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Keeping your personal and professional life separate might seem difficult, but sometimes its necessary to keep a healthy balance between the two.

How to keep your work life from getting personal

Sydney Novak
March 8, 2020
Two former Bachelorette contestants Blake Horstmann (left) and Jason Tartick (right) will appear at Fridays ISU AfterDark event. 

ISU AfterDark to feature two former “Bachelorette” contestants

Trevor Babcock
March 4, 2020
Dyese Matthews, curator of Collegiate Fashion and Activism: Black Womens Styles on the College Campus.

Fashion Exhibit embracing Black lives and activism through clothing

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
March 3, 2020
Leap Day Centerpiece Art

The ups and downs of being born on leap day

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
February 26, 2020
This February, we celebrate Black History month with the theme, African Americans and the Vote.

Wrapping up Black History Month

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
February 25, 2020
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
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Review: Tame Impala explores self over sound on ‘The Slow Rush’

Trevor Babcock
February 23, 2020
How to make your date night more fun, more romantic and sustainable.

Being conscious of sustainability for date night

Sydney Novak
February 22, 2020
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Green Day’s “Father of All…” is mainstream rock music’s eulogy

Trevor Babcock
February 19, 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
The Nadas were originally formed in Ames and were the house band of Peoples bar for a summer. They were named the best college band youve never heard of by Playboy in 2001. An acoustic band, they were viewed as Indie in the 90s because of the popularity of grunge. They have also played South by Southwest every year since 2006 and opened for Bon Jovi at Wells Fargo Arena.

The Nadas to return for an intimate and storied performance at the M-Shop

Trevor Babcock
February 5, 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
Succeeding the deceased Mr. Peanut is Baby Nut, as shown in the Planters Super Bowl advertisement. 

The best commercials of Super Bowl LIV

Nyamal Gatluak, Gabby Lucas and Trevor Babcock
February 3, 2020
Byte is a new short video sharing platform from the creators of Vine.

The trajectory of the TikTok trend

Sydney Novak
February 2, 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

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Trevor Babcock
January 26, 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
Travis Horn, Iowa State alumnus, dancing for DUBh hip hop dance troop.

Iowa State alumnus becomes pro wrestler

Sydney Novak
January 20, 2020
Founded in 1969, Stephens Auditorium has been home to a range of arts performances in Ames.

Stephens Auditorium wins 2019 Prime Site Award

Trevor Babcock
January 15, 2020
Adam Sandler received plenty of praise for his performance in Uncut Gems, but he didnt receive any nominations at this years Oscars. 

Babcock: The biggest snubs this Oscar season

Trevor Babcock
January 15, 2020
One of Asian American Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Associations 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

Weekend Voices

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, Sierra Hoeger and Trevor Babcock
December 13, 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
Shopping for your significant other oftentimes causes unwanted stress around an already stressful time for college students. 

What to gift your significant other this holiday season

Sydney Novak
December 9, 2019
Juice WRLD passed away on Sunday at Chicagos Midway Airport. The rapper and singer was 21, having just celebrated his birthday a week ago on Dec. 2.

Rapper and singer Juice WRLD dies at age 21

Trevor Babcock
December 8, 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

Weekend Voices

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, Sierra Hoeger, Trevor Babcock, and Jake Webster
November 21, 2019
Pete Buttigieg speaks at a town hall Nov. 4 in Spencer, Iowa.

Behind the scenes of Buttigieg’s Iowa rise

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

Non-binary police officer finds inclusivity at ISUPD

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
November 19, 2019
The Envy Corps played a sold out show on Friday in the Maintenance Shop. The Ames-native band played songs such as “Fools” and “Make it Stop.”

The Envy Corps play a memorable hometown set at sold out M-Shop show

Trevor Babcock
November 17, 2019

Weekend Voices

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, Sierra Hoeger and Trevor Babcock
November 14, 2019

Weekend Voices

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez and Sierra Hoeger
November 7, 2019
Bed of Bags is a fairly new club on campus that works to weave plastic bags into beds for homeless individuals and communities. 

Bed of Bags uses plastic to help homeless communities

Sydney Novak
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
Two customers leave Target with 50 flat screen TVs in their shopping carts on Thanksgiving during a Black Friday sale in 2016. 

Student retail workers face adversity as holiday hours increase

Sydney Novak
November 4, 2019
With its outstanding acting, directorial choices and timeless quality, The Lighthouse makes for an unforgettable film.

