SUMMER with the End of the 2018-19 Academic Year Students Share Approaching, Many Undecided Students Are Coming to a Turning Point in Their Decision-Making Process

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Every year, 20 percent of freshmen at Iowa State enroll as open-option students. Many others enroll within various colleges, yet still undecided on the exact major they want to declare. SUMMER With the end of the 2018-19 academic year Students share approaching, many undecided students are coming to a turning point in their decision-making process. school break plans One student, Katilynn Peterson-Stoenner, a freshman studying both child, adult and family BY SIERRA.HOEGER, gain internship experience. services and psychology with a pre-occupational MARIBEL.BARRERA “ is summer, I will be an operational engineer therapy focus, enrolled at Iowa State this past year @iowastatedaily.com intern in Kalamazoo, Michigan,” said Martha with a few options in mind. Hodapp, junior in mechanical engineering. “I knew I wanted to do something with people Every May, Iowa State’s student body disperses Gayle Yii, freshman in industrial engineering, will with disabilities, but I was also interested in studying from the Ames area. Some students return home or use this summer as an opportunity to head back home medicine,” Peterson-Stoenner said. “I was going to spend the warm months traveling, while others secure and visit with family and friends. declare special education, but they didn’t have that internships or spend their summer working. “I’m 17, so actually I’m going to as a major, just an endorsement.” Hayden Walker, junior in mechanical engineering, still be in high school,” Yii said. Among the range of courses taken as an has a somewhat busy summer ahead of him. “I’m an international student undecided student, American Sign Language was “I’ll probably go home a decent [amount] of time, so I’ll be going back home one of her favorites, said Peterson-Stoenner. just to see my parents, since I haven’t seen them a lot to see all of my friends “It was nice to be able to take interesting classes over the year,” Walker said. “I’ve got a shing trip to and probably go back to to decide what I wanted to study versus just taking Canada with my dad, and also maybe a trip to San school to [visit].” general education courses ... doing so helps you Diego with my mom’s side of the family.” While some students discover areas you’re interested in rather than just In between trips home and traveling with his are gaining experience studying the basics,” Peterson-Stoenner said. parents, Walker will be working in the Materials through internships and Shaive Reza, a sophomore studying aerospace Preparation Center in the Ames Lab. others are going on trips to engineering, began his career at Iowa State as an “I’m just excited to have something where I feel warm destinations, one major undecided student considering a future in both like I’m gonna be doing something that I’m interested at Iowa State is letting students engineering and computer science. in,” Walker said. do both this summer. “I took courses towards engineering,” Reza said. Walker will not be the only student choosing to e Apparel Merchandising and Design program “I think that decision was made [subconsciously]. reside in Ames this summer. is taking a group of students to Los Angeles where All my life I have been around people who are “I’m going to work here [at the Bookstore] most of they will gain insight into certain brands and engineers, so I thought ‘this is something I wanna the time,” said Jane Joiner, sophomore in pre-business. companies. be in the future as well.” “And then just hang out at the pool and stu .” “I want to expand my networking for sure, because After realizing that studying computer science Some students are choosing to use summer as an we’re going to meet a lot of big individuals and get wasn’t what he wanted to do, Reza then tried his opportunity to further their professional skills and that chance to network, and plus I love L.A., I’ve been hand at a handful of di erent ventures. there three times already,” said Grace Erickson, junior “I started working at Tesla as a machine operator,” in apparel, merchandising and design. “I would love Reza said. “[I] met Elon Musk [a] couple times, and for an internship opportunity to come out of it, so after two years of working there, I realized I [didn’t] that’s probably my main goal.” want to limit myself to one thing or major.” Whether you are a student choosing to reside in After exploring many areas of both study and Ames and lay low for the summer or head somewhere work, including starting his own business, Reza has else to ll your free time, be sure to enjoy these next decided to study aerospace engineering. three months o . Whether they enroll with a variety of ideas about their potential area of study or are not so sure, Iowa SARAH ESTES/ IOWA STATE DAILY State’s open-option and undeclared students are making headway in the decision-making process. DID YOU DQ TODAY? Ames • Story City 02 Campus brief Iowa State Daily Monday, May 06, 2019

