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Get a list of the do’s and the don’ts for your night out FLAVORS.p8 >> TUESDAY November 2, 2010 | Volume 206 | Number 51 | 40 cents | iowastatedaily.com | An independent newspaper serving Iowa State since 1890. ELECTION | 2010 Branstad refuses to 13th St. voice opinion on judges Hawthorne Court N. Hyland Ave. By Tyler.Kingkade 5 iowastatedaily.com DES MOINES — In the final gubernato- rial debate between Democratic Gov. Chet N Culver and former Pammel Drive four-term Gov. Terry Branstad, a Republican, the two candidates Branstad were asked where they stood on the retention vote of three of Iowa’s Sheldon Ave. Supreme Court justices. Culver quickly said he would vote to retain all Campus Blvd. University of them, but Branstad refused to provide a Culver definite answer. “I think people should vote their own convictions on these issues,” Branstad said. “I’m not going to try to influence the way they vote on ballot issues.” Culver said “governors need to lead” and said he is not only supporting the 1 3 justices, but also that the merit selection system is the best in the nation. “I think leadership and the essence of 6 leadership is standing up, taking a stand, Beach Ave. and people respect that,” said Bob Vander Ave. Welch Plaats, head of the American Family 2 4 Lincoln Way Association’s Iowa For Freedom, lead- ing the way to give the justices the boot Tuesday. Vander Plaats spoke at the conclu- sion of a Judge Bus tour, sponsored by the National Organization for Marriage and the Family Research Council, at the steps of the Iowa Supreme Court on Thursday. READY TO VOTE? The three justices face a routine vote of retention, which typically is a pas- sive affair, but this year they encounter A look at the on-campus precincts strong opposition from conservative Ames offers many polling places activists. The activists claim the court for voters to cast their ballots Independent organizations spend money ™ practiced “judicial activism on steroids” Tuesday. Voters are encouraged to register before they vote, but on negative advertising in final weeks for their unanimous ruling that de- same-day registration is also clared the Iowa Defense of Marriage Act available. online unconstitutional. Below, find out where you’ll cast By Tyler.Kingkade Fund, Democratic Congressional This, in effect, legalized same-sex your vote: iowastatedaily.com Campaign Committee, National Get the results, marriage in the state. 1. Collegiate Presbyterian Organization for Marriage and the as they come in: DOMA was signed into law in 1998 by Church, 159 N. Sheldon Ave. Negative advertising domi- U.S. Chamber of Commerce have Join the Iowa State Daily’s then-Gov. Branstad during his last term. 2. Collegiate United Methodist nates local television stations, and all been major spenders in TV ads online editor, Brian Smith, as he His lieutenant governor at the time, Joy Church, 2622 Lincoln Way in the first election cycle after the in the final weeks of the campaign provides live updates, beginning 3. Union Drive Community at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, including Corning, became a co-chair of Justice, Center, Room 136, landmark Supreme Court ruling season. Not Politics, a group formed to support ISU Commons Citizens United v. Federal Election The conservative Des Moines- election results, campaign the justices. 4. Memorial Lutheran Church, Commission, independent groups based AFF spent millions against reactions and information from Branstad’s Republican predecessors, 2228 Lincoln Way are fueling millions of dollars be- Democratic candidates, including our reporters in the field. He’ll Gov. Robert Ray and Lt. Gov. Art Neu, 5. Frederiksen Court, hind the TV ads. The case allows Rep. Bruce Braley of eastern Iowa. also be available to take your have also been outspoken in support of Hawthorne Cafe, ISU Campus corporations to put more money di- In an ad titled “Mosque,” Braley was questions. the justices, along with Vander Plaats’ 6. Maple Hall, Conference Room rectly into political ads. attacked for supporting the right Find all of our coverage online, at former secretary and treasurer of his M01B, ISU Campus According to the advertis- of an Islamic cultural center to be iowastatedaily.com/news/election. 