Vandalism

Die Fag Die, Dean of Fags, Fag House Museum, and, of course, our favorite, ISU Fag Rag. This year we saw a surge of hate speech on campus buildings. The bright side? Well … the university won’t classify it as a hate crime, so, statistically, all those fags who were asked to die really have nothing to fear.

The “Do You Agree With Dave?” campaign

Nope, we sure don’t.

City Council

Kudos are in order for the Ames City Council. Although it may seem like the council never hears the students’ voice, it has taken two large steps toward bridging the city-to-student gap in the form of a student ex officio member and the veto and rewriting of a very anti-student couch ordinance.

The Cyclone (football) State

The ISU football team has a lot to be proud of this year: squeaking out a win for the fifth year in a row against Iowa, shucking the Huskers and making a third straight bowl appearance.

Mister Rogers

Long live the memory of the greatest neighbor ever. Canvas shoes and red cardigans will never be the same.

Erin Dethloff

A perfect 10 for our star freshman gymnast.

Discussions on diversity

ISU President Gregory Geoffroy put some effort into beginning conversations on diversity. It was a good first step — one that needs to be kept in mind next year, when, with any luck, the talks can be proactive, rather than reactive.

Budget cuts

Another year, another kick in the ass. Ow!

Student organization funding

Apparently the dress code merits more debate than funding student groups. Do us all a favor, GSB — loosen your ties a little bit.

Child Porn

Three words: Don’t do it!

Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication

Professors: Quit fighting among yourselves and pay attention to the students.

Memorial Union transfer

Consider it a gift from us to you, Iowa State. Just don’t touch the M-Shop, or you’ll be singing more blues than Son Seals.

The Lectures Program

Presidential candidates. Pop icons. Lewis Black. If you didn’t go to a lecture this year,you deserve the wrath of Molly Ivins.