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BY JAKE.WEBSTER brain with @iowastatedaily.com the right food Some students go to extraordinary lengths to try to BY JORDYN.DUBOIS make the grade during finals @iowastatedaily.com week. One way some do is by using the prescription drug As students begin to work their way through Adderall, generally used to treat finals week, an assortment of snacks begin to Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity make an appearance. Through all of the options Disorder, or ADHD. available, this poses the question of what snacks The global average of the are the best to help students do well on their proportion of the world final exams. diagnosed with ADHD is 2.8 “Students should make sure they are eating percent of all people. However 3 meals a day, every day, with 1-3 snacks in data from the Center for Disease between meals to ensure their body has enough Control (CDC) indicates energy for studying, etc,” said Lisa Nolting,a rates are higher among other registered dietitian and a program coordinator subgroups, including adolescents for student wellness. and cismales. Nolting also said the brain prefers glucose Roughly two-thirds of those which is found in carbohydrates, so its diagnosed with ADHD in the COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES important to include carbohydrates in your Adderall use has become an increasingly large issue on college campuses. Students use it as a way to stay United States are prescribed meals as well. focused and succeed during final exams. Adderall or other stimulant Some foods that are high in carbohydrates prescription drugs to improve can have the side effect of Some students have self- Adderall and other stimulants include fruits and vegetables, grains, bread and focus, according to the CDC. contributing to depression and reported faking the symptoms used to treat ADHD do have the milk products. A 2008 study found 16 to 29 other mental health issues, and of ADHD in an attempt to get a effect of increasing focus. A 2012 “Eating a balanced diet during finals week percent of students prescribed psychosis among those taking the prescription for Adderall or other journal article reported a single can make it easier to focus during long study Adderall were asked by peers to drug have been reported. drugs to help them study. dose of one drug had the effect of sessions, this includes snacks,” said Kallen either give, sell or trade their pills. Furthermore, stimulants A 2008 experiment found improving the ability of healthy Anderson, a registered dietitian with campus That same study found students including Adderall have the side 93 percent of undergraduate volunteers to detect performance dining services. “Try to include two food who use stimulants such as effect of increasing heart rate psychology students were able to errors. groups in snacks as this helps with satiety, Adderall without a prescription and blood pressure. A 15-year- fake the symptoms of the disease Nevertheless, it remains and decreases the likelihood of getting hangry are more likely to use other drugs, old male was reported in a 2005 in order to receive a positive unclear whether stimulant during a study session.” and more likely to be white, male journal of having had a heart diagnosis. medication impacts healthy According to a snacking handout Anderson and affiliated with a fraternity. attack as a result of taking Colleges and universities are individuals the same way as it gives to students, snacks should combine high A student at Iowa State who two 20 mg tablets of Adderall. aware of the abuse of prescription does those with ADHD. It is fiber and protein for a lasting result. Some good identified himself only as Michael The individual had restarted drugs to try to get an advantage possible the enhanced ability in choices for snacks include: said he has prescriptions for his medication after stopping in studying for exams. In 2012, healthy individuals, including 1 apple and 2 tbsp peanut butter Adderall and Vyvanse, another without notifying his physician. Duke University implemented students who are abusing the ½ cup carrot chips and 2 tbsp hummus drug prescribed to treat ADHD. The majority of those taken to a policy banning the use of drug, comes from placebo effects. 1 container greek yogurt and 1 tbsp granola “I’m still wired from all my the emergency room with adverse prescription drugs by those not Roughly three quarters of A handful of nuts and 3 baby peppers [Adderall],” Michael said. “I can’t side-effects from Adderall prescribed them for academic students who abuse stimulant 1 string cheese and whole wheat crackers get anything done without it.” involved the individual having purposes. drugs such as Adderall report 1 hard-boiled egg and 1 banana Using prescription drugs also consumed alcohol. “The unauthorized use of doing so to help them stay 1 handful dehydrated fruits and 1 hand- other than how directed to by Among those diagnosed with prescription medication to awake and focus before an exam. ful nuts a physician, including taking ADHD and actually prescribed enhance academic performance However, the drug does not “Gauge and honor your body’s natural one’s own drugs other than how the drugs, abuse still occurs. The has been added to the definition make students smarter, it simply hunger and fullness cues,” Anderson said. prescribed, can lead to adverse main reason for doing so is to of Cheating,” Duke University helps them focus and stay awake. “Eating when you’re bored or stressed and effects. enhance the ability to study, said in their updated handbook Coffee remains a safer and not not actually hungry isn’t the smart thing to Stimulants such as Adderall according to a 2009 survey. at the time. illegal way to stay awake to study. do. There are so many other ways to de-stress.” Right and wrong ways to study for finals

