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an assistant coach for the Wisconsin Volleyball Badgers. Š e Badgers were the 14th-ranked head coach team in the country at the time and hosted opening weekend matchups in the 2004 NCAA tournament celebrates in Madison, Wisconsin, on Dec. 1 and 2. Š ey won both games in the milestone opening weekend and headed to the regional Ž nals in Green Bay the fol- lowing weekend. BY SAM.STUVE In 2004, Iowa State completed its @iowastatedaily.com season on Nov. 24, finishing 8-21 and in search of a new head coach. At the end of the 2004 season, One of the coaches Iowa State Iowa State had only made one reached out to was Johnson-Lynch. NCAA tournament appearance in Š e two parties then had an inter- program history and had an all-time view before the Final Four. record of 542-596-10. Wisconsin was eliminated from Fast forward to the present day the 2004 NCAA tournament in the and the Cyclones have made 12 regional finals Dec. 11 after a 3-0 NCAA tournament appearances loss to the eventual national cham- under head coach Christy Johnson- pion Stanford Cardinal. Lynch, who, with a 3-0 win over Johnson-Lynch ” ew out to watch West Virginia on Saturday, earned the Final Four in Long Beach, her 300th victory as Iowa State’s California, which was Dec. 16 and head coach and improved her career 18. record to 300-147. While in Long Beach, Johnson- Johnson-Lynch’s journey to 300 Lynch received a phone call in her

wins as Iowa State’s head coach started back in 2004, when she was VOLLEYBALL PG8

IOWA STATE DAILY Head volleyball coach Christy Johnson-Lynch celebrates a point during the game against the University of Iowa at Hilton Coliseum Sept. 9, 2016. Multicultural Center creates inclusivity

BY SUSANNAH.CRICHTON Iowa State, it can be di— cult to Ž nd places, di™ erent and has a whole di™ erent vibe. @iowastatedaily.com actual spaces, where they are able to build a Stevens and Khounlo expressed the impor- community […] and I see spaces where stu- tance of the Multicultural Center to them. For many students, Ž nding a space where dents will begin to decorate them, and put Š ey said the location is very convenient for their identities are valued and uplifted can artifacts up that speak to their culture, their students to access, and it has served as a quiet often be hard, but the Multicultural Center heritage, and I think so many times, being place to come and study, especially when the has created a space to make it easier. a part of a historically marginalized group rest of campus is in a Ž nals week frenzy. Š e Multicultural Center in the Memorial on campus, we don’t see that,” said Kenyatta “I came here a lot during Ž nals week just to Union has existed since 2007, and had its Shamburger, assistant dean of students and study for exams,” Khounlo said. “I just found o— cial opening in 2008. It has served as an director of multicultural student a™ airs. “And myself focusing better than in the library, espe- inclusive and open space for students of all so, I think it’s important that we Ž nd ways to cially since it’s so popular during that week.” IOWA STATE DAILY ethnicities to convene, study and utilize for create those spaces.” Khounlo said the Multicultural Center is The mission of the Multicultural Center is to their needs. The Multicultural Center offers desktop a comfortable and relaxing environment for establish a sense of unity between all stu- In partnership with the Memorial Union, computers with printing access, private study students. Sometimes it’s so quiet that some dents and sta of color on campus. the O— ce of Multicultural Student A™ airs has rooms, conference areas and a library lounge are able to catch up on much-needed sleep on been able to create this gathering place for stu- for students and faculty. This space serves a the large chairs and couches. “I think that the spaces such as the dents of racial and ethnic minorities, and has variety of purposes, meant to facilitate con- “I feel like it’s not only a good study space, Multicultural Center […] give students established centers for LGBTQIA+ students, versation and embracement of diverse cultures but I feel like, [I’m] just comfortable in my own that sense of place, that sense of belonging,” veterans and gender equity. and ideas. element here, just being myself,” Khounlo said. Shamburger said. “And I think it also ulti- Š e main goals of the Multicultural Center “I deŽ nitely feel like it’s di™ erent compared This space is set up to serve a variety of mately has an impact on the campus climate.” are to o™ er students a place to build commu- to other study locations on campus,” said purposes, meant to facilitate conversation, The Multicultural Center is located on nity and feel welcome, to collaborate with Elizabeth Khounlo, a sophomore in journal- productivity and embracement of diverse cul- the second ” oor of the Memorial Union. Its fellow students and faculty and to celebrate the ism. “It’s cozy [...] I like the chairs.” tures and ideas. Stevens and Khounlo said the hours are 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through diversity of heritages found at the university. Danniel Stevens, a freshman in open option, Multicultural Center deŽ nitely seems to be Š ursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. “When students come to a large place like said the design of the Multicultural Center is serving its purpose. to 11 p.m. Sunday. It is closed on Saturdays. 02 CAMPUS BRIEF Iowa State Daily Thursday, October 10, 2019

CALENDAR FEATURE PHOTO Campus conversation: Managing threats 10.10.19 and fear, 198 Parks Library at 3 p.m. ”From Caterpillar Club, Reiman Gardens at 10 a.m. Words to Bullets: Managing Threats and Fear,” pre- Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early sented by ISU Police. Explore common fears about Childhood Development program featuring stories verbal, physical, and lethal attacks, as well as a and creative activities around a nature-based space to gain knowledge participants can then use theme. as tools to increase their own safety. Small group discussions will follow the presentation. Art Walk: Home is Where the Art Is, MacKay Hall 12 p.m. This four-part series includes in-depth Artstor - What is it Good For?, Parks Library art walks to discover the public art in the Depart- at 3:10 p.m. This workshop will provide an intro- ment of Human Sciences buildings. duction to Artstor, the preeminent image reposi- tory for scholarly and educational research in the Nature at Noon - Rain Forest Carbon world. Let us know if you need accommodation. Cycling, Reiman Gardens at 12 p.m. Hear about Register through Learn@ISU, Keyword:LIB. ISU Associate Professor Ann Russell’s research on carbon cycling in the rainforest, and how she com- Cyclone Cinema: Toy Story 4, Carver 101 at 7 municates the importance of carbon balancing to p.m. Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the crew embark public audiences. on a road trip that turns into an unexpected reunion.

