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Iowa State vs Penn State Cyclones to face No. 6 powerhouse BY JACK SHOVER @iowastatedaily.com After not yielding a single set in its first three games, No. 6 Penn State will face Iowa State for the first game of the Cyclone Invitational at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Hilton Coliseum. Penn State (3-0 overall) presents a powerhouse offensive attack that the Cyclones (2-1 overall) will have troubles stopping, but after a promising offensive outing

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BY LOGAN METZGER @iowastatedaily.com Ames Pridefest will be back for its third iteration from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, centering around the intersection of 5th Street and Douglas Avenue near the Ames Public Library. The festival grounds for Ames Pridefest have been expanded this year to include 5th Street between Kellogg Avenue and Duff Avenue, along with morning programming inside Ames Public Library. “Ames Pridefest is a celebration and a learning opportunity,” said Katharine Johnson Suski, volunteer coordinator for Ames PRIDEFEST PG8

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The Ames Community Art Council announced that ASPHATE will be creating a mural for the east facing wall of Morning Bell Coffee Roasters located in downtown Ames. ASPHATE is a Des Moines-based muralist who has been traveling and creating largescale murals throughout the U.S for the past 12 years. “We are so excited that ASPHATE will be bringing his vibrant, deep and colorful work to our downtown,” said Morning Bell Coffee Roasters owner, Nadav Mer in a press release. With a design already in the works, the project is planned to be finished by midSeptember and is sponsored by the Ames Community Arts Council with funding from the City of Ames Commission on Arts.

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9.6.19 Garden Quilt Show, Reiman Gardens, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 6, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. September 7, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and September 8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The annual Garden Quilt Show returns, bigger and better than ever!

Paint Your Own Pottery: Tacos, Waffles & Ramen, Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The three major food groups for college students should have a special bowl, plate or mug for consumption! We will show you the basics of painting your piece and fire it within a week. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select. Drop off but give yourself an hour.

Charles E. “Chick” Herbert Lecture in Architecture: Bart Akkerhuis, Kocimski Auditorium, 101 Design, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Bart Ak-

kerhuis is an architect and founder of Paris-based Studio Akkerhuis, an award-winning design firm

that has grown rapidly since its founding in 2014 while working on a variety of high-profile projects. He will present “In Five Short Years,” the 2019 Charles E. “Chick” Herbert Lecture in Architecture, as a part of the Architecture Premiere 2019 celebration of the new academic year.

C-HOP Festival: Master Class, 140 Music Hall5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Orchestration at the Organ,

Michael Elsbernd, guest organist. A festival of Eastern European music for carillon, harpsichord, organ and piano. Sponsored by the Stanton Memorial Carillon Foundation, the Sukup Family, and the department of music and theatre.

Volleyball vs. Penn State Hilton Coliseum 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Volleyball: Iowa State vs.

Penn State (Cyclone Invitational), $5

SUB Down & Dirty Swing Dance MU Terrace 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cyclone Swing Society will put

on a free dance lesson at 8pm and the dance will start promptly at 8:30pm.The rain site will be in the Run Room/South Ballroom of the MU.

CAITLIN YAMADA/ IOWA STATE DAILY First lecture S.E. Cupp, a CNN commentator and columnist for the New York Daily News, spoke to Iowa State students and staff Sept. 5 during the 2019 Greenlee Summit.

POLICE BLOTTER 9.5.19 Jermey Lee Hobbs, age 47, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass at 1315 S B Ave, Nevada. Heather Leigh Green, age 47, was arrested and charged with giving false information at 5220 Ne 14th Street, Des Moines.

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S.E. Cupp kicked off the 2019 Greenlee Summit. Cupp, a CNN commentator and columnist for the New York Daily News, addressed an audience at 7 p.m. Thursday as part of Iowa State’s lecture series. She began by applauding Iowa State students for their investment and interest in politics. The Greenlee School of Journalism and Mass Communication chose a theme of civic democracy in the media for this year’s summit. “I wish more young people, but also citizens, were as politically engaged as you guys seem to be here,” Cupp said. She transitioned into a discussion where she said how good world is right now, but she quickly changed the tone of the address and began to talk about the little amount of change around the world. Cupp focused on the topic of politics in the media and spoke about the impact reporters and the media can have on politics. Cupp said the quote, “[w]e are addicted to distraction, and parched for genuine community.” from Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., and expressed her thoughts on the impact social media has on the world. Cupp said she believes as a society, we need to care less about being liked. “When we start caring about how we are perceived by people in power, we’re doing it wrong,” Cupp said. “When we say things that are undeniably hypocritical, it corrupts our trust in each other.” Cupp added politics is similar to tribalism — it exists to divide and dictate the population on

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who they get along with. S he discussed how people commonly cling to tribalism and find people who have similar views. Cupp said she believes tribalism does not bring communities together, it only tears them apart. Siddharth Nair, sophomore in computer science, said he agreed with Cupp when she addressed hate.

“The first part where she talked about how hate is the biggest problem in the world right now, in the U.S. especially,” Nair said. “It’s a big factor in why we’re not progressing as a whole.” The commentator discussed the importance of identifying extreme solutions in politics. Cupp said most voters are not on one side or another, they are likely in the middle. She said she

believes politics simply exist to divide and define people. Ian Reed, senior in speech communication, said he agreed with Cupp. “It ’s so impor tant to have cooperation and unity between the press pool, and obviously between politicians,” Reed said. “They spend their time outside of the senate chambers bashing each other.”

