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DEVYN LEESON/ ISD freshman Ashley Floodwaters after the storm that Joens aims to passed over Ames on June 20, 2018. City of emulate Bridget Ames urges Carleton safety when BY JACK SHOVER dealing with @iowastatedaily.com fl oodwaters is season, senior will have said she has struggled in one area of a shadow that stands one inch shorter than her the college game: defense. Fennelly said BY TYRUS.PAVICICH 6-foot-1 frame. Carleton had the same struggles. @iowastatedaily.com Her shadow, true freshman , was “Bridget, like most freshmen, couldn’t spell told by coach Bill Fennelly to do so. defense when she got here and now she’s prob- After several days of consistent “I told Ashley to basically follow Bridget ably, arguably our best defender,” Fennelly said. rain, the city of Ames is urging around,” Fennelly said. “Do what Bridget does, “Ashley’s kind of struggling with [defense].” residents to practice vigilance and act like Bridget acts, do those kinds of things and He said in high school, high-scoring players remain safe when dealing with Ashley wants to be that type of player.” like Joens are encouraged to avoid fouling at all  ooded areas. Carleton was an Honorable Mention All- costs to avoid getting into foul trouble, which In a statement released Tuesday, American last year and led Iowa State in points, leads to poor defensive fundamentals. city o cials have con rmed they will rebounds, steals, blocks and 3-pointers made. During the spring, Joens said when her sister continue to monitor both the Skunk In high school, Joens was named Iowa’s had games around Ames she would come and River and Squaw Creek, expecting Gatorade Player of the Year and averaged 30.7 work out with Carleton. their water levels to rise as rainfall points and 11.4 rebounds playing for Iowa “I think that’s what will make her so special SARAH HENRY/ ISD continues. City High. Playing high school club ball in here at Iowa State because she wants to be good,” Senior Bridget Carleton According to a press release from Canada, Carleton averaged 28.4 points and 11.1 Carleton said. “She wants to be an impactful moves down the court in the city of Ames, they will be work- rebounds. player her freshman year, so I think I do see a game against University of ing with the National Weather Despite living in the home of the Iowa myself in her in those ways for sure.” Texas on Feb. 24, 2018 at Hilton Service to predict and prepare for Hawkeyes, Joens said she chose Iowa State Carleton said one of the hardest parts of Coliseum. any potential  ooding. because it felt like home due to the team feeling adjusting to college is the level of play “ ere is still signi cant rainfall like a family. forecasted, and the ground is very “Just to play in front of ten thousand fans is saturated,” said John Dunn, water amazing,” Joens said, complimenting the atmo- “Bridget, like most freshmen, couldn’t and pollution control director. “I sphere after going to Hilton Madness last year. remind our residents that every When looking at the similarities between her- spell defense when she got here and storm event is di erent, and previ- self and Joens, Carleton said they are both tall ous history is only one indicator of and versatile wing players. now she’s probably, arguably our best what could happen in a future event. Fennelly said Joens will spend the majority Ames residents should be vigilant of her time on the court as a wing, but said the defender.” and monitor their homes, businesses team experimented with playing her as a backup and property as these situations can power forward. -Bill Fennelly change very quickly.” O ensively, Fennelly said scoring is her great- Officials advise motorists and est strength, which is exactly what the team pedestrians to act cautiously and needs. during the Big 12 season. have been more complementary on the way she avoid entering standing water, as Last year, Fennelly said the team relied too In January when the Big 12 slate starts, played and what she did.” it can often be impossible to accu- much on Carleton on the o ensive end, but this Carleton said the games take another step up Carleton is no stranger to playing for national rately gauge its depth. In addition, year the team will have Joens, Madison Wise and and she expects Joens to go through ups and teams, having played for the Canadian team since  oodwaters may contain debris or Alexa Middleton to take pressure o of Carleton. downs like she did, but will be ready to help her being part of its U-16 team. contamination making it hazardous With the starting lineup in mind, Fennelly through those struggles. Because of the experience, Carleton said she to human health. said Carleton, Middleton and Wise are the only With that being said, Carleton said she expects Joens to be up to speed by the team’s Ames residents are encouraged players to have locked up starting spots and said expects Joens’ time with the USA U-18 team  rst game and was not afraid to mention how to monitor local media for updates. the team had been practicing 12 players before will help with her adjustment to the college level. far along Joens is in her progression. To report hazardous conditions or Carleton arrived. On the team, Joens was a captain and aver- “Man, I think she is steps ahead of me when I damage, contact the Ames Police Carleton missed the  rst six practices due to aged 10.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and was a freshman,” Carleton said. “You know she’s Department at 515-239-5133; do having commitments to the Canadian national 1.3 steals on a team which captured a gold medal con dent, she knows how to score in a variety of not call 911 unless there is an imme- team. at the FIBA Americas Women’s Championship. ways, so I’m really excited to see how she does diate threat to someone’s personal Despite Joens being a strong scorer, Fennelly Fennelly said the coaches of the team “couldn’t this season.” safety. 02 CAMPUS BRIEF Iowa State Daily Wednesday, October 10, 2018