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¡e 2018 midterm election resulted in the highest number of women elected to Congress in history. Now, the 2020 pres- idential eld features the highest number of women to ever seek the White House. Kelly Winfrey, assistant professor of jour- nalism and coordinator of research and out- reach for the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, will discuss the “unique challenges women candidates face” in a lecture at 8 p.m. ¡ursday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is one such candidate Winfrey may discuss. Warren herself has touched on the strug- gles woman face in her stump speeches. She has previously discussed pregnancy and its CAITLIN YAMADA/ IOWA STATE DAILY ežects on how she was perceived at a job. Drag queen Nikki Love performs onstage at the Ames Pridefest drag show Sept. 7. Love, along with other drag performers, accepted tips “When I was 22 and nishing my rst from enthusiastic audience members during their performances. year of teaching, I had an experience mil- lions of women will recognize,” Warren said in a tweet. “By June I was visibly preg- nant — and the principal told me the job I’d already been promised for the next year would go to someone else.” Drag auditions open Winfrey will also discuss an overarching struggle female politicians are confronted Pride Alliance email, [email protected]. freedom of expression that all people can find with when they seek a leadership position. Students have This event is an annual LGBTQIA+ event enjoyment in. “Women in leadership roles, in politics, that happens at Iowa State, and anyone — not “You should audition because drag is such a they have to walk a very ne line between the chance to just people in the LGBTQIA+ community — is fun experience,” McGill said. “If you are nervous being seen as strong enough to be the leader welcome to audition in any form of drag that they about performing drag but have thought about it, but also feminine enough to be likable,” perform at wish to perform. this is the perfect chance to do it with no stress. Winfrey said in an interview with the Daily “Absolutely anyone and everyone can audition,” It is a welcoming and safe environment where in March. said Antonia McGill, vice president of ¡e Pride people around you are a range of experienced to ¡is “ ne line” women walk in politics is next show Alliance. “If you have thought about it even once, beginners as well.” known as the “double bind” — women who try it out,” ¡e drag show is meant to be a fun experience, BY MADISON.MASON are perceived as too feminine or masculine In order to audition, McGill said people but it is also one of the few large queer events, @iowastatedaily.com run the risk of being perceived as unlikable interested should be prepared. ¡ose audition- aside from Pride events, that take place at Iowa by the voters. ing should prepare a 30 minute audition, which State. ¡e drag show is an opportunity to con- Winfrey will also discuss the communi- Drag is the performance of one or multiple typically involves picking a song to dance, lipsync nect with community members and is also an cation strategies women candidates use to genders theatrically, and is an expression and and/or perform to. Furthermore, those audition- opportunity for those who are not a part of the win over voters. She oversees the “Ready to performance medium that is typically associated ing should come prepared to the audition wearing community to participate in queer culture as well. Run Iowa: Campaign Training for Women” with the queer community. A drag show returning the type of shoes they would perform live in, so “It is accessible, intimate and always a good program, and has published journal articles to Iowa State will give LGBTQIA+ students the ¡e Pride Alliance is ensured that performers will time,” McGill said. and book chapters on the ežects gender has opportunity to take the stage. be safe during their performance. All the proceeds from the Halloween Drag in presidential and U.S. Senate campaigns. ¡e annual Pride Alliance Drag Show auditions McGill said those who aren’t really sure if Show go toward The Pride Alliance funds Winfrey has also covered the campaigns of will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. ¡ursday and they should audition should participate anyway that give students the opportunity to go to the Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin, among Friday in Sweeney Hall, room number 1160, or because of the experience that drag can pro- Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender other topics. those interested can submit a video audition to ¡e vide for them. Drag is meant to allow a sort of Asexual College Conference. Mike Pence, Iowa leaders talk USMCA

