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Outgoing Managing Editor, Sierra Hoeger, will be moving to NYC in early June to work as an editorial assistant for The TODAY Show. She is also currently accepting pizza shop recommendations! 

Hoeger: Thank You for Allowing Me To Grow, Learn and Improve

Sierra Hoeger
May 11, 2022
Outgoing Managing Editor, Sierra Hoeger, will be moving to NYC in early June to work as an editorial assistant for The TODAY Show. She is also currently accepting pizza shop recommendations! 

Hoeger: Thank You for Allowing Me To Grow, Learn and Improve

Sierra Hoeger
May 11, 2022
Matt Belinson has worked at the Iowa State Daily for four years and pens his senior goodbye.

Belinson: This is goodbye

Matt Belinson
May 11, 2022
The Mens Cyclone Hockey Club is being investigated by Iowa State University under allegations of hazing.

Cyclone men’s hockey club suspended under hazing investigation

Matt Belinson
May 4, 2022
Iowa State students gather in the free speech zone outside of Parks Library. 

Required First Amendment training suffers from low participation

Molly Blanco and Sierra Hoeger
May 4, 2022
Members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.

National Pan-Hellenic Council profiles: Kappa Alpha Psi

Matt Belinson
May 4, 2022
Iowa State football will be on the big stage this weekend in the NFL Draft.

Belinson: The NFL Draft is Iowa State’s biggest stage yet

Matt Belinson
April 27, 2022

2022 NFL Draft Talk Collection

Matt Belinson
April 27, 2022
Charlie Kolar (left) and Breece Hall (right) celebrate after Halls touchdown vs. Iowa on Sept. 11, 2021.

Opinion: 2022 NFL Draft superlatives

Matt Belinson
April 26, 2022

Lied Rec To Welcome Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Jordan Tovar
April 25, 2022
(From left to right) Iowa State seniors Mike Rose, Anthony Johnson Jr., Charlie Kolar, Jake Hummel and Chase Allen stand together after Iowa States 48-14 win over TCU on Nov. 26, 2021.

“We Will” collective launches for Iowa State athletes

Matt Belinson
April 24, 2022
Breece Hall has the potential to be Iowa States second first-round pick in program history.

Should Breece Hall go in the first round?

Matt Belinson
April 24, 2022
Iowa State redshirt senior defensive back Anthony Johnson talks to reporters after the Cyclones spring practice April 15 at Gilbert High School.

‘Bell-Cows’: Cyclones see rise of new leaders

Matt Belinson
April 20, 2022
Nick Bassett touched the lives of countless Cyclone fans.

Iowa State creates Nick Bassett Perseverance Award

Matt Belinson
April 19, 2022
Iowa State guard Tyrese Hunter plays against the Miami Hurricanes in the Sweet 16 on March 25. The Cyclones lost 70-56.

Tyrese Hunter enters transfer portal

Matt Belinson
April 18, 2022
George Amundson, Iowa States last first round pick in the NFL Draft, has been enjoying life in Houston and continues to watch the Cyclones. (Courtesy of Iowa State Athletics Communications)

Meet George Amundson, Iowa State’s only first round pick

Matt Belinson
April 17, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson stands as the first Black woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court.

Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed: thoughts from the community

Jordan Tovar
April 17, 2022
Iowa State defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike celebrates after getting a sack on TCU quarterback Max Duggan on Senior Day on Nov. 26, 2021.

Draft Talk: Analysts share thoughts on Eyioma Uwazurike

Matt Belinson
April 15, 2022
Iowa State fans pack the stands at Jack Trice Stadium for the Cyclones 2021 season opener against Northern Iowa on Sept. 4.

Student section at Jack Trice Stadium moved

Matt Belinson
April 14, 2022
Iowa State linebacker Mike Rose looks to the sideline for a play call against No. 10 Iowa on Sept. 11, 2021.

Draft Talk: Analysts share thoughts on Mike Rose

Matt Belinson
April 14, 2022
Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy celebrates in the end-zone after Iowa State scores a touchdown against No. 8 Oklahoma State on Oct. 23, 2021.

