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Egyptians speak up about new regime

January 31, 2013
Sen. Tom Harkin speaks at an event on Central Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 28.

Senator Tom Harkin announces plans to retire

January 28, 2013
Mohamed El-Mahalawy, Ph.D. student in electrical and computer engineering and president of the Egyptian Student Association, was present at the riots in Egypt and when the president was overthrown two years ago.

Revolution through the eyes of a student

January 25, 2013
President Barack Obama speaks at his final campaign rally Monday, Nov. 5, in Des Moines East Village. Nearly 20,000 people turned out for the event.

Obama’s next four years

January 24, 2013

Student debt: What you can do about it

January 22, 2013

Election 2012 Recap: How the Democrats Won

January 7, 2013

Pressure to find internships increases as summer nears

December 26, 2012
Photo courtesy of Lisa Heddens

Iowa General Assembly still split for 85th session

November 27, 2012
President Barack Obama speaks at his final campaign rally Monday, Nov. 5, in Des Moines East Village. Nearly 20,000 people turned out for the event.

President Barack Obama wins re-election

November 6, 2012
President Barack Obama embraces his wife, first lady Michelle Obama, at the final rally for his re-election Monday, Nov. 5, in the East Village of Des Moines. Michelle provided the introduction speech for Barack.

Barack Obama makes final campaign stop in Des Moines

November 6, 2012
Mitt Romney campaigns at a rally Sunday, Nov. 4, in Des Moines to a crowd of more than 4,000 people. 

Mitt Romney rallies supporters in Des Moines

November 4, 2012
Obama Portrait

Barack Obama bio

November 1, 2012
Romney Portrait

Mitt Romney bio

November 1, 2012

Barack Obama, Mitt Romney spar for one final time in presidential debate

October 22, 2012
A presidential debate watch party was held on Oct. 16 at the Story County Democratic Campaign Headquarters. 

Barack Obama, Mitt Romney spar in round two of 2012 presidential debates

October 16, 2012

Just Long coming to ISU on Tuesday

October 15, 2012

Bruce Springsteen tickets available Tuesday

October 15, 2012

Biden-Ryan Debate

October 12, 2012
David Fountain, left, sophomore in criminal justice, speaks with Josh Romney, son of presidental nominee Mitt Romney. Josh Romney spoke Tuesday at the Republican Victory Office in Ames to campaign for his father.

Mitt Romney’s son visits Ames

October 9, 2012

The Convention Bump

September 10, 2012
Mischa Olson, senior in biology, introduced President Barack Obama on Tuesday, Aug. 28, during Obama’s visit to Iowa State.

Presenting before the president: Mischa Olson gets the chance of a lifetime

September 3, 2012

Words from the masses: Democrats, Republicans sound off

August 28, 2012

Obama’s visit to ISU signals battle is on for Iowa

August 27, 2012
Gay Marriage Judges

Conservative groups ramp-up effort to oust Justice Wiggins

August 27, 2012

Students flood Memorial Union to get their hands on free Obama tickets

August 25, 2012

Tickets to be available to students for Obama visit

August 23, 2012

King calls of debate with Vilsack

August 23, 2012

Game on: College Dems look to keep enthusiasm alive this election year

August 21, 2012
Brittani Neumann, sophomore in biology, will be taking her excitement across the Atlantic this summer as she travels throughout Ireland, Scotland, and England, including a stop at the Summer Olympics in London. Photo: David Bartholomew/Iowa State Daily

Summer Profile: Brittani Neumann

June 8, 2012
Aaron Peterson, junior in industrial engineering, is nervous but excited to start his sixth-month internship up in Gwinner, North Dakota at equipment empire Bobcat where he will be working with a resident engineer working on various projects. Photo: David Bartholomew/Iowa State Daily

Summer Profile: Aaron Peterson

June 7, 2012
Photo: David Bartholomew/Iowa State Daily Coady Sierra, sophomore in history, is quite prepared to endure a summer of intense half-marathon training including strenuous conditioning workouts and practice races all the while taking summer classes at ISU and working at Parks Library.

