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Iowa State Daily Setting their roots less than 10 miles away from Iowa State Uni- versity, the Skunk River Riot roller derby team has been digging in the heels and getting TAKING bigger and stronger.

Sarah Muller/Iowa State Daily Sen. Cole Staudt, junior in political sci- HITS ence, speaks during an Oct. 14 meeting. StuGov passes drug, alcohol AND amnesty policy By Zach.Clemens TAKING @iowastatedaily.com At its weekly Senate meeting Wednesday night, Student Gov- ernment discussed a resolution for an alcohol amnesty policy, as NAMES well as the possibility of creating an events committee. Student Government discussed a resolution that calls on university administration to create a drug and alcohol amnesty The story of Skunk River Riot policy for Iowa State. The policy would allow students who are By Michaela.Ramm spring and summer and trains during the under the influence of drugs or @iowastatedaily.com remainder of the year. Last season, Skunk alcohol to be able to seek medical River Riot competed against five other assistance without fear of disci- regional teams. plinary action from the university. n the United Community School Currently, the team is in the talks to The resolution was passed District, located just less than 10 miles play against much larger teams, includ- with unanimous approval. from Iowa State University’s campus, ing the Windy City Rollers based out of “There have been a lot of one team has found a place to set its Chicago. universities that have this policy,” Iroots. However, Skunk River Riot schedule said Sen. Conner Tillo, junior Now, it’s all about digging in the heels lists five upcoming bouts. Its only home in political science. “I feel it is and getting bigger and stronger. game will take place against Southbond extremely important to put the On Sunday mornings, women charge Rollers on April 16 in the Boone Armory. safety of the student first.” into a fierce competition, throwing all of Before founding her own roller derby Student Government also their weight and strength to accomplish association, Mindy Kimball-Gerritson discussed a bill that would cre- polar opposite goals. drove from Ames with her wife and anoth- ate an events committee that Suddenly, the whistle blows, and er friend to practice with the Des Moines will plan, source and execute everything stops. area team, the Des Moines Derby Dames. various events and activities for Hearts pounding, lungs working Kimball-Gerritson, whose derby name is ISU students. The committee deeply, the athletes disperse and return Torque & Mindy, said she created the as- will assist all student clubs and to the center. A few of them are laughing, sociation after spending so many hours in organizations with the planning, clapping each other on the shoulders in a the car driving to practices and matches. funding and implementation of job well done. She said her car of teammates, includ- its respective events. This, of course, is roller derby. ing her wife Austin “Homewreck-Her,” The committee would be led Skunk River Riot is the only team had often talked about forming their own by two co-chairs and originally, under the Ames Roller Derby Associa- organization. They had even gone as far they were required to be event Emily Blobaum/Iowa State Daily tion, which was formed within the last Members of the Skunk River Riot roller derby team management majors. five years. The team competes during the DERBY p3 run through a jam at practice Jan. 13. “I have an issue with both chairs needing to be event management majors,” said Sen. Cole Staudt, senior in political science. “That will seriously hamper who can be chair.” Scientists detect gravitational waves An amendment was unanimously approved to remove the By Derek.Clayton made up of four facilities around ference. The thought of detect- The waves can also help us event management portion of @iowastatedaily.com the United States, meant to de- ing gravitational waves from understand the very force that the bill. tect gravitational waves. After astronomic phenomena excites keeps us planted to the ground: Some from the Senate took being upgraded, the LIGO was scientists abroad. gravity. issue with the creation of another Ripples through the space- put back to work and rumors Someone who is not in the In short, gravitational waves committee. time continuum may sound are already pointing to the LIGO field of physics or astrology may give people a whole new way “I have an issue with just straight out of science fiction, team’s confirmation of the exis- wonder what all the fuss is about. to look at the vast universe sur- creating another committee,” but Albert Einstein had predicted tence of gravitational waves. What does the discovery of gravi- rounding us. This has scientists said Sen. Kathryn Leidahl, senior the existence of such waves more Gravitational waves and Ein- tational waves mean? around the world waiting for the in political science. “We are not than a 100 years ago. stein’s theories are not simple “From my perspective, this press conference and whether an event organization, but that’s In his General Theory of Rel- to grasp. So if people find them- is the first marker on the path to gravitational wave detection OK.” ativity, Einstein dubbed these selves wondering what a gravi- actual gravitational wave astron- will be confirmed. Gravitational Student Government Pres- ripples as “gravitational waves.” tational wave really is, there are omy, said Amanda Weinstein, waves can give us insight on our ident Dan Breitbarth said the The science world has yet to de- plenty of formal definitions out assistant professor of physics entire universe and that excites committee would be separate tect these illusive disturbances, there. and astronomy at Iowa State. scientists and non-scientists from Student Government with a but a press conference at Co- “Gravitational Waves: Sourc- “[Gravitational waves] would alike. separate adviser, but still be able lumbia University on Thursday es, Detectors and Searches” in give us access to measurements “If you open up a new win- to bring bills before the Senate. may finally confirm the great the journal Progress in Particle we previously couldn’t make as dow into the universe, the game “It’s just a great way to get the scientist’s claim. and Nuclear Physics 68 states well as complementary ways of changes. Each new window lets ball rolling to get events back on “If the LIGO has confirmed that “gravitational waves are making measurements.” us access new information,” campus,” Breitbarth said. gravitational waves exist, it’s disturbances of spacetime itself If gravitational waves could Weinstein said. “It’s like open- The bill was approved by a another conformation in favor of that propagate at the speed of be used in space observation, it ing up a previously sealed box. vote of 28 to 6. Einstein’s theory of gravity,” said light and have two transverse would let scientists gaze deeper We don’t always know what’s Student Government also Alisha Chromey, graduate stu- quadrupolar polarizations.” into space than ever before. The going to come out of that box, unanimously allocated $376.92 to dent in physics and astronomy. The science community is properties of many astrological but based on what we’ve seen in the ISU Global Health and AIDS The LIGO is the Laser Inter- buzzing with rumors of gravita- marvels, including black holes the past, we expect that there will Coalition for its trip to a leader- ferometer Gravitational-Wave tional waves and waits in great and neutron stars, could be stud- be surprises and that it’s going to ship conference in Charlottesville, Observatory, an experiment anticipation for the press con- ied in a whole new light. be exciting.” Va., on Feb. 26. Dairy Science Club sends ice cream to Washington, D.C. By Vanessa.Franklin tage of,” said Celina Young, senior “[I’d like to] send in some @iowastatedaily.com in agricultural business and Dairy of our more creative flavors like Science Club president. Heath caramel or chocolate Reeses Christen Burgett, lecturer in or ask them what they would like Kildee Hall’s favorite Wednes- animal science and Dairy Science to