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The order directs 12 federal agencies to $164.6 million “take appropriate steps, in a manner consis- in Iowa State tent with applicable law, including the First Amendment, to ensure institutions that research funding receive Federal research or education grants promote free inquiry, including through targeted compliance with all applicable Federal laws, regulations, and policies.” BY DEVYN.LEESON Regardless of whether or not Iowa State @iowastatedaily.com could potentially violate any of the mea- sures in the order, some have said the order A recent executive order signed by itself seems to be more of a symbolic move President Donald Trump aims to threaten that does not have a clear enforcement federal funding at any public university that mechanism. does not support the first amendment. “From what I can tell it is mainly rhetorical “Every year the federal government pro- and not substantive,” said David Andersen, vides educational institutions with more than assistant political science professor in an $35 billion dollars in research funding; all of email correspondence with the Daily. “I have that money is now at stake,” Trump said at the no idea of what he is actually proposing to signing. “That’s a lot of money. They’re going do, other than appearing to do what his base to have to not like your views a lot, right? If wants (clamp down on leftist universities). a college or university does not allow you to Without some kind of enforcement mech- speak, we will not give them money.” anism, which I have heard nothing about, Of this $35 billion, Iowa State currently it seems like he was just trying to get some receives $164.6 million from seven separate friendly news about his actions. federal agencies — a record amount of fed- “At this point, I don’t see much coming eral research funding for the university — but from it. I think it is just a toothless order to Iowa State isn’t worried about losing these whip up some news coverage that makes it funds as they plan to “follow any processes look like he has done something when he that the administration develops related to really hasn’t.” these requirements,” according to a statement This executive order comes in the midst from John McCarroll, executive director of of multiple free speech debates on Iowa the University Relations at Iowa State. State’s campus surrounding issues as recent as “As a public university, Iowa State embraces February when student government endorsed the principles of the First Amendment as part a discriminatory bill involving campus speech, of our core mission,” McCarroll said in the a white nationalist speaker coming to Iowa statement. “We support the rights of campus State’s campus and issues going back to community members to freely express them- November of 2018 when white supremacist selves, and we encourage them to exercise chalkings were erased at the so-called “free

these rights in the context of our Principles of speech zone.” Community, which advocate mutual respect FREE SPEECH pg4 and thoughtful dialogue.” ALISON DONAGHY/ IOWA STATE DAILY Campus climate survey deadline soon approaching

BY MARY.VALENTINE the opportunity to anonymously have made a change on our campus that participation is important for @iowastatedaily.com voice issues relating to sexual since. Among these changes and all students, even if they have not assault and misconduct on campus. implementations are increased experienced sexual assault or mis- Students are encouraged to The results of the survey will be education on Title IX, enhance- conduct. Everyone’s perspective on finish the Campus Climate survey used to shape campus policies and ments to the Sexual Misconduct our campus’ climate is significant. which closes on March 31. procedures that will serve to pre- Policy, the campus Sexual Assault The survey takes approximately “It’s important for the student vent and respond to sexual assault Prevention program, The Green 20 minutes to take and is com- opinion to be heard, especially and misconduct, according to Iowa Dot violence prevention program pletely anonymous. As an addi- when it comes to serious topics State’s campus climate website. and the expansion of resources for tional incentive, all those who like sexual assault because those Not only will the survey assist response to campus community visit the Campus Climate website are experiences that we live,” said the university in understanding allegations of sexual assaults. attached to the link in their emails Lucia Burzynski, a sophomore our campus’ climate, but the survey Even with these improvements, are entered in a sweepstakes to win studying kinesiology and health questions will also help students to our campus climate continues to one of 10 $100 Amazon gift cards. COURTESY OF KATY CRAN and a community advisor in Larch understand misconduct and assault. change overtime, which is why the An email with a link to the The campus climate survey was released Residence Hall. The survey was last given to Iowa survey is reoccuring. survey will be sent out to all in March to try and get further explanation The 2019 Campus Climate State students in 2015, and there President Wintersteen stated in students again on Wednesday, into what the student experience is like. Survey gives Iowa State students were several key outcomes that her email to all Iowa State students March 27th. 02 CAMPUS BRIEF Iowa State Daily Wednesday, March 27, 2019

