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‘SNL’ comedian Kenan living rates Thompson comes to ISU Costs would go By Melissa.Garrett @iowastatedaily.com up 2 to 3.5 percent

From musical theater to television to By Alex.Hanson stand-up comedy, comedian Kenan Thomp- @iowastatedaily.com son has done it all. Having recently wrapped his 12th sea- son on Saturday Night Live, Thompson The Iowa Board of Regents started his comedy career as a young come- will meet Feb. 24 and 25 at Iowa dian on Nickelodeon’s “All That” and said he State to consider several items, in- never imagined becoming an “SNL” regular cluding bathroom remodeling at could be his real job. the Richardson Court dorms, rate Thompson will step away from his Sat- increases for housing, meal plans urday night schedule to perform a comedy and parking, as well as a proposal show for Ames audiences at 8 p.m. Wednes- for a new criminal justice major. day at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium. The Feb. 24 meeting will Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. take place in the Executive Board show. ISU student tickets are $20 and adult Room of the Alumni Center from tickets are $30. 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. approxi- Student ticket holders must present mately, while the Feb. 25 meeting their ISU IDs at the door. will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 Tickets are available for purchase via p.m. approximately in the Great Ticketmaster and can be purchased from 10 Hall of the Memorial Union. a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Richardson Court construc- Iowa State Center Ticket Office. tion Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, Thomp- The board will consider hiring son was the youngest brother in his family a third party to complete upgrades and had an extensive musical theater back- of bathroom facilities in dorms ground, though he said he was a quiet kid. in the Richardson Court neigh- “I was the younger brother, so I followed borhood, which includes Birch, my brother around a lot, and we played, like, Welch, Roberts, Barton, Lyon and sports in the street—a lot of bicycling, a lot of Freeman residence halls. football,” Thompson said. “I was quiet, but Bathrooms in the dorms have I enjoyed playing with my G.I. Joes and cars community showers that are not and stuff like that.” Americans with Disabilities ac- Scoring one of his first comedy roles on cessible, which will be addressed Nickelodeon’s “All That,” Thompson has with construction. The project an extensive background in musical theater would also add more privacy to and said he has always been known for his the showers and upgrade lighting “funny bone.” to improve energy use. “I guess I was always kind of like the Because of the demand for comic relief [even] in the musical theater- housing, the university is unable type deals. I would always have like a line or to take specific areas of dorms two that would get laughs,” Thompson said. or rooms offline, so construc- “[I]t’s like a natural thing, I guess.” tion cannot take place during As he got older, Thompson realized that the school year. The board needs pursuing comedy as a career and performing to hire a third party to complete on Saturday Night Live was the real deal. construction during the sum- “Just going from my first TV show expe- mer, a relatively short time for rience in the first place with ‘All That’ was the amount of work being done, awesome, you know? Every single day was Courtesy of Wikimedia according to regent documents. awesome. We had like really cool musical Commons The $3.8 million estimated guests from the very beginning, like TLC,” Comedian Kenan cost would be funded by Dormi- Thompson said. Thompson recently tory System Funds. wrapped his 12th season “I was a kid. I was protected, [and] I on SNL and will perform Iowa State is also request- started to go to school and work a lot, but for Ames audiences at 8 ing an additional $8 million p.m. Wednesday at C.Y. for construction being done at THOMPSON p8 Stephens Auditorium. BOR p4 City Council calls for input Diversity update

By Christie.Smith ter, more welcoming and a better @iowastatedaily.com Students eager environment for those that are behind them,” Leath said. to see change The ISU campus and oth- Council members brain- er college campuses across the stormed ways to improve an area By Lexie.Troutman country have experienced their known as the Lincoln Way Corri- @iowastatedaily.com fair share of racial prejudices. dor and issued a call-to-action for Murguia recalls an incident that community members at a special happened her freshman year at meeting of the Ames City Council It has been several months Iowa State during Halloween. Tuesday night. since Iowa State confronted the “[My roommate] decided it The Lincoln Way Corridor multicultural issues on campus would be funny to dress up as a spans an area of nearly 7 miles during an open forum with ISU Mexican,” Murguia said. “It was through Ames along the east-west President Steven Leath. just confusing. I didn’t know how running Lincoln Way. The group Latinos United for to get through that moment.” The city hired Houseal Lavi- Change spoke to administrators Leath said numerous meet- gne Associates, a corridor planning at the open forum this past Sep- ings have taken place to try to get firm from Chicago, to conduct a tember to voice their complaints the campus to the point it needs study on the area that connects about campus diversity. Emo- to be at as far as equality goes. Campustown to downtown and tions were running high, and with He reminded everyone that every other neighborhoods across Ames. time to allow the water to settle, decision that is made is not just Gloria Betcher, Ward 1 rep- Courtesy of the City of Ames they are now ready to talk about coming from him. Students can go online to the city of Ames website and provide feedback on the safety resentative, said the timing of the of the Lincoln Way Corridor. They can mark locations on the map as public safety con- their experiences. “When we make a decision study would hopefully maximize cerns, problematic intersections, poor appearance and more. Jazmin Murguia, senior in at the higher levels here, they’re student input. journalism and mass communi- not really just my decisions,” “This is the point where stu- A business workshop will take Tuesday’s City Council work- cations and member of LUCIA, Leath said. “It’s more than just dents can have input,” Betcher place from 8 to 10 a.m. March 3 at shop was a preview into the com- was on the panel during the open my experiences that influence said. “They are citizens of Ames.” City Hall for Ames business owners munity’s concerns. forum in September. She looked policy and decisions and direc- During the study phase, stu- and managers. Several council members cit- back on the forum and reflected tion as we go forward. We try and dents and other members of the “[We know] businesses have ed issues with mobility in the area about how she was feeling before have a major cross section of the Ames community can go to the very unique needs,” said Doug and safety concerns for pedestri- taking the stage. campus community involved in project website and submit input Hammel, a representative from ans and bicyclists. “[I was] obviously nervous those decisions.” on the project by completing a Houseal Lavigne Associates. Sam Schulte, ex-officio repre- but also empowered by the other The progress for equality survey or labeling a customized With the Lincoln Way Corri- sentative, said he was concerned students on the panel,” Murguia cannot yet be seen across cam- map of the Lincoln Way Corridor dor Plan, the city hopes to address with intersections in Campustown, said. “We worked on that to- pus; however, this does not mean with areas of concern or commu- traffic and mobility issues as well as where students frequently cross gether for weeks.” nothing is being done. It will take nity assets. Community members land use and development for the Lincoln Way and are forced to stop Leath was asked in a previ- time to have changes made, but can also participate in one of three corridor and neighboring areas. in the medians. ous interview his thoughts after the students are keeping their workshops in March: “There are not going to be Schulte said safety for pedes- the open forum that included eyes open on whether change is The Corridor Neighborhood one-size-fits-all recommenda- trians along Lincoln Way one of his students sharing their stories. coming. Workshop will take place from tions,” Hammel said. top three concerns. “It’s always hard to assume The number of students 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 2 at Zeke’s on After the firm collects sug- Council members also dis- you understand someone else’s wanting to be involved in this Lincoln Way. The neighborhood gestions and concerns from com- cussed concerns with under-used exact life experiences,” Leath issue speaks volumes. workshop is designed for input munity members through the commercial space and the general said. “You do your best.” “Seeing all of the people that directly from people already living workshops and online tools, the appearance of the corridor. He went on to say that the actually went that night, it was in the Lincoln Way Corridor. firm will create a plan of action for Chris Nelson, Ward 4 repre- majority of the students seem to over 500 people that attended the Directly after the neighbor- the city. sentative, said the corridor “lacks truly understand the problems on event, was like wow, people want hood workshop, a community The city will then be tasked first impression.” campus and wants to make sure to listen to us,” Murguia said. workshop will take place from 7:30 with evaluating the firm’s recom- Several members agreed the changes are made. “They want to listen to what’s to 9 p.m. March 2 at Zeke’s. The mendations and deciding which corridor could benefit from a “con- “There are some people that going on [and] they actually care community workshop is open to all plans to work into the city’s bud- really want to roll up their sleeves about these issues. That was very residents of the Ames community. get. CITY COUNCIL p8 and want to make the place bet- empowering. IOWA STATE DAILY