BY JACOB.SMITH it out loud while recording their voice so that their judgment may be off when it comes to @iowastatedaily.com they can play it back and compare what they their knowledge, which can cause them to recall to the textbook or write it down on a piece underestimate the amount of time they really Finals week is here, and of the many different of paper and try to recall it by their hand and need. ways to study for tests, only some can actually mind,” Chan said. “Even for students who are in college, who help. Chan urged students to not give up and basically are pretty good at studying, they are Jason Chan, associate professor of psychology, look at the book if they become stuck but keep not very accurate judging about whether people said the most effective way to retain information trying because in the exam there is no book. have actually learned something well or not,” while studying is to test yourself. Instead of checking after every sentence, Chan Chan said. “Testing yourself while studying is probably recommends recalling information in paragraph He explained how many students may have the most important thing you can do,” Chan chunks. felt a common belief of thinking they did well said. “If students are reading a textbook or a The Academic Success Center on campus also on a test to instead turn around and do poorly. particular chapter for some class they have, it’s offers resources to help with exam preparation. With finals week here, Chan said the most important that they don’t just keep re-reading The resources include ways to help with time efficient way for students to break up their MIA WANG/ IOWA STATE DAILY the information over and over.” management, which instructors have said can studying is to test themselves on information During dead week, Parks Library is definitely Chan further explained how students can test act as the primary inhibitor to effective studying. and take care of their bodies by having a the busiest place on campus. Students filter in themselves to make sure it is effective. Although college students have a lot of breakfast and a good nights rest before exam and out all day trying to utilize the last bit of “Covering the book up and trying to recall practice studying, Chan said he believes days. time to study before finals. 04 News Iowa State Daily Monday, May 06, 2019 Taking time outside of class

also keep up with other hobbies. Faculty “Instead of teaching, I use my summers for client work, since I’m still a practitioner,” Berghefer said. “Keeping active in the field is plans for important to me and one of the ways I keep my skills sharp. I also use this time to focus on my art and try new things.” the summer Berghefer said she does Japanese paper cutting, called kiri-e, using X-acto knives BY VICTORIA.REYNA-RODRIGUEZ and surgical scalpels. She has also been @iowastatedaily.com experimenting with abstract painting techniques for the past year or so. For students, summer is a time for Berghefer said most years, she and her de-stressing and finally being able to get away family spend a lot of time boating down or from school work, but what do professors do riding their family’s motorcycle. while we’re relaxing? Pardo-Ballester also said she tries to spend To start, professors don’t finish as soon as us time with family throughout the summer. students do. Sherry Berghefer, senior lecturer “I am from Spain, so working in Valencia in the Greenlee School, said for her, it tends is a plus for me because at the end of the to be mid-to-late May by the time she wraps program I visit my family in Madrid and things up completely. Granada,” Pardo-Ballester said. “I also visit my Cristina Pardo-Ballester, associate professor sisters in Paris and when possible we visit the in World Languages and Cultures, vacation Netherlands […] I try to spend as much time starts even later. as possible in Europe because of my daughter. “Many people think that I get time off when I want her to be exposed to the Spanish, Dutch the spring semester ends, but this is not true and French languages and cultures.” because I am one of the co-directors of an Caragea is originally from Romania, and ISU abroad program,” Pardo-Ballester said. said she tries to go home when her schedule “At the end of May I travel to Madrid, Spain permits. to start our adventure with ISU students who “I have not been home in the last five years, signed up for the ISU on the Mediterranean so I do hope to take a short trip this summer,” summer program.” Caragea said. “My home town is on the coast “Some students believe that directing of the Black Sea, so traveling home is very a program is not work and that we are on relaxing: besides seeing my family, I get to vacation, but we do a great deal of work in spend some time by the sea.” Valencia,” Pardo-Ballester said. While traveling is important to Caragea, she Petruta Carmen Caragea, professor in COURTESY OF CRISTINA PARDO-BALLESTER also discussed other hobbies she enjoys during Cristina Pardo-Ballester, associate professor in world languages and cultures, in Spain with her statistics, said that the summer is a time to the summer. She said she enjoys gardening, daughter. Pardo-Ballester leads a study abraod trip for students over the summer. make progress on research projects. jewelry making, reading, traveling and hanging “In practice, I take only very little time out with friends. away from the university,” Caragea said. “My projects. […] I also serve as associate chair for amount of time.” “Nowadays I have two very small children, job [... ] involves a good amount of research. the Department of Statistics, which means Between research and other obligations on though, so the last few summers have been a Summer, which is free of most teaching, is a that I have several administrative duties that campus, professors keep just as busy during the lot less about my hobbies or personal interests, good time to make progress on many research require me to be present in campus for some summer as they do in the school year, but they and a lot more about theirs,” Caragea said. Books to read during the summer

