to value having a big presence in the paint and throwing the ball inside to establish a legitimate post threat, all while getting the ball to their best scoring threats without the defense loading up in their face, that can only make life easier for the rest of the team. Prohm said that he wanted to establish a post presence against the Cowboys, and it worked to a tee, making it even

more important to continue that game plan against Iowa State’s upcoming schedule of highly ranked opponents. The Cyclones have been forced to play in front of the big lineups that teams like Baylor, Texas Tech and Kansas have thrown at them, making it all the more important to be committed to generating a productive post-game. The game-plan of getting the ball down low certainly helped Iowa State’s top two scorers. Bolton and Haliburton were not nearly defended at the level they were against Texas Tech and Baylor, thanks to the defense having to respect the threat of Young inside. Bolton and Haliburton took advantage of the defense having to focus on Young more and more, with the sophomore guards combining for 41 points, including 10-15 from three. Although Iowa State is still on the outside looking in at the top teams in the conference sitting 2-4 in Big 12 play, Tuesday’s combination of a legitimate threat inside that also allows for easier looks for Iowa State’s top perimeter scorers leaves the Cyclones better off than what they were just a week ago. This successful type of outing must continue for Iowa State for the rest of the season if they want even a thought of making the NCAA Tournament. Mike Boynton, head coach of the Cowboys, said it himself, if Iowa State plays like they did on Tuesday night with a dominant post presence and perimeter shooting left open more than in previous games, the Cyclones will become a tough out from here on. “If the combination is that good, then you got real issues,” Boynton said.

OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTED Oklahoma State comes into the weekend as a perennial powerhouse in Big 12 wrestling, and Iowa State has the chance to prove itself as a top team in the Big 12 and in the nation with a win over the Cowboys. Not only does Iowa State get another shot at a top 10 ranked team in Oklahoma State, but they also have plenty of opportunities to pick up individual signature wins amongst individual weight classes. Oklahoma State will be bringing in plenty of top 15 guys when it makes the trip out to Ames, Iowa. The ranked guys coming in for the Pokes include: No. 4 Nick Piccininni (125 pounds), No. 11 Kaden Gfeller (141), No. 3 Boo Lewallen (149), No. 9 Travis Wittlake (165), No. 12 Joseph Smith (174) and No. 11 Dakota Geer (197). “[I’m] really excited; any time you get a top 10 matchup, or any matchup for that matter, it’s exciting, especially competing at home,” said redshirt junior Alex Mackall. “[Coach Kevin] Dresser said that we haven’t beaten this team in 10 years, so the opportunity to do it at home is going to be really awesome.” Getting a win over the Cowboys, as well as picking up some potential individual signature wins, may give the Cyclones a massive confidence boost and some momentum as they work toward March. PROGRAM PROGRESSION Since taking the reins of the wrestling program three years ago, Head Coach Kevin Dresser said he has noticed some major changes in the culture surrounding Iowa State wrestling. Wrestling at Iowa State has been gaining more and more interest from the fans as Dresser and company try to turn Iowa State into one of the elite teams in the country. “One of the very first things that excited me about this opportunity, almost three years ago now, was the fact that Hilton Coliseum is such an electric place to wrestle,” Dresser said. The wrestlers also echo Dresser’s excitement about the increasing love for Iowa State wrestling over their time at Iowa State. “It’s crazy,” said redshirt junior Ian Parker. “I remember my first dual in Hilton was against Drexel; we actually lost that dual, but I remember just the excitement of Hilton.” With the returning talent along with all of the recruits Dresser has brought in, the excitement around wrestling may only go up from here. THE 149 SITUATION Cyclone fans have been awaiting the return of usual starter and No. 7 ranked Jarrett Degen after Degen got injured back at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational. Waiting for the Cyclones on Sunday is the No. 3 guy at 149, so it’ll be a big match for whoever makes it out on the mat. Dresser confirmed Degen has been training, but it’s not set in stone that the redshirt junior will return on Sunday. “If we think he’s ready to go, he’s going to be ready to go,” Dresser said. “We’ll probably weigh in two guys there, but we’ll have a pretty good idea on Saturday.” If Degen doesn’t make his return, Ryan Leisure will resume his role at 149, as he’s recorded a 3-3 record in the place of the NCAA All-American.