Summer Profile: Coady Sierra spends summer preparing for half marathon

June 6, 2012
Kyle Pick, junior in aerospace engineering, plans to soak up the sun, catch a few baseball games, and travel around the West Coast this summer while he interns at his dream company of Boeing in Long Beach, California. Photo: David Bartholomew/Iowa State Daily

Summer Profile: Kyle Pick to work with Boeing in California

June 5, 2012
Matt Harmon, junior in political science and history, is excited to commence his bicycle trip down to New Orleans and is taking every chance to optimize the experience without taking a toll on his wallet. Photo: David Bartholomew/Iowa State Daily

Summer Profile: Matt Harmon to cycle from Muscatine, Iowa to New Orleans

June 4, 2012

Iowa State services offer help during stressful weeks

April 25, 2012

Lackey joins ISU administration

April 18, 2012

With Santorum out, focus turns to final presidential race in November

April 11, 2012

Romney gets closer to nomination, looks to general election

April 4, 2012

Conflict drives through Israel, Iran and Oil Prices

March 28, 2012

Romney wins big in Nevada caucuses

February 5, 2012
Mitt Romney, former Republican governor of Massachusetts, meets with supporters during a campaign stop at Kinzler Construction in Ames on Thursday, Dec. 29. Romney was the projected winner in Flordias primary on Jan. 31.

Romney wins Florida primary, pushes back Gingrich

January 31, 2012

Huxley woman pleads not guilty to first-degree murder charges

January 30, 2012

Pundits respond to Obama’s State of the Union

January 25, 2012
President Barack Obama gives the third State of the Union Address of his administration on the floor of the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Vice President Biden (L) and the Speaker of the House John Boehner (R) sit behind him.

Obama promises America that is ‘built to last’ in State of the Union

January 24, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich gives a speech at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalitions Presidential Forum in Des Moines on Saturday, Oct. 22. 

South Carolina sets stage for Florida primary

January 23, 2012

Gingrich wins South Carolina, blows Republican presidential race wide open

January 22, 2012
The one-semester independent study course proposed by finance professor Roger Stover, Finance 290X: Application of Biblical Insight into the Management of Business/Organization, has been canceled after some ISU faculty members objected that it violates First Amendment principles.

Finance department cancels business class focused on biblical implications

January 16, 2012

New Hampshire Primary sets stage for South Carolina

January 11, 2012

ISU political experts say Iowa caucuses will affect rest of Republican race

January 10, 2012
Visitors explore the newly rennovated State Gym during an open house on Sunday, Jan. 8. The orientation of the basketball courts within the older portion of State Gym was changed in order to fit two full-length basketball courts. Including the newest addition, State Gym now sports five full basketball courts. 

Recreation Services unveils State Gym at open house

January 8, 2012
Matt Strawn, Republican Party of Iowa chairman, gives a formal announcement declaring Mitt Romney the winner of the Iowa caucus early Wedneday morning. Romney won with 30,015 votes, with former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum in second with 30,007.

Romney edges out Santorum in Iowa caucus by 8 votes

January 4, 2012

Chairman of Democratic National Committee downplays importance of Republican candidates

January 3, 2012
Ron Paul visits the ISU campus and speaks in the Great Hall on Thursday, Dec 8. This speech was part of his Countdown to the Caucus talks.

Candidates make final push to young voters

January 3, 2012
Mitt Romney, former Republican governor of Massachusetts, answers questions from supporters during a campaign stop at Kinzler Construction in Ames on Thursday, Dec. 29. Much of Romneys time in Ames was spent interacting with those in attendance.

New Register poll indicates interesting situation for Iowa Caucus

January 2, 2012

Rick Perry comes to Ames, gets heckled

December 12, 2011
Newt Gingrich

Candidate Profile: Newt Gingrich

December 12, 2011
Iowa Caucuses are considered the first-in-the-nation step to selecting a presidential candidate.