FICTION BY LOGAN.METZGER a wealth of self-help advice and @iowastatedaily.com “An Absolutely Remarkable discuss a murder or two amid plenty Thing” by Hank Green of their trademark witty banter. With classes over and summer A graduate student and her friend ROMANCE rolling in, students are gaining free capture the sudden appearance of a time. What can they do with that large robotic statue, one of dozens “The Kiss Quotient” by Helen time? How about finally reading around the world. Their video goes Hoang that one book that’s been sitting on viral, leaving the student to contend This novel follows Stella, an a shelf since last summer, or finding with her sudden internet fame. This economist on the Autism Spectrum, a new one? novel is a must-read for fans of the who hires an escort to help her “Reading is one of life’s greatest vlogbrothers or young adult author navigate the world of romance. pleasures and there’s nothing quite John Green. The escort, Michael, who is half like being immersed in a story,” Vietnamese and supporting his said Cathy Cooney, adult services “Queenie” by Candice family, can’t afford to jeopardize librarian at Ames Public Library. Carty-Williams his job. While dealing with serious “You can also get involved in a book Queenie Jenkins, a twenty- issues like mental health, sex club and explore societal and cultural something Jamaican-British woman, work and relationships, this is a LOGAN METZGER/ IOWA STATE DAILY issues through the lens of a book Summer reads recommended by Cathy Cooney at Ames Public Library. is doing the best she can despite having compulsively readable romantic with your friends. If nothing else, a rather awful year. She struggles with comedy. it’s a source of entertainment like people. Reading increases your Cooney also suggested six summer a series of bad dates, maintaining THRILLER watching television except that you knowledge on a topic, can help you reads for college students, in a wide friendships and a journalism career can cast the characters and direct the relieve stress at the end of a long day, range of genres. that is disappointingly shallow. “The Silent Patient” by Alex cinematography.” and is just plain enjoyable.” Reviewers are calling it a modern Michaelides FANTASY Cooney said leisure reading is Donna Niday, associate professor take on Bridget Jones, which makes Six years ago, Alicia murdered her important for many reasons. of English, said reading helps us “The Daevabad Trilogy” by S.A. it a perfect light read for the summer. husband and since that day has not “Whether you’re reading fiction expand our horizons and think about Chakraborty (Book #1 is “The City said a word. Psychotherapist Theo, NONFICTION or nonfiction, you are increasing your what is happening in other parts of of Brass”) struggling with his own issues, vocabulary and being introduced to the world. If you’re looking for something “Stay Sexy & Don’t Get attempts to get her to speak. As the a variety of words we don’t often use “I think it helps to empathize with to fill that Game of Thrones Murdered: The Definitive How-to professional lines begin to blur, will in everyday conversations,” Cooney people and understand what other void, this might be the perfect Guide” by Karen Kilgariff and the truth of what happened that day said. “Recent studies have shown people are going through,” Niday series for you. Set in 18th century Georgia Hardstark be revealed? that reading fiction also increases said. “I think it makes us better people Cairo, this epic fantasy features a Perfect for fans of the podcast “My This is one of the most popular empathy, as it helps us experience to hear about what other people have complicated political framework Favorite Murder,” in this book the thrillers of the summer and the thoughts and emotions of other occurring in their lives.” and plenty of magic. hosts describe their lives to date, offer promises an edge-of-your-seat ride. Monday, May 06, 2019 Iowa State Daily Opinion 05