Review: “The Lighthouse” is a manic masterpiece

Trevor Babcock
November 3, 2019

Weekend Voices

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, Sierra Hoeger and Trevor Babcock
October 31, 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
Mason Weh, senior in liberal studies, played Surefire by John Legend for his first place performance at the 2019 CyFactor Talent Show on Oct. 23 in the M-Shop.

CyFactor final round determines winner

Sydney Novak
October 23, 2019
Painting Victory Lane is one of the returning Homecoming events this year. One section of Victory Lane depicts the 2019 Homecoming theme, “Cy’s the Limit” with Cy painted in front of a sky background.

Students and alumni paint victory lane

Sydney Novak
October 19, 2019

Weekend Voices

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, Sierra Hoeger, Trevor Babcock, and Jake Webster
October 17, 2019
The Sloss House, home to the Margaret Sloss Womens 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
Actors in the Haunted Forest enjoy normal socialization before the attraction opens to the public by eating pizza and applying makeup. 

Haunted Forest actors unmask normal lives behind the scenes

Sydney Novak
October 14, 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
Nicholas Ryan, freshman in open option, went to various activities with his family during Family Weekend. Ryans parents said they were most excited to learn more about a typical day for him at Iowa State. 

Family Weekend offers new activities as attendance increases

Sydney Novak
October 13, 2019

Weekend Voices

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, Sierra Hoeger and Trevor Babcock
October 4, 2019
2019-2020 Limelight Editor Trevor Babcock.

Babcock: ‘It’s hard to imagine doing anything else’

Trevor Babcock
September 29, 2019

Weekend Voices

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, Sierra Hoeger and Trevor Babcock
September 27, 2019
National Comic Book Day on Sept. 25 allows comic book fans and writers alike to celebrate the characters and stories that have existed for decades.

Comic book fans celebrate stories and art on National Comic Book Day

Collin Maguire and Trevor Babcock
September 24, 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

Weekend Voices

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, Sierra Hoeger and Trevor Babcock
September 20, 2019
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Review: JPEGMAFIA continues his cutting-edge rap quest on “All My Heroes Are Cornballs”

Trevor Babcock
September 18, 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

Weekend Voices

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, Sierra Hoeger and Trevor Babcock
September 13, 2019
Junkyard Samurai is a Chicago hip-hop super group comprised of ProbCause and members of The Palmer Squares. 

Junkyard Samurai to share their origin story at the M-Shop

Trevor Babcock
September 11, 2019
Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer have decided to band together and unite their fanbases for the triple-headliner Hella Mega Tour.

Babcock: Weezer, Green Day and Fall Out Boy to cling to relevancy in “Hella Mega Tour.”

Trevor Babcock
September 11, 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
Dear Rabbit performed at The Angry Irishman during the last day of Maximum Ames Music Festival. 

Review: Gloom Balloon shines in the final Maximum Ames Music Festival set

Trevor Babcock
September 9, 2019

Weekend Voices

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, Sierra Hoeger and Trevor Babcock
September 6, 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
The Maximum Ames Music Festival will take place Sept. 5-8 in Downtown Ames.

Maximum Ames Music Festival to welcome creativity and inclusivity

Maribel Barrera and Trevor Babcock
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
Construction for a gaming center is underway in Beyer Hall. The new space, which is anticipated to reach completion in the next year, will provide a place for esports aficionados on campus to meet and game together.

Iowa State esports community sees growth with construction of new gaming space

Trevor Babcock
August 28, 2019
Junior in pre-business, Marie Beecham.

What to expect as a multicultural student at Iowa State

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
August 27, 2019
Self-proclaimed hip-hop boyband BROCKHAMPTON is known for their lovable group dynamic and blend of influences. 

Review: BROCKHAMPTON’s “GINGER” is a dysfunctional audience pleaser

Trevor Babcock
August 25, 2019
We the Kings, creators of the Iconic 2000s pop-punk single “Check Yes Juliet.”

