February 2011 Article 16 February 2011 Iowa State Myths Debunked Nicole Gustafson Iowa State University Follow this and additional works at: http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/ethos Recommended Citation Gustafson, Nicole (2011) "Iowa State Myths Debunked," Ethos: Vol. 2011 , Article 16. Available at: http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/ethos/vol2011/iss2/16 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Publications at Iowa State University Digital Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in Ethos by an authorized editor of Iowa State University Digital Repository. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Headlines Yo u Won’t See After banning Salvia, K2 and Four Loko, the Iowa legislature moves to ban Jägerbombs Realizing a same- sex couple getting married has no Iowa State effect on their own lives, Republicans Myths quit gay-bashing DEBUNKED By: NICOLE GUSTAFSON In an effort to Design: KELLY O’HALLORAN save money, ISU Dining decides to play KURE in dining centers Everyone has heard of or participated in some of Iowa instead of State’s many superstitions and traditions. But which satellite radio are true and which are just stories to entertain new students? You might be surprised to hear the answers. GSB admits buying ZODIAC The classic ISU superstition of Ames operates CyRide—not Iowa the Varsity Theater revolves around the zodiac on the floor State—so it is not responsible for your is a waste of money; of the front entrance to the Memorial tuition. Needless to say, we at Ethos are begins to share Union. The legend goes that any student not recommending you test this one out, who walks over the zodiac will fail their unless you enjoy arguing with attorneys. more money with next test. The curse can be reversed by student clubs throwing a coin into the Fountain of the CARVER HALL BRICKS Rumor has Four Seasons. Ironically enough, the it each of the bricks in Carver Hall zodiac was actually made to be walked holds a peanut. That’s a lot of nuts! ISU officials on. The symbols were raised higher Unfortunately, any Cyclone Aide will tell declare the entire than the rest of the floor so they would you this rumor is just for entertainment. campus to be a wear down as students stepped on them. Most students still insist on respecting CAMPANILING This last tradition is free speech zone the zodiac, though. No one wants to take brought up a lot around Homecoming a chance at failing a test. week. It is said that someone is not H&M and a true ISU student until they kiss CYRIDE COLLISION Another serious another person under the Campanile Urban Outfitters superstition is that you’ll receive free at midnight. The old tradition included announce plans tuition if you get hit by a CyRide bus. leaving lemon drops at every door of to open stores But before you go jumping in front their hall if they do not accomplish this in Ames of the nearest #23 route shuttle for a by the time they are a graduating senior. cardinal and gold paycheck; the city ethosmagazine.org | 45.