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TUESDAY November 2, 2010 | Volume 206 | Number 51 | 40 cents | iowastatedaily.com | An independent newspaper serving Iowa State since 1890. ELECTION | 2010 Branstad refuses to 13th St. voice opinion on judges Hawthorne Court N. Hyland Ave. By Tyler.Kingkade 5 iowastatedaily.com DES MOINES — In the final gubernato- rial debate between Democratic Gov. Chet N Culver and former Pammel Drive four-term Gov. Terry Branstad, a Republican, the two candidates Branstad were asked where they stood on the retention
vote of three of Iowa’s Sheldon Ave. Supreme Court justices. Culver quickly said he would vote to retain all
Campus University Blvd. of them, but Branstad refused to provide a Culver definite answer. “I think people should vote their own convictions on these issues,” Branstad said. “I’m not going to try to influence the way they vote on ballot issues.” Culver said “governors need to lead” and said he is not only supporting the 1 3 justices, but also that the merit selection system is the best in the nation. “I think leadership and the essence of 6 leadership is standing up, taking a stand,
Beach Ave. and people respect that,” said Bob Vander Welch Ave. Plaats, head of the American Family 2 4 Lincoln Way Association’s Iowa For Freedom, lead- ing the way to give the justices the boot Tuesday. Vander Plaats spoke at the conclu- sion of a Judge Bus tour, sponsored by the National Organization for Marriage and the Family Research Council, at the steps of the Iowa Supreme Court on Thursday. READY TO VOTE? The three justices face a routine vote of retention, which typically is a pas- sive affair, but this year they encounter A look at the on-campus precincts strong opposition from conservative Ames offers many polling places activists. The activists claim the court for voters to cast their ballots Independent organizations spend money ™ practiced “judicial activism on steroids” Tuesday. Voters are encouraged to register before they vote, but on negative advertising in final weeks for their unanimous ruling that de- same-day registration is also clared the Iowa Defense of Marriage Act available. online unconstitutional. Below, find out where you’ll cast By Tyler.Kingkade Fund, Democratic Congressional This, in effect, legalized same-sex your vote: iowastatedaily.com Campaign Committee, National Get the results, marriage in the state. 1. Collegiate Presbyterian Organization for Marriage and the as they come in: DOMA was signed into law in 1998 by Church, 159 N. Sheldon Ave. Negative advertising domi- U.S. Chamber of Commerce have Join the Iowa State Daily’s then-Gov. Branstad during his last term. 2. Collegiate United Methodist nates local television stations, and all been major spenders in TV ads online editor, Brian Smith, as he His lieutenant governor at the time, Joy Church, 2622 Lincoln Way in the first election cycle after the in the final weeks of the campaign provides live updates, beginning 3. Union Drive Community at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, including Corning, became a co-chair of Justice, Center, Room 136, landmark Supreme Court ruling season. Not Politics, a group formed to support ISU Commons Citizens United v. Federal Election The conservative Des Moines- election results, campaign the justices. 4. Memorial Lutheran Church, Commission, independent groups based AFF spent millions against reactions and information from Branstad’s Republican predecessors, 2228 Lincoln Way are fueling millions of dollars be- Democratic candidates, including our reporters in the field. He’ll Gov. Robert Ray and Lt. Gov. Art Neu, 5. Frederiksen Court, hind the TV ads. The case allows Rep. Bruce Braley of eastern Iowa. also be available to take your have also been outspoken in support of Hawthorne Cafe, ISU Campus corporations to put more money di- In an ad titled “Mosque,” Braley was questions. the justices, along with Vander Plaats’ 6. Maple Hall, Conference Room rectly into political ads. attacked for supporting the right Find all of our coverage online, at former secretary and treasurer of his M01B, ISU Campus According to the advertis- of an Islamic cultural center to be iowastatedaily.com/news/election. Graphic: Kenyon Shafer/Iowa State Daily ing records of KCCI, WHO-TV Finally, watch for the results in BRANSTAD.p3 >> and WOI, the American Future ADVERTISING.p3 >> Wednesday’s paper.
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ISU President Gregory Geoffroy and Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Hoffman spoke to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on Monday to JUST DESSERTS — discuss the college’s upcom- ing projects and budget. “With the new addition A Taste of Chocolate of Hach Hall, we’re also very pleased to announce Troxel Hall, a new building that’s in and More the works, dedicated to sci- ences,” Geoffroy said. “We’re hoping to have it ready as Patrons of the Ames-ISU YWCA fundraiser pick ™ There’s more: their chocolate delicacies Monday at the Knoll. soon as next year.” The proceeds went to scholarships and programs For a full story about Hoffman said the univer- intended to eliminate racism and empower the event, head online, sity will continue to renovate online women. Photo: Bryan Langfeldt/Iowa State Daily to iowastatedaily.com older buildings, including parts of Coover Hall. “Students have been re- questing outlets for their lap- Accident tops. We can’t guarantee if and where that’s going to hap- pen, but it’s something we’re ISU student struck by car in looking into,” Hoffman said. President Gregory Geoffroy addresses faculty members of the But Geoffroy said the most College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on Monday in the Memorial Union. Geoffroy discussed increases in enrollment and next exciting upcoming project is year’s budget. Photo: David Derong/Iowa State Daily crosswalk, not seriously injured Campustown’s renovation. “We’re working very Dustin Peyton, senior in biology, was struck injury accident. closely with the city of Ames, that we’ll need to talk about cord high of 28,682 students by a car about 9:45 a.m. Monday at the intersec- “Apparently Danner didn’t realize she had and we hope to work together midterm budget cuts,” he attending the university, with tion of Lincoln Way and Hyland Avenue. struck him and she drove home,” Brennan said. to give Campustown a newer said. “As for next year, I’m op- a dramatic growth in non- Ames Police Cmdr. Mike Brennan said Brennan said Peyton was transported to atmosphere,” Geoffroy said. timistic we’ll be OK.” residential students. More Peyton was not seriously injured. Mary Greeley Medical Center following the ac- Geoffroy went on to dis- Geoffroy said record stu- freshman students attend Driver Shannon Danner, junior in pre-busi- cident and was in the process of being released cuss last year’s 10 percent cut dent enrollment has helped ISU than the University of ness, was charged with failure to yield to a pe- at about 2 p.m. in the college’s budget. to keep the budget from Iowa and UNI,” Geoffroy said. destrian in a crosswalk and failure to stop and “I’m happy to say that this dropping. give information and render aid in a personal Daily Staff year, it’s extremely unlikely “Currently, we are at a re- GEOFFROY.p3 >> PAGE 2 | Iowa State Daily | Tuesday, November 2, 2010 Weather | Provided by Weather.com Daily Snapshot Tue Sunny, with winds from 39|59 the southeast, at 7 mph.