see,” Heims said. “We like to day treat made its way to Washing- Club adviser, said the club learned do that around campus anyways.” ton, D.C., this week. about the opportunity to showcase Young said the club is cur- The ISU Dairy Science Club its ice cream through a series of rently working on creating a brand spent a little more than a week emails. The club had a short time- and hopes to unveil new ice cream preparing three gallons of vanilla line to prepare, as the ice cream containers branded with the club’s ice cream for the Association of had to be shipped and received name for next year. Public and Land-grant Universities by Feb. 4. “I think it would be cool if (APLU) Congressional Creamery “[The students] are always we could actually ship our cups Social that took place Tuesday. happy to help fill orders and show- of ice cream rather than sending Iowa State was one of 14 case their product,” Burgett said. gallons,” Young said. “If we could schools to send in dairy products “That’s kind of their way to pro- send them a wide variety, that for the APLU social. Among the mote the dairy industry, so I think would really give them a taste of other schools were Kansas State, they’re happy to make it work.” what the experience of Dairy Sci- the University of Wisconsin-Madi- While a total of about 90 stu- ence Club is like.” son and the University of Missouri. dents are involved with the Dairy After the club approved the The APLU Creamery Social is Science Club, less than 10 students idea to send its ice cream, Heims intended to celebrate the educa- work on the ice cream committee. said the club was tasked with not Cpurtesy of iStock tion, research and entrepreneur- Melissa Heims, senior in agronomy only taking the time to mix the ice Three gallons of ice cream were prepared for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities Congressional Creamery Social that took place Tuesday. ship of colleges of agriculture. and co-chairwoman of the ice cream but also find a way to ship Although this is the second APLU cream committee, said while the it. The club uses Anderson Erick- Creamery Social, the Dairy Sci- committee does the planning, all son ice cream premix to make its The club uses the meat lab in D.C., are excited to try our ice ence Club’s ice cream will make students in the club are able to famous $1 treat. Mixing typically Kildee Hall every week to prepare cream and so that’s really kind of its debut. participate in helping make the begins at 8 p.m. Tuesdays and lasts ice cream. Each student who helps exciting and neat to be a part of,” “One of the main goals for ice cream. well into the afternoon. must be food safety certified. Burgett said. “Hopefully it contin- the club is education, so from my Heims and Burgett both “The mixing is also all sorts of Burgett said shipping the ice ues on in the future.” perspective, any chance we have agreed that the club would like to fun because we do karaoke while cream on dry ice would have re- To give the ice cream a taste to reach out to other people to tell participate in sending ice cream we’re there,” Heims said. “We’ll quired more time than was avail- test, members of the Dairy Sci- them what we do as an organiza- to the social next year but hope to be mixing and singing. We’re not able, so the club’s ice cream had ence Club sell cups from 11 a.m. tion and get them interested is have more time to prepare unique good singers, but it doesn’t matter to be shipped on ice packs instead. to 1 p.m. every Wdnesday outside something we have to take advan- flavors. because it’s loud down there.” “People out in Washington, of Lush Auditorium in Kildee Hall. IOWA STATE DAILY

2 CAMPUS BRIEF Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 Weather Digital THURSDAY First court date set Morning low of 1 with a 17 Content partly cloudy sky. 1 CyRide driver’s arraignment to take place Monday MULTIMEIDA Weather provided by ISU American Meterological Society. By Michaela.Ramm of his criminal procedure. of Emmalee Jacobs, 18, a @iowastatedaily.com Clauge was arrested freshman studying busi- Jan. 20 and charged with ness. Video: Ames roller leaving the scene of an ac- In a previous story with derby Police Blotter An arraignment has cident resulting in a death, a yhe Daily, the Ames Police been scheduled for Monday class D felony, and failure to Department reported that One of our reporters The information in the log comes from All those accused of violating the law the ISU and City of Ames police depart- are innocent until proven guilty in a for the CyRide driver who obey a traffi c control device, Jacobs was struck at 7:04 spent time with an Ames ments’ records. court of law. was arrested and charged in a simple misdemeanor. a.m. Dec. 14 on the cross- roller skate derby, Skunk a hit-and-run accident that The Ames Tribune re- walk of Ash Avenue and River Riot, learning to prac- Feb. 9 erty damage collision at Lot killed an ISU student. ported he was released from Lincoln Way. tice like a true skater. Find a 22 (reported at 10:08 a.m.). Benjamin Clauge, 23, jail shortly after posting She was walking from video of the practice online. Lonnie Alan Larson, 50, of Report initiated. will appear in the Story bail. Buchanan Hall, her resi- 1165 S I Ave Unit #2, Nevada, County Courthouse for an Clauge was arrested dence, to campus for her IA, was arrested and charged An of cer investigated a prop- arraignment, the first part in connection to the death fi nal exam. with two counts of driving un- erty damage collision at Lot 21 MULTIMEDIA der suspension, two counts of (reported at 5:04 p.m.). Report driving while revoked, ignition initiated. interlock violation, and failure Gallery: Skunk to file SR insurance at 3316 An individual reported seeing River Riot Lincoln Way (reported at 12:33 a person with a gun. The per- a.m.). Report Completed. son with the gun was located Always wanted to en- and found to have a permit to Christie, Fiorina bow out act scenes of “Whip It,” the An individual reported the carry a weapon. The individual roller derby movie? Find a theft of a laptop at Armory was advised of the university’s empty promises are made message on Facebook.” And photo gallery online of the Building (reported at 9:16 weapons policy and escorted Candidates and the same poll-tested while running for president, Ames roller derby Skunk a.m.). Report initiated. off campus property by of- stump speeches are given, I tried to reinforce what I River Riot practicing on f cers at Helser Hall (reported drop out after but nothing changes. I’ve have always believed - that their skates. An of cer investigated a prop- at 9:37 p.m.). Report initiated. said throughout this cam- speaking your mind matters, primary paign that I will not sit down that experience matters, that and be quiet. I’m not going competence matters and By Alex.Hanson to start now.” that it will always matter in OPINION @iowastatedaily.com Fiorina’s decision leading our nation.” Calendar comes just a day after pull- Several news outlets ing in 4 percent in New reported the news earlier 80s films featuring All events courtesy of the ISU events calendar. Two more Republican Hampshire. Wednesday morning. the transgendered Feb. 11 candidates have decided “While I suspend my “I leave the race with- Short-stem roses and carna- to drop out of the race for candidacy today, I will con- out an ounce of regret,” he C o l u m n i s t B e i w e l tions will be available for $3/ president, both following tinue to travel this country said. “I’m so proud of the argues for acceptance of P&S Professional Develop- disappointing performances and fight for those Ameri- campaign we ran, the people transgendered people since ment Conference stem. Other f owers like daisies and alstroemeria will be $2/ in New Hampshire’s pri- cans who refuse to settle that ran it with me and all they always existed in so- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Scheman mary Tuesday. for the way things are and those who gave us their sup- ciety. Find a list of popular Building stem or $5/3 stems. Baked goods will range from $1- Carly Fiorina was fi rst, a status quo that no longer port and confidence along 80s films on the