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DAVID BOSCHWITZ/ISD Iowa State canceled classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. When & why does ISU cancel class? BY DEVYN.LEESON @iowastatedaily.com HOME AWAY FROM HOME
All classes were canceled at Iowa State Tuesday and Wednesday, the rst time since 2014. e university met the weather criteria to do so, but many students don’t know, or understand, what those criteria are. Class cancellations were orig- inally implemented from 5 p.m. Tuesday to noon ursday due to a wind chill advisory in e ect during those times. When the wind chill advisory was extended through 6 a.m. Tuesday, the university made the decision to cancel classes for all of Tuesday. “We based our decision on when to close campus on the National Weather Service notice that a wind MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY chill warning would begin at 6 p.m. (Top left to right) Bridget Carleton, Madison Wise, Alexa Middleton and Inès Nezerwa (bottom Tuesday,” according to an email to left) during the Iowa State vs. Texas Tech game Tuesday. students from Pam Cain, interim senior vice president for Finance and University Services. “This Iowa State’s focus on international morning the National Weather Service announced that a wind chill warning for central Iowa recruiting propels program forward would begin at 6 a.m. today instead of 6 p.m.” The National Weather Service BY SPENCER.SUCKOW and Inès Nezerwa of Burundi, junior Adriana of an emphasis at all for Fennelly’s sta . It sounds forecasts did not change between @iowastatedaily.com Camber of Sweden and sophomore Lauren Mills cliché, but the coaches say that the primary goal the time of their rst and second of Australia. is always to nd and sign the best players that it cancellation decisions, National Basketball may be an American-based sport, e Cyclones have bene ted from international possibly can, while still ensuring that the person- Weather Service meteorologist but it’s long since become an international game recruiting and the increased global popularity of alities and goals of those players’ mesh with the Andrew Ansorge said. of choice. basketball. But, how does an international player goals of the team. “Our forecasts have stayed the at’s never been more evident than with the end up in Ames? With methods of communication becoming same since Sunday,” Ansorge said. growth of basketball around the world. anks in more advanced and basketball becoming a more FIRST CONTACT “ ey have been accurate and on large part to the internet and social media, bas- international sport, however, the pool of players track as of now.” ketball, particularly the NBA and WNBA, has As it turns out, the coaching sta doesn’t really that could be a potential fit with the team has While there were no changes experienced a major surge in popularity. have a set strategy when it comes to international never been wider. And like any other team trying in temperature forecasts, National Among those bene ting from that surge are recruitment. to win and build a culture, the Cyclones are more Weather Service meteorologist American college basketball teams, including the Actually, according to the staff, the fact that than happy to do their due diligence. Allan Curtis said the wind chill Iowa State Cyclones. Higher interest in basketball there are so many international players on the “It’s kind of by accident. I don’t know if there’d advisory might have been extended internationally has meant more players, and more team right now is by pure coincidence. You won’t ever be an emphasis for it,” Fennelly said. “But I to reflect temperatures falling players has meant a wider talent pool, which Iowa nd sta members scouring the globe trying to think there’s more (international players) that want slightly faster than expected to State is certainly bene ting from. lure the next big prospect to Ames, and you won’t to come to the states. It used to be that a lot of As it stands, there are currently four players nd them looking for hidden gems around the
from international backgrounds on Iowa State’s world. CRITERIA PG4 INTERNATIONAL PG6 roster: seniors Bridget Carleton of Canada In fact, international recruiting really isn’t much 02 CAMPUS BRIEF Iowa State Daily Wednesday, January 30, 2019