BY OLIVIA BENJAMIN to do their job, put politics aside and the 24-year-old North American [email protected] pass the USMCA this year.” Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Jen Sorensen, communications NAFTA took ežect in 1994 and was Vice President Mike Pence vis- director of Iowa Select Farms, said supposed to last in perpetuity. ited a family farm in Waukee, Iowa Iowa Select Farms is on track to ¡e USMCA is supposed to start Wednesday to talk about the positive produce “about 1.5 billion” pounds in 2020, once it has been rati ed by affect the United States-Mexico- of pork this year. the legislatures of all three coun - Canada Agreement (USMCA) will “So, if you do the rough napkin tries, and will also be reviewed every have for farmers if it is ratified by math that’s about 180 million six years. Congress. pounds of pork that we’ll be export- The USMCA would result in One year ago, President Trump ing to Mexico and Canada, which higher pay for auto workers, a more negotiated the largest trade deal tells you how important exports are effective protection and enforce- in American history, the USMCA, to Iowa and Iowa farmers,” Sorensen ment of intellectual property in all Pence said. said. “Now if we took away that three countries and the ability to “He put American jobs, American market, that would be about 140 export about $560 million worth OLIVIA BENJAMIN/ IOWA STATE DAILY workers and American farmers rst. farms out of production. Even more of dairy products to Canada, which Vice President Mike Pence stopped in Waukee, Iowa, to speak about the As I stand before you today, Speaker importantly, it would be a $60 mil- uses supply-management to con- USMCA and his desire for Democrats in Congress to pass it Wednesday. Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats lion economic loss to the state of trol the price of dairy products in in Congress refuse to bring it Iowa every year. So, these trade the country. is strong, balanced and reŠects the exports. President Trump and Vice [USMCA] to the Šoor of the House agreements are so important to our “USMCA is a much-needed dynamic economy in which we live. President Pence were elected on a of Representatives, and that is why state and to farmers.” update to NAFTA that will bring USMCA will create new oppor - promise to update NAFTA, and I’m here,” Pence said. “I came to The United States, Mexico and our trade relationship with Canada tunities for our families, farmers, they’ve delivered. Now it’s time for Iowa today to turn up the heat. It’s Canada conducted negotiations and Mexico into the 21st century,” manufacturers and small businesses congress to put partisanship aside time for the Democrats in Congress on the USMCA to modernize said Gov. Kim Reynolds. “USMCA while opening new markets for our and to do their job.” 04 NEWS Iowa State Daily Thursday, October 10, 2019 Younger Opening a dialogue Americans see Dinner starts a importance in conversation climate crisis BY ANNA.OLSON between staff @iowastatedaily.com and students Climate strikes have been occurring around the world, following in the footsteps of Swedish BY EMERSON LATHAM teenager and climate activist Greta ‡unberg. @iowastatedaily.com Students have left schools, including in Iowa, and marched in the streets or other public areas Iowa State faculty, sta and students from to protest in an attempt to force governments to different cultural and ethnic backgrounds take action against the climate crisis. gathered in The Joan Bice Underwood Amy Smith, associate professor of political KARA DENNER/ IOWA STATE DAILY Tearoom in MacKay Hall on Wednesday science, said the youngest generation will see Faculty members discuss ideas at the Multicultural and International Student Dinner in night for the Multicultural and International the Joan Bice Underwood Tearoom for Human Sciences Week. these environmental issues aect their lives. Student Dinner. “A lot of the long term effects of climate After dinner, the group participated in an mental health is a very predominant issue. “It’s the opportunity for students and fac- change are likely going to be experienced by open discussion, having conversations about Students, faculty and sta alike said everyone ulty to meet in sort of an informal way and [that generation] in their lives,” Smith said. topics relevant to the faculty, sta and students. needs to take more notice in this area. get to know one another,” Flagge said. “[...] A recent YouGov poll found 20 percent of The group discussions touched on issues “‡ose who think we’re ‘woke’ are waking It’s important for those contacts to start early.” Americans aged 18-29 said the environment is such as gender and race equality and how the up all the time over again,” said Carl Weems, Flagge said this is a great opportunity for the most important political issue for them, more students think faculty and sta can better reach human development and family studies depart- ”rst year students to have their ”rst face to face than any other issue. ‡e next closest percentage out to students who are struggling. ment chair. interaction with faculty and sta. is 12 percent for Americans aged 45 and higher. Amy Phan, sophomore in child, adult and Jose Flores, senior in kinesiology and health, Flagge is the organizer of the dinner but Hector Arbuckle, senior in biology and com- family services, said a big takeaway from the said he has had a great experience at Iowa State said it was the idea of former student Toluwani munication chair of Campus Climate Reality conversations were how conflicted she felt getting involved in many dierent organiza- Awokoya, a graduate of nutritional science. Corps, said the younger generation is more prone about the more controversial topics, such as tions and putting himself out there to meet Awokoya had the idea to start something to hearing about environmental issues. faculty intervening when they notice a student new people. that would involve interaction between sta “We have been growing up learning about the not doing well in their studies. Flores was a mentor through the Connect and students, particularly catering to the mul- terrible things around us,” Arbuckle said. “I feel like the struggles I go through Four program. ‡is program is catered toward ticultural and international community. Another contribution to the increased interest are things I need to work on myself,” Phan multicultural students. The dinner is a part of the 2019 Human in this issue is the dierent movements around the said. “When I need help, I’ll come out and “I got an invitation two years ago to do it and Sciences Week on campus at Iowa State. ‡e world, and speci”cally ‡unberg’s contribution reach for it.” I just applied,” Flores said. “I had previously purpose of this week is to share information to making people aware of the issue, Smith said. On the contrary, many of the attending stu- mentored for other multicultural programs. about the College of Human Sciences through “She has been sort of a role model,” Smith dents said they would prefer if their professor MVP was one of them, Multicultural Vision various events and activities around campus. said. “She has been symbolically important.” would reach out to them if they noticed some- Program.” More information on the remain - Iowa State is involved in this by teaching thing was o. Carmen Flagge, program coordinator in the ing events of the week can be found on students and by certain campus environmental ‡e Multicultural and International Student human sciences student services department, Iowa State’s Student Organization Event groups pushing for change. Dinner attendees said they have noticed that organized the dinner. Authorization Page. Hearing of species going extinct due to environmental issues is “kind of depressing,” Arbuckle said. The ongoing number of spe - cies going extinct has been referred to as the Anthropocene extinction, which is extinction caused in an era dominated by human in¢uence on the environment. Gerardo Ceballos, a foreign associate member of the National Academy of Sciences, and Paul Ehrlich, president of the Center for Conservation Biology at Stanford University, wrote in Science Magazine on the issue. “[T]he rate of species extinction is now as much as 100 times that of the ‘normal rate’ throughout geological time,” Ceballos and SCREENSHOT FROM YOUTUBE Ehrlich said in Science Magazine. Sen. Bernie Sanders, former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren speak onstage at the September Democratic presidential Iowa State understands the importance of cli- debate. Candidate age has been a recent topic of discussion in the Democratic debates. mate change, but students should still be chal- lenging authority figures and the Ames City Council, Smith said. Age a factor in voters’ choices “Students can keep up the pressure against authority,” Smith said. “Students should de”- nitely be pushing administration.” BY WALKER.OCHS ‡e current front runners for the Democratic both Democrats and Republicans are more Iowa State can do more, this is an important @iowastatedaily.com presidential nomination are Sen. Elizabeth than 70 years old. issue, Arbuckle said. Warren, former Vice President Joe Biden and Age has been used as a weapon against older “‡is is an emergency,” Arbuckle said, “It’s Voters value experience when choosing a Sen. Bernie Sanders, according to recent polls. At candidates. In the most recent Democratic life or death.” candidate for president, but they also have the ages of 70, 76 and 78 respectively, this seem- debate, both Sen. Cory Booker and former Sec. Arbuckle said a huge reason eorts may not be concerns about the age of the people they are ingly contradicts Democratic voters’ stated pref- of Housing and Urban Development Julián happening is because of those that are in denial. voting for. According to polls, most Americans erence for candidates in the 50 to 60 age range. Castro attacked Biden for his age, with Castro “It’s something we are all going to face,” say age is an important factor in determining Sanders won Story County by 20 percent questioning Biden’s memory on stage. Arbuckle said. “We have to start thinking about which presidential candidate to support. in the 2016 caucuses, demonstrating through On the opposite end of the spectrum, how to solve it.” The median age of American presidents votes that his age did not dissuade younger former Rep. Beto O’Rourke was questioned These effects can impact Iowans and Iowa upon their accession is 55 years, which is Democrats from supporting him. on Sanders’ fitness for office in the wake of State students, and if they care about agriculture within the most preferred age range of 2020 ‡e same seems true for Republicans, the his heart issues, and he responded by citing they should look around, Smith said. Democratic primary voters. However, plenty party of the nation’s two oldest presidents his energy and relentless campaigning as to “Unusual rain patterns are aecting agricul- of presidents have been elected far past this — Ronald Reagan and Trump. Republicans why he was not concerned by the older can- ture in Iowa,” Smith said. age range, with the oldest president to take almost always field an older candidate than didate’s health. Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued and extended o¤ce being the incumbent Donald Trump at their Democratic counterparts. “I have no fears about Bernie Sanders and disaster declarations for ¢ooding following heavy the age of 70. Concerns about candidate health are fre- [it] does not cause me any concern at all,” rains in Iowa for several months in 2019, going According to a recent AP poll, 73 percent quently making headlines this election cycle, O’Rourke said. back to March and most recently extending to of Democrats cited experience as something and it is an important issue to voters. Voters’ Biden has also dismissed concerns about Sept. 18. that would get them “excited” for a candidate. concerns about the age and health of a candi- his age. Speaking with reporters in August, Arbuckle said a way to combat this issue is Experience was valued over various other fac- date seem to be outweighed by their desire for the former vice president said, “if [voters are] by talking to others and being involved in the tors including race, religion and gender. overall experience, as the polling leaders for concerned, don’t vote for me.” movements on campus. Thursday, October 10, 2019 Iowa State Daily OPINION 05