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Iowa State Daily

LIMELIGHT

REVIEW

Mac Miller: Leaving a legacy Miller’s release ‘Circles’ sets high bar for 2020 BY COLLIN.MAGUIRE @iowastatedaily.com Mac Miller’s posthumous release “Circles” acts as a companion to Miller’s 2018 release “Swimming.” However, the two projects contain different styles. It’s apparent Miller poured his heart into this one. Miller died of an accidental drug overdose in September 2018, creating ripples in the realm of hip-hop and the music industry as a whole. Miller and his team were in the process of creating the project at the time of his passing, but his vision was never lost. His family left a post on his Instagram stating, “This is a complicated process that has no right answer. No clear path. We simply know that it was important to Malcolm for the world to hear it. “Circles”carries a different sound in comparison to the rest of Miller’s discography. Miller burst into the scene as a charismatic rapper from Pittsburgh and began to gain some traction with his mixtape “K.I.D.S.”This tape was home to some fan favorites like “Nikes On My Feet” and “Knock Knock.” With this final release, Miller’s career has finally come full circle. As he became a larger entity in hip-hop, his own artistic flare began to develop. As Miller grew, he began to write about topics many artists would struggle to put

to paper. In today’s music lens, it’s clear he always possessed a strong share of versatility. Living a free-spirited life was always something Miller preached to his fans. Despite his demons, his smile remained true, and he led a lot of his listeners out of darkness. “Circles” was the perfect bit of closure for him and his fanbase. Miller worked closely with producer Jon Brion throughout the process of “Swimming.” Brion acted as the figure to carry out Miller’s vision with “Circles.” Brion has worked with artists of the likes of Missy Elliott, Kanye West, Beyoncé and many more. The slow-paced title track gets the ball rolling on the album. In this track, we hear Miller sing about being stuck in cycles everyday of his life. This sets the stage for him to tackle subjects surrounding his cluttered mind. Throughout his career, Miller blossomed in terms of lyricism, but his singing voice wasn’t fully established until this final turn of his career. “Circles” is the perfect intro track as Miller fills the room—or headphones—with his voice. “Blue World” is an immediately gripping track with a cool little sample of The Four Freshmen’s,“It’s a Blue World.” But a trippy sample switch-up, courtesy of Disclosure’s Guy Lawrence, ties everything together as the first hook ensues. As the most hip-hop oriented song on the track, Miller’s artistry never seemed blurred. Themes regarding the ups and downs of life were heavily involved. Miller reminisces about the good times listening to music with his ex-girlfriend, pop star Ariana Grande.

This track displays a high production level and how Miller could really walk hand-in-hand with any sound his team threw at him. “Good News” was dropped as the standalone single for the album, accompanied by the announcement of this final album’s release. In this track, we hear Miller alluding to depression, a common topic in his last release, “Swimming.” The song begins with Miller following a light instrumental by saying, “I spent the whole day in my head.” Miller was always a free-spirited character, and in this track, some of that energy seeps right through. Another line in the first verse reads, “Got the cards in my hand, I hate dealing, yeah,” alluding to Miller wishing he could just live a simple life rather than being an important figure and meaning so much to others. Miller excelled vocally and lyrically in this track regarding past relationships. He sings on a delicate beat produced by Eric Dan and DAVID x ELI. This track is among the most unique tracks on the record. It’s clear the producers took working with Miller very seriously, as “Woods” makes up one of the many beautiful songs on “Circles.” “Surf ” was produced by Miller and Brion and acts as a perspective into the artist’s mental state. Miller discusses how he views himself and the self-esteem issues that clouded his judgement each day. Miller’s laid-back yet appealing singing voice compliments some beautiful sections filled with guitar playing. “Surf ” stands out as one of the top performances on the project and acts as a great lead into the concluding track “Once A Day.”

COURTESY OF WARNER RECORDS INC. Collin Maguire reviews Mac Miller’s posthumous release “Circles.” The album is a second project connected to “Swimming.” Maguire’s final verdict is 9/10.