Sanders to reappear on campus BY LOGAN.ENGLE @iowastatedaily.com Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is set to return to Iowa State Sunday as part of his campaign’s “Grassroots Campus Tailgate Tour.” Sanders’ event will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center. It will be Sanders’ first stop on his tour, which includes visits to the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa. Sanders announced his candidacy for the 2020 presidential election in February. His 2020 campaign has been notable for his strong support among student-aged voters, in an echo of his 2016 campaign’s success among voters in that age cohort. Sanders has proposed eliminating all student debt and making public colleges and universities tuition-free. The Vermont senator carried Story County by a roughly 20 percent margin in the 2016 caucuses.

According to a recent YouGov poll, Sanders’ very favorable rating is highest among 18-29 year olds and his very unfavorable rating is highest among those older than 65. Sanders identifies himself as a democratic socialist and supports progressive proposals such as universal health care. On Aug. 22, Sanders unveiled a $16.3 trillion Green New Deal plan to combat climate change. In August 2016, Sanders founded Our Revolution, a political action committee formed in the wake of his 2016 campaign to educate voters about political issues and to organize for and support progressive candidates for office. Sanders has served as one of Vermont’s two U.S. Senators since 2007, previously serving eight terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and as mayor of Burlington, Vt. He ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016, in which he was defeated by former U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton for the nomination by a national popular vote margin of55-43.

IOWA STATE DAILY Vermont Senator and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders marches with congressional candidate J.D. Scholten Oct. 21 at the Homecoming parade.

The Active L earning Workshop Series will be teaching College of Engineering faculty members skills to improve their teaching effectiveness and how to increase student engagement in the classroom. The workshop will be an opportunity for faculty members to get together and discuss high impact t e ac h i n g p r ac t i c e s . Facult y members SHAN in the College of JIANG Engineering who are termed, tenured or tenure-eligible with at least one semester of teaching experience are eligible for the workshop series. The workshop will be based on educational research and real teaching examples. The faculty members interested in this opportunity registered for two sessions of this workshop, which be on Friday and Oct. 4. The faculty members who participate will receive a certificate upon completion of the workshop series. Assistant Professor of materials science and engineering Shan Jiang is one of the organizers of the workshop. Jiang has been at Iowa State since 2016 and was inspired by his experience in teaching to develop a workshop series that can spread ideas amongst faculty members. Jiang mentioned how he enjoys teaching and wants to share his experience in research to show the new generation of students what is so important and interesting about science and technology. “The real way to get knowledge is to see the problem, where the problem is and see the history and how you approach a problem, even though you may not get the right answer — but if you try, that’s an active way of learning,” Jaing said. Jiang said he started to completely reverse the traditional way of teaching as a way to increase his students’ engagement. One of the ways Jiang subverts common teaching styles is to not give the equation, but to derive the equation and guide the students to the answer. This allows the students to have a more comprehensive understanding of how to work through problems. “We want to share with our fellow faculty professors what I did in the classroom,” Jiang said. “L et ’s give [faculty members] the framework or the concept of active learning and encourage them to redo it in the classroom.” The Active L earning Workshop Series will give faculty members an opportunity to incorporate Jiang’s framework into their courses. According to the College of E n g i n e e r i n g ’s w e b s i t e , t h i s n e w workshop series was funded by the Dean’s Excellence in Learning and Teaching Grant program. The series will take place 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and again on Oct. 4 in 3155 Marston Hall.

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Iowa State students at work Breaking down common off-campus and on-campus student jobs BY AMBER.MOHMAND @iowastatedaily.com Students who are entering college and pulling out federal loans are also looking for jobs to either pay down the loans, or pay for their supplies. At Iowa State’s campus, there are hundreds of job opportunities, and in Ames as a whole, there are even more. On-campus jobs are exactly what they sound like – jobs on campus. The location helps students stay on campus, which can be helpful for those who do not have a car. Popular jobs, such as student dining or tutoring, provide students with the flexibility and compatibility for class schedules. There are a multitude of possible jobs on campus, many of which students can seek out on the job board on AccessPlus. A position as an on-campus tutor, provided by the Academic Success Center, is a job for students who qualify and can teach the classes listed on the website. Other areas, such as the Iowa State Foundation Phone Center, are not directly on-campus, but very near to it. Sierra Shields, a sophomore in psychology and a student supervisor for the Iowa State Foundation Phone Center, said she appreciates the flexibility the job offers. “I like it a lot because it close to campus and it fits well with my schedule,” Shields said. “The shifts are weeknights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and most of the time it fits in well. I also have the freedom to pick which days I work which makes it super convenient. It’s a really fun job and a great way to meet new people.” On-campus jobs can also pay students through a work-study program, which students who are eligible for work-study can receive preference during the hiring process — according to the Office of Financial Aid website. Benefits such as room and board can be provided for jobs like Community Adviser in the dorms or apartments. Ames boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country — 1.5% according to

Lexie Schwerin, a sophomore in criminal justice at Iowa State, works at Hy-Vee as a paystation clerk.

