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80,000 70,000 $120,325 60,000 Iowa State has spent more than this on three Title IX lawsuits. 50,000 BY K.RAMBO @iowastatedaily.com 40,000 Complaint Summaries 30,000 Niesen v. ISU Taylor Niesen, a former Iowa State student, alleges that 20,000 Iowa State violated Title IX by displaying deliberate indi erence to the amount of sexual assaults in Greek residences after Niesen was sexually assaulted in a fraternity house in January 2015. Niesen took a rape kit

AMOUNT SPENT ON CASES ($) 10,000 the following day, which came back positive in the early months of 2016. The university was noti ed of the results and elected not to remove her assailant, according 0 to court documents. She also claims she was subjected NIESEN V. ISU MAHER V. ISU KELLEY V. ISU to extensive harassment and humiliation from the Greek TITLE IX CASES community following her reporting of the assault. Maher v. ISU Melissa Maher, a former Iowa State student, alleges The Costs Contract Confusion that Iowa State violated Title IX by displaying deliberate indi erence in response to her sexual assault by Patrick Iowa State has paid $120,325 to a private law rm to provide State entities such as Iowa State are not allowed to hire Whetstone and that the response was unreasonable. legal assistance on three Title IX cases, $22,624 of which may and pay private attorneys for legal assistance in pending Maher found after reporting the sexual assault, before have been spent without proper legal authorization. litigation without authorization from the executive council, Whetstone was convicted, that her apartment entrance e money was paid to Husch Blackwell, a corporate law which is composed of the Iowa governor, secretary of state, was 150 feet from Whetstone’s in Frederiksen Court. rm from Kansas City, Missouri, to defend Iowa State in three treasurer, secretary of agriculture and state auditor. According to the lawsuit, Maher frequently saw her Title IX cases that pertained to sexual misconduct, and, in one e attorney general is required to provide a written jus- attacker, even unintentionally riding the same bus to class case, racial discrimination. ti cation to the executive council as to why attorneys with as Whetstone. Maher asked the university that Whetstone e funds, paid from July 2017 through Jan. 18, 2018, came the state entity are unable to perform the service, according be removed, or she be provided with alternative housing. out of the general university budget, Iowa State Chief Counsel to Iowa Code 13.7. e executive council then approves Maher said the university o ered her temporary housing Michael Norton said. In scal year 2016, which is the most or denies the request based on the information provided. in a hotel above the MU — which she would have for recent nal university budget, 58.9 percent of that fund was e executive council approved the university’s use of approximately two weeks — emergency solo housing or from student tuition. Husch Blackwell for “advice and representation, with space in a converted den with several students she did e total spent on each lawsuit will increase, Norton said, respect to Title IX litigation and compliance manners” on not know. Maher said she felt unsafe about sharing living because two of the three cases are ongoing. Niesen v. ISU and Sept. 11, 2017. space with strangers after she had been assaulted. Kelley v. ISU are still in the pre-trial stage, and Maher v. ISU Invoices show, however, that Husch Blackwell began had not been dismissed when the Iowa State Daily submitted billing Iowa State for “professional services” in the Niesen Kelley v. ISU its request for records. v. ISU case on June 2, 2017, before