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Blue Sky Swine Taskforce Regents discuss new medicine center needs time By Paige.Godden location of resources and if it would University of Nebraska and said be- iowastatedaily.com be taking money away from other cause most veterinary colleges don’t veterinary sciences. have a swine program a number of for release The proposal for the Swine John Thomson, College of students from other universities Medicine Education Center was Veterinary Medicine dean, said, “I come to Iowa State. By Thane.Himes pushed up on the Board of Regents appreciate the opportunity to clarify The Regents also approved a new iowastatedaily.com agenda due to a question from any concepts or concerns people master of industrial design degree Regent member Michael Gartner Gartner Thomson have.” program, which will be offered at Last week Michael Whiteford, about the intent of the building. He said the center is “in no way Iowa State. dean of the College of Liberal Arts The request to establish the North America. changing the focus of our college.” The program will be a two- and Sciences, was under the impres- building was eventually passed and Gartner said he was concerned if Thomson talked about the strong sion that the Blue Sky Taskforce’s will be the only one of its kind in the building would represent a real- relationship the college has with the BOARD.p3 >> final report was complete, and that the report wasn’t going to be released to the public until all of the Taskforce had had the opportunity to read the final version. Writing This week, things are no longer definite. “Last week, I believed the report to be in its final form, but it looks like the Taskforce needs to meet at least one more time to consider making A novelist’s inspiration some adjustments,” Whiteford said. “I think we all need more time than we originally thought.” Whiteford and Chitra Rajan, chairwoman of Blue Sky and as- sociate vice president for re- search and economic develop-
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Crime Quarter’s statistics published By Kaitlin.York Ben Percy, assistant professor of English, draws upon his memories iowastatedaily.com of his childhood in Oregon to write novels such as his latest, “The Wilding.” He is currently working on a new novel, “Red Moon,” which University crime statistics from is set to be released in 2012. Courtesy photo: Benjamin Percy the Iowa Board of Regents have been released for the third quarter of this year, from July 1 to Sept. 30. Oregon experiences allow for ‘genre At the Regent’s request, it will observed through a literary lens’ receive quarterly reports of crime statistics compiled by the university public safety departments. ByThane.Himes In comparison to 57 students be- iowastatedaily.com ing charged with theft at Iowa State at Benjamin Percy is receiving national praise for his full-length this time last year, 66 students were wilderness novel “The Wilding.” charged with something from the fol- “Oregon is my muse,” Percy, assistant professor of English, said. lowing this quarter: “I have a trapdoor in my head that takes me back to my childhood in Oregon whenever I’m writing.” Pocket-picking Percy’s early life in the high desert of central Oregon frequently Purse-snatching influences his writing in a variety of ways. Shoplifting “I grew up in the middle of nowhere,” Percy said. “I was always Theft from building ranging through the woods, ducking under barbed wire fences, fir- Theft from coin-operated machine ing slingshots at jackrabbits. During those times, I was alone, and or device my imagination would often take over as I imagined myself as Tom Theft from motor vehicle Sawyer or He-Man or John Wayne.” Theft of motor vehicle parts or Like every great writer, Percy loves to read. accessories “Growing up, I always had a book in my hand,” Percy said. “I loved All other larceny genre books most of all as a kid.” Percy graduated with honors from Brown University. The year-to-date number of stu- “In college, I was practically forbidden to write genre,” Percy said. dents charged with theft is 186; 197 “I had to read a lot more ‘literary’ books, and my tastes have kind of had been charged at this time last hybridized as a result.” >> Along with his tastes, Percy’s writing style has also changed since STATISTICS.p3 being introduced to more intellectual novels. “I write genre observed through a literary lens,” Percy said. “Genre is great for a number of reasons, namely the fast-moving and cleanly-