COLUMN LETTER To want change, I need to become it VICTORIA PALMA [email protected]

I can no longer be a bystander to the issues of this country. It’s not good enough to want change, I need to be the change. Since the 2016 election, my world has been turned upside down. A lot of people that I’ve talked to say “it’s too early to know who I support” for the IOWA STATE DAILY upcoming election. Rows of nonperishable foods stock the shelves of Iowa State’s food pantry, The SHOP, located in room 2616 of the Food Sciences Building. Students Personally, I am proud to say who experience food insecurity can stop by to grab a meal for free when they need it. that I support Beto O’Rourke because I know that he will rep - resent me and what I believe in. I was born and raised in Iowa and am the proud daughter of two Food insecurity is real immigrants. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about our cur - rent immigration system because BY PEYTON.HAMEL respondents from over 100 institu- SHOP last September, informing meal now and then? Students should of how broken it is. @iowastatedaily.com tions said they had been food insecure students of the miracles ‚e SHOP not have to choose between their tui- In June, when the photo of a in the past 30 days. In New York, the provides students who are in need of tion or their next meal. young girl and her father lying What if, once upon a time, you had nonprofit found that among City a little more food. Although the Daily With ‚e SHOP, you do not have lifeless in the Rio Grande sur - to decide between tuition or dinner? University of New York (CUNY) covered ‚e SHOP earlier last school to choose. The SHOP offers more faced, I got my wake up call. A college diploma or malnutrition? students, 48 percent had been food year, we have a new demographic than just food; it also offers com- For some, the photo was just a All across the country, even here at insecure in the past 30 days.” The of nearly 6,000 new college stu - munity, volunteer opportunities and tragic photo of two immigrants. Iowa State University, students strug- conditions in Iowa are no differ - dents who know nothing about ‚e convenience. But for me, I saw a life that could gle to purchase food due to fears of ent. According to Feeding America, SHOP or its benets (give or take a It’s open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. have been mine. increasing their already high college approximately one in nine Iowans few more thousand sophomores and Monday through ‚ursday and from I support Beto O’Rourke expenses. experience food insecurity. upperclassman). 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday at 2616 in because he cares and fights for Unfortunately, the decision These statistics should concern ‚e struggle for food is impacted the Food Science Building. It’s hidden immigrants. between tuition and dinner usually you, especially when these statistics by both intrinsic and extrinsic fac- away in a private location because, I always tell myself that I need results in students choosing academ- are drastically higher for students tors, socioeconomic or psychological. well, it’s our pantry! Come and go as to be the person I needed when I ics over their personal health. Food with lower socioeconomic statuses or Some students know they need food, you please. Getting sick? Come and was younger. I’m the first in my insecurity is a real, but sensitive and who belong to a minority group. For while others do not realize they are get some soup. family to go to college. I openly underrepresented, issue. Food inse- those of you who are food insecure food insecure. ‚e SHOP is a hidden but incred- talk about immigration, sexual curity is the state of being without or are in need of some extra support This is not something to be ible resource for students that all stu- assault and gun control. And even reliable access to a su—cient quantity on campus, The SHOP, along with ashamed of; this is a common issue dents should be aware of when going though I am trying to do every - of a™ordable, nutritious food. other satellite pantries, are available between a majority of students, into college, whether you struggle thing I can to advocate for change, According to the New York Times, to you so that you can eat dinner or whether they know they are in need or with food insecurity or not. If you I believe Beto can make it happen “Temple University’s Hope Center breakfast on days where you feel you not. Food insecurity heavily impacts know the resource, you are already when he is president. for College, Community and Justice have to skip. mental health, focus and overall qual- helping others who ARE in need be I’m ready for better days. indicated that 45 percent of student ‚e Iowa State Daily covered ‚e ity of life. Who doesn’t want a good informed of the resource. Actually, I’m ready for Beto days.

