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COUNCIL TALKS STREET DIVISIONS iowastatedaily.com/news KORIE LUCIOUS Photo: Huiling Wu/Iowa State Daily Korie Lucious rests after practice on Tuesday at Hilton Coliseum before the game against Oklahoma State on Wednesday. Lucious averages 10 points each game with just under six assists per game. He began his basketball career practicing daily in a Milwaukee YMCA, taking pointers from his father. GOOD, BAD, UGLY Senior player pursues would find a young basketball player tuning his game with his father and see me succeed; he knew the potential OF 2012 ELECTIONS working with his mentor. teacher, Antone Brazil. I had.” iowastatedaily.com/news success at Iowa State Shot after shot, drill after drill, During those countless workouts, Once he did come around, it was hour after hour and day after day, the it sometimes took Lucious a while to exactly what Brazil wanted to see and By Dean.Berhow-Goll young Korie Lucious was working find himself. When he would mess up, why he was pushing him so hard. @iowastatedaily.com with the father he loves on the game his dad would let him know. Lucious “I don’t beat around the bush,” Weather: he loves. has and always will call him his big- Brazil said. “I’ll always tell him like it Like a lot of basketball success It didn’t matter what time of day — gest critic, but also his biggest fan. is.” stories, this one starts in a gym. as early as 6 a.m. before school or after “Working out with my dad push- In middle school, Lucious was one WED It began 15 years ago at the YMCA school when his homework was done ing me 100 percent, sometimes it’s of the bigger kids in class and consid- 15|30 in Milwaukee, where if one walked — Lucious was in the gym for three to like, ‘Man get off my back,’” Lucious in through the gym doors, he or she four hours at a time, crafting and fine- said. “At the same time, he wanted to LUCIOUS.p8 >>

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FRI Iowa 4-H experiences changes 32|40 financial realities of increas- in five school-aged youths Costs increase, ing costs and decreasing participates in 4-H in Iowa. Provided by ISU funds. It is the largest youth devel- Meteorology Club funds decrease “Plus, we have had chang- opment organization in the for youth camp es in our program staff. So . that is what brought about Iowa State is home to Meeting: By Meghan.Johnson the very difficult decision to the 4-H Youth Development @iowastatedaily.com not offer the traditional resi- headquarters and is available dential and day camp to the through ISU Extension and GSB weighs Summer of 2013 will general public at the Iowa Outreach offices. in on student bring changes to 4-H camps 4-H Center this summer.” The Iowa 4-H Center all across Iowa, but it will not Even though programs is owned by the Iowa 4-H input system end the entire program. are being cut from 4-H, all the Foundation, which is a chari- Luann Johansen, pro- existing rental commitments table organization. The Government of the Student Body Senate will issue a special gram manager of ISU youth at the Iowa 4-H Center are to Johansen made it very order Wednesday recommend- and 4-H, described the be honored this summer. clear that through the finan- Photo courtesy of ISU 4-H Youth Development Program changes in 4-H when she According to ISU A dock overlooks the Iowa 4-H camp’s pond; the camp ing one system for gathering offers many different aspects for kids who enjoy nature. in-class student input. said, “We have these current Extension and Outreach, one 4-H.p3 >> There are two main clicker prod- ucts students use for classes: the TurningPoint and the Top Hat Tolerance Monocle systems. The TurningPoint clicker system will be recommended as the university-wide system. The GSB Senate meeting will be Movement supports eliminating ‘r-word’ at 7 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. people can pledge their support [to will hurt not only mentally disabled ther support and form more aware- ISU students pledge stop the usage of the r-word],” said individuals, but also their family ness in other people will be shown -By Katie Grunewald against hurtful term Nathan Smith, junior in environ- members, Smith said. after an individual pledges on the mental science. Through pledging, an action is website. By Kimberly.Woo Smith said that the awareness day not exactly taken, but the individual “I’m not officially affiliated with Inside: @iowastatedaily.com of Spread the Word to End the Word shows acceptance to intellectually them; I signed the pledge,” Smith is celebrated everywhere. and developmentally mentally dis- said. “The reason it’s important to News ...... 1 The r-word is, for some people, a The awareness day, Wednesday, abled individuals; it is a way of sup- me is I’ve worked with people who Opinion ...... 4 very common word for people to use will be sponsored by a website called porting the denial of the word’s nega- have intellectual and developmental Sports ...... 7 casually, without realizing the pos- R-Word. The website and the aware- tive usage in a daily context, Smith disabilities, and I’ve seen how unin- Flavors ...... 10 sible effect of the eight-lettered word ness day aim to “keep the conversa- said. tentional uses of the r-word can still Classifieds ...... 9 “retarded.” tion going” and for individuals to Smith explained that the various be hurtful to them even though the Games ...... 9 Spread the Word to End the Word identify that the use of the r-word, recommended ways to get involved is “an online kind of a movement; both intentionally or unintentionally, and actions that can be taken to fur- R-WORD.p3 >>