2 CAMPUS BRIEF Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 Weather Digital WEDNESDAY Mostly cloudy and foggy 31 Content becoming windy for the overnight hours 24 STYLE Weather provided by ISU American Meteorological Society. Nordstrom and Police Blotter celeb team up “The City” star Olivia The information in the log comes from All those accused of violating the law the ISU and City of Ames police depart- are innocent until proven guilty in a Palermo has teamed up ments’ records. court of law. with Nordstrom to release a line through their private Feb. 13 under the legal age at Pammel label design group. Find the Dr and WOI Rd (reported at story on the website. An officer assisted an indi- 11:41 p.m.). vidual who was experienc- ing medical difficulties. The Jessica Marie Kalahar, 19, person was transported to a of 2064 Hawthorn Court Dr SELF medical facility for treatment Unit 8038, Ames, IA, was at Linden Hall (reported at also cited for possession of 1:16 a.m.). Report initiated. alcohol under the legal age Music affects at Pammel Dr and WOI Rd your mood Kelly Jo Gourley, 23, of 229 (reported at 11:41 p.m.). Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons 2Nd Street Ne., Mason City, Dinesh D’Souza, who served in the Reagan White House, will lecture at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Sun Room Music is more than just IA, was arrested and charged Feb. 14 of the Memorial Union. D’Souza has authored numerous conservative titles. heard. It can also affect the with operating while intoxi- way you feel depending on cated, possession of a con- An individual reported the what songs you listen to. trolled substance, and posses- theft of items from a vehicle Find out more online. sion of drug paraphernalia at at Hilton Coliseum (reported Mortensen Rd and State Ave at 12:31 a.m.). Author to lecture (reported at 1:49 a.m.). Kyle David Osterhues, 19, of has authored several books End of Racism,” “Ronald Caitlin Rose Golle, 22, of 1207 218 Stanton Ave Unit 5, Ames, Conservative on conservative causes, and Reagan: How an Ordinary SPORTS Delaware Ave Unit 4, Ames, IA, IA, was cited for possession of has a 25-year career as a Man Became an Extraordi- was arrested and charged with alcohol under the legal age Dinesh D’Souza writer, scholar and public nary Leader,” “The Virtue Women’s basketball possession of a controlled at Sunset Dr and Gray Ave intellectual while serving at of Prosperity,” “What’s So substance at Mortensen Rd (reported at 1:56 a.m.). to speak at ISU Stanford University. Great about America,” “Let- to play Texas Tech and State Ave (reported at Most recently, D’Souza ters to a Young Conserva- 1:49 a.m.). Mitchell Joseph Schatz, By Alex.Hanson has been known as an out- tive” and “The Enemy at The women’s basket- 19, of 7250 Willow Lommen, @iowastatedaily.com spoken critic of President Home.” ball team will take on Tex- Officers responded to a do- Ames, IA, was arrested and Obama and makes frequent His most recent book as Tech Wednesday night. mestic dispute. The situation charged with possession of appearances on the Fox is titled “Stealing America,” Find out how it is preparing was mediated and both par- alcohol under the legal age, Conservative author News Channel. and his lecture on Wednes- through the story online. ties provided resources at unlawful possession of pre- and commentator Dinesh His book “Illiberal Ed- day night is titled “Imagine Willow Hall (reported at 2:24 scription drug and posses- D’Souza will present a lec- ucation” was a New York a World without America.” a.m.). Report initiated. sion of drug paraphernalia at ture at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Times best seller in the The lecture is spon- NEWS Willow Hall (reported at 2:02 the Sun Room of the Memo- 1990s and discussed politi- sored by Young America’s An officer investigated a prop- a.m.). rial Union. cal correctness in America’s Foundation, Young Ameri- erty damage collision at Rei- D’Souza, who served colleges and universities. cans for Freedom and the Board of Regents man Gardens (reported at 9:18 John James Morton, 18, of in the Reagan White House, He also authored “The Committee on Lectures. breakdown a.m.). Report initiated. 7250 Willow Lommen, Ames, IA, was cited for possession of The Iowa Board of Re- An officer investigated a prop- alcohol under the legal age at gents on Tuesday released erty damage collision at Lot Willow Hall (reported at 2:02 proposed 2016-17 housing, 85W (reported at 10:18 a.m.). a.m.). dining and parking fees. See Report initiated. Music duo to perform a breakdown on the app. Michael Angelo Munoz, An individual reported the 20, of 2911 49Th Street, Des theft of a cell phone at Memo- Moines, IA, was cited for pos- By Michaela.Ramm $15 for students; tickets for cism.” rial Union (reported at 9:37 session of alcohol under the @iowastatedaily.com the public are $20. Robin and Linda have NEWS p.m.). Report initiated. legal age and careless driving. The performance will been on the music scene be hosted by the Student for more than 40 years to- Emma Marilyn Marshall, An officer assisted an indi- The Maintenance Union Board. gether. Blueprint for I-35/ 19, of 2064 Hawthorn Court vidual who was experiencing Shop will host a perfor- Robin and Linda Wil- The musicians have Highway 30 Dr Unit 8038, Ames, IA, was medical difficulties at Lot 72A mance by Robin and Linda liams, according to their made appearances in ma- cited for possession of alcohol (reported at 1:33 a.m.). Williams, a pair of mar- website, perform “a ro- jor venues such as the The Iowa DOT has a ried musicians, at 8 p.m. bust blend of bluegrass, Grand Ole Opry, Music new plan for the I-35/High- Wednesday in the lower folk, old-time and acous- City Tonight and A Prairie way 30 interchange. Find level of the Memorial tic country that combines Home Companion, accord- out what those are through Union. wryly observant lyrics with ing to the Iowa State events the blueprint on the app. Tickets are on sale for a wide-ranging melodi- calendar.

NEWS Get the information you need to make StuGov to talk funding Salt Company an informed expands decision. will discuss and vote on a biophysics and molecular Iowa State’s chapter Senate plans to bill to fund the event man- biology. of The Salt Company is ex- agement club. If the bill passes the panding to Drake Univer- discuss, vote on The group is hosting Senate, it would allocate sity. See what The Salt Com- a conference for students $3,250 toward the sympo- pany is all about online. bill to fund club with guest speakers focus- sium. ing on professional devel- Christopher Perez, se- 108 Hayward Avenue Located in Campus Town: 24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-550-4900 By Zach.Clemens opment. nior in world languages Ames, IA 50014 @iowastatedaily.com The bill calls for allo- and cultures, hopes he will Phone: 515-292-8414 Find us on facebook! Corrections [email protected] cating $5,000 to fund this be confirmed as a united conference. off-campus residents sena- Student Government The Senate will debate tor. The Iowa State Daily wel- will discuss a number of a bill to fund the Stupka A number of fund- comes comments and sug- funding bills and possi- Symposium. ing bills will go through gestions or complaints about IMAGINE A WORLD bly seat a new senator at This event will show- their first read for different errors that warrant correction. its weekly Senate meeting case undergraduate stu- clubs, including the rodeo To submit a correction, please WITHOUT AMERICA Wednesday night. dent research work per- club, the GENRE club and contact our editor at 515-294- Student Government taining to biochemistry, table tennis club. 5688 or via email at editor@ DINESH D'SOUZA iowastatedaily.com.

