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Kinesiology major Brooke Schweikert practices on the high bar during gymnastics class held in Beyer Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 25. 

New gymnastics class offered to ISU students

September 26, 2013
Hoover Hall and Black Engineering Building were temporarily evacuated Thursday because a 2-inch natural gas line was ruptured by a contractor doing excavation work.

Report ranks College of Engineering as 20th in nation among public schools

September 25, 2013
Members of the Japanese delegation visiting Ames relax at the MU Market & Cafe in the Memorial Union on Sept. 19, 2013.

Delegation from ‘sister city’ Koshu visits Ames

September 19, 2013
Members of several ISU fraternities gathered in at the Ames City Council meeting on Sept. 17 to discuss the citys rental code and its application to greek buildings.

Ames City Council hears feedback from greek community on rental code

September 17, 2013
Senior Nick Schulze crosses the finish line with a teammate at the Bulldog 4K classic on Aug. 30, at Ewing Park in Des Moines.

ISU men’s cross-country team hope to return from Iowa City with a win

September 12, 2013
The Voyager 1 spacecraft was launched by NASA in 1977 to study the outer solar system. On Thursday, NASA officially reported the spacecraft left the solar system.

Voyager I enters interstellar space

September 12, 2013

Ames City Council to form task force on traffic in Campustown

September 10, 2013
Senior Nick Schulze crosses the finish line with a teammate at the Bulldog 4K classic on Aug. 30, at Ewing Park in Des Moines.

Schulze brothers mix motivation, competition on men’s cross country team

September 5, 2013

Greater enrollment numbers come with more online classes

September 4, 2013
ISU cross-country runners freshman Jordan Schulze and sophomore Steve Dado charge up a hill during the Bulldog 4K Classic on Friday, Aug 30, at Ewing Park in Des Moines.

ISU men’s cross-country team takes step in the right direction

September 2, 2013

Steve Dado and the Cyclones start season off with a win

August 30, 2013
Mens Cross Country

Men’s cross-country season kicks off at Bulldog 4K Classic

August 29, 2013
City council members Jim Larson and Jeremy Davis meet with students at Welcome Fest on the night of August 28th, 2013.  The recent news of the Kingland Systems project in Campustown has prompted more discussion on the City Council and students working together and sharing input.

City council, GSB share ways to have informed students

August 28, 2013
Martin Coolidge participates in the 5,000-meter run on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the ISU Classic held at Lied. Coolidge finished second with a time of 14:09.66.

New coach, new ambitions for men’s cross-country this season

August 27, 2013

Federal sequester has a large impact on Iowa State’s research opportunities

August 27, 2013

Conservative political leaders coming to Ames

August 9, 2013
Troxel Hall

Iowa State sets record enrollment numbers for the fifth time

August 7, 2013
ISU offers convenient apartment housing options for students who want more independence than dorm living offers. Frederiksen Court, located just north of campus, is one of the most popular housing options. Freddy Court, as its commonly called, offers fully-furnished four-person apartments with either two or four bedrooms. Two new apartment buildings will open to students this fall, with another four available Spring 2014.

Campus affiliated housing

August 4, 2013
Petco and Sports Authority

New businesses in Ames

August 4, 2013

Tom Hill

July 31, 2013

Jim Colbert

July 31, 2013

NTK Campus Cafes

July 25, 2013
Many students at Iowa State find that their lease is up before they have the opportunity to move in to their next location. In these situations, students are forced out of their apartments as they fend for themselves for a few days or weeks before being able to move into their next Ames home.

Students “homeless” in Ames

July 24, 2013
Michael Hightower address the “Energy, Transportation and Water Infrastructures: Policy and Social Perspectives” workshop at Iowa State on July 17.

Energy and transportation workshop brings leaders to Iowa State

July 17, 2013

Golf Fore Kids presents opportunity to fund Story County programs

July 16, 2013
Volunteers register to participate in 2013 College Creek Clean-Up.

Annual College Creek clean up shows sustainability

July 15, 2013

University Boulevard , Lincoln Way construction begins Monday

July 15, 2013
Inmate Glen Smith, 50, died before being sentenced for second degree murder charge

Inmate convicted of murder dies two days before sentencing

July 13, 2013

Student loan interest rate stands at 6.8 percent

July 11, 2013
A maple tree is planted outside of the north end of the Memorial Union.  The tree was planted as a dedication for the Vietnam Veterans that attended Iowa State University. The plaque states May this Crimson Maple stand in Honor of those who served, and symbolize our future growth in peace and prosperity. Dedicated to Iowa Vietnam Era Veterans By the I.S.U. Veterans Club, Fall 1978.