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An Iowa State graduate student is being recognized at the state level for her work in the Latinx community. Vanessa Espinoza, graduate student in the school of education, will be the first to receive the Latinx Youth Leadership Award and inducted into the Iowa Latino SARAH HENRY/ ISD Hall of Fame. Established in 2017, the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame was made by the Iowa Faculty Senate Commission of Latino Affairs to honor and celebrate Latinx leaders in Iowa, according approves name to the Iowa Department of Human Rights. Espinoza is being recognized for her change to biochem community work throughout her life, be it in the small Iowa town her family moved BY KAITLYN.HOOD to when she was a toddler, the University @iowastatedaily.com of Northern Iowa, where she received her undergraduate degree or her time as a grad- The Faculty Senate approved a name uate student at Iowa State. change to a College of Agriculture and Espinoza was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, Life Sciences major as well as discussed but moved to the United States when she initiatives to improve campus climate at was a toddler. From a young age, Espinoza their meeting Monday night. said she was always taught to be action With a majority vote by the Senate, oriented. the agricultural biochemistry major will “One of the messages I got growing up change its name to biochemistry. was, if you see a problem, and it bothers The Senate also introduced the idea of you, don’t complain,” Espinoza said. “Do a feed technology minor. something about it.” At their next meeting, scheduled for With this message, and the mentorship Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Senate will debate of family, community members and her Courtesy of Christopher Gannon renaming both the major and minor of high school counselor, Espinoza said she Vanessa Espinoza, a graduate student in the school of education, is being recognized at the state level for her work in the Latinx community and will be inducted into the Iowa Latino Hall industrial technology to applied engineer- was inspired and empowered to take lead- of Fame. ing and technology management, which ership roles in helping her community. was met by hesitance by some senators. One of the first times Espinoza was these individuals as a savior but wanted One individual Espinoza remembered The Senate also discussed the con- driven to lead was when she taught Sunday to empower them by being inclusive and helping was a woman who could not read tinuation of both the Collaborative on school in high school. Espinoza said she helping them reach whatever goal they set or write. Through the program, this woman Academic Careers in Higher Education remembered one student she had who for themselves. was able to start signing her own name on (COACHE) survey and the campus cli- could not read but was trying to make his “It was very important to empower the her daughter’s school forms. mate surveys. confirmation. She also noticed that many families that were there. For example, in my “She eventually learned how to write her COACHE is a faculty satisfaction individuals in her community struggled classes I made sure to allow kids to come,” name, and she was able to sign her [daugh- survey about their experiences at work with literacy, including her mother. Espinoza said. “I made sure to allow part- ter’s] planner,” Espinoza said. “That was and academic issues. Espinoza applied for and received the ners to come, and encourage a collaborative empowering in itself, being able to to be In an effort to improve the work cli- Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student learning environment, rather than me lec- involved more in the life of your child.” mate for Iowa State faculty and staff, the Award, using it to start a class and create a turing to them because [lecturing] puts the Since 2011, a select group of students Faculty Senate is looking to improve ser- space where she could teach Latinx people attention to me rather than the student.” have received a scholarship from Espinoza vice delivery at Iowa State. in her community to read and write in both Espinoza said while she may not have called the Vanessa Espinoza Scholarship. One way is through the WorkCyte pro- English and Spanish. had an overwhelming amount of students Espinoza said she chooses the recipients gram to enhance and modernize faculty Espinoza said empowering and meet- at any one time, being able to empower based on their determination and ability to