that approval. Invoices Robinette Kelley, the former Equal Opportunity Former student Melissa Maher’s case against Iowa State was show $13,673 accrued in the Niesen case between June 2 Director and Title IX Coordinator, alleges that Iowa dismissed Tuesday by Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Helen Ad- and Sept. 11. State did not give Kelley the authority that Title IX ams, who granted Iowa State’s motion for summary judgment. Husch Blackwell began billing Iowa State in the Maher dictates to investigate sex discrimination and sexual As of Jan. 18, the university had paid Husch Blackwell v. ISU case on Sept. 1, 2017, 10 days before approval came misconduct at Iowa State. Kelley said that Iowa State $71,566.34 on that case. While the totals may have increased from the executive council for Husch Blackwell to provide did not properly fund or sta her o ce, according to in each case since Jan. 18, Maher’s case was the most costly legal assistance related to Title IX litigation. In the Maher court documents. Kelley alleges that Iowa State limited when the Iowa State Daily submitted its request for records. v. ISU case, charges of $8,951 were incurred before Sept. her access to information regarding sexual assaults in e second most costly case at the time the records request 11, 2017. Greek houses and the Greek Life student population. was submitted was former student Taylor Niesen v. ISU at In total, Husch Blackwell billed Iowa State between Kelley said she was not allowed to properly respond to $25,495, according to invoices. June 2 and Sept. 11 for $22,624, according to invoices instances of sexual misconduct and provide adequate Iowa State paid the law firm $23,263 for the third case, from Husch Blackwell. resources to victims. Kelley’s lawsuit alleges that Robinette Kelley v. ISU, according to invoices. Kelley is the Norton said that any amounts billed by Husch Blackwell she immediately noticed wwTitle IX violations after former equal opportunity director and Title IX director at Iowa before the Sept. 11 approval by the executive council would being hired by Iowa State. Kelley said she was told to State. Kelley alleges she was unable to perform her job and was have been covered by a contract with Husch Blackwell reduce her e orts to comply with Title IX. Kelley also subject to discrimination as a woman of color. entered into on Dec. 15, 2016. said she faced retaliation from the university when at agreement was to provide Title IX training and Fair she attempted to point out Title IX violations. Kelley Labor Standards Act (FLSA) training to sta , Norton said. was treated di erently and discriminated against WHAT IS TITLE IX? “I don’t dictate how they designate what [Husch Black- because she is a woman of color, adding that women well is] going to put on the bill in terms of how they deter- of color were often hired to be seen and not heard Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972: “No per- mine their matter, but the questions that we had of them as leaders, Kelley alleged in the court documents. son in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be ex- were far broader than just the Niesen case,” Norton said. Kelley is claiming wrongful termination on the cluded from participation in, be denied the bene ts of, Redactions in the documents do not allow the Iowa grounds of retaliation, while white male colleagues or be subjected to discrimination under any education State Daily to con rm this, but an invoice was sent to Iowa who perpetrated sexual discrimination were o ered program or activity receiving federal nancial assistance.” buyouts and large severance packages. TITLE IX PG8 02 NEWS Iowa State Daily Friday, February 16, 2018