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Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 NEWS 3 Salt Company expands to Drake

for not only college stu- Ministry opens dents at Drake but also at Grand View University, Des in Des Moines Moines Area Community College and Mercy College By Vanessa.Franklin of Health Sciences to get @iowastatedaily.com involved, Moklestad said. The new church will also provide a place for Salt Cornerstone Church of Company alumni living Ames has set its sights on in Des Moines to attend Drake University and the church rather than com- University of Missouri for muting each week, Mokles- expansion in fall 2016. tad said. The Salt Company, the “We’re in Ames, Iowa. college ministry of Corner- We don’t know anything stone Church, will expand about urban,” said Mark to both campuses. In addi- Vance, director of The Salt tion to the college ministry, Company at Iowa State. members of Cornerstone “Drake in Des Moines gives Church are searching for lo- us the chance to learn not cations in Des Moines and just what it looks like to love Columbia, Mo., to plant a college students, but to be church for all community in a socio-economic range members. where there is real poverty The University of Mis- and real need.” souri college ministry will The first vision meet- be the first expansion to ing for the new church in take place outside of Iowa. Des Moines took place Jan. The Salt Company previ- 31 with 124 people in at- ously expanded to the Uni- tendance. versity of Iowa in 2010 and Cornerstone Church to the University of North- will help finance the expan- ern Iowa in 2013. sion, but its goal is for the Iowa State Daily “Des Moines specifi- Des Moines church to be Hundreds of students gather at The Salt Company’s kickoff event on the south Campanile lawn Aug. 28, 2014. Salt Company is a youth ministry asso- cally we started looking self-sustaining within two ciated with Cornerstone Church. It recently opened a college ministry in Des Moines, allowing college students from around the area to get involved. at because even though it years, Vance said. doesn’t have a huge state “It makes us nontra- Company faculty adviser neighborhood, there could best partners possible,” always say is that there are university like some of ditional in the sense that and professor of political possibly be opportunities Vance said. “We’re not a lot of people who work these other schools, it still university students do not science, said he has noticed for people from here to help coming in as the Christians harder than we do, who are has a lot of university stu- financially give the funding many Salt Company stu- with those projects.” who have everything fig- smarter than we are, who dents,” said Josh Mokles- that is necessary to support dents interested in helping Moklestad said he ured out. We actually think teach the Bible better than tad, future director of the a church, but that being with social justice issues. hopes the new church in there are people who have we do, who never have the Des Moines Salt Company. said, when we have a large “We’ve had a lot of Salt Des Moines will not com- lived in this community chance to see what we see,” “We’ll focus on Drake, but population what we have Company students help in pete with other churches in that know far better than Vance said. “We want to we’ll have The Salt Com- the ability to do is start a the public schools, men- the area, but rather comple- we do.” walk forward with humil- pany be for all the college church that can reach into toring kids, so we’ve been ment them by finding its Moklestad said the ity saying we are not obli- students in Des Moines.” demographics that most doing a lot of those things niche within the commu- amount of people willing gated, just because we slap Having a college min- churches would not focus in Ames,” Tuckness said. nity. to help with the growth has the name Salt Company istry in Des Moines will on,” Vance said. “But I think having some- “To make the maximal been overwhelming. onto something, to see it do provide opportunities Alex Tuckness, Salt thing going in the Drake impact, we want to find the “One of the phrases we amazingly well.” Bacon remains popular despite health concerns began making appearances which then drives sales.” Pork has ‘warm’ on burgers, a trend sup- Bacon prices have risen ported by both improve- over the last two decades, spot in hearts ments in precooked bacon although an outbreak of technology and pork orga- porcine epidemic diarrhea By Allison Pestotnik, nizations. virus, or PEDv, contributed IowaWatch.org “Be inspired” is the to extra steep prices in 2014. new slogan of the Nation- Dermot Hayes, an al Pork Board. In a 2011 economist at Iowa State Despite links to health marketing shift away from University, said price gen- problems, including a health, it replaced “the oth- erally is a reliable indicator World Health Organiza- er white meat,” which had of bacon’s demand because tion report confirming that been in place for about 25 the supply of bacon is rel- processed meats cause years. The idea was to focus atively fixed. Hayes also colorectal cancer, bacon on encouraging consumers said the United States does has been popular enough who already enjoyed pork not export bacon “because in the last few years for pork to enjoy it more. Americans like it so much.” industry workers to start According to the Na- This is in contrast to pig referring to a “bacon tsu- tional Pork Checkoff Bud- shoulders, ears and tails, nami.” The trend is good get, administered by the which are sent to places like economic news for Iowa, Pork Board, more than $12 East Asia and Mexico. the top pork-producing Max Goldberg/Iowa State Daily million was spent on pork According to the Iowa state in the United States. Bacon continues to sell in high numbers in Iowa despite causing certain kinds of cancer. advertising in 2015. Pork Producers Associa- Bacon “has a warm Joyce Hoppes, head tion, some 40,000 Iowans spot in most people’s the World Health Organiza- Bob Brisbee, an Iowa lunch. Pork belly sales tra- of promotions at the Iowa are employed in day-to-day hearts,” said Brian Smith, tion that reviewed scien- City retiree in his early 60s ditionally peaked during Pork Producers Associa- hog production and Iowa’s a registered dietician nu- tific literature on the topic after a career in several dif- the summer for BLT and tion, said bacon’s popular- approximately 20 million tritionist with the Unity- confirmed that processed ferent kinds of jobs, said he club sandwich season. ity started in the restaurant hogs account for almost Point hospital network in meat causes colorectal can- isn’t aware of novelties like But during the 1980s industry. “To differentiate one-third of the market Des Moines. “There’s no cer and that red meat is bacon ice cream or bacon health concerns about ba- themselves they started hogs in the United States. denying that it does have probably carcinogenic as cocktails. He thinks of ba- con started to dominate offering bacon almost as a The last agricultural census a special place within our well, being associated with con in terms of frying pans and prices sank as consum- condiment,” Hoppes said. was taken in 2012. food culture.” colorectal, pancreatic and with eggs and considers ers started to worry about “People started liking that The omnipresent food Smith, who has an in- rectal cancers. Bacon falls the greatest sandwich ever fat, nitrites and links to can- flavor.” Tucked in a back cor- terest in food history, said under both categories and to be a BLT with Miracle cer. “There was a smear The volume of bacon ner of the Old Capitol Mall smoking and curing are is also high in sodium and Whip on white bread. “It’s campaign against bacon,” used in foodservice in- in Iowa City is Sweets and preservation methods de- saturated fat, associated salty and greasy and it has Brisbee said. creased by approximately Treats, a small shop offering veloped out of necessity with high blood pressure protein,” Brisbee said, who The National Pork 15 percent between 2009 an assortment of candies. long ago, but that studies and cholesterol, respec- grew up in western Iowa. Board, headquartered in and 2015, according to data The shop also sells choco- over the years have con- tively. “It’s a joy to eat.” Clive, started “The Other provided by Patrick Flem- late-covered bacon. nected eating preserved Nonetheless, bacon Throughout most of White Meat” campaign ing, director of market in- “There isn’t normally meats to an increased can- has become something of the 20th century, Brisbee’s in the 1980s to promote a telligence and innovation meat in a candy store. It’s cer risk. He recommends a celebrity meat in recent view was the dominant one. healthier side of pork, gen- at the National Pork Board. so weird,” Joanne Bergland bacon as a “sometimes” years, featured in every- Bacon was for breakfast, erally excluding bacon. But “Bacon is a meat con- said, working behind the food. thing from calendars to lip first and foremost – al- things began to change for diment,” Fleming wrote in An Oct. 26 report from balm. though it did extend into bacon in the 1990s when it an email. “It drives flavor, BACON p4 Ames citizens voice concern for I-35, Highway 30 interchange project