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Calendar TUESDAY Tuesday Tea When: Noon to 1 p.m. What: Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and con- versation about all things Farm House. Where: Farm House FLOWERS: Students plant Cyclone-spirited red, yellow tulips Museum on The Farm Operations Club, Ag Ed Club and Horticulture Club planted tulips Monday that had been donated to the College of Agriculture Central Campus of Life Sciences. The students expect the flowers to bloom in the spring. Photo: Bryan Langfeldt/Iowa State Daily
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Open Mic Night Volleyball @iowastatedaily When: When: Ames, ISU Police 8 p.m. 7 p.m. Police Blotter: Departments Street Tweets What: What: The information in the log comes from the ISU and City of Ames police departments’ records. Sign up at 7 p.m. Iowa State vs. Baylor. All those accused of violating the law are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Performances at 8 Where: @SarahKSilverman Oct. 31 Officers responded to a reported p.m. All talents and Ames High School fight. One suspect had left guests welcome. Officers assisted a 19-year-old the area upon officer arrival. Sarah Silverman resident who was suffering from (reported at 2:31 a.m.) Today I showered, shaved my legs, got dressed, and sat in a Where: an alcohol overdose. (reported at chair.#imthinking Maintenance Shop, 12:22 a.m.) Officers assisted an 18-year-old resident who was suffering from Memorial Union Kathryn Schubert, 21, 34212 an alcohol overdose. (reported at Frederiksen Court, was arrested 2:34 a.m.) and charged with public intoxi- @kingarrett10 cation. (reported at 1:04 a.m.) Jordan Newberry, 22, 125 WEDNESDAY Campus Ave. unit 15, was ar- Diante Garrett Kyle Steffens, 20, of Marne, rested and charged with public Like how safe is gravity? The House Advantage: was arrested and charged with intoxication. (reported at 2:48 public intoxication. (reported at a.m.) Playing the Odds to Win 1:40 a.m.) Big in Business Officers checked the welfare of @StephenAtHome Officers assisted an 18-year-old a resident who was reportedly When: resident who was suffering from behaving in a strange manner. 8 p.m. an alcohol overdose. (reported at (reported at 3:55 a.m.) Stephen Colbert What: 1:56 a.m.) You know the old saying “never look a fat dog in the eye?” Well, I A resident reported the theft of just made that up. Pass it on and let’s make it a thing. Jeffrey Ma, strategy Devon Anderson, 23, 2130 a laptop computer. (reported at Ranbow Neilson, was arrested 4:07 a.m.) expert and subject of and charged with public intoxi- Spent my week off doing some early trick-or-treating in the Bringing Down The cation. (reported at 2 a.m.) An individual reported the Caribbean. Yachters sure are generous when you’re wearing a House and the movie theft of a purse from a vehicle. pirate costume. Tyler Bylund, 18, 4226 Willow (reported at 11:32 a.m.) 21 about the MIT Hall, was cited for underage Blackjack Team. possession of alcohol. (reported An officer on patrol reported at 2:22 a.m.) graffiti on three emergency Where: phones. (reported at 7:36 p.m.) @VINNYGUADAGNINO Great Hall, Chad Fonken, 21, of Kamrar, Memorial Union was arrested and charged with Vinny Guadagnino public intoxication. (reported at im gonna name my next dog Stay..so i can whistle and say come 2:30 a.m.) here Stay ...come hereee Stay WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Grandma Mojo’s Student SUB Film: Celebrity News Comedy Troupe “Despicable Me” When: When: Notes and events. 10 p.m. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. What: What: Come see Iowa When a criminal Zach Galifianakis lights up cut from the trailer for “The ‘Sopranos’ actress dies at 46 the death of her son, pop su- State’s very own mastermind uses a Dilemma,” but director Ron perstar Michael Jackson, in an student improv trio of orphan girls joint on TV Denise Borino-Quinn, who Howard says it’s staying in the played the wife of a mob boss in interview with Oprah Winfrey. comedy troupe. as pawns for a grand The HBO series “Real Time With movie. Bill Maher” went to pot — quite the award-winning HBO series Harpo Productions said Monday Where: scheme, he finds literally — during a visit from Despite public outcry from “The Sopranos,” has died of that Winfrey’s interview with Maintenance Shop, himself profoundly guest Zach Galifianakis on both GLAAD and CNN anchor cancer at 46. Jackson’s mother will air Nov. 8 Memorial Union changed by the Friday. Anderson Cooper, who declared Borino-Quinn died Wednesday on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” the words insensitive and harm- at Morristown (New Jersey) Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, growing love Discussing California’s ful, Howard told the Los Angeles and his three children will also between them. Proposition 19 ballot, which Memorial Hospital, according to Times, “I believe in sensitivity Farmer Funeral Home. A funeral appear during a backyard visit Where: aims to legalize marijuana use, but not censorship.” taped for the episode. the star of “The Hangover” noted Mass was held Saturday. South Ballroom, And so viewers will hear the Winfrey and Katherine Jackson that, “It’s a tricky thing, politi- Porn actress wants Memorial Union cally, to jump on that bandwag- offending line uttered when filmed the interview at the on, because I think that maybe the film arrives in theaters in Sheen’s probation revoked family’s home in Encino, Calif. people see it as taboo still.” January. A porn actress who was with The Chicago-based produc- actor Charlie Sheen in a New tion company says Katherine Galifianakis then pulled out a T.I., Tiny face the music Jackson talks about the day her ™ joint, lit it up, and began puffing York hotel when, according to Got a story idea? from drug arrest police, he became emotionally son died and reflects on his life We want to know! away as host Maher and his pan- as a childhood star. elists sat stunned and amused. Rapper T.I. begins serving disturbed this week wants his Email us with your tips, an 11-month sentence in probation on a Colorado assault Lil Wayne redefines an Arkansas federal prison online at [email protected] Singer Lily Allen suffers conviction revoked because of stardom behind bars miscarriage Monday, while the drug case the incident, her spokesman against his wife is set for a hear- said Thursday. He had the top-selling album Sad news has arrived about ing in a Beverly Hills, California in the country a few weeks ago. British songstress Lily Allen. The Christina Walsh, who has courtroom. made adult films under the He’s on the president’s iPod. 25-year-old singer has miscar- He’s on the charts with two ried, CNN has confirmed. T.I., whose real name is Clifford name Capri Anderson, will fly Harris, was on his way from to Aspen, Colo., on Monday to singles and a collaboration on “It is with great sadness that Atlanta, Ga., to the Federal speak with Pitkin County of- a third. He’s on Facebook with Our rocks we have to confirm that Lily Correctional Center in Forrest ficials about the incident, which updates for the more than 14 Allen and Sam Cooper have lost City, Ark., Monday morning, ac- left her “pretty shaken up,” million people following them. their baby,” Allen’s rep said in a cording to his lawyer’s office. spokesman Kevin Blatt said. He is, in every respect, on. statement. “Tiny” Tameka Cottle’s name Sheen, 45, spent several hours By the way, Lil Wayne’s in jail. ROCK! According to Yahoo News UK, was on Monday’s court calendar in a New York hospital Tuesday But his public persona is any- the artist was six months preg- for arraignment on a drug after police responded to an thing but locked away. nant when she was rushed to charge, according to the clerk. early morning call about “an The rapper, who’s on track to be the hospital last Thursday. NPR The couple’s latest legal troubles emotionally disturbed person” at released Thursday after serving reports Allen suffered a similar the Plaza Hotel, a law enforce- eight months in a gun case, loss in 2008. began when a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy stopped ment source said. is the first artist in 15 years to ‘Dilemma’ director will keep them in West Hollywood two release a No. 1 album on the Michael Jackson’s mom Billboard 200 chart while serving gay joke in film months ago for a traffic viola- tion. They were arrested after to talk on ‘Oprah’ next week a sentence. Vince Vaughn’s “electric cars illegal drugs were found. Katherine Jackson will discuss The Associated Press are gay” joke may have been
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Production Video game design group seeks 3-D artists By Jacob.Stewart ing to create a more character-driven “I love how they established such games as “Gears of War.” Holtzinger iowastatedaily.com narrative. Inspired by the recent an engrossing story,” Wiers said. “I stated that it is a lot easier to use an 3-D artist wanted game “Amnesia: The Dark Descent” want this game to have that kind of an already established engine than mak- Student-run game design studio by indie Swedish developer Frictional effect on people.” ing one from scratch or modifying an Fenrir Studios is currently work- Who: Games, the studio wants to focus on Blake Harely, another program- existing one. Fenrir Studios ing on its entry for the 2010–11 Iowa creating a pervasive and intense at- mer for Fenrir, also said that the puz- One of the best aspects of Fenrir What: State University Game Development The video game design group is mosphere of suspense and minimize zle aspects of their first-person game Studios is that everyone involved is Competition that began Sept. 1. searching for 3-D artists/graphic violence or combat of any kind. were — at least in part — inspired by a gamer. Most have been playing all However, production has recently designer to join the group’s game “We wanted to tell an engrossing “Half-Life 2,” one of the highest re- their lives, but Wiers has just started come to a halt as the studio is short on design initiative. story,” Holtzinger said. “It’s about trying viewed games of the last decade. to take his hobby seriously after he got talented 3-D artists. Contact: [email protected] to find things that everyone finds scary.” What makes this project special, a PC that could run games efficiently. “We need 3-D artists to make this While most of the story is still un- though, is that they are the only group Fenrir is dedicated to making a gam- game good, but there aren’t enough der wraps, the team indicated that it of students creating a 3-D game, or a ing experience that they would enjoy. people at Iowa State who are inter- will be set in the present day. horror-themed one. Most of the other If you have the know-how and a ested,” said Shelby Holtzinger, one right person.” Games like “Amnesia” and projects are either text adventures, passion for expanding the medium of of the programmers/level design- Fenrir is currently interviewing “Penumbra” may influence the - at music games or 2-D sidescrollers. video games beyond the current rut ers of Fenrir and sophomore in pre- one graphic designer, but the team mosphere, but Derek Wiers, the lead Fenrir is currently using the of brown and gray first-person shoot- computer science. “Since ISU doesn’t needs more. sound designer, said that the story Unreal Development Kit, the free ver- ers, contact Fenrir Studios at isufen- have a dedicated 3-D design program, Instead of focusing on adrenaline- is heavily influenced by the “Mass sion of the Unreal 3 engine that has [email protected] and apply for it’s been a real challenge finding the fueled gunplay, Fenrir is instead try- Effect” series. powered such critically acclaimed a spot on the team.