CALENDAR FEATURE PHOTO 1.31.19 Retirement reception: Mari Kemis , Lago- marcino north atrium at 9:30 a.m. Mari Kemis, Workshop: How Would You Balance the director of the Research Institute for Studies in Federal Budget?, Sun Room, Memorial at Education in the School of Education, is retiring. 6:30 p.m. Union Interactive workshop led by Remarks will begin at 10 a.m. sta from the non-partisan Concord Coalition. This 2-hour event kicks o with a short overview All events courtesy of events.iastate.edu of federal spending, followed by the 90-minute Principles and Priorities exercise. POLICE BLOTTER 1.25.19 suspension on Lincoln Way and Sheldon Avenue (reported at 10:34 p.m.). Norman Ray Selders IV, age 23, of 1426 May eld Drive in Ames, Iowa, was cited for making a u turn on curve or hill and driving under suspension on 1.26.19 Lincoln Way and Franklin Avenue (reported at 2:50 a.m.). An o cer checked on the welfare of an individual at 5464 Mortensen Road. The person was trans- An individual reported damage to a vending ma- ported to a medical facility for treatment (reported JILL ALT/ IOWA STATE DAILY chine in Eaton Hall (reported at 11:40 a.m.). at 2:34 a.m.). Frigid weather An individual reported damage to clothing on 127 An individual reported being harassed at 117 S Nick Murphy, freshman in engineering, and Josh Eubanks, freshman in materials engi- University Village (reported at 3:12 p.m.). Wilmoth Avenue (reported at 11:09 a.m.). . neering brave the cold temperatures outside in Ames. An o cer investigated a property damage collision An o cer investigated a property damage collision from a hit and run in Lot 100 (reported at 3:18 at Lot 3 (reported at 12:59 p.m.). p.m.). IOWA STATE DAILY An o cer investigated a property damage collision on Lincoln Way and Union Drive (reported at 7:10 1.27.19 BUSINESS DIRECTORY p.m.). An o cer assisted an individual who was experi- Kenneth Ray Harris, age 50, of 124 Hyland Ave- encing medical di culties at Friley Hall. The person nue Unit 105 in Ames, Iowa, was cited for failure was transported to a medical facility for treatment to obey tra c control device and driving under Friley Hall (reported at 12:07 a.m.). Jackson Cleaning Service Call us at 231-3649 •Residential Cleaning •Windows CORRECTIONS • RENTALS: •Getting Your Home Guaranteed Your Rental •Deep Cleaning The Iowa State Daily welcomes comments To submit a correction, please contact our Ready For the Market Deposit Back! • Sorority& Fraternity and suggestions or complaints about errors editor at 515-294-5688 or via email at editor@ that warrant correction. iowastatedaily.com. References • Insured & Bonded • 27 Years Experience • Gift Cards Available
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COURTESY OF MATTHEW JURGENS Lee Cockerell, former executive vice president of operations at Walt Disney World Resort, will be speaking at Iowa State on Thursday. Discovering the magic behind ‘Disney magic’
BY LEILA.DORIC @iowastatedaily.com
Lee Cockerell, former executive vice president of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort, will be speak- ing about hospitality and management Thursday in the Memorial Union. Cockerell’s lecture titled, “Creating Disney Magic: Lessons in Leadership, COURTESY OF CHRISTOPHER GANNON/UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Management, and Customer Service,” The Iowa DOT does research with Iowa State to evaluate road conditions and the most efficient ways to plow and maintain roads during the will be at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall. winter weather. Cockerell has had several executive positions in hospitality, management, entertainment and customer service DOT and ISU research to benefit drivers excellence. Before becoming the executive vice BY KAYLIE.CROWE Traffic Incident Management president of operations for the Walt @iowastatedaily.com Enabled by Large-data Innovations, Disney World Resort, Cockerell was also known as TIMELI, involves Iowa a college drop out and climbed up the The Iowa Department of State researchers who use computers ranks for Hilton Hotels for eight years Transportation (DOT) and Iowa to scan camera feeds and sensor data. and the Marriott Corporation for 17 State researchers are working together By doing so, they can identify traffic years, according to his website. to make traveling more safe for drivers problems and quickly alert DOT staff- While working for Walt Disney on the road. ers. This project will help find better World Resort for about a decade, By combining resources, technology ways to identify traffic problems. Cockerell managed 40,000 cast and brain power, the group has made “We receive a lot of data; this members. efforts to make drivers aware of what requires using machine learning and Cockerell’s most lasting impact on is to come on their journeys. other high performance machines,” the Walt Disney World Resort was Iowa State researchers involved in Sharma said. “We find out what dif- his creation of Disney Great Leader this work are led by Neal Hawkins, ferent things can be done for safety Strategies and is used to train nearly associate director of the Institute for applications to essentially put out 7,000 leaders at the resort, according Transportation; Anuj Sharma, an good messages on the road so that to his website. associate professor of civil, construc- people are aware of any slow downs Cockerell was also responsible for tion and environmental engineering happening in front of them. We essen- managing the