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Campus Geoffroy discusses LAS budget, project By Thane.Himes iowastatedaily.com ISU President Gregory Geoffroy and Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Hoffman spoke to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on Monday to JUST DESSERTS — discuss the college’s upcom- ing projects and budget. “With the new addition A Taste of Chocolate of Hach Hall, we’re also very pleased to announce Troxel Hall, a new building that’s in and More the works, dedicated to sci- ences,” Geoffroy said. “We’re hoping to have it ready as Patrons of the Ames-ISU YWCA fundraiser pick ™ There’s more: their chocolate delicacies Monday at the Knoll. soon as next year.” The proceeds went to scholarships and programs For a full story about Hoffman said the univer- intended to eliminate racism and empower the event, head online, sity will continue to renovate online women. Photo: Bryan Langfeldt/Iowa State Daily to iowastatedaily.com older buildings, including parts of Coover Hall. “Students have been re- questing outlets for their lap- Accident tops. We can’t guarantee if and where that’s going to hap- pen, but it’s something we’re ISU student struck by car in looking into,” Hoffman said. President Gregory Geoffroy addresses faculty members of the But Geoffroy said the most College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on Monday in the Memorial Union. Geoffroy discussed increases in enrollment and next exciting upcoming project is year’s budget. Photo: David Derong/Iowa State Daily crosswalk, not seriously injured Campustown’s renovation. “We’re working very Dustin Peyton, senior in biology, was struck injury accident. closely with the city of Ames, that we’ll need to talk about cord high of 28,682 students by a car about 9:45 a.m. Monday at the intersec- “Apparently Danner didn’t realize she had and we hope to work together midterm budget cuts,” he attending the university, with tion of Lincoln Way and Hyland Avenue. struck him and she drove home,” Brennan said. to give Campustown a newer said. “As for next year, I’m op- a dramatic growth in non- Ames Police Cmdr. Mike Brennan said Brennan said Peyton was transported to atmosphere,” Geoffroy said. timistic we’ll be OK.” residential students. More Peyton was not seriously injured. Mary Greeley Medical Center following the ac- Geoffroy went on to dis- Geoffroy said record stu- freshman students attend Driver Shannon Danner, junior in pre-busi- cident and was in the process of being released cuss last year’s 10 percent cut dent enrollment has helped ISU than the University of ness, was charged with failure to yield to a pe- at about 2 p.m. in the college’s budget. to keep the budget from Iowa and UNI,” Geoffroy said. destrian in a crosswalk and failure to stop and “I’m happy to say that this dropping. give information and render aid in a personal Daily Staff year, it’s extremely unlikely “Currently, we are at a re- GEOFFROY.p3 >> PAGE 2 | Iowa State Daily | Tuesday, November 2, 2010 Weather | Provided by Weather.com Daily Snapshot Tue Sunny, with winds from 39|59 the southeast, at 7 mph. Wed Windy, with gusts from 36|62 the northwest, at 23 mph. Thu Partly cloudy, with 25|51 moderate wind. Calendar TUESDAY Tuesday Tea When: Noon to 1 p.m. What: Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and con- versation about all things Farm House. Where: Farm House FLOWERS: Students plant Cyclone-spirited red, yellow tulips Museum on The Farm Operations Club, Ag Ed Club and Horticulture Club planted tulips Monday that had been donated to the College of Agriculture Central Campus of Life Sciences. The students expect the flowers to bloom in the spring. Photo: Bryan Langfeldt/Iowa State Daily TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Open Mic Night Volleyball @iowastatedaily When: When: Ames, ISU Police 8 p.m. 7 p.m. Police Blotter: Departments Street Tweets What: What: The information in the log comes from the ISU and City of Ames police departments’ records. Sign up at 7 p.m. Iowa State vs. Baylor. All those accused of violating the law are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Performances at 8 Where: @SarahKSilverman Oct. 31 Officers responded to a reported p.m. All talents and Ames High School fight. One suspect had left guests welcome. Officers assisted a 19-year-old the area upon officer arrival. Sarah Silverman resident who was suffering from (reported at 2:31 a.m.) Today I showered, shaved my legs, got dressed, and sat in a Where: an alcohol overdose.