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Cooking oils are an essential part to a beginners kitchen. Cooks Emporium has a tasting table.

Essentials and basics for new cooks

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
January 19, 2023
This wall is paired with markers for visitors to write messages about cancer and strength.

Artist and cancer survivor copes after losing a piece of herself

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
January 18, 2023
Fairytale Neckpiece, 2020 Joyce J. Scott Peyote Stitch, woven glass beads, thread Purchased by University Museums with funds from the Joyce Tomlinson Brewer Fund for Art Acquisition and Barbara Woods. In the permanent collection, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. UM2020.38

“Messages” portrays an artist’s journey navigating social hardships

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
January 17, 2023
Rangoli is an art form that is often made inside homes for good luck.

India’s diverse culture celebrated with local performers

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
January 16, 2023
The gaming room is located in 1312 Beyer Hall and is open to all students.

Esports sees success at recent tournaments

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
December 8, 2022
The Nutcracker ballet at Stephens Auditorium will consist of over 150 local dancers and two guest principle dancers.

The Nutcracker comes to Stephens Auditorium for the 40th year

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
December 7, 2022
Spotify Wrapped is a way for users to look back on the music they listened to throughout the year.

Highly anticipated Spotify Wrapped finally released

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
December 6, 2022
Madi Drent, special events chair for Iowa States Freshman Council, finishes the countdown for lighting the tree on central campus during Winterfest on Nov. 30.

WinterFest continues after sudden cancellation

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
December 4, 2022
Senior Erica Rinehart studied communications, history and cooking at Lorenzo de Medici in Florence, Italy during the Spring 2022 semester

Peer advisers emphasize the benefits of studying abroad

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
November 30, 2022
In last semesters ISU Fashion Show, McKenna Smith designed Elements of Nature. Modeled by Paige Stephenson, Molly Sage, Marina Jacobson, and Sydney

Annual fashion show on the hunt for runway models

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
November 29, 2022
An update to WinterFest has been made with the cancelation of An Evening With Jennette McCurdy.

An Evening With Jennette McCurdy canceled

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
November 28, 2022
Student Union Board will host WinterFest in the Memorial Union Friday, Dec. 2.

WinterFest hosts An Evening with Jennette McCurdy

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
November 27, 2022
Senior Kaitlyn Bennett finally got tickets for Eras Tour after 7 hours in the queue.

Taylor Swift’s upcoming tour crashed Ticketmaster due to heavy traffic

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
November 17, 2022
The astrological signs are Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus and Aries.

[Photo] Astrology for students: a pseudoscience or a lifestyle?

Madi Bierl, Niche Reporter
November 17, 2022
Well known drag queen, Coco from Big Wigs bar, talks to the crowd in the M-Shop Nov. 15, 2022.

Big Wigs’ drag queen entertains crowd at D.R.A.G. trivia

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
November 16, 2022
Students of PR 424 are sponsoring a drag trivia event at the M-Shop.

M-Shop hosts drag queen trivia night

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
November 14, 2022
Joshua Weissman performing for ISU AfterDark Nov. 12, 2022.

TikTok chef brought cooking insight to After Dark

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
November 13, 2022
The Bean Pot, from Step-by-Step Vegetarian, by Rosemary Wadey.

[Photo] Meatless meals to replace the traditional Thanksgiving turkey

Sydney Kinney, Niche Reporter
November 10, 2022
The Loft is a popular consignment shop in Downtown Ames that will be participating in Dollar Days.

Third annual Shop for a Cause on Main Street

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
November 9, 2022
Over 60% of college students meet the qualifications for at least one mental health disorder.

Professors aim to have open communication on mental health

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
November 8, 2022
Pink, purple and blue stripped flags represent bisexuality.

[Photo] Talking about stereotypes bisexual people face

Madi Bierl, Niche Reporter
November 7, 2022
KURE 88.5 Ames Alternative hosts annual QuickyKwiz.

KURE hosts 6-hour radio trivia event

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
November 6, 2022
Award-winning theatrical performance going to Stephens Auditorium Sunday Nov. 6.

Stomp brings new and classic routines to Stephens Auditorium

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
November 2, 2022
Community Conversations event on mental health and suicide.

Community Conversation holds mental health discussion

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
November 1, 2022
Charlie Berens at the meet and greet after his show on Oct. 29.

Charlie Berens filled Stephens Auditorium with midwest humor

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
October 31, 2022
Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode in Halloween Ends.

