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For more information, please contact [email protected]. 1 Cyclones to face tough KSU frontline SPORTS.p7 >> ISU president Assuming the role WED OCT. 5 2011 Leath discusses past, preparing for the job @iowastatedaily By Kaleb.Warnock @iowastatedaily.com facebook.com/ iowastatedaily “In hindsight, you should keep an open mind about the future and take advantage of as many opportunities as you can. You really don’t know OPINioN: where your path will lead or what opportunities are going to present themselves in the future.” Steven Leath, the next president of Iowa State, chuckles as he remem- bers his early days in college while of- fering students advice for their own journeys through academia. “Early in my career, I didn’t nec- essarily see this,” Leath said. “But I think it’s the right thing for me now, RON PAUL PRESENTS also, it’s the right job and the right place for me now.” HONESTY, SINCERITY Leath wasn’t always a high-profile page 5 administrator; in fact, he spent most of his youth growing up in Minnesota where he “learned to skate almost as soon as he could walk.” He also did a FLAVORS lot of camping, fishing and fostered an early love for agriculture at the Photo: Kelsey Kremer/Iowa State Daily Minnesota State Fair. Steven Leath, Iowa State’s next president, speaks to Roger Underwood, co-chairman of the presidential search After moving out East, Leath con- committee, Sept. 23 in Morrill Hall during the Presidential Finalist Forum. tinued his education at Penn State, a fellow land-grant institution, where self as president of a university? of Delaware where he met his wife, to an academic career at that time his father was an instructor. Although “Absolutely not,” he chuckles. Janet. The couple then moved to the than an industry career, although I he wasn’t totally sure where he want- “There’s a lesson in there somewhere University of Illinois where earned had a great appreciation for industry,” ed to go in life, he picked up a major in for students because it was not some- his Ph.D. Rather than the professional he said. “I’m a better fit for academia plant science and looked to explore thing I aspired to or thought about.” world, he decided to continue a career because as much as I love research, the opportunities a large university However, he later pursued his in academia and research. SIPS FROM THE ’60S: could offer him. Did he picture him- master’s degree at the University “I thought I would be better suited LEATH.p3 >> THROWBACK DRINKS page 10 DONATE: Saving lives in the Memorial Union TRAVEL: Airports give new security checks a try ATLANTA — The first members of a small group of frequent fli- ers were being ushered through lower-hassle security lines Tuesday in exchange for sharing more personal information with the government in a trial pro- gram at four U.S. airports. The “PreCheck” program repre- sents a big attempt by President Obama’s administration to move away from a one-size-fits-all security approach and toward a model that tailors passenger checks to what the government knows about them. It is being implemented after a public back- Photo: Nick Nelson/Iowa State Daily Photo: Nick Nelson/Iowa State Daily lash and protest campaign last Taylor Johnson, freshman in kinesiology and health, waits to give blood during Empty pouches await their fill of blood in the great hall during the Fall 2011 year over sometimes invasive the Fall Blood Drive on Tuesday in the Great Hall. Blood Drive. Donating can take as little as one hour during non-peak hours. pat-downs for travelers who refused to step inside full-body scanners. The program requires a basic trade-off. Passengers Campus event allow airlines or other govern- ment agencies to share their personal information with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration so they can be Homecoming tradition makes noise pre-screened before arriving at the airport. In return, passengers Yell Like Hell 21 — the unlikely kickoff to get a chance — not a guarantee Homecoming weekend. — that they can move through faster lines and avoid removing combines fun, “Each pairing creates a their shoes, belts or light coats fun and humorous skit relat- while keeping laptop computers competition ing to traditions here at Iowa and liquids in their travel bags. State,” said Dave Arends, Yell If successful, the pilot program By Mary-Kate.Burkert Like Hell co-chairman for could spread beyond a small @iowastatedaily.com Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, sliver of travelers and airports Alpha Chi Omega sorority in Atlanta, Miami, Detroit and Since 1912, Homecoming and Theta Xi fraternity. “It’s Dallas-Fort Worth. has celebrated Iowa State with the perfect way to prep for The Associated Press traditional events including Homecoming and it’s a tradi- tailgate parties, lawn displays, tion entirely unique to Iowa a “Yell Like Hell” cheering State’s campus.” INSIDE: competition and mass campa- “Each pairings’ co-chairs niling take place. create choreography for chants News ........................................... 