operations of 20 resort and a research scientist for InTrans; tially are in control of not just purely hotels, four theme parks, two water and Skylar Knickerbocker, a research informing drivers but also making parks and other Disney owned facilities. engineer for InTrans. They are work- policies at the DOT.” COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES Cockerell is also the author of ing with the DOT to develop the fol- The Iowa DOT has plow camera photos that show the roads many books, his titles include, DOT pg4 every few minutes from the plow drivers front window. lowing ideas. “Creating Magic,” “Career Magic,” “Time Management Magic” and “The Customer Rules.” StuGov Senate bills delayed due to inclement weather The Golden Chain Award and the Excellence in Production Operations Management and Leadership are a BY MADELYN.OSTENDORF “I’d guess it’s been years since it was canceled sensitive, and if a time sensitive item does come select few of the awards Cockerell has @iowastatedaily.com previously, regardless of cause,” Woodruff said. up, Student Government will work on a con- received, according to his website. On the agenda for the meeting was a bylaw tingency to be certain students are not affected. The lecture is part of the 2018- Student Government canceled their weekly change to clarify the impeachment process for “What will likely happen is that everything 19 Helen LeBaron Endowed Chair meeting due to the unsafe weather conditions the Election Commission and a funding bill will just get delayed by a week,” Woodruff said. Lecture Series and is hosted by the Wednesday. for Chabad on Campus, a student organiza- “We’ll probably wait until the next meeting Department of Apparel, Events and Due to the university-wide cancellation of tion that provides a traditional Jewish experi- on Feb. 6 to vote on the bills we would’ve this Hospitality Management. classes, the meeting scheduled for Wednesday ence and a home away from home for Jewish week.” The lecture is cosponsored by the was canceled Monday evening. Speaker Cody students and the student body as a whole, to For more information or to contact your College of Human Sciences, the Woodruff said this is the first time he can bring a Holocaust survivor to campus March 4. senator, visit stugov.iastate.edu. The senate Department of Apparel, Events and remember a Student Government meeting Though the cancelation will push bills and meetings are open to the public at 7 p.m. Hospitality Management, and the being canceled for any reason, weather or funding requests back a week, Woodruff said Wednesdays in the Campanile Room of the Committee on Lectures funded by otherwise. there are no items on the agenda that are time Memorial Union. Student Government. 04 News Iowa State Daily Thursday, January 31, 2019
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later forecasts showing potential wind chills surpassing -50 degrees. “You hear people say you can get frostbite in 10 or 15 minutes, but in those temperatures it could take just minutes for frostbite to set in,” Ansorge said. The decision to close goes through the university’s senior vice president for University Services, with consulta- tion from the president, provost, public safety officials, the Iowa Department of Transportation, city of Ames, CyRide and maintenance staff. What makes this cancellation dif- ferent from other cancellations is that the decision was made based on the dangerously cold weather, not their usual criteria. The Closing and Cancellations policy states that “generally, when CyRide is operating and streets and sidewalks are passable, the university remains open.” Closing classes for two full days also affected more than just people walking to class; the city of Ames reduced the circulation of CyRide and canceled other city activities. All city programs and activities were canceled Tuesday and Wednesday along with closings of the municipal pool and the Ames/ISU Ice Arena, according to COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES a press release from the city of Ames. With another government shutdown looming, President Donald Trump is set to address Congress and the nation on Feb. 5. While the city of Ames has not received temperatures as low as areas around Northeast Iowa, Ames received a low temperature of -46 degrees with wind chill Wednesday morning. Temperatures continually dropped THE STATE OF OUR UNION throughout the week until Thursday. Trade, economy among defining issues in U.S. AMES’ COLDEST DAYS BY TALON.DELANEY The shutdown could continue if no fund- countries. China’s GDP is slowing, but it’s still @iowastatedaily.com ing deal is met by Feb. 15, the date the current around 6 percent.” funding measure has opened the government Monday lows U.S. TRADE RELATIONS The government shutdown, though tempo- until. rarily ended, postponed President Trump’s State However, an ongoing “trade