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The information in the log comes from the ISU and City of Ames police departments’ records. All those accused of violating the law are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ISU pays tribute to agriculture Feb. 28 (reported at 1:40 a.m.). A staff member reported an A resident reported being Display features individual acting in a suspi- harassed by an acquaintance. cious manner at the National The matter was referred to video, activities Lab for Agriculture (reported at Department of Residence offi- 11:39 a.m.). cials for follow-up at Buchanan Hall (reported at 2:49 a.m.). By Charles.O’Brien A pellet rifle, possessed in @iowastatedaily.com violation of residence and A vehicle driven by Sara Sprecher collided with a university policies, was Agriculture has long been a placed into secure storage at parked car at Lot 21 (reported University Village (reported at at 4:25 p.m.). cornerstone in Iowa’s history, 2:03 p.m.). March 2 and the Iowa Hall of Pride has Heather Milder, 20, 4234 decided to pay tribute to this Frederiksen Court, was ar- Tyler Velin, 19, 2112 Lincoln sector along with the help of Way, was arrested and rested on a warrant held by the ISU College of Agriculture the Ames Police Department charged with public intoxica- at Parks Library (reported at tion at Welch Avenue (reported and Life Sciences. 8:24 p.m.). at 12:49 a.m.). The Iowa Hall of Pride, Zachary Collett, 23, 215 Nicholas Colpoys, 20, of which opened eight years ago Stanton Ave., Apt. 505, was Boone, was arrested and and is located in downtown arrested and charged with charged with public intoxica- Des Moines, was initially public intoxication at Hilton tion at Larch Hall (reported at Coliseum (reported at 9:13 1:15 a.m.). started to pay tribute to Iowa p.m.). A 19-year-old female was re- high school extracurricular Christopher Herrera, 19, 437 ferred to DOT officials for a .02 activities. Hilltop Road, was cited for civil violation at South Fourth It has since branched off possession of drug para- Street (reported at 3:27 a.m.). into areas that honor Iowa’s phernalia at Agg Avenue and An 18-year-old female was re- history, like agriculture. Cessna Street (reported at ferred to DOT officials for a .02 9:40 a.m.). civil violation at Pammel Drive “We wanted to showcase and Stange Road (reported at what is good in Iowa,” said Jack March 1 3:29 a.m.). Lashier, director of the Iowa Kyle Sandry, 19, 140 Lynn An individual reported being Hall of Pride. “Agriculture is Ave., was arrested and assaulted by an acquaintance charged with possession of a an industry people are moving at the Armory (reported at farther and farther away from, controlled substance and pos- 5:10 a.m.). session of drug paraphernalia. and we wanted to give people a Photo: William Deaton/Iowa State Daily At the Iowa Hall of Pride, there is an exhibit that was created by the College of Agriculture. The An officer initiated a drug-relat- way to connect to it.” Jacob Beste, 19, 140 Lynn ed investigation at the Armory exhibit features many video kiosks and visuals that explain the process of agriculture. Ave., was cited for posses- (reported at 10:50 p.m.). The agricultural exhibit, sion of drug paraphernalia at which opened Dec. 19, 2012, the 100 block of Lynn Avenue March 3 (reported at 1:05 a.m.). features interactive activi- children that visit the Hall of “It is important to educate portunities Iowa State held An officer assisted a 19-year- ties and displays the growing Pride about the agricultural the youth about agriculture and the growing need in the Myles Thompson, 20, 3910 old female who had con- cycle of corn using time-lapse sector; the Iowa Hall of Pride because of how huge of an eco- agriculture sector. Tripp St., Unit 123, was cited sumed too much alcohol at for underage possession Maple Hall (reported at 1:50 photography. has about 50,000 child visitors nomic driver it is and how it She said that the popula- of alcohol at Knapp Street a.m.). Lashier said the main goal every year. impacts how we live our lives tion of the college had grown and South Sheldon Avenue of the exhibit is to educate the The exhibit also includes every day,” Johnston said. 30 percent from 2006 to 2010 a video kiosk which features Funding for this exhibit and highlighted the college’s testimonies by six current came from a collaboration job placement rate over the ISU students in the College between agriculture compa- past decade, which has been of Agriculture and Life nies and individuals, with an 97 to 98 percent. Sciences and by Dean Wendy end result of $335,000 for the Wintersteen said that par- Wintersteen. exhibit. ticipating in this exhibit was • One Large Vehicle Bay • Seven Self Serve Bays The students describe Wintersteen said the important for the college in • Self Serve Pet Wash • Two Touchless Laser Automatics their majors, the different ca- college was approached by order to maintain an informed reer opportunities that the Charles Sukup, president of population so the right kind Get your Car & Pet Clean agriculture industry can offer Sukup Manufacturing Co., of policies can be made in the at the Same Place! and their experiences at Iowa about this exhibit, asking if future, and to keep things mov- State. they were interested in partak- ing in the right direction. One student participant in ing in it. “So many people think ag- the exhibit, Nathan Johnston, “We were blown away by riculture is just about farm- senior in agricultural business, the quality of the exhibits,” ing, but there are so many stressed the need to educate Wintersteen said. “The mes- other things that are part of it,” Iowa’s youth about agricul- sage is fantastic, and we imme- Wintersteen said. “Children ture and how a person does diately knew how important it will now see and understand not have to have an agricul- was to be part of it.” agriculture more and will tural background to work in Wintersteen, in her video hopefully increase their inter- 204 Clark Ave. | Ames agriculture. portion, spoke about the op- est in it.” www.lynnscarwash.com Open 24 Hours!