STUDENT LIFE

DINEH BOHAN/ IOWA STATE DAILY Students perform during the Chinese Spring Festival Gala. The festivities celebrated the Chinese New Year. Students to celebrate Lunar New Year

BY MIA.WANG Lunar New Year is one of the biggest China. @iowastatedaily.com holidays in several Asian countries. “On Lunar New Year’s Eve, all male CHINESE ZODIAC Unlike most Western holidays, the members of my family would bring Lunar New Year’s date varies every firecrackers and paper money to a high Rat: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960 year, because it’s based on the lu- hill. We stand facing the direction of nar calendar, meaning the dates are Ox: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961 our ancestral grave and light the fire- Tiger: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962 based on the monthly cycles of the crackers, also burn the paper money,” moon’s phases. Meng said. “The reason behind this Rabbit: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963 tradition is we need to invite our de- Dragon: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964 The initial concept of the Lunar ceased family members back home to Snake: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965 New Year came from agriculture; the celebrate this important holiday with Horse: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966 ancient people called the crop’s growth us. Going uphill, lighting firecrackers Goat: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967 cycle “year.” In the Xia dynasty (2027 will bring their spirits back.” Monkey: 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968 BC- 1600 BC), people started to have This year is Meng’s first Lunar New the “month” concept based on moon Year outside his home country. Rooster: 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969 cycles. People called the moon a “new “Some friends of mine and I are Dog: 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958 moon” whenever it disappeared each gonna have hot pot on Lunar New Pig: 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959 month. Year’s Eve. I’m also thinking about go- The new moon of the first month ing to the gala on Sunday,” Meng said. of the year marks the beginning of a The Chinese Students and Scholars lunar year. Association (CSSA) is organizing a This year she will have a homemade the first day of Lunar New Year, we This year’s Lunar New Year falls Lunar New Year’s celebration gala dinner with her friends. have a relaxed timetable and would on Friday, Feb. 16, and it’s the year of on Feb. 18. “Back home, I would write festival just go and visit friends and families.” Dog. The animal zodiac is repeated in One of CSSA’s members Yijin couplets with my family and light Jin Yew Lim, junior in biological a cycle of 12 years. Wang, senior in mathematics, said up firecrackers, but I love spending systems engineering, is from Malaysia. People from different countries who Lunar New Year in China is all about holiday with my friends. We share the Lim said although Lunar New Year is celebrate Lunar New Year have their family gathering and reunion. same experience and get along super not the biggest holiday in his country, own traditions. “I come from a city in Henan, Chi- well,” Wang said. people still celebrate it quite grandly. Chinese families will start their na, but my family moved to Beijing, Yen Nguyen is from Vietnam and “A lot of people, especially Chinese celebration on the last day of the so I don’t get to spend time with my currently pursuing a doctorate degree descent will celebrate it pretty well. Lunar Year. grandmother except during major in chemistry. She said Lunar New Year We’ll have the same traditions like as They gather together around noon holidays,” Wang said. “One or two is the biggest, most significant holiday how Chinese do. We will have reunion and have reunion lunch. days before Lunar New Year’s Eve, in Vietnam. dinner, and around midnight, there Children of the family will receive my family in Beijing would drive to “Usually we have a big ‘goodbye will be firework.” Lim said. “In Iowa red envelopes containing “lucky mon- our hometown and start to prepare last year’ family gathering before the State, I usually celebrate Lunar New ey” from adults. for New Year celebration.” Lunar New Year. On the official New Year with my Malaysian friends. We Qingwei Meng, junior in civil en- Wang was one of last year’s Lunar Year’s Eve, we would have a smaller, would do potluck, which means every gineering, shared his family’s activities New Year gala hosts. She spent the more intimate dinner to commemo- person brings one dish to the party on Lunar New Year’s Eve back in New Year with her CSSA co-workers. rate our ancestors,” Nguyen said. “On and share with everyone.” Friday, February 16, 2018 Iowa State Daily NEWS 03

CAMPUS 65TH ANNUAL ENGINEER WEEK

NICK NELSON/IOWA STATE DAILY Grant Imahara, famous for his role on “Mythbusters” and “White Rabbit Project,” will visit Iowa State to speak on Thursday, Feb. 22. The event will be part of Engineer Week.

BY CHRISTIAN.SIMMONS Emily Fleming, a senior, and Adam Sievers, a Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel, Pirates of the the week for ve dollars total. @iowastatedaily.com sophomore, have been planning Engineering Caribbean, or Disney. is year E-Week is increasing the button lunch- Week (E-Week) since April of last year. With a Fleming and Sievers agree that this week is sup- es to 650 people, as they were in high demand in team of around 45 people, not including volun- posed to be about relaxing and celebrating being years past due to the cheap cost per person. teer crew members, the two hope for another engineers, as well as getting to know the faculty Meals are catered from local restaurants includ- successful E-Week. that is in the college. ing Hickory Park, Fuzzy’s, Fazoli’s and HyVee, as Being engineers themselves, they understand the well as burgers on Tuesday made by the agriculture e two are proud of the work put in and believe stress and work that goes into being an engineer. and biosystems department. this to be an improvement from years past. e week is supposed to be a chance to ease the Fleming and Sievers want to make sure students Fleming said that every year the E-Week com- stress and have a good time surrounded by fellow know it is a social event. They said grab some mittee improves upon last year looking at atten- engineers. friends and have fun. dance at di erent events last year and student input. There is also a large emphasis on the meal “We try to cater [the events] to what students e duo said they’re most excited about the plan buttons. want to see,” said Fleming. to have a theme at this year’s E-Week: movies. e buttons are open to anyone of any major, Each day will have some sort of movie film, and allow you to eat ve meals over the course of

Events happening over E-week.

Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:

E-Lympics, State Gym, Graduate Student Panel, VRAC Presentation, Howe Game Watch, Jack Trice Grant Imahara Keynote E-Banquet, Alumni Center East Gym 1 - 3 p.m. Marston 2155 6 - 7:30 p.m. Hall, Lee Liu Auditorium, Stadium, Sukup End Zone, Speech, Memorial Union, Invitation only, clubs had 3 - 4 p.m. 7:30-10pm Great Hall 8 p.m. the chance to apply to be Teams or individuals will Students can make connections A “4-D” simulation attend- Students will be able to Grant Imahara from Myth- recognized for awards at this have a chance to compete at with researchers at Iowa State ees will have the chance to watch the Iowa State vs. TCU busters and his new show semi-formal banquet to recog- various athletic and non-ath- and learn about what research experience what the Virtual basketball game in Sukup End White Rabbit will be speaking nize clubs, faculty, and depart- letic competitions with prizes is happening at the College of Reality Applications Center is Zone. ere is also trivia and a at the Memorial Union about ment for the highest percent being gift cards. Engineering. capable of. nacho bar. engineering entertainment. turnout.

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JUMP-STARTING A CAREER Omar Shibat Alhamd, senior in advertising, talks with an employer at the Greenlee Jump-Start Networking and Career Fair on Feb. 15, 2018. Over 30 companies were registered for the event.

SUDOKU BY THE MEPHAM GROUP POLICE BLOTTER Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to 2.14.18 solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk An individual reported the theft of a watch at Parks Library (reported at 3:03 p.m.). An individual reported damage to a bulletin board at Friley Hall (reported at 4:10 a.m.). Jacob Thomas Farraher, age 18, of 2136 Lincoln Way - Ames, IA, was arrested and charged with operating while Officers assisted another agency with a criminal investiga- intoxicated, possession of drug paraphernalia, and posses- tion at Lincoln Way and Dotson Dr (reported at 4:59 a.m.). sion of a controlled substance at Lincoln Way and Grand Ave (reported at 10:57 p.m.). Lindsey Kay Rock, age 36, of 316 11th St Unit 2 - Ames, IA, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance at Armory Building (reported at 1:01 p.m.).

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COLUMN Life with a severe allergy

BY EILEEN.TYRRELL to date and watching what I ate after the first to admit a nut allergy makes @iowastatedaily.com that incident. But that wasn’t enough to for a good punchline, but the joke is not prevent another reaction just a week ago, funny when it means people don’t take I was sitting in a banquet hall in Chica- when I got halfway through a (suppos- my allergy seriously. go late in July, enjoying traditional Indi- edly) nut free veggie burger before real- Plenty of us work in food service jobs; an food after attending a friend’s dance izing I was having a reaction. This time plenty of people grumble and complain performance, when it happened. COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES it wasn’t as extreme and no trip to the when they aren’t allowed to bring food Columnist Eileen Tyrrell discusses what it is like to live with a hospital was needed, but there’s some- into a public place because of allergies. severe food allergy. A symptoms of anaphylaxis is a sense of I took a bite of what I thought was a thing acutely terrifying about realizing, Understanding the why is important, so impending doom this increases fear in people with allergies. plain vegetable samosa and approximate- even after taking so many precautions, accidents like what happened last week ly 15 seconds later my mouth flooded accidents happen and I can experience a become less frequent, especially as severe with a strange, itchy, horrifying taste, one potentially fatal reaction anytime. food allergies have increased by almost I both dreaded and had almost forgotten. What most people don’t know about 400 percent over the past few decades. I got up and sprinted to the bathroom, allergies, and what I didn’t even realize Small sacrifices like not eating peanut making it just in time to vomit. I was until recently, is that a sense of impend- butter around potentially allergic people, having an allergic reaction. ing doom is quite literally a symptom of or even just being aware of the dangers, I’m allergic to tree nuts, which includes anaphylaxis. isn’t too much to ask. all nuts except peanuts. I’ve been allergic Even though I intellectually know in a And for those readers who do have since I was a kid, but that night in Chi- few minutes I’ll be fine, the sensation of severe food allergies, or parents of al- cago was the first time I had to go to the feeling my throat swell up and the taste lergic kids, find the line between being hospital for it. that accompanies a reaction is one of the cautious and living in fear. Anaphylaxis Unlike seasonal allergies, when I eat most terrifying feelings I know. is terrifying, and I know how easy it can a nut, I have an anaphylactic reaction, The fear drastically outweighs the be to succumb to the fear and stop eating which means my throat starts closing physical symptoms, to the extent that anything with even the most miniscule up. Most of the time, taking Benadryl even a couple days later I felt as if I was amount of risk. But allergen awareness is enough to stop the reaction. What having a reaction every time I took a bite is increasing everyday, and 99 percent I stupidly didn’t realize in July was my of even the most benign foods. of the time a food that’s supposed to be Benadryl was expired. So an hour later The reason I’m writing all of this is safe is safe. I was in the ER, getting antihistamines to provide some sort of explanation for Use your best judgement and don’t through an IV. people who don’t have severe allergies let it scar you when you have a reaction. Needless to say, I was much more so they can understand what it feels like Food is amazing. Don’t be afraid to cautious about keeping my medicine up when a single bite can kill you. I’ll be enjoy it.

