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Supreme Court allows trans ENACTING military ban to take effect

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The U.S. Supreme Court removed injunctions on the Trump administration’s ban on THROUGH transgender individuals serving in the military Tuesday morning. The ban was announced over Twitter in July 2017 by President Donald Trump. In his tweet, Trump said that transgender indi- RESPECT viduals would not be able to serve in the U.S. military in any capacity due to the “over- whelming medical costs and disruption.” BY MIKE.BROWN Opponents to the ban have labeled it as @iowastatedaily.com hateful and unnecessary, while supporters have claimed the ban to be for the good of Two years ago, Iowa State alumnus Jonnell Marion the United States as a whole. sought to create an organization built on acceptance “The trans community is systematically with the goal of bringing people together. and relentlessly targeted in our society,” It is now recognized as Inclusive Cultural University, nicci port, project director for diversity and or ICU. inclusion and LGBTQ+ initiatives, said. Marion, who graduated from Iowa State in 2007 “My hope is that court decisions will con- with an international business and marketing tinue to trend toward progress in cases that degree, said that although ICU is not a traditional will be litigated given the lifting of these university with a campus, it does have the same injunctions. However, my concern is that goal of teaching people and spreading a message. no matter which way those decisions trend, “It’s a simple message of substance: I see you,” society at large will still see it as their right Marion said. “Meaning, I respect you, and I don’t to continue their march against the trans- even have to know you on a personal level, but as a gender community.” human being I can acknowledge you.” One Iowa, a statewide LGBTQ organi- ICU’s adaptability, Marion said, is something that zation working to preserve and advance the sets it apart as an organization focused in diversity rights of Iowans, has condemned the ban as and inclusion work. “a slap in the face of the brave transgender ICU is an organization that Marion said attempts service members and veterans who have + served and are serving our country.” ICU pg8 Jacob Minock, president of the College Republicans, said he believes the transgender ban is no different from the variety of other reasons the U.S. military restricts SARAH HENRY/ IOWA STATE DAILY admittance to their ranks. Jonnell Marion is an Iowa State alumnus and founder of Inclusive Cultural University, an organization focused on diversity. During his time at “The military has banned individuals from Iowa State, Marion led a task force that saved the Black Cultural Center. joining for a plethora of reasons including eyesight, jaw disease, diabetes, foot struc- ture, pregnancy or height,” Minock said. “As the Supreme Court hasn’t turned over Fetal heartbeat bill struck down by district court any of those bans, I don’t think this ban will be overturned. Serving in the military is a BY EMILY.BERCH contains a “restriction upon a woman’s Goldman Clinic,” Thompson said. privilege and not a right.” @iowastatedaily.com fundamental right to terminate a preg- The Family Leader, an Urbandale-based College Democrats President Taylor nancy” that makes it “violative of both the Christian organization also released a state- Blair said he believes the medical aspect of Iowa’s fetal heartbeat law was struck due process and equal protection provisions ment Tuesday in response to the ruling. a transgender person’s service is overstated. down by a district court Tuesday. of the Iowa Constitution.” “On June 29 last year, the Iowa Supreme “When he first tweeted about it, he talked The law, which Gov. Kim Reynolds In a joint statement from the ACLU Court claimed for itself the power to about the medical aspect and the cost of signed in May, would have banned abor- of Iowa and Planned Parenthood of the amend the Iowa Constitution without treatment, all this stuff that I think is far tions once a fetal heartbeat could be Heartland on Tuesday, Planned Parenthood even a vote of the people, and then it went less important as the base fact that there detected at about 6 weeks. of the Heartland Medical Director Jill way beyond even Roe v. Wade to concoct are people in our country who want to serve Judge Michael Huppert of Iowa’s Fifth Meadows described the decision as “a vic- a ‘right’ to abortion,” The Family Leader in our military, to protect their rights, to Judicial District ruled the law unconstitu- tory for every Iowan who has ever needed said. “That’s outrageous judicial activism, protect their country,” Blair said. “To deny tional based on Article 1, Sections 6 and or will need a safe, legal abortion.” and it’s wrong. Today’s decision is just the these people their sacrifice; they are making 9 of the Iowa Constitution, according to Francine Thompson, executive direc- next, egregious consequence of that rogue a sacrifice for our country, and it’s so disre- the ruling on the motion released Tuesday. tor of the Emma Goldman Clinic, which ruling.” spectful to treat them this way.” According to Section 6, “the general joined Planned Parenthood as a plaintiff The group included a petition form in The ban has been in a state of injunction assembly shall not grant to any citizen, in the case, joined in the statement, saying their statement, which will be included in since 2017, due to smaller courts deeming or class of citizens, privileges or immuni- she was proud to celebrate the decision a “friend of the court” brief they will file if it unconstitutional. ties, which, upon the same terms shall not with her partners. the decision is appealed. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court split equally belong to all citizens.” “It is befitting that as we celebrate the According to the Cedar Rapids Gazette, 5-4 — a vote that allowed the ban to take Section 9 guarantees all Iowans the right anniversary of Roe v. Wade, our clients “In December, both sides indicated who- effect, though it was not an official approval to due process and trial by jury. can continue to rely on access to first and ever loses likely would expect to appeal to BAN pg8 According to the ruling, the law’s second trimester abortions at the Emma the Iowa Supreme Court.” 02 CAMPUS BRIEF Iowa State Daily Wednesday, January 23, 2019