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BY ALEX.CONNOR heavily. Students felt they were being aban- the win by then acting-Gov. Reynolds, who campus. Despite no one taking ownership @iowastatedaily.com doned by the university. Administrators felt that night became the first woman to ever be over his invitation, we were able to offer they needed to protect the Iowa State name elected to serve in that role in Iowa. reporting directly linking Nick Fuentes to Today marks the final Iowa State Daily and its brand. At its center was a lack of com- In December, we didn’t take a break. organizations on campus. that I will help produce. Like many seniors, munication, both sides bypassing empathy Rather, we traveled to the Valero Alamo Bowl In April, we released the “I am more than” I’m counting down the days until graduation and choosing conflict over compromise. with many of you to cover what would even- initiative in partnership with the Student and taking my last finals with an eagerness, In September, we extensively covered the tually become Iowa State’s harrowing loss Government diversity and inclusion com- knowing I’ll never have to fill out a scantron death of Celia Barquín Arozamena — an against Washington State. We didn’t have mittee to highlight student leadership on again; and nostalgia, knowing that I’d like Iowa State golfer, international student and a print product, but we delivered updates campus. Identifying 15 students, we pro- to stay in the moment just a little bit longer. beloved civil engineer. Our staff went to police through our website, social media and the vided them the opportunity to share with But I’m also wrapping up my tenure as briefs, athletic press conferences and lives- Daily Dose. the community what they are “more than.” editor in chief and cleaning out my desk. I’m treamed her vigil. In January, during the coldest days of the In May, we say goodbye and transition not just saying goodbye to a newspaper, but We covered the criminal history of the year, we were in the newsroom putting out a into our next set of summer leadership. friends that have shaped my Iowa State expe- main suspect in the case and wrote about print product. Despite classes being canceled, While we’re taking a temporary step away rience. I’m saying goodbye to a community homelessness in Ames. We talked about we were still delivering up-to-date coverage of from the print product, we’ll still be in your that has helped me become a better journal- safety on campus and tried our best to not just not just the weather but Iowa State and the inbox and online. In the fall, we’ll resume ist and editor. help the community process such a horrible Ames community. with our daily print product. I’m trading in Iowa State for something incident, but also understand what life looks In February, we introduced you to the These are not the only examples of exem- both new and unknown. And as I’m look- like moving forward. Student Government candidates for pres- plary journalism, but just a few that stick out. ing forward, I’ve been doing a lot of looking In October, we wrote about Iowa State lag- ident and vice president. With three slates We also launched Daily Dialogue, a live-sto- back. We put out a newspaper, newsletter ging the ability to put pronouns on business running, we wanted to ensure that each rytelling journalism, and #AskMeAmes, and online content every day in service of our cards. It was later announced in April that the candidate and their campaign was covered an engagement tool to help us identify community. This past year, here’s how I believe university would be adapting its materials to fairly and accurately. This included hosting what stories you’d like to be told about the we’ve best served you. allow for this necessary and inclusive change. the debates in partnership with the election community. Within the first two weeks of classes, we In November, we stayed up until 3 a.m. commission. But we couldn’t have done any of it with- were already covering the trademark rift to provide you with extensive coverage and In March, we broke the story that a white out the support of our community. Thank between student leaders and administration analysis of the election results — including nationalist would be secretly coming to you for letting us be in service of you.

EDITORIAL Editorial Board Alex Connor, editor-in-chief Movie spoilers to start your summer right Melanie De Anda, opinion editor Megan Petzold, columnist Max Goldberg, student For our final editorial of the year, we being that when the sun goes down a close friend Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding Seth Pierce, student wanted to have a bit of fun (no, we’re not turns into an ogre. who helps teach him the ropes of prison. actually spoiling “Avengers: Endgame.”) The Fast and the Furious: Undercover In just under twenty years, Andy tunnels Here’s some spoilers from movies that police officer Brian O’Connor infil- through the walls of Shawshank using you probably should have already seen, trates a close knit street racing group to nothing but a rock hammer. He proceeds as well as a surprise at the end. discover who in the street racing com- to withdraw the money he had laundered Opinions expressed in columns and letters are those of the Finding Nemo: A fish named Marlin munity is also robbing semi-trucks on for Warden Norton and move to Mexico. author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the loses his son Nemo to fishermen. Marlin the highway. His love of cars ultimately Dances with Wolves: Lieutenant Daily or organizations with which the author(s) ventures off in search for his son and leads him to befriend head man Dominic John J. Dunbar is granted his request are associated. along the way meets another fish by the Torretto and fall in love with little sister to move to a western post after a dis- name of Dory with short-term memory Mia Torretto. In the final scene, Brian play of bravery to help the Union win a loss. Both fish team up in search for and Dom race only to find themselves Civil War battle. He is assigned to Fort Marlin’s son Nemo, who happens to be in an accident. With Dom’s car destroyed Sedgewick where he finds himself alone. Feedback policy: stuck in a fish tank at a dentist’s office. and siren in the background, Brian gives After a rocky couple first encounters, he The Daily encourages discussion but does not guarantee its Meanwhile, Nemo and the other fish in Dom the keys to his car, letting Dom go. befriends the local Sioux tribe. He all publication. We reserve the right to edit or reject any letter or the tank plot an escape to finally be free. The Proposal: Sandra Bullock, but completely abandons his post to live online feedback. Send your letters to [email protected]. Shrek: An ogre by the name of Shrek requests her assistant, Ryan Reynolds, with the Sioux. It is after his return to Letters must include the name(s), phone number(s), leaves his swamp after all known fairy- propose to her. During the engage- his post to grab his journal before the majors and/or group affiliation(s) tale creatures are banished into the ment, they find they really do want to tribe moves that he is captured by the and year in school of the author(s). forest by Lord Farquaad. He ventures be together. Army. On his trip back east to be tried Phone numbers and addresses will not be published. Online feedback may be used if first name and last name, off with his partner-in-crime who is a The Incredibles: A team of super- for desertion, several Sioux warriors free major and year in school are included in the post. Feedback donkey — by the name of Donkey — heroes by night and the Parr family by him and kill his captors. He leaves his posted online is eligible for print in the Iowa State Daily. to meet with Lord Farquaad regarding day, they all fight crime together — and Sioux friends telling them that the Army the banished creatures and his swarmed always escape. won’t quit looking for him and he doesn’t swamp. Lord Farquaad and Shrek come The Little Mermaid: Ariel trades her want them to be found. In the final scene, to an agreement which lead to Shrek voice to become a human and be with a Sioux warrior scream from the top of and Donkey to once more venture her prince. a mountain, “Sunkmanitu Tanka Ob off, but this time to rescue Princess The Shawshank Redemption: Locked Waci,” Sioux for Dances with Wolves. Fiona who is awaits her one true love away at Shawshank Prison for two mur- Iowa State tuition: It’s going to in a tower guarded by a fire-breathing ders he didn’t commit, Andy Dufresne increase and probably will for years to dragon. Little after being rescued we finds himself laundering money for the come unless the Iowa Legislature starts find out Fiona is cursed — her curse Samuel Norton, the warden. He develops to reinvest in higher education. Monday, May 06, 2019 SPORTS 06