National Public Radio — and many businesses post notices they are hiring on their front doors, a sign of the good job market. For students who work off-campus, variety and location have been a factor for choosing their jobs. Lexie Schwerin, a sophomore in criminal justice and cashier at Hy-Vee, said she enjoys her job because it gives her more hours. “[I] don’t feel like I’m always at school or on campus [while working],” Schwerin said. Schwerin also said working off-campus gives her a variety of tasks to do, such as checking to bussing tables in the food area, although the downside of working off-campus could be too many hours. “I may be late if scheduled right after class,” Schwerin said. “During summer the employer might assume you want full time hours, but that’s not always the case.”

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Diversity and Inclusion welcomes Diana Sloan BY MADISON.MASON @iowastatedaily.com Diana Sloan, a new member of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is making a name for herself as the new Program Director of Latino and Hispanic Affairs. “I am an immigrant, I am a native Spanish speaker, I am a problem solver, I am a creative thinker and I am competitive to the core,” Sloan replied when asked to describe herself. Sloan is from Monterrey, Mexico; in comparison to Ames, Iowa it’s a whirlwind of a difference. Monterrey is a huge city, with a lot of activity and traffic filling the community there. Monterrey is a very homogeneous city, in which everyone is similar. During Sloan’s childhood, especially, everyone was described to be a Mestizo — a mixture of Mexican and indigenous genetic makeup. When speaking about Sloan’s family and childhood, her face lit up. She talked about how she is close to her family, especially her younger brothers. She talks to her

COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Diana Sloan is the program director for Latino and Hispanic Affairs with the Office for Diversity and Inclusion.

family daily over WhatsApp, and they video chat whenever they can. When talking about her childhood, she praised her early schooling when she attended an all-girl Catholic school. During this time, she saw how strong women can be. She only knew women to be held to a

standard of intelligence, physicality and capability. “I didn’t grow up with this notion that boys can and gir ls can’t,” Sloan said. “In my little childhood world girls could do anything and everything.” She only found there to be a gender gap when she entered high school. However, the way her parents helped her integrate herself socially with boys was sports. But she learned other life skills through activities like sports, specifically karate, where she earned a black belt and learned discipline, which helped her beyond the practice of karate. After graduating high school, she attended Monterrey Tech, also known as Tecnológico de Monterrey, in Monterre y, Mexico. W hen describing her college experience, she said in Mexico it is very common for children to live with their parents, so she stayed with her parents all throughout college. “In Mexico it is very common that you live with your parents until you get married, and for some people that’s forty,” Sloan said while laughing.

H o w e v e r, s h e d i d d o a n international semester in the United Kingdom at the University of Nottingham. She said it was a great opportunity to visit the land of Robin Hood and the Sherwood forest while abroad in the United Kingdom. After graduating with her bachelors degree from Monterrey Tech, she went on to complete her Masters degree at Iowa State. She then started work at the research park in a web development company, where she worked for a couple years. Her skills in the business world were focused on search engine optimization, digital advertising and marketing — how to make the brand experience consistent. She stayed involved at Iowa State as an alumna, and was invited back for panels and meet and greets. She stayed engaged and found out about the opportunity to apply for a job in the Graduates Office of the Ivy College of Business. For the past five years she was the director of marketing and alumni relations.

“[Working at Iowa State after graduation] was really nice, it was like a coming back home feeling,” Sloan said. “I spent two years as a student, and then all the faculty I learned from I got to collaborate with. And the staff I already knew. It was a ver y smooth, positive transition.” Now she is the program director for Latino and Hispanic Affairs with the office of Diversity and Inclusion. She said her experience as a student and faculty member at Iowa State gave her the motivation to get involved in the work of Diversity and Inclusion, even at her previous job. On top of her job at Iowa State, she was on the Diversity Committee for the College of Business, was the co-chair for Colegas, the hispanic and latino faculty and staff association at Iowa State, and she was the president of the board of directors for the YWCA at Ames ISU. “Because of the way I see the world, I like to find opportunities to

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Make a difference in 2020 Change is possible with Bernie Sanders BY Charles Christiansen charlesc@iastate.edu Politics isn’t just a game played by politicians. It’s not something that exists separately from us, our lives or our culture. Politics is a process that every American plays a part in and is affected by, even outside of election season. In the aftermath of 2016 – not just the election of Donald Trump, but the entire circus of tragedy that defined the race and the years after – I was left without direction. I had been cheering for Bernie Sanders, who seemed like the only candidate that spoke directly about the issues that mattered to me – economic justice and reform, our schools, our prisons and police, our healthcare, the environment and more. After the election, I felt like there was no real way of making any improvements to American lives, or any of the millions of lives affected by the actions of our country. But I realized that ultimately there was no way that waiting for change, expecting the worst and enduring, was going to help. The only way to not become a victim to systems of power greater than yourself is to learn – we know from revolutionary thinkers from the past that the commitment to a better world is a lifelong one, and that we have to fight for what we believe in if we want to see that future come about. That’s why I’m back with Bernie Sanders for the 2020 presidential campaign, and why I not only think that the truth of what we’re fighting for is clearer now than ever, but that we have what it takes to win and make change happen. My family has struggled with poverty for as long as I can remember and has been a victim to the predatory practices of the prison industrial complex, the healthcare industry and an

IOWA STATE DAILY A supporter films Bernie Sanders on his phone during Sanders’ speech. Sanders visited Ames on May 4 to talk about his campaign for presidency and his slogan “Not me. Us.”