app that announcing Wednesday works for them,” she said. the way. Mary Pat and I celebrate transgendered. $75 $5 depending on package quantity. afternoon in an online state- New Jersey Gov. Chris thank you for the extraor- “Building YOU, Reinforcing US,” ment that she was dropping Christie was second, hold- dinary display of loyalty, a conference to of er inspira- out. ing a conference call to friendship, understanding tion and motivation through Pop-Up Valentine’s Day Art MULTIMEDIA Sale “This campaign was announce the news with and love.” sessions that build on the in- always about citizenship— supporters shortly after the Christie’s decision dividual while reinforcing the 1 - 3 p.m., By the 1st Floor North Stairwell at the MU taking back our country Fiorina news broke. comes after a strong de- Video: Dunescape university as a whole. from a political class that I ran for president with bate performance during only serves the big, the pow- the message that the govern- the weekend, but he only project CRP Graduate Student Club Support local artists and give an original gift of art to your erful, the wealthy and the ment needs to once again received 7 percent in New Architecture students Valentine’s Day Flower and well connected,” Fiorina work for the people, not the Hampshire, where he spent Bake Sale Valentine. are drawing on a past proj- said in a statement. “Elec- people work for the gov- a considerable amount of ect that simulates summer 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Foyer out- tion after election, the same ernment,” Christie said in a time. side Dean’s Office, College weather. 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Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 NEWS 3 Students draw inspiration from Dunescape

The students’ effort is of material pallet we have; Class designs unique because it is a de- Dunescape provided us with sign-build project. Some that process,” Senske said. structure to enjoy classes in the College of De- “It was up to us, basically, sign are design-build-based, to design our version of it summer weather but it isn’t required. Archi- for the atrium and then to tecture 202 is, and this is actually, you know, fabricate By Ashley.Green the first time the studio has the damn thing.” @iowastatedaily.com done something like this. Each student has a dif- “The intention of this ferent role in the construc- project was for [students] to tion. This art is meant to be actually design something For many of the stu- sat on. and then learn about the dents, the project is their ISU class Architecture construction process first- first involving power tools 202 is drawing inspiration hand,” Senske said. “They and other construction de- from Dunescape for its latest not only have to design it, vices. project involving an unusual they have to make the draw- The project makes art tool. ings for it, they have to fab- Samuel Rezac, junior in ar- Dunescape is a project ricate the pieces for it, they chitecture, feel like he’s a completed in 2000 by SHoP have to build it.” part of a miniature architec- architects. The design won The project is represen- ture firm. Warm Up 2000, a contest tative of a real-life project. “You go through every sponsored by Museum of There are five sections of the process that a firm would go Modern Art and P.S.1 Con- studio that meet at the same through, from fabrication to temporary Art Center. time and in the same space, assembly,” Rezac said. The design of Dun- and each have designed On top of building the escape is meant to allow one-fifth of the project. This project, there are students people to enjoy summer teamwork involved students are making posters, writing weather. The structure, a collaborating and compro- about it and creating a time summer pavilion made en- mising, a realistic depiction lapse video of the construc- tirely from exposed 2-by-2 of the work of architects. tion. and 2-by-4 lumber, offers “We’ve really kind of The studio hopes this space to lounge, socialize Alex Connor/Iowa State Daily come together as a whole is a project prospective stu- and wade in pools. Nick Senske, assistant professor of architecture, talks about the Dunescape project that his class is working on for 80-person class in a way dents, students from other “[Dunescape is] envi- their Design 202 class. The end result will be a pavilion that can be used for students to hang out on in the summer. that’s really been good for colleges in the university sioned as basically a giant ideas and productivity,” said and alumni will see. rolling dune that people drawing, which students ing their project for inspira- thing students are learning sophomore Megan Zeien, “It’s a very public ges- would sit on in their bath- learned during the fall se- tion. SHoP responded with through their project, which sophomore in architecture- ture,” Senske said of the ing suits,” said Nick Senske, mester. photos that haven’t been they have taken to calling professional design. project. assistant professor of archi- A number of factors released before, and a thank “Two by Two.” From the final design Over the course of three tecture. “Not exactly what cause the two projects to you. Before beginning their stage to the installation, the to four days the project will you’d think of in the winter be unique of each other, in- “[SHoP], for all kinds of designs, students observed project will last a total of four be installed. It will replace in Ames, Iowa.” cluding the COD’s restraints reasons, can’t really com- the College of Design atrium weeks. half of the tables and chairs Students in the studio and the different time pe- ment on it, but they didn’t for one week. With their ob- Like Dunescape, the in the COD atrium for one are currently in their second riod. Dunescape is purely a tell us to stop doing it, so servations, they were able project is constructed from week starting on Feb. 17. semester of the architecture reference for the studio. that’s nice,” Senske said. to design their own public lumber. Afterwards, it will be moved program. The studio builds In fact, the studio con- Dunescape is a good ex- space. The end project will “There’s no debate on elsewhere, although the next on basic design principles tacted the SHoP architects ample of a project designed have space for students to what kind of structural sys- location is not yet deter- such as space, scale and to tell them they were us- for a public space, some- sit, lounge and study. tem we need or what kind mined. Ash Wednesday masses

Catholic students in supply chain manage- animal science and a peer ment and accounting and minister at St. Thomas Aqui- observe religious president of the Catholic nas, grew up not going to Student Community, said church and having very little tradition at church he fell out of touch with his interest in his faith until his faith for about two years senior year of high school. before reconnecting. Ped- He then started to commit By Mollie.Shultz ersen said he has seen many himself and now sees this @iowastatedaily.com college students go through holiday as “something to use a similar process. to dive deep in to my faith Ann McLoughlin, se- adventure. It is a sacrifice to Throughout Wednes- nior in mechanical engi- really go in to.” day, thousands of Catholic neering and a peer minis- In addition to con- students and community ter at St. Thomas Aquinas, tinuing her faith, one of Iowa State Daily members flooded in to St. agreed with Pedersen. She McLoughlin’s favorite parts Frances Clemente receives ashes during a past Ash Wednesday mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Ash Thomas Aquinas Church to mostly sees freshmen and of Lent is the sense of unity Wednesday marks the beginning of Catholics’ observance of Lent, which ends on Easter. celebrate Ash Wednesday. sophomores struggling to it brings. Other students on For many students, Ash continue their faith while campus wear ashes on their Pedersen went fur- ing off the street, working a holidays such as Easter and Wednesday is a different ex- they are figuring out how foreheads, have to abstain ther, saying it brought to- minimum wage job standing Christmas, but the 40-day perience than it was in high to handle all of their new from meat on Fridays and gether practicing Catholics side by side and they’ll both challenge of Lent helps re- school. In high school, some commitments. She sees either give up something as throughout the entire com- receive the ashes because in mind him that “our work is may be more influenced by many juniors and seniors a sacrifice or do something munity of Ames. God’s eyes, they’re equal,” never really done.” their parents, but in college, coming back and expressing for the betterment of them- “You’ll have people Pedersen said. “It’s a time for true hu- students may have more of their faith because they’re selves or the community. who are making a lot of After the buildup to Ash mility,” Odino said. “I go a choice to attend church ready, and this time, it is “[Wearing ashes is] a money at some university Wednesday, Pedersen also into it understanding that it functions. their choice. silent way of professing your job, and then you’ll have said that for many, the at- is a time to grow and make David Pedersen, senior Brian Odino, junior in faith,” McLoughlin said. some people who are com- tention shifts to one-day the world better.”

