ISD’s Daily Brief, Friday, April. 8

The pivotal moment

When Dan Breitbarth and Megan Sweere started their reign as president and vice president of Iowa State’s Student Government in the spring of 2015, overcrowding, faculty transparency and incorporating Veishea traditions back into campus were at the top of their to-do list. For more on these important discussions, view the full story here.

ISU vet believes Iowa could be next victim of recent dog flu outbreak

A dog flu outbreak has recently struck Chicago, and some experts believe Iowa could be next. More details here.

Board of Regents to give $20,000 to Research Park based firm

The Iowa Board of Regents will hire a web development firm based in Iowa State’s Research Park to design, develop and implement a new official website for the board.

This week in news

ISU football looks for consistency in linebackers

The ISU football team has taken significant strides in the past three weeks of spring practices, and the defense has been no exception. For more details on the improvements being made by the defensive team, view the full story here.

ISU volleyball hosts spring tournament

Kyven Gadson’s plan is almost complete

Kyven Gadson sat down in his living room with ISU wrestling coach and Olympic gold medalist Kevin Jackson after his junior year of high school. It was Gadson’s 17th birthday, and Jackson was trying to recruit him. 

King: People are right not to trust Hillary Clinton

Editorial: Mississippi Law serves as an excuse to discriminate

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