Human Sciences PERCY.p3 >> Students honored as Margaret Sloss Women’s Center marshals ChickLit’s invites new members By Molly.Halferty iowastatedaily.com Center hosts its first The College of Human Sciences will be recognizing three undergradu- book club meeting Club’s book list ate student honorees at the fall com- January: mencement ceremony Dec. 17. By Carmen.Leng “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Hillary Rodgers, senior in elemen- iowastatedaily.com Atwood tary education; Abbie Marsh, senior “Feminism is for Everybody” by in family and consumer science The Margaret Sloss Women’s Bell Hooks education and studies; and Jessica Center hosted its first book club February: Crawford, senior in child, adult and meeting Thursday, and beginning “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett family services, will be recognized as next semester, the club will meet March: CHS graduation marshals. monthly. “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” Rodgers was on the Dean’s List The meeting consisted of 11 fac- by Stieg Larsson from 2006 to 2010, was a member ulty members and students, all en- April: “Red Tent” by Anita Diamant of the ISU Honors Program and thusiastic to read and talk about the Members of ChickLit’s talk Thursday at the Margaret Sloss House about what was a peer mentor for the Preparing books. they read. The group next meets Jan. 20. Photo: Tsubasa Shigehara/Iowa State Tomorrow’s Teachers Learning The book club is exciting to Betty Daily Community. Baker, program assistant for the books. I want to have conversations She said her experience as a peer Intensive English and Orientation cause it will make it interesting with The women decided to take a vote about the books and discuss any mentor was what made her stand out Program, because “everyone wants all the different age groups’ perspec- on which five books they were inter- questions that came up for you while among other students, because she to be here, and everyone wants to tives,” said Sarah Thies, sophomore ested in reading about throughout reading.” was able to become closer with not read the books.” in construction engineering. the remainder of the year. Students and faculty members only students, but faculty and staff The women engaged in the The first gathering consisted of The women took into consider- can find the books on amazon.com, as well. Rodgers is currently student club came up with the group name, going over a list of books that Penny ation when choosing the books that at Parks Library and Ames Public teaching at Gray Elementary School ChickLit’s. Rice, book club facilitator and direc- they wanted a mix of time periods, Library and at the used book store, in Chicago. ChickLit’s is offered to students, tor of MSWC, assembled by gather- topics, authors and a good balance Firehouse, in downtown Ames. “I’m originally from Minneapolis, but staff members are also encour- ing information from other women’s between depressing and happy The book club will meet from so having an urban teaching experi- aged to come. centers across the nation. The mem- stories. noon to 1 p.m. the following dates: “It’s nice to have a wide range of bers in the book club could also sug- Penny Rice explained to every- Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 24 and April COMMENCEMENT.p3 >> people involved in the book club be- gest any books they wished. one, “I will not be lecturing about the 21. PAGE 2 | Iowa State Daily | Friday, December 10, 2010 Weather | Provided by ISU Meteorology Club Daily Snapshot Gorgeous, mostly sunny Fri day with light winds. 32|42 Freezing rain chance late.
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Calendar FRIDAY FRIDAY CODAC Fall Art Sale Retirement Reception When: When: noon to 5 p.m. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. What: What: Annual fall sale of Retirement reception DEAD WEEK: Finals week gives students plenty to study work by students for professor Max Da Bin Lee, junior in animal science, studies for his final in Animal Science 235 during Dead Week. in the integrated Porter, a member of Photo: Yue Wu/Iowa State Daily studio arts program, the ISU civil, con- sponsored by CODAC struction and envi- (College of Design Art ronmental engineer- Club). ing faculty since 1966. Ames, ISU Police The information in the log comes from the ISU and City of Ames police departments’ records. Where: Where: Departments All those accused of violating the law are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Lobby, College of South Ballroom, Police Blotter: Design Memorial