resources. ing the needs of the people she taught those who did attend was what was most overcome adversity. WorkCyte is a cloud-based solution was always the most important thing. important, saying the experience was VANESSA pg8 within Workday, which is planned to She said she never approached helping unforgettable. replace AccessPlus within the coming years. Yet even with the Faculty Senate look- StuGov to tackle issues with trademark policy ing forward, Peter Martin, Faculty Senate president, reflected on the past month saying it was the “best of times and the BY MADELYN.OSTENDORF highly encourage students publication costs of their worst of times.” @iowastatedaily.com on campus to play an active free magazine. Cardinal Eats Martin talked about how the Faculty role in these conversations prints two issues per year Senate and Iowa State community at large Student Government will and on all issues and relevant with the intent of building continues to remember the death of Celia be discussing and voting on discussions that impact the a community of the food Barquin Arozamena. their resolution address- people we have been elected lovers within Ames. “[We] hope for a better world and hope ing the university’s trade- to represent.” The Freshman Council is for a better community,” Martin said. mark policy which, if passed, According to Sen. Sandeep requesting $1,119 in funds Another topic of discussion was would request for the uni- Stanley, several members of to in putting on their the installation of President Wendy versity to halt the imple- the National Organization 12th annual Jingle Jog, a Wintersteen. mentation of the current for the Reform of Marijuana 5K run around campus for Martin said there was a lot of student policy. Laws (NORML) will be in students and residents of involvement regarding the installation, The new resolution also attendance at the meeting on Ames. The funding assist in and he has high hopes for what is to come. asks for the documents and Wednesday. the purchase of lights, food, “While we experience sad and elate communications surround- The Senate will also be hot chocolate, t-shirts and events all at the same time, the Faculty ing the policy’s change as seating Chase Krug as a rental tables. Senate also continues to work on import- well as an apology issued new member to the election For more information ant initiatives,” Martin said. from the administration commission and voting to or to contact your senator, Faculty senate will meet again 3:30 p.m. in regards to any problems approve funding requests visit stugov.iastate.edu. The to 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 13 in the that the sudden change from Cardinal Eats and the senate meetings are open to WILLA COLVILLE/ IOWA STATE DAILY Sun Room of the Memorial Union. may have caused student Freshman Council. the public on Wednesday’s Michael Norton, university counsel, and Faculty Senate represents the general Leesha Zimmerman, director of trademark organizations. Cardinal Eats is request- at 7 p.m. in the Campanile faculty of Iowa State and is made up of licensing, answer questions from senators. A recent amendment to ing funding of $5,000 to Room of the Memorial 82 representatives. the resolution states, “We assist in the printing and Union. Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Iowa State Daily OPINION 05 COLUMN

WIKKEMEDIA COMMONS Columnist Melanie De Anda takes her readers through some of the most popular books published in 2018. Goodreads ranks 2018 most popular books