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Editorial Board Erase the therapy stigma Annelise Wells, editor-in-chief Melanie De Anda, opinion editor Emily Berch, columnist Seth Pierce, student BY ISD EDITORIAL BOARD to finding guidance regarding mental in a positive state lately, checking in health, especially about going to therapy. with a therapist is still good for your World Mental Health Day is rec - However, therapy is an extremely healthy, overall well-being. It’s like going to an ognized every Oct. 10, landing on normal thing to be part of your routine. annual physical, but to help with your Opinions expressed in columns and letters are those of the Thursday this year. The purpose of A lot of people don’t go to therapy mental state. author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the World Mental Health Day is to raise because they think their problems Mental health should be talked Daily or organizations with which the author(s) are associated. awareness about mental health and aren’t “big” enough. ‚is shouldn’t stop about more openly more than just one ght social stigma about the conver- you from reaching out if you are con- day a year. How you can help decrease sation surrounding mental health and sidering visiting a counseling center. the stigma is by checking in on your Feedback policy: well-being. You can’t compare what other people friends about how they are doing, The Daily encourages discussion but does not guarantee its According to Mental Health are going through to what you are deal- listening to them, and letting others publication. We reserve the right to edit or reject any letter or America, there are over 10 million ing with; that is like comparing apples know they can come to you if they are online feedback. adults in the United States that have to oranges. dealing with mental health problems. Send your letters to [email protected]. Letters must include the name(s), phone number(s), an unmet need for mental health treat- Therapy is another form of health ‚ere are a variety of resources on majors and/or group affiliation(s) ment. Additionally, that number has care and is no more different than campus and in the Ames Community and year in school of the author(s). not gotten smaller since 2011. Mental seeing your primary care provider or when it comes to counseling services. Phone numbers and addresses will not be published. health is a very large issue and a lot going to the dentist, so it shouldn’t be One of these resources is Student Online feedback may be used if first name and last name, major and year in school are included in the post. Feedback of people throughout the world deal seen any differently. It can often be Counseling Services, located on the posted online is eligible for print in the Iowa State Daily. with mental health problems on a daily life-saving as well. Just having some- third floor of the Student Services basis. Although mental health is a very one to talk to about what’s going on building, which can be reached at 515- prevalent issue, it’s surprising how it is in your head can help you more than 294-5056. ‚ey can also connect you still seen as a taboo topic in many ways. you may think. with places around Ames and find a ‚ere is also a stigma when it comes Even if your mental health has been t for you. 06 SPORTS Iowa State Daily Thursday, October 10, 2019 Cyclones look to turn tide

Iowa State golf for everyone involved. Andy Lopez, a junior from Texas hopeful for a Tech, boasts the lowest average score to par as well as a tie for the lowest boost in Big 12 round (65). Oklahoma senior Garett Reband is another name to watch. Match Play He’s played nine rounds of golf and averages the lowest score in the con- ference and also shot a 65. A couple BY JAMES.POWELL of freshmen around the Big 12 have @iowastatedaily.com already been making names for them- selves, with Baylor’s Tyler Isenhart After a mixed bag of rounds and and Oklahoma’s Jake Holbrook aver- forgettable placements in the Cyclone aging scores around par (70.33 and men’s golf team’s rst three invitation- 72.33, respectively). als of the year, the Cyclones will face Iowa State’s Tripp Kinney has been their toughest competition yet at the hovering outside the top-10 in indi- IOWA STATE DAILY Big 12 Match Play tournament. vidual scores so far this season, but he Tripp Kinney and Ricky Costello walk to their golf balls after teeing off on the first hole April 5 at Coldwater e Big 12 Match Play only began Golf Links. Kinney and the Cyclones start the Big 12 Match Play Thursday morning. will lean on his experience and famil- last year, but it provides Iowa State — iarity to try and get himself higher in as well as the rest of the Big 12 — a Texas Tech, West Virginia and Based on the seeding, Iowa State The Cyclones have not taken the rankings as well as provide a No. chance to compete with each other Baylor already having picked up will be placed in one of two pools and advantage of the continuity within 1 role for the team. early, and in the Cyclones’ case it invitational wins and having been begin pool play Friday. their roster this season. If the Frank Lindwall and Lachlan helps them wrap up their fall season ranked in the top-25 in the nation The Cyclones will play five Cyclones can put together a solid Barker have also had solid starts to before they’re o€ until late January. at one point in the season. matches, with each individual golfer three days, they might be able to use their seasons, and figure to be the e teams will be ranked based on The pools will be determined in going up against others from their it as a strong nish to a forgetful start, Cyclones’ No. 2 and No. 3 seeds their average score and their overall part by the Golfweek rankings, in pool. Based on how those go, they and have momentum to build o€ of. going into Match Play. ranking, and it looks like Iowa State which Iowa State finds itself 84th. will be given three points for a win As for the competition the The entire team has been at this will have some tough time. As a point of reference for this week- and one for a draw. Losses will gain Cyclones will be facing, it’s no tournament before and has found Iowa State is projected to be seeded end, Texas Tech is third nationally golfers no points. Whichever team secret the Big 12 is one of the best itself in bad positions. e Cyclones ninth out of 10 teams, with an average and Oklahoma is fourth, with three accumulates the most points in each conferences in the country. With are searching for good form and this score of around 290. more Big 12 teams winding up in the pool will move on to the champion- nearly half of the conference already weekend’s unique format could give e Big 12 has a plethora of pow- top-25 (Baylor at 15, Texas at 20 and ship Sunday, with consolation place- picking up wins, this weekend the Cyclones a boost heading into the erhouses at the top, with Oklahoma, West Virginia at 22). ments also being determined Sunday. should provide some very exciting winter break.

