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Iowa States new assistant wrestling coaches are introduced to the media Tuesday, April 4. 

Mike Zadick: From mountains to wrestling coach

April 4, 2017
Dr. Doug Biggs talked about Iowa State football in the 1890s at the Ames Public Library on March 28, 2017. 

History professor lectures on Iowa State’s football dominance in 1890s

March 28, 2017
Sophomore Gabe Morenos shoulder was injured during his match at the Big 12 Championships, likely costing him the match.

Playing the cards you’re dealt: Gabe Moreno’s challenging final season

March 20, 2017
Iowa State freshman kanen Storr reacts to a call during a match at the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open on Sunday, November 13. 

Redshirt freshman Kanen Storr is ready to help lead Cyclone wrestling

March 19, 2017
Lelund Weatherspoon, an Iowa State RSr., takes on his opponent Kyle Crutchmer in the 174 pound weight division. Weatherspoon lost the match in a close contest 3-2.

One wrestler remains for Iowa State wrestling after day one of NCAA tournament

March 16, 2017
Lelund Weatherspoon, an Iowa State RSr., loses his position against his opponent Kyle Crutchmer in the 174 pound weight division. Weatherspoon lost the match in a close contest 3-2.

Iowa State fails to advance a wrestler to Big 12 Championships finals, eight alive in Consolation Bracket

March 4, 2017
Gabe Moreno wrestles Minnesotas Ben Brancale on Feb. 19. Moreno goes out with an 8-0 major decision and 4:15 of riding time on Senior Day. Minnesota defeated Iowa State, 40-7.

Iowa State wrestling gets new life at Big 12 Championships

March 2, 2017
New head wrestling coach Kevin Dresser listens as Athletic Director Jamie Pollard introduces him in his first press conference Feb. 22, 2017.

Kevin Dresser’s Iowa wrestling roots helped him land Iowa State job

February 22, 2017
Gabe Moreno wrestles Minnesotas Ben Brancale on Feb. 19. Moreno goes out with an 8-0 major decision and 4:15 of riding time on Senior Day. Minnesota defeated Iowa State, 40-7.

Two wrestling seniors finish senior night on high note

February 19, 2017
Though Clark Glass of OU dominated the match, Colston DiBlasi managed to recover ground by the end of the third period.

Iowa State wrestling loses lead late against West Virginia

February 12, 2017
Red shirt senior Lelund Weatherspoon unconventionally pins his opponent, Oklahomas Matt Reed, as he is held in an arm lock 4:48 into the match.

Iowa State wrestling can’t complete upset against No. 24 Pittsburgh

February 10, 2017
Earl Hall

Wrestling tries to regroup for weekend duals after tumultuous two weeks

February 9, 2017
Gabe Moreno poses for photos during wrestling media day on Oct. 18 in the wrestling room at Lied Recreation Center.

Wrestling: Gabe Moreno returns to lineup looking to build confidence

February 7, 2017
Iowa States Jake Varner celebrates his victory over Nebraskas Craig Brester in a championship bout in the 197-pound weight class at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships, Saturday, March 21, 2009, in St. Louis. Varner, who was runner up the past two seasons, finally wins a national championship.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Timeline: Kevin Jackson’s tenure at Iowa State

January 31, 2017
Redshirt sophomore Marcus Harrington wrestles opponent Brad Johnson during the Beauty and the Beast event at Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 27. 

Wrestling suffers worst home loss in school history against No. 1 Oklahoma State.

January 29, 2017
Iowa State redshirt senior Earl Hall wrestles Oklahomas Trae Blackwell during The Beauty and The Beast event at Hilton Coliseum Jan. 27. Hall defeated Blackwell 4-0. 

Wrestling loses in 30-12 blowout against No. 15 Oklahoma

January 27, 2017
Iowa State redshirt sophomore Logan Breitenbach falls during a match against Arizona States Anthony Valencia Jan. 6. Breitenbach would go on to lose 18-1 by technical fall. 

Wrestling looks to hash out best lineup heading toward the end of the season

January 25, 2017
Kevin Jackson, head wrestling coach, yells during a match Jan. 6. The Cyclones hosted Arizona State at Hilton Coliseum for simultaneous gymnastics and wrestling meets, dubbed Beauty and the Beast.