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KIRSTIE MARTIN/ IOWA STATE DAILY Every year, career fairs at Iowa State give students the opportunity to find jobs. Virtual Career Fair open to students, MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Iowa State forward Adriana Camber, from Sweden, spends her time off the court pursuing a double major in finance and management. alumni BY MEGHAN.CUSTIS @iowastatedaily.com Camber off the court Iowa State students and alumni will have a unique opportunity Wednesday to inter- Athlete knew she in her third semester as a member of the the competitive side in me, always having act with future employers, graduate schools Investment Group. to compete with an older group of people.” and other professional organizations online wanted to be part This semester, Camber started in the posi- Camber and her older sister still talk every during the first Big XII Virtual Career Fair. tion as director of outreach within the group. day, even with the time difference. Hosting career fairs online allows orga- of Ivy College of “As the director of outreach, which she “She isn’t into sports at all which is weird,” nizations the ability to connect with alumni became this semester when we created it, she Camber said. “She’s in veterinary medicine, and individuals of any major from the ten Big Business has been very helpful,” Machado said. “She so nothing with business. We are complete XII Universities. The event hours are 10 a.m. has been meeting with different people, and opposite in those ways, we kinda balance to 5 p.m. and the event is open to students working on promoting our organization.” each other out.” and alumni from Big XII schools. BY KIRSTIE.MARTIN Pursuing finance wasn’t Camber’s initial Camber’s parents immigrated from Amanda Schnickel, recruiting and career @iowastatedaily.com plan when she came to Iowa State. Camber Croatia, and Camber said her parents are a coordinator in the College of Human said she was not sure exactly what she wanted major inspiration to her. Sciences career services office, is co-coordi- Adriana Camber isn’t just a dedicated to do coming into college, but knew it would “My parents immigrated to Sweden after nating the event for Iowa State. shooting guard for the Iowa State Women’s be something in the Ivy College of Business. a war in Croatia, and didn’t really have any- “We tell job seekers ‘the more ways they Basketball Team. Camber is also a student, After taking her first finance class, Camber thing at all,” said Camber. “They were learn- job search the better,’” Schickel said. “This a member of the Iowa State Investment changed her primary major from market- ing Swedish with my sister when she was in career fair provides opportunities to further Group, a Sweden native and a member of ing to finance, and got involved with the daycare.” your network, avoid unnecessary travel, and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Investment Group. Camber said her dad is her biggest fan use your search time efficiently.” Dedicated. That’s the word that Investment Camber’s parents both work within busi- when it comes to basketball. To participate in the career fair, stu- Group President, Hernán Machado, used to ness, so it was around her house her whole “He never missed a game when I was back dents make a profile on the event site. describe Camber. life. home, and even now he will wake up in the Organizations can see these profiles and “She is very, very dedicated to everything “We had monthly budgeting meetings as a middle of the night to watch us play here,” initiate private chats based on the individ- she does,” Machado said. “That is a qual- family,” Camber said. “I think it was a good Camber said. “So that’s awesome. They always ual’s resume that is uploaded to the profile. ity that has transferred very well, from the thing that my parents talked about money, support me no matter what I want to do.” “Once they register and log in, they can Investment Group, to basketball, to her because then early on I understood the value Between school, basketball and her activ- view a tutorial on how the fair works,” major, to her work, to her family and her of money. I think finance is really interest- ities, Camber has three calendars. Schnickel said. “They can also upload a faith.” ing because it covers all of business in a way. “I like having things organized and to plan resume, see which employers will participate, Coming from Sweden to Iowa, Camber I guess money and numbers just make sense ahead and do work ahead of time, and that’s and indicate which employers they would said she didn’t even know where Iowa was on to me, like in basketball with the stats sheets.” a huge part of being able to balance stud- like to meet.” a map, but still fell in love with Iowa State. Camber grew up in Lund, a city in the ies and sports,” Camber said. “Luckily, I’ve Employers or organizations also have “I kinda fell in love with the place and province of Scania in Southern Sweden. always enjoyed being busy, having free time pages that share their brand, what their com- the campus right away,” Camber said. “My Even though they are thousands of miles just stresses me out.” pany is about, links to their website and social mom felt safe leaving me here, so I was like away, Camber’s older sister is still her best When Camber has free-time she does media pages. Job posting features allow indi- yeah, okay.” friend to this day. enjoy things other than basketball or num- viduals to see what jobs each organization has Camber committed verbally to Iowa State ”When I was younger, I always wanted bers. She loves to do things outdoors, like highlighted during the event. Additionally, on the spot. to hang out with my sister and her friends,” hiking or roller skating. students can see the detail of specific jobs

Camber is a junior pursuing a double Camber said. “I was mad that I couldn’t keep such as the degree type needed and the CAMBER pg8 major in finance and management and is up with them, and I think that brought out majors that are important for that job. Campus organizations funding on StuGov agenda

