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Police violation of a protective order Look I can name 20 movies right (contempt) (reported at 9:46 now where they make gay jokes Thu Increasing clouds, with a James Franco on Morgan: I where they didn’t get this kind Blotter: p.m.). high near 82. can see how he got tripped of thing but because it’s a movie June 4 82|66 somehow ... they can do that.” Ames, ISU Police up Departments Kyle Nikkel, 26, of 1419 Idaho It’s ‘Runaway Bride’ instead Actor James Franco has played The information in the log comes from the ISU Ave., was arrested and charged a gay man or two, but when it of a wedding for Hefner and City of Ames police departments’ records. with operating while intoxicated Mostly cloudy, with a high comes to Tracy Morgan’s recent Saturday was supposed to be All those accused of violating the law are inno- (reported at 1:58 a.m.). anti-gay tirade, Franco said he cent until proven guilty in a court of law. Fri Hugh Hefner’s third walk down Joshua Engelman, 21, of 4013 near 80. Southeast wind sees the gray. the aisle, but instead the Playboy between 9 and 13 miles “I don’t in any way condone what founder will have to seek solace June 3 Fletcher Blvd., was arrested and 80|68 charged with public intoxication he said and I am very sensitive in a movie night. Nicole Rains, 23, of 2823 per hour. and criminal mischief (fifth of- to youth,” Franco told CNN at “The breakup is a heartbreaker, West St. #1, was arrested and the amfAR (The Foundation for fense) (reported at 2:00 a.m.). but better now than after the charged with public intoxica- AIDS Research) Inspiration Gala marriage,” Hefner tweeted Jose Batres, 51, of 4606 Ontario held Tuesday at the Museum of tion at Hyland Avenue and Ross Tuesday, following the an- Road. She was transported to St., was arrested and charged Sat Partly sunny, with a high Modern Art in New York City. nouncement that his former the Story County Justice Center with public consumption (re- near 84. Franco was being honored fiancée Crystal Harris had ported at 2:02 a.m.). 84|70 along with designer Michael a “change of heart.” “Since (reported at 12:39 a.m.). Kors and said he understands we’re not getting married on Mihir Awatramani, 23, of 246 N. Austin Langfeldt, 21, of 254 how Morgan was caught in a Saturday, I’ve scheduled a Highland Ave. #102, was arrest- Campus Avenue, and Mihir whirlwind of controversy. “A lot movie: ‘Runaway Bride.’ Seems ed and charged with criminal Awatramani, 23, of 246 N. of the work I do is centered on appropriate.” This day in 1982: trespass and public intoxication Hyland Ave. #102, were arrested youth ... and to joke about that As former “Girls Next Door” and charged with public intoxi- Thunderstorms produced very heavy rains across kind of thing I do not condone at (reported at 1:55 a.m.). star Bridget Marquardt wrote cation and criminal trespass at portions of southwestern Iowa overnight on June all,” Franco said. Peter Heiligenthal, 21, of 2921 fact! on Twitter, “He seems to be Beyer Hall. They were transport- 14-15. The highest official rainfall measurement Cypress Cr., was arrested and “But I think he, like a lot of other handling this well. He even had a ed to the Story County Justice was 4.70 inches at Massena in Cass County, performers before him, has sense of humor about it!” charged with public intoxica- gotten into trouble because of Center (reported at 2:57 a.m.). CNN Wire staff tion and criminal mischief (fifth) (reported at 2:00 a.m.). Daniel Schumacher, 24, of Hubbard, was arrested and Daniel Freese, 26, of Nevada, charged with public intoxication was arrested and charged with (reported at 6:23 a.m.). operating while intoxicated (reported at 2:22 a.m.). A resident reported that a vehicle was entered at University Kayla Grove, 21, of 4112 Lincoln Village. However, nothing was Swing #305, was arrested and believed to have been taken charged with public intoxica- (reported at 10:11 p.m.). tion at Little Street and Welch Avenue (reported at 2:58 a.m.). June 5 Eric Ellinwood, 19, of 2121 Jacob Meyer, 20, of 2519 Sunset Ave., was arrested and Chamberlin St. #308, was ar- charged with criminal mischief rested and charged with public and criminal trespass at the intoxication (reported at 12:50 Marston Water Tower. He was a.m.). transported to the Story County Latroy Duckworth, 38, of 56167 Justice Center (reported 3:51 W. Lincoln Way #26, was ar- a.m.). rested and charged with child A staff member reported the endangerment (reported at 5:57 theft of several abandoned bikes p.m.). at Helser Hall (reported at 7:01 Larry Oliver, 57, homeless, was a.m.). arrested and charged with public An officer removed a dog from intoxication (third) (reported at an unattended and locked car 6:30 p.m.). at Lot 21. The owner, Kexin Ma, 22, of 2502 Aspen Rd. #1, was June 6 later cited for animal neglect Thomas Loyd, 21, of Nevada, (reported at 9:47 a.m.). was arrested and charged Marta Phipps, 51, of Boone, with domestic abuse (serious) was arrested and charged with (reported at 11:00 a.m.). willful failure to appear in court Jonathan Rosemond, 29, of (reported at 5:05 p.m.). 