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Recreation Custodian chases cross-country dream ISU employee takes plunge with Joyce Bricker’s biking adventure journey ■■ California By Miranda.Freeman ■■ Arizona @iowastatedaily.com ■■ New ■■ Texas “Someday” is finally here ■■ Louisiana for an ISU custodian. Joyce ■■ Mississippi Bricker, employed by Iowa ■■ Alabama State for over 30 years, is fi- ■ nally beginning her dream ad- ■ Florida venture with a cross-country bike trip. “Someday. I’m gonna not wait for someday,” Bricker Bike World’s said. “Do whatever that thing it cross-country is you want to do and do it.” Bricker began planning tools this trip in 2009 and will leave ■■ Fly Repair Kit Wednesday. She finally decid- ■■ allen wrench ed to no longer wait to accom- plish this dream and advises ■■ chain tool others to do the same. ■■ pump Bricker took up cross- country biking because of her Photo: Suhaib Tawil/Iowa State Daily neighbor. “One lady has done this Joyce Bricker, an ISU custodian, rides her bike across campus Friday. Bricker is starting a cross-country trip from California to “He encouraged me to do four times before; she scares Florida on Wednesday. Bricker began biking because of encouragement by her neighbor and has traveled to many states already. this,” Bricker said. “He ac- me,” Bricker said. complished 38 Rag Rides and During the times the bik- have worked for Iowa State Concerning her bike, died [while on a trip with Rag “Never ride alone when finished riding when he was ers are not cycling, they will be University for so long that they Lauber suggests for her to ride, Rides].” riding a bike,” Bricker said. 84 because of his Alzheimers. getting to know each other. will allow me to take this much “the one she likes, but a nice Of course, Bricker hopes to Bricker is very excited to I really wish I can tell him “Bubba encouraged us to time off,” Bricker said. road bike would be best.” never see an accident, but she finally accomplish her cross- about me doing this trip, but he email one another and write Bikers pay a fee to be a part Bricker knows the dangers knows it happens. country dream. “My husband doesn’t remember that he used up an introduction of our- of this trip. of biking; she has biked through “Bubba was a police officer is nervous; he said if I wanted to bike.” selves so you have some kind of Steve Lauber, employee Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ne- before he retired, so he really to give up he would come pick She will be biking with notion as to who you are going of Bike World in Ames, gave braska, Montreal and more. thinks of safety,” Bricker said. me up,” Bricker said. “But I Bubba’s Coast To Coast to be riding with,” Bricker said. suggestions as to what Bricker “I’ve been hit by a truck!” Over the years, Bricker has never gave up a ride before,” Ride and will bike through Bricker has been doing bike will need for her trip. Bricker said. “One person has learned the dos and don’ts. Bricker said. California, Arizona, New tours since 1980 and said the Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, average age of the bikers on Mississippi and Alabama to this trip is 61. reach her final destination: Bricker explained that be- Florida. cause this trip is in the middle Even your pets need a vacation This trip will take one of spring semester, not many Pregnant? month to finish, and the bikers young college bikers can do it. will ride about 85 miles a day. “I am lucky enough to ames pet resort • Dog & Cat Boarding >>4-H.p1 why they would cut camps. That is their revenue stream. It • Dog Daycare cial realities and changes hap- doesn’t add up to me as a par- • Grooming pening in 4-H, the children ent,” Julie said. and their experiences are Iowa 4-H is a program that • Dog Training priorities. helps children develop leader- AMES PET RESORT “The center is not closing, ship, citizenship, communica- Boarding, Daycare, Grooming but there will be camp offer- tion and life skills. ings that will not be sponsored Julie also showed her con- by the state program,” said cern with what 4-H programs John Roosa, a camp manager. offer when she said, “It’s un- Roosa was not allowed to fortunate anytime that you say much according to policy eliminate programs for kids to at the ISU Extension and be outside in a structured envi- Outreach Program, but Julie ronment, like what 4-H camp Roosa, wife of John Roosa, ex- offers.” Need Help? pressed her concern as a par- The 4-H Club plans to add ent of two children who par- other camping experiences We’re here for you. ticipate in 4-H camps. while also hiring program staff The Roosas were planning to facilitate camp programs, on sending their two children including archery, aquatics, a to day camp this summer climbing wall, creek walks and through the 4-H program, but science. now will not be able to. 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Education Editorial: Discussion Sequester causes trouble required for Attempt at tax reform solutions could hurt students