conditions. In 10 years, from 2005 tate appraisal. Community “The closure might be through 2015, there have I-35 was originally an issue in area for busi- been a total of 277 crashes, built as a four-lane inter- questions DOT nesses but over all it should one crash being fatal. The state, as was U.S. 30 in the be manageable,” said Char- effort of building direc- mid-1960s. A Public In- By Katy.Klopfenstein lie Purcell, who attends tional ramps instead of the formation Meeting took @iowastatedaily.com church right off of U.S. 30. current loop ramps will place during January 2012 U.S. 30 to Dayton Av- help reduce I-35 merging- to give alternatives and enue ramp will be closed related crashes, according improvements to the proj- Concerned citizens of and detoured during the to the Iowa DOT. ect. Since then, the project Ames and the surrounding summer of 2017 or 2018 The initial cost in 2016 was overseen by the Iowa area gathered at Crossroad for two months, May 15 is $100,000. This cost will DOT and Federal Highway Baptist Church with mem- through August 15. occur right away with $11.6 Admissions, according to bers of the Iowa Depart- They hope to not have million in 2017 to cover the Iowa DOT. ment of Transportation on a closure during the winter bridges and grading. “I find it interesting Tuesday to voice concern Katy Klopfenstein/Iowa State Daily months because of front- $4.4 million in 2018 to see what they are doing about the I-35 and Highway Ames citizens view blueprints of the proposed changes Tuesday. age roads and the weather, will be for the amount of now and what they will be 30 interchange. said Mike Clayton, the dis- paving, according to the doing,” Frandson said. Iowa DOT employees pen to the interchange. rectional flyover ramp, trict planner for the Iowa Iowa DOT. The improvements of were on hand to answer The project includes which is more of a direct DOT. “I think it is all about a flyover land and a two- any questions and con- replacing the northbound interchange. The improve- “It will be closed for a progress, there is a pur- lane Dayton Avenue ramp cerns citizens may have I-35 loop ramp, which is ments are being addressed two-month period in either pose,” said Allan Frandson, will increase the safety of while maps were displayed a circler ramp, to west- with the increased traffic, of those years,” Clayton who is a resident of Story the I-35 and U.S. 30 inter- to show what would hap- bound U.S. 30 with a di- safety and the pavement said. City and works in real es- change. 4 Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 NEWS

BOR p1 Rates for housing cy apartment rates would proposal. The regents will hear a increase about 3.5 percent, A full list of proposed Sudoku by the Mepham Group Bessey Hall and the Ad- report on the residence hall while Schilletter and Uni- rates is available online. vanced Teaching and Re- system for all three state versity Village rates would Parking rates LEVEL: search Building because schools. Construction of a increase about 2 percent. Iowa State is request- 1 2 3 4 of extra costs that were not new dorm near the exist- Summer rates would ing about a 3.5 percent in- projected. ing Buchanan Hall at Iowa also increase about 2 or 3.5 crease across the board for Complete the New criminal justice State will be completed and percent, depending on the parking. grid so each row, major add 784 beds beginning in location. For example, students column and 3-by- The board will consider spring 2017. A full list of proposed who buy parking passes in 3 box (in bold a request by Iowa State’s The fi ve-year plan be- rates is available online. residence hall parking lots borders) contains College of Liberal Arts and ing presented to the board Rates for meal plans would see a $5 increase in every digit, 1 to Sciences to establish a new states that all housing space Iowa State is also re- their passes. 9. For strategies bachelor of arts program in is expected to be fi lled. DOR questing an increase to The 3.5 percent in- on how to solve criminal justice. expects about 12,320 stu- rates for meal plans, which crease raises the cost to The proposed pro- dents to be living in uni- are required for students $148 from the current rate Sudoku, visit gram will transition from versity housing in the 2016- living in some dorms and of $143. www.sudoku. an interdisciplinary studies 2017 school year, down 500 recommended for most Metered parking lot org.uk major to a standalone pro- from this year because of students living in university rates would not increase, gram, “which will enhance den space being closed. apartments. but standalone meters on the visibility of this sought Iowa State will con- Students who buy a campus would increase after program,” according tinue to lease off-campus meal plan, which includes from $0.50 per hour to $0.75 Crossword to regent documents. spaces in University West a set amount of meals and per hour, a 50 percent in- The proposed major and Legacy Tower in Cam- dining dollars, would see crease. has already been reviewed pustown through the sum- an increase between 3.20 Commuter parking at by the Board Offi ce and the mer of 2017, when leases and 3.76 percent, depend- the Iowa State Center and Council of Provosts and is expire. The board will con- ing on which plan they buy. the CyRide Orange Route recommended for approval. sider extending the lease The default “gold” plan, shuttle would remain free. Criminal justice class- beyond that date. 225 meals and $200 dining Additional revenue will es are already available at Iowa State is proposing dollars, would increase 3.59 be used to construct a new Iowa State, but students an increase to most fees percent, or $136 dollars a parking lot on the northeast interested in the program for student housing. Most year. side of campus and upgrade take one of the tracks in the dorm rooms, single and Meal blocks, which are current lots, according to college’s interdisciplinary double, and with or with- popular among students regent documents. studies major. out air conditioning, would who eat on campus less A full list of proposal The projected enroll- increase about 3.5 percent. frequently than those living rates for parking is available ment is 420 students in the Eaton and Martin Hall rates in dorms, would increase by online. fi rst year, increasing to 540 would increase about 2 per- about 4 percent. The full agenda is avail- students by the seventh cent. Standalone dining able at regents.iowa.gov or year, according to the re- Frederiksen Court, dollar rates will stay the can be picked up in 1750 gents. University West and Lega- same under Iowa State’s Beardshear Hall.

BACON p3 a degree in marketing from pork-producing U.S. state, to enter. Wichita State University, Iowa celebrates bacon more “I feel like I would rep- counter on a December day. said he chose the name, than most. The ninth an- resent bacon well as roy- Across literature students 25 Architect Saarinen “I’ve never seen anybody using “bacon” twice in the nual Blue Ribbon Bacon alty,” Schafer said. “It’s just 56 Cousin of edu 26 In __ of: replacing ever buy it or talk about it or title, because it’s catchy. Festival will be held in Des a dream of mine.” 1 Appliance connec- 57 Municipal ribbon 27 Connection rate even acknowledge the exis- “It’s not just one slice of Moines Feb. 20. Schafer said an ex- tor, brief y cutter, often meas. 7 Cairo cobra 58 Rapper __ Shakur 28 Cowboys quarter- tence of chocolate-covered bacon, it’s lots of bacon,” “A group of guys start- ample of a question that 10 Selling site with a 62 Femme fatale back Tony bacon.” Gerleman said. “We’re ma- ed celebrating bacon as a contestants in a previous Half.com division 64 Sandwich choice 29 Fit to be tied Crème Cupcake in Des kin’ bacon.” kind of getaway in Spirit year were asked is wheth- 14 Point in the right 66 List catchall 33 Getty collection Moines also offers bacon- Gerleman said bacon is Lake, Iowa,” Brooks Reyn- er or not they’d rather eat direction 67 Sci-f staples 34 Le CarrÈ í s Smiley, 15 Batherí s facility 68 Rest of the after- for one inspired desserts: two kinds of higher quality today than olds, is a commercial in- bacon-wrapped penguin 16 No longer green, noon 35 Get-up-and-go of bacon-topped cupcakes. even 10 years ago because it surance executive from or bacon-wrapped whale – perhaps 69 Modernize 37 Fastener with A server there said that is less fatty. Des Moines and one of the whale being the preferred 17 Confederate 70 Messy digs f anges although she thinks they’re Joseph Sebranek, pro- event’s founders, said. answer because it would slogan symbolizing 71 How coal may be 38 Seeks, with ì forî f nancial indepen- priced 40 Picassoí s ì thisî delicious, she often has to fessor of animal science As he and his friends involve more bacon. dence 41 Provide with new convince customers to try at Iowa State University got older, they found it Sandra Ukerman, 19 Asia Minor hon- weaponry them. specializing in meat sci- harder to schedule a week- a German student at the orif c Down 42 __ egg Though bacon may ence and processing, wrote end to take the trip and University of Iowa pursu- 20 Swipe 48 ì The Dick Van 21 Thin soup 1 Launchpad thumbs- Dyke Showî surname not be the hottest seller in an email that pigs have eventually decided to host ing a master’s degree in 23 Plywood wood ups 49 Figure of high at Sweets and Treats or a leaner body composition a bacon festival in Des American studies, said she 24 Romaine lettuce 2 Review, brief y interest? Crème, it has fared better at than several years ago due Moines, instead. remembers seeing a picture dishes 3 Long (for) 50 Man with a van, other Iowa establishments. to selective breeding, not “We try to create a fun, on the internet of a cocktail 27 Literary alter ego 4 Inheritance perhaps 30 Slowing, to the 5 Naked 51 Emulate Cicero The Tipsy Pig at Pullman to be confused with genetic wacky, different event,” topped with half a donut orch. 6 Potent ë 60s-í 70s 52 ì Ace of __î : 2000s Bar and Diner in Iowa City breeding. “There is a happy Reynolds said. The festi- and a strip of bacon. 31 Great Lakesí __ Pontiac Food Network bakery is a cocktail featuring ba- medium for fat content of val has grown from fewer “This was something Canals 7 Stars in Kansasí show con bourbon and a bacon bellies, which is where most than 200 participants in you could only encounter 32 Speak harshly motto 53 Marriott rival 36 Co-founding 8 Animal trail 54 Like leaf blowers garnish. bacon is now,” Sebranek 2008 to over 15,000 in 2015. in America,” Ukerman said. SkyTeam airline 9 Khakis, e.g. 55 RN workplaces “It’s like an Old Fash- wrote. The founders have also “When I came here I found 39 ì Happy Feetî 10 Timeline chapter 59 Military assign- ioned for carnivores,” wait- However, Sebranek begun hosting similar ba- out people eat fried Snick- critters 11 Deceitful sort, on ment ress Phoenix Paintin said does not attribute the re- con events in other states ers so I know everything is 43 Small thicket the playground 60 Certain chorister 44 Sans serif, e.g. 12 Sap sucker 61 Family group in December of the drink, cent rise in bacon populari- and even in Reykjavik, Ice- possible.” 45 Razor-billed diver 13 Century units 63 West Bank gp. which she said has been ty to any particular changes land. The Reykjavik festival In an effort to promote 46 ì Isní t __ shame?î 18 ì Very funnyî TV 65 Debatable ì giftî popular at brunch. in the product, but rather to started after an Icelandic incorporating bacon into a 47 Sudden jets station At Jethro’s BBQ n’ a social phenomenon. acquaintance felt the coun- healthy lifestyle, the theme 50 Study guides for 22 Good start? Bacon Bacon in West Des “There is nothing un- try could also use a bacon of this year’s bacon festival Moines, customers can usual about bacon scien- celebration. is 1980s style aerobic fit- order a bucket of bacon, tifically,” Sebranek wrote. Allison Schafer, a Uni- ness. Horoscopes by Linda Black although the restaurant’s “Pork bellies are injected versity of Iowa junior study- This story was pro- most popular sandwich is with a brine consisting of ing journalism from Pan- duced by the Iowa Center Today’s Birthday the traditional BLT. water, salt, sugar, phos- ora, Iowa, said she hopes for Public Affairs Journal- (2/17/16) Jethro’s BBQ n’ Bacon phate, erythorbate (or to become this year’s Ba- ism-IowaWatch.org, a non- Disciplined efforts bring success wherever applied this year. Creativity Bacon is one of several ascorbate) and nitrite, a con Queen at the festival. profi t, online news Website bubbles with inspired magic, especially until August. Put your heart into themed Jethro’s BBQ res- process that has been in She has been following the that collaborates with Iowa it, and career leaps ahead. 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Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 OPINION 5