unjust economy. I was raised by a single mother who was the hardest worker I ever knew, and gave all she had, every day, so that I’d have a better life. Seeing her give so much and yet have us remain at the mercy of corporations shaped my worldview. It was through research that I discovered why the world behaved this way, and what I could do about it. The Bernie 2020 campaign is about more than just electing our next president. It’s about more, even, than electing progressive candidates over hateful or stagnant alternatives. The Bernie campaign is backed by a coalition of working-class movements. It is a grassroots collection of people at the ground level who have realized that the only way to cause change is through direct action and not “politicking” alone. Even though I’m just one person in this movement, I feel more empowered than I ever have in political volunteering before. I don’t

feel like I’m just touting some candidate who might not even do what they promised – I feel like a contributor, who has the power and the voice to influence what the future will be. The slogan of Bernie’s campaign is “Not Me. Us.” and it couldn’t be truer. Bernie is the candidate who knows that power lies in the actions of the people, if they’re able to unite and use it. This scares a lot of people, and it’s easy to see why. Power and change are scary, because they demand responsibility and action. Many look to the other candidates on the Democratic ballot right now for proposing more modest solutions, for saying that we can make change happen without disruption, without worry, all within the systems we’re used to. If we’re smart enough and moderate enough, we can make things better for everyone, and nobody has to “lose”. But Bernie said it best when he pointed out “We can propose all the plans we

want, but nothing will fundamentally change unless we have the guts to take on Wall Street, the insurance industry, drug companies, the military-industrial complex and the fossil fuel industry.” Ultimately, the people in power, the one percent who have all the money and influence (more money than you can possibly wrap your head around), aren’t interested in compromise. They have decided how the systems that run our country will work, and they’ve set them up to benefit themselves, and only themselves. So what is there left to do for the common people? Unfortunately, as much as we like to praise civility and our institutions, the only way to change a broken system is from the outside. We do this through direct action, by using the power we as citizens and working people have beyond money or electoral politics. That’s why I believe the Bernie 2020 campaign is the only campaign that can make a difference. Any president that gets into office will be hamstrung by the power of the one percent, but it’s Bernie, and only Bernie, who has the movement behind him that can make change happen regardless. If we the 99 percent can come together and realize that we’re stronger for it, and united by our common needs and struggles, we don’t have to be beholden to the same obstacles and mistakes that keep stopping improvement. Medicare for all, a Green New Deal, free college, student debt relief, an end to endless wars, racial justice, economic justice – these are all possible despite what pundits say. If we can take on the systems of power, and the people in the one percent who control them, we can enact all of these and more. I believe that the Bernie campaign is the one that can do this, and that’s why I stand with it. If you believe that this change is possible and want to know how you can help, you can find students for Bernie 2020 and OurRevolution on campus and online. We’re always out canvassing, so we won’t be hard to track down! Helping is easier than you’d imagine, like talking to voters, hanging fliers or attending rallies. Our movement depends on large groups of ordinary people working together, so that means we depend on you.

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Bring awareness to suicide prevention every day Next week, Sunday through Sept. 14, is National Suicide Prevention Week. However, it is important to remember that it is not the only time mental health awareness and suicide awareness become important. It is something that we should all be aware of at all times. According to Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Between the ages of 15 and 24, suicide is the second leading cause of death in the world. It was also estimated that nearly 800,000 lives are lost to suicide each year. When roughly one death occurs every 40 seconds because of suicide, we must push to bring more awareness to the issue rather than focusing only on it one week out of the entire year. There are many ways one can get involved with shedding some more light on the important issue of suicide awareness.

One of these ways is getting involved with The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), in which one can take action by participating in their walks to help raise awareness and funds that will help those affected by suicide. Another way you can take action through the same organization is to give a gift. The gift could range from donating to AFSP to becoming part of the AFSP team or starting a new campaign. In addition to giving you the ability to fight against suicide, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention also provides a page with endless resources relating to mental health: The following are important numbers to keep in mind: 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number: 1-800-273-8255. Crisis Text Line: Text TALK to 741741, here you will be provided with a trained counselor. Another important thing to keep in

mind is that you matter. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help no matter the situation. Too many times people avoid seeking help for fear of being a burden, but we’re here to tell you that you are not. Putting your well-being first is not something that you should put on hold for anything or anyone. Your own mental health is very important and should be a priority. There are always people that are willing to help. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. It’s also important to keep an eye on your friends and loved ones as well. Make sure to check in on them, invite them out to lunch, ask them about their day. You’d be surprised at how the little things could make such a big difference in someones life. Being a good friend to someone isn’t just a nice thing to do, it could also save a life.

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BY TREVOR.HOLBROOK @iowastatedaily.com The worst in-season week of sports lands on this weekend for Iowa State fans, the dreaded bye week (followed closely by Cy-Hawk week which occurs next week). Sure, players need to rest and recover on bye weeks, and coaching staffs — especially Iowa State’s — need a break to improve the game plan and tweak other parts of the three phases of the game. Regardless, it’s still not as fun to have Ames quiet on a fall Saturday, but on the bright side, there won’t be a break in the action until after homecoming on Nov. 2. With no game this week, and I don’t feel like diving into any Cy-Hawk debates this week (you all have that covered on Twitter), let’s dive into some fantasy football. The sports desk at the Daily participated in a monstrous 16-team NFL draft this past week. Typically I’m a 10 to 12-team league kind of guy, but a 16-teamer opened my eyes on fantasy football. While the top five or so rounds play a key role in building a team, often the late rounders and waiver wire players decide a season. Assuming everyone’s drafted for their league, I’ll list a player at each position that could provide value as some deep sleepers — under the radar players that may thrive given the opportunity or may never wake up the entire year — for when you need to drop a player due to bye, injury or lack of production and add someone off the waiver wire.

