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Jovani Rubio, senior in mechanical engineering, holds up a sign with a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. during a multicultural open forum Sept. 14. The sign was ripped by a woman Saturday during protest against Donald Trump. 

This week in news

Alex Hanson
September 17, 2015
ISD

Public forum scheduled for health center finalist

Michaela Ramm
September 17, 2015

Follow along for coverage of GOP candidates in Des Moines Saturday

Alex Hanson
September 17, 2015

Lackey speaks to Senate on issues

Michaela Ramm
September 17, 2015

Study Abroad Fair

Michaela Ramm
September 17, 2015

Best quotes from the second GOP debates

Alex Hanson
September 16, 2015
Presidential candidate Donald Trump is interviewed at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames on Saturday, July 18. 

GOP candidates go after Trump in second debate

Alex Hanson
September 16, 2015
Myrna Wilhelm Elliott marvels at a plaque inside Wilhelm Hall displaying her father's name and his achievements, during a visit on Sep. 9.  

Wilhelm family remembers father’s legacy

Michaela Ramm
September 15, 2015

Atomic history timeline

Michaela Ramm
September 15, 2015

President Leath responds to protests, Trump questions

Alex Hanson
September 15, 2015

Faculty Senate to meet Sept. 15

Michaela Ramm
September 15, 2015
President Obama's initiative to expand opportunities for higher education must become a priority.  

Obama announces education initiatives in Des Moines

Alex Hanson
September 14, 2015
Thielen Student Health Center.

University announces second finalist for student health director

Alex Hanson
September 14, 2015
"I'm running as a Republican, but if I get to be president it's going to be for all of America," said South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham at Joni Ernst's "Roast and Ride" event on Saturday, June 6 in Boone, Iowa. 

Lindsey Graham to visit Ames this weekend

Alex Hanson
September 14, 2015
Donald Trump walks around Jack Trice Stadium with President Leath on Saturday before the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game.

GOP candidates use Cy-Hawk game to meet voters

Alex Hanson
September 12, 2015
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry makes a splash as he walks onto the stage at the Family Leadership Summit in Stephens Auditorium on July 18, 2015.

Rick Perry suspends 2016 presidential campaign

Alex Hanson
September 11, 2015
Hillary Clinton speaks at the John Deer Exhibition Hall in Ankeny, Iowa on Aug. 26.

This week in news

Alex Hanson
September 10, 2015
Presidential candidate Donald Trump is interviewed at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames on Saturday, July 18. 

Four GOP candidates, Iowa officials tailgating in Ames this weekend

Alex Hanson
September 10, 2015
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said Thursday in an interview with the Iowa State Daily that he is ready for a long presidential campaign and continues to organize in all 50 states. Paul will hold a town hall at Iowa State on Friday and tailgate the Cy-Hawk game Saturday.

Rand Paul: ‘We’re all in’ for a long campaign

Alex Hanson
September 10, 2015
Cole Button, pre-business spoke at the first Student Government meeting of the school year. The meeting was held at the Pioneer Room in the Memorial Union on Aug. 26.

Student Governement Senate approves Robert’s Rules law

Michaela Ramm
September 9, 2015

Program on ISU’s involvement with atomic bomb

Michaela Ramm
September 9, 2015
Students file into the Hoover Hall auditorium on the first day of classes on Aug. 25, 2014.

Iowa State announces another record enrollment, retirement

Alex Hanson
September 9, 2015

APP: Parking made easy

Michaela Ramm
September 8, 2015
Watch out! Illegal parking on campus can cost you dearly. Parking in reserved spaces/lots without a permit, illegally on the street, and at overtime meters will result in your vehicle being ticketed. A full list of parking violations and their fines can be found at https://www-parking.sws.iastate.edu/ticket/fines/. Get a permit before you park it!

ISU parking made easy with new app

Michaela Ramm
September 8, 2015
Donald Trump gives the crowd at the Family Leadership Summit the thumbs up. The summit was held in Stephens Auditorium on Saturday, July 18. Trump found himself in some hot water after making comments about Sen. John McCain's status as a war hero.

Trump, Rubio, Walker confirm for Cy-Hawk tailgating

Alex Hanson
September 8, 2015
President Barack Obama speaks at Iowa State University in 2012.

President Obama visiting Des Moines next week to talk education

Alex Hanson
September 8, 2015
Thielen Student Health Center.

