The nation has seen an alarming increase of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth suicides.

Colleges are trying to bring students’ attention to what is happening and help students understand equality issues surrounding the LGBT community.

Here at Iowa State, the Government of the Student Body senate has decided to address the situation, as well. It is sending out a school-wide message that harassment and bullying will not be tolerated at Iowa State.

The National Campus Sustainability Day is creeping closer and the Green Umbrella hopes to encourage students to reduce their carbon footprint.

The Green Umbrella works to give organizations a voice about sustainability and involve students and faculty to go green on campus and help the environment.

It hopes to gain $70 from GSB to go toward printing and office supplies in order to help students become aware of the upcoming day and help them find new ways to go green.

Descarga, the ISU Latin dance club, wants to host a salsa festival open to all students for Latino Heritage Month.

The group wants to bring back ISU graduates to perform, give lessons and host a social dance. For this to happen, Descarga will need $450 for the event, which will cover the costs of instruction, transportation and advertising fees.

Judo club is hoping to receive $27,480 for 240 new mats. The mats are becoming worn from the Judo, Hapkido and Taekwondo clubs using them. In order for these clubs to practice safely, they will need to replace the old mats. Each mat costs $108.

The ISU drill team hopes to attend a competition in Madison, Wis. It is requesting $195 to be allocated toward the entry fees.