As caucuses approach, Iowans prepare for voting

December 12, 2011
Michele Bachmann

Candidate Profile: Michele Bachmann

December 12, 2011
Rick Santorum

Candidate Profile: Rick Santorum

December 12, 2011
Mitt Romney

Candidate Profile: Mitt Romney

December 12, 2011
Rick Perry

Candidate Profile: Rick Perry

December 12, 2011
Ron Paul

Candidate Profile: Ron Paul

December 12, 2011
John Huntsman

Candidate Profile: Jon Huntsman

December 12, 2011
Former U.S. Sen. and GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum is interviewed following the Iowa Republican Presidential Debate at Sheslow Auditorium on the Drake University campus in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 10.

GOP candidates square off in ABC debate

December 10, 2011
Breanna Morman, senior in child, adult and family services, is a student in Ames three days a week, while serving as mayor for her hometown of Dawson. Almost a family trade, her cousin and grandfather also held the position before Morman herself was elected.

Iowa State Student continues family legacy in hometown

November 28, 2011
Michele Bachmann discusses the significance of economic policy to students futures and her presidential campaign platform at a town hall meeting Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Memorial Union. Bachmann is part of the Iowa State University Presidential Caucus Series.  

Bachmann speaks about tax plan, economic state at Iowa State stop

November 3, 2011

As caucus season approaches, polls continue to change

November 3, 2011
People stand up and applaud for Newt Gingrich after his speech during Republican debate on Saturday, Oct. 22, in Des Moines. 

Candidates battle for Christian conservatives in Des Moines

October 23, 2011

States race to be No. 1 in election process

October 21, 2011

New education reform could impact ISU teachers

October 16, 2011
Kathleen Gillon sits in front of Parks Library to protest her concerns. Gillon is working on her third dress but still paying off her first degree she earned 10 years ago. Gillon was pleased to see the number of students, faculty and staff supporting the Occupy ISU initiative.

Iowa State #Occupied as protesters take to campus

October 13, 2011
Protestors gather for the Occupy Iowa rally on the lawn of the Iowa State Capitol to discuss their agenda during what will become a daily meeting on Sunday, Oct. 9. While the forum was moderated, anyone wishing to present an opinion, rebuttal or proposal was allowed time to speak. 

‘Occupy’ protesters gather in Des Moines

October 9, 2011
Protesters have been camping out at New Yorks Zuccotti Park for more than two weeks. Now, the Occupy Wall Street event is attracting a lot of street musicians and tourists with an atmosphere that appears more festive than angry on Monday, Oct. 3, 2011.

‘Occupy Wall Street’ coming to Iowa

October 6, 2011
Newt Gingrich, 2012 presidential candidate, spoke at Iowa State on Friday, Sept. 30, in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union, emphasizing Iowa States reputation for science and technology. Gingrichs presence was part of the Presidential Caucus Series.  

Gingrich looks to revamp campaign

October 2, 2011

Young Democrats to host weekend conference about 2012 elections

September 29, 2011
IDs

Law enforcement cracks down on fake IDs

September 22, 2011

‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ officially repealed

September 20, 2011

Proposed American Jobs Act can affect Ames businesses

September 15, 2011

Speaker stresses importance of peace

September 12, 2011

Obama’s ‘different’ foreign policy following Sept. 11

September 8, 2011

Al-Qaida still a concern despite diminishing in recent years

September 8, 2011

Sioux mascot controversy continues in North Dakota

September 5, 2011
The Association of Malaysian Students at ISU came together Monday, Sept. 5, for food and laughter at Brookside Park. This multicultural group aims to foster a closer and better relationship between Malaysian students and other members of the community. 

Malaysian students celebrate New Merdeka-Raya

September 5, 2011

ISU alumnus honored with design award

August 23, 2011

Ames Straw Poll Followup

August 21, 2011

Blumenfeld v Bachmann

August 21, 2011
ISU President Gregory Geoffroy

Key meeting held Tuesday for ISU presidential search committee

August 17, 2011
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