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Hunting license es need to fill out and return a Davenport man 1984. He was convicted at a system changed form. convicted of second trial after the first re- Plans for 2015 to curb fraud killing wife dies sulted in a hung jury. DES MOINES — Iowa of- Agency appeals DAVENPORT — A Iowa to spend Amtrak line face ficials say any Iowa resident cut in fine for Davenport man who spent who has hunted, fished or 20 years behind bars for the $10 million on trapped in the state previous- Texas company murder of his wife has died. flood mitigation public criticism ly with a nonresident license DES MOINES — An Iowa KWQC-TV in Davenport will have to plan ahead to be agency that enforces state la- reports Monday that 62-year- IOWA CITY— Iowa offi- DES MOINES — Plans to expand Amtrak passenger service able to get residential license bor laws is appealing a judge’s old James Klindt died cials say they’ll use about $10 between Iowa City and Chicago with a $230 million Federal privileges. decision to cut a proposed Saturday. Klindt was released million in federal grant mon- Railroad Administration grant are being met with mixed reviews. That’s because the state’s fine against a Texas company from prison in 2004 after ey on projects they say will The Des Moines Register reports that critics say it’s a waste of electronic licensing sys- accused of underpaying sev- serving 20 years of a 50-year manage runoff and mitigate taxpayer money and an investment in second-rate transportation. tem for hunting, fishing and eral mentally disabled men. sentence for second-degree future flood damage. “It just seems to me that this is money down a rabbit hole,” said trapping now automatically Henry’s Turkey Service murder. Authorities said he Iowa received an $84.1 Sam Staley, director of urban growth and land-use policy at the identifies people who have housed the men in abunk- killed and dismembered the million grant from the U.S. Reason Foundation. Staley said he questions the value of the gov- previously gotten licenses as house and put them to work body of his wife, Joyce Klindt, Department of Housing and ernment subsidizing the passenger train route. nonresidents. at a plant in West Liberty. who disappeared in 1983. Urban Development . Public policy analyst Randal O’Toole wrote a study in 2009 It’s an effort by the state to After the bunkhouse A portion of her body Officials say they’ll use called “Why Iowa Should Not Build High-Speed Rail” for the identify the growing problem was closed, Iowa Workforce washed up on the shore of the $10 million of that money on Public Interest Institute at Iowa Wesleyan College. of nonresidents falsifying re- Development proposed a fine Mississippi River a month watershed demonstration “High-speed rail is slower than flying and less convenient than cords to illegally obtain resi- of $1.1 million. The company after her disappearance. projects aimed at reducing driving. ... All it will do is drag down our economy because of all dent licenses. appealed, and an administra- Authorities used a precursor flood damage and on educa- the subsidies it will cost to build it, operate it and maintain it,” Hunters, fishermen and tive law judge cut the fine to to DNA to determine a body tional programming. O’Toole said. trappers who are eligible for $175,000. part was her. resident licenses but previ- James Klindt was ar- The Associated Press The Associated Press ously had nonresident licens- rested and charged in March
>>GEOFFROY.p1 obstacles, however. Unlike the rest of the university, the Many faculty present at the forum “In the last couple of years, financial College of Business has seen a 6 percent were also concerned about their future westtownepub.com Geoffroy also attributed the current support from the state has gone down drop in enrollment this year. salaries. They have gone without raises financial stability to the large amount 22 percent,” Geoffroy said. “In other “We’re not 100 percent sure why for the past two years. of active alumni who frequently donate states, the state sets aside a pool of tax- that is yet, but it’s possible that some “At this point, all I can say is that to the university, as well as extremely payer money to help students attend students are considering business a it’s a very high priority,” Geoffroy said. successful efforts and programs to raise public universities. In Iowa, however, risky avenue because of the economy or “We’re not sure where the money will sponsored funding for LAS. the taxpayer pool only supports stu- that they have seen the rise in tuition to come from yet, but we are doing every- There have been some economic dents attending private colleges.” that particular college,” Geoffroy said. thing in our power to make it happen.” Nov. 12
>>BRANSTAD.p1 a number of gay rights groups and for- the Sioux City Journal editorial board listing off notable Republicans who Salty View’s mer Iowa Supreme Court justices such and said he wouldn’t comment on any have spoken out in favor of Iowa For gubernatorial campaigns, attorney and as Mark McCormick. of the ballot issues. But he then went on Freedom’s efforts. Acoustic Review Republican Dan Moore. “The threat to our judicial system, to support other ballot issues including Vander Plaats dismissed the bi- Other advocates supporting the I think, is the organizational effort to again amending the Iowa Constitution partisan opposition to his group as the Daily Specials Supreme Court justices include former oust judges based on an unpopular de- to ban marriage equality. “ruling class bonding together.” Gov. Tom Vilsack and his wife, Christie cision,” McCormick said. “I’d encourage him to stand up and To date, conservative groups, most- Matamoros Monday Vilsack, Sen. Tom Harkin and Ruth Culver has gone so far as to attend take a stand like Gov. [Tim] Pawlenty ly based outside of Iowa, have spent Harkin, member of the Iowa Board of fundraisers for gay rights groups. has, like Mike Huckabee has, like Newt nearly $1 million in an effort to oust the $4 Margaritas Regents, former Lt. Gov. Sally Pederson, Branstad reiterated his sentiment to Gingrich has,” Vander Plaats said, justices. (2pm-1am) $11 Buckets of Corona or DosEquis >>ADVERTISING.p1 ing to businesses and doctors, Project study concluded 2010 KCCI on one ad, targeted to cally make attacks. (2pm-1am) and described parents who actually has been the most news programs, the “Dr. Phil “Republicans have been $5 Pork Fajitas* located in Manhattan near can’t stop schools from teach- negative campaign season in Show,” “Oprah” and “The Price more likely to attack in the (All Day) *Dine-in-only ground zero. ing children being gay is OK. recent election cycles. Is Right.” waning days of this campaign The AFF’s members It was all cited extensively in a The DCCC has been one of “Democratic attacks are than Democrats, though include people from Mitt letter from an attorney repre- the biggest spenders in local disproportionately focused Democrats cannot claim the Karaoke Tuesday Romney’s 2008 presidential senting the group. TV ads, many of them attack- on personal characteris- moral high ground, as half of $5 for 8 Boneless Wings* (All campaign. Terry Branstad The Republican-friendly ing Republican candidates like tics of their opponents,” said their own ads have contained Day) served as chairman of AFF’s U.S. Chamber of Commerce Brad Zaun, candidate for U.S. Michael Franz, associate attacks,” said Travis Ridout, (*No sides, Dine in Only) Lecture Series prior to his gu- put $27,000 into an ad in early Senate. professor of government at co-director of the Wesleyan $1 Tube Shots bernatorial campaign. October on WHO. It also spent The DCCC spent $19,000 Bowdoin College and co-di- Media Project and associate (9pm-1am) Several campaign watch- $51,000 on 62 spots of an- on 40 spots for one ad on rector of the Wesleyan Media professor of political science at $2.25 Spiced Rum and Pepsi dog groups filed formal com- other ad that ran during NFL WHO-TV in the last five weeks Project. “In fact, Democrats Washington State University. (9pm-1am) Karaoke (9pm-1am) plaints against AFF for claims Sunday games — it cost $3,000 of the campaign and $39,000 are three times as likely to in- Many of the local candi- it inappropriately filed as a tax- for one spot. on 45 spots for another ad on clude personal attacks in their dates running for state legis- White Trash Wednesday exempt advocacy group. The U.S. Chamber was one WHO-TV, including during negative spots compared to lature in Iowa have attacked AFF is spending between of the few spending on ads dur- an NFL pregame show, many Republicans.” Democrats who supported $2 Spam Sandwiches* $4,000 and $8,000 on ads tar- ing soaps, totaling 41 spots for during the “Today Show” and The study found many federal health care reform, de- and geting Attorney General Tom one ad in a month from Sept. “The Rachael Ray Show” and commercials aired by candi- spite the fact they did not vote $2 Tator Tot Casserole* (7pm-10pm) Miller during high-rated news 27 to Oct. 26, which equals within WHO News at noon. dates are more likely to be pos- on it and was not something *Dine in Only programs over “Obamacare.” $78,000. It spent $62,000 on The group spent around itive, while those supported by that would be an issue within $2 16oz Tall Boys of Keystone AFF spent $31,000 on 37 spots 60 spots for two other ads at- $66,000 in the final month on independent committees typi- their role in state government. Light for one ad in October on WHO. tacking Rep. Leonard Boswell and PBR Countering that effort, the of Iowa’s 3rd District. (7pm-1am) CJF spends up to $40,000 in a week on one anti-Brenna Who went more negative? 