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University Committee for the Advancement of Women and Gender Equity year-end luncheon with Wendy Wintersteen in the 2019 spring semester.

Iowa State committee works to advance gender equity on campus

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
February 25, 2020
The Climate Reality Project is a global organization that aims to enact a climate revolution.

ISU Climate Reality Corps enacts change

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
February 18, 2020
Sometimes readers are let down by movies when their favorite details are excluded from the movie.

Book-to-movie adaptions that lived up to expectations

Sierra Hoeger
February 17, 2020
Supporters waiting for the Pete Buttigieg watch party to begin during the Iowa caucuses on Feb. 3.

Why we vote

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
February 4, 2020
Students can become better budgeters by spending less on impulse buys and saving more money instead.

Better budgeters: How students can form better money habits

Sierra Hoeger
February 3, 2020
Donald Lewis, Iowa State entomology professor, and his beloved black labradoodle.  

Donald Lewis finds beauty in the small things

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
January 28, 2020
2020 is the Year of the Rat for the Chinese zodiac.

2020: The Year of the Rat

Sierra Hoeger
January 27, 2020
The Hype is a blog where students of color at Iowa State can post about their experiences and stories.

The Hype: uplifting voices from students of color

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
January 21, 2020
One of Asian American Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association's many socials, the end of semester lunch.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Association benefit overlooked community

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
January 14, 2020
Trends

Clothes, music, subcultures make up a few moments of the past decade

Sierra Hoeger
January 12, 2020
Zlatan Krizan, associate professor in psychology, studied the results of a survey on difficulties with sleep with his research team. The data showed an increase in instances of people having difficulty falling asleep. 

Research finds correlation between sleep quality and technology use

Sage Smith and Sierra Hoeger
December 11, 2019
From left to right: Multicultural Greek Council President Micaela Coate, Interfraternity Council President Zach Woodbeck, Collegiate Panhellenic Council President Abbey Bierma, National Panhellenic Council President Johnathan Hall. 

Sorority and fraternity semester in review

Sierra Hoeger
December 10, 2019
Amy Popillion, teaching professor at Iowa State, found her passion for teaching after going to graduate school. She currently teaches courses such as human sexuality and sociology of sex and gender.

Iowa State professor shares how she fell in love with teaching

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
December 10, 2019
Yoga & Co. studio offers more than just the traditional yoga classes. The studio offers activities that help boost mental and physical health, as well as private sessions. 

Iowa State alumna opens new yoga studio

Sierra Hoeger
December 9, 2019
Iowa State graduate student in education, first generation student and student of color, Vashalice Kaaba. 

First gen graduate students of color navigate a predominantly white institution

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
December 3, 2019
Instagram will test out an update where likes are removed from posts in order to remove the pressure of getting them.

Instagram to begin testing ‘like’ removal

Sierra Hoeger
December 1, 2019
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity chapter has been removed from Iowa State University campus. This is leaving a vacant house on Lynn Avenue on Aug. 23 2015. 

Formerly suspended fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon to return Fall 2020

Sierra Hoeger
November 21, 2019
Lieutenant Josh Hale, ISUPD system analyst, identifies as non-binary. One of ISUPD's goals is to increase diversity and inclusivity in their community.

Non-binary police officer finds inclusivity at ISUPD

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
November 19, 2019
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 35 percent of college students engage in binge drinking. Iowa State’s newly implemented Collegiate Recovery Community seeks to help students recover from binge drinking and other addictive activities.

Collegiate Recovery Community helps students take steps to addiction recovery

Sierra Hoeger
November 15, 2019

Weekend Voices

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez and Sierra Hoeger
November 7, 2019
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.

Student organization provides safe space for intersectional identities

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
November 5, 2019
When Halloween comes around, people may unknowingly or knowingly choose costumes that cross the line of cultural appropriation, which consists of wearing something from another culture that is not their own.

Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion speaks on cultural appropriation

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
October 28, 2019
Many Enneagram tests are free to take online and can use your answers to reveal personality traits about yourself.

Enneagram tests a fun way to break down personality traits

Sierra Hoeger
October 28, 2019
This year’s Iowa State Homecoming theme is “Cy’s the Limit.” For Homecoming co-directors, the theme means more than its name, as it is the creative basis and inspiration for many events surrounding Homecoming, including Yell Like Hell.