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WRESTLING

COURTESY OF IOWA STATE ATHLETICS Iowa State wrestling coaches Kevin Dresser, Mike Zadick, Brent Metcalf and Derek St. John (left to right) prepare for their first Cy-Hawk wrestling dual as a coaching staff. Coaches return for Cy-Hawk dual

BY TREVOR.HOLBROOK Generally, members and followers of college “I tell our team all the time the biggest match end of St. John’s collegiate career, he finished with @iowastatedaily.com sports disassociate themselves with their rivals. of the year is always the next match,” Dresser said. a 106-17 record. “Obviously, the fact that it’s Iowa coming to Ames Since joining the Iowa State coaching staff, one In 2016, Ohio State attempted to remove all signs makes that very relevant, very true.” of St. John’s biggest impacts has come from redshirt of the letter “M” in regards to its biggest rival — the Iowa State associate head coach Mike Zadick sophomore 133-pounder Markus Simmons. Michigan Wolverines. Dresser’s right hand man—Zadick—registered a 133-pounds Duke blue and Carolina blue appear similar, successful career in black and gold as well. “Markus is a guy that’s got tons of potential,” but you’d never see Mike Krzyzewski sporting the From 2000 to 2002, Zadick rattled off three- Dresser said before the North Dakota State dual. lighter shade of the color. straight All-American honors. The 149-pounder “We assigned Simmons to [assistant coach] Derek Meanwhile, the Cyclone wrestling coaching staff snagged two Big Ten Wrestler of the Week awards St. John...if Markus Simmons follows Derek St. learned the ropes of collegiate wrestling from Iowa and a Big Ten Championship in the 2001-02 season. John to a T, he’s going to be a guy who’s going to be State’s biggest in-state rival—the Iowa Hawkeyes. After Zadick exhausted his college eligibility, the really, really solid by the end of the year.” Without an MLB, NBA or NFL team in Iowa, a Montana native remained in the Iowa wrestling Recently, Simmons has been a bright spot for the large portion of sports fans follow collegiate sports, room, assisting with coaching duties and training Cyclones, picking up a major decision and a pin in making the Cy-Hawk rivalry special for the state for the Olympics. his last two matches. of Iowa. Zadick spent two stints as a volunteer assistant Over half of Iowa’s weights are ranked according “I’ve always grown up going to the Iowa versus coach for the Hawkeyes (2004-06, 2009-10). Be- to InterMat, but 133 isn’t one of Iowa’s strengths. Iowa State dual and it’s awesome,” said freshman tween 2006 and 2009, Zadick transitioned to the If Iowa State wants to make some noise on Sun- Ryan Leisure. “There’s so many fans there, so many strength training coach for Iowa. day, the Cyclones need results from Simmons. He people there to just watch wrestling. It brings ev- In his final two seasons with the Iowa coaching will compete in his first home Cy-Hawk dual, and eryone together.” staff, Zadick adopted the interim assistant coach the 133-pounder is expecting a different atmosphere Kevin Dresser, Mike Zadick, Brent Metcalf and before leaving for Virginia Tech. in Hilton Coliseum. Derek St. John all spent time in an Iowa singlet, but Iowa State volunteer assistant coach Brent “I’m expecting a lot more people to come just be- the quartet tucked away their black and gold to wear Metcalf cause it’s Iowa and Iowa State, and I know Iowa they cardinal and gold. Less than a decade removed from the Iowa wres- travel a lot as well,” Simmons said. “I’m expecting