2fer Thursday Findley ad. Findley is the for- “We’ve done everything Beth Wessel-Kroeschell mer chief of staff for Steve we could the past two years 2fer Wells (9pm-1am) King, Republican nominee for to push Democrats to be 2fer Pork Tenderloins* (All Day, Dine in Only) attorney general. bolder, and did everything we Late Night Happy Hour NOM, another conserva- could this election cycle to re- $2.50 Domestic Pints tive group, spent $19,000 with ward progressives who were Empowering (11pm-1am) KCCI in the final two weeks on bold,” said Stephanie Taylor, an ad against the retention of Progressive Change Campaign Iowans Unfiltered Friday justices, mainly during news Committee co-founder. “Our shows but also six spots dur- focus this election cycle was ing the “Late Show with David on making smart, strategic $3.50 Pints Boulevard Wheat Letterman” and four during choices about which candi- (All Day) $5 Regular Nachos* (2pm-7pm) “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” dates to support — prioritizing *Dine in Only NOM spent $42,000 in progressive candidates who $1.50 Keystone Light Draws September, targeting “Oprah,” have proved they are on our (2pm-7pm) news and prime-time televi- side.” $3.50 All Craft/Import Beer sion, which can carry a price PCCC and Democracy For VOTE tag of $3,000 for 30 seconds. America ran an attack ad, fo- In total, NOM has spent cusing on various comments Wing It Saturday nearly half a million dollars on Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, anti-retention ads in addition made in recent years. They fo- TODAY 59¢ Wings & Gizzards* to sponsoring a statewide bus cused on getting this ad aired *(All Day, Dine in Only. Choose tour. around programs more wom- from Boneless or Traditional) Citizens United even put en are likely to watch because Join Beth on Facebook at $10 Domestic Buckets in thousands toward robocalls a couple of the quotes in the www.facebook/beth.wesselkroeschell (All Day) against judicial retention. commercial included Grassley On WOI, NOM bought 33 talking about “living off the spots for $10,000. NOM began public tit.” “It has been an honor to serve you in the airing commercials against But WHO refused to air the Varnum v. Brien ruling in the commercial, citing some Iowa Legislature.” the summer of 2009, casting quotes were taken out of the legalization of gay mar- context. 11am-2am riage as something threaten- A new Wesleyan Media Paid for by Citizens for Wessel-Kroeschell 4518 Mortensen | 292.4555 Tuesday, November 2, 2010 Editors: Jason Arment & Edward Leonard Opinion opinion iowastatedaily.com 4 Iowa State Daily Editorial Representation Vote for sake of environment, Future of government judge retention By Tyler.Lage iowastatedaily.com Online ‘consensus’ taken in order to assure the sanctity of other legislators are busy synthesizing Go vote. Make the time. each vote, as well as the security of the legislation and interacting with party building lies ahead system itself. With the groundwork bosses can be used to take up additional Don’t know what’s important enough for laid out, we can take a look toward hobbies in order to further endear the your vote? The IWiLL and judicial retention s I rifled through my computer elections. candidate toward his constituents. are two causes you should absolutely sup- today in order to delete my The primary objectives of any can- Additionally, corruption is port, unless you enjoy staying inside and fear Acookies so as to be able to vote didate attempting to get elected are to: exceedingly less likely with the mongering about “the gays.” for coach Paul Rhoads for the third 1. Secure the base SurveyMonkey candidate, because per- time today at coachoftheyear.com, I 2. Attract moderates sonal choice is taken out the decision- The thing is, all of those people — people was struck by a thought. The beauty of the SurveyMonkey making equation. who actually care about this sort of thing — “This is the future of government.” candidacy is that the candidate can When re-election time comes are the ones who do vote. I am not referring to the corruption throw these objectives out the window around, the populist strategy reveals If you’re upset with the way things are, or the multiple voting, as we all know and merely focus on raising awareness its finest trick. Since all of the votes that Chicago and New York have mas- of his unique approach. Slogans such as cast over the course of the candidate’s you need to get out and do something about tered those ideas over the last century. “You do the thinking, so I don’t have to,” term were done by majority rules, no it. Angry townies are the reason the bar age The future of government, instead, lies “Some people are hiding the fact that partisan complaints can be leveled. is 21. in online “consensus” building. they listen to polling data — I vote on Complaints, instead, will be reduced If you think a couch would really tie your Out of my idea comes a prediction: it,” and “Become the Puppet Master” to minor claims of negligence, wasting A candidate will run and win on the offer an enticing pitch while conveying money and other related ideas that porch together, or that your five-bedroom idea that he or she will enact the will the unique nature of the campaign. seem to have little bearing on the out- house might be more affordable if it weren’t of the people as conveyed through a Once elected, the candidacy come of elections. illegal to rent to more than three people, select online forum within the next two becomes even more genius. As the self- When the victorious election maybe you should consider voting in city decades. styled channel of populist grievance, results come in, the candidate can start Bold, I know, but let’s frame up what the newly appointed official can sit the cycle all over again. Truly repre- council elections — or, better yet, running. this self-dubbed “SurveyMonkey” back and enjoy the goings-on of his gov- sentative democracy has scored a huge Do you really want to fire three people for candidacy might look like. ernmental body. The candidate must victory. upholding a pragmatic ruling? The basic tenet of this candidacy is merely present questions to which his In fact, only the ability of public Even if the justices are removed from that the will of the people will be deter- constituents can respond in a yes or no policymakers to make truly difficult mined by collecting the sentiment of format. and unpopular decisions to benefit the their positions, that ruling still stands. It constituents via an online survey util- All the free time found country as a whole will be adversely should stand. ity — i.e. SurveyMonkey. when effected, and that ability has been in Denying marriage licenses based on Precautions will hibernation for so long that even sexual orientation is of no significant inter- need to be coach Rhoads est to the government — or anyone else — for would be unable to resurrect it. that matter. If you don’t like LGBT marriage, that is your decision. Don’t project it onto anyone else. The great nation our grandparents talk about — the nation that defied the notion that life had limitations, that boundaries ex- isted for any other reason than to be broken — that’s the America we want to live in. Whether the American dream of our grandparents is a pipe dream is something that has yet to be seen. Empires crumble for political reasons. We’ve gone from a handful of colonists who were unhappy about being reamed for tax dollars, to an entire nation too entitled to support itself. You have to be the change you want to see in the world. We’re not trying to blow sunshine any- where it doesn’t, but take those words to heart. Politics matter enough to put effort into the process. People far braver than us fought — and died — so you could have the luxury of ignoring the voting booth. The “change” President Barack Obama talked about two years ago wasn’t the over- night variety. Courtesy photo: Thinkstock Reforming our politics is an ongoing process, and it’s going to take more than two elections to get things squared away. It may take many elections, and in some Haikus of those elections the focal point might not be who wins office, but instead, who is kept in office. Will we, as Iowans, decide that if we don’t A bit of political poetry like certain judicial decisions that we will simply vote out those that make them? What if these decisions have only re- By RJ.Green iowastatedaily.com and Daily staff stored liberty to people? Will our votes Politics haiku? Hey, Roxanne Conlin, You love freedom, right? Quirmbach reflect a need to strip others of their ability You had better believe it I’m digging your sexy Here’s to you, Herman Oligarchy sucks to pursue happiness? You are excited name. You are attractive Where has our “free mar- Secretary of We, the Iowa State Daily staff, can only Politics bore me. ket” gone Agriculture is the worst I can’t wait for elections, Good ol’ Chuck Grassley, bring back laissez-faire Too long for haiku hope that Iowa’s voting will reflect attitudes Because I don’t care. Is going to be senator, till the day he dies. Politics are fun Retain the judges of benevolence, ideologies of liberty and, I don’t go to church. fun like a bed of sharp nails There’s no good reason most importantly, thought processes based I don’t care what others do. The retention vote, does it ever stop? not to I keep to myself. was not for politicking, Protect civil rights off of facts. don’t be a tyrant. I wish people would Pushing your beliefs? visit the Daily’s website I didn’t vote here As John Adams once said, “Facts are Trying to legislate them? Chet Culver loves food. Stop hating to read! Absentee ballot, I sent stubborn things; and whatever may be our That just isn’t right. He’ll be keeping the seat Sorry, Iowans If we give the axe wishes, our inclinations or the dictates of warm, In democracy, for Terry Branstad. to the Supreme Court Steve King: he’s bringing our