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Opinion Editor Ashley Tibbs breaks down the opinion section and explains the differences between columns, editorials and letters. 

Tibbs: Welcome to the opinion section

Ashley Tibbs
January 30, 2022
Opinion editor Ashley Tibbs discusses some of the best news this week: a vaccine to fight the deadly effect of malaria in children. 

Tibbs: The best vaccine news we’ve heard all week

Ashley Tibbs
October 10, 2021
The Office of Student Financial Aid is located in Beardshear Hall on Morrill Road. 

Student resources: financial aid, career services and student assistance

Ashley Tibbs
August 12, 2021
The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success is a place on campus for all LGBTQIA+ students.

Student Resources: LGBTQIA+, multicultural and international

Ashley Tibbs
August 12, 2021
Thielen Student Health Center is Iowa State's on-campus clinic that provides a number of services, from general health and well-being resources to vaccinations.

Student resources: health & wellbeing and the SHOP

Ashley Tibbs
August 12, 2021
Dorm life is an integral part of freshman life at Iowa State. The Iowa State Daily offers some tips for succeeding at the most essential parts of dorm life, from laundry to roommates.

Welcome back students: succeeding in dorm life

Ashley Tibbs
August 12, 2021
The bill to fund a gender-neutral bathroom in Lied Recreation Center was tabled until the fall semester. 

Students respond to tabled bill that would fund gender-neutral bathroom in Lied

Ashley Tibbs
April 29, 2021
The GPSS held its final meeting of the spring semester Monday evening via Webex. 

GPSS holds final legislative meeting of spring semester

Ashley Tibbs
April 26, 2021
The Iowa State Graduate and Professional Student Senate will meet virtually Monday at 6:30 p.m. 

GPSS to hold final spring legislative meeting Monday

Ashley Tibbs
April 25, 2021
Iowa State's GO VOTE competition aims to encourage student voter turnout in future years using strategies created by teams participating in the competition. 

Iowa State’s GO VOTE competition to conclude Wednesday

Ashley Tibbs
April 13, 2021
The Iowa State Graduate and Professional Student Senate held executive council elections and passed bills during a virtual meeting Monday night.

GPSS elects executive officers Monday

Ashley Tibbs
March 29, 2021
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate will meet virtually Monday via WebEx.

GPSS to discuss new legislation Monday

Ashley Tibbs
March 28, 2021

Student Government election: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Ashley Tibbs
March 21, 2021
Devin DeVore, a freshman in agriculture and society, is running for a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Senate seat.

Student Government candidate profiles: Devin DeVore

Ashley Tibbs
March 18, 2021
Hope Brecht, a sophomore in agricultural communications and leadership studies, is running for a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Senate seat.

Student Government candidate profiles: Hope Brecht

Ashley Tibbs
March 17, 2021
Jaden Ahlrichs, a sophomore in global resource systems and horticulture, is running for a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Senate seat.

Student Government candidate profiles: Jaden Ahlrichs

Ashley Tibbs
March 17, 2021
Student Government hosted their presidential debates Tuesday. The debate featured candidates Julia Campbell and Anna Olson. 

StuGov presidential candidates debate campus issues, platform items

Ashley Tibbs
March 16, 2021
Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri has been found not guilty of two misdemeanors after being arrested at a protest in May.

Des Moines Register reporter found not guilty after arrest at protest

Ashley Tibbs
March 10, 2021
Gloria Allred discussed accountability and empowerment for victims of sexual harassment and assault during a lecture for Iowa State's Women's Week series.

Women’s Week lecture discusses legal accountability in the #MeToo era.

Ashley Tibbs
March 8, 2021
Ana Clymer and Rachel Vos Carrillo present their title slide for their presentation about dismantling racism in our child welfare system.

ISCORE breakout session discusses racism in the child welfare system

Ashley Tibbs
March 4, 2021
The creek pictured here, formerly known as Squaw Creek, has officially been renamed to Ioway Creek after more than a year of waiting for approval from the federal government. 

Central Iowa creek named after a slur officially changed Thursday

Ashley Tibbs
February 23, 2021
The Iowa State GPSS met virtually Monday night and discussed multiple items on the agenda, including reallocating funds for a family-friendly Parks Library room. 

Iowa State GPSS met Monday to discuss a family-friendly Parks Library room initiative

Ashley Tibbs
February 22, 2021
The Story County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting Tuesday to discuss reports and considerations from various Story County departments. 

Story County Board of Supervisors approves funding requests

Ashley Tibbs
February 16, 2021
Board of Regents discusses University of Iowa labor union proposal

Board of Regents discusses University of Iowa labor union proposal

Ashley Tibbs
February 9, 2021
The Iowa Board of Regents will meet with the Academic Affairs Committee requesting additional Iowa State programs and the Free Speech Committee reviewing all three universities' free speech trainings and survey updates.  

The Board of Regents will hold a bargaining session with a University of Iowa labor union Tuesday

Ashley Tibbs
February 8, 2021
Senior Editorial Board Member Ashley Tibbs is a senior in journalism and mass communication.

Tibbs: ‘I feel like I’m constantly learning’

Ashley Tibbs
September 29, 2020
Columnist Ashley Tibbs explains the impact of news on mental health.

Tibbs: Want less anxiety? Watch less news.

Ashley Tibbs
July 23, 2020
Columnist Ashley Tibbs offers a variety of suggestions concerning online classes. 

Tibbs: Tips for online courses this fall

Ashley Tibbs
July 16, 2020
Columnist Ashley Tibbs breaks down how the Trump administration has failed to accommodate COVID-19. 

Tibbs: Trump, China and COVID-19

Ashley Tibbs
July 10, 2020
Columnist Ashley Tibbs frowns on the use of "kung flu" to describe COVID-19, especially from those in higher offices such as President Donald Trump. 

Tibbs: It’s not the “kung flu”

Ashley Tibbs
June 26, 2020
Columnist Ashley Tibbs advocates for mental health care throughout the school year. 

Tibbs: Support for mental health

Ashley Tibbs
June 16, 2020
A special Ames City Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday will focus on recommendations and community feedback on local law enforcement policies. 

Tibbs: Reform through defunding

Ashley Tibbs
June 11, 2020
Columnist Ashley Tibbs encourages others to wear the face masks for not themselves, but for the sake of others. 

Tibbs: For whose benefit?

Ashley Tibbs
May 30, 2020
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