ISU veterans resemble Founding Fathers

July 2, 2013

Student loan interest rate to double

July 1, 2013
Demonstrators began entering the Supreme Court on the morning of June 26, 2013. Demonstrators were lined up at 6:15 a.m., CST., and even earlier.

“DOMA dead, love lives”

June 27, 2013

Supreme court punts affirmative action case

June 25, 2013
Thomas Frank on Mount Mitake in Japan. Frank enjoys hiking in his free time and loves to travel when he is not busy running his personal blog and website to help students manage student loan debt and reach their goals.

One-on-one with Thomas Frank

June 20, 2013

Mosquito fogging to begin next week

June 18, 2013

Iowa State student places third in national photography competition

June 7, 2013
Financial debt can be a major strain on graduates, especially when bankruptcy is not an option for student loans.

Student loan interest at risk of doubling

June 7, 2013
Adam Guzan, senior in management, makes use of the self-service bike station outside of the Memorial Union to pump up the tires of his Trek bicycle on June 6, 2013. 

Self-service bike station installed, ready for use

June 6, 2013

Rastetter named Iowa Board of Regents President

June 5, 2013
Iowa Board of Regents member Bruce Rastetter takes part in a meeting. The Iowa Board of Regents held a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 12, in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union.

Branstad announces two Board of Regents members

June 4, 2013
Turkish protesters gathered outside the Parks Library to promote awareness of conflict arising in Turkey.

Protests in Turkey impact Iowa State students

June 3, 2013

CyGuide: Leader profiles

May 30, 2013
Jeff Ames grades papers in his office at Hamilton Hall on May 29, 2013.  Ames teaches classes throughout the year including fall, spring, and summer.

One-on-one with Iowa State professor Jeff Ames

May 30, 2013

Summer resources on campus

May 28, 2013

Harkin gives papers to Drake University

May 24, 2013
Classic Events and Parties employees set up tents for Special Olympics activities across the street from Lied Recreational Center on Wednesday, May 21, 2013.

Volunteers from Ames help with Special Olympics Iowa

May 22, 2013
Iowa State President Steven Leath welcomes Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds.

Branstad proclaims 2013 ‘Year of the Veterinarian’

May 20, 2013
An SUV hit a moped parked on Stange and a tree outside of Lago Marcino Hall on Monday, May 20, 2013. The driver of the SUV suffered from a medical condition, which caused the crash.

SUV crashes into scooter, tree on Stange Road.

May 20, 2013

Tuition Freeze

May 20, 2013
A parklet with seating and chalkboards was set up in Campustown. It will stay until April 28, 2013. The parklet was presented by the Iowa State Student Society of Landscape Architecture through the Department of Landscape Architecture.

Student Society of Landscape Architecture demonstrates parklet

April 25, 2013
2013-2014 GSB President Spencer Hughes addresses the senate in the last meeting of the 2012-2013 GSB senate on April 24, 2013, at the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

GSB funds almost $20,000 for Student Organization Database rewrite

April 24, 2013
2013-2014 GSB President Spencer Hughes addresses the senate in the last meeting of the 2012-2013 GSB senate on April 24, 2013, at the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

Hughes delivers State of the Student Body Address

April 24, 2013
GSB president Jared Knight talks to Andrew Call, chief of staff, during the GSB meeting on April, 3, 2013 at Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. 

April 24 GSB Senate meeting preview

April 23, 2013
Government of the Student Body Sen. Jeremy Clark, sophomore in chemical engineering, speaks with former senator David Pederson, sophomore in accounting and finance, about how his semester is going during the GoSB Lunch on Monday, April 22, 2013, on Central Campus.

Meet Your Government Day big success for GSB

April 22, 2013
The newly elected GSB President, Spencer Hughes, talks about plans for next fall at the GSB meeting in the Campanile Room at the Memorial Union on April 10, 2013. This was Hughes first official meeting as president.

GSB senators seated in committees

April 18, 2013
The Ames City Council rejected development for a new apartment complex where the old Ames Middle School stood.

City of Ames still in process of rezoning abandoned middle school

April 9, 2013

GSB to have first senate meeting of this term

April 9, 2013
GSB members listen to questions and concerns on March 13, 2013, in the Campanile Room at the Memorial Union.

