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Participants in the Iowa Games shake hands with Shrine Bowl football players during the Opening Ceremonies on Friday. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Johnson, Dwight to be stars of Iowa Games opening ceremony

Brian Spaen
July 13, 2011
Cyclone guard Alison Lacey brings the ball up in the game against Kansas State on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Photo: Manfred Strait

[Photo] WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Cyclones lack depth, rely on leaders for 2009-10

Kayci Woodley
September 8, 2009
Troy Cairo, or “DJ Kinky Kyro” and Jenna Miller, called “DJ StickyBun,” are both graduates of Iowa State who came together to DJ dance music. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Bootylicious

David Wise —
July 8, 2009
Chase Rickard,left and Aaron Anderson, right, work on installing a waterproof barrier around the Solar Decathlon house on Tuesday.

[Photo] Here Comes the Sun

Kyle Ferguson
May 20, 2009
Jeff Witt, assistant director of utilities, speaks to a group of environmentalist protesters about the ISU coal plant on Wednesday in front of the plant. Witt said the plant uses 155,000 tons of coal and generates 28,000 tons of ash per year; but only expels 20 percent of its allowed emissions. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Activists march against the university’s use of coal

Matt Nosco —
April 22, 2009
Sophie Prell speaks during a rally in support of the recent unanimous Iowa Supreme Court decision in favor of same-sex marriage on Friday in the free-speech zone in front of Parks Library. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] PRELL: Defining marriage

Sophie Prell
April 6, 2009
Iowa State’s Sydni Jones races the ball to first base during the Cyclone’s game against Texas Tech on March 28. Iowa State plays Iowa on Tuesday in Iowa City. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] SOFTBALL: Despite success in numbers, Iowa State loses over the weekend

Michael Zogg
April 6, 2009
Tim and Sean McQuillen speak during a rally in support of the unanimous Iowa Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage Friday. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] An ‘Awesome Day’

James Heggen —
April 5, 2009
Neil Hewitt, sophomore in agricultural studies, performs during the finals of Cyclone Idol last April. Hewitt is releasing his first solo album and will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Ames City Auditorium. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] From Nevada to Nashville

David Wise —
March 26, 2009
One of the emcees for Varieties lands a blindfolded cartwheel on a stage full of mouse traps on Saturday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Varieties 2009 brings out talent in students

Allison Clarke —
March 1, 2009
Many don’t know how to properly put on a condom. Photo illustration: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] TISINGER: JUST TEACH IT

February 24, 2009
A construction worker walks through an addition to the MWL dining center, a large semi-circle glass front facing North on February 3, 2009. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] MWL upgrades food and dining hours

Nick Hasty —
February 16, 2009
Students get together at the Black Cultural Center to eat soul food on Sunday, February 24th. The event was the last major event for the Black Student Association for Black History Month. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily.

[Photo] Faculty reopens Black Cultural Center thanks to dedication if ISU alumni

Ryne Dittmer —
February 12, 2009
Kelsey Bolte brings the ball up the court in the Cyclones 60-50 win on Saturday. Photo: Manfred Strait

[Photo] WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Getting it done on both sides of the ball

Travis J. Cordes
February 3, 2009
Mens basketball against Kansas State on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Photo: Manfred Strait

[Photo] WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Solid free-throw shooting key to victory over Wildcats

Travis J. Cordes
February 1, 2009
Katya Lavrova, puts together a small heart puzzle along with her sister Paulina Lavrova during a weekly meeting in the Ames Public Library held every Saturday, in order to teach Russian to kids who are too young for school. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Preserving culture

Allison Suesse —
January 28, 2009
Eric Cooper, associate professor in psychology specializing in visual cognition, and five-time candidate for state representative for the libertarian party. Cooper said he funds his campaigns through teaching summer classes. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Professor tries to ‘psyche’ out main political parties

Nick Hasty —
December 4, 2008
Students gaze at the holiday decorations outside of Beardshear on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 after the illumination ceremony in front of Curtis at 5:30. In addition to the tree, the clock faces in the Campanile were illuminated red and gold. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Students brave cold for illumination

Josh Laville —
December 3, 2008
Iowa States Kaylee Manns jumps for the ball during the Cyclones game against Kansas on November 29, 2008 in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones next game will be against Northern Iowa on Dec. 5. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] VOLLEYBALL: Cyclones face in-state rival Northern Iowa in first round

Matt Gubbels
December 3, 2008
Womens Basketball v UMKC on Sunday, Nov 16, 2008.

[Photo] W BASKETBALL: Well-balanced offense key to success

Kayci Woodley
December 3, 2008
Womens Basketball v UMKC on Sunday, Nov 16, 2008.