BY KAITLYN.HOOD the cost of transportation to the game.” Student Government will also be recog- @iowastatedaily.com The Society of Hispanic Professional nizing multiple faculty and staff members for Engineers also requested funds of $360.48 their commitment to their positions and their Student Government will discuss funding to help decrease the cost of registration and effort that goes beyond what is called of them. of multiple campus organizations and will transportation to a conference that will be “Often times, these truly honorable recognize exceptional faculty and staff at their held in Minneapolis on April 16. actions go unnoticed by many; leaving out Wednesday meeting. The final group the Senate will discuss the recognition that these staff members At the meeting, the Senate will either funding for is for sororities and fraternities truly deserve, and as Student Government, it approve or deny funding for the Softball on campus. Senator Ihssan Ait-Boucherbil should be our duty and privilege to recognize Club, the Society of Hispanic Professional will introduce a bill, document 2018-3-026 these individuals and make sure they know Engineers and for sororities and fraternities. Y, which states: that their efforts are being seen and truly The Softball Club requested funds of “Our university’s sororities and fraternities appreciated by all,” according to document $106.40. According to document 2018-3- could benefit from student government fund- 2018-3-030 SP. 032 F, the club “originally had a home game ing for attendance at conferences, professional For more information or to contact your scheduled against Kansas State on March development, speakers, capital expenses, and senator, visit stugov.iastate.edu. The senate KENNEDY DERAEDT/ IOWA STATE DAILY 30th, but the weather outlook is poor so the for other purposes; and excluding more than meetings are open to the public 7 p.m. Austin Graber, next Student Body President., teams will now have to play in Bethany, MO, sixty organizations on campus from accessible Wednesdays in the Campanile Room of the answers a question at a presidential debate. and the organization is looking to decrease funding overall hurts the ISU community.” Memorial Union. 04 News Iowa State Daily Wednesday, March 27, 2019

MORGAN JOHNSON/ IOWA STATE DAILY Jazzmine Brooks shares her story of healing from her past of power-based violence, domestic violence and sexual abuse at Daily Dialogue on Tuesday. Daily Dialogue: Overcome

Women discuss the relationship was fine but she started to “lady friend.” She said they were having tea was a complete stranger at the time, it was a notice red flags early on. time and the “lady friend” would lay a table turning point. overcoming After the passing of her mother, Berch said cloth on only half the table and enjoy a full “He gave me the sense of courage to go get things became worse in her relationship and meal while sitting across from her and her my life together,” Applegate said. “You may obstacles she felt like she didn’t have anyone to talk to sister, who had very little. have lost a lot but that doesn’t mean you can’t or confide in. She said she told the story differently with pick up the pieces.” BY MORGAN.JOHNSON After Homecoming her senior year, Berch her son. Instead of focusing on the negative After hearing the brave stories of her peers, @iowastatedaily.com said the night of the Homecoming dance she decided to look at the positive things the Natasha Greene, engagement and inclu- things became so bad that she could no longer “lady friend” had done for her. sion police officer with the Iowa State Police Six speakers gathered at Daily Dialogue to hide or excuse the abuse anymore, so she con- “So at that time I gave her grace, I let her go.” Department, felt compelled to share a story share their stories of how they overcame their fided in her friends and later pressed charges. Colton said she chose to give the “lady different than what she had planned. respective adversities Tuesday night. Berch said while sitting in the office of her friend” grace and forgive her for her previous Greene shared her story of how she over- Daily Dialogue is a live storytelling event school building with older administrators, her actions. came and accepted her history with sexual that offers a platform for individuals in the coach and friends, she realized she wasn’t alone. “I cured my little self,” Colton said. “By assault. Through her past as a social worker Iowa State community to share their stories “I realized that I did have people to talk to giving someone grace, I overcame.” and as a sexual assault advocate, Greene helped from their point of view. and that I didn’t have to do this alone,” Berch Micayla Applegate, a junior in English, others process their experiences. In its third installment, female-identify- said. “It got easier, and it’s still not completely shared her struggles with eating disorders Greene said following the death of her ing individuals shared their life experiences, better, I’m not fully healed but I’m not alone.” and how she overcame them with the help of father she realized she was not doing well paying homage to the month of March, which Jamet Colton, a Spanish language inter- a stranger. internally and not letting herself work on heal- is Women’s History Month. preter at Primary Health Care and recent elect When she was younger, Applegate was bul- ing from her hurt. Her healing process started Emily Berch, junior in journalism and polit- to the Ames School Board, shared her experi- lied because of her body, which led her down with reporting what had happened to her when ical science, shared her experience with phys- ence growing up in Santiago, Chile, explaining a long road of suffering with eating disorders. she was younger. ical, sexual and emotional abuse as well as the the difficulties of growing up during a dicta- Applegate said eventually her struggle with Greene said after reporting her sexual loss of a loved one. torship and in poverty. eating disorders consumed her and became assault, nothing was done by law enforcement.

Berch suffered multiple forms of abuse in She recently told her 12-year-old son a story something she no longer had control over. She her high school relationship. She said at first about an experience with her grandfather’s said when she met her current boyfriend, who DAILY DIALOGUE pg8