DERBY p1 most important lesson one and how to avoid falling “fresh meat,” which is a said this sense of oneness their own skill, Spooky said. must learn: how to stop. backward, since it’s more term to refer to the newest from this position creates One new recruit is as to pick the name Skunk But before that it was a ideal to fall forward, where members of the team. They a camaraderie among the within a hand’s reach of River Riot. lot of: ‘Hello wall, meet Mi- all of your padding is on the are not allowed to hit, and, teammates. shedding fresh meat status. And then, Kimball-Ger- chaela. Michaela? Say ouch.’ knees and elbows, and it therefore, are barred from “People here don’t beat Chloe “Brass Knuckles Bon- ritson said they did. The first day was slow helps avoid a tailbone injury. participating in matches. each other down,” she said. nie” Williams, a sophomore To a viewer, the game is going — as in, I never really Spooky was matter-of- New recruits work their way “You come here and you’re studying pre-business at wild and unchecked. How- went faster than a brisk walk. fact in her instruction. to a full player status by mas- empowered by your team- Iowa State, joined Skunk ever, the competitors are The women there were “Doesn’t matter how tering a series of skills, which mates because everybody River Riot last semester. held to a strict set of rules patient with me. For my good or bad you are,” she a coach must sign off on, had to start somewhere. So As a member of the and regulations. first hour, a woman called said. “We all start out the that include strength and everyone has been in that National Guard, Williams When I first put on a Spooky CastleVania, walked same.” speed tests. fresh meat position.” said she was looking for a pair of borrowed skates, with me. She gave basic les- When a woman joins Janine Tellinghuisen, The speed of which I learned very quickly the sons on how to maneuver roller derby is considered also known as Booty Vicious, people move up depends on DERBY p8 THE LANDING Live in the Best Out West 4710 - 4712 - 4714 Mortensen Road

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Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 OPINION 5 Lack of representation EDITORIAL

Hollywood needs to better portray trans community Charlie Coffey/Iowa State Daily By Maddie.Beiwel This was not only momen- Steven Leath and Student Government Presi- @iowastatedaily.com tous but also landed Cox dent Dan Breitbarth speak in the Sun Room of the first ever Emmy for a of the Memorial Union on Dec. 14. transgender actor. he transgender com- Yet, transgender actors munity is here to stay. and actresses usually don’t TIt’s been here, and to play transgender charac- StuGov be perfectly blunt about it, ters. society has turned a blind Bigger names such as eye to it. While I under- Jared Leto in “Dallas Buyers stand people share con- Club” and Elle Fanning in election flicting opinions about how “About Ray” tend to domi- others express their gender, nate the field, while actual trans people’s presence trans people are afforded important cannot be ignored, espe- an extra role, or if they’re cially in the media. lucky, a sidekick role. Several movies and TV With the exception shows have been released of Laverne Cox, without for students in recent years that depict Google, I couldn’t think of trans characters in roles one transgender actor or Iowa was recently rid of the over- that are involved, inter- actress. I’m sure I’m not whelming flood of political pan- esting, provocative and entirely alone in that; the demonium that accompanied the smart. One example is the public as a whole isn’t en- first-in-the-nation caucus, but that show “Transparent”, which tirely literate on transgen- doesn’t mean Iowa State is done with depicts the “coming out” der matters. presidential elections. and transition of the main Most actors and ac- The ISU Student Government character, and the lives of tresses are not transgender. 2016-2017 president and vice presi- her children. Just as it can be difficult dential candidates have announced The show has been to know how many trans their bids and their campaigns are in well received and gener- people live in the United full swing. ally well regarded by the States, it can be difficult to Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Running for the Student Govern- trans community not only tell how many trans peopleLaverne Cox represents “Orange is the New Black” at PaleyFest 2014. Cox is ment president, with their vice presi- a transgender actress who plays a transgender character in the show. for its honest depiction of work in Hollywood. I don’t dents, respectively, are: transitioning and family think this is fair. some people would, that they also care enough to Cole Staudt, junior in political life but also because of the Being trans doesn’t every trans character give them the representa- science, and Cody West, junior in creator’s “transformative affect a persons ability should be played by a trans tion they deserve? biology. action program.” to work, and it certainly person. While trans represen- Zackary Reece, junior in political This means many doesn’t infringe upon their My point is that when tation has grown tremen- science, and Cole Button, sophomore characters are played by ability to act. directors and the people in dously from a slow start, in finance. transgender actors. Giving trans actors and charge of casting say they throwing trans people tiny Raghul Ethiraj, senior in aero- While the main trans actresses the first crack at are going to cast the person roles to play someone who space engineering, and Akol Dok, character is played by Jef- roles that positively repre- most qualified, they should is transgender can hardly senior in political science. frey Tambor, trans actors sent them — particularly reach out to the community be considered a meaningful Student Government, formerly and people have a signifi- since it has become a new they are trying to represent. change. Government of the Student Body, cant presence on the show, trend to be supportive of This would show a If we continue to deny elections have a history of not gen- which has helped it stand individuals in all differ- willingness to understand them the ability to repre- erating a high voter turnout. The last out. ent facets of the LGBTQ+ the material and show re- sent themselves in film and few years’ worth of turnouts have Another show, Net- community — is common spect for their characters TV, we are in essence treat- teetered around 10 percent of the flix’s “Orange is the New sense. and what those characters ing them like Jerry Springer student body. Black,” which depicts the They know their lives, represent. caricatures of real people But students need to realize this lives of inmates in a wom- struggles and rewards bet- If Hollywood greats with no say in how they simple fact: Student Government en’s prison, cast Laverne ter than anyone outside of care enough to try to shine are