for The Iowa State coaching staff will sit in the op- tling team, Metcalf finds himself in Ames. there to be a lot of people there, a lot of boos, fights posite corner against Iowa on Sunday, but the staff ’s Before Metcalf ’s arrival to Iowa State, the Da- I guess. There always is a fight going on [with] Iowa wrestling roots still lie in Iowa City. vison, Michigan, native piled up accolades as a State and Iowa in the building.” “Well, anytime it’s Iowa [and] Iowa State I’m sure Hawkeye. Heavyweight it’s going to be a little animated and a little more In Metcalf ’s three seasons at Iowa, the 149-pound- Another intriguing match in the Cy-Hawk dual smoke and fire with it,” Dresser said. er was an NCAA finalist each season (2008-10), lies in the heavyweight match. Iowa State head coach Kevin Dresser while winning the NCAA Championship in 2008 Iowa State’s Marcus Harrington will match up Dresser, 55, kicked off his wrestling career at Iowa and 2010. with Iowa’s Sam Stoll. Harrington, a redshirt junior, in 1983. The Humboldt, Iowa, native hit his groove Metcalf delivered the second-highest career is one of the more experienced Cyclones, but he in a Hawkeye singlet during the 1984-85 season. winning percentage in Iowa history, posting a 108- hasn’t wrestled Iowa at home. The 142-pounder collected All-American hon- 3 record. Stoll, a larger heavyweight, holds a size advantage ors in the 1984-85 season while adding a Big Ten A chunk of Metcalf ’s 108 wins came via pins. over the smaller Harrington, but Harrington is tak- Championship. Metcalf added the fourth-most pins (20) in Iowa ing a similar approach as he always does. Dresser’s success on the mat carried into his history during the 2008-09 season. At the conclu- “He’s a big guy. He just likes to push and pull kind final season in the 1985-86 season. Dresser earned sion of Metcalf ’s career, the 149-pounder found of,” Harrington said. another All-American honor and another Big Ten himself at No. 7 for career pins in Iowa history (47). On paper, the Hawkeyes outmatch the Cyclones, Championship. Dresser capped off the 1985-86 Iowa State assistant coach Derek St. John but Dresser and his staff plan to use this as a mea- season by winning an NCAA Championship. St. John is the most recent Iowa State coach to suring tool for a young Iowa State team. The Hawkeyes won the NCAA Championship wrestle in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. St. John finished “There’s some match ups there that will be great all five seasons Dresser spent on the Iowa roster. his career as a four-time All-American at Iowa with measuring sticks for us,” Dresser said. “I really think After a long coaching period in Virginia with a 157-pound NCAA Championship in 2013. we’re progressing at 133; it’s a great measuring stick a pair of high schools and Virginia Tech, Dresser In St. John’s four seasons of wrestling for the for him. I think at 141, Ian Parker’s proved that he is back in his home state and eager to wrestle his Hawkeyes, the 157-pounder never finished worst can move up and compete with the very best... 184, alma mater. than fifth in the NCAA Championships. At the 197, heavyweight I think are great measuring sticks.” LIFESTYLE

Friday, February 16, 2018 Iowa State Daily LIFESTYLE 07

STYLE Protective styling How to protect your hair from the elements

BY MECCAH.MUHAMMAD Black hair has recently become a prominent topic of discus- @iowastatedaily.com sion in popular media. The rebirth of the natural hair movement called for black women to embrace their unprocessed locks.