Union Dec. 6 Muhamed Dizdarevic, 23, of Dartmoor Lane, was arrested vehicle mirror. (reported at 8:34 Clive, was arrested and charged and charged with drug para- p.m.) FRIDAY FRIDAY Thomas Flaws, 27, 139 N. with drug paraphernalia and phernalia and operating while Sheldon Ave., was arrested and William Green, 19, 2241 Willow possession of a controlled sub- intoxicated, second offense. Hall, was arrested and charged charged with operating while stance. (reported at 6:50 p.m.) (reported at 1 a.m.) Christmas dance social Men’s hockey intoxicated, second offense. with prohibited acts. (reported at When: When: (reported at 1:09 a.m.) Daweyn Albertsen, 5325 Lindsey Gates, 21, 2407 Knapp 9:01 p.m.) 2 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Frederiksen Court, reported St., was arrested and charged Brian Campbell, 27, 3334 damage to a vehicle. The inci- with operating while intoxicated. Dec. 8 What: What: Morningside St., was arrested dent occurred sometime since (reported at 1:05 a.m.) Joseph Wernau, 23, 109 S. Free dance social ISU men’s hockey and charged with serious as- Dec. 4. (reported at 9:08 p.m.) Russell Ave., was arrested and sault. (reported at 8:30 a.m.) Vehicles driven by Alexandria charged with operating while Christmas party team takes on the A vehicle was towed after it was Aldinger and Elissa Olson were An individual reported being intoxicated. (reported at 2:08 hosted by the ISU University of Iowa determined the driver had no in- involved in a property damage a.m.) harassed by an acquaintance. surance. (reported at 9:32 p.m.) collision. (reported at 9:24 a.m.) Ballroom Dance Club. Hawkeyes in an- (reported at 11:38 a.m.) The jewelry that was reported Singles welcome. other Cy-Hawk A resident reported the theft of stolen Dec. 7 was found in the A staff member reported some- jewelry. (reported at 12:25 p.m.) Casual dress. Indoor match-up. one attempted to gain entry into Dec. 7 individual’s apartment; the theft Alius Lapinskas, 4837 Helser case is unfounded. (reported at shoes or socks must Where: two rooms. (reported at 3:40 Nicholas Jackson, 56, 3316 be worn in the studio. Ames/ISU Ice Arena p.m.) Hall, reported damage to a 8:02 a.m.) Where: Cost: 196 Forker $5 to $10 Celebrity News SATURDAY SATURDAY Notes and events. Farm House exhibition “You’re a Good Man, When: Charlie Brown” Stern, whose show airs from rating is equated with pornogra- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. When: Wesley Snipes begins Shock jock Howard Stern serving 3-year sentence re-ups at Sirius XM radio 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. EST Monday phy in many theater owners’ and What: 7:30 p.m. through Thursday, freed himself movie-goers’ minds. Actor Wesley Snipes has ar- After all his threats to leave, and Celebrate the history What: from the confines of terrestrial With an R rating, those younger rived at a federal prison in others’ speculation on where he radio on Dec. 16, 2005, after and joy of the holidays ISU Theatre per Pennsylvania to begin serving a might go, Howard Stern is stay- than 17 can see the film if hosting a wildly popular show they’re accompanied by an adult. at the Farm House’s forms this musical three-year sentence for failure ing put at Sirius XM. syndicated by a division of CBS “Christmas 1870s” for the entire family. to file income tax returns. The loose-lipped shock jock an- Corp. Along with arguments from Weinstein, the appeals board exhibition Where: Federal Prisons spokesman Ed nounced on his show Thursday He had frequently tested and Ross says Snipes entered the that he has signed a new five- heard from ratings board Where: Fisher Theater sparred with the regulatory FCC chairman Joan Graves, who Federal Correctional Institution year contract with the satellite during his 25-year run on the Farm House Museum Cost: McKean on Thursday morning. radio company. presented the rationale for the public airwaves, often having his original NC-17 rating. $18 for adults, $16 He had been ordered to arrive The deal, which runs through morning show bleeped by cen- for seniors, $11 for by noon. the end of 2015, provides that sors, much to his ire. “Blue Valentine” director Derek students The minimum security Sirius XM can now transmit Cianfrance said the rating prison camp in the northwestern Stern’s show to mobile devices. change was a win for “free Pennsylvania town of Lewis Run No other terms will be dis- MPAA overturns NC-17 speech and artistic integrity.” is worlds away from the harsh closed, the company said. rating on ‘Blue Valentine’ “We believed