shown and giving them holds a lot of power on this campus. Cox, a transgender actress, the community. trans people in the positive little influence over their It allots money to student organi- as a transgender character. I’m not saying, like light they deserve, can’t own image. zations. Its senators are advocates for the student body. It’s the organization students should count on to spear- head initiatives that benefit campus. It has pushed through the e- cigarette ban, the Walk Your Wheels movement, to name only a few, and some senators are working with the GUEST COLUMN university to create some sort of spring celebration and are asking administration to help develop a policy to address anonymous cyberbullying on campus. U of I secrecy inappropriate for school All that under consideration, it’s important the leader of Student Gov- ernment must be a careful selection. By Randy Evans, ey, whether it comes from the not rise to the level that the advantage to competitors and Student Government makes its Executive director, Iowa taxpayers, from tuition paid legislature envisioned when serve no public purpose.” money from mandatory student ac- by University of Iowa students it wrote the open records law. But Reasoner is wrong. tivity fees, which are paid by all ISU or is donated by Iowans to I told him that the universi- That section says such records students. The majority of this money The philosophy behind help this public university. ty’s lawyer, Carroll Reasoner, “shall be kept confidential, — about $2.5 million — is spent to, Iowa’s public records and But there’s a problem “asserts that releasing docu- unless otherwise ordered ... “enhance student’s experiences at public meeting laws is quite with all of this. ments pertaining to the re- by the lawful custodian of Iowa State University and specifically simple: Government in Iowa The new president of search by these University of the records.” And the lawful in student organizations,” according should be open to the people the university, Bruce Har- Iowa contractors would serve custodian of these documents to the Student Government website. of Iowa except in a few rare reld, does not want to let Io- no public purpose. Actually, is the university. The Senate each year is allocated instances. wans see what the university that is the most important It’s also important to note money to spend at its discretion, an After all, this is their gov- learned from its $320,000. He argument in favor of releasing that past Iowa Supreme Court amount that can range from $21,000 ernment. Government does wants to treat the polling, the documents related to the cases regarding this section to $45,000. We need a student presi- not belong to government focus group research and re- work by the Strawn Company have been brought by busi- dent who will be wise with the money officials or to government sponse strategies the school and its subcontractors.” nesses, not government, and that comes directly from the students agencies. purchased as if he were still at Iowans are entitled to those businesses objected to he or she helps lead. The people need to have IBM or Boston Market. know what the polling found release of reports they were The leaders of Student Govern- ready access to government The Iowa Freedom of In- regarding their perceptions required to prepare and pro- ment, especially the president, work documents and government formation Council, a state- and impressions of the school. vide to the government. closely with administration on push- meetings to effectively moni- wide organization that advo- I said in my letter, “Public In those cases, the court ing through policies and offering tor the activities and actions cates for government trans- accountability is precisely upheld the public release of student input on university-wide of officials and employees parency and accountability, what the Iowa Legislature the documents. initiatives or changes; therefore, it who are elected or hired to wrote to Harreld in December had in mind when it wrote the I think it’s safe to con- is essential the Student Government run our state and local gov- to make the case for public open records law, especially clude that Iowans’ views of president has a healthy relationship ernments. release of the questions and documents generated at pub- the university are not ones the with the ISU administration. Without that access, peo- results from the polling and lic expense that your institu- university wants to trumpet in ISU students need to take this ple won’t be able to hold gov- focus group research. tion is keeping confidential. If a press release. If the research election seriously, as it’s the most im- ernment and its employees As the executive director you and the university contin- found Iowans heralding the portant election that will affect their accountable. of the council, I wrote in our ue to treat these documents university’s academic prow- day-to-day lives when it comes to how That is important back- letter to Harreld: as a secret, you will erode the ess or its cost vs. value, you they experience college. It’s not a dif- ground for a controversy that “You may not yet ap- public trust in the University would see billboards touting ficult task. Look up each candidate’s has been bubbling for a cou- preciate fully the motivation of Iowa and in your steward- that. Facebook page, read a bit about their ple of months over secrecy that led lawmakers to write ship of the institution.” I’m betting Iowans are platforms on the Daily and vote March by top administrators at the the state’s open records and The university answered not favorably impressed by 1 and 2. University of Iowa. open meetings laws - with my letter last week. Reasoner the university’s ranking as This is a controversy that strong encouragement and was blunt: “If others want to one of the nation’s top “party Editorial Board should concern Iowans. The help from the Iowa Freedom know how the university is schools,” by frequent news Danielle Ferguson, editor-in-chief Madison Ward, opinion editor University of Iowa belongs to of Information Council. They perceived, they can conduct about binge drinking, by of- Maddy Arnold, managing editor of engagement them. It’s not a private school acted in the belief that open- their own polling.” ficials’ response to sexual or a private business that can ness and informed discus- She wrote, “The univer- assaults of students or by the operate outside the public’s sion are central to effective sity competes with other busi- amount of scholarship aid the Opinions expressed in columns and letters are close scrutiny. government in our state - just nesses for talent in the em- university provides to needy those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Daily or organizations In the past two years, the as openness and informed ployment marketplace, with students. with which the author(s) are associated. university has hired a compa- discussion are hallmarks of a other institutions of higher But the Iowa Supreme ny owned by Matt Strawn, the great university.” education for students and Court has ruled that embar- former chairman of the Iowa I explained about Iowa’s strives to achieve a positive rassment by government of- Feedback policy: Republican Party, to perform “sunshine” laws which states: impression with all stake- ficials is not sufficient reason The Daily encourages discussion but does not guarantee its publication. We reserve the right to research and outreach work “When there is ambiguity in holders.” for keeping government doc- edit or reject any letter or online feedback. for the university. The Strawn the construction or applica- Reasoner claimed the uments out of the hands of Send your letters to [email protected]. Company was chosen with- tion of these laws, the legis- university’s secrecy in this the public. And I have a hunch Letters must include the name(s), phone number(s), out seeking bids from other lature made it clear that such case is required under a sec- Iowans’ impressions were majors and/or group affiliation(s) vendors. ambiguity should be resolved tion of the open records law embarrassing to University and year in school of the author(s). Since 2013, the univer- in favor of openness.” that pertains to “reports of Iowa officials, and that’s Phone numbers and addresses will not be sity has paid Strawn about I told him the rationale to governmental agencies why Harreld and Reasoner are published. Online feedback may be used if first name and last $320,000. That’s a lot of mon- for the university’s secrecy did which, if released, would give fighting to keep this secret. name, major and year in school are included in the post. Feedback posted online is eligible for print in the Iowa State Daily. 6 - (C) SPORTS

