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Welcome to Iowa State University orientation! We are thrilled that you have chosen to begin your adventure here as a member of the Cyclone Family! Iowa State is a special place – a major research university with the feel of a small, close-knit community. As a land-grant institution with more than 100 majors and 800 clubs and organizations, Iowa State offers something for everyone both inside and outside the classroom. Your college experience should include a healthy combination of scholarly coursework and co-curricular activities. Be sure to explore new interests and step outside your comfort zone through opportunities in academics, athletics,
the arts, leadership and research programs and campus and community events. This is an exciting time for you, and our faculty and staff are here to help you succeed. They are not only renowned educators, they are caring mentors and advisers who are eager to assist you in pursuing your passions and reaching your goals. Don’t ever hesitate to reach out and ask for help! Every one of you comes to Iowa State with different backgrounds, beliefs, talents and goals. We value this diversity. The opportunity to engage people and positions that are different from you is one of the key reasons you come to college; it enables you to challenge the status quo, expand your perspective and
grow. Equally important is our commitment to a campus environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and included. As Cyclones, we must strictly adhere to the Principles of Community at all times: respect, purpose, cooperation, richness of diversity, freedom from discrimination and the honest and respectful expression of ideas. Despite our differences, from this day on there is one thing we all have in common – we are Iowa State Cyclones! Good luck on your new adventure, and I look forward to seeing you on campus this fall!
COURTESY OF IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Letter from interim president
Benjamin Allen was president of the University of Northern Iowa from 2006 to 2013. Before that Allen was Iowa State’s
Sincerely, Benjamin J. Allen Iowa State Interim President
provost and dean of the College of Business.
Cyclones, It’s about that time. Time to kick off another year here in Ames. My name is Cody West and I am currently the Student Governement President at Iowa State University. It is an exciting time at Iowa State. Student activities and organizations are lively, while the classroom experience and research being done here are changing the world. Walking across the stage at graduation may seem like forever away but it will be here before you know it. During your time here, I hope you realize that Student Government is a resource for you. It is our duty to advocate for and empower students to make our university a better place for all. We need students just like you to get involved in the process and 8
make your voice heard. It is your responsibility to play an active role in bettering the community around you. I challenge you to get to know your representatives and communicate with them regularly. Become a part of campuswide conversations. Check out stugov. iastate.edu to stay up to date on what we are doing and swing by our offices in the Memorial Union when you can. If I can give you any advice it would be to put yourself out there. Pour your heart and soul into your time at Iowa State and I promise you will not be disappointed. Try it all, at least once, whether that be experiencing “Hilton Magic,” a day at Jack Trice, listening to a world renowned lecturer or eating pancakes on Central Campus just before mass campaniling, don’t walk away from
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this place knowing you missed an opportunity. For all the late nights, midterm cramming sessions and stressful group projects, I can assure you it will be worth it. Change your major, try something new, but more importantly, find yourself and become comfortable with who you truly are. Surround yourself with those who support and encourage you, and make memories that will last far beyond your time here. You have made an excellent decision in choosing Iowa State. We are happy to have you here! Welcome home.
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Letter from StuGov president
Cody West, a senior in biology, previously served as the Student Government Vice President for the 2016-17 academic year.
Best wishes, Cody West Student Government President
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Letter from the athletics director On behalf of our staff and coaches, along with several hundred of your peers – who participate in intercollegiate athletics for the Cyclones – it’s my pleasure to welcome you to Iowa State University. We are excited to have you join Cyclone Nation and hope that Iowa State Athletics will be an integral part of your collegiate experience. The student support for our athletics programs is the foundation for any success we achieve on the field or the court. Students bring an energy that sets the pace for the entire game-day atmosphere. We need and want your support. Our coaches love
to brag about the loyalty and passion of our student fan base. It’s our sincere hope that you buy tickets, attend games, cheer loudly and wear your cardinal and gold proudly. To encourage your involvement, we’re offering an “All Sports Package,” which provides tickets to football and men’s basketball (except for holiday break) games as well as a game-day t-shirt and membership in Cyclone Alley. This package – as long as supplies last (850 are held for a freshmen lottery) – is your only way to get a season ticket for men’s basketball this year. The package is available for $249. Starting this fall, all ISU students will receive free admission
to all home women’s basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, wrestling and gymnastics events. For admittance to these events, students will need to present only their student ID. We look forward to seeing you on Sept. 2 when Coach Matt Campbell and his Cyclones open the football season at Jack Trice Stadium against Northern Iowa. Go Cyclones!
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Jamie Pollard is in his second decade as the Director of Athletics at Iowa State University. During that time
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athletics saw its highest graduation rate in 2009.
Students, All of us from the Iowa State Daily want to welcome you to Iowa State and wish you the best of luck. We hope your time here is successful and worthwhile, but more importantly, we hope you’ll make us part of your adventure — and here’s why: One of the great and scary things about college is stepping outside of your comfort zone. You’ll be exposed to new information, new people, new ideas and new ways of thinking that will challenge many of the beliefs you came here with. This time will not only be for learning about yourself, but also for learning about your community and what role you play in it. Staying informed is an important aspect of being involved on campus. The Daily is here to serve you in that regard.
The Daily exists to provide information you want and need in our news, sports, arts and entertainment, food, fitness and fashion sections, and to lead community conversations through our opinion section. The purpose of our news content is to provide fair, complete and accurate coverage about issues relevant to the ISU and Ames communities. Opinion content is meant to spark public discourse by providing opinion-based content supported by facts and sound reasoning. Our opinion coverage also extends to providing a space for community members to voice their perspectives in letters to the editor, and we encourage you to write to us and join in the conversations that provoke and promote change for the better.
Not only can you learn about Student Government, events on campus, athletics, key issues, health, entertainment and so many more ISU topics, but you also can get this information in many different forms. The Daily offers a daily newspaper available on stands around campus, 24/7 online content, social media content, app content and events on campus — all of which are free to students. As you prepare for your adventure at Iowa State, we challenge you to be an active member of this community by consuming our platforms. Stay informed. Keep an open mind. Hear what other people have to say. Be a part of the conversation.
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Letter from the Daily’s editor in chief
Emily Barske, senior in journalism and mass communications, was the editor in chief of the Iowa State Daily for 2016-17 and was reappointed to editor in chief for 2017-18.
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IOWA STATE BY THE NUMBERS STATS FROM THE FALL 2016 SEMESTER
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STUDENTS An increase of 659 from Fall 2015
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SPORTS TEAMS
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39 FRATERNITIES
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hen you come into college, everyone has a piece of advice to give, but some of the best and most relevant advice will come from people who have also recently gone through that transition from high school to college. With tips ranging from organization to healthy lifestyles, here is what Iowa State students want incoming freshmen to know.
“Make sure to plan out how much time you are going to do homework before you watch any Netflix or scroll through social media.” –HAILEY WALLER, JUNIOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ANTHROPOLOGY
“Invest in September, meaning at the beginning of the transition to college, students should invest their time in their academics and build a firm foundation so that later in the semester it is more smooth and less stressful.”
“Make a bucket list of all the things you want to accomplish during your four years and keep crossing stuff out and adding to it.” –MCKENZIE THIESEN, SENIOR IN SPANISH AND GLOBAL RESOURCE SYSTEMS
–ZACHARY HIGGS, FRESHMAN IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
“Partying every weekend is fun at first but gets boring after a while.”
“During your freshman year, attempt to be healthier by creating a workout plan and doing the best to eat healthy. There are so many intramural clubs to join.”
“Keep your mind open. You never know what direction your first year of college will push you, and it might lead you somewhere fantastic.”
“Be organized and stay on top of things academically, so that you will have time to be with friends.”
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The ins and outs of meal bundles By Jake.Dalbey @iowastatedaily.com
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ating balanced and hearty meals is one of the many keys to successfully navigating college life. Whether it’s a quick afternoon snack or an after-practice chowdown, consistently eating meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner can seem like an intimidating task. However, if you have one of Iowa State’s many meal options, finding food on campus is an easy and convenient process.
USING A MEAL When arriving on campus you have the option of purchasing several meal plans. Each plan outlines the number of meals, as
well as dining dollars in some plans, and will determine how many times a semester you may purchase a bundle from one of the many dining centers. New to the 2017-2018 fall semester is the addition of unlimited meal options that do not limit students on how many times a meal may be used in a semester.
DINING DOLLARS Functioning similarly to CyCash, dining dollars can be used at various cafés, convenience stores and vending machines to purchase items not available as an individual meal bundle. This could include coffee, snacks, drink and meal sides.
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THE OPTIONS Meal options are broken into two areas that offer different bundle combinations. Those who live within the Iowa State residence system will fall under the required area and have three meal options. Those within Wallace and Wilson, SUV, Fredrickson Court, Iowa State West, Legacy Tower and off campus are known as “voluntary areas.” Those within this area may pick any of the plans, including the silver and bronze plans.
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CHOOSING A PLAN As an incoming college student, value is important when considering which meal plan to purchase upon arriving at Iowa State. Giving the $130 difference between the standard gold plan and the first unlimited option, Iowa State Dining Director Mohamed Ali sees the Cyclone unlimited plan as the best overall value. “With this plan you don’t have to worry about not getting snacks and can go back whenever between 6:45 and 11 p.m.,” Ali said. “If you divide up the $130 over 16 weeks you’re paying just $8 to cover all your snacks for an entire week.” By giving unlimited options, Iowa State Dining hopes students will take advantage of building communities around food, such as going as a hall to get frozen yogurt at night, as well as allowing small
Plates of Mediterranean chicken with couscous sit at the Hickory’s venue at Seasons Marketplace. Seasons is located in the Maple-Willow-Larch commons and has six different venues that all offer a variety of different items.
eaters the opportunity to consume more meals spread out across the day, while larger meal eaters can eat in large amounts day and night.
HEALTHY EATING Though misconceptions may say that eating healthy is difficult in a campus setting and on a college
budget, ISU Dining is confident it’s not only possible but easy. “It’s incredibly possible to eat healthy, everything in moderation and everything in balance,” said marketing coordinator for Iowa State dining and residence Brittany Rutherford. “With our fresh fruits and vegetables, if you tried to buy
these ingredients separately at a store it would be expensive, so we give you those options.” With calories posted on all dining hall dishes and an area with-in the new Friley Windows dining hall dedicated to vegan cooking, students are free to pick and choose a variety of healthy dishes.
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You have your Department of Residence approved packing list, but everyone you ask seems to have a different opinion on what to bring to college. Here we include advice from community advisers and our own staff.
Dorm needs and do nots By Jill.O’Brien @iowastatedaily.com
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orm shopping can be an undertaking, especially when you don’t know what you absolutely need and what you absolutely don’t. Some items might seem like essentials, but they end up taking up too much space in the room, and realizing that something critical was forgotten can be a pain. The Department of Residence provides a list of what to bring
with what seem like obvious items, like bedding, basic bathroom items and shower shoes (even if you live in a suite-style bathroom and share with a smaller amount of people), but everyone’s opinion on what is ‘necessary’ can vary. If living in a dorm, a mini refrigerator and microwave would be necessary for any cold food storage. Wallace and Wilson halls are the only dorms that come with a MicroFridge, which is a stackable microwave and refrigerator, but requirements for refrigerator
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and microwave dimensions can be found on the Department of Residence website. Certain items that may have been left behind can be difficult to buy on move-in day. For instance, school supplies are on everyone’s list, but buying them beforehand may turn out to be easier than buying them the week of or before classes. “It’s not like people need to have everything they’ll need for classes, but when there’s thousands of other students that realize
they forgot notebooks and only a few stores carry them, they go fast,” said Megan Slattery, sophomore in nutritional science and community advise in Maple Hall. Since every dorm is different in terms of floor plan, bed type and floor type, some items may be unnecessary, especially if those items can be easily accessed in a residence hall. “Personally, I don’t think a vacuum is necessary,” said Hannah Zulk, sophomore in kinesiology and health and community advise
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in the Memorial Union. “I know the MU has one to check out and I am pretty sure Martin Hall had one, too. It just takes up space in the room.” However, if a room is carpeted, bringing a vacuum may be necessary for routine cleaning. A hall can also choose to spend funds on a vacuum. The Department of Residence also clearly outlines what students are NOT allowed to bring into residence halls. Items like candles, extension cords and personal air conditioners are not allowed in dorm rooms. Bringing these items into a room is a violation of university policy handbook, and could result in disciplinary action or charges from the university. Questions? Head over to http://www.housing.iastate. edu/move/bring to find the full list of what to/what not to bring to move in day.