CALENDAR FEATURE PHOTO 1.23.19 Movie: BlacKkKlansman, Carver 101 at 7 p.m. BlacKkKlansman — Ron Stallworth Spring ClubFest, The Great Hall, Memorial becomes the rst black detective on the Union at 11 a.m. ClubFest is an opportuni- Colorado Springs Police Department. He sets ty for students to browse through a variety out to prove his worth by in ltrating the local of clubs and organizations at Iowa State to chapter of the Ku Klux Klan and convinces his discover how to become involved on campus. Jewish colleague to go undercover as a white Come meet hundreds of the 900+ student supremacist. organizations. All events courtesy of events.iastate.edu POLICE BLOTTER 12.29.18 control device on Lincoln Way and Stanton Avenue (reported at 12:29 a.m.). Marquise Alexander Smith, age 20, of 4912 Mortensen Road in Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with driving under suspension on 1.10.19 Mortensen Road and Seagrave Boulevard (reported at 5:24 p.m.). An individual reported being harassed at Ata- naso Hall (reported at 3:08 p.m.). Robert Steven Johnson, age 39, of 57485 PATRICK SCHMIDT/ IOWA STATE DAILY 12.31.18 170th Street in Ames, Iowa, was arrested and Catching the bus An individual reported being harassed at the charged with driving under suspension on Iowa State students wait to get onto the bus outside of Beardshear Hall on Tuesday. After Armory Building (reported at 10:06 a.m.). Dickinson Avenue and Twain Circuit (reported snowfall, CyRide’s free circulator route attracts more students looking for a ride. at 8:54 p.m.). 1.1.19 1.10.19 IOWA STATE DAILY Brandon Glenn Sayles, age 40, of 1918 Wind eld Drive in Ames, Iowa, was arrested and An o cer checked on the welfare of an individ- BUSINESS DIRECTORY charged with failure to le SR insurance, driving ual at 37 Schilletter Village (reported at 12:12 under suspension, and failure to obey tra c a.m.). CORRECTIONS Jackson Cleaning Service Call us at 231-3649 In the the article titled “ISU leader recognized In the article titled “Third march brings hun- •Residential Cleaning •Windows at event honoring MLK” from the Tuesday, • dreds out to rally” from the Tuesday, January •Getting Your Home RENTALS: •Deep Cleaning January 22 edition of the Iowa State Daily, 22 edition of the Iowa State Daily, lecturer Guaranteed Your Rental West Des Moines City Council member was of sociology at Iowa State Alissa Stoehr was Ready For the Market Deposit Back! • Sorority& Fraternity misidenti ed as a Des Moines City Council misidenti ed as a professor of sociology. References • Insured & Bonded • 27 Years Experience • Gift Cards Available member and her last name was misspelled Harman in a photo cutline. The Daily regrets these errors.

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The sixth annual InCydeman Triathlon occurred last weekend at State Gym and Beyer Hall, where athletes of all ages from around the Midwest competed in lengths of running, biking and swimming. Athletes who participated in a 500-yard pool swim, an eight-mile bike ride on spin bikes and a two-mile run on the indoor track at State Gym. The event was also a qualifier for both the 2019 age group and the collegiate national championship races. Since first being introduced, the InCydeman has gradually gained popularity, and more participants attended this weekend-long event. Companies such as HyVee, Wellmark and Honda were sponsors. Zach Kaufman, a senior in kinesiology and health and current president of the Triathlon Club, was very excited to get the year’s first triathlon underway. Kaufman said he is happy to see how things have gone since first participating in the event. “We have a really fun triathlon community; it’s great to participate in multiple sports under one umbrella,” Kaufman said. Kaufman has participated in 15 triathlons in his lifetime, having been heavily interested in them for years. “I think I have done a decent job, given it’s a tough position Courtesy of Austin Shadle with lots of responsibility,” Kaufman said. “It’s been a great The Iowa State Triathlon Club used Beyer Pool for the swimming portion of its triathlon Saturday. experience overall.” Many of the student athletes train year-round for triathlons, and was eager to be in a more active role during this year’s The school hosts an average of four triathlons each year, whether it be as a team or on their own. Some athletes are event. both indoor and outdoor. All are met with a high level of par- also involved in track and cross country in addition to partic- “It’s great because you have the community of people who ticipants, from Iowa State students and people from around ipating in triathlons. do it with you but can also practice and compete on your the region. One of these students is Xander Apponi, a junior in com- own,” Apponi said. Moving forward, the Iowa State Triathlon Club hopes to puter engineering and member of the Triathlon Club. Apponi Apponi said he is training to become the future president of build off this event and continue to compete in all other future has had an interest in triathlons since he was in high school the club and is set on participating in all future triathlon events. events this year.