Government of Student Body Supreme Court to issue an opinion for the first time in 3 years

April 8, 2013
Spencer Hughes, junior in speech communication, and Hillary Kletscher, junior in biological systems engineering, are sworn in as president and vice president of GSB on April 8, 2013 in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

Hughes and Kletscher inaugurated as next GSB President and Vice President

April 8, 2013
Arjay Vander Velden, GSB finance director, asks questions during the GSB meeting April 3, 2013 at Campanile room of the Memorial Union. 

Vander Velden Knight Compromise fails

April 3, 2013
After the announcements of the 2013 GSB president and vice president, Spencer Hughes and Hillary Kletscher speak about their plans for the upcoming year.

Government of Student Body campaign restrictions may need change

April 2, 2013

Final GSB Senate meeting of this term tonight

April 2, 2013
The Government of Student Body staff meeting met with club members to discuss funding options on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Memorial Union.

Regular Allocations nearing the end

March 28, 2013
A group of GSB students traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the Big 12 On the Hill Conference March 4 through March 7, 2013.

GSB attends Big 12 On the Hill

March 14, 2013
Spencer Hughes, junior in speech communication, and Hillary Kletscher, junior in biological systems engineering, react to the news of their appointments as 2013 Government of the Student Body president and vice president.

Hughes and Kletscher elected next GSB president and vice president amidst controversy

March 14, 2013
GSB members listen to questions and concerns on March 13, 2013, in the Campanile Room at the Memorial Union.

ISU Groove puts GSB on their feet at last night’s Senate meeting

March 13, 2013

First read of regular allocations bill to be read tonight

March 12, 2013
ISU students will be able to vote for the Government of Student Body president and vice president electronically by the time voting is opened. Although voting is electronic, it still takes some time to announce the results due to a series of processes the election commissioners need to go through. 

Government of Student Body voting opens Monday

March 10, 2013
GSB Debate

GSB presidential candidates distinguish their differences in debate

March 8, 2013
Candidates for student body president and vice president Daniel Rediske and Zachary Bauer participate in the Government of the student body presidential election debate on Feb. 26, 2013, in the Cardinal Room of the Memorial Union.

Rediske, Bauer focus on student experience

March 8, 2013
Spencer Hughes and Hillary Kletscher, candidates for Student Body president and vice president, discuss their election platform during the Government of the Student Body presidential election debate on Feb. 26, 2013, in the Cardinal Room of the Memorial Union.

Hughes, Kletscher concentrate on details

March 8, 2013
Representatives converse prior to the March 6 Government of the Student Body meeting in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

GSB provides opportunity for students to attend murder trial

March 7, 2013

GSB recommends one clicker system to be used throughout the University

March 5, 2013
The Government of Student Body staff meeting met with club members to discuss funding options on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Memorial Union.

GSB funds student organizations for 2013-2014 school year

March 4, 2013
President Jared Knight addresses questions from the senators in regards to the bills at hand. One bill brought up for discussion was no longer requiring ISU students to pay the 19.7 percent tuition set aside.

GSB president addresses offensive tweets at KU basketball player

February 27, 2013
Hillary Kletscher responds to a question brought up during the debate on Feb. 26, 2013, as Spencer Hughes listens.

GSB presidential candidates show their differences

February 27, 2013

GSB Update

February 26, 2013

President Leath wants students to view him as approachable; Knight’s veto stands

February 21, 2013

President Leath to speak at GSB meeting tonight

February 19, 2013
Students listen to the presidential and vice presidential candidates at the Government of the Student Body Presidential Debate on Feb. 17 at Friley Windows.

GSB presidential candidates agree top issues

February 17, 2013
The Government of the Student Body made a change to its Executive Order regarding a Sergeant-at-Arms being in attendance at meetings.

GSB makes a ‘secret service’ change

February 15, 2013

GSB gives nearly $25,000 to update Student Organizations Database

February 14, 2013
The Boy Scouts of America have pushed back the decision on lifting their national anti-gay ban until May 2013. 

Boy Scouts of America postpones decision to lift anti-gay ban

February 12, 2013

GSB votes to fund jerseys for Women’s Rugby Club

February 6, 2013
President Jared Knight addresses questions from the senators in regards to the bills at hand. One bill brought up for discussion was no longer requiring ISU students to pay the 19.7 percent tuition set aside.

GSB Senate overrides Knight’s veto; makes changes to transparency bill

January 30, 2013
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