Shopping for what you need to live in your residence hall can be exciting or it can be an undertaking.
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REFRIGERATOR Necessary for any and all food that you want to keep in your dorm. MICROWAVE Also important for all things food related. SHELVES/STORAGE BINS While they may be cumbersome on the drive to school, they will hold all the extra junk that doesn’t fit in a chest of drawers, and you can store virtually anything your heart desires, from towels to sheets to toiletries.
can throw on a clean set and not have to worry about immediately doing laundry. KEURIG For all coffee fanatics and unfortunate 8 a.m. class participants, this is a must. K-Cups can be found in bulk in many department stores. POWER STRIPS From cable cords to 10-foot phone chargers, having multiple power strips is key in order to have a power source for every single item that has a plug-in in the room. DECORATIONS While a dorm room tends to be small and not conducive to large deco rations, photos and little trinkets help to make a small space feel like home.
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he summer before college starts is equal parts busy and daunting. With dorm shopping and cramming in time with friends and family before move-in day, there are plenty of things to do that will make the last summer at home one to remember. Here are a few summer-before-college staples from freshmen to freshmen to create memories you can keep after everyone goes their separate ways. Doing things with friends is usually at the top of the agenda, like spending as much time together before everyone’s respective move-in day. Road trips make for scenic views, lots of laughter and lots of memories. “I went to Gatlinburg, Tennessee with my best friend for two weeks,” said Makayla Boring, freshman in pre-architecture. “We went whitewater rafting, tubing and canoeing one day. “Not quite a goodbye, but it was nice to have a time together where we didn’t have to worry about school or anything else going on.” A road trip doesn’t have to be to a far-off locale, but a long drive, a solid playlist and a fun destination provides something to look forward to and time to unwind. While spending time with those closest to you may be what makes the summer before college bittersweet, it’s also a time to do things for yourself, whether it be finishing a mountain of books, getting a drastic haircut you’ve been waiting for or taking time for self-improvement. “Right before school I went on a huge diet and lost 25 pounds
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because I wanted to be happy with myself at school,” said Andrea Thompson, freshman in public relations. “Overall I’m extremely glad I did it because I’ve been much happier with myself and more confident with myself as well.” Other activities, like hanging out with family, are also fun for the summer before college, as that goodbye will be as rough on them as you. Let them take you out for lunch or ice cream, and listen to the same stories over and over again, because it could be a while before you have to hear them again. Have fun, enjoy the people around you and enjoy yourself before your Iowa State adventure begins.
CHECKLIST Although these fun summer activities are great ways to make the most of your last days before college, Liz Kurt, director of New Student Programs, recommends that students do these things to prepare for their first days at Iowa State: • Explore AccessPlus throughout the summer. • Verify ISU alert information • Add emergency contact information. • Select a meal plan with ISU Dining, if you haven’t done so. • Check your mailing address for accuracy. • View move-in details. Plan to move into your
residence hall before Destination Iowa State. • Ask parents, family and friends to contribute your educational expenses by purchasing an educational gift certificate that can help reduce the fees on your university billing statement, also known as your U-Bill. • Review your class schedule for accuracy. Room locations will be released after August 1. • Watch for your U-Bill after August 1. A message will be sent to your Iowa State email address to tell you the bill is available. • Verify your financial aid status. • Submit all required forms.
• Your first U-Bill payment is due August 20. • Submit your immunizations online by following the instructions on the Student Health Center menus of the Student Tab. • Contact your roommate to coordinate who will bring what. • Reserve your textbooks at the Iowa State University Bookstore website. • Submit all final transcripts of high school and/or college credit earned during high school to the Office of Admissions. • Attend events and activities at Destination Iowa State. • Begin classes the following Monday.
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Student commuters living in Ames can start getting permits on August 14 at 9 a.m. Those from out of town can get permits July 20 at 9 a.m. These are also $148 for the academic year. Commuters may also park in designated lots for free and take CyRide’s orange route onto campus. Permits are available for the Ames Intermodal Facility, which offers reduced prices and is located on the southwest side of campus. Permits can be purchased beginning August 19 at 7 a.m.
tudents on and off campus who wish to park their vehicles during the school year may not know where to park. To avoid fines, here are the places to park on campus and when to get permits.
RESIDENCE HALL PERMITS Residence hall parking permits are available for freshmen to purchase July 19 at 7 a.m. Residence hall parking and Frederiksen Court as well as Schilletter and University Village permits are $148 for the academic year, according to the parking website. Students will normally receive their permit in the mail within the first week before class.
MEMORIAL UNION PARKING RAMP Students are able to park in the Memorial Union parking ramp at any time by paying an
hourly fee or buying a parking pass in advance. Kim Hasstedt, the parking and transportation attendant, said permits are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis, and students can request these passes by going online. Once a student’s request is approved, they must pick up the materials within 10 business days. To apply and view prices of the different permit options, go to http://www.mu.iastate.edu/ parking--maps/parking/parking-ramp-permit-application/.
PARKING LOTS Free commuter parking is in lots A3, A4, B4, B5 and B6. Paid commuter lots are Lots 29, 68 and 119. There is also pay-by-the-hour parking for 75
cents per hour in Lot 100 by Lied Recreation Center, East Campus Parking Deck on east campus and Lot 21 on the west side of campus. To see a map of campus with locations of parking lots, visit http://www.fpm.iastate.edu/maps/
STADIUM PARKING Some students may opt for a slightly more affordable lot by parking at Jack Trice Stadium. Permits are only $107 per year and CyRide has a stop near the stadium to give a ride to campus or into town. Students must move their vehicle from the lot by midnight the night before a home football game. During the weekends, many lots on campus that are normally reserved are
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open to students driven out by fans. Any lot that has a 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekday restriction is open to students who wish to park there during the weekend of game day.
PARKING TICKETS If students do not have a pass that allows them to park in a specific lot, they could face a number of parking tickets. Tickets will be charged to a student’s U-Bill and ways to pay can be found on the ISU Parking Division’s website. Additional tickets can build up if the vehicle is not moved in a timely manner. Parents or guests that find the bright yellow ticket packet on their windshield can fill out a Visitor Void on the parking division’s website, but this can only be done up to three times per vehicle.
Color-coded stickers are used to designate parking permits for lots on campus property.
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Stuck in the lot? Students that are having car trouble can call the Help Van at 515-294-4444. The Help Van is there to assist students with jump-starting cars, changing a flat tire, shoveling snow or offering a ride to and from the nearest gas station for fuel. The Help Van hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Transferring credits can seem like a hassle, but not doing it can stall your academic career.
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ransferring credits may not seem like an exciting use of time, but it’s extremely important for your academic career, and here’s why. ISU will put your academic career on hold if any transcripts from high school or alternate institutions are not accounted for. This is called an admissions hold; it bars students from registering for classes, and it can be a nuisance if not properly dealt with. Admission holds exist for the sake of academic honesty. Transcripts are academic records, and you are held accountable for your coursework when you are a student. Credit transfers can help you graduate as planned, or point out certain academic deficiencies. Even if you think a credit transfer might hold back your
scholastic career, you must follow through with it. Nothing on your transcripts can hurt you more than presenting no transcripts at all. So how do you transfer all your credits? If you are a new or incoming student, start by contacting the ISU Office of Admissions, which is located on Union Drive on the second floor of the Enrollment Services Center. You can mail your high school transcripts or deliver them in person at 2433 Union Drive. Make sure to address your letters to the Office of Admissions at room 100 of the Enrollment Services Center. If you took a course through another institution since enrolling at ISU, you need to submit an official transcript to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts can be requested online, via mail or fax or picked up in person. Expect to pay a fee when doing this.
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Domestic transcripts typically arrive within two weeks, while international transcripts can take twice as long. Keep in mind all colleges and universities have their own policies regarding credit transfers. The variety of courses offered is mirrored by the variety of possible policies students may encounter. Generally, if you pass a college-level course at one regionally accredited institution, credit for that course can be granted at another regionally accredited institution. A maximum of 65 academic credits and 16 career and technical credits are transferrable from community colleges and two-year schools. Credit transfers from four-year schools are unlimited. Transit is an online tool students can use to see how their credits may be transferred.
Transit is a database made up of all courses credit transfers documented at Iowa State. Check www. transit.iastate.edu. According to Kelly Frielsleben, an associate director of admissions at ISU, credit transfers are “an extremely individual process,” and can vary based on a student’s major. It is the goal of ISU Admissions to make sure everyone’s credits are transferred optimally. Want to see if your credits transferred successfully? Log in to AccessPlus, click the “student” tab, select “admissions” on the left side of the screen, and then proceed to “transfer credit evaluation.” If you’re experiencing an admissions hold, don’t panic and don’t stress. Try to deal with it in a timely fashion, and contact your academic adviser or the Office of Admissions if you’re unsure of what moves to make.
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n high school, lecture style classrooms are the most common types of classes taken, but here at Iowa State, there is a much larger variety. Not only can the classroom be hundreds of times bigger, but there are also many other types of classes to take at Iowa State. “I came from a very small high school, and teachers would reach out to you and make sure your work was done,” said Chuck Neff, junior in chemical engineering. “Here at Iowa State, professors still care and want to help, but you have to reach out and take a more active role in your education.” The different course structures Iowa State has to offer include lecture, supplemental instruction, lab and recitation.
LECTURE The most common type of class is a lecture. A typical lecture can range from 13 to 300 students and is held in a large auditorium. The typical rundown is that the professor will stand at the front with a PowerPoint presentation and lecture for 50 to 75 minutes. Many students will be cramming notes into their laptop or notebook before the professor continues to the next slide. But don’t worry, many professors post PowerPoint slides on their Blackboard site.
LAB Lab courses are generally for the math and science courses at Iowa State. Lab is in addition to the lecture course, only it is in smaller numbers and has a more hands-on component to learning.
Lab classes offer real skill work in the science and research fields.
Students will typically have to fill out a lab journal and work independently or in groups to find their own answers. It is very important to pay great attention to detail in lab courses to get a good grade, which is separate from lecture in most cases.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION Supplemental instruction, commonly referred to as SI is a smaller setting for the much larger lectures that previous students
have found difficult. These types of course structures run in the science and engineering courses but make appearances in other classes as well. These courses are led by students to go over the material more thoroughly. Sessions are held typically three times a week and run for just under an hour. SI sessions are said to help raise students’ grades by half to a full letter grade if attended regularly. Many SI sessions are structured as discussion and rely heavily
on participation of students. The SI leaders work alongside the professors and can give great test tips since they have already taken the class with that professor before.
RECITATION Recitations are smaller versions of regular lectures. Recitation is a time to clarify and go over information in more detail that professors went over in lecture. These classes are helpful in going over more practice problems and get one-on-one help from someone who has mastered the material. “Recitation to me was a place to make a big university have a small town feel,” Neff said. “The teaching assistant or sometimes even professor could go more in depth on topics and spend time personalizing the session around topics students in the section were struggling with. You also do group work often, which helped me find a study group and connect with other students in similar majors,” he said.