“Cy’s the Limit” is more than a name to homecoming co-directors

Sierra Hoeger
October 20, 2019
The Sloss House, home to the Margaret Sloss Women's Center, recently changed names to the "Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity" effective Jan. 7, 2019.

Sloss Center core values help students find community

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
October 15, 2019
While Iowa State’s campus is easily accessible for students without disabilities, it may not be fully navigable for those with physical limitations.

Students with disabilities speak on accessibility and inclusion on campus

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
October 13, 2019
Junior Marie Beecham strives to live a sustainable life. Here she is wearing clothes she's thrifted from Goodwill. 

Fast fashion leaves negative environmental impact

Sierra Hoeger
October 7, 2019
This month, Netflix brings back its temporary category "Netflix and Chills" to provide a selection of horror and thriller content to ring in Halloween. As per its routine, the streaming service will also be removing and adding a list of titles for October.

Netflix’s routine title removals bring pros and cons

Sierra Hoeger
September 26, 2019
First generation student and freshman in geology, Branden Bettes.

First generation students share their Iowa State experiences

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
September 24, 2019
2019-2020 Voices Editor Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez.

Reyna-Rodriguez: ‘I cannot think of anything else I’d rather dedicate my life to.’

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
September 24, 2019
2019-2020 Lifestyle Editor Sierra Hoeger.

Hoeger: ‘Journalism combines my two passions’

Sierra Hoeger
September 23, 2019
The classic umbrella opening scene from "Friends." The show celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

The One Where “Friends” Turns 25

Sierra Hoeger
September 23, 2019
Unveiled, the first styled shoot at the Memorial Union took place on April 28. This photoshoot was done to promote the Memorial Union as a wedding venue for couples looking for a place to get married.  

United at the Union bridal expo to show off Iowa State wedding venue

Sierra Hoeger
September 19, 2019
George Washington Carver, the son of slaves, is one of the most famous Iowa State alumni. Most known for his work with peanuts, Carver also helped run the school’s greenhouse.

George Washington Carver program continues to benefit multicultural students today

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
September 17, 2019
Cyclone fans who live in Denver gather each weekend to watch football and cheer on the Cyclones. 

Cyclones cheer for Iowa State across the country

Sierra Hoeger
September 16, 2019
Paige Ahlrichs is a fan of thriller novels, but classifies "It" as too scary. 

Books to read for spooky season

Sierra Hoeger
September 12, 2019
ISUPD Officer III Allison Bell is also a Homeless Outreach Liaison officer, Sexual Assault Response Team officer and police trainer. 

Women ISUPD officers speak on working in a male-dominated career

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
September 10, 2019
Ames offers many ways to have food delivered to your door, including apps like JoyRun, DoorDash, Uber Eats and more.

From delivery to your doorstep: food made easier in Ames

Sierra Hoeger
September 9, 2019
A line stretched around Big Açaí Thursday morning during its grand opening.

Big Açaí grand opening brings big turnout

Sierra Hoeger
September 5, 2019
Steven Waddell and Kasanda Diaz-Santana discuss multicultural learning communities Wednesday at the Connect Four event.

College of Human Sciences introduces Connect Four, a new multicultural learning community

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
September 4, 2019
Attendees at the Des Moines Pride Parade wear flags and face paint to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community on June 9, 2019. The parade started at the Iowa Capitol Building and traveled down Grand Avenue in the East Village. 

Transgender student shares their experience at Iowa State

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
September 3, 2019
Glossier's Zit Stick is known for calming and soothing zits in a matter of hours.

Skincare solutions for the stressed student

Sierra Hoeger
September 2, 2019
Mumme then, a freshman during move-in, and now, a married senior studying aerospace engineering.

Then and now: Seniors reflect on years at Iowa State and look ahead to the future

Sierra Hoeger
August 27, 2019
Junior in pre-business, Marie Beecham.

What to expect as a multicultural student at Iowa State

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
August 27, 2019
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College apps for student success and well-being

Sierra Hoeger
August 26, 2019
Cristina Pardo-Ballester in Spain with her daughter.

Inside faculty’s full lives over the summer

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
May 5, 2019
sex and intimacy

The Talk: Sex and intimacy not synonymous

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
May 2, 2019
Unveiled, the first styled shoot at the Memorial Union took place on Sunday, April 28. This photoshoot is to promote the Memorial Union as a wedding venue for couples who need of a place to get married.  