The natural hair movement inspired black women to stop conforming, and to embrace the versatility of having kinkier coils. Most importantly, the movement started to prioritize the importance of healthy hair above all else. This commitment to health helped sparked the popularity of protective styling. Protective styling is a form of styling in-

COURTESY OF NAPPY.CO Black women are no longer conforming and embracing the versatility of having natural hair.

tended to protect hair from outside elements, such as weather. Protective styling is also used as a way to give the hair a break. The misunderstanding of black hair amongst the public, professionals and manufacturers has led to a lot of bad practices. For example, the overuse of heat or relaxers used for chemically straightening would damage the hair. Styles that required a lot of manipulation could snap hair strands, and even the way hair was being washed could be harmful. It was soon understood that kinkier hair is more fragile. Protective styling is a way to halt overstyling of the hair, and protective styling can be incorporated regardless of a person’s hair texture. Check out these forms of protective styling here:

Braids Braids allow access to the scalp without the need to manip- COURTESY OF PEXELS The natural hair movement started to prioritize the importance of healthy hair and protective ulate the individual strands everyday; with braids, cleaning and styling techniques. moisturization is still possible, but the hair itself is wrapped and protected.

Wigs The hair is braided into comfortable cornrows underneath, and a wig is placed on top. Depending on the quality of the wig this method can last months, while washing the hair regularly in between. Wigs allow access to the hair as they are easy to remove, and often only attached via glue or small combs.

Sew-in Sew-ins can either be full or partial. A full sew-in is when no real hair is left unbraided, and partial is when some real hair is kept out to blend with the extensions. Sew-ins typically last longer than wigs, and allow for more security for the wearer as they are sewed down onto the head. They protect by allowing the hair to grow freely without manipulation.

Crochet Similar to most protective styles, crochet braids use a plaited base and hair is added on top. These are quick, secure and protective. The fake hair is attached to the cornrows with a crochet hook and closed off with a loose tie. Crochets allow access to the scalp, and are extremely customizable

Low-manipulation styles Any style with the wearers own hair that protects their ends, locks in moisture, and helps cut down on the use of styling tools. COURTESY OF PEXELS Protective styling is also a means of expression. Instead of Braids are a stylish trend for natural-haired women. With braids, cleaning and moisturization is dying or cutting the real hair to get a certain look, you’re able possible and the hair is wrapped and protective. to experiment. Want a purple bob Monday and waist length hair Tuesday? It’s safe and possible with protective styling. JUMPS (C)