KATLYN CAMPBELL/ IOWA STATE DAILY Vice President Juan Bibiloni and Speaker Cody Woodruff confer during the first Student Government meeting of the spring semester on Jan. 16 at the Memorial Union. Senate to review new debt contract, funding requests ANNELISE WELLS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Parks Library introduces 10 adjustable-height tables to the southwest area of the third floor. BY MADELYN.OSTENDORF the Persian New Year on March 22. ISSA @iowastatedaily.com wants to decrease the cost of food, venue and flowers for the 300 projected guests. New adjustable height tables Student Government will discuss grant- The Motocross Club’s previous debt con- ing more than $8,000 in funding for student tract was not affordable for the club and was installed in Parks Library organizations during its Wednesday meet- not approved by their adviser, so the Senate ing as well review the Motocross Club’s debt will be discussing a new contract with a BY MEGAN.NEMEC Student Government played a large role contract. smaller principle loan. @iowastatedaily.com in the planning and installment of the tables. The Peterson Squadron is requesting For students interested in running for an “This past summer at my internship I had an $1,211.76 to pay for registration for a com- executive position in Student Government During winter break, 10 adjustable-height adjustable-height desk, which was really nice petitive event in Indiana on Feb. 1. The money this year, the deadline for Statement of Intent tables were installed in Parks Library in the when spending time in the office, and when would cover transportation and registration and candidate information for executive slates southwest area of the third floor. I came back to campus I realized we didn’t for the three teams. has been moved to Friday. For students inter- The tables allow students to study comfort- have that option for students,” said Rachel The C-Nettes are asking for $2,527.80 to ested in running for any position, it is required ably, whether it be by sitting or standing. Origer, engineering senator on the Engineering offset the cost of a conference on June 1 in to attend one of the following informational “In the short time students have been around Student Council. Alabama, as well as pay for uniforms, shoes, sessions: to use the tables I have seen them in use and Origer found that her friends and others on registration and transportation. The C-Nettes Wednesday, January 23: 6 to 7 p.m. in the I know that the reaction to them has been campus were interested in the adjustable tables is a dance team that focuses on team endur- Memorial Union, Room 3534 very positive,” said communication specialist and also felt that they should be an available ance, sisterhood and body positivity. Friday, January 25: 6 to 7 p.m. in the Monica Gillen. option. The Pride Alliance is requesting $1,511 Memorial Union, Room 3228 A collaboration with Student Government “I reached out to [Parks Library] Dean to hold a Pride Prom. The Pride Alliance is Tuesday, January 29: 6 to 7 p.m. in the helped fund the tables. [Beth] McNeil in September and she was on a student organization whose mission is to Memorial Union, Room 3534 “Funding for the tables was a collabo- board immediately,” Origer said. provide a safe space where students and guests Thurdsday, January 31: 6 to 7 p.m. in the ration with the university library and the Once the cost was calculated, funding two- can discuss and learn about the LGBTQIA+ Memorial Union, Room 3534 Student Government,” Gillen said. “Student thirds of the tables was passed by the Student community. The funding would help offset For more information or to contact your Government paid for two thirds of the tables Government. the cost of advertising and food for the event. senator, visit stugov.iastate.edu. The senate — approximately $5,200 — while the univer- “I went to the library to check them out and The Iranian Students’ and Scholars’ meetings are open to the public at 7 p.m. sity library paid for the other third — approx- there were students using them,” Origer said. “I Association (ISSA) is asking $3,050 to put on Wednesdays in the Campanile Room of the imately $2,600.” tried them out and they are very easy to use.” an event to help Iowa State students celebrate Memorial Union. 04 News Iowa State Daily Wednesday, January 23, 2019 ‘The Energy Guy’ dies in ladder accident at home

BY ISD STAFF the city for saving energy. Donald Kom, Ames Electric Services “If you had any questions about energy director, worked with Wilson and released Steve Wilson, recognized as “The conservation in Ames, that is who you a statement in a city of Ames press release. Energy Guy,” died Sunday after falling would go to,” said Susan Gwiasda, public “We were saddened to learn of Steve’s from a ladder at his home, city officials relations officer for the city of Ames. passing,” Kom said. “Steve was very pas- said Monday. Some accomplishments in his 18 years sionate about saving energy and providing Wilson, 64, penned a monthly column with Ames Electric Services include kick- information to people. He enjoyed work- titled “Ask the Energy Guy” in the city of starting smart energy rebates as well as ing with customers, problem-solving, and Ames utility newsletter. other smart energy programs and starting helping them conserve energy.” As “The Energy Guy,” Wilson was the the Eco Fair, originally referred to as the Funeral arrangements for Wilson have face of many public outreach campaigns by city of Ames Energy Fair. not yet been arranged. KENNEDY DERAEDT/ IOWA STATE DAILY Carol Faber, associate professor of graphic design, was named president-elect of the Faculty Senate Tuesday. Her term will begin in fall 2019. Faculty Senate names new president