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ree parking is one of the rarest resources at Iowa State. Although rare, it is not extinct – so here is the inside scoop of where to park your car if you don’t want to dish out money on a parking permit or parking tickets. “Currently the free parking is by the Iowa State Center,” said Mark Miller, director of parking at Iowa State University. The Iowa State Center is the buildings by Jack Trice Stadium and the large parking lot there. Geoff Huff, the Ames Police investigation commander and public information officer, said the Iowa State Center parking area is the best long-term
parking that is free in Ames if your housing does not have a long-term parking option. The parking lot may not be directly on campus, but the CyRide orange bus circulates to the parking lot. On-campus parking lots that say passes are required for a specific time period are free to use during off hours and all day on weekends. The specifics can be read on the sign posted at the entrance of each lot. Generally these lots require a pass from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m on the weekdays, and if you park in the lots during that time without a pass, you risk getting a fine. Iowa State Parking does not get funding from the school, meaning fees are needed to keep the department functioning.
“When you have expenses you have to generate revenue to pay for expenses,” Miller said. Using fees from the sale of parking passes, fees from the meter parking and tickets handed out from parking violations, the Iowa State parking department pays for expenses including snow removal and parking lot maintenance. In the city of Ames, there is some more free parking available, but there are usually signs giving restrictions on parking. “Some of the signs are a bit confusing,” said Huff. In particular the alternative parking can be confusing. Alternative parking requires cars to be moved from one side of the street to the other by a certain time. This is in order to
prevent cars from sitting idle in the street and to create turnover. Turnover is getting cars to move in order for other cars to be able to use the space made available. Signs state what time cars have to be moved by, and what days of the week and which side cars are allowed to park on. There is also a few hours of overlap where both sides of the street can be parked on, so Huff said it is important to know what the sign says in order to avoid parking on the side with more cars only to find out that it was the wrong side of the road. The final sign that is fairly common is a 48-hour parking sign. Like the name suggests, a car is only allowed to be parked in one place for 48 hours, then it must be moved.
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Ames Faith Directory Ames Foursquare Church 335 Bell Ave Suite 102 515-663-8804 Ames Jewish Congregation 3721 Calhoun Ave. 515-233-1347 Ames Mennonite Church 233 S. Walnut Ave. 515-233-6284 Ascension Lutheran Church 2400 Bloomington Road 515-232-3815 Baha’i Faith 714 Lynn Ave. 515-292-6587 Bethany Lutheran Church 3113 Diamond St. 515-232-1544 Bethesda Lutheran Church 1517 Northwestern Ave. 515-232-6256 Bild International 2400 Oakwood Rd. 515-292-7012 Body of Christ Church 114 5th. St. 515-296-0356 Bridgeway Church 1005 Top-O-Hallow Rd. 515-268-1728 Calvary United Methodist Church 1403 24th. St. 515-232-6329 Campus Baptist Church Lighthouse 112 S. Sheldon Ave. 515-292-7140 Crossroad Baptist Church 57011 U.S. Highway 30 515-232-6022 Chinese Evangelical Free Church of Ames 4911 Lincoln Way 515-233-4436
Christ Apostolic Faith Temple 405 Northwestern Ave. 515-233-5619
Harvest Vineyard Church 1627 S. High Ave. 515-290-6881
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 209 Colorado Ave. 515-292-2131
Christ Community Church 5501 George Washington Carver Ave. 515-232-2765
Heartland Baptist Church 3504 Grand Ave. 515-268-1721
St. Johns by the Campus Episcopal Parish 2338 Lincoln Way 515-292-6655
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2524 Hoover Ave. 515-232-0437 Church of the Nazarene 203 S. Kellogg Ave. 515-233-1402 Collegiate Presbyterian Church 159 N. Sheldon Ave. 515-292-2063 Collegiate United Methodist Church and Wesley Foundation 2622 Lincoln Way 515-292-6936 Community Church of Christ 104 N. Wilmoth Ave. 515-292-3774 Cornerstone Church of Christ 56829 U.S. Highway 30 515-232-5488 First Baptist Church of Ames 200 Lynn Ave. 515-292-9612
Korean Christian Reformed Church of Ames 1416 20th. St. 515-232-9581 Korean United Methodist Church 6147 U.S. Highway 69 515-233-1063 Lord of Life Lutheran Church 2126 Gable Lane 515-412-0565 Lifepointe Church 409 13th. St. 515-232-7111 Masjid Darul Arqum Mosque 1212 Iowa Ave. 515-292-3683 Memorial Lutheran Church 2228 Lincoln Way 515-292-5005 ReNew Community Church 200 Airport Rd. 515-268-1728
St. Paul Lutheran Church 610 15th. St. 515-232-5838 St. Thomas Aquinas Church & Catholic Student Center 2210 Lincoln Way 515-292-3810 Seventh Day Adventist Church 1303 Grand Ave. 515-232-1273 Stonebrook Community Church 3611 Eisenhower Ave. 515-232-6290 Trinity Christian Reformed Church 3626 Ontario St. 515-292-4676 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames 1015 N. Hyland Ave. 515-292-5960
Napier United Methodist Church 1595 Xenia Dr. 515-292-1482, 515-239-7248
United Church of Christ Congregational 217 6th. St. 515-232-9323
New Life Church 3505 S. Duff Ave. 515-232-2515
Unity Church of Ames 226 9th. St. 515-233-1613
North Grand Christian Church 919 30th. St. 515-232-1060
University Baptist Church SBC 2400 Mortensen Rd. Ste 103 515-292-5052
Northminister Presbyterian Church 1416 20th. St. 515-233-2450
University Lutheran Congregation & Student Center 2126 Gable Lane 515-292-7360
Friendship Baptist Church 2400 Mortensen Rd. 515-292-4539
CityChurch of Ames-Des Moines 2400 Oakwood Rd. 515-292-3620
Westside Church of Christ 107 Abraham Dr. 515-292-2969
Grand Avenue Baptist Church 612 24th. St. 515-232-8803
Saint Cecilia Church 2900 Hoover Ave. 515-233-3092
Willow Creek Church of the Open-Bible 1114 S. Dakota Ave. 515-292-3293
First Christian Church 611 Clark Ave. 515-232-5766 First Evangelical Free Church 2008 24th. St. 515-232-2765 First United Methodist Church 516 Kellogg Ave. 515-232-2750 Friends Meeting Quaker 121 S. Maple Ave. 515-292-3801
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owa State University offers a variety of different services on campus to help with student health and wellness. The main services on campus are Student Counseling, Thielen Student Health Center, Student Wellness and Recreation Services. All of them work together to serve students in the most productive and effective way.
STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICES Student Counseling Services is located in the Student Services Building on the third floor. The types of services it provides is counseling in individuals, couples and group modes, career exploration, consultation, educational presentations or workshops, testing, and crisis intervention. The Student Counseling Services website stated that its goal is to encourage positive development and mental health of ISU students and to effectively deal with student crises. Its services are focused on emotional, cognitive, behavioral, physical and spiritual components of students. Student Counseling Services encourages self-determined development, change and strives to help students realize their potential and push them toward their personal and academic goals. Student Counseling Services provides services to enrolled students as well as consultation to faculty, staff and administrators who work with students and to family members and other professionals involved with students. The services are accredited by the International Association of Counseling Centers. All members of the senior staff have an advanced graduate degree in the field of mental health. Each member also has a state license to practice or is completing the final steps toward the licensure.
STUDENT WELLNESS Student Wellness is a new department focused on making the best of your college experience at ISU. It is a one-stop department for information and resources related to student wellness and
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can help you get connected to campus resources that will help you be more successful at ISU. You can follow Student Wellness on Facebook at ISU Student Wellness and Twitter and Instagram at @bewellisu and use the hashtag #choosewellisu. In an interview with Mark Rowe-Barth, director of Student Wellness, many student questions were answered: Q: How can students find out more information besides on the Iowa State website? A: Our website is new and has only been up for about a month now and so is our social media. I encourage students to check those out. We have worked hard to build different resources and information for students into our website so they don’t have to go far to get answers. Q: What kinds of things can students come get help for? A: We may make a referral to other services on campus and that could be to places other than Thielen or Student Counseling Services. For example, if someone came in and was experiencing some stress related to struggling with grades, we might refer them to the Student Success Center. Q: Is there anything you would like current and future student to know?
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A: We are working on a variety of initiatives to help with mental health, stress and anxiety and sleep issues. We are looking at ways we can create a safer environment on campus related to drinking and other substances. We want to work on helping students with things that could negatively impact their lives on campus. We’ve already made great relationships with a handful of student organizations this year. If there are other students or student groups that are interested and want to bring us in to work with their organization, we are open to that. We’re here for undergrad and graduate students. Our whole focus is to help ISU students have a great college experience and to be well so that they can do well academically. Q: What makes you different than the other health and wellness places on campus? A: We work very closely with Thielen and Student Counseling Services. We merge together, but we focus to help students be connected to the appropriate resources and services. Our focus is on holistic wellness promotion and proactive prevention. In addition to robust clinical services, we also have efforts
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and initiatives that are focused on proactive and preventative measures because it’s so critically tied to student success, and we want our students to be successful in the classroom and personally in their lives while they’re here at Iowa State. Q: What is the most important thing you would like students to know about the services? A: We mainly interact with students by being out and about. We do that through building up an active, engaging social media presence and we just launched our website. Our student peer wellness educators will be out and about on campus doing pop-up programming outdoors and indoors on a variety of holistic wellness and health topics, engaging students, providing information resources and they will be doing presentations. We will meet students where they are to get them the information resources and services that they may be interested in and may not know about and are looking for. We have an office location but a lot of our work with health promotion is us being out there and engaging the campus community and working with student organizations.
THIELEN HEALTH CENTER Thielen is a full-service health center staffed with physicians, advanced registered nurse practitioners and trained health care professionals available to see you for your primary health care needs. The employees are able to treat a variety of illnesses and injuries right on campus with their laboratory and radiology unit. In addition, they have a physical therapy department and a pharmacy. It is a one-stop-shop so students don’t have to travel far to get help. In an interview with Deanna Sargent, marketing coordinator, and Erin Baldwin, director, many questions were answered. Q: What services you do you provide for students? A: We offer a large number of services for students. Our primary care providers can see students for multiple urgent care types of things like sore throat, flu, upper respiratory illness. Also things with mental health: depression, anxiety. Other things like low blood pressure, diabetes. We also provide physicals, women’s health issues and mental health services as well. We have a psychiatrist, a mental health nurse
practitioner and a pharmacy on the first floor. Additionally, we have a lab in the clinic and radiology unit for x-rays. There is also a travel clinic for people that are going to be traveling abroad. Q: What is the most important thing you would like students to know about the services? A: The health fee helps cover all the basic cost for the health care provider. We encourage people to check out the student scholar health insurance plan. It is very reasonably priced and covers everything at the Thielen Student Health Center. Students should also make sure to call early in the morning to be sure to get in at a good time. We are here to support students and make them successful so we try to go the extra mile for them. We will go a lot further in terms of education and service. It’s high-quality care we try to give to our students to make them successful. We don’t ever want cost to be a barrier to students, so if people need to be seen, they shouldn’t worry about money. Come in and get checked out, and we will work with you.