FREE SPEECH pg1 debate and that a group should be institutions within its organiza- Ayers said policies like this are The Foundation for Individual

able to bring a far-right or far-left tion uphold the First Amendment often said to support free speech while Rights in Education (FIRE), a group Ryan Hurley, events coordina- speaker at any time to help facilitate already. actually trying to protect “hate speech” that focuses on protecting the First tor for Iowa State’s unrecognized a discussion. “However, this executive order is and the “legitimization of racism.” Amendment, and all of its com- chapter of Turning Point USA, was Even though some say the order a solution in search of a problem,” “Free speech is a pillar of personal ponents, on college campuses said invited to the signing of the execu- is hard to enforce, Hurley said cases Coleman wrote in the statement. liberty in the United States -- not the requirements of universities to tive order in Washington D.C. and could be decided on a situational “The free and open exchange of an excuse to demean, belittle and “meet their existing legal obligations” said these recent events on campus basis, like what happened in the law- ideas and information is already dehumanize others,” Ayers said. “This should be uncontroversial, but that highlight why the executive order suit between the University of Iowa a fundamental cornerstone of the policy is misguided and intentionally other parts of the order should be was necessary. and student organization Business educational mission of America’s misleading. Donald Trump is gas- watched closely. “The reason that they picked me Leaders in Christ who were able leading research universities, and lighting the American people.” “FIRE will watch closely to see if was because I have been tabling out- to stay an affiliated campus group our institutions are fully commit- Before signing the bill, Trump today’s action furthers the meaning- side of Storms Dining Center, and after they removed a member from ted to the protection and preser- told reporters American values ful, lasting policy changes that FIRE the police pulled me over and told their organization who was part of vation of this proud heritage of were under siege on campuses has secured over two decades — or me I could not table outside of the the LGBTQIA+ community on the debate and discussion.” across the country and conserva- results in unintended consequences free speech zone … This is not just grounds that it was the genuine reli- Ashton Ayers, policy director for tive voices were often suppressed, that threaten free expression and a conservative issue. Liberal groups gious belief of the organization. Iowa State College Democrats, also but Ayers said conservative voices academic freedom,” FIRE said in a and everyone should be able to table Others, like Mary Sue Coleman, questioned the motives and inten- say they are suppressed whenever statement. “We note that the order where they want.” the president of the Association of tions behind the order, saying it was the First Amendment is used to does not specify how or by what Hurley said he hopes the order American Universities (AAU), of largely pushed for and originated combat “hateful and fallacious” standard federal agencies will ensure will be able to solve free speech issues which Iowa State is a member, said from the efforts of Turning Point right-wing speech by meeting it compliance, the order’s most conse- like the ones surrounding recent the order is unnecessary as research USA’s founder Charlie Kirk. with vocal opposition. quential component.” Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Iowa State Daily Opinion 05

EDITORIAL Pens are superior to pencils

BY CONNOR.BAHR @iowastatedaily.com

Imagine this: You have just scrambled out of bed at 7:45 to make it to your 8 a.m. half- way across campus, when you realize that you only have one writing utensil. Would you rather it be a pen or a pencil? For me, I would have a pen over a pencil. Here’s why: There are many reasons why the pen is a superior writing utensil to a measly pencil. For starters, it was Edward Bulwer-Lytton who said, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” If you look closely at the quote, you can see that he did not mention anything about a pencil. This is simply because pencils are terrible. The biggest draw between a pencil and a pen is the color. Pencils are often light gray, sometimes hard to see, and easy to write over. One has to squint to see the weak, faint mark- ings of a pencil! Pens are bold, letting their color sink deep into the paper. Sharpening a pencil can be an even bigger pain than trying to write with it. Half of the sharpeners don’t work or are conveniently located across the lecture hall. After making the agonizing walk around all the people in your row, feeling the stares of your peers as you interrupt their class time, and then sit- ting through the deafening noise of wood on metal, you may get back to your seat only to COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES realize that the tip of the graphite is loose, or Columnist Connor Bahr argues that pens are better than pencils, referring to famous documents and the tribulations of using pencils. that you sharpened too far. With pens, not only does one never have to been written and signed in pen. The Magna “Me The Pepper” would have been the one When writing over an erased pencil mark, endure the torture described above, but most Carta, for example. Closer to home, both to declare independence from Great Britain. the light pencil writing is often lost in the pens also use refillable tubes of ink, meaning the Constitution and the Declaration of The main reason people despise pens is the gray smudge that was once a word, while that after using a pen to its fullest extent, one Independence were written and signed in fact that they can’t erase. For those people, I scratching something out with a pen offers may buy what is basically a brand new pen glorious pen. would tell them to look at buying erasable an open, clean space with which to write the for half the price. Take a moment and imagine if these doc- pens. For the rest of us who don’t care for the intended word. However, you shouldn’t simply trust the uments were written in pencil. By now, 200 hybrid that is an erasable pen, I would have to Pens are simply better in almost every words of a stranger. Let’s take a look back years later, we wouldn’t know if we had the say that scratching something out with a pen is single way when compared with pencils. Now, at history. Many famous documents have right to “free speech” or “French spinach.” quicker and, contrary to popular belief, neater. if I could only stop losing them.