EDITORIAL Proposed rate increase too much for students

Iowa State sent a proposal to the Iowa Board of Regents that proposed increases for most of the various housing, dining and parking rates at the university. The Regents will discuss the proposed increases at its meeting in Ames next Wednesday and Thursday. Most of these proposed rate in- creases range between 2 and 4 per- Courtesy of iStock cent and follow a tuition increase The United States Department of Defense has increased the length of maternity leave. New mothers can now take 12 weeks to care for their newborn children. for this spring 2016 semester and an Paternity leave is much shorter than maternity leave and only lasts 10 days. Columnist Brase explores the need for longer leave and for equal length for the sexes. international student fees increase of $500 for the next three years. With the state’s already poor standing with student debt, it is discouraging to see the university wants to place an even higher burden on its students in all of New parents, no time these areas. A college education, especially here in the state of Iowa, is simply provides the baby more than simple No matter the case, if one parent getting too expensive for American Maternity, paternity nutrients. or both are in the military, it is unfair. citizens. Students in Iowa graduate Breastfeeding fights germs that A father is vital in a child’s life be- with an average debt of more than leave in military cause illnesses for the baby. Secretory cause he can take care of and teach the $29,000, which is ranked eighth most immunoglobulin A puts a protective child lessons. He can be the one his son in the country. Additionally, 68 per- insufficient for babies layer on the mucous membrane in the will come to for advice, and he is the one cent of Iowa college students graduate baby’s intestine, nose and throat when his daughter will look up to as what she with debt, according to the Institute By Haley.Brase the mother produces milk. should look for in a future relationship, for College Access and Success. @iowastatedaily.com Breastfeeding not only protects the according to Happenings Magazine. Iowa State ranks as the worst baby but it also can prevent the mom I absolutely agree with this. My public university in the state for stu- from having postpartum depression mom and dad taught me different les- dent debt upon graduation with an fter having a baby, most parents and decreases stress levels. More than sons. average of $28,880 in debt in 2014, ac- have the ability to be at home to 9,000 studies by the National Institute of My brothers went to our dad for cording to the institute’s most recent Afeed their child, hear his or her Health found that when women breast- help about their cars. I’m not trying to data. Living expenses like housing, first word and watch him or her walk feed, the hormone oxytocin is released be sexist, that was just one my dad’s dining and parking would be a large for the first time. This isn’t the case for into their body, which makes them relax. main hobbies. As for me, I definitely portion of expenses when students parents in the military. Mothers can also suffer from post- looked up to my dad. Children form go to college, so increasing these fees As of January 2016, women in the partum depression when they go back to bonds with both parents, no matter would only likely contribute to this military have 12 weeks of paid maternity work or when they are deployed. their gender. debt. leave, said Defense Secretary Ash Carter. I’m aware that soldiers have a Women have an ability men do The housing fees increase in While women have 12 weeks of leave, chance of experiencing mental health not — breastfeeding. But men have particular put students in a difficult men only have 10 days. Because of this problems after going through wars and hands they can change a diaper with, a spot. For most room styles, the fee huge discrepancy in time, the Depart- being a part of their families, but my shoulder to comfort a crying baby and increase would range anywhere from ment of Defense is trying to increase focus is maternity and paternity leave a brain to figure out how to take care of about $100 to $300 for the more than leave to 14 days. effects. their child just like women. Just because 12,000 students who are expected The department is attempting to be Unless they are in the Navy or Ma- women are the ones who give birth does to use university housing next year more family friendly. It has increased rines and pregnant at the time, a woman not mean men should have less of a — which some students may simply leave from 10 weeks to 12 weeks as an only has 12 weeks to spend with their responsibility. It takes sperm to fertilize be forced to pay because of a lack of incentive to join or continue working for newborn. Marines or sailors who are an egg, and guess who contributed to other options. the military and to be seen as an orga- currently pregnant or become pregnant that? The man. City Council members have had nization that cares about its soldiers at within 30 days of the new policy, have If the military family is close to base, conversations about Ames’ current work and at home. 18 weeks of paid maternity leave, ac- that is great for them. However, some housing shortage. The dramatic in- I’m not against women getting two cording to the Department of Defense. families go months without hearing crease in enrollment in recent years more weeks with their child — the more If they become pregnant after the 30-day from their loved ones. has only made the problem worse. As the better — but I am against women marker, they follow the 12-week time The Department of Defense in- a result, students are either forced to receiving weeks while men receive days. off policy. creased child care to 14 hours a day for pay increasing rent prices of private I would think the military would I know these mothers have chosen everyone in the force who are at work companies — driven up by the short- recognize teamwork since that is how the path of military service, which is and need someone to take care of their age — or for university housing. an army functions. Parenting is team- honorable, but what if her husband is children. Additionally, all residence hall work too. also in the military? This makes them seem more family students, with the exception of those The American Academy of Pedi- The husband would only get to oriented, but soldiers who are deployed living in Wallace, are required to pur- atrics suggests only breast milk for the see his child for 10 days before leaving do not have the luxury of seeing their chase a meal plan. baby during the first six months of life, the mother to fend for herself during a family every day after work. For once, Fees for most of meal plans and but then mixing breast milk and solid time when her body is trying to recover women have something men don’t — meal blocks are proposed to increase food until the child is 1 year old, accord- from nine months of pregnancy and a more time with their family. about 3 to 4 percent. Lastly, students ing to Mayo Clinic. delivery. Yet, I believe in equal rights for with residence hall parking passes, A mother needs to be available to Another worrisome scenario is if the both men and women, especially when which Iowa State requested to be her child for an entire year to provide man or woman is a single parent. The it comes to caring for a child. A child raised 3.5 percent, would increase $5 breast milk, but women in the military father would only have 10 days to figure should have as much love as he or she to $148 per pass. only have 12 weeks. Formulas and out a plan of who is going to care for his can when being welcomed into a new It is clear that some ISU students pumps are available, but breastfeeding child, and the mother only 12 weeks. world. continue to struggle with paying for college. If these proposed fee in- creases become a reality, they would make a higher education that much more difficult to attain. Many students may not have a Classic bands should stick to basics choice to pay these fees because of the housing shortage. Because students are graduating By Maddy.Beiwel the band instead of its modern with so much debt in Iowa, the state @iowastatedaily.com version. government should take more of a re- Bret Micahels has not sponsibility in supporting our public stopped making original music. universities. He came out with an electronica This year, Gov. Terry Branstad Guns N’ Roses is back to- dance track in 2013 titled “You allocated $8 million in his budget to gether! Know You Want It.” the schools, significantly less than the Well, Axl Rose, Duff McKa- I’m not a music critic. I requested $20.3 million in funding by gen and Slash are back together. don’t pretend to have some deep the Board of Regents. Original members Izzy Strad- knowledge of the way it’s made Obviously college graduates are lin and Steven Adler may not or anything, but I know this: essential to the success and progress be joining them. Replacement that track is bad. It’s forced and of any state, so it is time for our gov- drummer Matt Sorum and re- generic and shows what can hap- ernment to think of other solutions to placement guitarist Gilby Clarke pen when a holdover from an old our college debt problem, rather than may be left out as well. But still, era tries to conform to the trends simply forcing students to pay more depending on your knowledge Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons of a new generation in an attempt and start life out even farther behind of the band, you may know that Guns N’ Roses performs in Nottingham 2012. Guns N’ Roses was popular in the 1980s. to re-brand. financially. the fact that Axl and Slash will be If I go to see Guns N’ Roses, in a room together is a miracle in Thankfully quite a few bands received. I want to hear music from “Ap- and of itself. — Motley Crue, Poison, War- Poison, which was pretty petite for Destruction,” or “Use Editorial Board The band will play at the rant, Bon Jovi and even Guns N’ much the definitive example of Your Illusion I or II,” maybe Danielle Ferguson, editor-in-chief Madison Ward, opinion editor Coachella Valley Music and Roses — from the ‘80s outlived hair metal in the ‘80s, is also still even “G’N’R Lies,” but not “Chi- Maddy Arnold, managing editor of engagement Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., this the decade. Some of them tran- together. The band’s front man, nese Democracy.” It’s not a bad summer, as well as perform two scended the title of “hair metal,” Bret Michaels, has made a recent album; it’s just not the band’s shows before the iconic festival. while others such as Warrant career of having long hair, wear- roots. Opinions expressed in columns and letters are My mom grew up in the and Poison are stuck with the ing bandannas and being on a Motley Crue, Warrant and those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Daily or organizations 1980s, and while I was growing moniker forever. Motley Crue, show where women follow him Twisted Sister know to stick to with which the author(s) are associated. up, she loved telling me about in particular, went on a few tours around and try to date him. He’s their roots. We love these bands the stereotypical clothes she long after the ‘80s. In fact, the also taken a stab at other types of not just for what they are now but wore and about how big she band just performed its “final” reality TV and won season three for the nostalgia they instill in us, Feedback policy: would spray her hair to make show in Dec. 2015. of “The Celebrity Apprentice.” nostalgia for a time we were nev- The Daily encourages discussion but does not guarantee its publication. We reserve the right to it as voluminous as possible. Motley Crue’s music was Posion hasn’t released origi- er a part of. In a time when new edit or reject any letter or online feedback. But most importantly, she told wildly popular in the ‘80s, which nal music in years. The band’s music is constantly coming out, Send your letters to [email protected]. me about the music she used to is probably why the band primar- recent albums have been ei- classic bands like these should Letters must include the name(s), phone number(s), listen to. Music in the ‘80s was ily played its music from the ‘80s, ther greatest hits or covers. And be around to remind us about an majors and/or group affiliation(s) loud and confusing, composed even as the lead singer’s voice I don’t think there’s anything important part in music history and year in school of the author(s). of old styles blending with new arguably failed. It reveled in its wrong with that. Nothing against rather than try and change our Phone numbers and addresses will not be and included Satanic imagery to past and kept rolling; its first al- the group as musicians, but Poi- memory of them. published. Online feedback may be used if first name and last shock parents. It was a statement bum after eight years, “Saints of son was an ‘80s band, and people Classic bands should stay name, major and year in school are included in the and an experience. Los Angeles,” was actually well want to hear ‘80s music from classic. post. 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6 SPORTS Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 Softball season heats up in winter