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Where to dine at ISU By Nicole.Miller @iowastatedaily.com
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owa State has a wide variety of dining centers around campus, varying from cafés and dining halls to convenience stores. There are 21 dining centers, with four of them being residential, three restaurants, 11 campus cafés and three convenience stores. Students can use their dining dollars at all 21 locations and can grab a meal bundle at 11 of them. With this many food options available, as well as countless vending machines located throughout campus, students are bound to have a close option to get food. Iowa State dining is undergoing changes that will start in this school year. Friley Windows, a new dining hall; Lance and Ellie’s, a sub shop that will replace Subway in the Memorial Union; and a food truck are a few of the new additions dining will be adding. Students will also be offered new meal plans similar to those used by The University of Iowa and The University of Northern Iowa. “The required areas are going from semester based with 200 meals, and we’re proposing a switch to any time structure, which takes your meals and that meal component so you can come in and out of the dining centers as much as you want,” said Brittney Rutherford, marketing coordinator for Iowa State Dining. “Students will no longer have to worry about the value of their meal and instead will be able to enter the dining center unlimited times throughout the day.” Additionally, Iowa State Dining will be integrating a new logo into dining areas on campus which will be unveiled in August 2017. Conversations, Union Drive Community Center, Seasons and Friley Windows are the four main dining centers on campus. UDCC has the largest dining capacity and serves the most students on a day to day basis. “My favorite dining hall was Conversations because I lived in Oak Elm and could walk downstairs at all hours and get chicken nuggets,” said Schuyler Staub, a sophomore in biology. Conversations is a popular place for students to eat, as they offer late-night express meals from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. “I like eating at Conversations because they
Different dining centers on campus have different atmospheres, but many follow similar menus.
have meal bundles for when you’re studying late at night and nothing else is open,” said Amber Vander Veen, a sophomore in apparel, merchandising and design.
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RESIDENTIAL DINING CENTERS
Bookends Cafe
Memorial Union Food Court Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Memorial Union ground floor Meals offered: CYs and Fries, Fresh Burrito Works, Chester’s Chicken, Cucina Italiana, The Dish, Godfather’s Pizza.
Conversations Dining Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Location: Richardson Court Meals offered: breakfast, deli and salad bar, grill, late night meal bundle. Coffee bar and ice cream.
Seasons Hours: 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Location: Maple-Willow-Larch Commons Meals offered: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Union Drive Community Center Hours: 6:45 a.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Memorial Union ground floor Meals offered: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Friley Windows Location: Friley Hall Meals offered: Hot food, vegan and vegetarian food area, salad bar, etc.
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CAFÉS Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Location: Parks Library, room 0184 Meals offered: Serves specialty drinks, deli sandwiches, pastries and other items
Froots Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Location: State Gym Meals offered: Smoothies, shakes and more healthy quick snacks
LINGO YOU SHOULD KNOW Late night meal bundle: This term is typically used in reference to Conversation’s “express meals” offered weekly from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Express meals are what used to be known as meal bundles and will be seen a lot as the future of ISU Dining. Dining Dollars: The amount varies by meal plan, but this is money that can be used for meal bundles, vending machines, c-stores, and a variety of other options. Express meal: An express meal consists of your choice of an entree, sides and drink. Optional continual service: Typically from 2:30 to 4 p.m., dining centers offer pasta, deli and salad bar service. This varies day to day depending on the dining location, as well as the times.
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MORRILL HALL Hopping from a library to a gym, a museum and a chapel, Morrill Hall now stands as Iowa State’s first LEEDcertified building with sustainable products to help the environment. Located on the Central Campus loop, Morrill Hall cannot be missed with its large silver sculpture framing the brick double staircase.
Pull out your Eno’s ladies and gentlemen, it’s hammocking season. Central Campus at Iowa State is full of trees and places to hang out with your friends on the lawn or hanging in a hammock. With lots of natural sunlight, greenery and the Campanile in the background, it will make for a quintessential ISU student shot. Gannon said Central Campus is one of the places he photographs the most. With the campanile and surrounding buildings, this space can look good no matter what season, he said.
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Trails circling Lake LaVerne, equipped with a canopy of trees, gives an earthy backdrop without having to leave campus. If Lancelot and Elaine are cooperating, the iconic Iowa State duo will add an extra something special to your Instagram. In addition to architecture, Gannon said that he likes to capture reflections when the weather is overcast. ALEXANDRA KELLY / IOWA STATE DAILY
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In order to keep your Instagram top notch during college, having the proper location is key. Well, classmates, that’s not a problem; Iowa State made Buzzfeed’s list for most beautiful campuses in the world, ensuring every inch is meant for your camera lens. Christopher Gannon, photographer and media production specialist for Iowa State, said Iowa State has a strikingly beautiful campus, and you can make beautiful pictures anywhere. However, we tried to narrow the list down to some key spots to photograph in your next years in college.
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ALUMNI CENTER The Alumni Center at Iowa State’s beautiful architecture and outdoor landscaping makes for the perfect place for weddings, reunions and much more. The landscaping surrounding the building has several gardens dedicated to different Iowa State momentums, all donated by Iowa State alumni.
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MACKAY HALL Home of the College of Human Sciences, MacKay Hall houses majors such as apparel design, event management, culinary food science and more. With creative juices flowing, the interior architecture provides an inspiring atmosphere. The large lecture hall is full of beautiful marble and glass, providing a classy area for photos.
CATT HALL Currently the home of the Liberal Arts and Sciences, Catt Hall is named after women’s activist Carrie Chapman Catt and features more than 3,600 bricks dedicated to women who have made an impact on society. Climb to the third floor balcony to see one of the best views the campus has to offer.
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REIMAN GARDENS “Another spot people don’t think of is Reiman Gardens,” Gannon said. “It’s kind of a sanctuary. A place away from campus that provides a nice bit of solitude and beauty.”
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From the inside out, the Memorial Union is one unique building. Between circling around the Zodiac, the historical Sun Room, to the fountain and the beautiful stairs leading down to Lincoln Way lined with greenery, the Memorial Union is an Iowa State gem.
No matter where you bring your camera, Gannon said students should be mindful of the season. “What looks beautiful in the spring could look average in the fall, and what looks beautiful in the fall could look average in the spring.” Although Gannon can’t pinpoint his favorite place to photograph, he said that the nice thing about Iowa State’s campus is that it continuously shifts with beauty and openness, and he suggests students get off the beaten path and enjoy exploring it.
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s you will soon realize, being a student is essentially a full-time job. Short of all the classwork and essays and exams and presentations, you’ll no doubt be involved in clubs and organizations before long. Even so, it’s important as an American citizen to keep informed. Read the news — and it doesn’t have to be in print. Keep up to date with what the Iowa Legislature is doing. Pay attention to the Ames City Council, Student Government and the InterResidence Hall Association. Local politics may not be sexy, but it’s what impacts you and your community the most. As such, they deserve your attention the most. Being a college student isn’t some “get out of jail free card” for remaining an active resident of our great, free country. It’s your prerogative to stay informed and stay involved. All the resources are out there. Short of reading your wonderfully, freely provided daily copy of the Iowa State Daily, the university provides a free online unlimited subscription to The New York Times to all its students. Take advantage of it. Of course most of us get our news from the Internet, possibly even from social media sites — and there’s no shame in that. Just make sure you’re getting the real thing. Like and follow credible, relevant, trustworthy organizations such as The Des Moines Register or National Public Radio. Ensure your feed isn’t swamped
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in worthless content, and keep an eye out for “fake news.” Staying informed is part of what it means to be an American citizen. Our globalized society works on an unceasing, unrelenting cycle. And you don’t have to view reading the news as some selfless, sacrificial act in becoming a responsible adult. It’s a selfish thing too. You’ll be better at
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making small talk. You’ll know what others are arguing and debating and commenting on. You’ll make connections with people you wouldn’t have before. As a graduating senior, I really wish I would have stayed informed in my underclassmen days. The university is undergoing some pretty impressive, dynamic changes, and it’s in all
our interests to stay engaged as it does. With each class of freshmen, the total enrollment seems to break some new record. ISU is growing, Ames is growing, and with that will come more conflict. Keeping up with the conflict is imperative, not just out of your duty as a student and citizen but because it’s in your interest.
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he first thing that I do in the morning is check my phone, and I’m sure that’s the first thing most of you do as well. Apps like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat can easily become an integral part of your daily routine, or eventually become a real addiction. According to socialmediatoday.com, young adults spend up to nine hours a day on social media, which translates to five years and four months spent over a lifetime. According to the same website, that is enough time to fly to the moon and back 32 times. Social media has been said to decrease productivity, create a more sedentary lifestyle and cause antisocial behaviors. In addition there has been more and more talk about the negative effects of social media in regards to mental health. You will inevitably see people on Facebook posting about their awesome new job, Instagram posts about their ground-breaking weight loss story or tweets about their awesome new boyfriend, while you’re over here unemployed, eating a cookie and single. While this is hyperbole, the reality is reading statuses and seeing photos of everyone else seemingly having the time of their lives can convince you that your life is inadequate in comparison to theirs. Seeing and reading that stuff can make you feel awful, whether it be consciously or subconsciously. Something to keep in mind is that a vast majority of people only post the “high points” of their lives to social media, not the low ones – which everybody has, I should add. Put succinctly, social media
platforms allow us to present our own filtered sense of reality, showing only what we want to show. The underlying pressure behind social media is what seems to be making it so negative for mental health. The pressure to update your feed with attractive photos or “relatable” tweets to impress your followers can become overwhelming, whether you realize it or not. The desire to want to come off as an impressive, attractive human being is only natural, and so is the constant comparing of yourself to others.
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examples of strategies could be setting boundaries on use during the week, following accounts that would bring them joy, etc. There are many ways to approach using social media in a way that works for the student and the best way to start is to reflect on their use.
WHAT CAN WE DO? It is unrealistic in this day and age to say that the answer to this problem is to delete all of your apps and never log onto social media again. We, as a society, see it as a near necessity to be in-tune with what’s happening at all times. Not knowing what was in the news today or what our friends are up to makes us feel out of touch, and in some cases, extremely anxious. I have, however, compiled my own realistic set of tips and tricks to become less reliant on social media and happier when using it. Turn off your notifications Every time your phone lights up
saying someone liked your Instagram or retweeted your Tweet, odds are you will open up the app and stay there for a while. Turning off your notifications can help you check your phone fewer times throughout the day. Out of sight, out of mind If you have work to get done, simply hide your phone somewhere out of your sight. This will help you focus on what you’re doing, versus reflexively grabbing for your phone every two seconds. Redirect your focus We often spend more time on social media when we are bored. Redirecting yourself towards other activities like going to the gym, reading a book, cooking or hanging out with friends will reduce the time that you spend idle on social media. Notice where your negative comparisons are stemming from
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Why are you having a negative mental reaction to someone’s Facebook post? Ground yourself by pinpointing it in a positive manner. Is it because this person is showing their workout routine or diet? Perhaps consider putting a higher value on your own health, as well. Take those negative, self-loathing thoughts and put them towards something productive. In a healthy way, of course. Humans will continue to make unfair comparisons, but next time, try viewing it as an opportunity for some positive self-evaluation instead of negative self-loathing. Have a cleanse Challenge yourself to delete all of your apps for a day, maybe even a few days if you are brave. During this cleanse, take time to notice how it makes you feel. Taking a little break from social media may be just what you need to realign yourself.
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urn your passion into your career. This is some pretty campy advice, but I really do wish I would’ve listened to my passions a bit more as a young student at Iowa State University. I It took me four years, but I did eventually turn to my passions. My advice to incoming freshmen is to start experimenting early — see what you enjoy, find what you do well and see if it’s something that can be turned into a career. I began my experimenting at the Iowa State College of Design. Unsure of what I wanted to do, I completed their first-year “core” design program, which allowed me to try a number of different things. I ultimately chose to major in Community and Regional Planning and have since added Economics as a second degree. I would simply not have ever thought of a pairing like this upon registration. It’s up to you to find what you’re interested in and pursue it. College is one gigantic laboratory. It’s one huge mess of ideas and opportunities, all sitting there waiting to be taken up by each class of incoming freshmen and all the university’s students. The university exists for your sake. An incomprehensible amount of resources are out there for you, but you’re the one who has to reach for them. Join clubs, get active in organizations and take your classes seriously. Form connections with other students, with faculty and with the university’s administration and staff. These connections won’t just make your life better
and more fulfilling, but they’ll become potential opportunities. You get out of your degree exactly what you put into it. Similarly, you get out of college exactly what you put into it; and college is certainly more than just a degree. Though four years may seem an impossible amount of time, you will be graduating before you can blink. And when you do, you’ll want more to draw upon than just your coursework. Take advantage
of the infrastructure Iowa State supplies its students. Get involved with Student Government, with the Iowa State Daily or anyone of the almost 900 clubs available to you. It’s all out there for you, and they want you just as much as you want them. Your time at Iowa State is your time to excel. It’s your time to prove what kind of person you are. Work hard and play hard. Live life to its fullest. Meet new people and
do new things. You’ll hear this sort of advice over and over again, but that’s for a reason — it’s important advice. The world and all its possibilities aren’t going to come for you. You need to reach for them. And the first step starts at Iowa State. You’ve chosen well — but now your future is up to you. An enormous wealth of opportunities for success await. Go out and grab them.
