For some Iowa State students, bars in Ames hold a lot of stories. The Daily’s newest entertainment publication, The Draft, will be a weekly nightlife guide featuring these stories, drink specials, food deals and satirical student content.

“It’s something new, and great for advertising for the Daily and the participating bars,” said Emily Barske, editor-in-chief for the Daily.

The Draft aims to give readers special offers for participating bars and food venues. It will also feature social media challenges, quizzes and other numerous ways for the reader to contribute to the content for upcoming weeks.

The first bar featured, Paddy’s Irish Pub, located on 124 Welch Ave., will provide specials on Friday, Oct. 13. These features will be found in the first publication of The Draft on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

Each week, a reporter and photographer will visit the specified bar in Ames. Bar-goers will be featured in the following week’s edition, covering things from first dates to 21st birthdays.

“We want a better, more realistic view of what bars offer through student stories and engagements,” said Dan Canny, advertising and sales manager for the Daily.

Stories of alcohol and irresponsible drinking are common, but The Draft plans to highlight responsible drinking and show how the bars and nightlife can be important to the college experience.

There will be copies inserted into the Tuesday edition of the Daily, found on newsstands around campus and at participating businesses.