Review: “Halloween Ends” is the worst of the franchise

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
October 30, 2022
Hunter Dekkers runs with the football against Texas on Oct. 15

Gridiron Staff Picks: Oklahoma

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Nicole Hasek
October 27, 2022
Viral midwest comedian comes to Stephens Auditorium

Viral midwest comedian comes to Stephens Auditorium

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
October 26, 2022
Cannabis plants contain CBD and THC.

Biden’s pardon on cannabis offenses continues the discussion of legality

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
October 25, 2022
Crystal assortment including crystal ball, amethyst and tigers eye.

Metaphysical healing experts express the benefits of using crystals

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
October 17, 2022
Ryan Stiles, Joel Murray, Jeff B. Goode and Greg Proops at Stephens Auditorium.

“Whose Live Anyway?” kept crowd laughing at Stephens Auditorium

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
October 16, 2022
Guest Columnist Joshua Trier explains why he thinks the UAW strikes are baseless.

Students find ways to make extra cash

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
October 12, 2022
Jeff B. Goode, Joel Murray, Ryan Stiles and Greg Proops from Whose Line is it Anyway?

Emmy-nominated improv group coming to Ames

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
October 11, 2022
BeReal app icon

[Photo] Are BeReal users being real?

Madi Bierl, Niche Reporter
October 10, 2022
Trees around Agronomy Hall experienced significant damage from the strong winds of Mondays derecho.

Ames granted $9,000 for derecho repair tree planting

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
October 6, 2022
Courtesy of https://www.sub.iastate.edu/maintenance-shop

Award winning country artist coming to the M-Shop

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
October 5, 2022
Steve-O during a Q&A at After Dark.

Steve-O goes unfiltered at ISU After Dark

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
October 2, 2022
Celebrating International Coffee Day locally

Celebrating International Coffee Day locally

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
September 29, 2022
From Jonathan Govias

ISU Symphony Orchestra mixes jazz and video games

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
September 27, 2022
Director Olivia Wilde

Review: “Don’t Worry Darling’s” original take on a classic twist

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
September 25, 2022
curtesy of Unsplash

Low-maintenance plants to coexist with pets

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
September 21, 2022
Curtesy of https://www.sub.iastate.edu/maintenance-shop

Charlieonnafriday to headline Maintenance Shop

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
September 20, 2022
MU fountain and the campanile.

Breaking down some of Iowa State’s legends and traditions

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
September 14, 2022
Review: Spider-Man Extended Version offered comedic insight to the film

Review: Spider-Man Extended Version offered comedic insight to the film

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
September 13, 2022
Bryan Bielanski performing his original music

Independent artist Bryan Bielanski coming to Ankeny

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
September 7, 2022
The Grove Cafe on Main Street

Tailgating pregame at The Grove Cafe

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
September 6, 2022
Curtesy of https://www.sub.iastate.edu/cyclonecinema

Summer blockbusters coming to cyclone cinema

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
September 1, 2022
Procrastination habits hit Iowa State students

Procrastination habits hit Iowa State students

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
August 30, 2022
Bob Dorr and Friends performed with Jeff Petersen at the final Summer Sundays concert series

Bob Dorr and Friends wrap up Summer Sundays concert series

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
August 29, 2022
Student Body President Jacob Ludwig interviews Eduardo Franco from Stranger Things.

Eduardo Franco gives career insight at After Dark

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
August 28, 2022
Fifth annual Ames Grand Prix set to take place this weekend was canceled

Low registration numbers causes cancelation of Ames Grand Prix

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
August 25, 2022
Argyle, played by Eduardo Franco, is a character from the fourth season of the Netflix show Stranger Things. (Photo courtesy of YouTube)

After Dark books “Stranger Things” actor

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
August 24, 2022
The Loft is a popular consignment shop in Downtown Ames that will be participating in Dollar Days.

Main Street: a hot spot for Ames consignment

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
August 23, 2022
Son Peruchos performing at Roosevelt Park for the Summer Sundays concert series

Son Peruchos performed at the Summer Sunday concert series

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
August 22, 2022
Double Take: Insights on Figural Expression exhibit opens Aug. 22 in Christian Petersen museum

Christian Peterson Museum Reopens to Students

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
August 21, 2022
April is a month dedicated to supporting and honoring sexual assault survivors.

Sexual assault awareness beyond the month of April

Nicole Hasek
May 2, 2022
Iowa State students, employees and community members joined together on Saturday to support suicide awareness and prevention.

Iowa State community joins to support suicide awareness

Nicole Hasek
May 1, 2022
Iowa States Student Counseling Services is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to hold an Out of the Darkness walk on campus Saturday to promote suicide awareness.

Walk to support suicide awareness this Saturday morning

Nicole Hasek
April 27, 2022
Contrary to popular belief, according to American Behavioral Clinics, many people still experience seasonal depression in the spring.

