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The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

403 additional positive COVID-19 cases, 13 additional deaths

Morgan Laviolette
May 8, 2020
Students will have the opportunity to attend their graduation ceremony virtually at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Graduating seniors to celebrate via virtual commencement

Morgan Laviolette and Avery Staker
May 6, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

Gov. Kim Reynolds takes measures to reopen the state in a gradual manner, reports 349 new cases and 9 deaths

Morgan Laviolette
April 27, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

Gov. Kim Reynolds announces additional COVID-19 cases and changes in Iowa

Morgan Laviolette
April 16, 2020
With the transition to online instruction, students are changing their routines and study habits to adjust to this time. 

Study tips and recommendations for online instruction

Cameron Karn and Morgan Laviolette
April 14, 2020
Durga Sritharan, a freshman in biology, uses her desk at home to work on classwork. She has created a wall of photos with her friends and family to create a less stressful environment. 

Students create personal workspaces and routines for virtual instruction

Morgan Laviolette
April 9, 2020
Iowa States campus is filled with solar-powered trash cans for students to throw items away within every couple steps.

Recycling process in Ames focuses on reducing waste

Morgan Laviolette
April 7, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

Iowa Department of Public health announces additional COVID-19 cases in state

Morgan Laviolette
April 7, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

Reported cases for COVID-19 rise by 102, death toll reaches 26

Morgan Laviolette
April 7, 2020
The Office of the President releases new information regarding masks, vaccinations and how the fall 2021 semester will look.

34 additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa

Morgan Laviolette
March 26, 2020
Students have been asked to move out of residence halls between March 20 and May 9. Restrictions to live in the residence halls started March 22 following spring break. 

Students’ perspective on moving out of residence halls

Morgan Laviolette
March 25, 2020
Oak-Elm dorms will reopen this fall with higher occupancy rates for new Iowa State attendees.

Oak-Elm to close for 2020-2021 academic year

Morgan Laviolette
March 4, 2020
Oak-Elm dorms will reopen this fall with higher occupancy rates for new Iowa State attendees.

Potential closure of Oak-Elm residence hall to be decided in March

Morgan Laviolette
February 27, 2020
Students working at the Memorial Union.

Variety of jobs available on campus for students

Morgan Laviolette
February 27, 2020
Cyclone Aides are undergraduate students working to make the transition to college easier on incoming freshmen.

Cyclone Aides promote Iowa State through student experience

Morgan Laviolette
February 22, 2020
Iowa States sexual education courses provide students with in-depth knowledge to incorporate positive sexual behavior in their daily lives. 

Sex education courses to encourage positive sexual behavior

Morgan Laviolette
February 15, 2020
Iowa State’s dining centers work to feed thousands daily while maintaining sustainable efforts

Iowa State’s dining centers work to feed thousands daily while maintaining sustainable efforts

Morgan Laviolette
February 11, 2020
Yabble is a mobile app designed to encourage discussion between users on various topics such as politics, sports and entertainment. 

New “Yabble” app encourages positive discussion among users

Morgan Laviolette
February 10, 2020
Ames Animal Shelter centerpiece

Ames Animal Shelter makes adoptions easy for community members and students

Morgan Laviolette
January 27, 2020
The Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) created a student recovery branch last semester to connect students to resources.

Collegiate Recovery Community sets goals for a bright future

Morgan Laviolette
January 21, 2020
Iowa State students have been given free access to Grammarly premium.

Grammarly Premium to improve writing at Iowa State

Morgan Laviolette
January 15, 2020
Kaylinh Luong, sophomore in child, adult and family services, makes sure everything has a place on her desk so it all stays organized.

Student desk organization encourages productivity and academic success

Morgan Laviolette
January 14, 2020
Student Government President Austin Graber and Vice President Vishesh Bhatia talk to Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen at the Oct. 30 Student Government meeting. Students came to talk about recent controversial events on campus and to address Wintersteen.

Student Government working on mental health initiative and improving diversity and inclusion

Morgan Laviolette
January 10, 2020
A group of faceless protesters behind a fence. Students protested discrimination on Iowa States campus earlier in the semester.

Semester of discrimination prompts change at Iowa State

Morgan Laviolette
December 12, 2019
Student organizations are in need of funding from outside sources in order to pay for events and speakers.

Student organization leaders talk funding

Morgan Laviolette
December 11, 2019
Joe Van Erdewyk is a candidate running for the Ames City Council. Van Erdewyk is running to represent Ward 4 with a platform point of creating affordable housing in Ames.

Joe Van Erdewyk’s race for Ames City Council

Morgan Laviolette
November 3, 2019
Polling locations open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. for City Council, school board and hospital trustee elections.

Ames city and school board elections open for polling

Morgan Laviolette
November 3, 2019
Bravo III underwent art restoration outside of Gerdin Business Building. The artwork was returned to its natural beauty for all to admire.

Gerdin sculpture restored to original state after weeks of work

Morgan Laviolette
October 17, 2019
Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks at a town hall hosted in the Scheman Building on Wednesday. Buttigieg discussed foreign policy, gun control, health care and finding commonality with members of the Republican Party.

Pete Buttigieg brings campaign to Iowa State with town hall

Morgan Laviolette
October 16, 2019
Pete Buttigieg speaks during his stop in Carroll, Iowa, on the Fourth of July.

Buttigieg to return to Iowa State

Morgan Laviolette
October 15, 2019
With Study Week and Finals Week quickly approaching, more resources will become available for students. Parks Library will have longer open hours, and there will be relaxing activities for students throughout the week. There will also be specific classrooms across campus reserved as quiet study rooms for students.

Parks Library renovations to facilitate student collaboration

Morgan Laviolette
October 4, 2019
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