First annual Unveiled wedding event at the Memorial Union

Sierra Hoeger
April 28, 2019
Jake Gallaher proposing to girlfriend Sami McCool under the Campanile.

Iowa State preps for wedding, engagement season

Sierra Hoeger
April 22, 2019
Brazil, Pernambuco State, Recife, South America, City

Festival Fashions outfits for Lollapalooza to Coachella

Sierra Hoeger
April 15, 2019
President Maddie Huinker and members of the executive team of Be The Match on campus before the 5k on Sunday. 

Cancer Sucks! 5k held on campus Sunday

Sierra Hoeger
April 14, 2019
Dorm life is a lifestyle for a majority of the students that attend Iowa State. Most students leave their doors open for other students to stop by and socialize. Iowa State has over twenty resident halls located on campus. 

Orientation Guide: Crappy dorm hacks

Sierra Hoeger
April 13, 2019
Vanessa McNeal

Gridshock screening discusses the truth behind sex trafficking in Iowa

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
April 8, 2019
The Polar Bear Plunge was held Friday at the Hansen Agriculture Center. The annual event supports the Special Olympics of Iowa.

Greek community bonds, gives back during Greek Week

Sierra Hoeger
April 8, 2019
The Polar Bear Plunge was held Friday at the Hansen Agriculture Center. The annual event supports the Special Olympics of Iowa.

Brace for Impact: Greek members participate in annual Polar Bear Plunge

Sierra Hoeger
April 5, 2019
The crowd cheers and claps for the fraternities and sororities after they perform a song during the first round of the Greek Week karaoke tryouts on April 2, 2013 on Central Campus.

Greek Week takes over campus

Sierra Hoeger
April 1, 2019
Shot of a happy young couple talking together while lying in bed

The Talk: How to approach sexual interests

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
March 28, 2019
Grace Carey, junior in pre-dietetics visiting Wrightsville Beach North Carolina over Spring Break 2016.

Spring break is finally here: Here’s how Cyclones are spending their week off

Sierra Hoeger
March 14, 2019
tinder logo

‘The Talk:’ Dating apps connect people but can cause various harms in the process

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
March 7, 2019
Peter Watkins and Kayla Giovanni after Watkins had proposed. 

From pop quizzes to popping the question

Sierra Hoeger
March 4, 2019
Rock Your Body is a dance class session hosted by the Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness (BIEDA) student organization as part of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. It took place on Feb. 28 at Beyer Hall.

BIEDA Week: Rock your body event

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
March 1, 2019
From condoms in bathrooms all across campus to free testing at Thielen Student Health Center, students have many resources for staying safe during sex.

“The Talk”: Sexual Health and Safety

Sierra Hoeger
February 28, 2019
Daily reporter Lesa Wicks, senior in event management, displays her organized planner. 

Quick tips to stay organized

Sierra Hoeger
February 25, 2019
Starbucks

Ways to avoid the line at Starbucks

Sierra Hoeger
February 14, 2019
Emeline Hanscel

Let’s talk: new relationships

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
February 13, 2019

Let’s Talk: long-distance relationship

Sierra Hoeger
February 13, 2019
Taylor Ferrere and her boyfriend, who attends school in Wisconsin. 

Let’s talk: long distance relationships

Sierra Hoeger
February 12, 2019
This flag represents the fluctuations and the flexibility of gender in genderfluid people. The Pink represents femininity. The White represents the lack of gender. The Purple represents the combination of masculinity and femininity. The Black represents all genders, including third genders. The Blue represents masculinity.

Lecture examines gender fluidity in film

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
February 11, 2019
This flag represents the fluctuations and the flexibility of gender in genderfluid people. The Pink represents femininity. The White represents the lack of gender. The Purple represents the combination of masculinity and femininity. The Black represents all genders, including third genders. The Blue represents masculinity.

Filmmaker to discuss female representation in film on Monday

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
February 10, 2019
A CyRide blue line bus travels eastward on Lincoln Way at sunset Sept. 18, 2016. CyRide recently received federal grant funding to purchase electric buses and infrastructure to support them.

Months after bus overhaul, students note customer dissatisfaction

Sierra Hoeger
February 7, 2019
Columnist Heckle argues that the two party political system restricts voters.  

Lecture to discuss the left, right and liberalism in life

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
February 6, 2019
Jamie Cook and Rachel Vallier's dorm room in Geoffrey.