First finalist for health center director visiting campus this week

Alex Hanson
September 8, 2015
Tom Keinert, Ames resident, turns in his ballet for the Ames School Board elections at the Ames Public Library. The library was a voting place in Tuesday's election. 

School Board election takes place Tuesday

Michaela Ramm
September 8, 2015
U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa.

Loebsack endorses Clinton in Iowa Caucus

Alex Hanson
September 7, 2015
Donald Trump, Republican candidate for president, holds up a picture of a "loyalty pledge" he signed in a tweet from his son, Eric.

This week in news

Alex Hanson
September 3, 2015

Student Government eliminates university president’s role in nominations

Michaela Ramm
September 3, 2015
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., will hold a town hall at ISU on Friday, Sept. 11 and will tailgate with Iowa Republicans at the annual CyHawk game on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Rand Paul to hold town hall at ISU, tailgate at CyHawk game

Alex Hanson
September 3, 2015

Iowans in Pokemon case denied bail

Michaela Ramm
September 3, 2015

Political outsiders lead in new Iowa poll

Alex Hanson
September 1, 2015
Dr. Ben Carson at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames on Saturday, July 18. "I'm a surgeon, I know how to cut," Carson said when speaking of government spending.

Outsider politicians dominating 2016 race

Alex Hanson
September 1, 2015

Navy submarine named for Iowa

Michaela Ramm
September 1, 2015

Clinton’s education plan aims to bring down burden on students

Alex Hanson
August 31, 2015
The Clintons make their entrance with Sen. Tom Harkin at the 37th annual Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa on Sept. 14. Harkin has endorsed Clinton during her campaign in 2016.

Education in the 2016 race: Clinton’s plan endorsed by Harkin

Alex Hanson
August 31, 2015

Final candidates for UI president search chosen

Michaela Ramm
August 31, 2015
ISD

Two lanes of Lincoln Way closed starting Monday near Buchanan Hall

Alex Hanson
August 30, 2015

School Board election voter registration due Friday

Michaela Ramm
August 28, 2015
Nathan Hoffbeck, freshman in pre-business, talks to Carly Fiorina in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union on Friday, Aug. 28.

Fiorina at ISU: ‘Professional political class’ has failed

Alex Hanson
August 28, 2015
Alex Quick, junior in merchandising, apparel and design, adjusts the new uniform on a model for the offenders at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women. Quick designed the uniforms herself.

ISU student designs uniforms for Iowa prisoners

Michaela Ramm
August 28, 2015

Quick facts of Ames airport

Michaela Ramm
August 27, 2015
The Student Loan Education Office helps ISU students manage the amount of debt from loans. 

Student Government funds Student Education Loan Office

Michaela Ramm
August 27, 2015
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks at the Iowa Democratic Party's "Hall of Fame" dinner in Cedar Rapids on July 17, 2015.

Martin O’Malley to hold meet and greet in Ames Saturday

Alex Hanson
August 26, 2015
The Flamingo app allows students who are looking to purchase textbooks to chat with sellers in real time.

New app may save students hundreds in textbook costs

Alex Hanson
August 26, 2015
ISU President Steven Leath delivers a speech during the 2015 Ag Summit on in Des Moines on March 7.

University hiring initiative brings more than 100 faculty

Michaela Ramm
August 26, 2015
Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack

Vilsack endorses Clinton in Iowa Caucus

Alex Hanson
August 25, 2015

Construction around campus

Michaela Ramm
August 25, 2015
Donald Trump gives the crowd at the Family Leadership Summit the thumbs up. The summit was held in Stephens Auditorium on Saturday, July 18. Trump found himself in some hot water after making comments about Sen. John McCain's status as a war hero.

What you missed during a summer full of politics

Alex Hanson
August 24, 2015
Construction outside of Marston Hall forces students to bottleneck to one sidewalk when traveling across campus. 

Construction complete on campus over summer

Michaela Ramm
August 24, 2015
Kevin Norton, 18, from Ames was arrested in Boston for perceived threats to a Pokemon World Championship on social media. This is Norton's current Facebook profile picture.

Two Iowans arrested in Boston for threatening Pokemon tournament

Alex Hanson
August 23, 2015
ISD

Tornado watch issued until midnight

Alex Hanson
August 22, 2015
Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer announced she plans to step down as Speaker at the end of 2019 and retire as a representative after her current term expires.