NOTEBOOK Najera emerges as team improves

BY STEPHEN.MCDANIEL the ball in the net, but Najera is proving herself @iowastatedaily.com as a contributor moving forward in the season. Najera stepping up and helping provide Iowa State soccer finds itself with a 3-9 scoring opportunities will come to help the record on the season and a 0-3 record in Big Cyclones greatly as they aim to get themselves 12 play as it heads to Manhattan, Kansas, to into the Big 12 Championship tournament face a Kansas State University team that is in early November. 3-9-2 on the season and 0-4 in Big 12 play. “I think I’m getting used to my role. In the beginning, I was just kind of frantic, I was just NAJERA STARTS TO FIND HER ROLE a little nervous being a freshman,” Najera said. One of the things going in the favor of “But now I’m settling in, getting to know my Iowa State this season is freshmen players teammates better, [practicing] and playing emerging to become key components of the with them more.” young squad. Mira Emma and Abbey Van CYCLONE CONFIDENCE BUILDS Wyngarden are just two of the freshmen who have placed themselves as key contributors. Despite dropping their last set of home ere’s one more freshman who’s adding games to Texas Tech and TCU, the Cyclones herself to the list: Claudia Najera. walked away from the weekend with a boost KARA DENNER/ IOWA STATE DAILY While Najera has yet to record a goal in their condence as a team. Freshman mid elder Claudia Najera blocks a TCU player while preparing to pass to her teammate this season, she currently leads the team in Minatta said Texas Tech and TCU are great from the outside in the Iowa State vs. TCU game Sunday. assists with three. She’s connected with Mira examples of how the team has improved. He Emma twice for big goals, one leading to the brought up how the Cyclones didn’t do as net o€ a cross from Najera. Iowa State held counterattacks. In its most recent games, game-winning goal against Omaha and the good of a job of pressuring the goal when they a 1-0 lead before TCU scored two unan - the team has managed to slow down two of other leading to Emma’s golden goal in over- traveled to UCLA and Memphis, but said the swered goals. the strongest opposing attacks in the Big 12, time against SIUE. performances against Texas Tech and TCU “We know we’re right there with [Texas even when Iowa State subbed in Wimmer to Her third assist came from Iowa State’s — who Minatta maintains are some of the Tech and TCU],” said freshman goalkeeper take the place of the injured veteran Dayja most recent game against TCU, crossing it toughest teams in the Big 12 — felt like the Georgia Wimmer. “Obviously, there are things Schwichtenberg in goal. to Courtney Powell. games were very winnable for the Cyclones. we can improve on, but one goal di€erence and As the team has preached throughout the “She [got crosses where they need to be] In those games, the Cyclones took then-No. losing kind of at the end of the games, we’re season, even though their record doesn’t show against SIUE, but now to do it against a team 18 Texas Tech to a double overtime before right there, so we just need to keep working it, Iowa State believes it has grown as a team like TCU, now she’s getting more condence ultimately letting in the game-winning goal hard and pushing and it’ll come.” and the continuing boost in condence will because she’s done it against one of the stron- for the Red Raiders after a total of 108 min- only make the team better. IOWA STATE SHOWS GROWTH ger teams in the conference,” said coach Tony utes of play. Iowa State had some close scor- “I think they recognize that we played two Minatta. “We’re looking at her to continue ing chances during the game, highlighted e Cyclones have seen big improvements of the toughest teams in the conference and to contribute more in the attack, getting us by a Van Wyngarden shot that beat the Red on both ends of the eld. e attack is start- moving forward, if we can keep that same forward and getting those crosses in and she Raider goalkeeper and bounced o€ the right ing to nd better scoring opportunities and energy and take care of more of the little does have the ability to score too, so we’d like post. pressuring the goal as more and more players things, we’re going to be in a much better to see if we can get her on the end of one of The following game against TCU, the start stepping up and contributing. position,” Minatta said. “We still have a lot those crosses from the other side.” Cyclones broke their scoring drought when The defense has been doing a better job of season left to play, so the energy is there e Cyclones have struggled with getting Courtney Powell put one in the back of the at getting in front of shots and starting and the attitude is good.” Thursday, October 10, 2019 Iowa State Daily LIMELIGHT 07

COURTESY OF DANIEL MARKS The art piece titled Elberon by Ames artist Daniel Marks, who will be participating in the 2019 Ames Artists’ Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday. Art in the Ames community

Artists to studio environments and cre - “A lot of folks hear the words and practices, and the hope is that at this other venue and so now I’m ative processes for the 2019 Ames ‘fine arts’ and think, ‘That’s not this experience encourages the going to go to a real art show and Artists’ Studio Tour. for me, that’s not a world I know public to dip their toes into the I’ve never done that before, but I’m show off e 14 participating local artists anything about,’” said art director art world. comfortable because I know them will be sharing their craft, demon- Jennifer Brockpahler of the Ames e studio tour makes this easy now. I know they are an easy person skills in strating their techniques, discuss- Art Council. “We are trying to by o‹ering a space that allows for to talk to,’” Brockpahler said. ing their inspirations and selling open the door and show people a more personal connection that e Ames Artists’ Studio Tour studio tour their artwork. that this is a very accessible place is also casual, comfortable and will take place from 10 a.m. to Painting, woodworking, ceram- where you can come in and talk to eliminates any fears or anxieties 4.pm. Saturday and from noon to BY CARIANN.RASMUSSEN ics, jewelry making, furniture artists about making art and have that tend to float around tradi - 4 p.m Sunday. @iowastatedaily.com making, glass art and more will be a conversation.” tional gallery or museum exhibi - The event is free and open to featured among the artists’ lineup. e studio tour is an opportu - tion viewings. the public. Signs for the various is weekend, artists in a variety is event is a self-guided tour nity for everyone, not just artists or “We’re hoping that you start studio locations will be posted of specialties in the Ames commu- that is free and open to the public. design students, to see art made by with the studio tour and that you around town, and an interactive nity are opening up their homes Guests can come and go as they their fellow community members. see an artist as a neighbor and a map of speciŽc artist’s studios can and personal studios for a unique please and choose to visit any These talented individuals are friend, somebody you can talk to, be found ownline at www.ame - behind-the-scenes look into their number of the studios in any order. eager to talk and share their work and think ‘Oh, they have an exhibit sart.org. Whitacre to return to M-Shop Friday BY COLLIN.MAGUIRE @iowastatedaily.com