08 NEWS Iowa State Daily Friday, February 16, 2018

TITLE IX pg1 September 9, 2016 Petition was filed in Polk County on State in the amount of $305 on Sept. ing consultation as “the most common and the Niesen lawsuit. At that time 18 pertaining to “Title IX Litigation sense” way to define it. Husch Blackwell was not representing Melissa Maher’s behalf Advising” rendered on Aug. 29 that Steve Renau, communications man- the university in either of those cases was billed separately from an invoice ager at Husch Blackwell would not and was not representing the university December 5, 2016 sent on the same date for $244 in the comment on their billing practices, in any pending action or proceeding. Niesen v. ISU case. saying they had not been authorized In June 2017, based on discussions Retention agreement for Title IX/Fair Asked if advice and consultation on to speak on the matter and referred the with the Attorney General’s office and Labor Standards Act Training and con- a legal matter is believed to require Daily back to their client, the general Interim President (Ben) Allen, it was approval from the executive council, counsel office at Iowa State. determined that outside counsel would tracts signed Eric Tabor, deputy chief in the Iowa Norton was asked if Husch Black- be hired to represent the university, Attorney General’s office, said he well was advising specifically on Maher along with the Attorney General’s arch believes they do, as the law states v. ISU and Niesen v. ISU, as invoices office, in Title IX litigation. Pursuant M 6, 2017 “compensation shall not be allowed to indicate. to university procurement policy a re- Petition was filed in Polk County on any person for services as an attorney “Yes and no. I mean it was broad quest for proposal was issued outlining or counselor.” advice about Title IX issues, research the university’s need and the selection Taylor Niesen’s behalf “I think advice yeah, because some- about Title IX issues and how we criteria for selecting counsel. Four firms times we don’t have the expertise might approach responding in lit- submitted responses to the request. A une in our office on certain matters but igation … to those cases and other panel of administrators was selected to J 2, 2017 this [Sept. 11 agreement] is … both, complaints or cases that we had,” review the candidates. This panel also Husch Blackwell begins billing Iowa including advice and representation,” Norton said. included a representative from the At- Tabor said. “This is a Title IX matter Norton clarified that “other cases or torney General’s office. Two firms were State for professional services in the that we requested a special counsel be- complaints” were a reference to policy brought to campus for interviews and Niesen case cause we needed a little more expertise considerations. Husch Blackwell was ultimately selected than our office had in its advice and “In light of the complaints that were by the panel to work with the Attorney eptember representation.” being made, and other issues around General’s off ice to represent the uni- S 1, 2017 Tabor declined to comment on campus and Title IX issues, we asked versity in Title IX litigation, including Husch Blackwell begins billing Iowa whether Iowa State had violated the for general advice about Title IX, Title the Niesen and Maher Matters. At that law by obtaining advice on litigation IX compliance and Title IX issues,” point, executive counsel approval was State for professional services in Maher matters beginning in June 2017 and Norton said. “The issues that they obtained and Husch Blackwell began case predating the Sept. 11 agreement. were consulting with us at, certainly representing the university in Title Frank LoMonte, director of the were present in Niesen and Maher, IX actions and proceedings, including Brechner Center for Freedom of Infor- absolutely, but it wasn’t directed at Niesen and Maher.” September 11, 2017 mation and former executive director specifically representation of the uni- LoMonte said the university is of the Student Press Law Center, said versity in those cases. The issues were either redacting information that Iowa State and the Iowa attorney the law indicates Iowa State may have presented — some of the issues were is not protected by attorney-client general receive approval from the made a misstep in obtaining specific presented by those cases.” privilege or Husch Blackwell was in Iowa executive council to retain Husch services from Husch Blackwell before After Norton was interviewed by the fact consulting on specific litigation, Blackwell “to provide services to Iowa the Sept. 11 agreement from the exec- Iowa State Daily, he sent a statement in which case LoMonte believes the utive council. about Iowa Code Section 13.7: law indicates that Iowa State should State University (ISU), including advice “Normally, if you’re just hiring some- “Iowa Code Section 13.7 (“Special have received prior approval from the and representation, with respect to Title body to put on a training, or workshop, Counsel”) is limited in its application executive council. IX litigation and compliance matters.” or teach a course, none of those things to the hiring of outside counsel to “rep- “The starting point for attorney-cli- is the provision of legal services and resent” the Board of Regents (and the ent privilege is that the privilege ap- you can freely do that,” LoMonte individual Regent institutions) “in plies only when you’re contacting an September 13, 2017 said. “But under Iowa law, it certainly pending actions or proceedings.” Sec- attorney to receive legal advice in looks like once you are consulting that tion 13.7 does not apply to attorney or connection with an ongoing or antic- Husch Blackwell first assigned to Ma- attorney for help on a specific matter, counselor services that do not involve ipated legal matter,” LoMonte said. her case in court you are now receiving legal services, representing the Board/institutions in “So there has to be a specific legal and at the point that you’re receiving a pending action or proceeding, matter like a lawsuit that you’re either legal services, then you need sign-off The services of Husch Blackwell are in the midst of or you’re anticipating December 6, 2017 from the state before you can begin consistent within these provisions. and preparing for. At that point, that’s Husch Blackwell first assigned to that engagement and start paying the Husch Blackwell was first hired through when the privilege attaches to your lawyer.” Office of University Counsel and gen- communications.” Niesen case in court LoMonte said that many states have eral university procurement policies Jeffrey Thompson, Iowa solicitor laws dictating when a governmental to provide legal consulting services general, who submitted the request October 12, 2017 body is required to receive approval for on a variety of issues including some for special counsel to the executive legal assistance from a private law firm. employee benef it issues and training, council of Iowa, could not be reached Petition is filed on Robinette Kelley’s LoMonte said he has a hard time policy development, and general Title for comment. behalf seeing the attorney general defining IX legal advice. The Title IX consulting The Iowa State Daily paid $30 to the law differently, referring to the was related to, but broader than, the obtain the records related to Husch definition of legal assistance as includ- issues raised in both the Maher lawsuit Blackwell for this story.