BY MELANIE.DEANDA surprising unpublished books would make expected to be released until Oct. 9, yet One book I read a couple months back @iowastatedaily.com the list before even being released. Then they’re considered one of the most popular which also happened to make the list was again, Cassandra Clare is a bestselling published months before their release date. “To Kill a Kingdom” by Alexandra Christo, I’ve lost count of how many books I’ve had author, so it makes sense for fans of hers to Then, we have “Every Breath” by Nicholas which I absolutely loved. All I have to say to keep up with throughout 2018, and it’s assume ahead of time the book will be great. Sparks from the romance genre, expected to about that book is if you want a dark, less not over yet. Already more than 200 books A total of five other books follow the be coming out Oct. 16, following “Kingdom accurate version of Disney’s “The Little have been voted “Most Popular Published same example as Clare’s unreleased book. of Ash” by Sarah J Maas for the fantasy Mermaid,” this is it. Books in 2018” according to Goodreads. Five books which have yet to be published genre, with a planned release date of Oct. 23. I’m sure some of you readers out there One of them has been one of my per- in these last months of 2018 are being voted It’s obvious these statistics may be a bit could name plenty of other books which sonal anticipated reads for almost two years: as some of the most popular published, or in biased due to the fact unpublished books deserved to be on this list if they’re not on “Queen of Air and Darkness” by Cassandra this case, unpublished books of 2018. made the list, but the people have spoken there already, just remember this list is based Clare. Some of these titles come from a variety and have set their hearts on these books as off votes from Goodreads users, not about The book isn’t set to be published until of different genres. some of the best in 2018. how many copies sold. Dec. 4, 2018, and it already has taken 26th From the young adult and contemporary When it comes to getting the best rat- With a little over two and a half months place out of the 200 Best Published. genre comes “What If It’s Us” by Becky ings on the list, “Magic Triumphs” by Ilona left of the year, there is still a possibility the Keep in mind these statistics come from Albertalli and Adam Silvera along with Andrews takes the lead with a 4.63 aver- list might shift according to votes. So, if you users who use Goodreads. Even so, the 25 “Bridge of Clay” by Markus Zusak. From age rating, followed by “Obsidio” by Amie have a favorite book from this year which million reported users who use Goodreads the mystery and thriller genre: “The Witch Kaufman and Jay Kristoff at a 4.59 average you believe belongs on this list, make sure to as a form of bookish social media, it’s still Elm” by Tana French. These books weren’t rating. throw in your vote on Goodreads.

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BY SPENCER.SUCKOW @iowastatedaily.com

Coach Bill Fennelly spoke to reporters at women’s basket- ball media day on Monday. Here are a few highlights from the press conference.

Alexa Middleton will start at point guard Following her transfer from the University of Tennessee in 2017, and subsequently sitting out all of last season due to NCAA transfer rules, redshirt senior — and former McDonald’s All-American — Alexa Middleton will be the Cyclones’ starting point guard going into the 2018-19 season. Fennelly made the announcement during his press confer- ence Monday and said that despite not playing a minute yet for Iowa State, Middleton has made a noticeable impact on the team. “She’s a point guard of what we like,” Fennelly said. “Tough- minded, high basketball IQ, can score, and I think in a short amount of time she’s gained the trust of her teammates.” Fennelly did acknowledge concerns regarding the fact that Middleton hasn’t played a competitive basketball game since March of 2017. “She’s done a great job up to this point,” Fennelly said. “I think she’s been a great fit that impacts out team dramatically, and a player that our fans will enjoy watching.”

After that, there’s plenty to decide Along with Middleton, Fennelly said sophomore forward Madison Wise and senior guard Bridget Carleton would be SARAH HENRY/ IOWA STATE DAILY starters if the season started today. Sophomore Madison Wise looks for a pass during the game against the University of Texas on Feb. 24, 2018, at the Hilton Colise- After that? It gets a little murky. um. At women’s basketball media day, coach Bill Fennelly discussed Wise as one of this season’s starting players. Fennelly did provide a few hints, specifically pointing out players like freshman guard Ashley Joens, junior for- the bench with, might be more important for us this year than “Obviously we’re very lucky that at Iowa State, we’ve always ward Adriana Camber, senior graduate transfer forward Ines it’s ever been.” been allowed to do the things beyond the court,” Fennelly Nezerwa and senior forward Meredith Burkhall, as players said. “I think when you take a team on the road and it’s the who will have an track to earn those final two starting spots. Team bonding first time they spend time together away from their comfort However, Fennelly also pointed out that who comes off the No matter who comes off the bench for the Cyclones and zone, it’s a good thing.” bench may be more critical to the team’s success than who when, chemistry certainly shouldn’t be an issue for any of That doesn’t mean that the trip came without its hazards, starts the game. the players. however. Fennelly said that some team members suffered Fennelly mentioned that in recent practices, 12 players on the Players describe the team as a very “close-knit” group, and minor injuries during the trip. Maybe not in the way one team have seen a significant amount of reps due to the quality all of them got the chance to get even closer to each other would expect, though. of the team’s depth. This means that finding the right lineup during a trip to Costa Rica in August. “The weird part is, we had six stitches in a thumb, we lost a combination might be the head coach’s biggest challenge to It was only the third time the women’s team had done a tooth, we had a couple sprained ankles and not one of them begin the year. tour of a foreign country, with the last trip being to Italy in happened on a basketball court,” Fennelly said. “Ines lost a “It’ll be one of those teams that I don’t know that the start- 2014. The Cyclones played three exhibition games during tooth surfing and Madison Wise was on a railing and cut her ing lineup will be as big a deal as how we manage,” Fennelly their weeklong trip of the country, and the team also got the hand open and got six stitches. They’ll have a lot of stories.” said. “Learning what that next group is and who comes off the chance to do some volunteering mixed in with vacation-type Luckily for the Cyclones, all affected players have made full bench, when they come off the bench and who they come off activities, recoveries from their ailments.