Draft Talk: Analysts share thoughts on Brock Purdy

Matt Belinson
April 13, 2022
Charlie Kolar takes pregame warmups during the Cyclones 59–7 win over the Kansas Jayhawks on Oct. 2, 2021

Draft Talk: Analysts share thoughts on Charlie Kolar

Matt Belinson
April 12, 2022
Breece Hall scores a touchdown against No. 10 Iowa on Sept. 11, 2021.

Draft Talk: Analysts share thoughts on Breece Hall

Matt Belinson
April 11, 2022
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Bills, Bills, Bills: ISD Editorial Staff responds to a recent proposal

Isd Staff, Written By Kylee Haueter and Sierra Hoeger
April 5, 2022
Jeremiah Williams dribbles the ball up court in his time at Temple. (Photo courtesy of Temple Athletic Communications/ 

Iowa State adds Temple transfer Jeremiah Williams

Matt Belinson
April 4, 2022
Rachel Voet, director of sports nutrition for Iowa State football, is seen as a natural leader in Iowa State Athletics. Photo courtesy of Rachel Voet.

Hidden Heroes: Rachel Voet

Matt Belinson
April 3, 2022
Dr. Lina-Maria Murillo shares her presentation of reproductive justice at the Iowa State Womens and Gender Studies Spring Conference on Saturday.

WGS Spring Conference puts reproductive justice center stage

Matt Belinson
April 2, 2022
Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers reads the defense before snapping the ball on Friday at Ames High School.

Belinson: Three Big Takeaways from Iowa State’s spring practice

Matt Belinson
April 1, 2022
Jaden Walker drives toward the basket during Iowa States 75-54 win over Oklahoma in Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 19

Jaden Walker enters transfer portal

Matt Belinson
March 30, 2022
(From left to right) Iowa State defensive lineman J.R. Singleton, Will McDonald and Eyioma Uwazurike look at Iowa States sideline for a play call against Northern Iowa on Sept. 4, 2021.

Family Recipe: Cyclones preparing next defensive leaders

Matt Belinson
March 29, 2022
Tyrese Hunter impressed many in the Iowa State mens basketball program with his poise and focus.

“Head of the Snake”: Tyrese Hunter’s path from freshman to “The General”

Matt Belinson
March 27, 2022
Iowa State guards Tyrese Hunter, Gabe Kalscheur and Izaiah Brockington help Aljaz Kunc off the floor during Iowa States 70-56 loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the Sweet 16 on March 25 in Chicago, Illinois.

Three Big Takeaways: The run ends, but pride returns to Iowa State

Matt Belinson
March 25, 2022
Mark Campbell, a barista at Burgies, takes a sip of coffee while looking out the window. 

Mark Campbell cultivates passion for coffee through Burgie’s position

Sierra Hoeger
March 23, 2022
Breece Hall and Charlie Kolar talk to each other during Iowa States Pro Day on Tuesday at the Bergstrom Football Complex.

Former Cyclones try to quiet skeptics at Pro Day; share Combine stories

Matt Belinson
March 22, 2022
George Conditt IV and the Iowa State Cyclones are headed to the Sweet 16.

‘We made history, man’: Cyclones keep magic going to the Sweet 16

Matt Belinson
March 20, 2022
Its March Madness, Tyrese Hunter said after his 23-point performance in the NCAA Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Iowa State Athletics)

‘It’s March Madness’: Tyrese Hunter lifts Cyclones past LSU

Matt Belinson
March 18, 2022
Tyrese Hunter dunks the ball against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the Big 12 Mens Basketball Championship on March 10 in Kansas City, Mo.

‘We have something to prove’: Cyclones embrace their doubters facing LSU

Matt Belinson
March 17, 2022

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Matt Belinson
March 16, 2022
LSU is a defense-first team and mirrors the Cyclones in many ways ahead of Fridays first round matchup in the NCAA Tournament. (Photo by Chyna McClinton of The Reveille)

LSU Scouting Report: Interview with Peter Rauterkus

Matt Belinson
March 16, 2022
Izaiah Brockington fights to get a shot off in Iowa States 72-41 loss to Texas Tech in the 2022 Big 12 Championship quarterfinal on March 10.