QUARTERBACK: JOSH ALLEN Allen enters his second season with the Bills after a 5-7 record in 2018 in games he played in. Allen’s pretty attainable, ranking No. 21 in ESPN’s fantasy rankings, and he’s rostered by about 20 percent of ESPN teams. In his dozen games played last season,

COURTESY OF ERIK DROST Josh Allen, quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, may turn some heads in fantasy football this year.

Allen struggled in the first six appearances, tossing two touchdowns, five interceptions and only hitting 200-plus passing yards once. After weeks 1-6, Allen took a breather and came back in Week 12. In his final six games, Allen tallied an average of 207 yards per game and totaled eight touchdown passes and seven interceptions. The passing improved a bit, but his damage on the ground grew his fantasy value. Allen average 79 yards on the ground in the final six games, while scoring five times and surpassing 95 rushing yards in four of the final six games. With another year under his belt, take a flyer on Allen as a backup, and at the very least you can throw him in when the Bills play Miami.

RUNNING BACKS: RYQUELL ARMSTEAD W ho’s Ryquell Armstead? Frankly, it doesn’t really matter too much. Fantasy football running backs are less about talent and more about the opportunity when it comes to digging through the waiver wire. Armstead is a rookie out of Temple, and the Jaguars penciled him in as a back-up behind Leonard Fournette. Fournette is primed for a bounce-back year, but the former LSU Tiger missed time in both his NFL seasons. Fournette’s played in 21 of 32 regular season games in his career, but he only played in eight last year due to a lingering injury and a one-game suspension.

Armstead’s unproven, but he’s worth a roster spot in deeper leagwues because of the potential opportunity.

WIDE RECEIVER: WILLIE SNEAD IV Imagine getting the No. 1 wide out for a playoff team off the waiver wire. That’s what we’ve got with Snead IV. Three percent of ESPN teams carved out a roster spot for Snead IV, despite the Ravens listing him as the starting WR1. A few variables led to this: Snead IV is solid but not elite, Lamar Jackson struggled to pass in his rookie year, the Ravens love to run and pass to tight ends. Despite Jackson’s struggles through the air, common sense would say that a rookie tossed into a starting role midway into a season will improve in the following season, plus he gained big-game experience during the playoffs. This should help Snead IV. The AFC North (Baltimore’s division) is set up to be more competitive this year, at least on paper. The Bengals are still garbage, but Pittsburgh is still a solid playoff contender and the Browns are the most-hyped team in the NFL. The added competitiveness could open up the playbook and make Baltimore more aggressive on offense, specifically through the air. Once again, Snead IV should be exposed to plenty of opportunities this year, making him a viable sleeper.

Staying in the AFC North, I present the biggest low risk, high reward player in Eifert. Eifert is entering his eighth season as a member of the team I called garbage: the Cincinnati Bengals. Despite being one of the worst teams in the NFL, the Bengals will still need to find someone to gain yards outside of Joe Mixon, and with AJ Green constantly banged up, could Eifert fill that void? Well, speaking of injuries, something needs addressed with Eifert. He’s rarely healthy and has never played a full season. He’s hit 15 and 13 games played in years one and three, but he’s also had three seasons with four or fewer games played. Fortunately, he’s available in most leagues, and tight ends outside of the top three are extremely random and inconsistent in fantasy context. While he’s hurt more than he’s healthy, he’s dominant when he sees the field. In 2015 (the 13 game season) he tied for fourth in the NFL in receiving touchdowns with 13, and Rob Gronkowski was the only other tight end near him. The upside potential is worth the shot on the off chance of a relatively healthy season.

DEFENSE: KANSAS CITY The Chiefs got a bad wrap on defense with some ugly scores and because their record offense led by Patrick Mahomes overshadowed them, but overall the defense produced turnovers and sacks. In a pinch, Kansas City’s a solid option. KICKER: CHRIS BOSWELL The Pittsburgh kicker lost some games for the Steelers last year and nearly lost his job in the process. Pittsburgh still has a potent offense, but the black and gold lost touchdown reception leader Antonio Brown in the offseason. Without Brown, Pittsburgh should still move the ball, but it may struggle to finish drives with touchdowns, providing opportunities for Boswell. If Boswell reverts back to the 90-plus percent kicker he’s been in the past instead of 65 percent kicker last season, he could tack on some valuable points in a close matchup.

Cyclones hope to end two-game losing streak BY NICK.FLORES @iowastatedaily.com After losing back-to-back games that could have gone either way, the Iowa State Cyclones will have a packed weekend as they are set to face Creighton away on Friday and Omaha at home on Sunday. The Cyclones fell short against the University of Iowa and Purdue this past weekend losing both games 2-1. Both games went down to the final whistle but ultimately it was not a weekend to remember for the Cyclones. Despite not getting the results the team had wanted, coach Tony Minatta does not seem to be in a panic over the two losses. “I don’t look at any game as a must win,” Minatta said. “I just look at it as we need to continue to play better.”

