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The Center will celebrate 30 years of its existence on campus with a gala on Wednesday, March 29.

The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success to hold 30th Anniversary Gayla

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
March 23, 2023
Womxn of Colour Networks annual spring retreat will take place April 1 and registration is currently open.

Womxn of Colour Network to hold annual spring retreat

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
March 19, 2023
Turkish Student Association held their first meeting, gathering about 30 attendees.

Turkish Student Association returns after six-year break

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
March 9, 2023
Ethan Rosonke holds an Iowa State pride flag during the LGBTQIA+ walkout on March 1, 2023.

Ames scores lower in LGBTQ+ inclusion than Iowa City

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
March 6, 2023
A panel of NCORE-ISCORE student scholar alumni reflected on their Iowa State experience and during the lunch keynote at the Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity in 2020.

ISCORE 2023: Celebrating research and passion topics on race and ethnicity

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
March 2, 2023
Black Graduate Students Association is currently accepting students interested in participating in People of Nia, a commencement ceremony for Black students who are graduating.

People of Nia commencement: A celebration of purpose

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
March 1, 2023
Students attend the 2023 Cardinal Women* Student Program.

Cardinal Women*: Creating community among students, faculty and staff

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
February 21, 2023
Casket made by Ames BLM, in honor of the Black lives lost to police brutality. 

‘A national issue’: Students say the murder of Tyre Nichols is not an individual problem

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
February 20, 2023
Charlotte Everist, the director of health and wellness for Student Government, said the ever-increasing price of menstrual products and the experiences of those close to her transitioning in gender and overall identity have played a role in the inspiration behind the project.

‘It’s not a privilege. It’s a right’: Gender neutral menstrual product dispensers

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
February 16, 2023
The event celebrating Ballroom culture will take place Sunday from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Valentine ballroom event to celebrate queer Black and Latino culture

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
February 15, 2023
A series of earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria on Feb.6.

Iowa State students raise funds after earthquakes in Turkey

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
February 9, 2023
There are currently six public safety officers.

‘Trying to change the narrative’: Public safety officers work to build community

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
February 6, 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

Artist’s journey reflects heritage and importance of artwork as history

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
January 31, 2023
Chinese Faculty and Scholars Association holds first celebration of Lunar New Year on campus.

Iowa State holds first Chinese New Year celebration

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
January 29, 2023
LOTUS, a support group tied to ACCESS, will meet weekly on Mondays for survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse.

LOTUS sessions return to empower survivors

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
January 25, 2023
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics presents the 2023 Women Impacting ISU calendar honorees. Jan. 24.

Women Impacting ISU honored at reception

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
January 24, 2023
The Womxn of Colour Network meets bi-weekly on Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. in the SICTR 1133.

Womxn of Colour Network: A place to come together

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
January 19, 2023
MANRRS is an organization for minority students in agriculture natural resources and related sciences that meets biweekly on Wednesdays.

MANRRS: Community and opportunity for underrepresented students in agricultural sciences

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
January 18, 2023
Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday, will take place this year from Dec. 18 to Dec. 26.

Students share experiences celebrating Hanukkah

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
December 9, 2022
Students entered into the labyrinth one by one.

Interfaith labyrinth gives students new insight before finals week

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
December 6, 2022
Students entered into the labyrinth one by one.

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Students entered into the labyrinth one by one.

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The Vine will host an interfaith walk on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.

Campus ministry to host interfaith labyrinth walk

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
December 4, 2022
Jubilee Gospel Choir will hold its first concert with Christmas-themed gospel music on Saturday at 3 p.m.

Students and community members to put on Christmas Gospel concert

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
November 30, 2022
Students from Hindu YUVA held a food drive called Sewa Diwali during November.

Student-run food drive raises donations for the Ames community

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
November 28, 2022
ORien Vance tackles West Virginia quarterback JT Daniels on Nov. 5

Staff Picks: Texas Tech

Andrew Harrington, Hailey Dohnal, Christian Royston, and Shreya Varrier
November 17, 2022
Whats the lie yourself? is a year-long ceramic mug project Iowa State student Sabrina Konchan took exploring others identities, experiences and insecurities.

“What’s the lie you tell yourself?”: Self-reflection through pottery

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
November 14, 2022
Student Government hosted their fall semester multicultural town hall Oct. 4 2022 at the Multicultural Center in the Memorial Union. 

Student Government to host multicultural town hall

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
November 13, 2022
Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses the 1619 Project with Alex Tuckness and Monic Behnken during the 2022 Manatt Phelps-Lecture.

Pulitzer Prize winner speaks about 1619 Project on mapping slavery

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
November 3, 2022
Color of Loves art-bomb activism showcased the issues they see in the current campus safety model that addresses crime rather than harm.