‘It’s a new season’: Cyclones to face LSU in NCAA Tournament

Matt Belinson
March 13, 2022

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Matt Belinson
March 11, 2022
Iowa State Head Coach T.J. Otzelberger yells instructions to the Cyclones during their 72-41 loss on Thursday to Texas Tech.

‘Not our proudest moment’: Cyclones perform ‘unacceptable’ at Big 12 Tournament

Matt Belinson
March 10, 2022
Tyrese Hunter talks with Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger during the Cyclones 73–53 win over Iowa on Dec. 9, 2021.

Cyclones open Big 12 Tournament embracing the stage

Matt Belinson
March 9, 2022
Iowa State receiver Jaylin Noel runs with the ball against No. 19 Clemson in the 2021 Cheez-It Bowl on Dec. 29. Noel finished with four catches for 54 yards.

Notebook: Young Cyclones talk preparation, accountability during spring ball

Matt Belinson
March 8, 2022
Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson gets ready to walk onto the field before the Cyclones 20-13 loss to No. 19 Clemson on Dec. 29, 2021.

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Matt Belinson
March 8, 2022
Iowa State guards Tyrese Hunter and Izaiah Brockington walk off the court after the Cycones 73-53 win over Iowa on Dec. 10. 

Hunter, Brockington earn All-Big 12 honors; Hunter named Freshman of the Year

Matt Belinson
March 6, 2022
New legislation bans concepts that label America and Iowa as systemically racist, and it is intended to prevent racial and sex scapegoating. 

Kim Reynolds prohibits transgender girls from playing female sports

Matt Belinson
March 3, 2022
TJ Otzelberger walks off the floor after the Cyclones loss to Oklahoma State on March 2.

Three Big Takeaways: ‘Uncharacteristic’ loss for Cyclones shows continued issues

Matt Belinson
March 2, 2022
George Conditt throws his hands up in celebration during his teams 75-54 win Feb. 19

Cyclone seniors reflect ahead of Senior Night matchup

Matt Belinson
March 1, 2022
The Graduate Professional Student Senate meets once a month in the Sunroom at Memorial Union, while also offering the meetings in a virtual format via Webex.

Graduate and Professional Student Senate discusses budget

Jordan Tovar
February 28, 2022
The HBO Max teen drama follows Rue as she recovers from drug addiction and navigates the relationships in her life. 

Review: ‘Euphoria’ Season Two is messy and that’s OK

Matt Belinson
February 28, 2022
Iowa State guard Tyrese Hunter moves up-court against Oklahoma on Feb. 19

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones survive, Hunter breaks out in Manhattan

Matt Belinson
February 26, 2022
Iowa State guard Izaiah Brockington stares down a West Virginia player during the Cyclones 84-81 win over the Mountaineers on Feb. 23.

‘Let him cook’: Brockington puts 35 on Mountaineers in tight win

Matt Belinson
February 23, 2022
Iowa State senior guard Gabe Kalscheur looks to pass the ball against the University of Oklahoma on Feb. 19

Iowa State working to not hurt itself in West Virginia rematch

Matt Belinson
February 22, 2022
Iowa State guard Tyrese Hunter goes up for a layup against Oklahoma on Feb. 19

Three Big Takeaways: Hunter, Brockington deliver knockout punch to Sooners

Matt Belinson
February 19, 2022
Xavier Foster speaks to reporters Thursday after being being ruled out as a suspect in an ongoing Ames Police investigation.

‘I’m gonna move on’: Xavier Foster speaks after being cleared as suspect by Ames PD

Matt Belinson
February 17, 2022
Xavier Foster is no longer a suspect in an ongoing sexual assault investigation from the Ames Police Department. Foster was dismissed from the Cyclone program in Oct. 2021 and played in seven games in the 2020-21 season.

Xavier Foster no longer suspect in sexual assault investigation

Matt Belinson
February 16, 2022
Tyrese Hunter initiates offense for the Cyclones in their win over Missouri on Jan. 29.

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State responds in road win over TCU

Matt Belinson
February 15, 2022
Caleb Grill (right) and Aljaz Kunc (left) box out TCUs Charles O Bannon in the Cyclones 59-44 loss on Jan. 22.