war” between U.S. ECONOMY 3 degrees of the Union address from Tuesday to Feb. 5. China and the U.S. has hurt the Chinese Trump agreed to move the address after he The Trump Administration boasts a record- economy. with wind chill and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi exchanged a low unemployment according to the U.S. “The Chinese economy is doing pretty -14 series of letters, in which Pelosi cited security Bureau of Labor Statistics, continuing the poorly,” said Jonathan Hassid, a China policy concerns and unpaid security workers as reasons downward trend since 2010. expert at Iowa State. “Its banking system is a for postponement. “This is consistent with what Trump said mess and they’ve been taking on a lot of debt.” Tuesday lows In the absence of Trump’s originally sched- he would do,” said Mack Shelley, the Iowa uled address, the Daily reached out to mem- State political science chair. “[However,] some SHUTDOWN pg8 -18 degrees bers of Iowa State’s political science faculty things he promised aren’t really achievable, like to get their assessment of the current state of bringing back all the jobs in coal. That’s some- the union. thing our economy isn’t going to successfully QUICK SUMMARY with wind chill incorporate.” -44 GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN Shelley commented on the increasing federal WHAT IS THE STATE OF OUR UNION? After the recent events that led up to a deficit, which is projected to take on an addi- Trump’s approval rating is at its lowest Wednesday lows 35-day partial government shutdown — the tional $985 billion in debt for the current fiscal point in a year due to the shutdown. longest in U.S. history — Trump has seen his year. He said primarily cutting taxes for the Unemployment has continued to trend approval ratings reach 37 percent in the most higher classes contributed to the inflated deficit. downwards to an all-time low. -22 degrees recent Gallup poll, their lowest point in nearly “The Trump tax cuts were sort of a bust for The Trump tax cut has increased the defi- a year. decreasing the deficit,” Shelley said. “The high- cit significantly, but economy growing at 3.5 percent. with wind chill The government shutdown, fueled by dis- est recipients of the tax plan don’t necessarily -46 agreement behind funding for a proposed contribute that money back into the economy.” The trade war has hurt the Chinese $5.7 billion border wall, left 800,000 federal Shelley pointed out the United States saw a economy, but it has been hurting some workers without a paycheck for the duration higher gross domestic product (GDP) under American businesses as well. Thursday projections of the shutdown, and nearly a million federal the Trump Administration, around 3.5 percent. Recent meddling in Venezuela will likely contractors will not receive back-pay, even after “The annual growth rate is relatively high,” hurt Venezuelans but will support a the shutdown ended. Shelley said. “But it’s still lower than other leader approved by the U.S. government. -20 degrees
DOT pg3 -25 with wind chill They also study how drivers potentially calculate the probabil- a mobile app to check the roads
respond to traffic signs, work ity of crashes caused by approach- before traveling. The site has plow One aspect of the research is zones and detours. ing weather and warning drivers camera photos that show the Friday projections using artificial intelligence to Another aspect is using arti- ahead of time. roads every few minutes from the understand driver behavior. ficial intelligence to call out the “We really want people to be plow drivers front window. This uses data from cameras, snow plows. These data tools can prepared if they are going to be There are also heat maps that 0 degrees GPS systems and accelerometers analyze the forecast, radar and driving in the winter time — that show where plows are, how much built into smartphones. traffic data and predict the spread is really important to us,” said ice or snow is on the roads and with wind chill This goes as deep as even look- of winter storms and their effect Scott Marler, Iowa Department traffic back-ups on the road. -5 ing at how older drivers respond on traffic. of Transportation. “Our empha- You can also check out what to fatigue or drivers with dia- This helps them to direct sis is safety.” the Iowa DOT is doing on mul- betes respond when their blood the plows to the areas that will The Iowa DOT 511 website tiple social media accounts like sugar is low. be hit the hardest. This could is 511ia.org, and they also have Facebook and Twitter. Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Iowa State Daily Opinion 05
COLUMN President Donald Trump right to shut down government
IOWA STATE DAILY Columnist Connor Bahr argues President Donald Trump was justified in shutting down the government. Bahr cites several other presidents that have made similar decisions.