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6 SPORTS Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 A new angle of swimming ISU sisters experience different pace of competition with national Philippine Swimming team

By Rachel.Given thing and see how it goes,” Kaitlin @iowastatedaily.com said. The two sent their names in with their times last fall, which went All it took was a small spark under an evaluation, something they to start a fire in the Wistey sister’s said was a “process.” hearts to aim higher than collegiate Both of them discovered they swimming. made the team in the spring. The sister duo had the opportu- After Imelda recorded the best nity of a lifetime when they were of- time standard and the national re- fered in the spring to represent their cord in the 50 breaststroke and the other home country, the Philippines, fastest 100 breaststroke, she was on the swimming and dive team. But invited to be on the national team it wasn’t easy getting there. and compete at the Southeast Asia The sisters were born in the Games. United States, but because of their “Because Imelda and I are on mother’s citizenship in the Phil- the National team there, we got to ippines, they were also granted train with the team for a while, and citizenship to the Philippines in get that experience under our belts,” addition to their natural born U.S. Kaitlin said. citizenship. There isn’t an age limit to be on Growing up in the same house- the Philippine national team, and hold, both sisters competed against membership on the team stays the each other, Imelda Wistey didn’t same. It’s your times that determine make her childhood swim team at if you would compete in that par- first because she couldn’t swim the ticular year or not. Accepting new breaststroke properly. But in her col- members each year depends on how legiate days, that’s the stroke she’s many stay from the previous year. known for. Imelda knows she made her “[When I was trying out] I did family extremely proud, more so her something really funky,” Imelda extended family in the Philippines, said. “It was just like, no, that’s not often adding their mother’s maiden swimming, but now it’s my baby.” name into the mix when conversing. Kaitlin got into swimming first “They would say, ‘Oh, you’re a when she was 6 years old, and Imelda Rabano’, that’s my mom’s maiden followed suit when she was 10. name,” Imelda said. “You’re Imelda “I started swimming first,” Kai- Corazon Rabano Wistey.” tlin said. “[Imelda] was a gymnast Their father was not able to when I looked into the sport, and she go on the trip with them because got injured during gymnastics so she of work, but they stayed in contact decided to try it out. We both kind of through the internet. fell in love with it over time and now “It was tough at first because we’re addicted.” we’re close to our dad, and of course Kaitlin swims backstroke, we wanted him to come with us and Imelda swims breaststroke, and be a part of the experience,” Imelda Rachel Given/Iowa State Daily Imelda Wistey, left, and her sister Kaitlin have followed their passion of swimming to Iowa they both swim Individual Medleys. said. “I talked to him almost every State. They now have a chance to represent the Philippines on the national swim team. The sisters have done a lot to- night on Skype, and I kept com- gether, including going to the same munication with him throughout Sorenson hadn’t taught her. The make new friendships and push college, and swimming on the same the games.” new coaches also helped keep the themselves to new places that may- teams at Iowa State. Each of the women also faced new team motivated. be wouldn’t have happened. “Watching my sister go through new challenges when they were “It’s fun because there are so “What an experience,” said So- the program through the years, I training and prepping for the com- many opportunities and so many renson on Imelda’s spot to compete really liked the academics here, petitions, especially in the hot and doors are opened for them, when at the SEA games. “It’s a step below and I really liked that it’s close to humid weather. you compete internationally,” So- the Olympics, she got to march out, home. I guess I just fell in love with Sorenson kept coaching the renson said. it [was broadcasted] on international this school over time,” said Kaitlin, girls even after they had left the The experience had led both TV, and she got introduced, that who is currently a sophomore on country. He emailed daily workouts girls hungry to achieve more in the whole pomp and circumstance, the team. and skyped with the sisters, giving sport. those are the things you’ll remember Imelda had set several school support and advice. “For both Imelda and Kaitlin, for a lifetime.” records during her collegiate career Assistant swim coach Kelly it’s just given both a lot of confi- While Kaitlin is out currently as a Cyclone. Imelda currently still Nordell also helped the girls and dence, that here in the United States with her injury, Imelda is still com- holds the top time for the 100-yard followed along with the games. But they’re good swimmers but not peting for times and hopes to be breaststroke and the second best since the women were overseas, national team level,” Sorensen said. able to travel to the Philippines time for the 200-yard breaststroke. the two coaches couldn’t be with “But they get to go to the Philippines again, soon. Kaitlin has set one school re- them, and the two women often and find out ‘Hey, I am pretty darn Imelda is currently training cord, tying for 20th place in the were juggled between new coaches, good when I compare myself to all to earn times to compete again by 100-yard backstroke so far in her col- which could be a superstition among these other people in the world.” practicing with the team. She’s also legiate career but is out this season athletes. The Wistey sisters had been too competing in many smaller meets due to injury. “It was rough, not in a bad young to remember much their heri- around Iowa to get herself mentally ISU swim coach Duane Soren- sense, just getting used to com- tage’s homeland before the trip. But and physically prepared for the long- son believes that when swimmers munication,” Imelda said. “I think on the trip, they got to experience course meets in the future. work hard, doors can open. That’s that was the hardest thing, but after Filippino culutre. Imelda, a graduate assistant, when a door opened for the duo. a couple days, it was pretty much “I had so much fun vacation- works with the coaches and the team The women came across something smooth sailing. [The new coaches] ing and seeing my mom’s side of during season, which gives her ac- that many others can’t do: swim for taught me how to be flexible, and in the family. We went island hopping cess to pool time in Beyer. their country. The women would use the future not only to trust myself, and wake boarding, and everything The future seems bright regard- their dual citizenship to compete but to be open minded about what you could possibly think of that’s less of the outcome, and Imelda is for a country they hadn’t visited in other coaches have to say.” outdoorsy,”Kaitlin said.“It was defi- content. many years. Imelda said new coaches on the nitely a cultural experience.” “No matter what happens,” “It was more of a, ‘Why not give national team also helped. She got In total, the pair had the chance Imelda said. “I’ve given everything it a shot, it can’t hurt anything’ type new drills from those coaches that to break out of their comfort zone, I have, and given my ultimate best.”