Dorm room competition highlights highs, lows of residence hall living

Sierra Hoeger
February 4, 2019
Nomade, a painted stainless steal sculpture by artist Jaume Plensa, located at the Pappajohn sculpture park in Des Moines. 

Picture perfect photo opportunities around campus and beyond

Sierra Hoeger
January 31, 2019
Blackkklansman

‘Black Klansman’ Ron Stallworth to discuss his experience infiltrating the KKK

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
January 23, 2019
Sarah Wright, senior studying apparel, merchandising and design, thrifted most of the outfit pictured including her Carhartt hat, which was found for $3 at an outdoors store.

How to find fashionable winter wear on a college budget

Sierra Hoeger
January 21, 2019
Sophomore Emily Gilbertson finds a warm place to study in Lagomarcino Hall November 12 drinking some coffee.

Tips for getting back into an academic routine

Sierra Hoeger
January 20, 2019
An apple with peanut butter and a bagel is a great snack option to fuel your brain.

Foods to fuel your brain during finals week

Sierra Hoeger
December 9, 2018

Brain Food

Sierra Hoeger
December 6, 2018
Novotny Lawrence is a third year Greenlee School and English associate professor.

Novotny Lawrence finds his place at Iowa State

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
December 3, 2018
Students crowd around Beardshear hall to view the newly lit holiday tree during Winterfest on Nov. 30.

Winterfest increases attendance, draws different crowd

Sierra Hoeger
December 2, 2018
People of all ages gather in the Trophy Tavern to decorate holiday cookies during WinterFest on Dec. 2. 

Hot chocolate, ice skating and tree lighting: WinterFest to take place on campus Friday

Sierra Hoeger
November 28, 2018
There is nothing that matches the feeling of being on the field after pregame [performance] when those sirens go off and the whole stadium just roars with excitement," said Shelby Robinson, junior in Iowa State Marching Band.

Time and Dedication: Marching Band members dedicate countless hours

Sierra Hoeger
November 24, 2018
Then-senior Gayatri Poudel and then-junior Sana Shetty perform a Bollywood dance routine at Diwali Night. Diwali Night was hosted by the Indian Students' Association on Nov. 11, 2018, in the Memorial Union. People were invited to enjoy the Festival of Lights with music, dance, handicrafts, games and Indian food.

Diwali night showcased different aspects of Indian culture

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
November 13, 2018

The international student council showcased different cultures through their Bazaar night on Wednesday

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
November 8, 2018

Organic vs. Chemical skincare

Sierra Hoeger
November 7, 2018
Araceli Lopez, junior in political science, pictured in her dorm room Oct 28.

First-generation student emphasizes diverse backgrounds

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
November 4, 2018
Celebrating Halloween

Tips: How to stay safe this Halloween

Sierra Hoeger
October 30, 2018
Homecoming 2018 Yell Like Hell finalist Sigma Kappa preformed their skit titled "Picture Perfect" for Yell like Hell second cuts Oct. 24, 2018, on Central Campus.

Yell Like Hell: Participants finish second cuts

Sierra Hoeger
October 25, 2018
Catt Hall 2016

Christy Oxendine named the new multicultural liaison officer

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
October 22, 2018
A skit titled “CY Chasers” is performed during the finals of Yell Like Hell on Oct. 27 during the Homecoming Pep Rally outside the Alumni Center. The finals of Yell Like Hell featured students covered in cardinal and gold paint from head to toe. The groups performed skits full of chants and dancing.

Greek community to celebrate homecoming through traditions

Sierra Hoeger
October 18, 2018
Liz Mendez-Shannon talks about diversity and inclusion for the Hispanic and Latinx community at the Daily Lounge March 30.

Discussing Latinx students’ classroom experience

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
October 10, 2018
After years of division, the four greek councils have begun to unite thanks to the efforts of the council presidents, Adam Schroder, Micaela Choate, Jackie Lawler and Jasmine Scott. 

Greek council presidents unite together to create change

Sierra Hoeger and Willa Colville
October 2, 2018
Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. showed of their step and stroll routine. Many chapters performed their routines to songs by popular artists such as Beyoncé and A$AP Rocky.  

NPHC hosted annual GreekFest, showcasing traditions and history

Sierra Hoeger
October 1, 2018

Discussion focused on assistance, support for refugees on Friday

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
September 27, 2018
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