passions, they cannot alter the state of The problem is most Judges A bad name to Iowa people Iowa, I guess, I will be very sad With the things he says facts and evidence.” are pretty stupid. votes for the Secretary of Agriculture. Politicians must Election results, Red, blue, green, purple, whatever — just But everyone votes. dress up as honest people Are better with Wolf Blitzer vote for the common good. We’re all in this We’re told it’s our god- Candidate Thicke? when they trick-or-treat And his holographs given right, He seems like a real nice together. and we believe it. guy Why are some people Go out, rock the vote He’s getting my vote so willfully ignorant You can’t complain if you Social agendas, thinking caps on please don’t Take prerogative over State Secretary? Raise your voice, be heard Actual issues. Reminds me of Pam What ever happened Halpert — to Republicans wanting Health care costs just rise, smaller government Tax dollars are spent on She’s adorable. Editor in Chief Opinion Editor Can’t wait ‘til Wednesday war, Does anybody No more political ads Jessie Opoien Jason Arment Everybody’s broke. Actually vote for that? 294-5688 and Edward Leonard I’ll smile again This America? I highly doubt it. [email protected] 294-2533 Fill out your ballot [email protected] No responsibility. Ignorance is bliss. No sacrifices. Voting is tricky business, Choose the candidate And things never change. who’s best Editorial Board members: We want our handout, Or just write in Cy Jessie Opoien, Zach Thompson, RJ Green, Jason Arment, We enjoy being fat/lazy, Community means Edward Leonard, Ian Ringgenberg and Alex Furleigh Then blame Obama Coming together to thrive Chuck Grassley, he’s old Social progression They’ll pull the plug on Feedback policy: numbers, major and/or I sincerely hope grandma, The Daily encourages group affiliation and year That on November 2nd My mad haiku skills? He says, to scare you discussion, but does not in school of the author or Pragmatism wins Completely exhausted, authors. Phone numbers I hope Conlin wins guarantee its publication. But, well, overall folks. So you don’t have to put on We reserve the right to and addresses will not be Enjoy. Stay classy. edit or reject any letter or published. It’s going to take more than The red light, Roooxaaanne votes I voted early online feedback. Online Feedback may be Who will run the state? Send your letters to: used if first name and last To fix our problems. Didn’t want to fight the How about the old, white name, major and year in crowds letters@iowastatedaily. Don’t vote for Steve King. guy? com. Letters 300 words school are included in the convenience comes first post. Feedback posted Just because I don’t like Oh. That’s both of them. or less are more likely him Libertarian to be accepted and must online is eligible for print Who has the best name? in the Iowa State Daily. And he’s from Sioux City. is the best ism to be include names, phone Iowa State’s own, Courtesy photo: Thinkstock Editors: Jason Arment, Edward Leonard | opinion iowastatedaily.com Tuesday, November 2, 2010 | Iowa State Daily | OPINION | 5
Fear Glenn Beck is the McCarthy of today
By Logan.McDonald iowastatedaily.com
onths ago, I wrote Right now, all over the at face value, is a push to get a fear monger. One of his most throat. An ideologue or not, should be treated as life-and- about a climate of world, people have legitimate potential voters into ballot recent endorsements is for Beck is human. death situations. Mfear surrounding reasons to fear for their lives. boxes. This, I would say, is a Food Insurance, a company What defines Beck, what What seems to be Beck’s the fate of the world. That In Mexico, drug cartels are good thing. His insinuation, that sells backpacks full of underpins his every speech, downfall is not his personal article was based on a then- killing thousands of innocent however, is that if this election dried food in case of disaster. is fear. This fear is not of pro- fear, but his belief that a quick recent warning from Stephen people. In northern Africa, doesn’t go right, bad things It would be easy to lump gressives, of big government, fix to any problem can be a Hawking that we need to leave members of al-Qaida are will happen. him in with McCarthyists. nor communists. What Beck permanent solution. When he Earth and inhabit other plan- kidnapping and murdering In previous Beck programs, Beck mentions either fears most is his mortality. concerns himself with the sole ets. The current climate of fear French nationals. In Haiti, such as a 2008 interview with Communism or Socialism Through grand speeches, desire for immediate change, is not unique, it’s only what we Indonesia and Pakistan, Joel Rosenberg, he describes in almost every segment and Beck manifests that great he ignores the reality of the are afraid of that changes from natural disasters over the past the current age as the end is vigilant in pointing out human desire to leave a lasting pace of change. moment to moment. year have claimed hundreds of times. In each television members of these groups. It impression on generations to To say that a Republican thousands of lives, and fallout episode and radio program, would be easy to paint Beck as come before it’s too late. His Congress or a Congress from those disasters keep he speaks with urgency, that a clown. His grand theatrics, words mimic historic voices, populated with tea partiers is the death toll rising. And in things need to be done imme- whether before the National from Joe McCarthy to Martin the antidote to all of America’s the United States, we have an diately or Americans will meet Mall or a television audience, Luther King Jr., to imply that problems is short-sighted. To upcoming midterm election with dire consequences. have made Americans laugh his words are important and place the blame of America’s looming over us. Right now what needs to and cry and cheer and jeer. memorable. In every hurried economic downturn on a While this election doesn’t be done is vote or be ruled by As with any public figure, monologue that says change single president or political appear to have quite the progressives. Earlier in the it’s easy to forget that Beck is a now ... or else, he projects his party is to be ignorant of the same “life-or-death” weight month, it was fight Fabian human being with shortcom- dread of death. myriad of factors that lead up as the previous examples, socialists or suffer under their ings the same as the rest of us. There is something to be to such a complex event. Glenn Beck believes rule. Before that was deal He is a self-admitted recover- admired in the way that Beck There are no quick fixes or otherwise. In his with immigrants and before ing alcoholic. Several months treats every issue as if it really singular solutions to multi- program on Oct. 25, that was something else and ago at a rally, Beck revealed is a matter of life or death. At faceted problems. The only Beck claimed that something else. that he might be going blind any given moment there are a real way to take on real issues with this election, As a public figure, Glenn due to macular dystrophy. In million injustices that are ig- is with multi-level, long term America “is at a Beck can be boxed in with the last month he has started nored by the mass majority. In plans. crossroads.” a few simple buzzwords. It to undergo testing for various magnifying a variety of issues, His statement, would be easy to label Beck as ailments of his hands and Beck insists that all problems Courtesy photo: Wikipedia Election Tuesday might be bad night for Democrats
By Curtis.Powers iowastatedaily.com
lections are today. incumbents for those races time that almost happened Virginia and Washington In fact, the only reason than the health care bill sucks, That means you will win. was in 1970. staying blue. I had Colorado, that this is a race is that Obama’s a socialist and the Eshould go vote. If you Republican Sen. Chuck As for the overall House of Illinois, Pennsylvania and Republicans nominated economy is bad. don’t, you can’t complain too Grassley and U.S. Reps. Representatives, I originally even California going red. Angle. Anyone else would have As bad as things might be much about various politi- Bruce Braley, Dave Loesback thought the Democrats would All of those predictions walked into the Senate due to tonight for the Democrats, cians because you didn’t make and Leonard Boswell — all hold a majority by one. Now, it are in line with RCP polling the anger Nevadans have, due it actually might bode well your voice heard. Democrats — and Republicans looks like they lose decisively. except California, which has to the economy. for them in 2012 since the Even if that means you Tom Latham and Steve King Currently, Real Clear Politics Boxer in a slight lead. I have This is also the race that GOP will actually have to try only go to vote for Mickey will be back for another term. has the GOP ahead 224-167 a feeling Fiorina is going to I’m switching my pick. I had and govern instead of saying Mouse or Paul Rhoads. If one of them were to lose, it’d with 44 toss-ups based on catch her today. Reid, but polling shows he is “no” to everything. That’s Since today’s the day, I probably be 1st District Rep. polling. Ugly. That leaves Nevada which down, which is almost always what happened in 1996 when thought I’d give some final Braley due to a lot of outside In 1994, the Democrats lost comes down to: Who do you lethal for an incumbent. That Clinton was re-elected. predictions even though that money and a somewhat strong 54 seats as the Republicans hate less? Harry Reid or leaves the Senate in a 50-50 We’ll just have to wait is probably a fairly bad idea. opponent in Ben Lange. got their first majority in the Sharron Angle? They both say deadlock. Quite amazing, and see, though. It should After all, I switched some As for state and local elec- House since 1948. 