Iowa State wrestling drained in 20-12 loss to No. 21 Northern Iowa

January 20, 2017
As redshirt senior Quean Smith gets the takedown, the Iowa State coaches are giving him instructions in the 10-5 heavyweight win. Iowa State lost to Iowa 26-9 on Dec. 10 in Iowa City, Iowa. 

Time ticking on turnaround for Iowa State wrestling

January 19, 2017
Iowa State redshirt senior Quean Smith wrestles Arizona States Tanner Hall Jan. 6. Smith would go on to lose 2-1 by decision. 

Iowa State wrestling can’t complete comeback in 20-17 loss to North Carolina

January 14, 2017
Iowa State redshirt freshman Markus Simmons (top) wrestles Arizona State. Simmons would go on to defeat Rico 14-4 by fall. 

Wrestling’s Simmons takes weight class 125 by storm despite weight issues

January 10, 2017
The Iowa State wrestling coaches watch the match between Patrick Downey and Arizona States Connor Small Jan. 6. 

Wrestling takes away positives despite frustrating loss

January 7, 2017
Outfielder Kelsey McFarland waits in the batters box in a 17-0 Cyclone loss to the Baylor Lady Bears on April 3, 2016.

ISU softball postponed until Sunday

April 30, 2016
Freshmen righthander Emma Hylen throws a pitch in a 17-0 Cyclone loss to the Baylor Lady Bears.

ISU softball battles for CyHawk Series trophy

April 27, 2016
Freshman catcher Kaylee Bosworth had seven put outs in the Omaha game on April 14. Iowa State fell 6-4.

Weather forces Iowa-Iowa State softball to reschedule; series against OU adjusted.

April 26, 2016
Junior outfielder Cathlin Bingham bats in a 17-0 Cyclone loss to the Baylor Lady Bears.

ISU softball drops series against Texas Tech

April 24, 2016
Head coach Stacy Gemeinhardt-Cesler helps players before they take bat at the game against Omaha on April 14. This is her 11th year with the Cyclones.

ISU Softball’s game against Iowa postponed

April 19, 2016

Brittany Gomez drafted, makes ISU history

April 14, 2016
Senior outfielder Cathlin Bingham bats in a 17-0 Cyclone loss to the Baylor Lady Bears.

Softball attempting to break losing streak against Creighton, Omaha

April 13, 2016
Junior Branen Berta serves the ball during the game against North Dakota State University April 9. The Cyclones hosted the Iowa State Spring Volleyball Tournament, where they defeated the University of Iowa, NDSU, and Creighton. The Cyclones tied with the University of Northern Iowa. 

ISU volleyball shows improvement in home tournament

April 10, 2016
Freshmen righthander Emma Hylen throws a pitch in a 17-0 Cyclone loss to the Baylor Lady Bears.

ISU softball falls to UNI 3-2

April 6, 2016
Senior catcher Sammie Hildreth goes to tag Baylor senior catcher Robin Landrith at the plate.

ISU softball prepares for ‘scrappy’ Northern Iowa

April 6, 2016
The Iowa State softball team kneeled in a group and watched on as their starting pitcher Brianna Weilbacher was struck in the face with a softball. Iowa State would later win the game 8-7 against Eastern Illinois in extra innings on a walk-off win on Feb. 12. 

Iowa State softball gets clobbered by No. 19 Baylor

April 1, 2016
Freshman pitcher, Emma Hylen, pitches for Iowa State on Sep. 21.

ISU softball works on defensive consistency

March 30, 2016
Senior catcher Sammie Hildreth came up to the plate with runners on second and third and the chance to take the lead. Hildreth went a perfect 3 for 3 with three RBIs and two scored runs in the 8-7 win against Eastern Illinois on Feb. 12. 

ISU softball beats Indiana State 3-2; second game rained out

March 30, 2016
Outfielder Cathlin Bingham slaps the ball and lets go of her bat as she runs to first base on May 3, 2015.

ISU Softball stays confident returning home against NDSU

March 25, 2016
Cyclone softball players sign softballs in between games of the Big 4 Classic, on Oct. 4. 

Iowa State looks forward to return to Ames

March 23, 2016
Junior outfielder Brittany Gomez (far right) runs to home plate as the ISU softball team cheers her grand slam. Gomez went 1-for-3 with one run and four RBIs in the 5-2 game one win against Texas Tech on May 2. 