‘It can be successful’: Students demand cop-free university

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
November 2, 2022
Residence assistants (RAs) decorate doors with students preferred names.

[Photo] Straying away from your given name

Reese Copich, Diversity Reporter
November 1, 2022
Mahsa Amini, age 22, was arrested and murdered by Iranian morality police.

Iranian students express lack of support amid women-led revolution

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
October 27, 2022
The second Women* Climb Night of the semester took place on Wednesday night, offering women* the chance to climb in an otherwise male-dominated activity.

Women* Climb Night creates space for women* in male-dominated sport

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
October 26, 2022
Latin Cultural Night will take place on Saturday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union.

Diversity of Latin cultures to be celebrated with Latin Cultural Night

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
October 24, 2022
Hindu YUVA is currently holding a food drive collecting non-perishable food items and toiletries that will run until Nov. 15.

SewaDiwali Food Drive promotes togetherness after Universal Oneness Week

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
October 19, 2022
Hurricane Fiona, a Category 1 storm, made landfall on Puerto Rico on Sept. 18.

Puerto Rico reeling from aftermath of Hurricane Fiona

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
October 3, 2022
Gamma Rho Lambda is a social sorority that is a part of the Multicultural Greek Council.

Gamma Rho Lambda provides LGBTQIA+ community in greek life

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
September 27, 2022
Monday Monologues will begin next week on Monday Oct. 3 at 12:15 on the south steps of Parks Library.

Monday Monologues to return next week with a choral performance

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
September 25, 2022
Harmful stereotypes contribute to the invalidation of bisexuality as an identity.

“Anything that Moves”: stereotypes perpetuating biphobia

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
September 22, 2022
Octagon Center is featuring local artists in an exhibit called OUT this month featuring LGBTQIA+ experiences in communities.

OUT art exhibit features local LGBTQIA+ artists

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
September 20, 2022
Hindu YUVA at Iowa State attended a national conference where they met with other Hindu student leaders to strengthen the community.

Hindu YUVA works to increase impact after attending national summit

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
September 19, 2022
The Center will host a social to celebrate bisexuality day on Friday at 4-6 p.m. at The Center on the fourth floor of Memorial Union.

The Center combats bi-erasure with a celebratory social

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
September 18, 2022
Pieper Lewis, 17, was sentenced and made to pay $150,000 in restitution to her abusers family on Tuesday.

‘I prevail, I am resilient’: Community rallies behind Pieper Lewis

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
September 15, 2022
Military-Affiliated Student Center will host a weekly dinner 5 p.m. this Thursday at the Memorial Lutheran Church.

Military-Affiliated Student Center to host weekly community dinner

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
September 12, 2022
Pakistan Student Association is raising donations as floods put one-third of Pakistan underwater.

Pakistan Student Association raises relief funds for floods

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
September 8, 2022
Queer and trans people of color are invited to Sloss House for a community dinner as a way to connect with others and build community.

Sloss House to host community dinner for queer and trans people of color

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
September 7, 2022
Black Student Alliances President explains why it is important to find community.

Black Student Alliance starts school year creating community

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
September 5, 2022
Socialize with Pride will host kick-off event tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m. in Carver 0305.

Socialize With Pride to host kick-off event

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
September 1, 2022
New Ames High Superintendent Julious Lawson earned his doctorate degree from Argosy University in Chicago. Before coming to Ames, he served as chief of schools for Chicago Public Schools.

New superintendent focuses on equitable access

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
August 30, 2022
Campustown Cuts, owned by Joe, is located at 126 Welch Ave.

Black Business Month: Spotlighting local Black businesses

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
August 29, 2022
Ames Pride and Big Wigs Bar to throw Block Party featuring Tiffany and Leslie Hall on Sept. 4.

Ames Pride and Big Wigs Bar to host block party

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
August 28, 2022
WiSE’s community groups are creating connections between women in male dominated fields.

WiSE Community Groups tackling isolation in STEM fields

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
August 24, 2022
The Vine will host an interfaith walk on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.

The Vine explores intersection of identities with spirituality

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
August 22, 2022
The Center will host a Community Welcome on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall and an activity-filled week for Open House at The Center.

The Center to host Community Welcome and Open House

Shreya Varrier, Diversity Editor
August 21, 2022
Apartment 425 Welch Ave is located in Campustown of Ames.

BREAKING: Iowa State student found dead in Campustown apartment

Amber Mohmand, , Katherine Kealey and Shreya Varrier
August 10, 2022
This annual community garage sale will take place July 29 through Aug. 6. With college students moving in and lease terms ending, the sale provides a way to keep leftover items out of the waste stream. 

Ames Rummage RAMPage returns

Shreya Varrier
July 28, 2022
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