EDITORIAL Impact of flooding in Midwest demands proactive measures

Over spring break, the Midwest was hit property have been damaged by the flooding. largely successful. That is, until conditions with some of the worst flooding it has seen Basements have been filled with water, and align and we experience the kind of flooding Editorial Board in decades. While western Iowa was hit hard, people have been forced to evacuate. that is currently inundating the Midwest. Alex Connor, editor-in-chief Melanie De Anda, opinion editor southwest Iowa experienced the worst of There is hope. Residents of several Iowa While levees may protect one town, they Megan Petzold, columnist the flood waters. Many communities along counties are able to apply for federal disas- increase water levels in a river and force the Max Goldberg, student the Missouri River are now underwater and ter aid in addition to the money the federal town downstream to handle a larger volume Seth Pierce, student residents have no knowledge of when they government will contribute to local efforts than they otherwise would. might be able to return. across the state. State aid is also available to Dams, as mentioned before, do a great job Gavins Point Dam, located on the those who apply in addition to state funding at controlling water flow. But in exchange Missouri River along the South Dakota- of local recovery programs. for helping drain one area of the country, Opinions expressed in columns and letters are those of the author(s) and do not Nebraska border, has been and will con- This last round of flooding was unique in another area must cope with the conse- necessarily reflect the opinions of the Daily tinue to let large amounts of water through that most of the saturated snowpack melted quence of the river running higher than or organizations with which the author(s) in order to alleviate flooding in northern quickly despite the ground remaining frozen. usual. are associated. Nebraska. This means that the Missouri The resulting runoff when paired with ice A changing climate coupled with our River will continue to run high for the fore- jams was too much for creeks and rivers to attempts to prevent local flooding are going seeable future. handle. to magnify the disasters resulting from Feedback policy: Towns along the Missouri face a long Flooding has and will always be a problem future flooding events. Homes and property The Daily encourages discussion but does not guarantee its publication. We reserve summer as snowpack in Montana, North in the Midwest. Our waterways are tasked in the floodplain are going to face increased the right to edit or reject any letter or online Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota con- with draining enormous swaths of land. risk. Add this to the fact that many people feedback. tinues to melt, forcing the dams along the And while floods were a problem before don’t purchase flood insurance, and the Send your letters to letters@iowastatedaily. Missouri to continue with high release rates. settlers arrived in the Midwest, we haven’t Midwest is going to face questions of how com. Letters must include the name(s), phone Agriculture plays a big part in Iowa’s econ- done much, if anything, to help alleviate the to deal with flooding financially. number(s), omy, and it is precisely that industry that is problem since our arrival. The best answer is to address flooding majors and/or group affiliation(s) hit hardest by the flooding. Fields covered Areas along rivers used to be wetlands. concerns now through proactive manage- and year in school of the author(s). Phone numbers and addresses will not be in water, or even just extremely saturated, When the river flooded, nothing was ment of the land. Though a large financial published. prevent farmers from planting their crop. harmed. Floodplains have since been devel- commitment, states should consider rede- Online feedback may be used if first name Raging waters can carry livestock away or oped into farmland and even residential and signing their levees, dams and reservoirs to and last name, major and year in school are trap them, preventing them from eating or commercial property. Now when the river better prevent valuable property from being included in the post. Feedback posted online drinking. floods, livelihoods are affected. destroyed by flooding. Many Iowa State students are from We’ve attempted to protect ourselves from Inaction will not only allow flooding to areas impacted by flooding or have family flooding by constructing levees and dams. continue to wreak havoc, but could also com- and friends from those areas. Homes and Our attempts at controlling water have been pound an already serious issue. 06 Sports Iowa State Daily Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Cameron Lard Cyclones impress at Pro Day to leave Iowa State program Johnson was a receiver of similar size and length, and Butler has received comparisons to the future Hall of Famer. “He’s just a good dude,” Butler said. “He was one of my favorite players growing up. “When you’re a big receiver, you don’t find a lot of tall receiver coaches, and just to have one for a couple days, it was a good deal.” MONTGOMERY IMPROVES DASH TIME David Montgomery’s 4.63 40-yard-dash at the NFL Combine didn’t necessarily pre- clude him from being a 2nd-or-3rd round pick — the first Iowa State running back drafted since Troy Davis. But the 4.57 time he ran Tuesday cer- tainly won’t help his case to interested teams. MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Montgomery — who was seen talking to Cameron Lard celebrates back to back dunks. Philadelphia and LA Rams scouts after his drills were completed — improved by BY AARON.MARNER six tenths of a second from his February @iowastatedaily.com numbers. Montgomery wouldn’t say how many Iowa State redshirt sophomore forward teams he’s spoken to. Cameron Lard will transfer from the univer- “I’ve lost track,” Montgomery said. sity and continue his career elsewhere. In three years at Iowa State, Montgomery Lard, who was suspended multiple times had 2,916 rushing yards at 4.7 yards per during his time in Ames, will have two years carry and added 71 receptions for 582 yards. of collegiate eligibility remaining. Lard played 24 games off the bench for PEAVY OPENS UP ON INJURY Iowa State in 2018-19, averaging 5.6 points It was widely known that Brian Peavy was and 2.8 rebounds per game. playing through injury in his final season Most of the 6-foot-9 forward’s success with the Cyclones. Matt Campbell said as came as a redshirt freshman in 2017-18. Lard much before the Drake game at the end of played 29 games (16 starts) and averaged the season. 12.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per game that KATLYN CAMPBELL/ IOWA STATE DAILY On Tuesday, Peavy finally revealed what year, highlighted by a 21-point, 16-rebound Former running back David Montgomery practices throwing and catching on Pro Day. he was dealing with, and let’s just say it performance against Texas and a 19-point, wasn’t a bruise or a sprain. 17-rebound game against Oklahoma. NFL level, and Hakeem Butler has that con- “In fall camp I had a torn pec,” Peavy “I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of BY NOAH.ROHLFING fidence in spades. said. “I ended up playing through it. I’m the Cyclone family and will never forget the @iowastatedaily.com When asked who the best receiver was feeling great.” memories made with my teammates,” Lard in the NFL Draft after declaring teammate Peavy also said the injury healed on its said in a press release. “I can’t thank coach The NFL Draft is only one month away. Brian Peavy the best cornerback available, he own and he wouldn’t need surgery. He [Steve] Prohm and Iowa State enough for With that in mind, there was a lot riding on didn’t mince words. added that he had a talk with coach Matt what they’ve done for me. Thank you also to Tuesday’s Iowa State Pro Day for some former “Hakeem Butler. He goes to Iowa State,” Campbell before the season, and Campbell Cyclone Nation for all of your support.” Cyclones. Butler said. let Peavy make the decision to play through Iowa State now has one open scholarship For those like Brian Peavy, Willie Harvey Butler is Iowa State’s all-time leader in the injury or undergo surgery and end his for the 2019 class. The Cyclones could add Jr. and Kyle Kempt, who weren’t invited to the receiving yards and ranks second all-time senior season before it started. more as well, given recent transfer history NFL Combine, this was their best shot to show in receiving touchdowns, behind only Allen Obviously, Peavy chose to play, and he within the program and two players — soph- NFL scouts what they have to offer outside of Lazard. Butler’s stock rose after a 4.48 in the said he has received positive feedback from omore guard Lindell Wigginton and fresh- individual workouts and team meetings. 40-yard-dash at the Combine, with mock NFL teams on his game tape. man guard Talen Horton-Tucker — who For David Montgomery and Hakeem Butler drafts putting him in the first-and-second “It’s been good feedback,” Peavy said. have been asked about declaring for the — both of whom were Combine atendees — round range. “I heard a lot about my film and making NBA Draft. Pro Day was another chance to prove what they Butler was seen going through an indi- plays on the field, high-character guy and “We appreciate the efforts that Cameron showed in Indianapolis wasn’t a fluke, and to vidual workout with a Cardinals scout after a leader.” gave to our program during his time with us,” speak with more NFL teams. running his routes, and he said it was all The NFL Draft will be held April 25-27 Prohm said in a release. “Cameron has made about him learning to be a better receiver. in Nashville, Tennessee. Live coverage will great strides and we certainly wish him well BUTLER DECLARES BEST RECIEVER He also discussed workouts he recently had be available from the ESPN family of net- in the future. We will continue to help him Confidence is key in skill positions at the with former NFL receiver Calvin Johnson. works and NFL Network. in any way we can.” Steve Prohm inks extension with Iowa State