3 Yell Like Hell practices for and write a script. Seeing each Opinion ......................................... 5 Homecoming 2011 started skit come together in the final Sports ......................................... 7 Sept. 6 and run until first cuts practices really shows off the Flavors ...................................... 10 on Oct. 16, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. creativity we have here at Iowa Classifieds ................................. 8 on Central Campus. State,” Arends said. File photo: Iowa State Daily Games ....................................... 9 Second and final cuts Members of Farmhouse, Theta Chi and Gamma Phi Beta perform at the Yell Like Hell follow on Oct. 19 and Oct. TRADITION.p3 >> competition during Homecoming 2010. Volume 207 | Number 32 | 40 cents | An independent student newspaper serving Iowa State since 1890. | www.iowastatedaily.com Use coupon code "Launch" at checkout to save 10% until Oct. 15. Photo NOW REPRINTSit %OFF BuyTo orderbutton simply on click any the photo "Buy on this iowastatedaily.com photo" 10 PAGE 2 | Iowa State Daily | Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Weather | Provided by ISU Meteorology Club The information in the log comes from the ISU and City of Ames police departments’ records. Ames, ISU Police All those accused of violating the law are innocent until Celebrity News Warmer. Sunny with a Police Blotter: Departments proven guilty in a court of law. Notes and events. WED high around 85 and mild Sept. 9 Mason Herr, 20, of Hubbard, rested and charged with public Adele cancels tour dates 52|85 southeast winds. Iowa, was arrested and intoxication and underage Makayla Miller, 19, of Cedar charged with public intoxica- possession of alcohol in Adele pulled the plug on a col- Rapids, Iowa, was cited for un- tion, underage possession Lot G2; she was transported to lection of U.S. tour dates once derage possession of alcohol in of alcohol, interference with the Story County Justice Center again. Lot G2 (reported at 11:45 a.m.). THUR Sunny and windy with official acts, possession of a (reported at 1:10 p.m.). A statement from her label said temperatures in the low The following were cited for controlled substance and pos- Brandyn Roers, 19, of Chaska, the “Someone Like You” crooner underage possession of alcohol session of drug paraphernalia; “has been forced to cancel her 53|81 80s. Minn., was arrested and in Lot S4: Nicholas King, 19, he was transported to the charged with public intoxication upcoming 10 city sold-out tour of Urbandale, Iowa; Jacob Story County Justice Center and unlawful use of a driver of the U.S. due to a hemorrhage Smith, 19, of Des Moines; and (reported at 12:02 p.m.). license; he was transported to into her vocal chord.” About the same, sunny Cameron Jensen, 19, of Des Jason Mangrich, 20, 234 the Story County Justice Center According to her label, the FRI Moines (reported at Hilltop Road, was arrested and (reported at 1:21 p.m.). singer was prepping to start her with high temperatures in 11:46 a.m.). 56|80 charged with public intoxication Erika Morrow, 20, of Rockford, U.S. run Friday in Atlantic City, the low 80s. Jessica Holm, 21, of Story at Jack Trice Stadium; he was Ill., was cited for underage N.J., “when her illness reap- City, Iowa , was arrested and transported to the Story County possession of alcohol in Lot G3 peared.” Doctors have instructed charged with public intoxication Justice Center (reported at (reported at 1:44 p.m.). Adele to take “an extended rest in Lot S7; she was transported 12:15 p.m.). period.” 1917: Thadeus Hoover, 23, of Des to the Story County Justice Dallas Rogers, 20, of Fort More information about the fun On this day in 1917, the temperature in Sentinel, Center (reported at noon). Moines, was arrested and Ariz., rose to 116 degrees establishing an Dodge, Iowa, was arrested and charged with public intoxication cancellations will be received at fact October record for the entire nation.