Fans of folk rock can anticipate the return of the Denver-based group, Whitacre. e 13th stop of their 16-show tour is set to take place at the Maintenance Shop in the Memorial Union. Experimental indie artist and Ames native Tom Hummer is set to open the show. Continually establishing a growing fan- base, Whitacre Žnds themselves at the front IOWA STATE DAILY of Denver’s folk-rock scene. eir lyrics tell Paul Whitacre, of the band Whitacre, plays guitar during their performance Oct. 10, 2018, at the Maintenance Shop in the Memorial Union. stories of keeping hope through the strug - Whitacre will return to the M-Shop with opening act Tom Hummer on Friday. gles of life and accompany a gritty, yet lovely, folk sound. Casting this message of hope is of vocalist and guitarist Paul Whitacre, bass a debut for their “Within the Mountains’ “ e Velocities in Music.” important to the group, and their perfor - guitarist Joey Wenberg, banjo player Chase Shadow” EP. Hummer’s newest album “Real Life” is mances in the past have re™ected that. Perry, lead guitarist Robert Bullington and e band is using their fall headlining tour a tribute to the relationships he has estab - Finding inspiration anywhere from artists drummer Mark Cunningham. e band has as a platform to present their new album lished over the years of his life. Each song like Jimi Hendrix, Earl Scruggs, Mumford accumulated over half a million streams on “Seasons,” which can be heard Friday night. details the connections made within these & Sons and many more, fans of the genre Spotify, led by their 2018 EP “Within the Whitacre began their fall tour with an emo - relationships. e names of these people are gravitate toward their hooking sound. Also, Mountains’ Shadow.” tional opening at their show at Red Rocks written as parenthetical subtitles. fans of e Lumineers, e Avett Brothers The group has toured with Wilderado, Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. Whitacre and Tom Hummer are set to and Shakey Graves are going to truly appre - Family and Friends and Wild Rivers. Opening act Hummer has been creating perform Friday night at the M-Shop in the ciate the group’s aura. Denver-based 303 Whitacre also accompanied Mt. Joy, music since 2010, releasing four albums in Memorial Union. The doors open at 7:30 Magazine classiŽed them as “Weezer with Birdtalker and Susto at sold out shows in the nine-year span. e solo musician has p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets a banjo.” the past. Whitacre performed at the M-Shop been a guitarist in a variety of Iowa-based are $10 ($8 with an ISU ID) and increase Whitacre was founded in 2017 and consists last year while touring with Wild Rivers as bands, while also co-hosting his podcast by $2 the day of the show. 08 Iowa State Daily Thursday, October 10, 2019