BY AARON.MARNER appreciative for the chance to be date once finalized. @iowastatedaily.com the head men’s basketball coach at “It was important to (Iowa State Iowa State,” Prohm said in a press University president) Dr. Wendy With rumors swirling about an release. “The support of the school Wintersteen, coach Prohm and me open position at Alabama, Iowa administration has been great and that we sent a message to our stu- State wasted no time ensuring its what more can be said about the dent-athletes, future recruits and head coach would be around for fan base. Whether we’re playing fans that there is a strong mutual several years to come. in Hilton Coliseum, Maui, Kansas desire for Steve to be our men’s Iowa State announced Tuesday City or Tulsa, you can count on basketball coach,” said Iowa State it had agreed to a contract exten- amazing support. I have one of the athletics director Jamie Pollard. sion with men’s basketball coach elite college jobs in the nation. My “He is a terrific coach for Iowa Steve Prohm through the 2024- family has really settled in Ames, State because he is successful, fits 2025 season. and we want to be here a long time.” our department culture and exhib- Prohm led Iowa State to its The Cyclones lost three seniors its great integrity, kindness and fourth Big 12 Tournament title in from the 2018-19 team but could humility.” the last six years earlier this month. bring back the majority of their The contract is a three-year The Cyclones earned a 6 seed in the roster. extension on Prohm’s previous NCAA Tournament before falling Iowa State did not release details contract, which was set to expire in the opening game to 11 seed of the contract. The athletics depart- after the 2022 season. Prohm has a KENNEDY DERAEDT/ IOWA STATE DAILY Ohio State. ment said in a press release the spe- record of 83-53 in four seasons at Coach Steve Prohm, with his son Cass, cuts down the last part of the net. “I couldn’t be more grateful and cifics would be released at a later the helm in Ames. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Iowa State Daily Lifestyle 07