“If you take the second half against Iowa and the first half against Purdue and put that game together, we’re going to be in a situation to win a lot of games.” The quality displayed in the second half against Iowa and the first half against Purdue shows signs of what the Cyclones are capable of when playing their best football. The Cyclones were able to dictate the match from the back and effectively attack on the counter when playing at their best but, they have been unable to consistently perform this way. Coach Minatta mentioned consistency as a key factor for this weekend as the Cyclones will have only one day of rest in-between their Friday and Sunday matches. “You can’t chase wins,” Minatta said. “[We] just have to work on

playing to the standard that we’ve set for ourselves, which we’ve shown the ability to do but not consistently.” Although the Cyclones may need a run of consistency to get back on track, their confidence is still very high. Junior goalkeeper Dayja Schwichtenberg also mentioned the dip in consistency from the team. “At the end of the day it’s really just about staying composed and going for ward we just need to make sure we’re keeping the energy up and communicating with each other,” Schwichtenberg said. The Cyclones have put together some great attacking performances and have scored some amazing goals so far this season, one of which coming from senior midfielder Hannah Cade last time out

IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State midfielder Megan Etrheim and UNI Midfielder Claire Netten race toward a loose ball Sept. 16 at the ISU vs UNI game. Iowa State lost 0-1.

against Purdue. “I think that game was really good to build our confidence in the attack,” said Cade. Cade was able to find the top

left corner from beyond the 18 yard box to put the Cyclones ahead before halftime but ultimately her goal was not enough to earn the victory. The Cyclones will need to play with consistency and determination if they are to come away with two wins this weekend, but Cade is not worried. “I think that we’ ll do well,” Cade said. “We just came off of two really close and hard-fought games that everyone felt upset after because we didn’t come out on top so I think that energy will go into the next two games.” Iowa State will look to end their two-game losing streak this weekend away at Creighton on Friday, where kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., and on Sunday as they face Omaha at home with kickoff scheduled for 2 p.m.

LIFESTYLE

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Many incoming freshmen are aware of and come to fear the freshman 15. However, research has found typical weight gain for college students falls below 15 pounds.

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Fear of the fifteen Research finds freshman fifteen over-exaggerated BY MEGHAN.CUSTIS @iowastatedaily.com The start of a new school year is already upon us. For some students, this is the first time they are away from home. New freedoms, endless choices and many decisions await. Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, there is a fear known to nearly all college students — the dreaded freshman 15. The unlimited food at the dining hall, snacks your mom left you or even the pizza left from the night before becomes extremely tempting in moments of college stress. This phenomenon is widely known, but it is often over-dramatized. As young adults, college students are bound to gain weight as they age. Lisa Nolting, Iowa State Student Wellness Dietician, spoke about the misconceptions of college weight gain. Nolting works in one-on-one nutrition counseling and said in her experience the vast majority of freshmen don’t

gain 15 pounds. Research suggests a typical weight gain is between three to five pounds. Nolting said it is important to dismantle the idea weight is an indication of health. There are many factors that contribute to health, such as the ability to access affordable health care, environment, food security and having a safe space to exercise. “It is completely normal and your body is supposed to change as you age,” Nolting said. “No one needs to worry about combating weight gain.” Iowa State Student Wellness offers one-on-one nutritional counseling and eating disorder services for students. Nolting uses a non-diet approach to her sessions. Health at Every Size is the principle of life-enhancing movement, eating for well being and weight inclusivity, according to the Iowa State Student Wellness website (studentwellness. iastate.edu). “A lot of what I do is try to educate people about this, that health can occur at any size,” Nolting said. Apart from counseling services, Iowa State offers a variety of food science and human nutrition courses students of any major can take to become more educated on health. Lauren Geistkemper is a teaching assistant for Food Science and Human Nutrition 167 (FSHN 167). “It’s kind of funny, we were actually talking about the freshman 15 in class last week, because a lot of our students

are freshmen,” Geistkemper said. The course instructor, Wendy White, shared information that turned the concept of freshman 15 on its head. When 22 studies were pooled, it was found the average freshman gains only three pounds. 39 percent did not gain any weight at all freshman year; 61 percent gained an average of seven and a half pounds. This weight gain can be described by many different factors and depends on the individual. The stresses of college, lack of sleep, food choices and consumption of alcohol all contribute to weight gain. While there are many ways to spend time in college, exercise is one of the most beneficial for students. The most drastic decreases in physical activity occur during late teen to early adult years. “It’s usually a multitude of things; it’s not all just one problem,” Geistkemper said. “To choose better nutritional choices, try to stick to three meals per day; avoid eating on the go.” Living a holistic life goes beyond worrying about weight. Taking care of yourself by eating well, exercising in a way that you enjoy, destressing and enjoying your time in college will contribute more to health than worrying about potential weight gain. If students do face health issues, rest assured Iowa State has multiple services and classes to educate students on how to improve their lives.