1948 saw incredibly stupid things and too, considering how little of be a fun night of watching predictions in 2008 on a blog I tions, who knows. Branstad the last landslide like that are, in general, not the most a platform the Republicans returns. Well, that is if you are wrote that went from right to should win for governor. when 75 seats swung to the likable folks. have generally run on other a Republican. wrong. Republicans will pick up seats Democrats. You should also know my in the Iowa House and Senate; It looks like something track record is fairly iffy. My the question is how many. I’m similar could happen this year. preseason predictions for each not convinced that they’ll win Unless a lot of Democrats ISU football game haven’t majorities in both, but they magically appear today, I think gone too well. My record is might win a majority in one the Republicans will probably 4-5 — correct: UNI, Utah, OU, of them. pick up 65 seats to take a 243- and Kansas; incorrect: NIU, Based on the polling I’ve 192 majority. That is startling. Iowa, K-State, Texas Tech, seen, I think at least one judge As for the Senate, things and Texas. is going to get ousted — if not look the exact same as when However, I don’t think all three. I think the Land I made predictions the last my initial predictions back Trust question to clean our time. Democrats 48-45 with in September for the state water will pass easily. I don’t seven toss-ups. I think I will of Iowa will change at the think we will have a consti- mostly stick to my original national level. I still think all tutional convention; the only predictions here. I had West
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Behind series MVP Renteria, Lincecum, Giants win first World Series in San Francisco
By Ben Walker The Associated Press A year for ‘reloading’ By Jake. Calhoun ARLINGTON, Texas — The prize that iowastatedaily.com eluded Willie and Barry at long last belongs to the San Francisco Giants, thanks to a band of Upon taking the head coaching job for self-described castoffs and misfits and their the ISU wrestling team one year ago, Kevin shaggy-haired ace. Jackson inherited a team fortified in talent. Tim Lincecum, Edgar Renteria and the Last season, Iowa State posted a 13-2 dual Giants won the World Series on Monday meet record while maintaining the No. 2 rank- night, beating the Texas Rangers 3-1 in a tense ing in the nation throughout the duration of the Game 5 and taking the trophy home to the city season. by the Bay for the first time. Its only two losses came at the hands of in- It was an overdue victory — the Giants last tra-state rival Iowa, which would go on to win wore the crown in 1954, four years before they its third straight national title. moved West. So much for a franchise that nev- The Cyclones failed to win their fourth er quite got it done in October despite the likes straight conference title after finishing behind of baseball giants Willie Mays, Barry Bonds Oklahoma State by 1.5 points to place second and Juan Marichal. It’s November, and now at the Big 12 Championships. Iowa State perse- new stars stand tall in San Francisco. vered and went on to place third at the NCAA “This buried a lot of bones — ’62, ’89, Championships. 2002,” Giants general manager Brian Sabean “I had a senior-based group of guys who said, ticking off losing Series appearances. were trained for four years under [former coach “This group deserved it, faithful from the Cael Sanderson], so they had some set skills,” beginning. We’re proud and humbled by the said Jackson, who placed second at 167 pounds Senior Jon Reader defeated Nebraska’s James Nakashima 21-8 on Feb. 21 at Hilton Coliseum. The achievement.” as a senior captain for Iowa State’s 1987 cham- Cyclones begin their season Saturday. File photo: Rebekka Brown/Iowa State Daily Lincecum outdueled Cliff Lee in an every- pionship team. “When I came here, we tried to pitch-matters matchup that was scoreless add to those skills.” year is more of a “reloading” year than a “re- 165 pounds to 174 for his senior campaign. until Renteria earned the Series MVP award Seniors Jake Varner and David Zabriskie building” year. “Jon has been a guy who looks me straight in by hitting a stunning three-run homer with propelled the Cyclones in the three-day tourna- “We’re the kind of program that has expec- the eye and just says, ‘Coach, just tell me what to two outs in the seventh inning. Nelson Cruz ment, managing to win the national titles at 197 tations to compete for a national championship do. Anything you tell me to do, I’m going to do it homered in the bottom half, but Lincecum pounds and heavyweight. every year, so that hasn’t changed,” Jackson to be the best I possibly can,’” Jackson said. returned to his wicked self and preserved the This was the first time Iowa State had had said. “Whether that happens or not is going to lead. multiple champions in a single NCAA tourna- be up to these guys out here, it’s going to be up ™ Lincecum won this game of Texas Hold ment since 2002. to me and my coaching staff. I do think we have Looking for more? ‘em, beating Lee for the second time in a week. With the departure of last season’s senior the potential and the talent to be in the hunt.” Find the rest of the story The two-time NL Cy Young winner gave up class, Jackson, who is entering his second year Two-time All-American Jon Reader will be online at iowastatedaily.com three hits over eight innings and struck out 10. at the helm of ISU wrestling, stressed that this leading the team while making the move from online Brian Wilson closed for a save, completing a surprising romp through the postseason for a pitching-rich team that waited until the final day to clinch a playoff spot. Football Manager Bruce Bochy enjoys calling his Giants a ragtag bunch. Maybe Cody Ross, Aubrey Huff and Freddy Sanchez fit that description. But the foundation of this club — for now, for the foreseeable future — is to- Halftime allows for adjustments tally home grown, built on a deep, talented and young rotation, a rookie catcher with huge star By David.Merrill with him being covered so tight potential and their bearded closer. iowastatedaily.com that there would be openings for “They did all right,” Bochy said. “I couldn’t his teammates. Jake Williams had be prouder of a group. They played with heart Halftime is a team’s prime op- five receptions while Franklin, and determination. They weren’t going to be portunity to make adjustments for Darius Darks and Darius Reynolds denied. My staff, they accepted their roles and the second half. Iowa State took each had three. had only one mission.” full advantage of that in its 28-16 All three running backs also Renteria reprised his role of postseason victory over Kansas on Saturday. scored for the Cyclones. The high- star. His 11th-inning single ended Game 7 of The Cyclones went into half- light of the second half was a 33- the 1997 World Series and lifted Florida over time trailing 9-7. They were out- yard touchdown run by Shontrelle Cleveland. Forget that he made the last out in gained 170-122 on the offensive Johnson. the 2004 Series that finished Boston’s sweep side of the ball while only gaining “I had a front row seat for it,” of St. Louis — this journeyman’s path led to 31 yards through the air. quarterback Austen Arnaud said. another title, helped by his go-ahead home run Kansas dominated the time of “I carried out my fake and looked in Game 2. possession, having 13 more min- at the sign and thought, ‘Uh oh, “It was a tough year for me,” the oft-injured utes on offense than the Cyclones. that safety is in trouble,’ and sure shortstop said. “I told myself to keep working Kansas also ran 44 plays to Iowa enough he hit him with a juke. You hard and keep in shape because something is State’s 25. guys are going to continually make Tight end Collin Franklin fights to get away from Kansas cornerback Greg going to be good this year.” Iowa State finished the game this kid make plays in the future.” Brown during Saturday’s game against Kansas at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones won 28-16. Photo: Rebekka Brown/Iowa State Daily A team seemingly free of egos did every- with 400 yards of total offense. Its While the offense did make ad- thing right to take the lead. Ross, the surpris- adjustments, however, weren’t in justments in the second half, they ing MVP of the NL championship series, the X’s and O’s department. made it clear it was the defense away from them. first half. stayed square and hit a leadoff single and Juan “That’s probably the crazy part who kept them in this game. KU running back Agnus Rhoads was hesitant to say that Uribe followed with another hit up the middle. about it,” said tight end Collin “The defense played great all Quigley was involved in a number that was the turning point, howev- That put a runner at second base for the Franklin. “We didn’t change any- game,” Franklin said. “They had of screen plays and the Cyclones er, saying the second half is when first time in the game and brought up Huff, thing. Coach [Paul Rhoads] just our backs and we just had to put held him to just four receptions for the tide turned in their favor. who led the Giants in home runs this year. So came in and told us to relax and up some points for them, and we 56 yards. “The punt return by Josh Lenz what did he do? He expertly put down the first told us not to press. I think we were ended up doing that.” “I thought we were pretty well in the first half was a nice boost, sacrifice bunt of his career. pressing a little bit too much in the Defensively, Jake Knott led the prepared, except for one play that and I think it evened things out a Lee struck out Pat Burrell to keep the run- first half