The old adage that “haste makes he sequester has been the waste” is not a complete waste of height of discussion in breath, we learn from a recent study TWashington, D.C., for the past done by the Pew Research Center. In few weeks and is yet another partisan that study, Pew compared the overall issue that politicians in our nation’s reaction of Twitter users to important capital will have to conquer. events over the past year (positive vs. The $85 million in automatic negative, conservative vs. liberal) to budget cuts was approved at midnight broader public opinion. on March 2 and will bring several The results showed that the effects that may be more detrimental reaction to events such as President than President Barack Obama and Barack Obama’s reelection, the Congress realize. presidential debates, a court decision Both parties agree that the seques- on California’s Proposition 8, Obama’s ter will have negative effects. In second inaugural address and the State Obama’s radio address, he said Courtesy Photo of the Union Address, the tone of the the spending cuts “will inflict “conversation” on Twitter is much pain on communities across the more liberal, much more conservative, country,” costing jobs and slowing or much more negative than scientifi- growth. The president also said cally measured public opinion across that Republicans are to blame the country. for the sequester due to the fact As Pew noted, the demographics of that Republicans did not want to Twitter users are considerably differ- close a tax loophole that may have ent from the general population. helped reduce the deficit. There is, however, another impor- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers tant attribute of Twitter. On most web- (R-Wash.) argues that closing the sites, viewers have the ability to click loophole would give the Obama a button and share a link to the site — administration more tax revenue; with their own comments — immedi- she accused them of wanting to ately. They can do so without thinking spend on stimulus projects and twice, without pausing to read it again government programs. and make sure they understand it. The sequester started as part of tion and the military will be. The biggest Analysis of this kind of feedback the 2011 agreement to break another Democrat obstacle in solving these issues comes from contrasts sharply with public opinion and Republican budget disagreement, also the constant partisan divide in Washington. polling that studies the general popula- known as raising the debt ceiling. It was even It’s no surprise that Obama and the GOP have tion, who might read the same news or delayed for two months after Obama proposed extremely differing views on the fiscal policy, opinion on the Internet as the Twitter the fiscal cliff. but these partisan beliefs are causing a delay in users Pew studied. They might watch A huge misconception about the sequester even deciding upon the terms of the sequester, the evening news every night, have is that it doesn’t affect college students. On By Katie.Henry @iowastatedaily.com which not only prolongs the length of the terms cable news on the TV at all hours as the contrary, the consequences, which first of the cuts but delays any solution that they background noise or listen to talk radio surfaced in January, include 8.2 percent in of American could possibly come up with. on the way to and from work. They cuts towards federal work study programs, $49 students who don’t graduate or receive their Partisanship never solves anything if nei- might shout at the top of their lungs million in cuts to the Education Opportunity GED aren’t able to serve in the military. On top ther party is willing to compromise. Obama has until they grow red in the face while Grant program, both of which provide aid to of those numbers, 30 percent of high school said that the sequester is temporary as long as they do so. students with exceptional need. Although the students lack the basic math, science and both sides can come to an agreement. It’s safe But the traditional participant in a Pell Grant will be safe from the sequester, there English skills needed for the military entrance to assume that neither party wants to deal with public opinion poll has the opportunity are still millions of dollars taken away from exams. the effects of the sequester, but the government to respond to the news for at least a education funding. Taking away education funding should has currently reached an impasse that can’t be few hours to condense his thoughts As college students, we are at the forefront clearly be the lowest priority for sequester cuts. dealt with if neither party will budge. and talk about them with his wife or of the audience of those who will be negatively Not only are there obvious effects such as tak- The current and potential effects of the se- children or coworkers or neighbors, affected by the sequester. Approximately ing away resources from schools, all of which quester are dangerous ones that we may not be before a researcher calls with a litany 33,000 students across the nation will be elimi- need and deserve them, but the sequester cuts able to afford or recover from. Agencies can’t of questions as he sits down to dinner. nated from the work-study program and 71,000 on education will in turn have a domino effect submit budgets to Congress if Congress can’t The Twitter user, who has the ability students will see reductions in their grants. on the military: restricting who is able to join agree on those budgets. If the sequester isn’t to immediately say whatever comes to Aside from the obvious effects this will have the military, which will have its own negative adjusted soon, we may be paying for it even mind, does not necessarily have that on America’s education system, education effects on itself, such as not having enough more in the future. same mandatory interlude. cuts will also affect the military. The sequester people out of high school who are able to pass That interlude, between knowing cuts will take away resources for students that the military entrance exams. about something and passing judgment give them the basic skills necessary for the The longer the effects of the sequester last, Katie Henry is a senior in journalism and on it in a public setting (in other words, military entrance exams. Currently, a quarter the more detrimental the effects on educa- political science from Pella, Iowa. to another person), allows an idea to be moderated and refined. Letters to the Editor Just think of what good would come if our government officials allowed themselves time to ruminate on the issues of our time. An example from Off-campus council Friend endorses recent events is the sequestration of federal spending, which will cut more than $1 trillion over the next decade. backs Rediske-Bauer Hughes-Kletscher Since Congress and the president pro- crastinated on the issue during their reelection campaigns, they were un- It is my pleasure to announce Senate Public Relations chair, and Cyclone, friend, leader. I time yet to check out Spencer’s able to make a deal before its scheduled the ISU United Residents as an ISU Ambassador, the latter cannot think of any three words platform (which can be found effective date, Jan. 1. Then they put off Off-Campus Council (UROC) for which he took part in writing that better describe Spencer at www.hugheskletscher.com), the sequester for another two months. endorsement of Senators Dan legislation for the Iowa legislature Hughes. I met him my first Spencer believes student dollars Two months is hardly enough time Rediske and Zach Bauer for aimed at improving student life at day here at Iowa State; he was should be used to benefit the to fix the federal budget. In the same their campaign to become the the Regents’ universities. carrying the largest collection students who pay them. He is also way that responses to current events next Government of the Student The amount of bills both Dan of ISU gear I have ever seen. He the first person in recent history communicated through Twitter are Body (GSB) president and vice and Zach have sent through GSB had it all — the flag that took who is willing to back those words more negative and more partisan than president. to help students is immeasurable. up half a wall, the carpet with up. He will not accept the full-ride those of the general population, we Convening on Feb. 6 with Time and time again they have Cy printed right in the center fall and spring scholarships that should know by now that the same full attendance of the council, demonstrated their sincere com- and the face paint he would use every president and finance direc- waste obtains in Congress. Without all members of the council mitment to Iowa State, whether it at every home game. He didn’t tor of GSB receive. This action ample time in which to act and react voted unanimously to endorse be by funding the clubs that make hesitate to come over, introduce alone will save us up to $90,000 and act again, members of Congress the Rediske-Bauer campaign an ISU student’s experience so himself and teach me how to per year. Spencer is also leading descend to the depths of partisanship (www.rediskebauer.com), making rich, improving the transparency put my loft together. the charge to allow students to and finger-pointing, rather than rising UROC the first organizational of GSB with the new outreach Since then, I have gotten use Dining Dollar$ at off-campus to the occasion and enacting a solution. endorsement of the 2013 GSB program, or working on projects to know Spencer very well. I restaurants like The Fighting campaign. like the new CyRide NextBus hung out with Spencer and his Burrito, so many of us won’t have This conclusion was arrived system. Cyclones will go a long roommate each night to watch to see our money go to waste at at after carefully deliberating way in finding other GSB senators “Sports Center” and “The the end of the year. Editorial Board over the course of two weeks. I have had a chance to sit down Katherine Klingseis, editor in chief as active as Dan Rediske and Zach Colbert Report.” Any time I Michael Belding, opinion editor Representing over 14,000 ISU Bauer are. was struggling with a decision with a lot of student leaders at Mackenzie Nading, students, making UROC the larg- These reasons and many more or ethical dilemma, I turned to Iowa State, and I have never met assistant opinion editor for online est student constituency by far, too numerous to list here, com- him. He never disappointed, no anyone with more passion for the council is undivided in agree- bined with their stellar academics matter how many thousands Iowa State and its students. 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1 Baylor 29-1, 18-0 Iowa State 21-7, 12-6 Oklahoma 21-9, 11-7 Texas Tech 21-9, 11-7 FINISH Oklahoma State 20-9, 9-9 File photo: William Deaton/Iowa State Daily West Virginia 17-12, 9-9 Chelsea Poppens, Kansas 17-12, 8-10 Anna Prins and Hallie Anna Prins Kansas State 14-16, 5-13 Texas 12-17, 5-13 Christofferson have led Standing at 6-foot-7, Prins is able to shoot straight up and over her opponents. Her TCU 9-20, 2-16 the way for most of the ability to post up against her foe gives her an edge against most opposing players. season for the Cyclones. Men’s B’ball: Each have achieved the Big 12 prestigious milestone of standings reaching 1,000 career