abuse his power to attempt to get what he wants, On the other hand, the shutdown undoubt- government shutdown harmed federal workers Shutdown which is a $5.7 billion to begin construction on a edly had a negative effect on America as a whole, and the nation. border wall between America and Mexico? Was especially as it prolonged. Trump stated he will not reopen the govern- Trump justified in his action and at the end of For federal workers, the negative effects ment simply to discuss border wall funding. not an abuse the 35 days, and who should concede? manifest in furloughs, which impacted 800,000 “I’m not interested,” Trump said in response On the one hand, this is not uncommon prac- workers. to Lindsey Graham. “I want to get it solved, I of power tice for presidents. For example, Jimmy Carter If the workers are considered necessary, such as don’t want to just delay it. I want to get it solved.” shutdown the government five times during the Secret Service, the TSA and the Department From this, we can infer that when the tem- the span of 1977-79 and Ronald Reagan shut of Homeland Security, they work without pay porary opening ends, he will be expecting his BY CONNOR.BAHR down the government eight times during his throughout the duration of the shutdown. money. The Democrats in the house were also @iowastatedaily.com presidency. They then get paid retroactively when the not budging when it came to funding the border It’s completely reasonable for the president to shutdown is resolved. National parks are at great wall. This stalemate is only going to end one As of writing this, the government has been shut down the government due to a disagree- risk of vandalism, illegal camping and damage way, someone is going to have to have to give in. shutdown for a total of 35 days — the longest ment between Congress and himself because, to park resources with most of the staff being I believe the party to cave should be Congress. government shutdown in history, trumping the as POTUS, the will of the president is the will furloughed. On the national scale, the U.S. lost Trump sees illegal immigration as a crisis and, 1995 to 1996 shutdown when then-president of the people. $11 billion dollars. according to a poll conducted by Quinnipiac Bill Clinton shut down the government for 21 What he fights for should represent what the President Trump had every right and reason University, 54 percent of voters would agree days over a budget dispute. majority of Americans desire, and therefore is to shut down the government and is not abusing with Trump, meaning that it should not only Many people around the country have been perfectly justified in doing whatever it takes to his power, simply exploiting a political loophole. be Trump’s right, but his duty, to do whatever it asking themselves: Did President Donald Trump get his way. From the facts, however, it is clear the partial takes to attempt a solution to the problem.
EDITORIAL
Campus closure prioritizes safety Editorial Board Alex Connor, editor-in-chief Melanie De Anda, opinion editor In advance of Iowa State’s decision to cancel classes both classes when the weather is severe. Why is it that it took Megan Petzold, columnist Tuesday and Wednesday, many students were checking their many inches of snow, icy roads and negative degree tem- Max Goldberg, student Seth Pierce, student phones or watching the news dreading the upcoming week. peratures for weeks to finally cancel classes? Temperatures were predicted to be so low that if students While the weather hasn’t been as bad this week, there still Opinions expressed in columns and letters are those of the were to stay outside for more than a few minutes — like have been days where 8 a.m. classes or late labs were hard author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the having to trek across campus — frostbite would set in. to get to and leave from, especially for those who drive, ride Daily or organizations with which the author(s) On Monday, the University of Iowa was the first to cancel the bus, walk or bike. Being in Iowa, the professors should are associated. classes beginning 5 p.m. Tuesday to noon Thursday. Iowa build in excused absence policies especially for students State soon followed suit in closing campus, except for who have a long commute to campus or would have to put Feedback policy: essential departments such as snow and ice removal, food themselves at risk to go to class. The Daily encourages discussion but does not guarantee its services and maintenance, from 5 p.m. Tuesday to noon on That being