218 Lincoln Way, was arrested A resident reported being de- and charged with interference frauded by what he thought was with official acts (aggravated), a valid electronic auction site at contempt of court and public Schilletter Village (reported at intoxication (first) (reported 7:20 9:44 p.m.). a.m.).
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Editor in Chief: Jake Lovett Thursday, June 16, 2011 editor iowastatedaily.com Editor: Michael Belding ™ iowastatedaily.com/opinion Phone: (515) 294.5688 opinion iowastatedaily.com Opinion online 4 Iowa State Daily Editorial Media Law Palin nothing more than a Don’t chill free speech distraction By Claire.Vriezen iowastatedaily.com any state legislatures have at- Gosh, golly and goodness gracious, it is tempted to pass bills with vague Mand unclear wording in the past, time for the media to stop focusing on Sarah but the diction of Tennessee’s new law Palin. could get a lot of Internet users in trouble. Palin’s One Nation bus tour is entertain- Beginning July 1, a law will be enacted that seems to allow the possibility of a ing, but takes away from the real political Facebook user, Tweeter, blogger or news stances offered to the general public from the group being prosecuted for “emotional potential threats to the Obama throne. distress” suffered by a victim. The bill is an attempt to crack down on online harass- Yes, the field of fighters verbally sparring ment and revamp the state’s harassment to take down our resident president is rather laws, but the ambiguous wording has some lackluster, but that is no reason to not pay worried. In particular, images that are trans- attention to the most relevant election this mitted online that have the propensity to country has. offend could now be deemed illegal. The Palin is diverting attention from actual wording of the law is such that the “victim” of a harassing image could construed as candidates. She is equally to blame for show- anyone, not necessarily the person or party ing up and expounding upon her skewed to whom it is sent. Additionally, the image views of what the U.S. should be. Her antics need only “frighten, intimidate, or cause emotional distress to ... a person of reason- are damaging the already limited attention able sensibilities.” span Americans have for political discourse. Certain images are allowed, though: If a heavy dose of mindless entertainment those that have been deemed to have a “legitimate purpose.” But of course, the is required to force people follow the presi- phrase “legitimate purpose” is open to dential race, CNN has certainly set the bar interpretation. Some state laws could lead to trouble for some Internet users that cause “emotional with their daunting “This or That” questions While Internet harassment itself isn’t distress” to others. Columnist Vriezen argues such laws act against the freedoms protected something to be pushed aside, this par- by the First Amendment. Photo courtesy of Thinkstock during Monday’s Republican presidential ticular law is somewhat ridiculous in its debate. Questions posed included “Johnny attempts to censor “offensive” or harassing another person’s Facebook post is causing law unconstitutional before any damage Cash or Elvis?” and “Thick crust or deep images. In this day and age, it seems that him or her emotional distress and the of- is done to the rights of Tennesseeans. In nearly any topic will offend someone. fender could receive jail time or up to $2500 the meantime, will shyness of violating dish?” At least that utter joke of a program For many people discussing controver- in fines. this new law cause some to self-censor, for showed some actual presidential wannabes sial topics, it’s nearly impossible to address While it seems a bit far-fetched to imag- fear of being accused of harassment? Time demonstrating what misguided leaders they them without stepping on somebody’s toes, ine a situation in which someone is pros- will tell. whether it’s because the person is easily ecuted for a controversial Facebook picture, An attempt to protect victims of le- would be. offended, or the content is offensive to some. it is the potential ramifications of this bill gitimate harassment and intimidation on But from the examination of her 27,000 It is an outcome of people having diametri- that