BY KAITLYN.HOOD @iowastatedaily.com

Carol Faber was announced as the president-elect of Faculty Senate Tuesday. Faber, an associate professor of graphic design, will take her place as president-elect of the Faculty Senate during the fall 2019 and spring 2020 term. Faber has been on the Faculty Senate for six years. Previously, Faber has served on the Governance Council, where she facilitated changes in the handbook for four years. She has also been the chair of the Judiciary and Appeals Council for two years. As chair GILLIAN HOLTE/ IOWA STATE DAILY of the Judiciary and Appeals Council, C-Nettes is an all-girls majorette/dance team at Iowa State. The team was founded in 2016 and promotes team endurance, body Faber facilitated Chapter IX grievances positivity, and sisterhood. and appeals. “The reason I am running for president-elect is the same reason why I took on Majorette troupe embraces the role of [ Judiciary and Appeals] chair: To help be part of the solution, to learn how policies and procedures in the Faculty Handbook work in practice and to look sisterhood bond through dance for ways to make our shared governance effective,” Faber said. “Leadership takes lis- BY JULIA.MEEHAN team to seven more women after auditions Macailah Hollin, a freshman in kinesiol- tening, good communication, open-mind- @iowastatedaily.com and tryouts. ogy and health. edness and the willingness to do the hard C-Nettes Pre-Audition Clinic will be “For being so far away from family it was work while working with others, and I have While growing up, Alexis Adams was held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday difficult to adapt to this new world,” Hollin these skills.” surrounded by the mixture of hip-hop and in Forker Building Room 198. C-Nettes said. “C-Nettes allowed me to comfortably Other items discussed at the Faculty majorette dance styles. So it was only nat- is allowing all female students to come establish new friendships within practice Senate meeting included updates on the ural that Adams, love for dance originated out and participate. After the clinic, can- and outside of practice.” Margaret Sloss Center for Women and in elementary school and flourished well didates who stand out to the group will get C-Nettes has made appearances at the Gender Equity, Facilities Planning and into high school and college. an invitation to perform at auditions. The homecoming parade, International Night, Management, a new master’s program, “One of my biggest [dance] inspirations organization is welcoming for all types of winter formals for Black Student Alliance amendments to the Faculty Handbook and would be my cousin,” said Adams, founder women with different backgrounds to try and have combined with other clubs, such a resolution against bullying and intimida- and membership chair of C-Nettes. “She something fresh, even if they do not have as DubH. With their costumes, C-Nettes tion on campus. started a majorette dance team while I was experience or prior knowledge in dance. glimmer and gleam from every angle. Each Ruxandra Looft, the new director of the in high school. Being a part of a major- Their mission is to be inclusive for all women makes a mark with their poise in Margaret Sloss Center for Women and ette dance team came with opportunities women to join. radiant, vibrant attire. Gender Equity, made her first appearance and advantages to make connections that “C-Nettes encompasses diversity and This semester, C-Nettes are planning at the Faculty Senate to introduce herself. created longtime friendships with young confidence for all girls to perform major- to launch a YouTube channel about “girl She also explained the importance of the women.” ette styles, such as jazz, lyrical, hip-hop talk.” The channel will entail members new name of the Margaret Sloss Center Because of this, Adams was eager to and more,” Adams said. “We acknowledge of the group giving out advice to young and including gender-neutral individuals follow in her cousin’s footsteps with her girls with a positive attitude and willing- women and demonstrating their styles of in its services. organization, C-Nettes. C-Nettes was ness to learn.” dance to viewers. “What we know as researchers is that officially formed by Adams in September C-Nettes is not exclusive to Iowa State This summer, the group is heading south there have always been individuals who 2016. Today, Adams can reach out to past students. The organization welcomes stu- for a conference to team up with histori- don’t firmly identify as male or female … connections for guidance on how to make dents from DMACC, Drake or anywhere cally black colleges and universities, such they are individuals who feel that they Iowa State better as a whole through near the area. No matter a women’s size, as Jackson State and Georgia State. This identify on a spectrum where they aren’t C-Nettes and to provide the same oppor- ethnicity or cultural background, C-Nettes conference will help the majorette group to on one end of the spectrum or the other,” tunity she had by impacting the lives of hopes to amplify the spirit to be confident learn how to march, different dance tech- Looft said. other young women’s lives who have the and comfortable in one’s own skin. niques and various stage presences. On top Looft also said the best way to know how passion for majorette dance. “C-Nettes is important to exist on of this, the organization hopes to add to the to properly address a gender-neutral indi- “I was searching around for a club at campus at Iowa State,” Adams said. “On an amount of performances each year, includ- vidual is to ask them what their pronouns Iowa State that would interest me,” Adams Iowa State campus, you do not see a group ing basketball games and football games. are. Looft said doing that makes many feel said. “I never found my niche, so I decided like us here. It is a culture-based group for “When we are denied the chances to be more comfortable talking with someone. to create my own group, the C-Nettes. I all sisters to experience ethnicity and diver- on the football field or the basketball court, Associate Vice President for Facilities wanted this organization to shine a posi- sity with a support system for all of them we fight to find alternative routes,” Adams Planning and Management Paul Fuligni tive light on confidence and solidarity for to fall back on.” said. “We go out to the stands with our uni- also addressed concerns of the sustainment women with cultural backgrounds.” C-Nettes affects each and every member forms on and dance when they are playing of buildings on campus.

As for now, the C-Nettes consists of five of the majorette dance team differently. the music and try with all our power to get PRESIDENT pg8 women. The group is hoping to expand the It hits especially home for newcomer on the big screen.” Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Iowa State Daily Opinion 05

COLUMN Wildlife challenge foreshadows animal extinction

BY MELANIE.DEANDA of the century, more than 28,000 species @iowastatedaily.com are expected to become extinct due to deforestation. By now, I’m sure most active on social In 2013, National Geographic stated that media have seen the #10yearchallenge going more than 20,000 species were near extinc- around. This challenge consists of people tion. Considering how much we don’t take posting photos of themselves with a 10-year care of our planet, I wouldn’t be surprised difference between their present and younger if the number has grown during the last selves. Some of these challenges bring out six years. laughter and the reminiscing of memories Our society has seemed to welcome that from family and friends when seeing the species are slowly dying out and has become dramatic difference between the two photos passive to the ever-growing list of endan- of the one who did the challenge. gered species. However, the organization Leadership for Some of you must be thinking: “‘Well, Conservation in Africa (LCA) participated what do you want me to do about it; we in a 10-year challenge of its own, and it was live in Iowa.” And you’re right, we do. But no laughing matter. that doesn’t mean we should be ignorant to On Jan. 16, LCA shared a combination what happens to our planet, for we are all of photos on its Facebook social media still part of it. page that showed animals as well as their There are still multiple basic things you conservation statues. One of these animals can do to help not only our animals, but also included the much loved giraffe, which is our planet itself. Earth Day Network has now being considered a vulnerable species. provided a wonderful list of tips that could On top of including a few sets of photos that help along the movement that is trying to stated the status of each animal, there was an restore the well-being of our planet. additional photo that made me think about Sure, you won’t automatically save our the gravity of this topic and how important planet and every endangered species right it is that people know what is happening to off the bat by simply planting a tree and other species on this shared planet of ours. reducing your use of plastic, but it is defi- The photo states that in the next quarter nitely a start. Photo courtesy of Pixabay