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In America, we are proud of our independence stories. “Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom” shares the story of Ireland’s independence through dance, music and narrative. “Celtic Nights” will tour the U.S. and Canada, including a performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium. Prior to the show, a Courtesy of Groovement Groovement, a band from Fayetteville, Ark., will perform at DG’s Tap member of the Celtic Nights’ House for the third time ever at 9 p.m. Saturday. Tickets for this “rock- troupe will speak at 7 p.m. ing night of funk” are availble for $5 at the door. in the Celebrity Café, located on the ground level of Stephens. Following the performance, the audience will have the chance to meet the 14 performers. Groovement to Tickets for “Celtic Nights” are priced by section: $59, $50, $45, $35 and Courtesy of Gregor Eisenhuth bring funk music $25; youth and ISU student “Celtic Nights” will celebrate Irish Independence on Thursday at Stephens Auditorium with “Spirit of Free- tickets cost $28. dom,” marking the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916. Tickets can be purchased from 10 a.m. to 4 the performers. Instead, the the other is totally calm, there giving us good energy, to DG’s Tap House p.m. Monday through Fri- music and lyrics take the we’re just sitting down tell- they’re gonna get really good day at the Iowa State Center audience on a journey. ing a story. The energy that energy back,” Drew said. Ticket Office, located at the “It’s not a history les- comes across, that’s why I More than anything, ment’s live performances north entrance of Stephens son,” Johanne said. “The love those two so much.” the performers want to share Arkansas band last year for their song Auditorium; at all Ticket- tale, so to speak, is woven It isn’t just the songs emotions of courage, pride “Something to Live For,” master centers; by phone: in. It’s storytelling. Every that Drew enjoyed. He ad- and independence with to perform for is uploaded on the band’s 1-800-745-3000 or online via single song comes from mitted the singers often their audience. YouTube channel. Ticketmaster. somewhere [and] means sneak a peak around the “I think that you see the Ames audience Groovement also writes For Ireland, the story of something to somebody.” curtain to watch the danc- passion, and you see the love original music, and Bur- independence is not a short Johanne said a personal ers. The group has six sing- from everyone onstage, and By Jacob.Beals khart said the members of one. “Spirit of Freedom” connection with the audi- ers, five dancers and three you see how well everyone @iowastatedaily.com the group are always sharing focuses on the events sur- ence was her favorite part of musicians. gets on together,” Johanne ideas with one another when rounding the Easter Rising the show. The show removes “There’s some seriously said. “I think you can see it comes to songwriting, of 1916, which led to the the fourth wall, which is a talented musicians,” Drew that we are a family, and I Groovement will per- since the members add their creation of the Free Irish level of separation between said. “Ben [Gunnery] does think it’s a beautiful experi- form at 9 p.m. Saturday at own input to new songs. State in 1922 and eventually what is occurring on stage a solo on the fiddle, he just ence for anyone to watch DG’s Tap House at 125 Main “It really is all collab- to the Republic of Ireland. and the audience. rips the place apart. You and to share with us.” St. The show is $5, and tick- orative,” Burkhart said. The show has been in “We’re really being don’t even have to see it. For more information, ets can be purchased at the “There has not been one the works for two years. ourselves on stage; there’s Just feel it.” visit the Iowa State Center’s door. Groovement song written “It takes a long time, so no characters, [so] we’re “If there’s a good crowd website. “Groovement’s per- that somebody has come up when you finally set foot in performing as ourselves,” formance will be a rocking with the whole song written America, it’s like, ‘Wow, OK, Johanne said. “We’re trying night of funk,” according to with everybody’s parts and we’re here,’” said Rebekah to bring people along on this DG’s Tap House’s website. lyrics.” Johanne, a singer for “Celtic story that we’re telling.” The band has been to- The band is currently Nights”. Storytelling is an im- gether since 2009, perform- on its winter tour, which “No matter where you portant part of Celtic music. ing soul and rock music out started Friday. go, there’s always somebody The show starts with sev- of Fayetteville, Ark. Burkhart explained that who has Irish heritage or eral failed rebellions that Saturday’s concert will the band recently joined a a Celtic connection some- occurred before the Easter be Groovement’s third time booking agency. how,” Johanne said. “I think Rising and includes songs performing at DG’s Tap In the past, the group it’s something worldwide written at the time. House, said Bryan Burkhart, used to not travel far from that brings people together.” “The Irish Celtic music, founder of the band. home on its tours. Even without a connec- everything, is a story; every “We love Ames,” Bur- “We wouldn’t venture tion to the Celtic tradition, song has a purpose and a khart said. “DG’s is one of out probably more than the singer said the American point,” said Ian Drew, an- our favorite venues that about three hours,” Burkhart public has no problem relat- other singer. “If you’re into we’ve played.” said. “We had a pretty good ing to the story of indepen- the historical side of things, One of Groovement’s following in that radius and dence. they’re very interesting.” goals is to convey energy so it was time to expand.” “We capture the sto- For the performers, to the crowd through their One of Groovement’s ry as a musical journey of who are helping Americans music. latest songs, “Clouds”, is courage, pride and deter- experience Ireland, its tradi- The group draws in- posted on their page on Re- mination,” Michael Durkan, tions and history is an im- spiration from artists who verbnation. “Celtic Nights”’ producer portant part of the show. come from many types of Burkhart also went and creator, said in a press “We want to bring Ire- genres including pop, rock on to explain the positive release. “We are confident land and the culture and the and soul. aspects about touring and that this story will resonate realness of it to America,” Jo- “Influences come from what he enjoys most about strongly with American au- hanne said. “They’re seeing everything like Motown and being on the road. diences — indeed, with all part of Ireland on the stage.” Michael Jackson and Stevie “Getting to play every people who cherish free- For Drew, choosing a Wonder to classic rock like day is fun,” Burkhart said. dom, independence and favorite part of the show was Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix “Going to a new city with a democracy.” not difficult. In fact, he had and to modern rock, alt rock new crowd every night is a “Celtic Nights” differs two favorites: a fast and a and even grunge,” Burkhart blast.” from musical theater. The slow song. said. To find out more infor- performers do not have as- “It’s just the energy,” A video that was re- mation about Groovement, signed roles or characters, Drew said. “Even though corded from one of Groove- visit their website. and the plot is not acted by one is really, really fast and