Big AÇaí grand opening brings big turnout BY SIERRA.HOEGER @iowastatedaily.com Post-workout temptations are going to be harder to resist with the opening of Big Açaí on the outskirts of campus. Located across from State Gym, Big Açaí officially opened its doors early Thursday. Underneath Union at the intersection of Sheldon Avenue and Lincoln Way, Big Açaí offers a variety of unique foods new to the Ames community. “There wasn’t really any convenient options, no stuff that was extremely fast and healthy; this concept is exactly what I was looking for,” said Josh Dingle, co-owner and general manager of Big Açaí and a senior in marketing at Iowa State. “It’s super convenient for

students here and it’s just a healthy option. I’d say it ’s probably one of the best options for any type of healthy food when you’re on the go.” Organic sorbet bowls, dairy-free smoothies, avocado toast, salads, soups and espresso beverages can be purchased at this location. “Meeting all the new people coming in,” Dingle said of what he’s most excited for with the opening. “A lot of our new customers haven’t tried the product before, being that we don’t have as much competition up here and as well as this is kind of a California concept, I’d say the demand is going to be high.” The convenience of grab-and-go food combined with the allure of a healthy delicacy such as açaí bowls

SIERRA HOEGER/ IOWA STATE DAILY A line stretched around Big Açaí Thursday morning during its grand opening. Aside from açaí bowls, Big Açaí offers smoothies, avocado toast and more.

is the perfect explanation as to why it’s projected to be a popular spot for students and residents alike. “We live right above it, so we got a lot of promotion from our own

apartment, and there’s actually a Big Açaí bowl place where I live too, so that’s how I knew about it,” said junior Emily Hou. Big Açaí’s grand opening was an

instant hit, with a line stretching to its doors Thursday morning filled with students looking to try something new before going to classes. “I think it’s in a good location and it’s another healthy option for students, because there’s actually not a lot of healthy places offered on campus,” Hou said. “This provides a healthier option for students who are looking for something that’s not greasy.” With a goal of trying to mesh a healthier lifestyle with that of an on-the-go college student, there’s no doubt Big Açaí will have success. “I wanted to give something to the community where you could grab really fast and leave, and not worry about what you’re eating,” Dingle said.

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ISU VS PENN

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against South Dakota, Iowa State may have the opportunity to challenge the Nittany Lions for a few sets. “Christy [ Johnson-Lynch] mentioned to us after the match today that they tend to run a lot of combination plays and we saw that actually more than we ever have with South Dakota, so that was a good kind of set up for us to get used to that,” said junior setter Piper Mauck. Despite a sort of tune-up game against South Dakota to prepare for Penn State, the Nittany Lions are a whole different beast. Penn State has four players with more than 40 attack attempts and it is the two middle blockers, Serena Gray and Kaitlyn Hord, who lead the team in kills and were both AVCA Honorable Mention All-Americans as freshmen last season. Gray has 34 kills to lead the team and a blistering .702 hitting percentage while Hord has 29 kills and another high hitting percentage of .609. The Nittany Lions’ overall hitting percentage is .478. For comparison, Iowa State checks in with a season hitting percentage of .238. Also involved on Penn State’s efficient attack are hitters Allyson Cathey, who has 24 kills and a .341 hitting percentage, and Jonni Parker, who has 23 kills and a .489 hitting percentage. Parker was a third team AVCA All-American and led Penn State in kills last season. Parker’s drop in kills this season is the result of a change of system on the attack for Penn State. “It ’s cool watching them; they ’re just different from teams we’ve played lately,” Johnson-Lynch said. “This year their offense is a little different.”

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GARRETT HEYD/ IOWA STATE DAILY Outside hitter Brooke Andersen gets set to return the ball during Tuesday’s home game.

This season, Penn State has the middle blockers, Gray and Hord, as the main hitters in the offense and the outside hitters function as second or third options on the attack to keep an opponent’s block on their toes — for Iowa State the opposite is true with the outside hitters functioning as go-to options. Penn State will repeatedly feed the ball to Gray or Hord in the middle of the court on the same play, but the play allows for the setter to hit a variety of other passes. For instance, the middle blocker will slide — a maneuver where the hitter loops behind the setter to hit the ball on the outside of the net. If the block is getting lazy in the middle of the court, Penn State’s dynamic athletes at middle blocker will quickly get behind the setter for an easy cross court kill. Another variation of this play involves a slide by the middle blocker and a quick pass to the left outside hitter. If the block follows Gray or Hord on the slide, players like Cathey will have a fairly open court to hit against.

Of the Penn State’s four major hitters, only one has yet to be mentioned — Parker. On this play Parker can provide another dangerous hitting opportunity, but this time from the back row. Parker will crash toward the net from the back row on the attack and provides Penn State’s setter another option to pass to for a kill. Like South Dakota, Penn State’s offense provides extensive options and quirks to put pressure on an opponent’s defense. “I think it’s something that [South Dakota] would do, the same exact play over and over again, and then they would throw in a switch up play so we had to be on our toes and be ready for that,” said senior outside hitter Josie Herbst. Having such a unique offense with so many options, Johnson-Lynch said the team will need to spend even more time preparing. While Iowa State will surely have fits with Penn State’s attack, the Nittany Lions have far from an elite block and average 1.8 blocks

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Pridefest. “It is a way for the Ames community to support individuals who are LGBTQIA+; it is a welcoming event but also a celebration.” Admission is free for all events and programs, including the entertainment on offer. The entire event area is designated as an alcohol free event. The Pridefest educational programming team, in partnership with Ames Public Library, is excited to offer learning experiences centered on supporting and connecting queer community members, with particular emphasis on the experiences of queer and trans people of color. Ames Pridefest will feature a wide variety of educational programming, including a panel on accessing health care as a trans or non-binary person, a session for youth on starting or improving their Gender and Sexuality Alliance, and a book presentation and signing for young adult author Mason Deaver. “We call it educational programming because it is, but it is also about bringing topics so that the community can engage in those topics,” said nicci port, interim co-chair of Ames Pride’s board of directors. The schedule of educational programming includes: 10 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. is “Logistics of Care: Accessing Mental and Primary Health Care as a Trans or Non-Binary Person.” 11a.m. to 11:55 a.m. is “Playing Dress Up: Caregivers Panel.” 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. is “Iowa Safe Schools: Youth Activism 101.” 12 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. is “Pride So White: A Space for QTPOC.” 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. is “I Wish You All the Best: Mason Deaver YA Author

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IOWA STATE DAILY Drag Queen story time was one of the first events to take place at Ames Pridefest 2018. Melissa May O’Nays read Jacob’s New Dress by Ian Hoffman and Sarah Hoffman.