After year of partisanship, Iowa Republicans choose new leadership

Alex Hanson
August 20, 2015
Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina talked about how too much of Americans' potential is being wasted during her speech at Joni Ernst's inaugural "Roast and Ride" event on Saturday, June 6 in Boone, Iowa.

Fiorina to hold town hall at Iowa State next week

Alex Hanson
August 19, 2015
Jim Mowrer talks with students at a voting rally on Oct. 14, 2014, at the Margaret Sloss Women's Center on campus. Mowrer announced he'll be challenging for Iowa's Third Congressional District seat in Congress next year.

Mowrer to run again in 2016

Alex Hanson
August 17, 2015
Kim Weaver, chairwoman of O'Brien County Democratic Party and a member of the State Central Committee, announced Aug. 14 that she would challenge U.S. Rep. Steve King for his seat in Congress.

ISU grad to challenge King for House seat

Alex Hanson
August 14, 2015
Presidential candidate Donald Trump is interviewed at the Family Leadership Summit in Ames on Saturday, July 18. 

Republicans have first debate of 2016 cycle

Alex Hanson
August 6, 2015
Former Secretary of State and Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton speaks at the Iowa Democratic Party's "Hall of Fame" dinner in Cedar Rapids on July 17, 2015.

Democrats gather at ‘Hall of Fame’ dinner

Alex Hanson
July 17, 2015
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker talked about the importance of Americans' independence from the government at Joni Ernst's "Roast and Ride" event on Saturday, June 6 in Boone, Iowa. 

Scott Walker announces presidential run

Alex Hanson
July 13, 2015
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad wraps up 2015 legislative action with vetoes to one-time funding for education and a plan to reopen mental health facilities in the state.

Branstad vetoes one-time education funding, mental health facilities plan

Alex Hanson
July 2, 2015
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad talks to a student during a stop at Iowa State on Sept. 9, 2014.

Branstad won’t rule out another term

Alex Hanson
July 1, 2015
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced Tuesday he will run for president in 2016. 

Christie jumps into crowded Republican field

Alex Hanson
June 30, 2015
The boyfriend of Tong Shao, the ISU student who went missing last fall and was later found dead, was arrested in China.

Boyfriend of Tong Shao arrested in China

Alex Hanson
June 29, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court rules in favor of gay marriage nationwide

Alex Hanson
June 26, 2015
U.S. Supreme Court

Court upholds health care exchanges

Matthew Rezab and Alex Hanson
June 25, 2015
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal spoke during the 2014 Family Leadership Summit about issues of schooling and providing for children in need. Jindal will be in Ames Saturday morning.

Jindal officially running for president

Alex Hanson
June 24, 2015
Bruce Rastetter conducts at question and answer session with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush about agricultural issues facing the world today. Bush will be at the Prairie Moon Winery in Ames on July 13.

Bush to headline Story County GOP dinner

Alex Hanson
June 23, 2015
Donald Trump announced Tuesday he will run for president in 2016. 

Donald Trump announces he will run for president

Alex Hanson
June 16, 2015
Bruce Rastetter conducts at question and answer session with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush about agricultural issues facing the world today. Bush will be at the Prairie Moon Winery in Ames on July 13.

Jeb Bush joins 2016 race, coming to Iowa Wednesday

Alex Hanson
June 15, 2015
Rick Santorum, a GOP presidential candidate, stands on stage with his wife to give his final Iowa Straw Poll speech in 2011 at Hilton Coliseum. Republican officials in Iowa voted today to cancel the 2015 event, which was scheduled to be held in Boone on Aug. 8.

Iowa GOP votes to cancel straw poll

Alex Hanson
June 12, 2015
Bruce Rastetter conducts a Q&A session with former Texas Gov. Rick Perry about agricultural issues facing the world today. The session was a part of the 2015 Ag Summit that took place in Des Moines on March 7.

Rick Perry announces he will run for president in 2016

Alex Hanson
June 4, 2015
Bruce Rastetter conducts a Q&A session with former Texas Gov. Rick Perry about agricultural issues facing the world today. The session was a part of the 2015 Ag Summit that took place in Des Moines on March 7.

Rick Perry launches second White House bid

Alex Hanson
June 4, 2015
Bruce Rastetter conducts a Q&A session with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham about agricultural issues facing the world today. The session was a part of the 2015 Ag Summit that took place in Des Moines on March 7.