Iowa State travels to TCU with a clear call-to-action

Matt Belinson
February 14, 2022
Iowa State guard Caleb Grill scores on a fast-break layup in the Cyclones win over Kansas State on Feb. 12.

‘I want urgency’: Cyclones collapse against Wildcats, drop to 3-9 in Big 12

Matt Belinson
February 12, 2022
Ames Mayor John Haila and  Speaker of the Senate Dawson, a senior in political science call the joint special meeting between the Ames City Council and Iowa State Student Government to order.

Independent study finds little racial bias in traffic stops by Ames policing

Jordan Tovar
February 10, 2022
Loganne Basuel competes on the uneven bars against the University of West Virginia on Jan. 28.

Don’t publish mock story

Matt Belinson
February 10, 2022

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Matt Belinson
February 9, 2022
Iowa State guard Calbe Grill looks to pass the ball to a teammate in the Cyclones season opener against Kennesaw State on Nov. 9.

Belinson: Examining Iowa State’s glaring offensive statistics

Matt Belinson
February 9, 2022
Iowa State Head Coach T.J. Otzelberger watches the Cyclones during their 59-44 loss to TCU on Jan. 22

Three Big Takeaways: Iowa State can’t overcome poor offense, drop to 3-8 in Big 12

Matt Belinson
February 8, 2022
Tyrese Haliburton was traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Indiana Pacers on Feb. 8, less than two full seasons after being drafted 12th overall by Sacramento.

Tyrese Haliburton traded to Indiana Pacers

Matt Belinson
February 8, 2022
Izaiah Brockington dunks the ball over Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot on Feb. 1.

Cyclones, Mountaineers face off in Morgantown in must-win matchup

Matt Belinson
February 7, 2022
Iowa State forward Tristan Enaruna scores a layup against the University of Texas on Jan. 15. 

Notebook: Otzelberger talks Enaruna’s minutes, defensive adjustments as Big 12 play continues

Matt Belinson
February 3, 2022
Tristan Enaruna sits on the bench during the Cyclones 70-61 loss vs No. 10 Kansas on Feb. 1.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones let big opportunity slip away vs No. 10 Kansas

Matt Belinson
February 1, 2022
Aljaz Kunc celebrates after hitting a three-pointer against the University of Kansas on Jan. 11 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Hungry? No. 20 Iowa State is ‘starving’ for rematch with No. 10 Kansas

Matt Belinson
January 31, 2022
George Conditt holds up an X to signify a defensive kill in the Cyclones 67-50 win over Missouri on Jan. 29

No. 23 Iowa State plays to its identity, cruises past Missouri

Matt Belinson
January 29, 2022
Nick Bassett touched the lives of countless Cyclone fans.

Belinson: Nick Bassett and the power of optimism

Matt Belinson
January 27, 2022
The Student Government Senate listening to Senate nominees declare how they would best represent their constituents Sept. 8.

Where student fees go

Jordan Tovar
January 27, 2022

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Matt Belinson
January 26, 2022
Tristan Enaruna sits on the bench during the Cyclones 59-44 loss to TCU on Jan. 22.

Iowa State going back to basics on the road vs Cowboys

Matt Belinson
January 25, 2022
Tyrese Hunter talks with T.J. Otzelberger during the Cyclones 59–44 loss to TCU on Jan. 22.

Belinson: Analyzing Iowa State’s formula to get back on track

Matt Belinson
January 24, 2022
Izaiah Brockington scored 19 points in the Cyclones 59-44 loss to TCU on Jan. 22.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones left with few options after loss to TCU

Matt Belinson
January 22, 2022
Election Commission is responsible for creating election law policies and ensuring elections are fair.