Presentation & Book Signing.” 1 p. m . t o 1 : 4 5 p. m . i s “ Pr i d e Storytime & Dance Party.” 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. is “Qids Pridefest Afterparty Dance” which is for midd le schoolers and high schoolers. Ames Pridefest will feature over 60 community vendors, including healthcare providers, an LGBTQIA+ publisher, local businesses, student organizations and free HIV testing courtesy of Primary Health Care and their mobile testing center. Attendees will be able to learn more about local organizations and businesses, win free prizes and learn more about getting involved in the community. Ames Pridefest entertainment will feature many Iowa performers on stage this year. More local performers, including singers, poets and drag performers, along with a local headliner will be featured at Pridefest. There will be performers returning from the festival’s first and second years, along with some new entertainers. The schedule of entertainment includes

the following scheduled programs: At 1:50 p.m. is the welcome, which is followed by a drag show at 2 p.m, a poetry reading at 3 p.m. and another drag show at 3:45 p.m. At 5:15 p.m. is Ananya Mitra, a 19-year-old singer/songwriter, who was born and raised in Ames. The Ames Pride website describes her music as a “vulnerable picture of her life, with melodies that kill.” At 6:15 p.m. is Teri Underhill, a musician who the Ames Pride website describes as singing “from the heart and does not hold back her soul when telling stories of loved ones and heartaches.” The entertainment rounds out with Trouble Lights, an electro dance pop duo from Fairfield, feat. Annalibera. According to an Ames Pride press release, over 1,500 people attended last year’s Pridefest despite inclement weather. Over 2,000 attendees are expected at Ames Pridefest 2019. Ames Pride is still looking for volunteers according to Suski. Individuals can sign up online.

per set — an area Iowa State can exploit after a strong offensive showing against South Dakota. Iowa State hit .305 as a team with huge contributions from Annie Hatch, Herbst, Eleanor Holthaus and Candelaria Herrera. All players have been working on developing and improving on the attack, with Herbst being more consistent hitting different shots, Holthaus working on attacking from the back row, Herrera working on her slide and Hatch working on varying up her shot selection. “I think the hitters did a great job of finding the open spots on the court and finding their weak spots — basically, I think we had a lot of smart tips and roll shots that really helped us save the game,” Mauck said. Hatch, a freshman, has seen the most gameto-game improvement of Iowa State’s hitters statistically. Though only averaging a .164 hitting percentage so far this season, Hatch, who has the most attack attempts of any Cyclone, has been able to cut down her attack errors from nine to six and then down to three against South Dakota. Despite not possessing a strong block so far this season, Penn State will be scrappy on defense and aside from their offensive pressure, the Nittany Lions have strong servers, who will put pressure on Iowa State and force Mauck away from the net for out-of-system sets. “They do what they do every year — serve tough, play great defense, be pretty physical and they’re always very aggressive,” JohnsonLynch said. “You don’t see them tipping a lot of balls; they come right at you with everything they got and that’s pretty important to that program.” From all aspects of the game, Penn State gives Iowa State all they can handle — and perhaps even more. PG4

improve processes or policies in a way that makes them more equitable for everyone,” Sloan said. When the university made the decision to open the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Sloan got involved in some projects within the office where she got to work with nicci port, one of her current colleagues. When she started her new position, it was an easy transition. “Iowa State is a predominantly white institution, and as an immigrant, I didn’t quite realize how salient my identities are until I moved here,” Sloan said while explaining why she decided she wanted to do this job way before her current position existed. Sloan gave insight as to what ignited her drive to do what she does. When she came to not only the U.S., but to Iowa, she learned about diversity and how others interact with her. It was really her first taste as to what diversity and inclusion is and she fell in love with this concept. While she was going to school for business, she realized through her experience that adding diversity, equity and inclusion to everything can make businesses more efficient. She wanted to be a part of the initiative that informed others about the importance of diversity and inclusion. Through her new position she said she hopes to accomplish a more enterprise-wide type of activity, rather than focusing on one area. Sloan said she wants to not only focus on the Latino student experience but also focus on the faculty, staff, alumni and visitor component that will increase the student experience and make sure students are well supported through the administration so that when programs change, the initiatives won’t disappear. While she said she is excited for her accomplishments and goals for this year, she said she is also excited to bring a new “flavor” to Latino Affairs. Previously, Latino Affairs has been identified as Latino American, some undocumented and some under DACA. However, Sloan said she wants to expand that to also include international Latinos that are here in passing, and also focus on the immigrant community. She said she wants to make the international, immigrant and undocumented students the forefront of this conversation. She said she wants to include as many “flavors” or aspects of being part of the Latino community. “I look forward to a time where when we say Diversity and Inclusion, people think ‘well that’s who we are, that’s our brand’ — that it’s the fibers that make up our community,” Sloan said when referring to Iowa State’s initiatives on diversity and inclusion.