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An independent student newspaper serving Iowa State since 1890 12.04.2018 Vol. 219 No. 072 TUESDAY IOWA STATE DAILY HOW FOOD RECALLS IMPACT IOWA STATE BY ADOLFO.ESPITIA @iowastatedaily.com In just a half hour after receiving an email about the romaine outbreak, Iowa State Dining immediately responded by throwing out the leafy green and notifying student managers from all 24 food stores and dining locations. Four Midwestern states reported cases of E. coli amid the recent romaine outbreak, with Michigan the ROMAINE PG8 COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES ISU Dining is bringing romaine lettuce back following an outbreak which occurred over Thanksgiving break. Ames Middle School principal 878 travel packages fi red after allegations of bullying have been sold for Alamo Bowl thus far BY PAUL.ATTEMA have been prompted from a petition that was posted to @iowastatedaily.com change.org titled “Make Ames Middle School a safer place for its LGBTQIA+ students!” that was directed towards the BY LINDSEY.SETTLE The round-trip charter flight Ames Middle School Principal Dan Fox has been red former acting principal Dan Fox. @iowastatedaily.com will depart from Des Moines in the wake of allegations that he promoted a negative Approximately 150 people have signed the petition that on Dec. 26 and arrive in San culture and environment for people in the LGBTQIA+ was started two months ago by an anonymous author “SA” With the Iowa State Cyclones Antonio the same day for community. who is from Ames. e petition reached 100 signatures headed to the Alamo Bowl in check-in and an exclusive wel- Fox was replaced by Ames High School two weeks ago, possibly garnering the school’s attention. San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 28, come event at the Grand Hyatt Principal Spence Evans in the meantime In the post, the author states that they are a transgen- fans are ready to hit the road. hotel that is currently being under the direction of Superintendent der male, who often still gets labeled as female. e post The Alumni Association and planned. Jenny Risner, and many in the commu- alleges that homophobic comments are made in the halls Iowa State Athletics are part- The travel packages website nity are questioning what prompted the and that people are bullied because of their sexuality and nering with Anthony Travel to through the Alumni Association change. gender identi cation. set up fans with accommoda- and Iowa State Athletics said, Eric Smidt, director of school, com- DAN “I want this to stop before something serious happens tions in San Antonio. “Cyclone Club members should munity and media relations for the Ames COX because some of us are self-harming or on the verge of The three-day travel pack- purchase their bowl game tick- Community School District, has con- suicide and if that’s what it takes to get your attention, a ages include lodging at the ets directly through the Iowa rmed that bullying did play a part in their decision. lot of us won’t hesitate,” the author wrote in the petition. Grand Hyatt San Antonio. State Athletics Ticket Office “I can con rm that [bullying] was one aspect of the con- “Please don’t put our lives and safety in danger and make More than 878 travel pack- (by logging onto their Cyclones cerns that were brought to us,” Smidt said. [Ames Middle School] a safer place for not just me and ages have been purchased so far. Athletics Account at cyclones. A memo from school officials said Evans acting as my other LGBTQIA+ peers but girls, older teachers and “We’re planning on a very com or by calling 888-478- interim principal for the middle school would be temporary. people of color. large fan base,” said Heather 2925) to receive priority seating. “ ese changes were prompted by an e ort to address Smidt said they are aware of the petition, but said it did Botine, director of travel and All bowl game tickets pur- feedback we received from stakeholders who wanted to see not play a role in the superintendent’s decision. merchandise at the alumni chased as part of a travel pack- an improved culture at Ames Middle School,” according “I was made aware of it last week, I’m not sure when association. age will be seated after Cyclone to the memo. “We will be working on various measures to Superintendent Risner was made aware of it, but I believe Due