only component Iowa State Iowa State doesn’t have readily avail- able is the standard 4-foot plays tourney fence for the outfield. For the weekend-long tourna- at Bergstrom ment, Iowa State rents the fence from Macalester Col- By Curran.McLaughlin lege in St. Paul, Minn. @iowastatedaily.com Tim Van Loo, head of the grounds crew, is tasked each year with retrieving It’s the middle of Feb- the fencing from Macalester ruary, and there’s snow on College and overseeing the the ground from a recent setup of the field for the blizzard. tournament. But, seemingly out of Van Loo was forced to place in this picture, there’s drive up to St. Paul with softball being played on a his grounds team Feb. 8 football field. in a blizzard that affected The Bergstrom Foot- most of northern Iowa and ball Complex played host Minnesota. Van Loo and his to the 2016 Cyclone Invita- crew were stranded in Clear tional during the weekend, Lake, Iowa, for the night. and the ISU softball team “You got a 20-foot trail- finished 5-1 in its first six er fully loaded and going games of the season. [U.S.] 69 all the way back at The annual tourna- night probably wasn’t a wise ment, which has run for idea, so we just stopped and six straight years, wasn’t finished our journey Tues- originally a yearly event. day morning,” Van Loo said. Iowa State hosted the first Van Loo also makes tournament in 2011 to cut certain that the field is safe down on expensive trav- and functional for the ath- eling costs, and Northern letes each year. One prob- Iowa was slated to host the lem he experienced in ear- tournament in 2012. lier years of the Cyclone Patrick Tarbox, an as- Invitational was getting the sistant director for Iowa bases to stay in place. State’s Athletic Commu- “What we ended up do- nications Department, re- ing was we [equipped] a called when Iowa State got couple of the bases [with] the emergency call. a cleat cleaner, spikes that “What happened was you would clean your foot- they were rolling the field ball cleats with we turned out and the machine that those upside down,” Van they need to flatten [the Loo said. field] breaks down and For the ISU softball they can’t get the field flat,” team, coming into the sea- Tarbox said. “Forty-eight son playing the home open- hours later, we were hosting er was a good way to transi- a tournament we weren’t tion back into competition supposed to be hosting.” before going on a five-week From that year on, the road schedule. tournament stuck as an an- “Just to be able to play Brian Mozey/Iowa State Daily nual event. on the surface that we’ve Senior designated hitter Aly Cappaert bats in the first inning and drives in a run against IUPUI on Friday. Iowa State doesn’t been practicing on for the have any trouble hosting last six weeks is a good ad- the dirt right away when we watch the Cyclones play in They’re sick of the cold,” nament. “Softball is a warm tournaments. The univer- vantage,” said coach Stacy aren’t able to.” the rather unusual setting. said senior Aly Cappaert, weather sport. [It] gets them sity is more than capable Gemeinhardt-Cesler. “We Despite the snow, soft- “Having softball in Feb- who had five hits, four runs in the mood to get ready for of putting it together. The don’t have to go and play on ball fans still came out to ruary gets a lot of fans here. and eight RBIs in the tour- season.”