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ear future students of Iowa State University, Going away for school is easily one of the most exciting and monumental moments in our lives thus far. When have we ever had as much freedom as living on our own with 36,660 other people our age? With all this excitement, it’s easy to under-appreciate our home and everything our parents do for us. We often take our parents for granted. We see them, talk to them and argue with them every day — until we go off to college. In college, no one is there to tell us to pick our clothes up off the floor or to do our laundry before we’re all out of clean underwear. Then, all of a sudden, we have a messy room and no clean clothes. Nobody’s there to make us soup when we’re not feeling well. Mom and dad aren’t around to give us advice whenever we need it. We’ll have to start feeding ourselves (and making sure we give our body proper nutrition). We’re going to have to start keeping track of our own appointments and class times. No one is going to tell us to do our homework or make us study. We’re going to have to do this all on our own. We probably will fail at least a couple of times at being an independent adult before we get the hang of it, but that’s normal. We might miss an assignment or two, but that’s what helps us learn to keep track of due dates ASAP. We might decide to go out instead of staying in and studying, but once we get our test grade back, we’ll
Columnist Spanbaur reminds students that their caregivers will not be with them at college, and “adulting” will begin. Becoming an independent adult may include mistakes, failures and desperate texts home, but that’s normal.
make sure we stay in and hit the books next time. We will also get really homesick from time to time. It’s unavoidable. When we once thought that getting out of the nest was the best thing to ever happen, we’re going to realize that home is the only place we want to be at times. We’re going to miss the smell of our home, home-cooked meals, the way our dog greets us when we get home and hearing
our mother’s voice in the morning telling us to get out of bed. It’s important to remember that home will always be there. But we are here, doing important things and bettering ourselves. Mom and dad will still be there when we get back, eagerly waiting for our next break to come home. Please let this be a reminder to hug mom and dad while we can. Please appreciate mom’s cooking and the smell of fresh laundry in
the house. Tell mom and dad that we love them. Don’t fight with our siblings, for once. Give our pets all the attention we can while we have the chance. Remember to take care of ourselves. Keep track of everything going on in our life, eat right, get enough sleep. Try our hardest to keep up and do well in classes. It’s going to be hard, but once we get the hang of it — trust me — it’s the best feeling in the world.
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owa State has many places for entertainment on campus. Here’s a look at a few of them.
THE MAINTENANCE SHOP The Maintenance Shop hosts concerts, professional comedians, Grandma Mojos Moonshine Revival (the Iowa State improv group) and open mic nights. Professional comedians appear once per month on the middle Wednesday in each full month of school. Grandma Mojos performs every other Wednesday, while open mic nights occur every other Tuesday on alternating weeks. “Mojos is a collection of
individual voices, depending on who is in the troupe,” former Mojos member Taylor Sklenar said. “The same debates will come up about how much is for fun and how much is art, and with people shifting in and out, the traditions get passed down.” Concerts are scheduled at different times of the week throughout the semester. “Iowa State has this hidden secret where you have the opportunity to go see these bands and comedians and performers with like 60 people there, and you’re standing right next to someone who’s going to win a Grammy or be in a Will Ferrell movie,” former M-Shop director Andrew Lopez said. Maintenance Shop is beloved by the Iowa State
community for its intimate vibe and unique setting. “The second I walked down the ramp… it was just a really inviting spot and it made me feel so welcome that I wanted to do it again,” former M-Shop director Angela Chamberlain said. “I hadn’t even started my first show and I wanted to come back for more. I thought this was a spot where I could be myself.” The Maintenance Shop has hosted Twenty One Pilots, the Lumineers, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Dan Gill, Aaron Carter and many more bands and artists.
GREAT HALL, SUN ROOM The Great Hall hosts larger concerts, lectures, the
Cyclone Voice competition and ISU AfterDark, which may include musicians, magicians, animals, comedians and other performers. The Iowa State Lectures Program tries “to bring to campus a broad spectrum of lectures, political debates, and academic forums; cultural events, including musical performances and art and dance programs; and entertainment, such as film and comedy.” In 2016-2017, lectures included topics on the presidential election, climate discussion, video game production, issues in several different industries and discussions on race. Most lectures take place in
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the Sun Room, though larger lectures are scheduled in the Great Hall, which has been the venue for such acts as Twenty One Pilots, X-Ambassadors, Smallpools, Echosmith, Andy Grammer, Jesse McCartney, Phantogram, Eric Andre and regurgitator Steve Astarr.
THE IOWA STATE CENTER The Iowa State Center, which is managed by VenuWorks, hosts numerous productions each year in Hilton Coliseum, Stephens Auditorium, Fischer Theater and the Scheman Building.
HILTON COLISEUM Aside from men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball and wrestling, Hilton Coliseum also hosts other events that are not related to ISU sports teams. “Hilton does not have a lot of
availability, so we find artists that could work for their dates and then decide from there,” said George Micalone, director of student activities for the Memorial Union. Hilton has hosted Kevin Hart and DNCE, among others.
STEPHENS AUDITORIUM Stephens Auditorium is host to a wide range of theatrical performances. Shows include off-broadway productions, concerts, choirs and symphonies, large lectures and even a local annual production of The Nutcracker. There are four to six broadway productions that come to Stephens Auditorium each season. Leslie Odom Jr., who originated the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway production of “Hamilton,” performed and talked about motivation in life. Artist Paul Cooley talked about
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recovering from addiction through art. Tammy Koolbeck, executive director of the Iowa State Center, said Stephens gives the Iowa State community multiple opportunities to access the arts and expand the horizons of the students. “Stephens is really a crown jewel of the campus, and we really want it to stay around with the help of the student body,” Koolbeck said.
FISHER THEATRE Fisher Theatre hosts ISU Theatre productions, local theater and dance productions and choirs. ISU Theatre is an Iowa State club affiliated with the Theatre Department that puts on between three and four plays or musicals each semester. Performing Arts majors are required to participate in productions, and design and
art majors are encouraged to contribute to the shows. The Iowa State all women’s choir, Cantamus, also hosts showcases in Fisher Theatre.
SCHEMAN BUILDING The Scheman Building is home to Iowa State’s Brunnier Museum which is known for its decorative art. The collection consists of furniture, wallpaper, prints, carpet and any kind of art one may find in a home. This venue hosts meetings, weddings and other events year round.
THE MARTHA-ELLEN TYE RECITAL HALL The Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall is located inside of Music Hall. It serves as a stage for Iowa State and professional opera, jazz bands, concert bands and choirs.
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THE HANSEN AGRICULTURAL LEARNING CENTER The Hansen Ag Center hosts the ISU Rodeo, the Iowa State Bacon Expo and several concerts. It has hosted acts such as Sam Hunt, Rae Lynn, Dan and Shay and Waka Flocka Flame.
CARVER 101 Carver 101 is one of the larger lecture halls on campus, located just inside the lobby of Carver Hall. Aside from hosting classes, Carver 101 is home to Cyclone Cinema and the 48-hour film festival. Cyclone Cinema provides showings of recently released films to students and community members for free. Recent trends have included each Marvel film that was released, popular animated films and a chick-flick or two. Members of the Student
Christopher The Conquered plays the piano during a concert in the M-Shop, which is located inside the Memorial Union.
Union Board, the student club that runs most of the entertainment on campus, vote on which movies to bring in for the next semester. The fall and spring semesters often have a style difference, however. “Spring is normally more
of… Academy Award-winning or nominated films,” said former Cyclone Cinema co-director Hannah Nation. “And then we try not to put too many of the same genre films back to back.” The 48-hour film festival is
co-hosted by Cyclone Cinema and the ISU Film Producers Club. The festival began in the Spring 2015 semester. “Cyclone Cinema is a very routine thing, and with this [festival], we can kind of break that routine,” Nation said. The idea for the festival evolved out of the Des Moines 48-hour film festival, but was tailored to what Iowa State and the Film Producers Club can offer. “The festival was something we wanted to use to reach out to the student body and involve Iowa State in film,” said Kelly Werner, former president of the ISU Film Producers Club and the driving force behind getting Student Government to fund the project. “There aren’t many outlets for film here, so we are trying to provide some of those opportunities.”
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Where to get show tickets By Dalton.Gackle @iowastatedaily.com For Stephens Auditorium and Fisher Theatre: Iowa State Center tickets are sold at the box office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., an extended time that began in the fall of 2016 to accommodate people with busy schedules. Tickets can be purchased
Monday through Friday at the Iowa State Center Ticket Office, which is located at the north entrance of Stephens Auditorium, by phone: 1-800-745-3000, or online via www.ticketmaster. com. The 2,729-seat auditorium will open its season in the middle of the fall semester. Shows typically run from early October to late April. The ticket office also
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offers rush tickets (cheaper day-of tickets) for most programs. For the Maintenance Shop, Great Hall and other SUB venues: Student Union Board event tickets are sold in the Maintenance Shop in the Memorial Union from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or one half-hour before a show. Tickets can be purchased 24/7
through the M-Shop page on the MidwesTix website or by phone: 1-515-294-8349 for the same hours as the ticket office. Students may purchase discounted tickets with presentation of a student ID. For the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall: Tickets are available at the door just before the events begin.
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JOINING THE MUSIC PROGRAM By Maggie.Curry @iowastatedaily.com
Music ensembles on campus aren’t just for music majors. Interested in joining a choir at Iowa State, or the pride of the Cyclones – the Varsity Marching Band? What about ISU Orchestra? Auditions will happen the week before fall semester, so you have the summer to prepare.
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Sign up for the right class ahead of time, so you don’t have to redo your schedule if you make it.
Practice and prepare your materials over the summer. Arrive on campus ready for auditions. Visit Music Hall - it has it’s own bus stop even. Practice rooms are located in the basement, and you can find your audition sign up sheet.
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Iowa State Singers Mixed Choir : Music 161 Cantamus Women’s Choir : Music 151A Statesmen Men’s Choir : Music 151B Lyrica Women’s Choir : Music 141
For choral ensembles, students who want to join a select ensemble should prepare a piece ahead of time.
Choral audition sign-up sheets will be posted in Music Hall room 130 for auditions. The auditions on Aug. 18-20 are seven minutes each, with sight-reading and some tonal exercises.
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For ISU Orchestra, students need to apply online on the music website (music.iastate.edu) and download the music audition packet on the Orchestra’s page.
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Orchestra audition sign-up sheets are posted inside Music Hall on the Orchestra’s bulletin board beginning Aug. 15.
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A member of the Iowa State pep band performs during the Cyclones' semifinal game against TCU at the Big 12 Championship in March 2017.
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Concert Band: Music 112A
Wind Ensemble: Music 111
Campus Band: Music 112B
Marching Band: Music 114A
Symphonic Band: Music 115
Jazz I: Music 113A
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For concert and symphonic bands, students should prepare one or more etudes or solo works that display different styles - one slow and lyrical, one faster, with more technical ability. There is no audition for membership into the Concert Band, a perfect spot for new instrumentalists. Percussionists should visit the band page on the music website to find audition materials for the concert and symphonic bands. For the ISUCF’V’MB (Iowa
State University Cyclone Football Varsity Marching Band) separate audition materials based on instrument are available online, including etudes and the fight song, which must be memorized. There will also be a marching audition from techniques learned during camp, so build up your endurance over the summer. Drumline offers camps once every two weeks leading up to auditions for potential drummers. This year’s dates are not yet released.