We The Kings’ Travis Clark Pumped For Thursday Great Hall Show

Trevor Babcock
August 25, 2019
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Cyclone Cinema reveals fall semester free movie schedule

Trevor Babcock
August 21, 2019
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‘The Lion King’ remake offers nothing new, animation falls flat

Trevor Babcock
July 21, 2019

Cyclone Cinema offers free entertainment

Trevor Babcock
July 5, 2019
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Pixar continues to impress with “Toy Story 4”

Trevor Babcock
June 23, 2019
I Dont Know How But They Found Me performing at Woolys in Des Moines on June 20. The band is made up of former Panic at the Disco bassist Dallon Weekes and former Falling In Reverse drummer Ryan Seaman.

iDKHow commands Wooly’s audience

Trevor Babcock
June 20, 2019
Injury Reserve

Injury Reserve shines on debut album

Trevor Babcock
May 22, 2019
Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen

Game of Thrones delivers lukewarm series finale

Trevor Babcock
May 19, 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
Bazzi performs his song “Gone” at the Student Union Board Spring Outdoor Concert on April 25. Andrew Bazzi is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Ella Mai and Bazzi performed at the SUB Outdoor Concert held in parking lot 29 of the Molecular Biology Building.

Bazzi and Ella Mai don’t disappoint at SUB outdoor concert

Tanner Owens and Trevor Babcock
April 25, 2019
Sophomore student Andersen Coates performs Traveller, a song that he wrote himself. Cyclone Voice, a singing competition that focuses on the vocal talents of Iowa State students, took place April 11 at the Memorial Union. The event was hosted by 12-year-old country music star, Mason Ramsey.

Student musician’s journey to Cyclone Voice stardom

Trevor Babcock
April 24, 2019
Jack Wannarka, a senior in civil engineering, has a bone to pick with CyRide rules and Girl Scouts cutthroat business tactics in his set for the Comedy College Finals. 

Comedy College finals: Teaching the craft of comedy

Trevor Babcock
April 17, 2019
Members of Delta Rae got the crowd moving in the Maintenance Shop on Dec. 8.

Orientation Guide: Local Music

Trevor Babcock
April 12, 2019
Vanessa McNeal

Gridshock screening discusses the truth behind sex trafficking in Iowa

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
April 8, 2019
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‘Us’ proves Jordan Peele is more than a one-hit wonder

Trevor Babcock
March 31, 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
The band Pink Neighbor performs at London Underground on the first day of the eighth annual Maximum Ames Music Festival on Sept. 27, 2018.

Maximum Ames Music Festival promises a diverse experience in its ninth year

Trevor Babcock
March 13, 2019
The crowd engages with The Depaysement during their set at Deano’s as the final performance of Maximum Ames on Sept. 30.

Ninth annual Maximum Ames Music Festival dates set for this fall

Trevor Babcock
March 9, 2019
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‘The Talk:’ Dating apps connect people but can cause various harms in the process

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
March 7, 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
Led by Kenny Kinsey, Funky Mojo Daddy promises to melt their fans with the “vibe and energy of a smokin’ hot band.”

Chicagoland blue rock group Funky Mojo Daddy coming to M-shop

Trevor Babcock
February 24, 2019
The crowd engages with The Depaysement during their set at Deano’s as the final performance of Maximum Ames Sept. 30.

#AskMeAmes: ‘What are some venues to get into the Ames music scene?’

Trevor Babcock
February 21, 2019
Anthony Fantano reviews albums, discusses music news and hot takes on his YouTube channel, theneedledrop. Fantano is one of the most prevalent YouTube music critics with nearly 1.8 million subscribers to his primary channel. 

Babcock: Criticism increases appreciation for art

Trevor Babcock
February 17, 2019
Emeline Hanscel

Let’s talk: new relationships

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
February 13, 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
The musical group The Beach Boys performs during the Presidential Inaugural Gala at the D.C. Convention Center in 1985.

the beach boys preview

Trevor Babcock
February 10, 2019
Mike Love has controlled exclusive rights to tour under The Beach Boys name since the death of his cousin, Carl Wilson, in 1998. Following the groups 50th anniversary tour, Love no longer tours with Brian Wilson.

The Beach Boys will come to Stephens Auditorium, but only in name

Trevor Babcock
February 10, 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
Billy McFarland and Ja Rule were both major proponents of Fyre Festival. On Feb. 1, Ja Rule addressed the fraud at a performance, leading his fans in a chant of Let me hear you say ‘F*** you, Ja Rule! 

Fyre Festival debacle reveals the power of social media influence

Trevor Babcock
February 3, 2019
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‘Black Klansman’ Ron Stallworth to discuss his experience infiltrating the KKK

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez
January 23, 2019
According to an interview with MVRemix, Ian Matthias Bavitz got the name Aesop from a film he acted in with his friends. The Rock came later just from throwing it in rhymes.

Aesop Rock challenges himself with “Malibu Ken”

Trevor Babcock
January 22, 2019
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
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