to a high number of fans Club donors in the best avail- ensure there is a safe and orderly environment for teaching recently,” Smidt said. “ at petition itself had no impact on purchasing the packages, cur- able seats, by order of booking and learning” Superintendent Risner’s decision for the leadership change. rently only air travel packages date.” is language allows for many interpretations, but some e content of the petition is concerning for us because all are available starting at $2,115 Iowa State made the Liberty community members believe that the school’s decision may students should feel safe and welcomed at our schools.” for a double-bed room. Bowl last year in Memphis. DID YOU DQ TODAY? Ames • Story City 02 CAMPUS BRIEF Iowa State Daily Tuesday, December 4, 2018 POLICE BLOTTER FEATURE PHOTO 11.30.18 12.1.18. Brenten Michael Davisson, age 31, of 4713 Carisa Rawn Kochampanasken-Christy, age Toronto Street Unit 4 — Ames, Iowa, was 31, of 424 Mamie Eisenhower Ave - Boone, cited for driving under suspension, failure to IA, was arrested and taken into custody on a prove security against liability, and turning warrant for another agency at Stanton Ave- from improper lane at Lincoln Way and Hick- nue and Lincoln Way (reported at 1:51 a.m.). ory Drive (reported at 2:30 a.m.). Officers responded to an ongoing domestic ask ask Alex Jordan Lundgren, age 31, of 1112 dispute at 60 Schilletter Village (reported at Westgate Avene — Kelley, Iowa, was arrested 9:07 a.m.). and charged with operating while intoxi- Awotyak Cleto Akot-Kuel, age 24, of 1875 me me cated and failure to use headlamps when Long Rd Unit 127G - Ames, Iowa, was arrested required at Stange Road and Hawthorn Court on a warrant for probation violation at Lot Drive (reported at 2:34 a.m.). 201B (reported at 1:32 p.m.). ames ?! ames ?! ?! Bradley Stephen Davisson, age 31, of 4713 Regan Elizabeth Davis, age 18, of 2160 Lin- Toronto Street Unit 4 — Ames, IA, was cited coln Way Unit 6102 - Ames, IA, was cited for for driving under suspension. Report initiated possession of alcohol under the legal age at at Ontario Street and Garfield Avenue (re- Buchanan Hall (reported at 10:57 p.m.). ported at 4:16 a.m.). Lydia Kay Mattix, age 18, of 16871 Little Lake An officer investigated a report of suspicious Trail - Indianola, Iowa, was cited for posses- activity at Lincoln Way (reported at 10:32 sion of alcohol under the legal age. Tori Lee KENNEDY DERAEDT/ IOWA STATE DAILY a.m.). Gardner, age 18, of 2160 Lincoln Way Unit Barks@Parks An officer investigated a report of suspicious 6102 - Ames, IA, was cited for possession of activity at Parks Library (reported at 12:12 alcohol under the legal age at Buchanan Hall Senior in psychology, Selena Young (right) and senior in public relations, Isabel Miller p.m.). (reported at 10:57 p.m.). (left) play with therapy dog, Champ, during Barks@Parks on Monday. An individual reported the theft of items 12.2.18 from a residence at 38 Schilletter Village Officers checked on the welfare of an individ- (reported at 3:36 p.m.). ual at Buchanan Hall (reported at 11:08 a.m.). An officer assisted an individual who was Oluwatoyin Emeka Adeleke, age 27, of experiencing medical difficulties at Larch Hall ask ask 4912 Mortensen Rd Unit 522 - Ames, IA, was (reported at 8:28 p.m.). arrested and charged with harassment 1st Officers recovered two bicycles at Friley Food degree - intimidation at 100-Blk S Sheldon me me Docks (reported at 8:04 p.m.). Ave (reported at 0:04 p.m.). ames ?! ames ?! ?! by the Mepham Group Here at the Iowa State Daily we’re excited to announce a new Sudoku initiative we’re launching called #AskMeAmes. Why? Because we believe that journalism can best serve its community when our readers are involved in the reporting process. LEVEL: So, instead of just assuming that we know what type of stories you’d like to read, you can tell us. And it’s an easy process, trust us. 1 2 3 4 To produce #AskMeAmes, we’re partnering with Hearken, a consulting service and platform that aims to generate “deep Complete the audience engagement that builds trust and leads to original, high- performing journalism.” grid so each row, We want your questions to shape the stories we do.You can ask column and 3-by- us anything about the Iowa State campus or the greater Ames area that you want to know but might not be able to find through 3 box (in bold a Google search.