said, students, “snow days” should not be publication. We reserve the right to edit or reject any letter or online feedback. Thursday. treated like a weekend or a day full of drinking. Use this Send your letters to [email protected]. Tuesday morning, many students woke up to discover that opportunity to catch up on schoolwork and relax, rather Letters must include the name(s), phone number(s), Iowa State had also canceled classes entirely for that day. than putting yourself at risk by going out or ignoring the majors and/or group affiliation(s) Iowa State was right to cancel classes. If they had not, work that got pushed back due to the inclement weather. and year in school of the author(s). Phone numbers and addresses will not be published. many students would have likely skipped their classes or Thank you, Iowa State, for prioritizing student and fac- Online feedback may be used if first name and last name, risked the cold for the sake of attendance and therefore ulty safety. However, the ISD Editorial Board encourages major and year in school are included in the post. Feedback putting themselves in danger of frostbite and severe cold. you to use this opportunity to reevaluate inclement weather posted online is eligible for print in the Iowa State Daily. While it is huge for the university to cancel classes — the policies as a polar vortex so severe it shuts down campus last time recorded being 2014 — Iowa State should build should not be the only thing standing between attendance in more ability for professors and students to opt out of and student and faculty safety. 06 SPORTS Iowa State Daily Thursday, January 31, 2019 Cyclones break 100 points again CARLETON MAKES HISTORY Carleton breaks With her 27-point effort, Carleton moved up two spots in the Iowa State all-time scoring records. records, Scott Now with 1,814 points, Carleton ranks fourth all-time in scoring after first passing Tonya Burns and Jayme Olson continues to excel against the Red Raiders. In addition, Carleton has taken the lead for another record BY JACK.SHOVER held by Welle: the highest points per game average in school @iowastatedaily.com history. Carleton is currently averaging 20.6 points per game in her career, while Welle’s record is set at 20.5. No. 23 Iowa State defeated Texas Tech 105-66 Tuesday. Thus far, Carleton has scored 432 points with ten guar- With the win, Iowa State sits at third in the Big 12 with a anteed games on the Cyclones’ schedule. The games include 6-3 record. nine Big 12 regular season games and the one game Iowa Against Texas Tech, Iowa State eclipsed 100 points for State is guaranteed at the Big 12 Tournament. the second time this season, Bridget Carleton continued to SCOTT’S OFFENSIVE EFFICIENCY climb up the record books and Kristin Scott continued her efficient offensive scoring. Against Texas Tech, Scott finished with 22 points and five rebounds. From the floor, Scott connected on eight of her 12 ISU BREAKS 100 FOR 2ND TIME shots while also shooting 2-5 from three point range. Scott Earlier in the Big 12 slate, Iowa State was able to defeat was also 4-4 from the free throw line. Oklahoma at home 104-78 for the first time Iowa State This season, Scott has established herself as the Cyclones’ scored 100-plus points all season. second best scorer with 13.2 points per game, despite rank- Against Texas Tech, Iowa State’s 105 point effort is tied ing fifth on the team in field goal attempts. for seventh for the most ever scored by the Cyclones. The Prior to the game against Texas Tech, Scott set a career most an Iowa State team has ever scored was in 1976 when high in points scored against Oklahoma State with 31 points the Cyclones were able to score 115 points versus Central. while recording a perfect shooting percentage. With the amount of points Iowa State scored, the team’s In addition, Scott leads the Big 12 in three point shoot- season scoring average moved from 80.9 to 82.0 points per ing percentage, making 48.2 percent of her tries from long game average. range — uncommon from a center. The jump moves Iowa State from No. 13 nationally in The next highest is Oklahoma’s Jessi Murcer, who is shoot- scoring average to No. 10. ing 44.7 percent from three. TAYLOR SHAW/ IOWA STATE DAILY The Iowa State record for points scored average in a season Last season as a freshman, Scott’s shooting splits were Bridget Carleton goes for a basket at the game against Texas on Jan. 12. The Cyclones lost to the Longhorns 64-62. is 79.9, which was set in 2000. 37.7 percent from the floor and 14.6 percent from three.