4 Kansas 26-4, 14-3 points this season, 9 Kansas State 24-5, 13-3 as well. 13 Oklahoma State 22-6, 12-4 Oklahoma 19-9, 10-6 Iowa State 19-10, 9-7 Baylor 17-13, 8-9 West Virginia 13-16, 6-10 Texas 14-16, 6-11 Texas Tech 10-18, 3-14 TCU 10-19, 1-15

Wrestling: InterMat rankings ■■ 141 Luke Goettl 18th (Prev. 19th) ■■ 165 Michael Moreno 19th ■■ 174 Tanner Weatherman 20th ■■ 184 Boaz Beard 15th ■■ 197 Kyven Gadson 7th ■■ Hwt Matt Gibson 19th File photo: Adam Ring/Iowa State (Prev. 20th) Daily ■■ Team: 30th Hallie Christofferson

While she was fairly quiet during the nonconference portion of the season, Christofferson exploded during Athletics: Big 12 play. She shot 88 percent from the free-throw line and averaged 16 points per game. Christofferson’s skill set, including being able to see an open shot on the Upcoming court, will aid the Cyclones in the postseason. schedule Wednesday MBB — vs. Oklahoma State in Ames at 6 p.m.

Thursday Softball — vs. Fresno State in Fresno, Calif., at 7 p.m.

Friday Wrestling— Big 12 Duals in Stillwater, Okla., at 11 a.m. Softball — vs. California in Fresno, Calif., at 11 a.m. Softball — vs. San Diego State in Fresno, Calif., at 1:15 p.m. Tennis — vs. Drake in Ames at 6 p.m. Gymnastics — vs. Iowa in Women not done playing, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7 p.m. continue in Big 12 tourney Saturday By Stephen.Koenigsfeld Wrestling— Big 12 @iowastatedaily.com Championships in Stillwater, Okla., at 5 p.m. It has been a season for the record books, to MBB — vs. West Virginia in say the least, for Bill Fennelly and his band of Morgantown, W.Va., at 12:45 Cyclones. p.m. Iowa State (21-7, 12-6 Big 12) finished the Softball — vs. Oregon in regular season Monday with a victory against Fresno, Calif., at 11 a.m. Oklahoma State. The victory was fitting for the Softball — vs. Oregon State in way Fennelly’s company played all season. Fresno, Calif., at 1:15 p.m. Looking at the 2012-13 schedule, the Cyclones got off to a 13-1 start, which only included a loss on the road to the Hawkeyes (19-11, 8-8 Big Ten), who are most likely an NCAA tournament-bound Sports Jargon: team. Within that 13-1 start were two Big 12 victo- ries to open the conference slate, the first an over- Travel time victory against Texas and the second against SPORT: Texas Tech on the road. Road play did not hinder the Cyclones terribly, Basketball as they went 5-4 in conference play on the road. DEFINITION: When a player moves his or SEASON.p6 >> her feet either together at the same time or in the form of Photo: Kelby Wingert/Iowa State Daily three steps without dribbling. USE: Chelsea Poppens Hallie Christofferson’s 3-point- er was waved off because Poppens was one of the most threatening post players in the Big 12 during she traveled on her way to the conference season. Just one away from reaching 600 career defensive the lane. rebounds, Poppens’ ability to get the ball after a shot is her most lethal skill. 6 Big XII

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>>SEASON.p5 my wife likes it when I’m in my office. It’s all part Breaking down the losses of it. “You just beat yourself up about what Iowa State Cyclone milestones Two of Iowa State’s six Big 12 losses came could’ve, should’ve, would’ve happened.” against Baylor, the No. 1 team in the country. When tallied up, three of the six conference in Big 12 tournament The 2012-13 season was one full of milestones for Fennelly said before Baylor came back to Iowa losses were against the bottom half of the Big 12, Set as the No. 2 seed in the Big 12 tournament, a few Cyclones, as well as the team in general. State that it was a unique opportunity for his two against No. 1 overall Baylor and the home Iowa State will get a bye game in the first Chelsea Poppens became the second player all- team. loss to West Virginia (17-11, 9-8 Big 12), which round of the conference playoff. time in school history to score 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds. She was the 14th “It’s one of those games that everyone’s going is tied with Oklahoma State for fifth place in the The Cyclones will play the winner of the game player in Big 12 history. to talk about,” Fennelly said before the Jan. 23 Big 12. between Kansas and TCU at 6 p.m on Saturday. Anna Prins also achieved the 1,000-career loss to the top-ranked Lady Bears. “Especially If they win that game, they have an opportu- milestone this season. Prins ranks 21st in school at home, those are special moments. ... You don’t Tourney time nity to play the Cowgirls, the Sooners or the history in career points at 1,088. Mountaineers. get to play the No. 1 team in the country very Hallie Christofferson was the third and final often.” Before the loss to the last-place Horned If things go down the projected route, and Cyclone this season to score 1,000 career points. Iowa State wins their way to the championship Only a junior, Christofferson led the team in free- When those two losses are subtracted from Frogs, the Cyclones were on their way to a po- game, they will most likely play Baylor for the throw shooting at 88 percent. She only missed Iowa State’s conference record, it is left with tential No. 4 seed in the NCAA tournament, ac- Big 12 championship title. Baylor is currently eight free throws during conference play. four more losses: At Oklahoma State on Jan. cording to experts at ESPN. No. 1 in the nation. The team reached its 13th 20-win season, which 20, at Kansas in double overtime on Jan. 30, Since then, Iowa State had dropped to a was the 12th under Bill Fennelly. West Virginia at home on Feb. 17 and at TCU on No. 6 seed and was set to face No. 11-seeded The women’s team holds the Hilton Coliseum March 2. Duquesne. record for free-throw percentage (95 percent), after making 19 of 20 in its season finale. The 95 Looking at the NCAA tournament, the loss Note that these predictions were made be- Senior Chelsea Poppens spoke of a past percent is also a Big 12 record. to TCU was one that hurt Iowa State the most. fore the conference tournaments. NCAA tournament game against UW-Green It was the fourth time in school history the The double-overtime loss against Kansas in Some of the Cyclones’ biggest resume-build- Bay and said the crowd at Hilton Coliseum on Cyclones have locked the No. 2 seed in the Big 12 Lawrence, Kan., marked the third year in a row ing wins were season sweeps against Texas Monday hadn’t held that much enthusiasm tournament. that the matchup between the two teams ended Tech (21-9, 11-7) and Oklahoma (21-9, 11-7). since her freshman year. in extra time. Another highlight on the Cyclones’ sea- “I haven’t heard Hilton that loud in a while Fennelly said that loss to Kansas was one of son came in the form of tooth-and-nail victory — our freshman year,” said senior Anna Prins. “I the toughest ones he has had to come to terms against Oklahoma State in the regular-season was trying to call out screens and I couldn’t even The Cyclones grabbed the outright No. 2 with. finale this past Monday. hear myself. It was awesome.” seed for the Big 12 tournament with their vic- “[I was] afraid to sleep because of night- The icing on the cake was that the win That “awesome” play will hope to carry over tory against Oklahoma State. mares,” Fennelly said, referring to the game in against Oklahoma State was a dramatic one on into the Big 12 tournament, which starts on Iowa State will play either Kansas or TCU at a Feb. 1 interview. “That’s OK, this time of year; senior night. Friday. 6 p.m. on Saturday.