EDITORIAL Look for the narrative that fits beyond your worldview

In the age of social media and the internet, it is dangerous- weigh in on social media. Many on both sides of the political surfaced of the Black Hebrew Israelites calling the Catholic ly easy to find an idea that aligns with one’s own perception party were in agreement that the behavior of the Covington students racists, bigots and “incest babies.” of the world and hide within a broader narrative. Catholic students from Kentucky should be condemned. And in yet another twist of the story, Sandmann and his Such is the case in the viral confrontation that has con- In describing the incident later that weekend in an inter- family released a statement Sunday night explaining his sumed not just one, but multiple 24-hour news cycles as the view with the Detroit Free Press Phillips said, “the looks in version of the story — one that highlights his own fear of media and readers alike attempt to decipher what exactly these young men’s faces ... I mean, if you go back and look the situation and attempts to de-escalate the growing tension went down between a drove of Catholic students from Ken- at the lynchings that was done (in America) ... and you’d see between his classmates and the Black Hebrew Israelites and tucky donning signature-red “Make America Great Again” the faces on the people ... The glee and the hatred in their later the Native American group. hats and a Native American man beating a drum in prayer. faces, that’s what these faces looked like.” This is when the social media storm really hit. A quick rundown: During the weekend, a video clip of So how did Phillips become involved in a stare-down There were two truths that were presented to the public a white teenager staring at a Native American man named with the students? He said he was attempting to intervene: that fed into different narratives of how the events trans- Nathan Phillips, of Omaha, began to squeeze itself into the “They [the students] were in the process of attacking these pired. Context is essential to any well-reported news story, fray of the mainstream media. four black individuals. yet this situation quickly turned partisan — many Repub- The schoolboy, Nick Sandmann, had been attending the “I was there and I was witnessing all of this ... As this licans swiftly, but surely, dubbing the original reporting as March for Life rally with his classmates, many of them also kept on going on and escalating, it just got to a point where “fake news” and passing judgement on the “leftist” media. wearing MAGA hats. Phillips had been in the same location you do something or you walk away, you know? You see It is not fake to report on Phillips’ fear of whether or not for the Indigenous Peoples Rally. something that is wrong and you’re faced with that choice Sandmann and his friends intended to be intimidating in In the foreground of the viral clip, one can see Sandmann of right or wrong.” that situation. staring at Phillips with a grimace spread across his face. In The four black individuals were later revealed to be It is also not fake to report on the statement by Sandmann the background, his classmates can be seen chanting and members of a religious group known as the Black Hebrew and his family, despite the fact that it was crafted, in part, by jeering while Phillips beats his drum. Israelites. a public relations firm to help calm the crisis. Almost immediately, news organizations tried to make Phillips said the students were harassing the men, who The truth takes many shapes and forms and in cases such sense of the incident as more and more people began to had also been saying some pretty “harsh things.” Videos later as the aforementioned, it takes no linear path.

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“The Oklahoma State game, coach told BY TREVOR.HOLBROOK me going into that, just be ready,” Purdy said. @iowastatedaily.com “When that second series came, it was go time from there.” Freshman quarterback Brock Purdy thrived The next drive resulted in another three- in pressure situations this season. He shredded and-out. Purdy received one opportunity most of the Big 12 defense through the air and to make a play, rushing for seven yards on on the ground. third-and-8. He received high praise from teammates The Cyclone defense capitalized on a fourth- such as David Montgomery and Hakeem down mistake, earning a safety and putting the Butler, as well as compliments from coach ball back in Purdy’s hands. Matt Campbell throughout the season. Purdy’s second chance showcased more of “I think for a young guy, understanding the offense. Purdy went 3-for-3 with a touch- the system and really working hard off the down while running for a dozen yards. field to be able to know what to do in critical “Honestly, coach just told me that second moments, critical detail, be able to execute, I series I’d probably have it, and however I did think that’s a lot of his maturity off the field from then was how the game was going to that’s allowed him to have that kind of suc- go,” Purdy said. cess,” Campbell said before the Valero Alamo Iowa State’s offense exploded under Purdy’s Bowl. guidance, dropping three more touchdowns on But before he nearly pushed the Cyclones the Cowboys’ defense and delivering a 30-21 for a spot in the Big 12 Championship game, halftime lead. or led the team to a bowl game, the freshman Purdy quickly cemented himself as a qual- had to survive Oklahoma State. ity player for Iowa State. Building up to the MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Freshman quarterback Brock Purdy throws the ball before being tackled during the second game, though, he wasn’t 100 percent sure how half of the Valero Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29, 2018. The Cyclones were defeated 28-26. THE DEBUT much of a role he’d play, but he had a hunch he’d see the field. A reeling 1-3 Iowa State football team com- “It was just special because coach told me more points in the 48-42 win for the Cyclones. Rose had his question answered after 402 peted against a 3-1 Oklahoma State team in to get ready and stuff, so I had an idea that I On the other side of the ball, freshman line- total yards and five touchdowns from Purdy. Stillwater, Oklahoma, on Oct. 6, 2018. was going in,” Purdy said. “It was my child- backer Mike Rose played in the fifth game On the trip back to Ames, Iowa, the Cyclones’ The Cyclones came out flat when a Zeb hood dream to play Power 5 college football, of his standout season. The quarterback and record had changed to 2-3 and the team added Noland-led drive lasted three plays and tallied and to know that I was going in the next day linebacker sat next to each other on the way its first Big 12 win of the year, but one thing negative-three yards. The rough start turned was special. At the same time, I didn’t put any to Oklahoma State. remained the same. worse after a five-play, 70-yard drive from more pressure on me than what was needed, “He asked me if I’d see the field and stuff “Same guy,” said freshman linebacker Mike the Cowboys, resulting in a touchdown. After so I just kept it simple and played football.” like that,” Purdy said about Rose. “I just said Rose about Purdy after the game. “We flew struggling the previous week against Texas Purdy managed to keep up the strong per- possibly because I never knew the exact answer back on the plane together, sat next to each Christian, Noland sat for the next drive. formance in the second half, helping tack on 18 to that.” other — same guy who flew with me there.” Takeaways from Iowa State’s narrow loss against No. 9 Kansas