COLUMN Can the Cyclones meet the hype?

MIKINNA KERNS/IOWA STATE DAILY Coach Matt Campbell watches his team before the start of the Iowa State vs West Virginia football game on Oct. 13, 2018.

Summer of 12’s regular-season punching bag. experience for starting middle linebacker Mike on the roster. Without a tall target (tight ends But why is Iowa State set to be a top-25 team, Rose, who was headed for a MAC scholarship excluded), the targets will largely go to Tarique when there are plenty of other known quantities before getting noticed by Campbell and co. In Milton and Deshaunte Jones, who are completely optimism in the Power-5 conferences? If you look closer, his true freshman season, Rose started all 13 different pass-catchers. it’s not hard to see. games and will step into a leadership role with As long as the ball is moving down the field, it awaits Cyclone The Cyclones are ranked 43rd in Bill the linebacking core for his sophomore season. won’t matter, but a rhythm will need to be estab- Connelly’s S&P+ projections for SB Nation, Heacock said Rose’s leadership is necessary lished early in the season. football the first time the school has started a season in for improvement. (Or not, who knows if anything I say will come the top 50. The system ranked Iowa State’s 2018 “Defense is always knowing where your help true. Best not to listen too closely). BY NOAH.ROHLFING squad 45th following its Alamo Bowl loss to is,” Heacock said. “Last year, I think Mike took The running back position has been a strength @iowastatedaily.com Washington State, showing that the Cyclones care of Mike. for much of Campbell’s coaching career, so I don’t have new expectations not just in the Iowa media, “Knowing what everybody else around you think the position will be a total loss after the The summer months are finally upon us. Time but nationwide. is doing, I think that shows you that a guy is departure of Montgomery to the NFL. for internships and summer jobs, late nights in The Cyclones return a lot of defensive pro- maturing.” Sheldon Croney, Kene Nwangwu and Johnnie the setting sun and the Iowa State football hype duction from what was the Big 12’s second-best The offense has its own Mike Rose in quar- Lang are solid options who can contribute. machine. defense in 2018, having to replace secondary terback Brock Purdy. The one-time third string I just think the addition of Breece Hall could If the last part is confusing to you, trust me, starters D’Andre Payne and Brian Peavy and quarterback who wasn’t expecting to play all be important come September. you’re not the only one. linebacker Willie Harvey. But if foundation is season is now the best returning player the The four-star recruit is an athletic runner with The Cyclones, coming off of two consecutive the word of the day with regards to Campbell’s Cyclones have on his side of the ball. I do worry the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, 8-5 seasons, are for the first time in ages pro- team-building, then the defense of Jon Heacock that the Cyclones’ offense will be unreliable, but something I think will be more of a factor with jected to be a top-25 team when preseason polls is at a whole other level. Purdy won’t be the issue. the offense under Tom Manning’s watch once come out in late July-early August. The Athletic’s Iowa State has finished in the top-50 in total The offensive line and Butler/Montgomery again. He might just be one of the most talented Stewart Mandel placed Iowa State at No. 14 in defense for two years running after a disastrous replacements are what will tell me the most running backs Iowa State has seen since Troy his personal post-spring practice rankings. CBS 2016 season, when Heacock was trying to figure about Iowa State, and I believe these two things Davis was on the sidelines of Jack Trice. Sports put the Cyclones at No. 18, right behind out what the Cyclones’ best combination of play- will decide whether Iowa State lives up to the There are plenty of questions for Iowa State Nebraska and seven spots ahead of No. 25 Iowa. ers and system was. Since then, the team has hype it has earned. to answer when fall camp begins. Until then, So how is this happening, and what does it rebounded in resounding fashion, to the point We’ve written plenty of stories on who is going the summer hype train will roll on — with the mean? where if Iowa State wants to be a conference to make up for Butler’s lost production — it won’t Cyclones in tow. The simple answer is this: Matt Campbell has contender, the defense will be its calling card. be a one-man job — but Iowa State will have Enjoy the ride, Iowa State fans. Lord knows turned Iowa State into a lot more than the Big The 2019 defense will benefit from a year of to adjust its offense to match the receivers now you’ve waited long enough for it. Catch Iowa State sports over the upcoming summer break