Student Government elections are right around the corner

Jordan Tovar
January 20, 2022
Breaking News

Iowa State reports sexual assault in Willow Hall

Matt Belinson
January 20, 2022
Iowa State redshirt senior tight end Chase Allen looks for the ball on a route during the 2020 Dr. Pepper Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Chase Allen for the NFL Draft (Don’t publish)

Matt Belinson
January 19, 2022
Iowa State senior George Conditt IV looks to pass the ball against the Jackson State Tigers on Dec. 12.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones blown out by Texas Tech

Matt Belinson
January 18, 2022

The Murder of Sheila Jean Collins: Episode 5

Sierra Hoeger and Morgan Durick/Greenlee Investigates
January 18, 2022

The Murder of Sheila Jean Collins: Episode 1

Sierra Hoeger and Morgan Durick/Greenlee Investigates
January 18, 2022
Jamie Pollard said Iowa State athletics paid off its $17 million debt after receiving over $30 million from the Big 12s television revenue from the 2021 football season.

Jamie Pollard shares athletics department financial, project updates

Matt Belinson
January 17, 2022
Iowa State talks during a huddle in a 79-70 win against Texas on Jan. 15.

No. 15 Cyclones ready for a physical battle against No. 18 Texas Tech

Matt Belinson
January 17, 2022
Iowa State safety Greg Eisworth signals for third down in the Cyclones game against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sept. 11, 2021.

Greg Eisworth declares for NFL Draft (Don’t publish)

Matt Belinson
January 16, 2022
Charlie Kolar takes pregame warmups during the Cyclones 59–7 win over the Kansas Jayhawks on Oct. 2, 2021

Charlie Kolar declares for NFL Draft (Don’t publish)

Matt Belinson
January 16, 2022
Gabe Kalscheur plays defense in the Cyclones 62-61 loss to the Kansas Jayhawks on Jan. 11.

No. 15 Iowa State responds, defeats No. 21 Longhorns with stingy defense

Matt Belinson
January 15, 2022
Aljaz Kunc celebrates after hitting a three-pointer against the University of Kansas on Jan. 11 in Allen Fieldhouse.

Three Big Takeaways: Cyclones let one slip away in Allen Fieldhouse

Matt Belinson
January 11, 2022
Iowa State senior quarterback Brock Purdy warms up during the Cyclones season opener against the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 4, 2021.

Brock Purdy declares for NFL Draft

Matt Belinson
January 8, 2022
Mike Rose walks back to the Iowa State sideline after a defensive stop against Kansas on Oct. 2.

Mike Rose declares for NFL Draft

Matt Belinson
January 8, 2022
Iowa State defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike celebrates after getting a sack on TCU quarterback Max Duggan on Senior Day on Nov. 26, 2021.

Eyioma Uwazurike declares for NFL Draft

Matt Belinson
January 7, 2022
Iowa State point guard Tyrese Hunter plays against No. 1 Baylor on Jan. 1 in Hilton Coliseum.

No. 11 Iowa State defeats No. 25 Texas Tech

Matt Belinson
January 5, 2022
Tristan Enaruna (left), T.J. Otzelberger and Izaiah Brockington (right) take questions from the media after losing to No. 1 Baylor 77-72 on Saturday.

Iowa State’s execution falters, lose to No. 1 Baylor

Matt Belinson
January 1, 2022
Iowa State is ready for whats ahead in 2022 and beyond.

‘Now we’re coming’: Cyclones confident they aren’t going anywhere after Cheez-It Bowl loss

Matt Belinson
December 29, 2021
Tristan Enaruna shoots a three-pointer against Iowa on Dec. 9.

No. 9 Iowa State handles Chicago State, enters Big 12 play undefeated

Matt Belinson
December 21, 2021
Iowa State guard Izaiah Brockington drives toward the basket during the Cyclones 47-37 win against Jackson State on Dec. 12.

Cyclones jump to No. 9 in latest AP poll

Matt Belinson
December 20, 2021
Iowa State running back Breece Hall scores a touchdown in the second quarter against Kansas on Oct. 2.

Breece Hall declares for NFL Draft

Matt Belinson
December 18, 2021
Eliana Crabb is one of four members of Iowa States Student Government graduating at the end of the 2021 fall semester.

Eliana Crabb: graduating from serving ISU community

Jordan Tovar
December 17, 2021
Iowa State defensive end Will McDonald watches from the sideline against No. 10 Iowa on Sept. 11, 2021.

Will McDonald announces his return for 2022 season

Matt Belinson
December 16, 2021
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