INTERNATIONAL pg1 A player will get a chance to play high-level basketball, they’ll get a quality education, and them didn’t have the resources or didn’t know they’ll feel safe and welcome on the team and enough about the academic component, because on the campus. you don’t grow up in Sweden understanding “Honestly, it’s our kids that are already here,” NCAA rules as to how to get into college.” Billy Fennelly said. “We ask a lot of our kids that are here and we recruit a certain type of kid. RECRUITMENT All of our kids are great and come from great No player ever has the exact same recruit- families, and it’s comforting to know the kind ment, but Iowa State’s coaches generally follow of girls that (international recruits) are going a similar script when they begin the recruiting to be around.” process with international players. What also helps matters for recruiting inter- “You start on Facebook or any other social national kids, according to Bill Fennelly, is the media platform when you talk to a foreign fact that those types of players don’t have any player, said assistant coach Billy Fennelly. “And preconceived notions when it comes to college then you start exchanging film because it costs basketball. so much money to go over there.” Where top U.S. prospects may feel obli- Such was the case when it came to the gated to go to a traditional powerhouse recruitment of players like Camber and Mills, program, such as UConn, Notre Dame or who were both initially contacted by Iowa Stanford, Bill Fennelly said international State via Facebook. Camber’s recruitment MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY prospects tend to be more grateful just for in Sweden actually began because of a rela- Forward Adriana Camber waits to inbound the ball during the Iowa State vs Texas Tech basket- the opportunity to play college basketball. tionship with her high school coach, who ball game Tuesday in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones defeated the Red Raiders 105-66. When no bias exists, it puts Iowa State in previously worked with Billy Fennelly at the an even playing field and gives them a foot University of Maryland. shooter, so I was responsible for making goals due in large part because of the relationship that in the door they may not have otherwise had. Camber was an accomplished player in for the team. You can’t dribble the ball, so you she established with Billy Fennelly and the staff. From there, it’s all about outworking other Sweden before Iowa State, winning several have to be really accurate passing. It’s quite a fast Sometimes, prospects never even visit at all, schools when it comes to maintaining rela- accolades with multiple different club teams. game and there’s no backboard on the net, so essentially making a life-changing decision tionships, which Billy Fennelly and the staff She parlayed this into becoming a member of that makes it more challenging as well.” based solely on their own research, in addition have certainly done with their recruits. Sweden’s national team, and ultimately earned Due in large part because of their accom- to what they’ve heard from coaches. If a school “Things were different from (Iowa State),” a five-star rating from at one of Europe’s top- plishments and individual transferable skill is fortunate enough to get a visit, a good-first said Nezerwa. “From the first time they talked rated recruiting services. sets, the two were recruited heavily by Billy impression is critical, because they likely won’t to me, they worked hard. I came to visit and Though Camber had been to the United Fennelly. From a man they had never met, the get another opportunity. I loved the place.” States on a vacation to the east coast, she knew two learned more and more about a school they “The initial thing is getting them and their Carleton and Camber also committed after nothing about the place she’d soon call home. had never even heard of, and slowly a relation- families to a point where they’re comfortable,” visiting the campus and getting a tour of the “I had no clue about Ames,” Camber said ship began to form. Bill Fennelly said. facility, with Camber actually committing “I didn’t know Iowa State was a school, and I “There’s different things that we have to This is especially important, because coaches during her visit on the spot. Some don’t even couldn’t point out Iowa on a map.” do because we’re international students than and players know that most international pros- need that much, as was the case with Mills, Mills was in that same boat, but she too American students do,” Carleton said. pects, at least those not from North America who committed before ever actually seeing aspired to come to America for collegiate anyway, won’t get many chances to go home the campus in person. GETTING TO AMES basketball, especially after hearing from past once they’re enrolled in college. What it all comes back to is those teammates about what a good experience it The virtual tours are helpful for getting a feel, relationships. A SECOND HOME was. but what if a recruit wants to see what the real “There’s a comfort level for (international What specifically made Mills unique was thing is all about? The coaching staff ’s main focus throughout players) and their families,” Bill Fennelly said. the fact that she excelled in not just basket- Well, sometimes that can get a little tricky. the visit is ensuring family members that their “Personally and academically, you’re going to ball, but also another sport called netball, Because of distance and other commitments, daughter will be in good hands at Iowa State. be taken care of.” which shares similarities to basketball and has prospects usually only get one chance to visit Sure, they emphasize the program’s points of That’s the heart of the coaching staff pitch transferable qualities, but is ultimately much campus. Sometimes, they don’t even get that. pride: the Sukup Basketball complex, the work- to recruits. And following through on that different in style. Camber, for instance, was only allowed one visit out facilities, the tradition of success, etc., but promise is why when an international recruit “It’s definitely a bit more stagnant compared to a college because of upcoming games. She the crux of the visit usually comes down to the commits to the Cyclones, it’s rare to ever see to basketball,” Mills said. “My position was ultimately chose to visit Iowa State, but it was same basic tenets: them leave. Thursday, January 31, 2019 Iowa State Daily LIMELIGHT 07