BY AARON.MARNER this season the most successful in gritty, be determined and always fans with their first chance to see If you’d rather get involved your- @iowastatedaily.com school history since 1989. know that we are in the game,” players like Lindell Wigginton and self, Iowa Games is a great oppor- “This senior class bought in Pinkerton said. Marial Shayok, who both played tunity to do exactly that. While most of the college sports immediately when I came back, in the Capital City League before While this, like Capital City CAPITAL CITY LEAGUE played at Iowa State take place and that’s a credit to them, their suiting up for the Cyclones. League, isn’t technically an Iowa during the fall or spring semesters, character and their integrity,” said If you’re looking for a hoops fix, Additionally, rosters also have State event, a lot of the competi- some carry on into the summer. coach Jamie Pinkerton. “When I several Iowa State men’s basketball players from Drake, local commu- tions take place in Ames. In other cases, Cyclone athletes came in from day one they bought players will take part in the annual nity colleges and, in some cases, The opening ceremony is sched- compete in their sport on their in from day one and it shows.” Capital City League, played in Des top high school players in the area. uled for July 19 at Jack Trice own without it being part of their Iowa State will compete in the Moines and Ankeny. The games don’t often feature Stadium. season. It can be tough to keep up Big 12 Tournament in Oklahoma In the past, fans have been able breathtaking defense, but it’s a After that, athletes compete in with the local sports world without City, Oklahoma, beginning Friday. to see Cyclones such as Georges good way to consume some bas- dozens of sports over the next sev- many NCAA events, but thanks to The Cyclones will play three games Niang, Royce White, Monte ketball during the summer dead eral weeks. some outside organizations, there in the event with the first two Morris, Naz Mitrou-Long and period. There is everything from bocce are ways to stay involved. being played on Friday and the last many more players compete in the The season begins June 16. to foot golf to basketball, mean- Here are a few of the summer being played Saturday. league. Rosters and full schedules will be ing just about everyone can find a sports highlights to look forward to. Iowa State could also find itself The best part? It’s the only time released at a later date. sport to play. in postseason play after the con- fans get to see them play against If you’re not ready to compete, IOWA STATE SOFTBALL IOWA GAMES clusion of the Big 12 Tournament. each other rather than on the same you can always step up as a volun- The Iowa State softball team “We’ve got to continue to do team. Sometimes, watching from the teer to help make the games go as just clinched its 30th win, making what we’ve done all season: be Capital City League provided sidelines isn’t enough. smoothly as possible. Monday, May 06, 2019 Iowa State Daily LIMELIGHT 07 REVIEW

BY LIMELIGHT STAFF

We’re not even halfway through the year, but we’ve already seen some amazing music come out in 2019. Whether you’re in the mood for some chill R&B, psychedelic rock or aggressive hip-hop, here are a few of Limelight’s picks for the best albums of the year (so far). “FREE SPIRIT” KHALID of talented producers such as Disclosure and Award and a Billboard Award. In addition, Khalid’s April 5 release, “Free Spirit,” is the Murda Beatz. he was nominated for ve Grammys at the perfect album to kickstart your summer after Disclosure o ers help in the production of 2018 Grammy Awards. nals. “Free Spirit” sees Khalid return to the the catchiest song of the album, “Talk.” Other If you’re struggling to find motivation 80’s-inspired synth and infectious choruses. highlights of the album come in the form of during nals week, Khalid’s breezy 17-song After a disappointing 2018 release in the “Bad Luck” and “Saturday Nights.” tracklist is more than enough to play through form of “Suncity,” “Free Spirit” is a breath Khalid’s newest album gives listeners a a study session and offers listeners a brief of fresh air to the blossoming R&B artist’s view into how his life has changed. Since his taste of summer during a stressful nals week. discography. 2017 debut album, “American Teen,” Khalid — Tanner Owens e album nds its strength with a host has since went on to win an MTV Music [email protected]