Voices, in collaboration with Student Government’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, is proud to present the “I am more than...” initiative to highlight student leadership at Iowa State. I AM MORE THAN A GENDER STATISTIC

BY COURTNEY BERINGER to be very service-oriented and to start listening to what I had administration, I have to keep [email protected] helped me develop a passion for to share. I am passionate about pushing because there are students engineering and sustainability. serving people and changing the who need more resources and more I was born and raised in In a very career-driven sense I culture of organizations — both support that isn’t being given yet. Dubuque, Iowa. I grew up with a want to develop new technology of which have been a big part of I don’t want a legacy. In my role mom, dad and two younger sisters. and perform research related to what I do in Student Government. as an engineering senator, I want I have a very large family who I am renewable energy and engineer- I lead with integrity and put the students to be better supported well connected with because they ing. In a more worldly sense I want people first. It is what we say and and someone needs to do the work. are all within the Dubuque area. to make a positive impact on the do when no one is watching that I can and will do the work. Much of my life was centered environment and continuously be shows the level of commitment Inclusivity is a societal change, around school and sports. I have engaged in social justice to make a and leadership. Being constantly but as we discuss in my women always held very high expecta- positive impact on humans. engaged with students as a senator and gender studies class, we are tions for myself in everything I [Currently] I am a senator on is so important. Whenever I can, all a part of society and have input have done, and looking back I Iowa State University’s Student I am messaging students, asking in the system whether we want was probably over-involved but I Government because I believe I their opinions on bills, meeting it or not. To me, inclusivity looks appreciate all the connections and have a unique set of skills, thoughts with their clubs and making it like people actively engaged in memories. I was captain of mul- and experiences that contribute known that I am ready to listen. understanding their influence on tiple sports teams, Student Body greatly to the organization. People drive me to overcome society and learning how it affects President of my high school and I have continuously tried to obstacles. When hard discussions other people so that they can elected Homecoming Queen. make change at Iowa State related come up and tough decisions are make decisions with their words I was very well connected with to the environment and social jus- presented, I think about the people and actions everyday to make our all types of students in my high tice and my former positions did I represent. spaces inclusive. school as I participated in math not hold enough power in the eyes They want me to be well It is important to recognize and competitions, theater perfor- of campus faculty and adminis- informed and lobby on their behalf remember who you are serving GILLIAN HOLTE/ IOWA STATE DAILY mances, sports, student govern- trators. It is unfortunate but it rather than sit back in my seat and and why. Courtney Berringer talks about her experi- ment and activism. All of these took being elected to Student say nothing. When I hit road- I am more than a gender ences in trying to promote inclusivity. experiences have caused my life Government for many entities blocks with Iowa State staff and statistic. I AM MORE THAN A STUDENT ATHLETE

BY LIERA BENDER time than he did and additionally his grandkids they want and there are no limitations to what you [email protected] would have an easier time than his kids. That is can achieve. I remember a year ago I was so ner- something I always remind myself of and hold vous to apply for Chief of Staff because I did not I grew up with my mom, dad and younger close to my heart. I want to continue that foun- believe I would be the one for the job. I remember brother, who is a sophomore here at Iowa State dation and mindset that my grandpa has instilled being nervous to pursue college athletics and pet- and also my roommate (haha). I am biracial, in my family. rified at applying for graduate school. At the end my mom is black and my dad is white, which I am involved in Student Government because of the day, I never thought I could do those things has really shaped the way I view society overall. it provides me the opportunity to broaden my and here I am today looking back wondering why Because of this I’ve always seen the world through reach on campus. There is something so ener- I ever doubted myself. I want people to see that if dual lenses. gizing about sitting down with a student on you believe in yourself you can do anything. Growing up I was very involved with tennis. campus and listening to them express their wants Inclusivity looks like a community where I played competitive tennis starting at the age of and needs and then working my tail off to make everyone’s identities are heard and respected. nine and continued on through college, where I it happen for them. Student Government has Individuals do not need to agree with one another, am now on the Iowa State tennis team. Growing provided me that opportunity and I am forever but we need to listen to one another. There is so up playing a sport at that level really helped thankful. Serving as Chief of Staff has given me much beauty in the differences between all of us prepare me for school and my role on campus. the opportunity to get my feet wet in multiple and we should honor and respect them. During my junior year, I had knee surgery, which different areas. I get to be involved in a little bit of My advice to new leaders is GO FOR IT. I resulted in me medically retiring this year, my everything, which gets me really excited. guarantee your gut is most likely steering you senior year. Transitioning out of the sport I had I believe my leadership style is one where I in the right direction and although you may feel played every day for the past 13 years was very listen to an individual express their goals and then uneasy about it, you must follow it! If it doesn’t hard for me and challenged me to step out of my I give the tools and guidance in order for them go as planned, that is alright. There is no failure comfort zone in more ways than one. It forced me to achieve those goals. I want to be able to uplift when you are taking a risk and putting yourself out to see that my sport did not define who I was as a individuals so that they truly believe they can per- there. My second piece of advice is BREATHE. person. I had to take time to really understand that form at any level they want. Take time to take care of yourselves. tennis was a part of who I was, but it was not the My mom drives me to overcome obstacles. Being a leader is energizing and exciting but whole picture. Figuring this out really opened my She has shown me what it means to be a strong if you do not take time to step back and care for eyes and allowed me to branch out and become woman/woman of color and it’s something I have yourselves, it can become exhausting and tolling more involved on campus. ingrained within my identity. She always gave me on your body. And my last piece of advice is to I feel like I do what I do so things are easier the strength to continue when I felt like giving up have fun. We are young and in college, so take for the next person who comes along. I grew and the fight to continue every battle that I felt this time to immerse yourself in new experiences GILLIAN HOLTE/ IOWA STATE DAILY up in a household where my grandpa was very weak in. She taught me that there is no battle I with new people; you will make so many lasting Liera Bender talks about her first year at Iowa heavily involved in the Civil Rights Movement. cannot overcome, I used that mindset when it friendships and have many amazing memories if State after retiring from competitive tennis One day, he sat me down and told me he did came to tennis and now in my everyday life. you enjoy whatever you get involved with. and advice about being a campus leader. what he did so that his kids would have an easier I want to show people they can do anything I am more than a Student Athlete. 08 Iowa State Daily Wednesday, March 27, 2019

