ISD’s Daily Brief, Friday, April 22

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Iowa State hockey team defends their net in a competitive game against University of Illinois.

Members of Iowa State reflect on Earth Day

It’s been 46 years since the first Earth Day was commemorated with 20 million people participating in rallies across the world.  Read more about Earth Day here. 

Get an Uber ride from your student president

Cole Staudt, recently elected Student Government president, will drive this weekend.

He’s not going anywhere; instead, he’ll be driving an Uber to help community members reach their destination — all while promoting a cause.  Click the title to read more about how you could get a free Uber ride from President Staudt.

Cyclone Hockey announces captains, awards

Cyclone Hockey has named senior forward Chase Rey and junior defenseman Kody Reuter as its captains for the 2016-2017 season.  Read more about the co-captain decision here.

ISU softball attempts to build off winning streak

Iowa State ended its 10-game losing streak this week, sweeping a doubleheader against South Dakota on Tuesday.

Kelly: Optimizing international experiences

Through my own international experiences, I have found these tips essential in order to optimize learning and overall experiences while spending time in different cultures:  Read more about Kelly’s experience here.