“DOG WHISTLE” SHOW ME THE BODY The band lays their hip-hop influences “Dog Whistle,” powerfully invokes doomful In 2016 New York hardcore trio Show Me beneath the surface in a largely hardcore punk imagery with aggravated lyricism on a e Body released their rst full length album album with various influences from adjacent problematic home. e most impactful track, “Body War” an album which combined punk and rock genres. While this stylistic choice is at rst “Now I Know,” is an ear shattering emotional hip-hop to create a unique blend of satisfying somewhat of a head scratcher, it comes with peak and an important musical moment for the aggression. e band’s emerging sound stood out quality and purpose. On “Dog Whistle” Show trio. While “Dog Whistle” doesn’t boldy style as an inspiring creative e ort in an expanding Me e Body takes the listener on a trip back bend like their debut, it stands as a signi cant experimental age. Instead of exploring their to where they started, with a cohesive personal and memorable thematic statement. newly trademarked style further, Show Me e commentary on the city of New York enveloped — Trevor Babcock Body reverts to their roots. in raw noise and gnarled vocalism. [email protected]

“VENTURA” ANDERSON .PAAK the tempo turning .Paak into a more “traditional” is classic .Paak, a slow R&B ballad featuring Anderson .Paak is one of R&B’s greatest rapper, rapping about drugs and sex with the legendary Motown singer, Smokey Robinson. (almost) hidden treasures. .Paak has maintained cockiness and swagger one would expect. Tracks like “Reachin’ 2 Much” and “King a relatively low pro le to his peers, even after “Ventura” brings Anderson .Paak back down James” delve further into his funk background, massive critical successes like 2016’s oceanside to earth, taking a more personal look at his accompanied by hints of disco danceability. slow-jam, “Malibu.” His last release, “Oxnard” life and career. e album opens with “Come “What Can We Do?” closes “Ventura” on a brought some greater attention with high Home,” a grand overture for .Paak’s California poignant note, trading verses with one of .Paak pro le features like the funk-fueled “Tints” with homecoming. Led in by a glittering choir and and rap’s icons, the late Nate Dogg. Kendrick Lamar, as well as tracks with J. Cole, crystalline piano, .Paak gives way for a feature — Alexander Gray Dr. Dre and Snoop Dawg. “Oxnard” kicked up from Outkast’s André 3000. “Make It Better” [email protected]

“FISHING FOR FISHIES” KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD their creative and fun songwriting. entirely new sound, the sinister microtonal One part psychedelic rock, a little bit of Eschewing their typical in-your-face, noisy guitar ri fading into a house/electro-pop blues and a dash of boogie, “Fishing For garage rock sound, “Fishing For Fishes” is outro. Fishies” stands out in King Gizzard & e crystal clear. With King Gizzard’s cleanest- King Gizzard’s shift to a cleaner sound is Lizard Wizard’s extensive discography. eir sounding production, this album is one of with purpose. By “Plastic Boogie’s” rst verse fourteenth album since their rst in 2012, it their most accessible for new listeners. Songs of “F*ck all of that plastic,” their message would be reasonable to expect King Gizzard like “ e Bird Song” and the title track are should be clear: Our planet is being destroyed to have run out of creative steam by this light and easy to listen to, with “Real’s Not and they’re not happy about it. latest release. Against all odds, somehow the Real” having the band bust out some heavy, — Alexander Gray Australian rock group keeps things fresh with bluesy fuzz. “Acarine” takes them to an [email protected]

“HIDING PLACES” BILLY WOODS & KENNY SEGAL Woods’ effortless flow and borderline subtle emotion in his delivery places a handful Underground New York rapper Billy Woods spoken word approach to rapping make of pieces in a complex puzzle listeners must teams with producer Kenny Segal on “Hiding for a purely satisfying listening experience. nish alone. Woods makes his thoughts mostly Places,” a beautifully abstract yet darkly Segal’s production sets a backdrop with raw clear, but inspires heavy analysis through his personal album that lands among the top instrumentation complimenting Wood’s rap. presentation. “Hiding Places” is a lot about hip-hop releases of this decade. New listeners “Hiding Places” sounds like a creation from a laughing in the face of trauma embedded in don’t require knowledge of Woods’ packed long isolated poet with a greater understanding our reality, but Woods’ lyrical nuance implores discography to receive the full effect of his and perspective of our grim world than we revelations long after 2019. bizarre and sinister personality. e album is who live in it. While Woods’ lyrics are often - Trevor Babcock packed with dark humor and ear worm bars. masked in stunning poetic crypticism, the [email protected]