Iowans will do almost anything to avoid rattling the corn. Cars stop for pedestrians; people look at each other funnily without breaking into fisticuffs, and everyone is at peace with one another. ISU students made the best decision of their lives by coming to a place that promotes learning, growth and adventure.

Now, I’ve been around the Campanile a few times and am impressed with our practically hallowed halls. Friends I knew back home are missing out in a big way, but that’s their fault. Cyclones are the only people who matter, and Iowa State’s the only university that matters.

So, forgive me for rattling the corn, but why are there so many people representing other universities on our campus? I’m tired of seeing Nebraska, Texas, Marquette, Wisconsin and, above all, Iowa represented on our grounds. Nobody cares if you got a free shirt on your tour of another university before you correctly chose to come to Iowa State. Nobody cares if that free shirt you shouldn’t be wearing is the warmest and most comfortable shirt you’ve ever worn. Nobody cares if your entire family went to some lesser university, and you’ve been a fan of theirs ever since you were little. Everyone’s blood is red.

It’s fine to keep old alliances, but out of love and respect for your chosen institution, stop wearing other universities’ gear on Iowa State’s campus. Iowans are too nice to say anything. So, I am.