[Photo] W BASKETBALL: Cyclones win final game of the tournament

Matt Gubbels
November 30, 2008
Though it is legal to throw away cell phones in Iowa, it is strongly discouraged due to the many toxic chemicals that could pollute landfills. Iowa State offers five different locations around campus where students can drop off their cell phones to recycle them. Photo Illustration: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Used and broken phones can find a new home through recycling program

Virginia Zantow —
November 23, 2008
Denae Stuckey, shown against UMKC on Sunday, and Iowa State head to UNI on Thursday for the first of six games in a row on the road. Photo by Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] WBB: Six game road stretch looms large for Cyclones

Nate Sandell
November 20, 2008
Wrestling vs. Utah Valley on November 13, 2008 in Hilton Coliseum

[Photo] WRESTLING:Three ISU wrestlers to compete against the best in the nation at NWCA All-Star Classic

Jason Mcdonnell
November 20, 2008
Volleyball v Colorado on Nov. 19, 2008. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] VOLLEYBALL: Cyclones storm back to beat Colorado

Matt Gubbels —
November 19, 2008
Ugg boots started out as a fad, but some predict they will be more enduring because they are comfortable, cozy, and warm. Others opt for the cheaper generic brand, because they cannot justify spending upwards of $160. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Uggs may be on the way out

Rachel Servais
November 18, 2008
Womens Basketball v UMKC on Sunday, Nov 16, 2008.

[Photo] W BASKETBALL: Freshmen play well in season opener

Nate Sandell
November 17, 2008
Womens Basketball v UMKC on Sunday, Nov 16, 2008.

[Photo] WBB: Women bounce Kangaroos in season opener

Travis J. Cordes
November 16, 2008
Iowa States Tyler Clark takes down Ben Kjar during the Cyclones game against Utah Valley on Thursday in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones won 33-0. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] WRESTLING: Wins don’t come easy

Luke Plansky –
November 13, 2008
Reverend Jim Shirbroun, campus minister of the Wesley Foundation, lights candles for the Silent Vigil for LGBT Rights held on Wednesday. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Lighting hope against 8

James Pusey —
November 12, 2008
ISU Kumdo Club practice October 30, 2008. Instructor: Daniel Joo, senior in architecture

[Photo] Kumdo bring Korean martial arts to campus

Lavanya Singh
November 6, 2008
Iowa States Kaylee Manns jumps for the ball on Sat., Oct. 4, 2008, during their game against Oklahoma. The Cyclones won all three games against Oklahoma after a four match losing streak. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] VOLLEYBALL: Momentum on Iowa State’s side as Cyclones play rematch against Bears

Travis J. Cordes
October 28, 2008
Iowa States Victoria Henson spikes the ball towards Oklahoma on Oct. 4. The Cyclones won their first road game at Baylor on Saturday. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Volleyball picks up first Big 12 road win

Matt Gubbels —
October 12, 2008
Iowa States Rachel Hockaday misses a hit from Oklahoma on Sat., Oct. 4, 2008 in Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones won all three games against Oklahoma after a four match losing streak. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Volleyball savors a chance to rest

Travis J. Cordes
October 6, 2008
Theodore Murdoch, president of the ISU Juggling Club and senior in software engineering, and Joe Kohlaas, graduate student in education, juggle on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 in front of Parks Library. Members of the ISU Juggling Club get together every Friday in front of the library to practice juggling for about three hours during the day. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] It’s a struggle to juggle

Akshali Gandhi
October 5, 2008
Iowa States Kelsey Petersen jumps for the ball on Sat., Oct. 4, 2008 during the Cyclones game against Oklahoma. The Cyclones won all three games in a clean sweep, after a four match losing streak. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Cyclones roll Oklahoma

Matt Gubbels
October 5, 2008
Students sit and talk during Friendships International in the Memorial Lutheran Church on Sun., Sept. 28, 2008. The program matches students up by common interests and allows international and local students to learn about one anothers culture. Photo: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Welcoming those from overseas

David Wise
September 29, 2008
Credit cards are notorious for their hidden fees and large interest rates, but when used effectively and sparingly, they can help improve your credit score. Doug Borokowski, Director of the ISU Financial Counselling Clinic, reccomends students get a credit card with an interest rate around 12%. Photo Illustration: Manfred Strait/Iowa State Daily

[Photo] Finding good credit

Alissa Atkinson
September 14, 2008
Students walk back towards MWL on Wed. Sep. 10th, 2008. Iowa State has seen a 33% increase in On-Campus living contracts since last year. Photo: Manfred Strait

[Photo] Numbers increase for on-campus residents

Bethany Pint
September 10, 2008

Blood donations fail to match last fall

Manfred Strait
April 4, 2008
April hiv

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