Cyclones readying for key stretch before Big 12 Tournament

BY SAM.STUVE tournament, which is something the Cyclones @iowastatedaily.com came just short of doing last season. Iowa State has two home games and two road There are three weeks left before the begin- games left this season, with the West Virginia ning of the Big 12 tournament. It’s crunch Mountaineers and the Kansas State Wildcats time for every team in the Big 12, including coming to Ames, and the Cyclones traveling to Iowa State. face the Oklahoma Sooners and the Oklahoma Only the top eight teams make it to the Big State Cowboys. 12 tournament, and Iowa State currently stands This slate of crucial games for the Cyclones at ninth place in the Big 12 ahead of Kansas begins with West Virginia coming to Ames on State. The Cyclones are two games behind Texas, Friday night. Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Texas Christian The Mountaineers were picked to win the and Oklahoma. Big 12 and are currently tied with Baylor for first place. The Cyclones were outmatched in KATLYN CAMPBELL/ IOWA STATE DAILY Cyclones moving on from close losses last year’s game, as the Mountaineers came out Forward Klasey Medelberg tries to keep the ball out of reach from a University of Texas player At certain points in both games against the during their game at the Cyclone Sports Complex on Friday. victorious 4-0 in Morgantown, West Virginia. Texas Longhorns and the Baylor Bears, the “They are an outstanding team, they have a lot Cyclones played to their level. However, the of special players,” Opfer said. Cyclones came up short and lost both games frustrating, but their motivated heading into the and Cade are still out. The Cyclones are hope- The Sooners and Cowboys are 2-2-1 in late. Texas scored a goal in 87th minute to win, West Virginia game.” ful that Behan and Cade can return to the field Big 12 play, while the Cyclones are 0-4-1. The and Baylor scored a goal in the second overtime this season. Cyclones will face Oklahoma on October 19 and to come out on top. Cyclones are healthy “It’s awesome to know that some players are Oklahoma State on October 21. “It comes down to little things, and they know Throughout the entire season, the Cyclones coming back and that we have them,” said senior On October 25, Iowa State hosts Kansas State, that,” said coach Tony Minatta. have not been 100 percent healthy as players co-captain Emily Steil. who is currently in last place in the Big 12 with a The Cyclones have been very close to winning such as senior co-captain Riley Behan and juniors 0-4 record in Big 12 play. That game could be a some of their recent games but have lost four of Hannah Cade and Kasey Opfer are either still Final four games are make or break “win and you’re in” game, as both teams are cur- their last six games by one goal. injured or have missed significant time due to The Cyclones are two games out of Big 12 rently vying for a spot in the Big 12 tournament. “They’re disappointed because they’ve let a injury. tournament contention and must go at least 2-2 as both teams are currently vying for a spot in the couple of games slip away,” Minatta said. “It’s Opfer has returned from her injury, but Behan in those games in order to qualify for the Big 12 Big 12 tournament. Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Iowa State Daily VOICES 07 STUDENT TO ACTIVIST

SARAH HENRY/ IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State students Kevin Wilson and Chelsea Nelson organized the PWI Blackout outside Carver Hall on Thursday, Oct. 4. Students were asked to wear all black clothing and Nike apparel in support of Colin Kaepernick’s rally against police brutality and social injustice across America.