BY NOAH.ROHLFING Jayhawk bucket on the other end put Kansas up @iowastatedaily.com three and sapped the energy out of Iowa State’s comeback attempt. Allen Fieldhouse never seems to disappoint, This game won’t necessarily dictate how and neither does Iowa State-Kansas. Wigginton and Lard perform the rest of the The home-and-home between two of the Big season. 12’s best this season was a split, with Kansas’s The duo each provide something Iowa State 80-76 win Monday night, evening it up and needs to reach its peak potential: Wigginton putting the Jayhawks atop the Big 12 ranking. has a shot-making ability that is matched only In a back-and-forth battle worthy of the by Marial Shayok on the Cyclones’ roster, while game’s Big Monday billing, there was much to Cam Lard’s shot-blocking was sorely missed look back on. against Kansas. It turns out, the little things are sometimes Prohm expressed optimism after the loss that what turns a game one way or the other. Wigginton would get back to his best. “He’ll be ready to go Saturday,” Prohm said. KANSAS ADJUSTS ITS DEFENSE “He’ll be better for it down the road.” If Lard and Wigginton are unable to reach The game was essentially won for the Jayhawks their 2017-18 levels, then the Cyclones will on a 14-0 run that pushed Iowa State from a six- have a difficult time beating the league’s best. point lead into an eight-point hole with seven minutes to play. HORTON-TUCKER’S AGGRESSIVENESS In the five-plus minutes, the Cyclones went without a field goal, missed two free throws and One positive for Cyclone fans after the tough turned the ball over three times. Kansas was, loss to Kansas was the play of freshman star effectively, putting Iowa State in a sleeper hold. Talen Horton-Tucker. After going through The Cyclones were able to tie the game up at MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY a shooting slump to start conference play, 69 with less than three minutes to play, but the Freshman guard Talen Horton-Tucker looks for an open pass during the Iowa State vs. Kansas Horton-Tucker had one of his best games of Jayhawks’ run set the tone for the final stretch. basketball game in Allen Fieldhouse on Monday. The Jayhawks defeated the Cyclones 80-76. the year at Allen Fieldhouse. “That was enough to get us to the finish line,” Horton-Tucker had 16 points on 6-for-15 said Kansas coach Bill Self. Weiler-Babb, leaving Devon Dotson to harry the Cam Lard and Lindell Wigginton against shooting, including a 4-for-8 performance from The key to the Jayhawk run? A defensive Cyclones’ point guard. the Cowboys, the two combined for just three behind the arc. adjustment that threw the Cyclones off their “I do think [Weiler-Babb] was more disrupted points on 1-of-9 shooting. His ability to score from everywhere on the rhythm at just the right moment. Kansas was in the second half from a rhythm standpoint than Lard lasted only six minutes before fouling floor and create his own shot is something that, more aggressive in running Iowa State off of what he was in the first half,” Self said. out, while Wigginton had three turnovers and at times, the Cyclones have been lacking. the three-point line and stopping the Cyclones’ was 0-for-2 at the line. Horton-Tucker’s progression — if it contin- dribble penetration, particularly from Nick WIGGINTON AND LARD GO MISSING Wigginton also had a crucial turnover with ues like it has the past four games — can ease Weiler-Babb. the Cyclones down 72-71 after miscommunica- some of the burden off of Shayok and make Self said the Jayhawks stopped switching on After a combined 26-point outing from tion with freshman guard Tyrese Haliburton. A Iowa State more versatile on the offensive end. Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Iowa State Daily LIMELIGHT 07 Stand-up comic to host contest

BY EMILY.URBAN @iowastatedaily.com

Pete Lee thought a standing ovation was the norm on the “The Tonight Show.” He thought there was a sign above his head telling the audience to applaud. However, standing up in front of the audience with Jimmy Fallon, Lee teared up. He will always remember that moment as the best of his career. Lee will host the Student Union Board’s Stand Up Comedy Contest at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Maintenance Shop. He has starred on TV shows such as NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and “This Week at the Comedy Cellar.” Performers Thursday night will have five minutes each to perform their set for the live audience and judges. The winner of the competition will perform as the opener for a professional comedian at a SUB Comedy Night and collect a monetary Photo courtesy of Pete Lee prize. Runners up will receive a certificate and Pete Lee will host the Student Union Board’s Stand Up Comedy Contest at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Maintenance Shop. monetary prizes. Lee started his comedy career at the University and in many different clubs. Last year, he moved to reason I want to do well with the hardest crowd a stand-up set and offers encouraging words to the of Minnesota. His friends signed him up for the Los Angeles, but that was not without a plane trip possible. That is why I think that I prefer doing young comedians choosing to perform Thursday open mic night at a club, and people came up to back twice a week. smaller crowds.” night. him after the show to ask him how long he had Lee said his personal style of comedy is 70 Lee performs at 50 to 100 colleges a year and has “The best mindset to be in when you go on stage been doing stand-up. He got invited to perform percent material and 30 percent improvisation. also hosted numerous college comedy competitions. is that you are doing this because it is fun,” Lee said. as a regular. He likes to interact with the audience and go out “The thing that I am always astounded by is how “Literally have fun… So instead of being afraid of “I basically kept doing it. You do your stand-up among them, but is cautious about how he interacts. good the comedians are at all of these schools,” that and have anxiety about how they are going to unpaid like your first five to six years,” Lee said. He finds smaller crowds harder than larger crowds Lee said. “I don’t know if it is access to podcasts or connect with the audience, just go up there and “You are just doing it because you love it, and you because every laugh counts. access to watching a lot of stand-up comedy, but I be really warm and connect. The audience is your don’t get paid for it. If you do get paid, it’s like $100. “One of the reasons why my comedy is generally have really found that the students that compete friend and they want you to do well and they want So I did it pretty much unpaid then I went out of socially responsible is because I think that that is at these universities are so original and so good. to go with you.” the road for about three years.” way more difficult than just doing just comedy that Their writing level is way better than I was when The Stand Up Comedy Contest will be at 8 p.m. Lee moved to New York City after he toured triggers the more vulgar senses,” Lee said. “I have I was growing up.” Thursday in the Maintenance Shop. Admission around. He performed on many different TV shows definitely done that comedy. It is easier. For that Lee understands the anxiety behind performing is free. Aesop Rock challenges himself with latest album ‘Malibu Ken’