and it caused us to make way with 13 tackles, including one kind of got away from us,” Knott little bit by taking the momentum ners put, but Ross began hopping home as some mistakes that we wouldn’t sack and also had an interception. said. “That one we let go right be- away from them,” Rhoads said, soon as Renteria connected, sending a drive normally make.” David Sims recorded nine tack- fore halftime was the only one that “but when we didn’t convert on the that kept sailing and landed over the left-cen- After going without a reception les while A.J. Klein and Michael really hurt us. Other than that, I third-and-2 or fourth-and-2 and ter field wall. in the first half, Franklin was able O’Connell each recorded seven. thought we did a good job of being then gave up the long pass on the And just like that, all the Giants’ past trou- to get open in the third quarter. He As defensive coordinator Wally in position.” screen play, we gave the momen- bles seemed like ancient history. caught three passes for 25 yards, Burnham expected earlier in the Iowa State put together a 21-0 tum right back to them. That’s why The Giants won their previous title when all in the third quarter. week, the Jayhawks ran a lot of third quarter to put the game out I appreciate what our kids did at they played in New York at the old Polo While Franklin admits he was zone read and screen plays. The of reach. A punt return for a touch- halftime and how they came back Grounds. frustrated with his lack of produc- Cyclone defense came prepared down by wide receiver Josh Lenz out and responded in the second tion in the first half, he knew that and took that part of the game was the lone ISU touchdown in the half.” Commentary Celebrity, athlete line is blurred
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ver the last few years, other publication or networks to be entertained. any other network don’t actually there’s been a trend in wouldn’t put it out there for us. More than anything today, believe this stuff is newsworthy, Osports that has grown like They aren’t going to publish things sports has become entertainment. they’re going to print or broadcast a cancer. It’s the trend of tabloid/ that don’t interest people because The spectacle is far more im- it because people will eat it up. If TMZ-type sports stories that they won’t make any money if portant than the product. People they eat it up, ESPN makes money. dominate headlines, and more of- they do. want to see something that makes It’s a vicious cycle, but until people ten than not lead “SportsCenter.” People want to read about them feel good or feel better about decide they aren’t interested in The top stories day after day Brett Favre sending “sexts” to an themselves. rumor and innuendo anymore, it are things that rarely have to do attractive female. They want to As bad as it may sound, people will continue to get top billing. with a game. It’s things like: “Will know if Elin did in fact hit Tiger take pleasure in the misfortune of Especially with the rise of Brett Favre retire?” or “Did Brett with a 9-iron. They want to know celebrities or famous athletes. Ben Twitter and Facebook, I don’t see San Francisco’s Edgar Renteria celebrates Favre send lewd photos to Jenn what’s happening behind the Roesthlisberger, Michael Vick, anything changing. People want with teammates after winning the World Sterger?” or “How can we stop scenes in the NFL collective bar- Plaxico Burress and a host of oth- to know everything about their Series against the Texas Rangers on Monday. Photo: David J. Phillip/The Associated Press concussions?” or “Will there be a gaining agreement negotiations. ers became punch lines to jokes. favorite players and coaches, so if lockout in [insert league here]?” People follow these stories, Each of those guys didn’t something controversial happens, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 final You hear people say all the and if they tell you they don’t, become punch lines because they it’s going to be the biggest story of time when these stories get they’re lying. played badly in the Super Bowl. It the day. Texas 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 shoved down our throats, “Who So the better question is: Why was because they made fools out Bob Dylan wrote once that SF 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 cares?” do people care? Why is Brett of themselves in the public eye. “Times, they are a changin’.” But that’s not the question we Favre’s retirement status or It’s the same reason people read Well, these times won’t change WP: T. Lincecum (2-0) need to ask. Because of course picture messages more important tabloid magazines or go to TMZ. until you, the readers, decide they LP: C. Lee (0-2) people care. If people didn’t care, than who won the big game? com. should. Until then, the trend of S: B. Wilson (1) then ESPN and CBS and every The quick answer: People want Even if the suits at ESPN or TMZ-ESPN will continue.
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Swimming and diving Iowa State sweeps weekend with 2 meet wins By Nate.Ryan Harris also took first in the second heat of the 400-yard iowastatedaily.com 100-yard backstroke (57.93). freestyle relay. Iowa State Harris swam the 400-yard in- was anchored by freshman It was yet another exciting dividual medley for her first Alex Gustafson and junior weekend for the ISU swim- time at Iowa State, taking first Meredith Doran in lanes two ming and diving team. The place (4:36.62). She credited and five. Cyclones took care of South her performance to coaches The Cyclones switched Dakota 165-125 on Friday Kelly Nordell and Sorenson. their relay teams Saturday to night and had the same result “Kelly’s an excellent dis- see if Gustafson and Doran Saturday, defeating South tance coach,” Harris said. “Her could handle the pressure Dakota State 152-83 and practices and Duane’s tech- when “put under the gun,” Western Illinois 161-48. nique work has really helped Sorenson said. Coach Duane Sorenson me.” The coaches couldn’t have was pleased with the weekend. Nixt was followed closely been happier with the results. “We’re just competing re- by teammates Marley Suckow “It turned out better than ally well,” Sorenson said. “We (1:07.99) and Lindsey Frodyma what we dreamed,” Sorenson did a really nice job from our (108.32). said. “They both just swam top swimmers to our newer Jenny Vondenkamp was extremely well and really fin- Members of the ISU swimming and diving team dive off the blocks to begin the women’s 100-yard and younger swimmers.” another who stood out, fin- freestyle competition Saturday. Iowa State beat South Dakota State by a score of 152-83, as well as ished their last length like The weekend gave diving ishing with her season-best Western Illinois with a score of 161-48. Photo: Tim Reuter/Iowa State Daily champions.” coach Jeff Warrick confirma- time in the 500-yard freestyle Saturday’s diving brought tion about his divers’ abilities. (5:08.61). Saturday brought South do,” Sorenson said. “She re- took first. success for Sarah Nelson. “I think any of my divers Success continued in Dakota State and Western ally put the hammer down at “Elena is a fun person to Nelson took first in both the can step up and be at a really the diving pool Friday night. Illinois to Beyer pool. the 800-yard mark and pulled watch and coach,” Sorenson 1-meter and 3-meter. high level,” Warrick said. “If Abby Christensen scored a Vondenkamp picked up where away.” said. “She’s a very talented She scored a personal best they keep working hard and 261.82 and a first-place finish she left off the night before. Vondenkamp knew the young lady.” on 3-meter with a score of pushing each other, I think we in the 1-meter, and teammate Vondenkamp raced in 1,000 would push her mentally Carvell has been focused 276.05. haven’t even seen the top yet.” Lauren Naeve took first in the what would become one of and physically, and she was on her stroke and mentality in “I came back to the pool On Friday, swimmer Dani 3-meter (265.70). the day’s most exciting races, glad Budahl was swimming the pool. today really focusing on the Harris led the Cyclones. Harris Jessica Nicholson was the 1,000-yard freestyle. She with her. “I know I have the strength changes I needed to make,” led off the night by beginning mentioned earlier in the week also competed in the 500-yard “I had a good person to to finish my races, but some- Nelson said. the 200-yard medley relay and by Warrick as a diver that he is freestyle. She took first in both race,” Vondenkamp said. “She times my stroke isn’t efficient,” Warrick was excited to see helping the Cyclones take first looking for to break out soon. with times of 10:27.56 and pushed me the entire way.” Carvell said. the results Nelson produced. along with teammates Jeli Nicholson scored her personal 5:10.12. Elena Carvell also swam Carvell said she handles re- “Obviously her consistency Nixt, Elena Carvell and Katie best on the 1-meter (254.91). She was challenged by strong Saturday. Carvell fin- lays better if she’s third. was there, and her training Vollhaber. “I think with a little bit SDSU’s Andee Budahl, who ished first in the 100-yard but- “I like to set it up for the last is coming through,” Warrick “I’m really working this more competition and work- led the 1,000-yard freestyle for terfly (58.16). Carvell swam person to finish it off,” Carvell said. year on not being defeated be- ing on that consistency part, 800 yards. third in the 400-yard medley said. The Cyclones have some fore I get to the pool,” Harris she’s going to blow away her “Jenny knew where she relay and led off the 400-yard The Cyclones wrapped time off before they host said. score,” Warrick said. was and what she needed to freestyle relay. Both relays up Saturday with an exciting Northern Iowa on Nov. 10.