Lindsey Graham launches presidential bid

Alex Hanson
June 1, 2015
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley.

Martin O’Malley to challenge Hillary Clinton in 2016 race

Alex Hanson
May 30, 2015
Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum.

Santorum announces second presidential campaign

Alex Hanson
May 27, 2015
Sen. Bernie Sanders gives a speech during the 2015 Story County Democrats' Soup Supper on Feb. 21 at the Collegiate Methodist Church.

Bernie Sanders to make campaign stop in Ames

Alex Hanson
May 19, 2015
Bruce Rastetter conducts a Q&A session with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush about agricultural issues facing the world today. Bush recently announced he will be skipping the Iowa Straw Poll.

Jeb Bush to skip Iowa Straw Poll

Alex Hanson
May 14, 2015
ISU engineering students will auction off a folk art coffin to help fund an earthen dam in Ghana.

Engineering students set to help village in Ghana

Michaela Ramm
May 13, 2015
Bruce Rastetter conducts at question and answer session with former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee about agricultural issues facing the world today. The session was a part of the 2015 Ag Summit that took place in Des Moines on March 7.

Mike Huckabee launches second presidential bid

Alex Hanson
May 5, 2015

Dr. Ben Carson announces presidential campaign in Detroit

Alex Hanson
May 4, 2015

Former HP CEO running for president

Alex Hanson
May 4, 2015
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst delivers a speech on agriculture at the 2015 Ag Summit in Des Moines on March 7.

Joni Ernst reflects on transition to Washington, D.C.

Alex Hanson
May 3, 2015
President Breitbarth addresses the the gathered senators of the Student Government at his first session as president on Apr. 8.

GSB president and vice president plan to continue work during summer

Michaela Ramm
April 30, 2015
There have been tons of improvements that have been made to the testing centers around campus in the last year because of the high demand for the testing centers.

Improvements made to testing centers for upcoming exams

Michaela Ramm
April 29, 2015
Sen. Bernie Sanders gives a speech during the 2015 Story County Democrats' Soup Supper on Feb. 21 at the Collegiate Methodist Church.

Bernie Sanders says he is running for president

Alex Hanson
April 29, 2015
Social media

Social media plays big role in campaigns

Alex Hanson
April 28, 2015
Jessica Schaumburg (bottom), president of the SHOP, helps organize the shelves with Abby Rubsam, a volunteer. Schaumburg said the SHOP receives most of its stock from other student organizations.

The SHOP works to provide food for ISU students

Michaela Ramm
April 26, 2015

GSB bill provides funds to KURE Fest

Michaela Ramm
April 22, 2015
Caucus debate took place in Memorial Union on April 21, 2015.

Republicans win annual Caucus Cup debate

Alex Hanson
April 21, 2015
ISU engineering students will auction off a folk art coffin to help fund an earthen dam in Ghana.

ISU design students help fund Ghana village

Michaela Ramm
April 20, 2015

PRSSA To Host National Organ Donor Awareness Event

Alex Hanson
April 16, 2015
Senator Danielle Nygard argues why she believes a bill should not be passed that would limit who could run for a seat in the Senate at the Government of the Student Body meeting on Wednesday, April 15.

GSB rejects bill implementing Senate qualifications

Michaela Ramm
April 15, 2015

GSB executive cabinet

Michaela Ramm
April 14, 2015
Hillary Clinton waives to supporters at the 37th Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa, on Sept. 14, 2014. She will be at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines to host a lunch party Sunday at 11 a.m.

Clinton meets with Iowa students on first day of campaign

Alex Hanson
April 14, 2015
Florida senator Marco Rubio.

Marco Rubio announces presidential campaign

Alex Hanson
April 13, 2015
The ISU Model United Nations had a booth set up at Cyclone Market on April 11 to help fundraise and promote their organization. Attendees had the opportunity to "pie a politician."

Cyclone Market offers opportunity for organizations to promote, fundraise

Michaela Ramm
April 12, 2015
Featured on the front of Time magazine two weeks ago, Hillary Clinton is starting her presidential campaign, igniting the flame that is political campaign ads two years in advance of the actual election.

Hillary Clinton makes 2016 campaign official, plans Iowa trip this week

Alex Hanson
April 12, 2015

Cyclone Market offers fundraising opportunity for student organizations

Michaela Ramm
April 9, 2015
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