BY TREVOR.BABCOCK growing in his car to describing his home as a simulation of living in @iowastatedaily.com a van, Aesop Rock does this in an unapologetic tone, implying that he isn’t attempting to change his ways. Even though you may not have heard of him, Aesop Rock earned This is a new step in Aesop Rock’s mental state, as chronicled legend status long before the release of this year’s collaborative proj- by previous work. Now he has accepted this part of himself and ect “Malibu Ken.” expresses comfort in that state as way to deal with more complicated Aesop Rock teams with electronic musician Tobacco to form the issues. “Maybe one day, he’ll go deeper/Really exorcise the demon duo Malibu Ken. Their self-titled debut is the first great album of at the root.” 2019. On the more narrative song, “Acid King,” Aesop Rock tells the true Aesop Rock, a 22-year hip-hop veteran, holds the largest vocabulary story of Ricky Kasso, a teenager who went to the same high school in the genre’s history. His music is synonymous with abstract lyricism, as Aesop Rock and murdered his friend under the influence of psy- complex wordplay, fascinating flows and immersive storytelling. Aesop chedelic drugs in 1984. The year is important, as Aesop Rock makes Rock’s music takes time to digest; many attentive listens to each track countless ‘80s culture references that serve to build a relation between is necessary for maximum enjoyment. Aesop Rock and Kasso in the things they both enjoyed. Tobacco fronts experimental psychedelic rock band Black Moth The beat is reminiscent of tension-building synth soundtracks of Super Rainbow and his appearance alongside Aesop Rock as Malibu ‘80s films. Aesop Rock is interested in the true motivations behind Ken, although seemingly unlikely, makes perfect sense in practice. Kasso’s murderous act, as the media in the 1980’s portrayed the murder Tobacco’s psychedelic and electronic heavy production fits Aesop as occult or a product of listening to heavy metal music. Rock’s well-established signatures. Even with the impressive density of Aesop Rock’s lyricism, one Aesop Rock isn’t doing anything much different on his end. He of his best abilities is to craft a lyrical and catchy hook that doesn’t takes a less cryptic, more personal and story-driven approach to lyri- cut corners. On “Acid King,” the outro serves as a hook of sorts and cism and themes in comparison to his earlier work, similarly to how paints a grim picture of the reality of Kasso’s actions, suggesting he he did on his last album “The Impossible Kid.” was influenced by factors beyond his depth. Aesop Rock maintains his twisted humor, strange topics and unique “It’s starting to feel like a nice night/Hold close to the highs and worldview, but this time his eccentric personality is highlighted by the white light/Hold close to the good you are drawn to/These woods more eccentric production that takes a bigger part of the stage than were grown to disarm you.” usual on “Malibu Ken.” The less straightforward, less narrative tracks on “Malibu Ken” On his self-produced “The Impossible Kid,” Aesop Rock opted for offer a world of lyrical content to explore. However, Aesop Rock can grimy samples, rigid guitar grooves and dark synths in his own low- Photo courtesy of Flickr craft a verse with a flow as rhythmically satisfying as any hook in Ian Matthias Bavitz got the name “Aesop” from a movie he was key production. Tobacco’s production on “Malibu Ken” takes Aesop hip-hop, making the listening experience without lyrical focus still in with his friends. “Rock” is “just from throwing it in rhymes.” Rock on a more playful route, painting familiar Aesop Rock person- highly enjoyable. ality traits in a new light. He seems much more at home with himself like a rat through your cabinet/Spaz, twenty paw-pads full of scabs.” At 10 tracks and 34 minutes, “Malibu Ken” is one of Aesop Rock’s on “Malibu Ken,” accepting his personality rather than battling it. Here Aesop Rock feels alone in his “rabbit hole” as he watches more digestible works and may be the most accessible starting point The opening track “Corn Maze” introduces Aesop Rock as the others, the “bunnies,” plunge into chaos while he views things from to his discography. private and guarded individual many fans already know him as. He the outside. He could be talking about other rappers, as he talks about “Malibu Ken” holds as much significance as any album from the repeats the phrase “I got some walls up,” which may be an answer to coming for their “cabbage” as he maintains relevancy throughout his rapper in terms of artistic evolution and personal growth. why he’s known for such abstract and cryptic songwriting. On this long music career, “twenty paw-pads full of scabs.” He doesn’t feel Fans will appreciate Aesop Rock challenging himself with a new particular track he seems to have more pride and ligh-thearted feel- threatened by the “bunnies” who get all the fame but nonetheless, production style, new revelations and tonal shift on his personality. ings towards his own isolated behaviors. “jump into traffic” while he goes undervalued but remembered. New listeners may be drawn to the project at first exposure by one of “In a lavish rabbit hole with no rabbits/Young, dumb dust-bunnies This track is followed by one of the most fun and humorous cuts, the most creative and talented lyricists to ever live. jump into traffic/Casually gussied up and done feeling unsung and “Tuesday,” where Aesop Rock details the sorry state of his physical Aesop Rock, Tobacco - “Malibu Ken” savage/Punk, we have come for your cabbage/I’m bad news, travel well-being and lifestyle. From him being unfazed by a mushroom 8/10 08 Iowa State Daily Wednesday, January 23, 2019

ICU pg1 “Watching people talk over each other, someone would make police department to receive ICU workshops, and the Des