COMPETITION FUELS PRACTICE

The battle at the 184-pound weight class between Pat Downey and Dane Pestano has led to more fire in team prac- tices. “It can only be good for the team and for ourselves,” Downey said. “It’s go- ing to raise our levels knowing that we’re battling for the same position and it’s go- ing to make everyone else around us better because they’re going to see how hard we’re going to be competing for that spot.”

special than just beat the top-ranked guys. All of his work culminates to his goal of being a national cham- Eliza Sibley/Iowa State Daily pion. After a takedown of West Virginia’s Bubba Scheffel, junior Pat Downey III attempts to flip his 184-pound opponent onto his back for a pin on Sunday at Hilton Coliseum. Downey has his game plan mapped out, maybe even a celebration. Downey said winning the national championship Wrestler makes late-season impact is more than wrestling — it’s a lifestyle. They have to By Ben.Visser tor,” said ISU coach Kevin tions, from nervous to excit- that says athletes who trans- Coliseum and 184-pound diet right, make weight, stay @iowastatedaily.com Jackson. “We pushed him ing to not knowing how I’d fer from Division I colleges debut. hydrated, stay healthy and up to 197 pounds, he had perform out there,” Downey to junior colleges have to And his hand was raised do everything else off the to make two pounds over said of his debut. “It was graduate before they trans- once again in victory. mat right. When one meet re- 184 pounds to be able to definitely a lot of emotions, fer back to Division I. He had never wrestled He wants to be walk- mains in the season, most still make [the] 184-pound but I was just happy to be Downey took 19 cred- before at 184 pounds. He al- ing around at 190 pounds, wrestling teams have their [class] the rest of the year. able to get the job done. It its last semester in order to ways wrestled at 197 pounds. so he can make weight any lineups set and are prepar- He was the first matchup wasn’t as dominant as it graduate from Iowa Central He went undefeated at Iowa day. At the national tour- ing for their conference and it was his first match of could have been, but for my and be eligible to wrestle for Central wrestling at 197 nament, wrestlers have to tournaments. But ISU wres- the year. first match, I thought it was the Cyclones this semester. pounds, but coach Kevin make weight three consecu- tling has integrated a key “He just showed his pretty good. Good start to He did it and passed all of Jackson thought Downey tive days. piece late in the process. competitive nature, he my season.” his classes. can exceed at 184 pounds. “It’s all about business Junior World Cham- showed how tough he is. Only two duals re- “That was probably my “He’s got an oppor- until March,” Downey said. pionships silver medalist And [he] loved the environ- mained on the schedule af- biggest obstacle of getting tunity to do some special “Like I said, I want to be the and Junior College National ment. He just loves to com- ter Downey’s initial match. here was the school aspect of things,” Jackson said. “He’s national champion.” Champion Pat Downey III pete — just a joy to watch ISU wrestling had already things,” Downey said. “Now competed at the world lev- Jackson said Downey first entered the Cyclones’ to be so excited about the wrestled in 13 meets and that I’ve got that taken out of el, he’s competed against needs to lock down his at- lineup Feb. 5 at Northern opportunity to wrestle.” four tournaments before the way, I can just focus on everyone that’s nationally tack late in matches but add- Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He had to wrestle up Downey stepped on the mat. wrestling, and that’s a great ranked for the most part — ed that his ceiling is pretty In his debut dual, a weight class because His season was just starting. feeling again.” the top-three guys, the top- high. Downey weighed in at 184 heavyweight Quean Smith Downey is a junior col- The Cyclones returned four guys — and he’s beaten “He definitely has the pounds but proceeded to couldn’t wrestle that day. lege transfer from Iowa Cen- home last Sunday to wres- pretty much all of them.” potential to accomplish [his wrestle at 197 pounds. Downey won 5-2. tral by way of Nebraska. The tle Big 12 foe West Virginia. Downey hopes he can national championship] “Pat’s a pure competi- “It was a lot of emo- NCAA has a rule in place Downey made his Hilton do something even more goal,” Jackson said.

ISU BASKETBALL

The ISU men’s basketball team took on No. 25 Baylor (18-7, 7-5 Big 12) in Waco, Texas, on Tuesday night. Baylor beat No. 13 Iowa State (18-7, 7-5 Big 12) at Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 9, 94-89. For the score of Tuesday night’s game, visit iowastatedaily.com. IOWA STATE DAILY

Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 SELF 7 Substitute health, not taste

By Brittany.Moon @iowastatedaily.com

Food tends to be a hot topic for many college students. Whether talk- ing about breakfast, lunch, dinner or nighttime crav- ings, it is on everyone’s minds from time to time. One obstacle many face when deciding what to cook or order at a res- taurant is how to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle without forfeiting taste. This endeavor can be difficult, especially when dining out, because the nutritional information about different foods and entrées is not always read- ily available. With this in mind, it might be better to cook at home more frequently. Although an obstacle found when staying in and cooking is the items re- quired in a recipe. Brittany Moon/Iowa State Daily These range from but- Replace unhealthy ingredients in recipes with healthier, unexpected alternatives. Quinoa can replace rice for gluten-free cooks, and mashed avocado can be a substitue for mayonnaise. ter to whole milk to mayo to canola oil, none of which high in minerals that some ternative to this would be The softer, the sooner you aigrette instead of heavy hard boiled and peeled, are overly healthy. How- may not consume enough mashed avocado. should eat it. If you plan cream-based dressings, slice them all in half and ever, alternatives are avail- of on a daily basis and as Avocado has been to cook with the avocado spaghetti squash instead of remove yolk. Set yolk aside able to using these prod- simple to cook as rice; sim- growing in popularity the in a few days, a more firm spaghetti noodles and olive for later (in mixing bowl) ucts in recipes that can be ply boil for the instructed last few years, and for good avocado is best. oil instead of canola oil. 2. Place halved egg substituted without losing length of time. reason. Greek yogurt flavored These small substitu- whites on plate and refrig- taste. Almost all of these Another easy substi- The fat in mayonnaise with different fruits has tions can have a large im- erate until needed alternatives also make the tute one can make in daily is mostly saturated, which been popular for quite pact on one’s health and 3. Slice the avocado in dish healthier, which is a consumption is almond is the worst kind of fat for some time. help one make better din- half, remove pit and dice plus. milk instead of cow milk. you. On the other hand, the Unflavored, plain ing decision in small steps. while still in the skin The first replacement Whether you drink skim fats in avocado are mono Greek yogurt can be used as Below is one way to use a 4. Remove from skin one can make is cooking or whole, almond milk and polyunsaturated fats; a substitute for sour cream substitution listed above and place avocado pieces quinoa instead of white or contains significantly less these fats are the healthier or ranch for many different for a healthy snack one in mixing bowl with yolks brown rice. sugar than cow milk and types of fats humans need recipes. might share with friends. 5. Add ½ cup of plain Although brown rice even more calcium. day to day. In a baked potato, for Greek yogurt along with the is better for you than Although many people Avocado also has 21 instance, it would cut the Deviled avocado eggs juice of ½ fresh lemon white rice because it is not believe it is incredibly more grams of total fat in a cup, amount of fat considerably. Ingredients 6. Use electronic mixer bleached, quinoa is still a expensive, it is usually less while mayo has 10 grams Adding a powder ranch • 6 hard boiled eggs to blend all ingredients to- healthier option. than a dollar more than the per tablespoon. packet to a cup of plain • 1 ripe avocado gether until smooth (puree While quinoa presents cow milk alternative. The Adding a few slices of Greek yogurt can also be a • ½ cup plain Greek texture is best) many health benefits, the key is to get an unsweet- avocado to a sandwich in- fine alternative to bottled yogurt 7. Remove halved egg main one is that it is gluten ened almond milk rather stead of mayonnaise is a ranch dressing. • The juice of ½ fresh whites from the fridge and free and incredibly high in than vanilla or chocolate to much healthier idea. Other options include lemon scoop desired amounts protein. It has nearly twice avoid added sugar. A tip when shopping using a food processor to • Paprika into each half the amount of protein than Mayonnaise is used in for avocados, depending make mashed cauliflower • Cumin (if you like 8. Top with a dash of what is found in rice. It also many different recipes and on when you want to con- instead of mashed pota- spicy) paprika and/or cumin provides a variety of anti- even paired with regular sume the avocado, is know- toes, almonds instead of Directions 9. Refrigerate (cov- oxidants and fiber, is very sandwich fixings. An al- ing how soft it should be. croutons for a salad, vin- 1. Once eggs have been ered) for 2 hours and serve All you need to know about wine