Those interested in jazz ensembles should prepare a piece that demonstrates to the faculty their best playing. The selection is entirely up to the student and can consist of, but is not limited to, a classical solo or the head from a jazz standard, a play-along CD, or an original composition, according to the jazz band website. Jazz drummers will be asked to read and play appropriate grooves in swing, Latin, funk/rock, and demonstrate their ability to play drum fills.
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auditions posted on the percussion bulletin board Aug. 14. Marching Band separates newcomers into two categories: wind instrument, or drumline and guard. For wind instruments the band will host a fundamentals camp beginning Tuesday, Aug. 15, with move-in and a welcome meeting for potential new members on Aug. 14. Wind instrument auditions for the group be-
gin Wednesday, Aug. 16. For drumline and guard, move in is Aug. 13, with auditions that night form 7-10 p.m. Jazz band auditions are in two rounds, with the preliminary round the Sunday before classes begin – Aug. 20. The results from the first round will be posted on the bulletin board outside room 245. Those students will continue for the second round of auditions
A sign-up sheet for the seven-minute auditions will be posted Aug. 14 on the band bulletin board. Brass auditions will be held throughout the day on Monday, Aug. 21. Woodwind auditions will be held throughout the day on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Percussion auditions will be held on Monday evening, August 21 - and there will be a sign-up sheet for these
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elcome to Iowa State and to your new home. Soon you will be moving into your new dorm, meeting your roommate, people who live in the same floor and decorating the room. One of the most important parts of moving in is figuring out how to best use your dorm space. In your first year at a dorm it’s hard to know how to prepare ahead of time. We collected a few tips on how to maximize clothes storage for when you move in. These tips should help you maximize your storage space in the residence halls.
The first tip is to not be scared to leave some things at home. Have those clothes that are appropriate for the season you are in, with an emergency outfit if it gets warm or cold. Reducing the wardrobe also forces people to do their laundry more often. One of my biggest motivators for laundry is realizing that I won’t have clean underwear if I don’t do it. Keeping a slim, versatile wardrobe is a key for all students in the Residence Halls at Iowa State. Coming to college with a deficit of T-Shirts is almost a requirement. I find myself with a new t-shirt every week from one event or another, so leave some of those at home. - Jacob Zirkelbach, IRHA president
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Maximize your closet space Roll your clothes and place them in order on the drawers. This creates less bulk, looks more organized, and it’s easier to find clothes when you are in a rush. Organize your garments by type, then evaluate which spaces fit which type of clothing. Pants can be folded or hung up, but often take up a lot of space. Some items are less bulky than others. More shirts will fit in a drawer than hung up. Hang multiple items in one hanger. This will avoid excessive use of hangers and create more space for bulky coats that are needed for winter. - Style Staff A student optimizes storage space in Helser Hall by organizing her closet with bins and buckets.
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Dealing with homesickness By Halee.Olson @iowastatedaily.com
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eeling homesick is something very normal that many college students will struggle with. Even students who are psyched for college life and can’t wait to bask in their new-found independence will still find themselves missing home, and it’s completely understandable. The transition from home to college is hard. The initial shock of a brand new environment can take a toll on many students, making them miss home-cooked food, their normal-sized bed and showering without shoes on. The good news is that feeling homesick isn’t permanent, and there are lots of tips and tricks you can use to combat it.
STUDENT ADVICE “I began struggling with homesickness almost immediately after arriving to campus. To overcome this, I would listen to music that reminded me of home and surround myself with the Puerto Rican community here at Iowa State. To those who are struggling with homesickness, I recommend finding some sort of link to home and clinging onto it, whether that be music, a movie or a group of people. It is always important to stay connected to home.” —Maria Pimentel, freshman in political science. “I started to feel homesick right after my family dropped me off. The first month was really hard because everything I knew was back in my hometown. To overcome my homesickness, I kept myself busy by hitting the gym, joining intramural sports and rushing a sorority. I started to become close to my roommates because I knew that making good friends would distract me from thoughts of home. My advice is to get involved. You have to put yourself out there, but don’t overwhelm yourself. It
homesick after going home for a break and returning to campus, or if a student cannot go home for break, while so many other students are away, this can be a very lonely time during which someone may feel homesick. Q. What advice would you like to give to a student struggling with homesickness? A. Get involved. Consider joining an ISU student group, organization or sports club (just to name a few). You’ll make new friends, learn new skills and feel more connected to ISU. Check out the ISU Student Activities Center webpage: http://www.sac.iastate.edu/
A homesick student calls home to speak with her parents in Helser Hall.
can be hard to balance school, physical fitness, a job and a social life. “Me time” is super important as well.” —Nikki Graber, sophomore in kinesiology and health
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE Mark Rowe-Barth is the director of the Student Wellness Center on campus, a new department that just started during the spring of 2017. Rowe-Barth shared his thoughts and advice on homesickness. Q. Would you say that homesickness is a common reason why students come into the Wellness Center? A. Our goal is proactive, holistic student wellness. As it relates to homesickness, we strive to be a resource point for students who may be struggling. Depending on an individual student’s situation, they may be looking for ways to get connected or involved on campus, or they may be looking for services to talk through issues of sadness, stress, anxiety or depression as it relates to homesickness, in which case we might suggest talking with someone at Student Counseling Services. Homesickness is a normal and
common issue that many students may feel at one point or another in their college experience. Q. Does the number of students seeking guidance for homesickness seem to be higher at the beginning of the year? Does this number increase or decrease as the year goes on? A. I think that we often assume homesickness is something that happens early on in the academic year, but not as much after the first few weeks to a month of the fall term. It certainly can begin immediately, but the reality is that homesickness can occur at any point. It is very individualized based upon each person’s circumstances and feelings. One example of this may be a student who arrives on campus, full of excitement for this new beginning and all of the academic, co-curricular and involvement opportunities that come with being a college student. That excitement and the “newness” might carry a student through for a period of time, but then things start to settle down, there’s more of a routine, and those feelings of homesickness may begin. Sometimes a student may feel
Keep close communication with your family and friends. Make regular phone calls, send emails or even video chat. Make yourself at home. Decorate your residence with pictures and keepsakes from home. Make time for you. Be sure to set aside some time to partake in activities that help you relax and relieve stress. Whether it’s movement outdoors at State Gym or Lied Recreation Center, joining a musical ensemble, an intramural team, going on an Outdoor Recreation trip or writing in a journal, treat yourself to what brings you joy. Invite visitors. Invite your friends or family members to visit you at ISU. Stay on campus as much as possible. The more time you spend getting to know the campus and your new friends, the more you’ll feel “at home” while at ISU. Take advantage of the endless opportunities you have as a student, and enjoy the social events on campus. Check out the ISU Info for Students webpage: http://web.iastate. edu/students/ Seek Support. Talk to a Community Adviser or a student who has been at ISU for a year or two. Contact Student Wellness.
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What to leave at home By Ally.Frickel @iowastatedaily.com
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hether it is for a trip or a new home, packing may be a stressful task for some. If you’ve even looked once, there are lists upon lists of ‘do’s and ‘don’ts’ that may be contradicting or seemingly stupid to you. However, we all know each college dorm varies from school to school, so here is a compilation of items you do not need to worry about bringing when coming or returning to Iowa State on-campus living from the Department of Residence.
BOOKSHELVES, TABLES, SEATING, MANY ORGANIZERS Rooms at Iowa State provide just about everything you may need as far as furniture goes. You may be able to bring a small end table, but larger tables or storage units are unnecessary. Be sure to check the floor plan of your room before purchasing furniture items. The Department of Residence does a good job of listing exactly what each room in the different residence halls and on-campus apartments already have. If you live in–or will live in– Wilson or Wallace, mini fridges and microwaves These residence halls provide these appliances. Make sure you don’t accidentally end up with two.
TOASTER, OTHER KITCHEN APPLIANCES You may be going through a juicing phase or eat toasted Pop
Tarts every morning, but the meal plan you have will keep you covered for that. Odds are you’ll be staring at the toaster half way through the school year, wondering why you’d think you’d go through the hassle to make a smoothie every morning when it’s 12 degrees outside.
A PRINTER Printing on campus is easy, and you probably won’t run out of printing credits. Even if you do, buying more printing credits is cheaper than buying ink and paper. If you’re worried about it, talk with your roommate(s) — one printer per room or floor is more than enough.
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OUT-OF-SEASON CLOTHES When packing your clothes, don’t pack your winter gear. Bring your warm weather and some fall clothes. Once you go back home for fall and winter breaks, take your warm-weather clothes home, and bring your cold-weather clothes back to school. If you aren’t able to go home before winter break, ask someone to mail a few winter items in the middle of the semester.
TOO MANY OR UNCOMFORTABLE SHOES Walking across campus everyday and occasionally missing the bus, you may not
want uncomfortable shoes or shoes that you don’t want to get trashed. Be real with yourself; If you don’t think you’d wear high heels on a Monday, or more than twice a month, leave them at home or prepare yourself to use the “one is best” mindset.
PETS Most places on campus only allow fish. It may seem like a cool idea or that it will be fine, but the next thing you know is that it’s time to clean the tank, or the fish dies. It’s just another thing you’ll have to deal with to clean and get rid of everything. Plus you have to take fish out of the room and
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Don’t bring your sports bags and clothes unless you know you’re going to play or participate in the sport during the school year. Do your research beforehand, and if you think you’ll have the time and are convinced to bring it, only bring the essentials.
Only bring the essentials. As hard as it may be to choose your favorite eye shadow palette, bring the one you use the most. This way you’ll avoid clutter of junk. Tip: whenever you go home, switch things out for others if that makes it easier on yourself.
MORE THAN ONE GAME CONSOLE AND 10 GAMES make arrangements for it over break, so have fun holding a fish tank on your ride home. Overall, though, Iowa State housing does a really good job of equipping rooms with the essentials, and if you forget something or simply choose not to bring yours from home, Ames has plenty of stores and shops to grab things you may have forgotten, right on campus or within two miles.
use as opposed to running out of plastic ones every other week.
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While packing for college, you may constantly tell yourself you’ll hang certain things up, but you’ll probably only hang up half of those things. Limit yourself to two or three easy things. Keep in mind that wall space is very limited, and moving in can be stressful, so you could be discouraged after a while to hang stuff. And the stuff you don’t hang up is just going to take up space in your room, sitting in a drawer.
Odds are your meal plan and dining dollars will keep you covered for food. It may not seem like it, but not all college students eat ramen for dinner every night. Save the money and space in your car and room and hold off until you actually want to buy the food of your own. Even at Iowa State, it is easy to do so because you can easily buy whatever food you probably want at a nearby convenience store with dining dollars, or you can hop on a bus and take a trip to a grocery store.
PLASTIC CUTLERY Bring metal utensils instead. It’s worth washing them after every
A LOT OF PLATES, BOWLS AND MUGS Bringing more than you need takes up sacred space and may prompt a large pile of dirty dishes sitting in your room for who knows how long. It would be better to bring one of each and wash them after each use.
You may or may not know, but school and extracurricular activities are going to take over your life, so unfortunately, you may not have as much time to game as you used to. Bring your favorite/most used game console and three to seven games. Whenever you go home, switch consoles and/or games out so that you can play other
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BULKY LUGGAGE If you’re an out-of-state student or need to fly when you go back home, this may be tricky. But don’t bring more than one piece of luggage. Also, think about where you’ll store it so that it won’t be in the way of things – and what you can store in it to save space. Tip: Bring duffle or tote bags. They are collapsible, easy to store and less of a pain to handle.