VOLLEYBALL PG1 Bill Fennelly. Johnson-Lynch and Fennelly have hotel room that would change Iowa been head coaches at Iowa State for State’s volleyball program forever. at least 15 seasons. Johnson-Lynch During the phone call, Johnson- has been a coach for 15 years, while Lynch was oered the head coach- Fennelly is going into his 25th year. ing job for the Cyclones — which Johnson-Lynch and Fennelly took she accepted. programs that either had never been “I was super thrilled, but then I to the NCAA tournament or only had to start making phone calls to made it once and made them into a all the [Wisconsin] players and tell winning program. žey have made my boss, which was a di‚cult couple it to 30 NCAA tournaments com- of hours because I loved where I was bined and have a combined record at,” Johnson-Lynch said. “It was an of 805-417. emotional time for me but yet so One of the biggest accomplish- exciting.” ments under Johnson-Lynch’s belt Johnson-Lynch was officially is the increase in attendance. named Iowa State’s head coach Dec. Since 2006, Iowa State has had 17, 2004. all but one season where they had at “I remember when she took the least 20,000 people in total atten- job at Iowa State and I remember dance at home matches and have everyone being excited for her,” said ranked in the top 25 in total atten- Iowa State athletic director Jamie dance in each season. Pollard, who was the Wisconsin Iowa State has averaged over athletic administrator at the time. 2,000 fans per game in eight out “When I got hired here a year later of the last 10 seasons and has aver- as athletics director [ Johnson- aged at least 1,000 fans per game in Lynch] was a friendly face because IOWA STATE DAILY each season with Johnson-Lynch at we shared that Wisconsin experience Head coach Christy Johnson-Lynch pumps her fist in excitement after her win against Oklahoma in a 25-22, the helm. together.” 20-25, 25-21, 28-26 on Oct. 12, 2014. “Much like I’ve asked coaches Coming into Johnson-Lynch’s to follow her blueprint, she’s fol - first season at Iowa State, the time they had missed the NCAA National Teams. lowed coach Fennelly’s,” Pollard Cyclones were on a 17-game losing tournament since Johnson-Lynch’s “I’ve been blessed to have great said. “Coach Fennelly has done an streak, had gone 1-19 in conference •rst season in 2005. coaches as a high school player awesome job of getting fans engaged play in the previous year and hadn’t 2018 was a still a good season and a club player,” Johnson-Lynch into his program; she’s followed that had a winning season in ten years. for the Cyclones, as they won the said. “My high school coach Deb and taken it to a dierent level by In 2005, with Johnson-Lynch at National Invitational Volleyball Grafentin is one of the best high doing stu like delivering tickets to the helm, the program made some Championship to end the season school coaches in the nation and I the season ticket holders to the doors significant strides. The Cyclones with a record of 22-13 (9-7 Big 12). had a club coach move to Omaha — they do things that make people finished 16-15 (9-10 Big 12) In her coaching career at Iowa that was an All-American setter.” feel like ‘this is my program.’” and for the •rst time in program State, Johnson-Lynch has averaged It was in this time period Johnson- IOWA STATE DAILY One of the things players praise history (32 years), the Cyclones 20.6 wins and 10.2 losses per season. Lynch developed a love for the sport Johnson-Lynch and her husband, about Johnson-Lynch is her strong earned more than eight wins in Over her 15 seasons at Iowa State, of volleyball, but it wasn’t the only coach Joe Lynch, hold their son character. conference play. Johnson-Lynch’s teams have become sport she loved. Jamison after the game against žey say there are certain things Texas A&M on Oct. 14, 2009. Another accomplishment that known for being tough to score on. “I was a big softball girl grow- about her that make her likable on occurred in-season was that, for the A lot of this can be attributed to ing up,” Johnson-Lynch said. “I played with the Nebraska Tornadoes and o the court. •rst time in 10 years, the Cyclones Christy’s husband, Joe Lynch. thought I was going to play softball of the National Volleyball “I respect her so much as a coach defeated a top-25 opponent, beating Lynch serves as a volunteer assis- in college, but then I started to love Association for two seasons, lead- and her knowledge is amazing,” said the 18th-ranked Texas Longhorns tant coach and has been on Christy’s [volleyball] in my sophomore year ing the Tornadoes to the league redshirt sophomore Avery Rhodes. 3-1. staff for her entire tenure at Iowa in high school. The turning point championship in 1998. “She showed me how to be mentally 2006 was yet another stride for- State. for me was when I tried out for the Following her playing career, strong after my injury last year and ward for the Cyclones, as they won “I respect him tremendously, I Junior National Team.” Johnson-Lynch served as an assistant how to come back stronger. “ only their second NCAA tour - think he’s one of the best coaches in At the time, there were not a lot of coach at Nebraska and Wisconsin. For some players, the bond she’s nament game in program history, the country,” Johnson-Lynch said. Midwest people at the highest level, In her coaching career, as well built with them is unique. One coming against the University of “I would feel like our team is not but Christy — an Omaha, Nebraska as in her playing career, Johnson- of those unique rapports she’s Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers in getting the best if he is not working native — made a name for herself Lynch has had the opportunity to built is with junior middle blocker Madison, Wisconsin. with them.” playing the setter position. Going learn from some of the best coaches Candelaria Herrera. Herrera is from More success came for Iowa State In his tenure at Iowa State, into the tryout, not even Johnson- in the industry. San Juan, Argentina, and is a long in the years to follow, as the Cyclones Lynch has helped coach future Lynch expected to make it on the “Lots of people have shaped my way from her family. made the Sweet 16 in 2007 and had All-American liberos, two-time team at the time. philosophy — Terry Pettit ( Johnson- “She’s so special to me, she’s like a miraculous NCAA tournament All-American Caitlin Nolan as “I never thought in a million years Lynch’s coach at Nebraska), John my mom here,” Herrera said. “Our run in 2008, which led them to make well as three-time All-Americans that I would make it, but I ended Cook (Nebraska’s current head relationship is very nice and I know the Elite Eight. Kristen Hahn and Ashley Mass. up starting for the team,” Johnson- coach), Pete Waite (Wisconsin’s I can trust her, we’re very close.” že Cyclones •nished the 2008 Hahn would then go on to be the Lynch said. “I remember thinking at head coach while Christy was an žis season, the Cyclones are 11-5 regular season with a 19-12 (11-9 •rst Cyclone to ever earn a spot on that time that this was unexpected assistant there), my high school and are a young team. Big 12) record. In the NCAA tour- the United States Senior National but really cool.” coach — and I’ve learned so much Eleven out of the 16 players on the nament, they defeated the Northern Team. Johnson-Lynch went on to play from them,” Johnson-Lynch said. Cyclones’ roster are underclassmen, Iowa Panthers, the 10th-ranked Also in Lynch’s tenure, Iowa State college volleyball for the Nebraska “Sometimes, I go back to how I saw and because of this, there may be a Minnesota Golden Gophers and has had eight Big 12 Libero of the Cornhuskers. While playing at them handle certain situations and time where they get flustered and the seventh-ranked Oregon Ducks Year award winners and 47 Big 12 Nebraska, Johnson-Lynch made •gure out how I can apply it in the could use a coach who is calm, cool before losing to the third-ranked Defensive Player of the Week award four NCAA tournament appear- future.” and collected. Texas Longhorns in the regional winners. With Lynch and Johnson- ances, earned All-American honors Johnson-Lynch has had a pro- According to some accounts, •nal. Lynch being on the same coaching in 1994 and 1995 and won three Big found eect on Iowa State’s volley- Johnson-Lynch has been that coach After losing in the Sweet 16 in staff, it can create an interesting Eight titles. Johnson-Lynch was the ball program, building a consistent for the Cyclones. the 2009 NCAA tournament and dynamic on and o the court. starting setter on the Cornhusker program year in and year out. “She’s very poised, calm and nur- the •rst round of the 2010 NCAA “For us [...] it works because we team that won the 1995 NCAA Many dierent head coaches have turing,” said sophomore right-side tournament, Johnson-Lynch’s squad are so passionate about this; we Championship. come and gone for one reason or player Eleanor Holthaus. made another Elite Eight run in share it,” Johnson-Lynch said. “We At setter, Johnson-Lynch was part another in the other sports that Iowa With Iowa State’s 11-5 record, 2011 after beating Milwaukee, see things in a similar way so we’re of a team that went 63-2 in her •nal State plays. But Johnson-Lynch has Johnson-Lynch’s squad appears to the 25th-ranked Miami (FL) not spending so much time arguing two seasons at Nebraska, giving her continued to stay in Ames and have be on track to make it back into the Hurricanes and Minnesota. with each other. It’s natural and it the second-highest winning per- success at Iowa State. NCAA tournament. The Cyclones got the closest feels very easy.” centage among Nebraska setters. In “One of the things that I’ve shared žis could be a good sign for the they’ve ever come to reaching a Final Both Lynch and Johnson-Lynch the 1994 and 1995 NCAA tourna- with many of our coaches is that if future with such a young roster and Four in 2011, where it took the 21st were accomplished players during ment, Johnson-Lynch was named you want to study success, then you Johnson-Lynch at the helm. ranked Florida State Seminoles to their playing career. Lynch earned to the NCAA All-Regional Team ought to go talk to Christy,” Pollard “She’s an awesome coach and •ve sets but lost 3-2. a spot on the USVBA (USA as well as the Big Eight Conference said. “She had a very detailed •ve- when I think of the future of Iowa Since then, Johnson-Lynch’s Volleyball) men’s team from 1994 All-Tournament Teams. Johnson- year plan that she continues to work State volleyball, I want her to be the squad has remained an NCAA tour- to 2002. Lynch also earned a spot on the through.” coach,” Pollard said. “If she’s leading nament regular as they made the Johnson-Lynch earned a spot on 1995 NCAA Championship All- The other head coach that has our volleyball program, then I know NCAA tournament •eld every year the 1989 U.S. Junior National Team Tournament Team. stayed at Iowa State for more than the program will represent this insti- except in 2018, which was the •rst and a spot on one of the 1993 U.S. Professionally, Johnson-Lynch 15 years is women’s basketball coach tution extremely well.”