BY WHITNEY.MASON @iowastatedaily.com “Yes, we’re going to get backlash. This is the first story in a series from “Voices” highlighting students who are dedicating their time here at Iowa State to activism and We’re going to feel uncomfortable; it’s advocating for causes of their choosing. Discussions flowed in room 2015 in Pearson Hall on the going to get hard, but if we’re talking evening of Thursday, Sept. 27. Black Student Alliance (BSA)’s second meeting of the year focused on a topic that engaged people from many different about ancestors, they want us to face backgrounds: former quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his protest within the NFL. these challenges.” — Chelsea Nelson During a preseason game in 2016, video footage showed the San Francisco 49ers quarterback sitting down on a bench during the playing of the national anthem. While Kaepernick’s sitting surprised many, his reasoning said. Kaepernick’s protest of oppression against people of color and behind it meant something for many. Nelson said that her daily conversations with friends police brutality. According to a New York Times article in 2016, Kaepernick addressed the feelings on how they are treated by others and Following the conclusion of the meeting, Nelson and Wilson said that he loved the United States and people, and that was wanting to combat change, but no action was taken out of it. knew that they needed to bring up their idea to the rest of the why he was taking a knee along with his teammate, Eric Reid. Nelson said that Wilson asked the discussion group on what BSA executive board. “I want to help make America better,” Kaepernick said. “I action that they thought everyone should do to create change. And with BSA being apart of the Big 12 Black Student think having these conversations helps everybody have a better Nelson remembered the discussion group being silent. Government, the executive board saw their position as an understanding of where everybody is coming from.” “Everyone’s faces were blank,” Nelson said. “Yes, they were opportunity to ascend their idea to a larger platform. And this same declaration Kaepernick made in 2016 was the nodding, but no one had an answer.” With interest to participate from the other universities and same opinion many students shared during the BSA meeting Following the discussion, Wilson was the one to pose the the executive board having access to the social media accounts echoed. However, opinions pertaining to social justice activism “what now” question. for the Big 12 Black Student Government, the hashtag conducted recently encouraged thought provoking responses Wilson suggested that students should come together in #PWIBlackout was created with the intent of capturing the from students. some type of way the following Thursday, Oct. 4. images of the students in solidarity for the cause. Kevin Wilson, sophomore in event management and head Nelson said she was pleased because someone else had felt Nelson said that the event itself was a good step and is a Big 12 delegate for BSA, instantly saw something lacking similar to her and wanted to do something. beginning step for move forward at Iowa State. when talking amongst other students in his discussion groups. “Yes, we’re going to get backlash. We’re going to feel uncom- “We’ll see if the administration listens,” Nelson said. “I know Chelsea Nelson, junior in food science, agreed with Wilson. fortable,; it’s going to get hard, but if we’re talking about ances- that there will be slow changes on campus.” She said that students had a voice, but the voice was not put tors, they want us to face these challenges,” Nelson said. “That For Nelson and Wilson this served as an opportunity to to use. would be a big hoorah for our ancestors if we came together.” uplift their community. “We use [our voices] it to complain, but we are not coming The thought was a solidarity event and for participants “We want to be active in the black community, active in com- together as an unit and try to make physical change,” Nelson to either wear all black or black Nike clothing in support of munity service and active in academic excellence,” Wilson said. Indian Students’ Association raises $2,700 for flood relief