underscore the need for upholding our the Internet could now result in restrict- emails to the bus tour that has no merit, cally opposed viewpoints. highly valued First Amendment. ing the freedom of expression for those in While some internet users resort to When we allow ideas and criticisms to Tennessee, or simply create a state of fear this Palin coverage is denying the American mockery as a form of commentary (albeit be silenced out of fear of offending some- for many. people the coverage of the politicians actu- a crude one), many artists, cartoonists, or one, it builds a shield that people can hide In a nation that values the right of ally running — and dragging America further media groups create images satirizing hot behind. Such shields can deprive people of expression, controlling and threatening button issues such as religion, reproductive exposure to dissenting views and challeng- punishment for those that create “emotion- toward idiocracy. Neither journalists nor rights, LGBT rights, immigration or race. ing opinions. ally distressing” images is hardly a step their audience should perpetuate it. All someone needs to do is claim that I hope someone will deem this new forward.
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Letter Sen. Hamerlinck’s ‘go home’ remark a ghastly gaffe
Editor’s note: and there I gained an inside standable. But for you to sit the help of an under-25 crowd. Education Appropriations This is an open letter to Iowa look into the workings of our Matt England is a senior in there and tell my colleagues I hope there are a lot of Committee or sit through Senator Shawn Hamerlinck of government. The individuals aerospace engineering. to go home and leave it alone young adults — particularly open budget hearings. What’s Dixon. I met were all receptive to my is simply ludicrous. At least students — in your district. the point listening to open thoughts and comments. The growth is education. Booming listen and respect what they I hope I’m not the only one hearings if you don’t want City Council encourages stu- commercial districts and have to say! As an elected who writes to you. I hope to hear the voices of those s an involved, edcu- dents to speak their minds. It’s high-tech industries require a official, you are supposed to you, especially as an adjunct who are most affected by the ated, and conservative a real shame that an adjunct good education system. That’s represent the people. professor, realize what a valu- budget? Asenior at Iowa State professor like you doesn’t feel where it all starts. Education Not just the age-25-and- able demographic the student So, Mr. Hamerlinck, go University, I was unbelievably the same way. is an investment in the future over-with-a-full-time-job- population is.I hope you start back home. disgusted to hear your com- The decline of state-level of the state. Irreversible ef- people. Maybe you forgot that. paying attention to students’ Leave the political circus ments when a friend of mine funding has cost ISU students fects will be felt for years to College students are eligible to opinions. If you don’t want alone, and stop spending your from the Government of the a great deal. We face larger come if the state continues to vote, and I remember a certain to hear our voices, perhaps time worrying about what Student Body, Jared Knight classes and fewer sections cut the system. president getting elected with you shouldn’t be a part of the they’re doing up there. spoke to you at the Education and available class times. Lab I understand that the Appropriation Committee equipment that was outdated government must make cuts hearing. before I entered high school when necessary. I sat through Having been a member of is used in labs across campus. budget season while on the GSB for the past year, I can Classes are charging course Ames City Council. Having to AAR imagine that Jared prepared fees, and colleges are moving make cuts to important social for days, making sure he got to differential tuition rates. services while giving the Fire Auto Service Center his facts straight and hoping This results in a lower-value Department a seven percent AAR that the legislators would take education for us. We pay more increase (due to state-man- him seriously and listen to his tuition than ever while receiv- dated retirement packages) 219 Sondrol 233-9338 comments. ing less. stung a little. I served on the Ames Boosting the economy is a Cutting funding to the City Council the past year as primary goal of many politi- Regent institutions in this the student representative, cians today. At the root of job economic climate is under- Complete Auto Repair Services
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