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MULTIPLE BLANKETS You may think cozying up with five blankets is the only way you’ll get comfortable at school, but you actually won’t need them. Limit yourself to two
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oming to campus is a new community for you, and for your health. You share a physical environment with students coming from many different places across the state, country and world, each bringing their own slightly different health background. The first few weeks are the time to focus on assignments, meeting people and enjoying campus — not the time to let your health slip. These are some general tips to help keep you feeling your best so you can succeed.
DO The best way to avoid illness is to support your immune system through good hygiene and basic healthy habits — healthy habits that aren’t always at the front of a college student’s mind. These include being physically active, lowering stress, getting enough sleep,
PREPARE According to the Student Health Center website, having basic medical supplies on hand can minimize illness, including allergy medication, Ibuprofen and a heat/ ice pack. If you know you’re prone to sore throats, keep cough drops or lozenges as well. Depending on the type of housing, you might want a bucket for when the flu hits in the middle of the night.
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drinking plenty of fluids and eating nutritious food, according to the Mary Greeley online Health Library. An easy way to incorporate these into your everyday routine is to make time to walk to class, balancing your schedule, carrying a reusable water bottle and packing a few healthy snacks. Plan ahead for walking shoes, what you need to get a good night’s sleep, a reusable water bottle and snack containers or baggies.
VACCINATE Some more serious illnesses require specific vaccines and tests that students take care of before coming to campus. While exemptions exist, most ISU freshmen are required to provide immunization records for the measles. Students are encouraged to get a meningitis vaccination, especially if they are living in the dorms. More information about vaccines is available on the Student Health Center website. For students who traveled internationally, a tuberculosis screening is recommended. International students go through an international health screening visit that includes tuberculosis. Other common vaccinations are offered on campus at Thielen Student Health Center. These include Seasonal influenza Chickenpox (Varicella) Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B Gardasil Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) Pneumovax (specific risk groups)
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Must-haves for your wardrobe choose to walk from class to class, dorm to dining hall. Give your feet their best shot by having good-quality, comfy shoes, whether it be sandals or sneakers.
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n college, students go from wearing groutfits to class to their Sunday best for career fairs. The Iowa State Daily Style Staff put together a comprehensive list of all the outfits you will need during your time at Iowa State.
3. SHORTS AND LONG PANTS Even though you arrive in summer, fall will arrive faster than you think with oscillating temperatures. Be prepared for anything from hot, 80 degree humidity to chilly, rainy 50 degrees.
1. WATER RESISTANT JACKET Iowa experiences all four seasons, with intermittent rain in spring and fall. Make sure your jacket can withstand cold rain. Swap it out for a winter coat when the temperatures drop below 40 degrees.
6. A “BUSINESS” OUTFIT This is for when - you guessed it — you mean business. From class presentations, interviews and career fairs, having a business — appropriate outfit will set you ahead of other first-year students. Most majors favor conservative colors, suits, long pants or skirts, and a nice jacket or blazer.
9. YOUR FAVORITES You know that sweater you’re iffy on, feel a little guilty for never wearing, got from a family member but can’t quite ever wear? Don’t bring that. Focus on moving in with just your favorites — the clothes that will make you feel good when you put them on.
4. CYCLONE SPIRIT WEAR Whether you tailgate, get tickets or watch from a restaurant or dorm room, having one piece of Cyclone gear will benefit you on game day. Keep in mind that later in the season football games will be very hot during the day and very chilly at night, so a sweatshirt and a shirt may be good investments.
7. GOING-OUT OUTFIT Whether you decide to hit a restaurant with friends, venture to a party or attend a nice event on campus, having a fun goingout option will make you feel more adult.
2. TWO PAIRS OF FLIP FLOPS You’ll need one pair for the shower and one pair for – not the shower. Don’t let one pair pull double duty, or the point of protecting your feet from gross shower is moot.
sure you have plenty of underwear, socks and undershirts to last through Armageddon.
5. WALKING SHOES College will kill your shoes. Iowa State is a relatively closed campus, where many students
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10. THE BASICS Mix and match as much of your wardrobe as possible. Have plain t-shirts, solid colored jeans or pants and neutral shoes. This will maximize your clothes space and minimize your stress when getting dressed for your 8 a.m. Our favorite: a black v-neck t-shirt. It can be dressy or casual depending on the rest of your outfit.
8. ALL THE UNDERWEAR You won’t want to do laundry every week. It won’t happen. Make
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How to purchase athletics tickets By Luke.Manderfeld @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State students get plenty of opportunities to purchase season tickets for their favorite sports on campus. They come at a cheap price for students, but getting to the front row at an Iowa State basketball or football game is still challenging, especially for marquee matchups. Iowa State offers an “All Sports Package,” which consists of tickets for all men’s basketball and football games, excluding Winter Break. The packages are priced at $249 and are as long as supplies last. Incoming freshman will be entered into a lottery for 850 of
these ticket packages. Also, starting this fall, all Iowa State students will be admitted for free into all home women’s basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, wrestling and gymnastics events. All students need to do is show their Iowa State student ID. But these packages don’t reserve certain seats. Student seats are general admission, which means seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis. To get to the front of a football game at Jack Trice Stadium or a basketball game at Hilton Coliseum, students may have to show up as early as four hours before a game. And if you’re really hardcore, some students camp out for big
men’s basketball games for more than a week. When Kansas came to Ames in mid-January, tents were lined up outside Hilton Coliseum almost two weeks out. For larger games like the Kansas/Iowa State matchup, tickets can be hard to obtain through the university. If a student is unable to get a single ticket to a game, other ways exist to purchase one. Iowa State provides a ticket trading experience through ticketmaster. Just go to cyclones.com, go to the tickets tab, and find your way to the “order online” link. For the most part, tickets come at reasonable prices, and fans get their choice between student and
nonstudent tickets and a choice of any game. Other fan-based ticket sites, such as ISU Ticket Trader on Facebook, are good resources, but they cannot guarantee complete safety from a scam. For bigger games, such as the Iowa State-Iowa football game or the Iowa State-Kansas men’s basketball game, tickets can get pricey. Tickets for Iowa State’s game against Kansas in mid-January went for more than $100. The first big event of the season will be Iowa State football’s season-opener against Northern Iowa on Sept. 2 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones will host the Hawkeyes on Sept. 9.
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Hockey enjoys special season By Connor.Ferguson @iowastatedaily.com The 2016-2017 season was an up-and-down season to say the least for Cyclone Hockey, which, despite finishing 19-14-1, won the Central States Collegiate Hockey League (CSCHL) regular season and playoff championships.
SEPTEMBER The Cyclones started the season on a hot streak, convincingly sweeping their exhibition games and No. 24 Missouri State. Coming off the dominant first two weekends, Cyclone Hockey saw something it hadn’t seen since 1999 — a No. 1 ranking. “Coaches say rankings don’t mean anything, you’ve got to earn it, which I agree [with],”
The Cyclones won their last home game 6-0 for senior night, but the season to get there was a series of ups and downs.
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OCTOBER Cyclone Hockey’s first opponents as the top team in the nation were no slouches, though. The Cyclones faced No. 11 Robert Morris and No. 6 Lindenwood during the next two weeks of the season. They won all four games, streaking to a 6-0 record. They split their next series with No. 8 Central Oklahoma before earning another sweep against Illinois to enter November with a 9-1 record.
NOVEMBER Then, November happened. The Cyclones opened the month by getting swept on the road by the same Missouri State team they dominated in September, losing their spot atop the ACHA rankings. On the ensuing weekend, they faced off with No. 1 Ohio at home, splitting the series with the Bobcats. After getting swept by No. 1 Minot State and then beaten by No. 9 Jamestown in a one-off game, it was clear the team was in a slump. It finished November with a 1-5-1 record.
DECEMBER December was a different story for the team. The Cyclones swept an unranked Alabama team and
earned momentum toward a sweep of No. 9 Colorado to enter winter break on a four-game winning streak.
JANUARY After the Cyclones got back on the right track, they started slumping once again. The team split its series with Central Oklahoma, but was then swept by No. 17 Illinois and No. 9 Jamestown, increasing the losing streak to five.
FEBRUARY The team started February by losing to Lindenwood, and it looked as though it was in a spiraling downfall with the postseason just two weeks away. “They were a hungrier team,” Fairman said. “They seemed to want it more than we did.” Then the Cyclones rattled off
eight straight wins against No. 19 Utah, No. 2 Ohio, No. 8 Robert Morris and No. 6 Lindenwood to finish the season with the CSCHL regular season and playoff championship.
MARCH The Cyclones took care of senior night against No. 16 Midland before heading to Columbus, Ohio, for the ACHA National Tournament. There, they made the quarterfinals for the fourth straight season, but ultimately lost to No. 4 Central Oklahoma 6-1 to end the season. “I told the guys that you have some time and perspective to realize that it was a special season,” Fairman said. “And you don’t have to win a national championship to have a special season. “We accomplished a lot this year.”
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Cyclone seniors have strong future The Cyclones didn’t just see the end of four of their most illustrious seniors’ career following their loss to Purdue in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. They said goodbye to perhaps the greatest point guard in program history. Monté Morris, Iowa State’s all-time assists and steals record holder, will likely see his jersey hang in the Hilton Coliseum rafters when all is said and done. His number, along with Cyclone legend Georges Niang, who graduated two seasons ago and will likely have his number retired as well, will serve a constant reminder of the best era the program has ever seen. After No. 5 Iowa State’s comeback fell short to No. 4 Purdue at the Bradley Center, Morris seemed content. While fellow seniors Naz Mitrou-Long and Matt Thomas shed tears in the locker room, Morris was even-keeled, answering questions with the same confidence he shows when dishing a pass to an open shooter in the corner. “You can do all the crying you want, and I had a few tears, but it was a hell of a career here for me and these seniors,” Morris said. “So it’s nothing to hold your head down for.” Morris headed a senior trio that became the winningest class in Iowa State history. He won 100 games in a cardinal and gold jersey and shattered the NCAA record for career assist-to-turnover ratio with a 4.65 mark. He earned All-Big 12 First Team honors in his final season. Morris weathered the storm through a coaching change that saw head coach Steve Prohm, who coached two current NBA
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point guards at Murray State, take over the program from Fred Hoiberg — the man who signed Morris. Morris, along with Niang, Mitrou-Long and Thomas, helped smooth the transition for Prohm, who never really felt comfortable until the start of the 2016-17 season. And by seasons end, the Cyclones had it down. Iowa State finished the year winning 11 of its last 14 games, and won the Big 12 Championship by beating West Virginia in the tournament finals.
The Cyclones won 24 games, and made the NCAA Tournament for the fifth-straight time. The success they found, though, wouldn’t have been possible without Morris. Morris almost left for the NBA Draft last season but returned for his senior season, much to the surprise to some of his teammates. His shoulder injury, which hampered him during the final stretch of the 2015-16 season, kept him out of draft preparations. While Morris’ draft stock
after this season isn’t eye popping — he was projected to go 42nd overall by DraftExpress. com back in March — his ability to handle the ball should give him a good chance to break into the NBA over the next few years. Perhaps then Prohm will have to add another player to his NBA watch list of Isaiah Canaan and Cameron Payne — two Murray State alumni under Prohm. “[There’s a] lot more basketball for [Morris],” Prohm said. “I’ll probably watch him on TV for the next 10 to 12 years.”
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Women’s team uses late-season surge to earn NCAA Tournament bid By Tyler.Julson @iowastatedaily.com The 2016-2017 was a season filled with ups and downs for the Iowa State women’s basketball team. From a solid non-conference record, to the losing streak to start Big 12 play, to the stellar last month to put the Cyclones in the NCAA Tournament.
Iowa State finished with a season record of 18-13, 9-9 in the Big 12. A majority of the production came from the team’s big three, Seanna Johnson, Jadda Buckley and Bridget Carleton. The trio alone counted for more than 60 percent of the Cyclone’s offense this season.