a comment and then it was as if the next person didn’t even Moines Police Department began receiving ICU workshops to spread a message of “give respect, expect respect” through really comprehend or fully digest what the previous person’s in December 2018. creating a community of members. The members, called ICU comment was. We just weren’t seeing each other,” Marion said. Marion also said he has met with different universities in agents, sign a short pledge saying they align themselves with After prayer and meditation after the meeting, Marion said Iowa and has upcoming plans to meet with Drake University the organization’s message of respect. the idea for ICU began to form in his head, and during the and the University of Iowa football team. “Anything that involves implicit bias training, character time where he began to work out what it would be, he had a Oftentimes in diversity and inclusion work, Stewart said, counseling, the power of positive thinking, law of attraction, hard time sleeping at night. each industry has its own diversity and inclusion programs and all of these concepts, theories and ideas are packaged into Marion said he hopes to create “ICU Campuses” through people. Stewart said he sees the way ICU can be applied to the university,” Marion said. “They’re not new ideas. It’s just finding companies or organizations where he can partner multiple industries as a type of disruptive innovation within packaged in a user-friendly way for us to be able to apply and with leaders who have expressed interest and buy in, and use the field. implement seamlessly into our day-to-day lives.” a combination of orientation and workshops to introduce Stewart said while he believes the different styles of diversity Through ICU’s branding and messaging, Marion said he the rest of the community to the ICU message, as well as the and inclusion work are not inherently better or worse, having hopes to create a visible commonality to encourage people to collectivistic aspects of the “agents” and the focus on creating innovation and different people and organizations approach- approach even someone who is a relative stranger with respect, a community. ing the work in different ways is important in creating a more rather than implicit biases or prejudices. Vice president for Diversity and Inclusion Reginald Stewart, inclusive world. “This provides an actual tangible way of symbolizing being who previously met with Marion about ICU, said he enjoyed Ames Police Chief Charles Cychosz, who met with Marion that change agent, what I call an ‘ICU Change Agent’,” Marion the adaptability of ICU and its ability to be applied across in the fall of 2018, said he most identified with ICU’s focus said. “So instead of talking about it, let’s actually be about it.” multiple platforms. on mutual respect. The idea for ICU originally came to Marion after he heard Marion said he has met with different companies and “We deal with a lot of people in crisis and try to respect about an equity audit, followed by a community discussion at organizations across a variety of industries, including a their circumstances, while simultaneously working towards his alma mater, Valley High School, in 2016. The school had meeting with the Ames police chief and the Altoona Police solving the problems, and I think that foundation of respect, an equity audit in response to a race-related fight that broke Department. if it’s there, moves us forward much more quickly than if it’s out in 2015. The Altoona Police Department, Marion said, is the first not,” Cychosz said.

PRESIDENT pg4 happen on March 1, 2019. There will be these five initiatives,” Martin said. “The theme

WorkCyte workshops available to all faculty asks the question, how we interact which Fuligni said the backlog of deferred main- members within the near future. each other as faculty and more broadly as tenance has become so large that all necessary Martin also touched on the Action colleagues across campus. The general theme renovations and repairs cannot be completed Items to Enhance Campus Climate Faculty suggests that we need to continuously work to on time, but Iowa State is “really not worse off Experience Workgroup Final Report. The be the best academic community we can be.” than any other Regent university.” final report included five initiatives concern- The final items were finishing business Current president of the Faculty Senate ing faculty: Creating and promoting the Cy from the December meeting. The proposed Peter Martin also gave his president’s report for civility culture shaping campaign; devel- master’s of science in event management was at the meeting. Martin touched on the fac- oping campus-wide policies, guidelines and approved by the Senate. This proposed online ulty transition to WorkCyte that will begin practices against bullying; increasing access course is one of only a handful in the world on July 1, 2019. to high-quality child care; enhancing depart- and one of the first in the U.S. JORDYN DUBOIS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Martin said WorkCyte will simplify access mental interactions among colleagues; and The Action Plan Mediation policy and President of the Faculty Senate Peter Martin enjoys conversations with fellow members to Iowa State technology for faculty. Another becoming more inclusive through the equity, Resolution against Bullying and Intimidation before a meeting on Sept. 11 in the Sun way this will happen is through the Okta diversity, and inclusion initiative. on Campus Resolution were also approved at Room of the Memorial Union. multi-factor authentication, which will “There is a common theme that pervades all the meeting. Jethro’sJethro’s BBQBBQ TUESDAY $3 QUARTER POUNDER STEAK BURGERS $4 MARGARITAS AND LONG ISLANDS WEDNESDAY WING WEDNESDAY Courtesy of Joe Ravi The Supreme Court Tuesday removed injunctions on the Trump administration’s ban on SLOW SMOKED WINGS $6 A POUND transgender individuals serving in the military. MUG NIGHT $8 BUY, $5 FILL BAN pg1 solutions in our country, and time and time select beers again we see [the administration] going after of the act. Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, marginalized communities,” Blair said. “I Stephen G. Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and would like to see the administration actu- THURSDAY Elena Kagan dissented, while Justices Neil ally work on solving issues in a constructive 1/2 PRICE BUBBA’S BONELESS WINGS Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Samuel Alito, way. Let’s work on actual problems. There are Clarence Thomas and John Roberts voted issues with trans people in our country, and $1 OFF ALL IOWA CRAFT BEERS in favor. it’s definitely not in the military. It’s access “While this case does raise important con- to healthcare and acceptance.” stitutional issues, now is not the appropriate Kelly Shaw, a senior lecturer of political SUNDAY time for this court to consider them,” accord- science, said he was uncertain about the $4 DOMESTIC TALL BOYS ing to the official Supreme Court opposition consequences this ban may have on future brief. “No court of appeals has issued any political discussions. $9.50 32 OZ BLOODY MARY’S decision addressing those issues. No case “Obviously, the president as commander $9.50 16 OZ SOUTH OF THE BORDER raising those issues has yet been litigated to in chief feels that transgender soldiers are final judgment in a district court.” somehow a liability to the operations of the BLOODY MARY’S WITH A CORONITA Minock said he believes this is another military,” Shaw said. “This policy might very action in a pattern of Trump’s “streamlin- well be a test case and lay the groundwork for ing of the U.S. military and the safety of other anti-trans policies. However, it could 1301 Buckeye Ave 515-598-1200 our nation.” also just be something Trump and his mil- Blair had a different perspective on the itary leaders feel needed to happen in this Order Online @ jethrosbbq.com necessity of the transgender ban, especially case. It is hard telling where this might all ALL DAILY SPECIALS ARE DINE IN ONLY in the presence of many other issues. lead but could very well set a precedent that “There are a lot of problems that need real leads to other like policies — or not.”