COURTESY OF FLICKR Camila Mendes, who portrays Veronica Lodge on the CW’s “Riverdale”, will be at ISU AfterDark on Friday. She is joined by death-defying magician Nate Staniforth. A night of magic, entertainment
talking about her past work experiences and Staniforth is known for these types of death-de- ‘Riverdale’ star possible future works, as well as delving into her fying acts. behind-the-scenes life. According to his website, “Nate’s shows feel and stunt magician Mendes’ previous works include the 2018 film more like jumping out of an airplane than a night “The New Romantic.” Mendes has also recently at a comedy club.” to perform Friday finished filming the upcoming movie “The “Camila Mendes will be talking about her Perfect Date.” experiences as an actress in a Q & A,” said BY MARGARET.TROUP Preceding Mendes is Staniforth, a seasoned Diane Sullivan, director of performing arts for @iowastatedaily.com magician and the author of the book, “Here is the Student Union Board. “We try to cover dif- Real Magic.” Currently, Staniforth is on tour ferent types of audiences. ‘Riverdale’s’ got a good The first ISU AfterDark of the semester will around the country, proving his magic skills to following.” host actress Camila Mendes and magician Nate thousands. Every event at ISU AfterDark is free and Staniforth in the Great Hall on Friday. Staniforth In the past, Staniforth has been featured requires no tickets to enter. Additional free activi- will perform at 9 p.m., Mendes promptly follow- on Discovery Channel with his own segment ties to enjoy during AfterDark include bingo, free ing at 11 p.m. “Breaking Magic.” In this special, he risked his Panda Express, karaoke, bowling and a workspace Mendes is best known for her work on the life by lying under a sword dangling from the craft where you can make your own Iowa State- popular CW show “Riverdale,” where she por- ceiling. He had to rely on a ball to fly across the themed hand warmers. ISU AfterDark’s activities trays Veronica Lodge. Mendes will be on stage room and knock the sword out of his pathway. start at 9 p.m. and are open through 1 a.m.
ANALYSIS Bands get creative in album releases to increase sales
BY TANNER.OWENS The concept is a sign of the times. Schedules @iowastatedaily.com have only become more frenzied and every part of life has become planned. The industry Artists in the 21st century are on the prowl has shifted to releasing music in the forms of for new ways to create buzz among listeners. extended playlists or singles. It is more effi- Vampire Weekend, the preppy indie outfit cient and economically fruitful for these artists out of New York, has returned from a 6-year to release a few songs every year and have fans dry spell with an ambitious new album, titled listen to them religiously than to release a full- “FOTB,” and a unique release schedule. length album and have half of the songs ignored As time goes on and the industry catches up in favor of the singles. with the trends of music listeners, it is safe to Long gone are the days of buying a compact assume that more artists will make the tran- disc and listening to a full album. In the digital sition into releasing music more often but in age where streaming is king, short, well-timed lesser quantities. releases of a few songs are more beneficial for The way in which an album is released can artists in creating interest. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS make or break how successful an artist is. Artists Smallpools, who recently visited Ames in Vampire Weekend has emerged from their six year hiatus down a member. Rostam Batmanglij have conjured up creative and oftentimes out- October for KURE Fest, have mastered the art left the band before “FOTB,” but made a return as a collaborator for the project. landish ways to release their music. of releasing their music in small batches. Before releasing the full name of the album, In the days of vinyl records and Sony’s Looking back, bands and artists have taken secretly recording a double album that would which has been revealed as “Father of the Bride,” Walkman, this would have spelled commercial a variety of avenues in releasing their music. be sold to the highest bidder. Vampire Weekend asked for fans to speculate disaster for a band. But in today’s world, bands The most memorable of the 21st century come Radiohead’s “In Rainbows” campaign paid on the meaning of the acronym. In addition to can still retain a loyal fanbase that will always in the form of Wu-Tang Clan’s “Once Upon dividends for the band when they announced the mystery involved with the album title, the be hungry for more by releasing 4-8 song EPs. A Time in Shaolin,” and Radiohead’s pay- fans would be able to buy their album for what- band also revealed a unique release plan. Two Smallpools, despite only having one album, has what-you-want model for their 2007 album ever they wanted pay. The strategy led to “In songs released every month until April, when garnered an insatiable fanbase simply by keep- “In Rainbows.” Rainbows” being their most successful album the album will be released in its entirety. ing a steady stream of releases going. Wu-Tang Clan made headlines in 2015 for at the time. Thursday, January 31, 2019 Iowa State Daily 08
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