Softball Team faced challenges in weekend triangular

Gomez said. “It showed us that we can score runs with our backs Games vs. Alabama, Saint John’s against the wall.” produce mixed results for Iowa State Iowa State dropped two games to Alabama during the week- end, losing 13-4 on March 1 and getting shut out the following day By John.Barry 6-0 against pitcher Jackie Traina. @iowastatedaily.com “Traina is one of the best pitchers we will face all year,” said ISU coach Stacy Gemeinhardt-Cesler. “She is similar to some Going up against some of the nation’s best athletes can be a of the top pitchers we will face in the Big 12 this year like Kellani challenging but encouraging step in any season. Rickets of Oklahoma and Cainon of Baylor, so it’s great prepara- The ISU softball team was in Tuscaloosa, Ala., for the Easton tion for them.” Classic during the first days of March. Two games against No. 1 In day two of the triangular, the Cyclones handled Saint John’s Alabama and two games against Saint John’s would produce much easier. Miller led the team with a record-breaking seven mixed results for the young team. RBIs and Gomez increased her steal total to 11 for the season as In day one, Iowa State was down to its final out in the top of the team beat the Red Storm 11-1. the seventh inning, trailing the Red Storm 9-7. Sarah Hawryluk Smith threw her second complete game of the season, allow- walked and advanced on a fielder’s choice by Brittany Gomez, ing one run on seven hits. She walked none and struck out one. leaving the Cyclones with runners on first and second with Erica Miller continued her red-hot hitting with another home run Miller at bat. and bumped up her batting average for the season to .512. Miller’s second career triple plated both runners to tie the “It’s great having [Gomez] and [Hawryluk] in front of me in the game before Tori Torrescano’s home run gave the Cyclones their batting order,” Miller said. “I keep telling them that if they can get first lead since the third inning 11-9. Pitcher Taylor Smith (4-2) on base, I should be able to make contact and drive them in.” Photo: Jonathan Krueger/Iowa State Daily went on to close out the bottom half of the inning to get the win. The Cyclones return to the field next at the Fresno State Senior Tori Torrescano pitches in the game against Indiana “I think anytime you get a win like that, when you’re down Classic on March 7-9 with competition starting at 7 p.m. State on Feb. 10 at Bergstrom Complex. Torrescano pitched to the last out, it will boost the team’s confidence and morale,” Thursday against host Fresno State. the whole game and gave up seven hits in the Cyclone win.

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Men’s basketball Seniors prepared for one last game at Hilton Coliseum Cyclone players go into last 13 Okla. State home game with pride, hope 22-6, 12-4 Big 12 vs. By Alex.Halsted @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State 19-10, 9-7 Big 12 The first stretch of the Fred Hoiberg era is nearing its end. Where: Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa When Hoiberg returned to Ames in April 2010 to coach his alma mater, he brought with When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 him a group of transfers to help build the pro- Media coverage: ESPNU (TV), Cyclone gram. Come Wednesday night, the last of that Radio Network (Radio), iowastatedaily.com group will run on and then off the court at Hilton (coverage) Coliseum one final time. Notes: “There’s definitely going to be a lot of emo- ■■ The Cyclones will enter the Big 12 tourna- tion going into this last game,” said ISU senior ment next week as either the conference’s Chris Babb, who has played two seasons and No. 4 or No. 5 seed after Baylor lost been at Iowa State for three. “Even though we Monday. The No. 4 and No. 5 seeds meet first in the tournament, meaning Iowa didn’t play that first year, we’ve still been a part State will play on March 14 at 11:30 a.m. in of [Hoiberg’s] whole era, and I think it’s kind of Kansas City. been a new face for Cyclone basketball the past ■■ Oklahoma State leads the all-time series few years. against Iowa State 63-53 after winning “To be a part of that is something special.” earlier this season. The Cyclones beat the Babb and Anthony Booker have been a part Cowboys at Hilton last season, 71-68. of the team since the beginning of the Hoiberg era, and Austin McBeth is right there with them, having joined midway through Hoiberg’s in- augural season at the helm. Meanwhile, Tyrus that game, Iowa State led 74-70 late before al- McGee, Korie Lucious and Will Clyburn have lowing Oklahoma State to fight back for the win. spent two years each in Ames, with McGee play- The circumstances, combined with the mag- ing for both seasons and Lucious and Clyburn nitude of the night for the transfers, only height- playing this season. en the game. The group of six seniors has witnessed the “It’s a lot of emotion going into that,” Lucious NCAA tournament return to the picture — some said of senior night. “You spend your last two on the court and some from afar — and has years at a university that gave you a shot playing seen the return of “Hilton Magic” as Iowa State your last collegiate basketball. It’s a big opportu- (19-10, 9-7 Big 12) has returned to the top 25 in nity for us.” NCAA attendance totals as of late. While the transfers took turns at different Now they’ll hear their names echo in Hilton times in the past three seasons sitting out, they one last time. became known as “the best scout team in the na- “I remember my senior day,” Hoiberg said. tion.” Their time now is for real, and the players “It was such a fun experience being on the court are thankful Hoiberg gave them the shot to play. with my family. It’s a game you don’t forget, and “I think we kind of took that opportunity I think these guys deserve a great send-off for [to transfer] knowing this was our last shot to helping us get this program on the right track.” make something happen,” Babb said. “Whether The night comes with high stakes for Iowa it worked out or not at our previous school, this State, too, as it welcomes No. 13 Oklahoma State was our last opportunity. I think so far we’ve (22-6, 12-4) in desperate need of a successful made the most of it. Photo: Huiling Wu/Iowa State Daily week to boost its NCAA tournament resume. “[Hoiberg] took that chance on us and so Iowa State’s Anthony Booker dunks the ball during the second half of the game against The Cowboys beat the Cyclones in we had that respect for him that he gave us that Omaha on Dec. 9, 2012 at Hilton Coliseum. Booker is one of six seniors graduating this year. Stillwater, Okla., earlier this season 78-76. In opportunity.”