ISU softball uses traveling as chance to grow

March 21, 2016
Senior catcher Sammie Hildreth looks at the Iowa State coaches for signals during the game. Hildreth went 0 for 2 with a walk and a run scored in the 7-0 win against IUPUI on Feb. 12. 

Iowa State falls to Cal State Fullerton

March 13, 2016
The Iowa State softball team kneeled in a group and watched on as their starting pitcher Brianna Weilbacher was struck in the face with a softball. Iowa State would later win the game 8-7 against Eastern Illinois in extra innings on a walk-off win on Feb. 12. 

Softball loses 2 in heartbreaking fashion

March 13, 2016
Freshman right-handed pitcher Savannah Sanders pitches to the IUPUI softball team on Feb. 12.

Iowa State beats UC-Santa Barbara; Gets rained out against Utah Valley

March 11, 2016
Senior shortstop Brittany Gomez retreated back to first base after a short pop up in the infield. Gomez didnt have any stolen bases in the 7-0 win against IUPUI on Feb. 12. 

ISU softball loses big to Boston College

March 5, 2016
Freshman right-handed pitcher Savannah Sanders pitches to the IUPUI softball team on Feb. 12.

Iowa State Softball has Mixed Results in Split Day

March 4, 2016
Senior catcher Sammie Hildreth came up to the plate with runners on second and third and the chance to take the lead. Hildreth went a perfect 3 for 3 with three RBIs and two scored runs in the 8-7 win against Eastern Illinois on Feb. 12. 

ISU softball keeps on working on offense

March 1, 2016
Senior catcher Sammie Hildreth looks at the Iowa State coaches for signals during the game. Hildreth went 0 for 2 with a walk and a run scored in the 7-0 win against IUPUI on Feb. 12. 

ISU softball attempting to improve offensive success in UC-Davis Invitational

February 25, 2016
Senior designated hitter Aly Cappaert came up to bat in the first inning with a runner in scoring position and knocked her in for her only RBI. Cappaert went 1 for 4 and scored a run in the 7-0 win against IUPUI on Feb. 12. 

ISU softball boasts depth early in season

February 23, 2016

ISU Softball Storms Past Ball State; Can’t Outlast Houston.

February 19, 2016
Senior infield Brittany Gomez prepares to catch the softball at the IUPUI game at Bergstrom Football Complex on Feb. 12.

Brittaney Gomez prepares for position change, final season

February 18, 2016
Senior designated hitter Aly Cappaert came up to bat in the first inning with a runner in scoring position and knocked her in for her only RBI. Cappaert went 1 for 4 and scored a run in the 7-0 win against IUPUI on Feb. 12. 

A look into the Cyclone Invitational: How softball is played in the middle of winter

February 16, 2016
Senior shortstop Brittany Gomez retreated back to first base after a short pop up in the infield. Gomez didnt have any stolen bases in the 7-0 win against IUPUI on Feb. 12. 

ISU softball shows offensive weapons in 10-1 win over North Dakota, 7-0 win over IUPUI

February 13, 2016

McLaughlin: Importance of New Traditions

May 1, 2014

McLaughlin: Tuition freeze leaves many out on the fringe

May 1, 2014
Columnist McLaughlin argues that Iowa State handled the security breach in the right way. They could not completely prevent it, but they dealt with and corrected the issue.

McLaughlin: Iowa State makes best of recent security breach situation

April 25, 2014

McLaughlin: Veishea Cancellation to distance name from rioting

April 10, 2014

McLaughlin: Candidates shouldn’t let campaign contributors run their policies

April 10, 2014

McLaughlin: Age Restrictions Won’t Prevent Minors from Using E-Cigarettes

April 3, 2014
Bullying

McLaughlin: Bullying bill takes student activity monitoring too far

March 28, 2014
U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa.

McLaughlin: King’s views disagree with constituents

March 24, 2014

McLaughlin: Anti-rape activists focus on wrong preventative measures

March 7, 2014
With over 1.15 billion users on Facebook and over 500 million Twitter users, anybody walking down the street has a good chance of being active on a social network. Columnist Curran McLaughlin argues that social media are meant to be used as outlets, and people should not have to worry about keeping up appearances online.

McLaughlin: Social media isn’t the place for ridicule, judgement

February 27, 2014
NFL drug testing

McLaughlin: NFL needs to stop sitting on the fence about marijuana policy

February 17, 2014

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