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Tom Brokaw wrote an op-ed in Ryan Berg is a United States the New York Times recently urging Marine Corps veteran. current political candidates to pay more attention to the human and cover better programs and methods economic consequences of the wars. for dealing with returning veterans, As a two-tour Marine veteran and only to observe suicide rates that senior at the University of California, remain consistently high. Berkeley, I couldn’t agree more. These challenges, when viewed However, Brokaw’s call for the from the institution partly respon- wars to become present in campaign sible for such tragedy, can often speech is only the tip of the iceberg. conceal the most obvious solution. The consequences of nine years of Effective approaches are substi- U.S. military conflict deserves much tuted for those more susceptible to more than a seasonal call for thought accounting and budgetary analysis, among our political representatives. creating an environment that dis- It demands consistent thinking from misses solutions outside of economic us all, and more importantly, it calls ones. for a deeper understanding of the The fact is returning veterans current crisis within the veteran need community. And as immeasur- community. able as that sounds, the results all of The human consequences of war us seek lie here. do not end with the breath of the Getting a veteran into a mental men who die in combat, or with the health appointment is nearly impos- wounded. The war comes home with sible without the encouragement of U.S. soldiers take cover during a firefight with insurgents in the Al Doura sections of Baghdad on March 7, 2007. us and we remember things. another vet. Americans should be more concerned about the new generation of war veterans. Courtesy photo: Wikipedia This can be seen on the faces of To us, we aren’t the ones that need the 18 young veterans who commit help, and by seeing a professional, Afghanistan veterans. Their efforts to returned from WWII. whose mission it is to build and lead suicide everyday, or it can be heard someone who has never known the build community begin and end with We deserve more from the lead- the new veteran community. Surely in the voices of the 10,000 men and inside of a combat boot, makes many a lowly populated online network, ers who have set out on the mission our individual and collective survival woman who place calls to the VA’s of us nauseous. also referred to as “Facebook for to improve the lives of Iraq and are worthy of listening: suicide prevention hotline every Current community-building vets.” Afghanistan veterans; we deserve “WWII veterans did not abandon month. efforts for Iraq and Afghanistan vet- And even more alarming was the help in building a lasting community. their service to their community and When the Secretary of Veterans erans are in urgent need of funding, statement made by Paul Rieckhoff, In fact, the growing movement nation. It was encoded in them as a Affairs Gen. Eric Shinseki posed resources and strong leadership. executive director and founder among veterans asking IAVA for per- result of their personal experiences the question to himself, “Why do we While the VFW and American of IAVA, during his speech at The mission and resources to allow local in WWII.” know so much about suicides but still Legion are iconic for building the Second Annual Heroes Gala in New chapters in their cities and towns is a “In these times individual and know so little about how to prevent older veteran communities, impor- York City: “Communityofveterans. necessary request and certainly one collective survival depended on a them?” he replied, “Simple question, tant leaders of the nation’s newest org is the veteran’s hall of the future.” worth fighting for. selfless sense of commitment to a but we continue to be challenged.” generation of veterans have lost sight Many veterans today are deeply As Brokaw calls on our political common cause.” Shinseki’s challenges are real of the essence of community. concerned with this statement and representatives to reconsider mid- If you’re an Iraq or Afghanistan and have everyone in its grasp to This is clear when we look at have come to question the techno- term election conversation this year, veteran interested in supporting the include policymakers and the whole Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of logical infiltration that has proceeded a defining passage in his book “The call for local veteran chapters in your of American society. Researchers and America, the nation’s first and largest to weaken the standard of commu- Greatest Generation” serves as an ad- city or town, sign the petition at www. health care professionals work to dis- nonprofit organization for Iraq and nity-building set by the heroes who ditional reminder to the candidates whatfits.org.
Rights Mental violation through audio should not stand
By Jason.Arment iowastatedaily.com anksy put forward the gelicals standing on either them out, to keep them from than I have used here. were organized, moved in upon them. idea in his book “Wall side of the path. Some had harassing those that would What if I had not been me? packs, had leaders and obvi- Robert A. Heinlein once Band Piece” that what- huge banners hoisted over pass by them on the path. What if I had been a person ously an agenda to push. wrote, “The price of freedom ever you can see is yours. You their heads, while others stood That is illegal, as I would be of a shy nature and a slight With the right to carry is the willingness to do sudden read that right, any advertise- holding wooden crucifixes in obstructing another’s right to build? Would I have still said concealed weapons being battle, anywhere, at any time ment, sign along the interstate, front of them. According to the free speech. something, or would I have banned on campus by state and with utter recklessness.” billboard, or anything of the laws I can’t do anything about The only thing I could was been intimidated? law, all a person has to rely The evangelicals showed sort that is in the view of the this, nor do I think I should to verbally retort and tell them As I have mentioned on for self-assurance is their up and did battle. No one public is owned by the public. be able to do anything about how I felt, defacing their audio before, these people were not attitudes and physicality. In will know how many minds This idea stems from the this. If people want to stand in with my own. That is exactly students, they were outsiders. that way, the omission of our were intruded against their belief that people don’t get to public places and hold signs what I did — I told them to They stuck together, and at Second Amendment right al- own volition; being physical invade your mind and shove and symbols, that is their right. stop harassing me. least one of them was a large lows for the censor of our First intimidated into silence, they things into your cortexes that The evangelicals called Their reply was to con- man wielding an even larger Amendment rights. lost the battle by default. you don’t want there. Banksy’s out to me and my peers as we tinue to harass me about their wooden cross. Any confidence that The First Amendment idea holds that you return passed by, telling us to beg religious beliefs and to try to Being who I am, none of someone of a smaller stature is necessary, but so is the such invasiveness in kind for salvation and forgiveness. further shove them into my those things intimidated me. or more vulnerable nature confidence that the Second — returning the disrespect Banksy’s ideas of how some- head, raping my thoughts. But being someone else, may- might be lent by the Second Amendment gives people to of inconsideration with the thing is yours once people try So I held firm and told be someone more vulnerable Amendment is plucked out loose their tongue and shoot same. to force it on you hasn’t been them exactly what I thought of and less aggressive, perhaps I of their mind before it has a a fiery brand in retort. 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