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>>LUCIOUS.p1 In his junior year, Lucious’ points as a starter decreased, as did his play- ering the size of his dad, uncles and ing time. Then on January 27, 2011, Korie Lucious his older brother — all of who are as Izzo suspended Lucious from the tall as 6 feet — the now 5-foot-11 guard team. Age - 23 thought he was going to be 6-foot-6, or Lucious didn’t wish to discuss his Height - 5-foot-11 at least taller than he is now. departure from his former school, Weight - 170 pounds Lucious played big, too, earning and Michigan State did not respond PPG - 10.0 the early status of the best player in to several interview requests from Milwaukee in his age group. Soon, he the Daily. APG - 5.6 was getting recruited early and per- “Unfortunately, Korie Lucious RPG - 1.7 sistently by powerhouse Michigan displayed conduct detrimental to the ■■ He currently sits at No. 17 all-time State and coach Tom Izzo. program,” Izzo said in a statement is- in ISU history with 163 assists Although he was pursued by sued by the school at the time of the ■■ Lucious had a 1.4 a/t ratio in non- the likes of Florida, Arkansas and suspension. conference games, but has a 2.11 Georgetown, the No. 10-ranked point Nearly four weeks later Lucious ratio in Big 12 play to rank fourth in the Big 12. guard in the class of 2008 always had announced he was transferring to ■ dreamed of donning the emerald and Iowa State, but it only took a few ■ Lucious’ last home game as a Cyclone will be Wednesday white of a Spartan. hours for a Cyclone to reach out to against Oklahoma State at 6 p.m. “I didn’t take any visits or think him — and it wasn’t former Michigan about any other schools,” Lucious State player Chris Allen, who at the said. time was sitting out the year after his Fast forward to Lucious’ sopho- transfer the year before. put it. more year, when his dream came to “The day I got kicked off the team, Lucious averaged more than five fruition. After All-Big Ten point guard it wasn’t even Chris [Allen]; Diante turnovers in his team’s losses dur- Kalin Lucas went down with a torn [Garrett] called me,” Lucious said. ing the early nonconference portion Achilles tendon in the second round “He said, ‘My coach, he’s got a schol- of the schedule, including seven in of the NCAA tournament against arship for you.’” the loss at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Maryland, Lucious stepped into Lucious saw the transformation against Iowa on Dec. 7, 2012. shoes he’d been waiting to fill since Garrett had made under Hoiberg and But just as he did in the Milwaukee he first set foot on campus in East forecast the same fortune for himself. YMCA all those years ago, Lucious Lansing, Mich. Under former coach Greg came around — and it was exactly Down 83-82 with only 6.6 seconds McDermott, Garrett averaged a pe- what Cyclone fans wanted to see. left in the game, Michigan State’s destrian nine points and five assists. Now, with only three Big 12 games Draymond Green dribbled up the However, in Hoiberg’s NBA-style to go before postseason play, Lucious middle of the court, passed to his right offense, Garrett nearly doubled his hasn’t had more than four turnovers over a ducking Delvon Roe to Lucious, points per game and upped his assists, since Dec. 19, 2012 — 18 games, which File photo: Huiling Wu/Iowa State Daily who took one dribble to his left and hit becoming one of the only players in is nearly 70 days. Senior Korie Lucious is currently ranked No. 17 in assists in ISU history. The the game-winning shot that sent his the entire country to average more “The big thing Korie has done 5-foot-11 point guard will play his last home game as a Cyclone when the beloved Spartans into the Sweet 16. than 17 points and six assists. as the season has gone along is how team faces Oklahoma State on Wednesday night at Hilton Coliseum. “The second half of that Maryland That was Iowa State’s pitch to much safer he is with the ball,” game,” Lucious trailed off, smil- Lucious: Come play at Iowa State in Hoiberg said. “He can do so many Also with only the majority of one try to lengthen his love for basketball, ing, looking out at Sukup Basketball as guard-friendly of a system as any- things with it that at times, he tried to season under his belt, Lucious ranks wherever it takes him. The love that Complex’s court, as if he were reimag- one’s in the country. He bought in make the spectacular play instead of No. 17 on Iowa State’s all-time assists first started so many years ago at that ining the buzzer-beater. “After that I immediately. making the simple plays, and his as- list. YMCA in Milwaukee. was like ‘Yeah, it’s time to go.’” “Basically they said ‘You’re go- sist numbers went up when he really Right now, Iowa State’s floor gen- Shot after shot, drill after drill, While he averaged less than five ing to have the ball in your hands,’” started taking care of the ball.” eral is focused on doing what it takes hour after hour and day after day, the points per game during the regular Lucious said. “That’s how I wanted to As the turnovers went down, the to win — and getting Iowa State to its young Korie Lucious was working season coming off the bench, in his play, and they sold me right there.” assists went up. Now Lucious has 163 first back-to-back trips to the NCAA with the dad he loves on the game he starting role the sophomore averaged At the beginning of his only sea- assists for the year, averaging just un- tournament since 2001-2002. loves. just under 11 and led his team to the son as a Cyclone, Lucious struggled to der six assists per game, flirting with Lucious knows he won’t be in “Whatever it takes,” Lucious said. Final Four before losing to national find his niche while trying to make too the now-Phoenix Suns’ point guard cardinal and gold forever, though. “I’m just trying to get paid to do what runner-up Butler 52-50. many “home run” passes, as Hoiberg Garrett’s mark two seasons ago. When that time comes, Lucious will I love.”