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DERBY p3 Maxey casually added. “The movie ‘Whip It’ street and turn them into a Injuries are a common gets a lot wrong,” Kimball- superstar.” way to stay in shape. So, she theme among the team and Gerritson said. Derby is the most inclu- donned pink roller skates roller derby nationwide. Dr. “Except, there was one sive sport for women in the and knotted her hair in Cosette Scallon, associate quote that sticks with me,” U.S., Spooky said. blonde pigtails under her director for clinical services she continued. “At one There is a sense of con- helmet. at Thielen Student Health point, [Ellen Page] says, ‘I fidence and strength women The first days were hell, Center, said knees and an- am in love with this.’ That gain from donning a pair she said. Derby is a sport kles are the biggest cause of is so true for anyone who’s of skates and it’s evident in that requires not only bal- concern for these athletes. been here because you have the way they carry them- ance and coordination but “It’s a contact sport, to be in love with it to con- selves and interact with one strength and stamina. so to be honest, it’s not re- tinue.” another. “Learning to skate ally different from any other Roller derby is boom- Tellinghusen said the is kind of difficult. Your contact sport,” Scallon said. ing, according to ARDA team thrives on support and back muscles and your leg “There might be short-term members, and it shows no camaraderie, as well as be- muscles start to get very fa- and long-term depending sign of slowing down. ing happy with yourself. tigued,” Williams said. “You on how bad you mess your- ARDA itself has boomed “There’s a lot of being get tired and we just kind of self up.” as well. There were only comfortable with the body start falling down and turn Long-term effects from three members at its found- that you have and how it’s into a baby deer.” contact sports such as roller ing. Now it has grown from so useful for the team, rather However, she said the derby can have a major ef- Emily Blobaum/Iowa State Daily one complete team. than trying to fit the mold women of the team were fect on the athletes. Scallon Members of Skunk River Riot run through a jam during practice Jan. 23. However, the aspira- of what society thinks you encouraging. said the most likely result is Skunk River Riot competes during the spring and summer. tions of the Kimball-Gerrit- should be,” she said. “Here, “There seem to be a arthritis in the joints, par- son do not stop there. She it’s a value no matter what lot of moms, which is nice ticularly in the knees and rape,” a bruise sustained on there was a revival in 2001. hopes to expand the ARDA kind of body type you are. because everyone is pretty ankles. The lasting effects a woman’s pelvic bone after Today, there are 450 to add another competing There’s a value for it on the nurturing and nice, but still of a concussion also appear another player skates over teams international and team, as well as a men’s team, so that’s really em- very tough.” several years down the road, it, is a respected war story several associations across team and a junior league powering.” All women are welcome and Scallon said it has been among the players. the world; ARDA follows team. Feminine or masculine, to join ARDA. The majority known to negatively affect Roller derby is a sport the regulations of flat track Initially, walking into strong or quick, there was a of those involved skate, but cognition, concentration rooted in as much oral tradi- roller derby, according to the these practices, I had a use for every body type or there are some who serve the and is correlated to depres- tion as it is within solid histo- Women’s Flat Track Derby stereotype of what a derby skill set. The sport is diverse, association in other ways. sion, dementia and other ry, but a movement that only Association.It’s even caught girl would be.Within the with a need all body types. Desiree Dixon, or Tugboat, mental health issues. gained momentum recently the attention of Hollywood. short time of with the team, Overall, I took a lot and Rita Mueggenberg, In- Those in derby are used in the 20th century. John- “Whip It,” Drew Barry- I learned there is no such away from the practices. staGator, both in their late to dealing with injury. Joseph Merlin is credited for more’s film released in 2009 thing as a typical derby girl. Even though the team was 50s, are among those who do “We’ve got a lot of nurs- creating the first recorded in starring Ellen Page, helped “You don’t always get in its off-season, it was clear not throw themselves in the es on the team,” Mueggen- line skate in 1760. However, spark an interest among this chance to be this kind of everyone was dedicated 100 ring. Mueggenberg serves as berg laughed. it wasn’t until 1863 when pop culture. However, for athlete,” Spooky said. “This percent to the team. And ev- the treasurer on the board of When Dixon broke the American inventor James veteran derbiers, it was a is the only venue where you eryone leaves a piece of their directors, while Dixon helps fingers of her right hand Leonard Plimpton patented disappointment. can take someone off the heart in their skates. the coach at practices. during practice, a teammate the first “quad skate,” or a Mel “Melicious Mojo” knew enough to place the roller skate with four wheels May-Maxey, a local elemen- broken fingers in her mouth set in two-by-two pairs. tary teacher, is another play- and suck the rings off of her The history of roller er whose injury has halted fingers before the swelling derby itself, however, is an- her derby career. A torn me- began. She said the doctors other aspect. niscus during practice put told her to thank whoever According to the ARDA her out indefinitely. was smart enough to do that website, roller derby was “I didn’t feel it, but I right away. invented by Leo A. Seltzer looked under my pad and For them, bruises are in 1935. The sport boomed my knee was the size of a a badge of honor. From the in the 1960s and saw a sud- baseball,” she said. sickly greenish-yellow to the den decline a decade later. “I would love to get painful dark purple, they However, a choice few must back on skates, but I don’t were proud to show them have kept the faltering heart think it’ll happen,” May- off.Even the feared “skate of the sport alive because

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