Seasonal depression effects extend past winter

Nicole Hasek
April 20, 2022
Monday Monologues will begin next week on Monday Oct. 3 at 12:15 on the south steps of Parks Library.

Monday Monologue features voices of Iowa State’s Opera Studio

Nicole Hasek
April 10, 2022
According to Marin Harbur, after coming out to her students as transgender, the students were more comfortable discussing their own struggles. 

Transgender discrimination in the workplace and classroom

Nicole Hasek
April 6, 2022
March 31 marks a day to honor transgender and non-binary individuals and acknowledge the struggles they face. 

Transgender Day of Visibility and Resources for Students

Nicole Hasek
March 30, 2022
Emily Hatch, an Iowa State club lacrosse player, said she worries that the Iowa transgender athlete ban might expand into limiting the rights of queer athletes.

Iowa State students worry the Iowa transgender athlete bill will expand to include queer athletes

Nicole Hasek
March 23, 2022
Iowa State students said they hope the decision to pay the U.S. womens soccer team equally to the mens team will create a ripple effect of equality in the sports world.

U.S. women’s soccer team receives equal pay and inspires female athletes

Nicole Hasek
March 8, 2022
Nichola D. Gutgold spoke about women in politics at Thursdays online lecture.

Madam Vice President event focused on representation, former female candidates and the 2020 election

Nicole Hasek
February 24, 2022
Nichola D. Gutgold will be discussing the role of women in politics this Thursday over WebEx.

Iowa State event to discuss women’s roles in politics

Nicole Hasek
February 22, 2022
Queer and Trans People of Color is a student organization that focuses on building an inclusive community for people of intersectional identities on Iowa State’s campus.

Discrimination towards Queer People of Color

Nicole Hasek
February 10, 2022
Iowa States NAMI held its first gathering for the second semester at the Memorial Union bowling alley. 

Iowa State’s National Alliance on Mental Health kicks off second semester

Nicole Hasek
January 25, 2022
According to Dominick Ervelli, passing the Bechdel Test should be the minimum for the film industry. 

The Bechdel Test: What it is and how it affects film

Nicole Hasek
January 19, 2022
The term patriarchy has recently gained popularity, but what does it really mean?

Patriarchy 101: What is it and how does it affect you?

Nicole Hasek
December 5, 2021
World AIDS Day has been celebrated Dec. 1 since 1988.

World AIDS Day 2021

Nicole Hasek
November 30, 2021
2021 marks the most transgender and non-binary individuals murdered in a year. 

Transgender Day of Remembrance 2021 recognizes the largest amount of transgender people killed in a year

Nicole Hasek
November 18, 2021
Amy J. Rutenberg discussed the possibility of women being added to the draft at a lecture Tuesday night.

Iowa State lecture discussed the possibility of women being drafted

Nicole Hasek
November 9, 2021
According to Liz Chondros, the patriarchy can be seen in many aspects of everyday life. 

The Patriarchy: What is it and what does it mean?

Nicole Hasek
November 1, 2021
Alpha Omega offers an environment for Christian Iowa State students to grow in their faith with others.

Religion at Iowa State: Alpha Omega

Nicole Hasek
October 27, 2021
Iowa State students can join ACF by going to the Iowa State student organizations web page. 

Religion at Iowa State: Adventist Christian Fellowship

Nicole Hasek
October 21, 2021
According to the New York Department of Consumer Affairs, it is a proven fact that products in purple packaging cost more than the same product in blue packaging. 

Pink Tax: What it is and how it affects you

Nicole Hasek
October 12, 2021
Gender contamination is new topic that has been around for years.

What is gender contamination and how does it affect you?

Nicole Hasek
September 30, 2021
The Iowa State University Lecture Series hosted a discussion with Dr. Ruben Viramontez Anguiano of the University of Colorado about Latino life in northwest Iowa. 

Towns and Ranches showcases guest speaker Dr. Ruben Viramontez Anguiano

Nicole Hasek
September 23, 2021
The Towns and Ranches event will feature Ruben Viramontez Anguiano who will discuss the role of Latino fathers in rural Iowa.

“Towns and Ranches” will discuss testimonies from Latino/a families in Iowa

Nicole Hasek
September 22, 2021
According to Planned Parenthood, while sex is biological, gender is up to interpretation.

Sex vs. Gender: What’s the difference?

Nicole Hasek
September 15, 2021
Ames 4th annual Pridefest focuses on being proud of who you are.

Storywalk through downtown Ames: a celebration of pride

Nicole Hasek
September 7, 2021
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