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By Morgan.Casey ■■ 3 tablespoons chopped AmesEats Flavors writer chives ■■ 3 to 4 ounces plain Greek With Spring Break and yogurt swimsuit season fast ap- ■■ Salt and pepper, to taste proaching, there is one thing ■■ Ground ginger that all beachgoers, both male ■■ 1/4 cup crushed bran flakes and female have on the brain: or bread crumbs tanning. Just one 20-minute ■■ 2 tablespoons crushed session in your favorite UV pecans (optional) clubhouse before the age of 35 increases your risk of skin can- Wrap three large sweet po- cer by 75 percent and increas- tatoes in foil and bake at 350 es your chance of premature degrees Fahrenheit for about wrinkles, according to the Skin an hour, or until the potato is Cancer Foundation. Since tan- cooked all the way through so ning itself can be an addictive the inside is soft (varies de- habit, students should try to pending on size of the potato). take up another addictive habit You may also microwave the — eating sweet potatoes. potatoes until done if you are The orange color of the short on time, but be sure to sweet potato comes from beta- stab a fork in the potato a cou- carotene, an antioxidant that ple times to make sure the po- converts to vitamin A and is tato doesn’t explode. known to be responsible for Once cooled enough to producing new skin cells and handle, cut the potato in half shedding old ones. This will lengthwise and scoop out all keep the surface of your skin but 1/8 inch of the flesh from resistant to damage and look- the inside of the potato. Mix the ing healthy. These antioxi- flesh with 1 tablespoon butter, dants may help ward off vari- chives and Greek yogurt. Add ous forms of cancer (including salt, pepper and ginger to taste. melanoma) as well as help to For a more flavorful potato add prevent wrinkles. cinnamon and cloves. TwiceTwice If feeling the need to twice In a separate bowl mix bake, try twice-baking some crushed cereal or bread sweet potatoes, because crumbs with the remaining healthy skin and happy taste tablespoon of butter, add pe- buds are a good way to cel- cans or other nuts if you wish. ebrate spring break. Season topping mixture to taste. Twice-Baked Sweet Spoon the mixture into the Baked Potatoes potato skins, top with the cere- Baked ■■ 3 large sweet potatoes al mixture and place on a cook- Photo: Claire Powell/AmesEats Flavors ie sheet. Bake for 10-12 min- While tanning is a temptation as Spring Break approaches, you can counter the harmful effects. Enjoy sweet potatoes, such as ■■ 2 tablespoons butter, room these twice-baked sweet potatoes, to protect skin against harmful UV rays. temperature utes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Restaurants Dining in the mountains during break By Steph.Ferguson @iowastatedaily.com

Heading out west to the mountains this spring break? Colorado has many different restaurant options, whether you’re looking for a quick bite on the slopes or a sit-down meal after a long day of black diamonds. Read this and you’ll be covered with more than just snow. Popular skiing and snowboarding towns include Keystone and Breckenridge in Colorado. Luckily they’re not too far apart from one Quick another, with the town Dillon in between. Keystone offers a few res- taurants and unique eating experiences. The Alpenglow Stube offers a Bavarian accented meal to accom- pany the view at 11,444 feet. If you’re not looking to break the bank on your dinner there’s the 9280’ Tap House located in the River Run Village. 9280’ offers drinks and great food. Looking for a place to relax and read a quick book? Check out bites Spring Break often means exposing one’s swimsuit body, Inxpot. They have homemade grilled cheese and hot chocolate to which for some might bring about feelings of insecurity. warm you up. These insecurities may lead to crash and fad dieting Down the road, Breckenridge offers a few chain restaurants methods to lose the weight quickly in time for Spring such as a Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. If seafood next to a snowy Break. mountain view isn’t your thing, Downstairs at Eric’s offers a unique Crash dieting and grueling amounts of exercise can dining experience. overwhelm the body and become dangerous, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The Academy Located in an underground restaurant and decorated with eclec- recommends small goals such as eating three types of Photo courtesy of Dave Dugdale/Flickr tic signs and stickers, this eatery and bar offers the typical food any vegetables a day and working out 30 minutes a day, snow bunny would love. At a reasonable price you can enjoy great rather than setting large goals such as losing 10 pounds. sandwiches, burgers or appetizers. If you take small steps. not only will you shed some The friendly staff will also offer up some tasty drink combinations Find more online: pounds, but be able to keep off the weight long after for you to try. Eric’s also names their wing sauces after difficulties of For more ideas about where to dine Spring Break. mountain runs. Think you can handle the double black diamond buf- out at the hot-spot Spring Break -By Caitlyn Diimig, AmesEats Flavors writer falo wings? You might want to stick with the blue square Thai peanut locations, go to: wings, if spicy isn’t your forte. online Ameseatsflavors.com

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