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After much anticipation from her hit single Drivers License, Rodrigos debut album does not disappoint. 

‘Sour’: This summer’s breakup album

Lydia Wede
June 23, 2021
Taylor Swift as she appears in the music video for Willow.

Taylor Swift’s ‘Evermore’ is an example of a perfect album

Lydia Wede
December 17, 2020
The owner of Clouds Cafe in Ames, Iowa, is planning exclusive dinner events for guests to have more opportunities to enjoy European foods and drinks.

Clouds cafe owner plans socially distanced special

Lydia Wede
June 24, 2020
Cast members of Godspell practiced their production the night of April 2, 2019, before their opening night on April 5, 2019. The musical spreads messages of empathy, compassion and love. 

How performing arts students and professors are transitioning to online

Lydia Wede
April 7, 2020
Bailey McCall plays Jenna in Waitress, a musical detailing a young woman in the service industry and her quest for liberation. 

“Waitress” serves a captivating musical at Stephens Auditorium

Lydia Wede
March 12, 2020
Bailey McCall plays Jenna in Waitress, a musical detailing a young woman in the service industry and her quest for liberation. 

“Waitress” musical to serve Stephens Auditorium on Thursday

Lydia Wede
March 10, 2020
As a senior in technical communication at Iowa State, Ryan Byrnes is also a self-published author. 

In the Limelight: Ryan Byrnes balances career as a published author with being a student

Lydia Wede
March 1, 2020
The Russian National Ballet performing Swan Lake.

Review: The Russian National Ballet enchants with “Swan Lake”

Lydia Wede
February 13, 2020
The Russian National Ballet performing Swan Lake.

The Russian National Ballet to bring iconic “Swan Lake” to Stephens Auditorium

Lydia Wede
February 6, 2020

Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Lydia Wede
December 6, 2019
A wall full of past playbills is displayed at the Ames Community Theater (ACTORS). Behind the scenes at ACTORS, production roles such as co-producer and director require hard work and organization to put on a show.

Behind the scenes of Ames Community Theater

Lydia Wede
December 3, 2019
tay swift review templete

10s of the 10s: Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now” speaks for itself

Lydia Wede
November 19, 2019
Actors Libby Crawford (left) and Sam Barnes (right) perform a scene during Ames Community Theatre’s production of I Love You, You’re Prefect, Now Change on Nov. 15 at the Ames Community Theatre.

Ames loves “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”

Lydia Wede
November 17, 2019
The Iowa State Marching Band plays loud after the Cyclones scored against the TCU Horned Frogs on Oct. 5, 2019. Iowa State won 49-24.

The Band Extravaganza features variety of styles and sounds

Lydia Wede
November 13, 2019
Performers Sam Barnes and Nicole Galliart in I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change.

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ to come to Ames Community Theater

Lydia Wede
November 9, 2019
Self care means something different to everybody. Whether its hanging out with friends, watching your favorite movies or taking a nap, its important to set aside time to relax and rejuvenate.

#SelfCareSunday raises awareness about self-care

Lydia Wede
November 6, 2019
Jersey Boys details the hardships and successes of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Broadway musical “Jersey Boys” comes to Stephens Auditorium one night only

Lydia Wede
October 29, 2019
The 50th anniversary of Stephens Auditorium was celebrated with other Iowa State history at the Bells of Iowa State Gala Anniversary Concert.

‘Bells of Iowa State’ Gala Anniversary Concert celebrates history of campus structures

Lydia Wede
October 27, 2019
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 Second Cuts determines final round competitors

Lydia Wede
October 23, 2019
Cownie Professor of Music Tin-Shi Tam will be honored for her 25th anniversary as university carillonneur at the Bells of Iowa State Anniversary Gala Concert.

‘Bells of Iowa State’ concert to honor historical buildings, carillonneur

Lydia Wede
October 20, 2019
The cast of 2019s Climate Change Theatre Action. There will be two more performances on Thursday and Sunday.

Climate Change Theatre Action provides perspective with performance

Lydia Wede
October 6, 2019
Climate Change Theatre Action performs to tell the stories of climate change and what it means for all of our communities right now and how we can act accordingly, said Vivian Cook, a graduate student and director of the show.

Climate Change Theatre Action combines performance and environmental action

Lydia Wede
October 1, 2019
Greg Laswell performed a blend of ballads and upbeat songs at his performance Tuesday at the Maintenance Shop.

Greg Laswell displays talent and personality at the M-Shop

Lydia Wede
September 25, 2019
Greg Laswell performed a blend of ballads and upbeat songs at his performance Tuesday at the Maintenance Shop.

Folk rock veteran Greg Laswell to engage the M-Shop Tuesday.

Lydia Wede
September 21, 2019
Darrick Burrage cracks a joke during an improv sketch at Grandma Mojos Moonshine Revival event Aug. 28 in the M-Shop.

Grandma Mojo’s Moonshine Revival brings laughs one scene at a time

Lydia Wede
September 11, 2019
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