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The fantastic stretch to end the regular season
The team was 12-12 on the season (3-8, Big 12) with just seven games remaining. It looked as though Iowa State would miss the NCAA Tournament for a second year in a row. But then something flipped for the Cyclones, the team went on a 6-1
run to end the season, including a marquee win on the road against No. 6 Texas. “When you start off 1-6 in the Big 12, it’s never a good thing,” sophomore guard Bridget Carleton said. “And we were so close in so many of those games and that doesn’t do anything but hurt your confidence.” “Getting that win at West
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Virginia, that kind of re-lit the excitement and showed us what we can do and who we can be for the rest of the year.” The NCAA tournament berth After missing the NCAA Tournament the previous year, the Cyclones, led by senior Seanna Johnson, were determined to take a step back in the right direction. Thanks to their late-season surge, the Cyclones earned themselves a 9-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Although the team was eliminated in the first round coach Bill Fennelly was extremely happy with his team. “I couldn’t be more proud,” Fennelly said. “I’ve had the honor to coach at Iowa State a long time … I don’t know that we’ve had a team that has been that engaged. Amazing, amazing perseverance by them.” All conference honors Three Cyclones earned allconference honors at the end of
the year. As only a sophomore, Carleton was a unanimous first team selection, while Buckley and Johnson were each tabbed as honorable mentions.
THE LOWS The slow start to Big 12 conference play After only losing two games in the non-conference schedule, Iowa State looked like it was poised to be a contender at the top of the Big 12. However, the Cyclones cooled off from their hot start just as the Big 12 season began. The Cyclones started conference play just 1-6 and Fennelly put a lot of the blame on himself. “The obvious thing is this team has got to be coached better,” Fennelly said. “We’ve lost six games, and five of them, we were in the game with a chance to win the game. But again, no one cares. You’ve got to win the game.”
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THE FUTURE Iowa State will lose six players from the 2017 squad, including four that were in the starting line-up at some point during the season. The team graduates four seniors, Seanna Johnson, Heather Bowe, Jordan Jensen, and Lexi Albrecht. The Cyclones will also lose freshman TeeTee Starks to transfer and Jadda Buckley who chose to forgo her final year of eligibility. Although they lose a lot of production, there will still be some familiar faces on the team. All-Big 12 selection Bridget Carleton will return along with starters Emily Durr and Meredith Burkhall. However, they will need some help from the younger members and new teammates if they hope to continue their successes. 2018 will be an exciting and interesting year for the young Cyclones to say the very least.
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Early exits from both Big 12 and NCAA Tournaments Although getting to the NCAA Tournament was an accomplishment in itself, the Cyclones were surely hoping for better results than what they got. Iowa State earned a 5-seed in the Big 12 Tournament, but were ousted in the first round by the 4-seed Kansas State, 74-67. In the NCAA Tournament, the Cyclones were again sent home in the first round, losing to 8-seed Syracuse, 65-85. Loss to in-state rival Iowa For many years the same result has held true, the home team in this match-up will win the game. Iowa State couldn’t break the trend and lost to the Hawkeyes in Iowa City, 76-88. It always hurts to lose, but a loss at the hands of the Hawkeyes always stings a little worse than the others.
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Wrestling season worst in 75 years By Ben.Visser @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State wrestling was one of eight teams to return three AllAmericans to its 2016-17 roster and it only graduated one wrestler from the previous year. Coach Kevin Jackson also brought in the best recruiting class in his tenure. Iowa State was on top of the world to begin the 2016-17 season. Then it wasn’t. Iowa State lost to both South Dakota State and North Dakota State in its opening weekend. No one wrestled well against SDSU, prompting Jackson to make lineup changes. “We have to get the best guys in there and we have to get the right guys in there,” Jackson said after the SDSU meet. “It was embarrassing.
Redshirt freshman Markus Simmons was the new guy 125 pounds in place of senior Kyle Larson, fellow redshirt freshman Colston DiBlasi was put in at 157 pounds and Dane Pestano finished his weight cut from 184 pounds to 165 pounds. The new lineup yielded promising results at the Cyclone Open and Cliff Keen Las Vegas invitational. Pestano was ranked for a time, Simmons was ranked and DiBlasi led the nation in pins. The Cyclones traveled to rival Iowa, and while they got blown out 26-9, the Cyclones showed they could compete with the Hawkeyes. Three matches came down to a takedown in the third period. “I think three matches could’ve changed the dual,” Jackson said. After that loss, it got even worse for the Cyclones.
Simmons had a tough time making weight, Pestano didn’t wrestle for the rest of the season due to weight issues, Gabe Moreno got a concussion and All-American Earl Hall was inconsistent. Iowa State had its two worst home losses in its history against Oklahoma State and Minnesota. The Cyclones lost each of those duals by over 30 points. The poor results culminated in Jackson resigning. “I just talked to Jamie [Pollard] and we had been talking throughout the season and we just wanted to take the pressure off of the kids … and allow them to finish off their season the right way without this distraction,” Jackson said. Iowa State moved quickly and hired Virginia Tech coach Kevin Dresser. Assistant coach Travis Paulson was named the interim
coach for the rest of the season. His first move was kicking All-American Pat Downey off the team. Downey broke a number of team rules, according to a release. The Cyclones exited the NCAA Championships just as quietly as they entered it, earning one team point. Marcus Harrington was the only automatic qualifying wrestler for Iowa State after the Big 12 Championships. The NCAA Championships weren’t any better. Hall, Lelund Weatherspoon and Harrington went a combined 1-6. On the season, the team went 1-12. It was Iowa State’s first one-win season since the 194243 season. Dresser officially took over the team the Monday after the championships.
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The Iowa State Volleyball team continued its winning ways in its 2016 campaign, coach Christy Johnson-Lynch’s 12th season leading the Cyclones. Johnson-Lynch has posted a winning record in each of her 12 seasons with the Cyclones. Iowa State ended the 2016 season with an 18-11 overall record and a 10-6 conference record. Iowa State qualified for its 11th straight NCAA tournament, all under Johnson-Lynch. The Cyclones were unable to make a run in the tournament, falling to Purdue in the first round. The season did not start off well for the Cyclones. Iowa State dropped its game to in-state rival UNI in five sets on September 13. The loss was the beginning of a 2-6 stretch that also included losses to Marquette, Kansas State. TCU, Kansas and Texas. Iowa State found itself at just 1-4 in the Big 12 and unsure if it would even make the tournament. Something needed to change. Coach Christy Johnson-Lynch elected to make the switch to the 6-2 system and the Cyclones looked like a completely different team. The drawback to the 6-2 is that the setter is always in the back row, so they have to dig twice as many balls as they normally would. And when the setter digs the ball, the team is out of system, so someone else has to step up and set the ball. Iowa State swept South Dakota and Texas Tech, beginning an impressive run to the postseason.
The Cyclones ended the season winning 10 of their last 12 games, including an 8-1 record in their last nine games, to clinch their spot in the postseason. The Cyclones’ biggest win of the season came against No. 5 Texas. Iowa State downed the Longhorns in five sets in front of an energized Hilton Coliseum crowd. The win was part of a sixgame win streak for the Cyclones. “[The turnaround] has really been remarkable,” JohnsonLynch said. “The win over Kansas State was key, then the win over TCU and then of course Texas. All of those were pretty critical.” Johnson-Lynch then explained what was different about the game against Texas. “It felt like we really found something down at Texas, but it still took us a couple of weeks to think, ‘If we keep winning, we really do have a shot to get ourselves back in the tournament and make a good run,” JohnsonLynch said. The Cyclones will be poised to make another return to the postseason in 2017. Senior middle blocker Alexis Conaway returns for Iowa State as well as redshirt sophomore libero Hali Hillegas, who was instrumental in the change to the 6-2 system. Conaway started in 28 matches for Iowa State in 2016 and was second on the team with 69 total blocks (10 solo, 59 assists). Hillegas was named to the Big 12 All-Freshman team and one of three Cyclones to play in all 29 matches. She was just the third player in Big 12 history to win a conference weekly award across four consecutive weeks.
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By Aaron.Marner @iowastatedaily.com The 2016 Iowa State football season was a roller-coaster ride. Coach Matt Campbell’s first season at Iowa State ended the same way it started — with cautious optimism under a cloud of uncertainty. Iowa State’s 3-9 record does not tell the whole story of the 2016 season. There were dominant wins, narrow losses and plenty of reason for optimism for Iowa State fans. We’ll follow in Iowa State’s footsteps and start with the lows, then work toward the highs.
THE LOWS Iowa State lost its first game of the year to in-state opponent Northern Iowa, 25-20. Northern Iowa has traditionally been a strong FCS program, but it struggled after beating Iowa State last year, finishing 4-6 in the final 10 games. Northern Iowa won the time of possession battle by 10 minutes and Iowa State committed four turnovers — including three in the fourth quarter. Really, the whole month of September was a low for Iowa State in 2016. Iowa State followed up the Northern Iowa loss with a crushing 42-3 defeat at the hands of Iowa. The Hawkeyes destroyed Iowa State in nearly every category. LeShun Daniels ran wild on the Cyclones’ defense for 112 yards on just 15 carries. Five different Hawkeyes found the endzone as Iowa State looked outmatched at nearly every position on the field. Things started to look up for Iowa State in October — until the Cyclones traveled to Austin, Texas to take on the Texas Longhorns. Texas eventually lost to 2-10 Kansas, fired its coach, and missed
Head coach Matt Campbell talks into his headset after a play during a game against the Baylor Bears Oct. 1 in Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones would go on to lose 45-42.
a bowl game. The Longhorns entered the Iowa State game on a three-game losing streak. None of that mattered. Texas won 27-6, avenging the 2015 loss at Jack Trice Stadium.
THE HIGHS With a 3-9 record, there were not a lot of highs for Iowa State. But the few highs Iowa State had showed a lot of promise. Iowa State got its first win of the season against San Jose State in late September. The Cyclone quarterbacks were on fire. Joel Lanning and Jacob Park completed 20 of 27 pass attempts for 301 yards and five touchdowns. True freshman wide receiver Deshaunte Jones caught a pair of touchdown passes and Iowa State’s defense nearly pitched a shutout. Iowa State won 44-10 to get its first tally in the win column. The next high was a series of close games in which Iowa State fell just short. The undefeated, No. 13 ranked Baylor Bears came to
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Ames a week after Iowa State beat San Jose State. Iowa State took a 42-28 lead into the fourth quarter, but Baylor scored 17 unanswered points in the final frame to win 45-42, thanks to a last-second game-winning field goal by Chris Callahan. The next week, the Cyclones took on an Oklahoma State squad that was ranked as high as No. 11 in 2016. Iowa State again led by double-digits entering the fourth quarter before giving up 17 straight points and losing. At this point, it was clear that Iowa State had talent. Closing out games was the issue, and Iowa State figured out how to do that later in the season. Iowa State finished the season by winning two of its final three games. Against Texas Tech on November 19, Iowa State played its best game in years. The Cyclones led 7-3 after nine minutes in the first quarter. In the 21 minutes from that moment until halftime, Iowa State
scored 38 straight points to take a 45-3 lead into halftime. The 45 points Iowa State scored in the first half against Texas Tech was more than Iowa State had scored in any game all season. The Cyclones wound up winning 66-10 in one of the most lopsided games in Big 12 history.
THE FUTURE Iowa State’s future is bright. Matt Campbell’s coaching staff brought in one of the best recruiting classes in school history and some key players — Allen Lazard, Jacob Park, and others — return for the 2017 season. Of course, there are some questions. How will former quarterback Joel Lanning perform as a linebacker? Who will step up on defense? Can Iowa State find a few extra wins to get into a bowl game for the first time since 2012? With one of the most talented offenses in recent history, Iowa State has a chance to make some noise in 2017.
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