in presenting rela- SATURDAY SUNDAY prison fortresses depicted in the tionships and sexuality with an Stern had been locked for Michelle Williams and Ryan Snipes’ films “Undisputed” and months in stormy negotia- honesty and truthfulness often Recycled Wrapping Argentine Tango with “Brooklyn’s Finest.” Gosling’s marital drama “Blue lacking in the grand tradition tions as his original five-year Valentine” on Wednesday won When: Valerie Williams The minimum-security camp contract with Sirius radio, worth of Hollywood sensationalism,” a rare appeal of its adults- Cianfrance said. 10 a.m. to noon When: doesn’t have fences around its a breathtaking $500 million, only NC-17 rating and will go What: 4 to 7 p.m. perimeter and the 300 nonvio- neared its expiration just days into theaters with an R rating Ratings appeals are rare at the lent inmates live in barracks that from now. instead. MPAA, which rates 800 to 900 Reiman Gardens’ What: feature two-man rooms. movies a year and reports that Sirius and then-rival XM radio Motion Picture Association Indoor Horticulturist, This Milonga (dance The 48-year-old Snipes was merged in 2008. fewer than a dozen typically are Betsy Eness shows party) is a multi-level of American spokeswoman appealed. convicted in 2008 on three Growing doubts from observers Elizabeth Kaltman said the tips and techniques class with lots of time misdemeanor counts of willful that Stern would stay had fueled rating was changed after the Films initially are classified by for creating beautiful to enjoy the music failure to file income tax returns. a guessing game of where the group’s appeals board viewed the ratings board, made up of Several last minute appeals that self-proclaimed “King of All the film and heard arguments parents with no previous con- and sustainable gift and dance. would have delayed his impris- nection to the movie industry. wrapping. Where: Media” might land: to Internet from Harvey Weinstein, whose onment were denied. radio, premium cable TV, even Weinstein Co. is releasing it. Appeals are decided by a panel Where: Workspace, Memorial of film professionals. back to terrestrial radio, where The drama initially drew the NC- Reiman Gardens Union he once reigned while clashing 17 rating for a “scene of explicit The film hits theaters Dec. 31, with federal regulators over his sexual content.” just in time to qualify for the sometimes raunchy content. Academy Awards. The film now carries an R rating Earlier this week on his show, for “strong graphic sexual con- Williams and Gosling, both past he vowed in typically salty, and tent, language, and a beating.” Oscar nominees, have awards uncensored, fashion that he buzz for their roles as a couple would not accept a pay cut if he “I am so appreciative that the in a crumbling marriage. stayed at Sirius XM. But Stern MPAA was gracious enough remains the company’s biggest to reconsider their rating of marquee name and customer the film,” Gosling said in a Screenwriter takes Palin to :HZLOOEHFORVHGIRUWKH draw among its more than 135 statement. task on Alaska caribou hunt channels of commercial-free The most explicit sequence music and talk. A Hollywood screenwriter Aaron in “Blue Valentine” is a scene Sorkin is calling former Alaska :LQWHU+ROLGD\%UHDN “Howard forever changed radio in which Gosling’s character Gov. Sarah Palin a “witless and was instrumental in putting performs oral sex on Williams’ bully” after her cable television Sirius on the map when he first character. travelogue series featured her launched on satellite radio,” said An NC-17 rating would have shooting a caribou. 'HFHPEHU Mel Karmazin, chief executive prohibited those under 17 from In Sunday’s episode of “Sarah ,I\RXZRXOGOLNHWRDGYHUWLVH officer of Sirius XM. attending and could have been a kiss of death for the film, as that Palin’s Alaska,” the 2008 LQWKH,RZD6WDWH'DLO\RQ Republican vice presidential candidate hunted north of the Arctic Circle. 0RQ-DQXDU\ In a Facebook posting, she wrote that unless people have GHDGOLQH Don’t Let Back or Neck Pain never eaten meat, they shouldn’t :HG-DQXDU\ condemn the episode. Get You Down Sorkin, who wrote the script for “The Social Network,” said in an 7XHV-DQXDU\RU:HG-DQXDU\ Our experienced staff can help with: article for The Huffington Post GHDGOLQH that Palin didn’t kill the caribou c 7KXUV-DQXDU\ s (EADA HES for food, just for fun. s .EcK PAIN He said he couldn’t distinguish m between that and Philadelphia s 4IGHT USCLES Eagles’ quarterback Michael 'RQ¶WIRUJHW s ,owER BAcK PAIN Vick’s role in a dogfighting ring,