BY SHIN.CHO The Indian Students’ Association holds the performed with the hopes of taking part in platform for flood relief donation. @iowastatedaily.com charity event every year according to Yash providing relief. Rahul Namboori, junior in management in- Solanki, senior in biology and president of the The region had the tropical wet climate formation systems and public relations officer A devastating flood in the South Indian Indian Students’ Association. affected by the monsoon in August. for the Indian Students’ Association, said the state of Kerala killed 483 people and caused “We discuss where to donate every year,” Unusual heavy rainfall caused the flood in government of Kerala opened the transpar- an estimated $3 billion damage. Solanki said. “Last year, we donated for victims Kerala. ency of expenditure to the public through the In response to the devastation, the Indian of Hurricane Maria. This year, we heard there According to the BBC, this active monsoon donation website and also said there is a risk Students’ Association decided to assist in help were hundreds reported dead in the aftermath brought 256 percent more rain than the regular of damage to ready-to-use clothing and food for the flood relief. of the Kerala flood.” monsoon. sent to Kerala because of the distance between On Sept. 16, the association hosted Sanskri- “Most of them were professors and their The deluge was the worst in 94 years in Iowa and Kerala. ti, their annual charity concert. families,” Solanki said. “A lot of students got Kerala. A drought immediately followed the “India is on the opposite side of the world,” The organization’s charity concert managed their parents here nearby. They donated to help monsoon creating the element for the flooding. Namboori said. “The best way to help is to raise $2,728 in aid for Kerala. out the community and to help people who While engulfed in disaster, the Indian gov- transfer the money. That’s why we chose this According to the Indian Students’ Associa- suffered from the floods.” ernment clarified they are not receiving aid website.” tion, there is no Indian student at Iowa State During the concert, 16 Indian students and from other foreign countries. The Indian Students’ Association said the who has been damaged by the flood in Kerala two professional traditional Indian dancers in Chief minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan organization will donate the fund through the or has a family in there. Iowa, Anju K Chandran and Salini S Leela created “Stand With Kerala,” an electronic website after they get the last donation. 08 NEWS Iowa State Daily Wednesday, October 10, 2018

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seeing or hearing.” “I thought it was important to recognize This inspired Espinoza to pursue grad- individuals who may not always have the uate studies at Iowa State. She was placed highest grades, but they demonstrate a spirit in TRiO, and now also works with Liz of overcoming adversity,” Espinoza said. Mendez-Shannon, diversity and inclusion The scholarship is always given in cash, project director in Hispanic/Latinx affairs. which allows the recipients to immediately TRiO is defined by the U.S. Department put the money to use, Espinoza said. of Education as a student outreach and ser- While Espinoza said she cannot give vice program made to assist low-income large sums of money at the moment, it has students, first-generation students, disabled not stopped her desire to assist these indi- students and any other students who may viduals who show this ability to overcome have backgrounds which present challenges adversity, even if they may not have the when pursuing higher education. best grades. Espinoza worked with Mendez-Shannon “Some people wait until they’re old to to organize a scholarship which did not have a scholarship,” Espinoza said. “Why do require students to be a United States cit- we have to wait? Why can’t we do it now?” izen, and to raise money for the scholar- As an undergrad at the University of ship they helped organize the DACA 5k Northern Iowa, Espinoza established “I too in early 2018. am UNI” as well as campus conversations Espinoza also participated in the organi- shedding light on the experience of students zation of the “Know Your Rights” campus of marginalized identities at the university. conversations for people who may be After graduating, Espinoza spent time undocumented, recipients of temporary as an English as a second language (ESL) protected status or recipients of DACA. and Spanish teacher, and co-founded a Mendez-Shannon said she admired nonprofit called Latinos for Washington. Espinoza’s leadership and her ability to Espinoza said Latinos for Washington was persevere. originally founded due to a lack of Latinx “What I love about Vanessa is her con- representation in a local Latinx festival. stant positive energy and her will to suc- Latinos for Washington also brought in ceed,” Mendez-Shannon said. many outside services to meet the needs of Mendez-Shannon said Espinoza is local Latinx populations, as well as provid- always able to see a need and find a solution. ing scholarships. The “Know Your Rights” campus con- As Espinoza continued to teach, she versation held in the spring of 2018, which realized some of her students had needs included an intimate discussion for people outside of the classroom that she was not affected by the discontinuation of temporary able to meet. protective status, was originally voiced by “I was a teacher, but I felt like I wasn’t Espinoza, according to Mendez-Shannon. Courtesy of Christopher Gannon doing enough for my students,” Espinoza “She finds a path when we think there “One of the messages I got growing up was, if you see a problem and it bothers you, don’t said. “I was mostly teaching a subject, and isn’t any,” Mendez-Shannon said. complain,” Espinoza said. “Do something about it.”