Pros, cons QUOTE OF THE of dirinking WEEK various wines “If you retain nothing By Emily.Schroer else, always remem- @iowastatedaily.com ber the most impor- tant rule of beauty In honor of National Drink Wine Day, which will which is: who cares?” take place Thursday, we wanted to share all of the great things about wine. We -Tina Fey all know wine is great, but learning a little about what ing wine possesses some is being drunk is always a negatives. It has been dis- bonus. covered that alcohol can ac- The basics tually lead to breast cancer. Let’s start with a few Calories can build up when wine basics. As we all know, drinking wine, especially wine is made from grapes. when more than one drink The grapes are grown on a is consumed. farm called a vineyard. White wines are the The yeast, which is al- most acidic out of all the ready in the grape skins, wines. They can cause dam- mixes with the added sugar age to teeth and other body and therefore makes wine. Courtesy of Thinkstock organs. White wines also This process can take Drinking whine includes both pros and cons. While red whine contains health benefits for your heart, it also contains calories, which will add up the tend to to have less anti- more you drink. White wines are good for lungs, but are the most acidic of all the wines. days or even years to com- oxidants compared to oth- plete. wines. are just carbonated to make Drinking wine provides wine tends to have less cal- er wines. Sparkling wines Different wines White wines tend to be more of a festive drink, many benefits. Red wine ories than all other wine. commonly cause migraines. Many different kinds of drier and sweeter compared while dessert wines are high has heart-healthy charac- It also has the same ben- National Drink Wine wines are available but they to red wines, which are usu- in sugar to provide a better teristics because of the anti- efits as red wine and white Day is a good day for every- are all broken down into six ally aged longer and tend to treat for after dinner. oxidants in the grapes’ skin. wine because it contains the one, but it is important to groups. have a more bitter taster. Fortified wines are The red wines help lower same beneficial ingredients know what you are drinking. The groups are white Rose wines tend to be a wines that have had any- LDL cholesterol. as the others. Drinking wine can be a great wines, red wines, rose little sweeter because of the thing added to them during White wine can be Cons of drinking wine way to end a hard day. Just wines, sparkling wines, lack of skin on the grapes in the wine-making process. good for the lungs and keep Wine drinkers may not remember to drink respon- dessert wines and fortified the wine. Sparkling wines Pros of drinking wine them healthy. Sparkling want to hear this but drink- sibly and have fun.

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THOMPSON p1 already in New York, which able face in the crowd, this is their one chance, and Getting to make peo- CITY COUNCIL p1 helped his transition from Thompson felt it was only it makes sense that they ple laugh for a living is they wrote the material [so] west to East Coast living. right to become familiar would want to remember definitely a dream job for sistent identity” to tie the we just had a great time. As a regular cast mem- with his comedy sketches [it],” Thompson said. Thompson. various areas of the commu- And then to get our own ber on “SNL” for 13 years, so that he could interact Thompson said one of “There’s not gonna nity that the corridor spans show [Kenan & Kel] was just Thompson has played a with fans properly and do the craziest things a fan has be many jobs that kind of together. like, ‘Oh my god,’ like it was number of hilarious char- them justice. ever done is cry. compare to this,” Thomp- Each member had just amazing, and like, ‘we acters on the show. “I realized that people “I guess like the whole son said. unique concerns on their are Hollywood superstars A few of his favorites would come up to me and crying thing is always “The projects will lists, but overarching themes right now.’” include “Scared Straight reference the show and I weird. You know, I don’t come and go, the people of safety, mobility and ap- Thompson went from dude,” “What Up With That would have no idea what like to see people cry—I will come and go, [but] pearance were prevalent. being a young comedian dude” and David Ortiz. they were talking about, want to try and cheer them right now, I’ve known these “There is a limited on Nickelodeon’s “All That” Thompson is known since there’s so many up,” Thompson said. people for 13 years—and amount of real estate that to getting his own popular for some of his other char- sketches, and that was kind “It might be like tears that’s just like the produc- we have to work with that’s spin-off show “Kenan & acters, including Rev. Al of doing them a disservice a of joy or something like ers and writers and crew trying to accomplish a lot of Kel” with “All That” costar Sharpton, Steve Harvey little bit,” Thompson said. that, but it’s still weird.” members...There are gen- different things,” Hammel Kel Mitchell. and Weekend Update cor- Thompson is a busy Working with so many erations of people working said. Thompson said when respondent “Jean K. Jean.” man, especially when he’s guest stars each week on there, and it’s crazy.” Hammel said the pur- he was younger he saw Thompson is also cred- filming for “SNL”--putting “SNL,” Thompson, too, gets If he wasn’t doing pose of local workshops was “SNL” as “such an institu- ited with a number of film in six-day work weeks, star struck and admits it comedy or pursuing musi- not just to highlight the areas tion” that he never foresaw roles, some of which in- Monday through Saturday. happens all the time. cal theater, Thompson said in need of improvement becoming a regular on the clude “Good Burger,” “Bar- On hiatus weeks, he spends “I’m weird around fa- he would probably want to but also to get insight on popular late night comedy bershop 2: Back in Busi- time with his family. mous people,” Thompson work for the S.W.A.T. team, local landmarks and assets show. ness,” and even lending his “I’m raising my daugh- said. “I just become such “like a kicka-- sniper.” to the community. Council “When we were on ‘All voice to “The Smurfs” and ter and being a good hus- a nerd and a fan and I get For future comedians, members cited the corri- That’ and stuff like that on “Space Chimps” among band, so that’s what my all quiet and awkward. I’m Thompson said, “Be pa- dor’s central location, name Nickelodeon, we were say- others. free time is,” Thompson growing out of that shell. tient. recognition and historical ing we were like the “SNL” With experience act- said. “Paul McCartney was When you go out there, significance as strengths. kids or whatever, but I nev- ing, writing and producing, Thompson enjoys like that, but he’s so nice always try to tell it, and Surveys and map tools er thought… I would ever Thompson described the spending time with his that I kinda snapped out of don’t let a bad show de- accessible on the city of have the chance to get on collaboration process for family as much as possible that really quickly.” ter you, ‘cause bad shows Ames website under “Plan- the show,” Thompson said. “SNL” and how ideas go and has brought his daugh- Thompson said there are the best shows; that’s ning,” allow residents iden- “[It was] such a far- from him to the writers and ter to work in the past. are several people to ad- where you learn the most.” tify both their positive and fetched idea [since “SNL”] vice versa. Given the array of hu- mire in the celebrity realm, For more information negative feedback. was such an institution.” “It’s cool,” Thompson morous characters that he but he admires people who on Thompson’s show, visit “It’s up to the students, Trading California said. “You go try and find played or lent his voice to, are working and being posi- the Iowa State Center web- honestly … community sunshine for the Big Ap- a writer for an idea you Thompson said he is not tive. site. members have the oppor- ple, Thompson went from have, or a writer will come necessarily trying to be “the He looks up to some of To learn more about tunity to define what those west to east coast almost to you for an idea that they funny guy” all the time, but his friends who are working Thompson, see more of his big changes will be,” Schulte overnight when he “got have, so you hope to try and he is definitely trying to be and raising a family. Q&A at iowastatedaily.com. said. lucky” and landed a job be in the mix and try and mindful of his fans who with “SNL” in New York. hang out with people and run into him on the street; Thompson described the see which writers can grab especially when it comes transition from performing ahold of it and turn it into to their attention to detail on Nickelodeon’s “All That” like 10 or 12 pages.” on remembering “SNL” to “SNL” as “pretty epic” Though Thompson sketches. 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