MORGAN JOHNSON/ IOWA STATE DAILY Tia Carter, senior in kinesiology and health with an emphasis in exercise science, shares her DANIELLE PETERSON / IOWA STATE DAILY path to being her best self at Daily Dialogue on Tuesday. Adriana Camber fights to put up the ball during the Iowa State vs. Auburn on Nov. 13, 2018. DAILY DIALOGUE pg4 Brooks said. “So I’m trying to find my voice CAMBER pg3 would like to get a job here first to get expe- now of how do I help other women, other

rience and see more of America.” She said this was part of why she became a men, other people who are non-binary, who “I’m like a big child really,” Camber said. Iowa State turned out to be the perfect fit police officer, so she could hear others’ sto- are queer, all these people who are harmed “My favorite movies are all the Disney movies, for Camber. She said she knew she was at the ries and serve those who are underserved just like me. that is forever going to be a thing for me.” right place right around her first Christmas by their law enforcement agencies. Hearing “My story is not unique.” Machado said he sees Camber as one of in Iowa when she knew she was going to be from other survivors and how they choose Healing has been a process in which Tia his close friends. still in Ames for break, and didn’t know what to interact has contributed to her strength. Carter — senior studying kinesiology and “We study together, have some classes she was going to do when a lot of the other “Sometimes that strength doesn’t come health with an emphasis on exercise science together, and have attended church together,” students left for home. from sharing with anyone else, it comes from — has gone through in her four years at Iowa Machado said. “She is always honest, and just But right before break, Camber said every within,” Greene said. “Seeing support from State. Carter shared her experiences with in general a great person.” single teammate and coach offered for her to other survivors, from other brave folks saying depression, racism and sexual assault. After she graduates, Camber wants to go come home with them to spend the holidays. ‘hey I want to make this world a little dif- “I was suffocating from the explicit racism, into investment banking, and eventually work “I think that was when I realized that I am ferent,’ has really been what’s powerful and stereotypes of oppression directed towards with private equity. surrounded by people that actually care about impactful to me.” me,” Carter, who identifies as a person of Camber is looking to stay in the United me,” said Camber. “For someone to open Jazzmine Brooks — the Violence color, said. States for a couple years after graduation. up their home during the holidays, I think Prevention and Green Dot Coordinator in Carter said during her first years at Iowa “But you never know what will happen,” that’s really really special. And that’s when Student Wellness at Iowa State — shared her State, she suffered from multiple mental Camber said. “I haven’t closed the doors for I knew this is a family, all my staff, coaches story of healing from her past of power-based health crises without anyone noticing her going back home and getting my MBA. I and teammates.” violence, sexual abuse and domestic violence. pain. “When I think about healing, it is to sit in, “I refused to seek help because I didn’t it is to sit right in it, and say ‘What exactly want to be labeled as weak,” Carter said. “So is going on,’” Brooks said. “Not to say ‘I’m I suppressed everything with ‘you know I’m not gonna touch it, I’m [going to] deal with ok’ and a smile because it was easier.” it later,’ all of that is a lie of feeling like you During her sophomore year, Carter have to do it one way.” explored new spaces at Iowa State that Brooks shared the process in which she could help “nourish a broken soul.” Carter Jethro’sJethro’s had to learn to trust a counselor who didn’t said this was the first time she was told she look like her and didn’t have the same expe- had a purpose and she mattered. riences as her. 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