This track was originally leaked in October at the “Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life” concert. The song acts as a wonderful conclusion and is the shortest track on “Circles,” less than three minutes in duration. Miller begins the final verse by saying, “Don’t keep it all in your head,” again, another allusion to mental health struggles. But this reference acts as a direct message to the listener, encouraging them to open up and talk about their struggles. Malcom McCormick displayed his dynamic talent through personal introspection in his music, and “Circles” was the perfect way to close out the legacy. Thank you for all you’ve done; rest up. Final Verdict: 9/10

TATE WEAVER/ IOWA STATE DAILY Grandmaster Slice performs by rapping and dancing along to his music in the Maintenance Shop. Slice, Lizzy Poppyseed and Bleujack preformed on Jan. 25, 2019, for last year’s Ames Winter Classic.

Ames Winter Classic to feature four local acts BY FAITH.VENENGA @iowastatedaily.com Friday marks the ninth annual Ames Winter Classic hosted in the Memorial Union Maintenance Shop. The free and open to the public event features four local bands from Ames. Each band brings a different tone to the stage. Post-rock group Mountain Eats Mountain will be the first band performing, featuring three different guitars plus drums on stage. This band fits the ’90s vibes within the postrock era. After Mountain Eats Mountain, Strong Like Bear will be performing. The band has played together since 2006, writing music that shows off their harmonies, and they have become a mainstay in Iowa music playing all

across the state. The band has recorded their own EPs and albums, including taking part in an album that paid tribute to Pink Floyd and Black Sabbath. They intend to release a new album this year. Out of the four bands playing, Strong Like Bear is the most alternative. Bitter Canyon will be the third band performing, but they have more of a soul and roots feeling with the feature of an acoustic guitar. The band Tires will be the headlining act of the night. Tires will be playing mainly experimental electronic pop. The band is mostly instrumental and has noise that is driven and chaotic but that surprisingly blends well together. The M-Shop doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF AMERICA, FROM TOM STEYER Your concerns about climate are completely justified and on target. It's ridiculously unfair for you to inherit an uninhabitable planet because self-interested politicians refuse to stand up to corporations. But they can’t dismiss you. Your voices rise with the conviction of truth and the willingness to act. You’ve called yourselves “the voiceless future of humanity,” but you are not voiceless. For too long, members of my generation have chosen short-term profit over anything else, even people’s lives. But you’ve broken through — using every tool at your disposal to demand a voice. It’s imperative for those in power to treat the climate crisis with the urgency it demands. I'm the only candidate who will openly make fighting climate change my number one priority. If it's not number one, it won't get done ... and it has to get done. On the first day of my presidency, I will declare the climate crisis a national emergency and invoke the emergency powers of the executive office, including enacting power plant regulations, instilling stricter pollution standards on cars, and revamping building codes. I will hold all corporate polluters accountable for their environmental crimes against humanity. No other candidate sees it this way, but we have no choice — we’re running out of time. It’s why I left my company a decade ago to start NextGen America, and worked with students all across the U.S. to mobilize the largest youth voter registration and turnout effort in American history. Young people lead the charge; and in 2020 you’ll vote out the most corrupt president this country has ever seen. Climate justice is at the heart of this struggle. Far too much pollution is located in communities that lack political agency, and especially in communities of color. My climate justice plan (tomsteyer.com/climate) focuses on bringing justice to those whose air and water has been poisoned by corporations over decades of discriminatory, environmentally racist policies. We must redress this historic and continued discrimination if we are going to build a better America and transform our economy safely and equitably.

On day one of my presidency, I will declare the climate crisis a national emergency and invoke the emergency powers of the executive office.

When we put justice at the center of fighting climate change, we'll bring this country together and create millions of good, high-paying, green jobs in the process. The future of this planet and our economic future can only be assured together. We must turn the most powerful tool in history — the American economy — toward healing our planet, restoring our communities, and building a government that is truly of, by, and for the people. This is the election that will determine the course of all our lives. Trump has made it clear that he is willing to destroy our health and our planet to please the oil and gas industry. We must stop him. We can safeguard our futures while restoring the health of the planet. We can become global leaders again through climate action. And together, we can win. Regardless of who you’re voting for in 2020, I know you’ll show up. I know you’ll speak out. I know you’ll vote, because there’s so much at stake — everything. Let’s save the world, and let’s do it together.

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TOM STEYER, DEMOCRAT FOR PRESIDENT