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Police armed, ISU Alert set up Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
One year ago today, a Virginia Tech student shot and killed 32 fellow students before killing himself. In the wake of this event and others of its kind, universities around the country have implemented new policies to tighten security in an effort to predict and prevent violence on their own campuses.

Student counselors retool Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
One year after the Virginia Tech shootings, Iowa State's Student Counseling Services is continuing to make the changes necessary to prevent violence on campus. Terry Mason, director of Student Counseling Services, said he knew the organization had to make changes after the shootings.

Candidate would change focus of Multicultural Affairs Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
V. Cortez Henderson wants to bring her "presence" to the Multicultural Student Affairs office at Iowa State and change the way all students are represented from the inside out. Henderson, the first of four candidates being considered for the position of assistant dean of students and director of the MSA office, spoke at an open forum at the Union Drive Community Center on Tuesday.

ISU campus to be made smoke-free by new ban Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The ISU campus will be smoke-free starting July 1. Gov. Chet Culver signed a bill Tuesday that will essentially ban smoking in all public places across the state. The ban will go into effect on July 1 of this year. According to Section 3.2.d of the bill, smoking would be prohibited on "school grounds, including parking lots, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, and any other outdoor area under the control of a public or private educational facility, including inside any vehicle located on such school grounds.

GSB thanks leaving members, welcomes incoming leaders Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The executives of the 2007-08 Government of the Student Body were sent out in style at an inauguration dinner Tuesday night. Tahira Hira, executive assistant to the president and the keynote speaker, said the university administration was very appreciative of what GSB has done this year.

New pollution standards criticized for continuing to be too indulgent Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The Environmental Protection Agency set a new standard last month for the amount of pollution-forming ozone allowed into the air, but environmental health experts have criticized the new standard as being too tolerant of dangerous pollutants. The new standard is the most demanding to date.

Adviser speaks on military changes Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Department of Defense operations have changed rapidly in the last century, a speaker said Tuesday. Jack Bell, deputy undersecretary of defense and principal adviser to the secretary of defense, said much of that change has come from recent interactions with enemies of the United States.

ISU Police Blotter Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
April 13 (reported at 12:35 a.m.) Max Laubenthal, 19, of Bancroft, was cited for underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 12:48 a.m.). Daniel Bearden, 20, of Gladbrook, was cited for underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 12:49 a.m.). Eliezer Ramirez, 18, 2140 Martin Hall, was cited for underage possession of alcohol.

WAITE: A shooter's shoes, and leaving them Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Editors' note: Because of the sensitive nature of this column, we encourage you to read it in its entirety, along with the accompanying column. Names in this piece have been changed to protect individuals' identities. After the Northern Illinois shootings this February, a lot of people started speculating about the shooter's motivation, but I think I've actually been in his shoes.

HILLMAN: One man's tale should start our conversations Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
We got Bill Waite's column almost two months ago. We read it. We talked about it. We read it again, and talked about it some more. We were stumped. We wanted to put this piece in the paper. It's well-written. It's honest, almost to a fault. But more importantly, it's a voice that's missing from the conversation on school violence and shootings.

LETTER: Todd and Peterson need to own up to their hands in Veishea failure Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
There are two things I'd like to address: First, a poll on the Iowa State Daily Web site asking students their opinion of this year's Veishea events makes one thing clear: it was not by any stretch of the imagination a "success." A staggering 91 percent of students found last week's festival lackluster in comparison to those previous.

LETTER: Open your eyes - Veishea is no longer a student-focused event Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Veishea is a joke. I'm not sure if it's still billed as such, but at least when I came to Iowa State in 2003 it was "the largest student run festival in the country." How is Veishea "for the students"? It's merely an eyesore to navigate around campus to get to class and a public relations stunt for the university.

Political health plans Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
With the baby boomer generation aging, health insurance is taking center stage in this presidential election. Steffen Schmidt, university professor of political science, said health care is going to be "a big issue" in the upcoming election. "The politicians are talking about health insurance because a lot of Americans are worried about it," Schmidt said.

Mouth-to-mouth gets kiss of death from AHA Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The days of mouth-to-mouth contact may be over - when it comes to CPR, that is. New research released last week by the American Heart Association indicates that hands-only CPR may be just as effective as the traditional method of chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breaths.

Medications available to treat allergies Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The days of winter weather are almost behind us, but some students may feel they're suffering from a cold, with watery eyes and a runny nose. If you're one of them, you may actually be suffering from allergies. According to WebMD, allergies are an abnormal response of the immune system to allergens such as mold and pollen.

Partial Success Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The ISU wrestling team exited the arena before Iowa received its NCAA Tournament trophy. Iowa State left the Scottrade Center in St. Louis last month with its ultimate goal still yet to be attained. But with the team now beginning off-season competition, coach Cael Sanderson and the Cyclones have greater expectations for a national title in 2009.

Cyclones plow Cornhuskers in grand 6th inning Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The ISU softball team snapped Nebraska's streak of 139 games without losing by run rule and has now won back-to-back Big 12 games for the first time this season. With winds of 30 to 45 mph straight out to left field, the Cyclones followed up Saturday's 4-1 win over Oklahoma State with a 13-4 victory over the Cornhuskers at the Southwest Athletic Complex on Tuesday.

Punter anticipates new blood in kicking game next season Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Mike Brantner wants off the field. He's in the minority if there are enough kickers to have one. The senior punter returns to the Cyclones spearheading a kicking squad that features him as the sole veteran. "Hopefully, this year I play a little less," said Brantner.

Plane veers off runway in Congo, bursts into flames Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
GOMA, Congo (AP) - A Congolese jetliner with about 85 people aboard crashed on takeoff Tuesday, careening off a runway into a busy neighborhood and bursting into flames, officials said. Witnesses reported dozens of bodies at the crash site in this city in eastern Congo.

Bombings kill nearly 60 in Sunni areas of Iraq Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
BAGHDAD (AP) - Bombings blamed on al-Qaida in Iraq tore through market areas in Baghdad and outside the capital on Tuesday, killing nearly 60 people and shattering weeks of relative calm in Sunni-dominated areas. The bloodshed - in four cities as far north as Mosul and as far west as Ramadi - struck directly at U.

State Department warns diplomats of compulsory Iraq duty Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department is warning U.S. diplomats they may be forced to serve in Iraq next year and says it will soon start identifying prime candidates for jobs at the Baghdad embassy and outlying provinces, according to a cable obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.

Pope Benedict XVI lands in America Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI arrived Tuesday in the United States to a presidential handshake and enthusiastic cheering, a warm welcome that followed the pontiff's candid admission hours earlier that he is "deeply ashamed" of the clergy sex abuse scandal that has rocked the American church.

Texas defends separation of polygamist sect kids from moms Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
ELDORADO, Texas (AP) - State officials Tuesday defended their decision to suddenly separate mothers from many of the children taken in a raid on a polygamist ranch in West Texas. Texas Children's Protective Services spokeswoman Marleigh Meisner said the separation was made Monday after they decided that children are more truthful in interviews about possible abuse if their parents are not around.

Army creates new units to help wounded soldiers get better Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) - Command Sgt. Maj. David Allard used to break down Army troops to prepare them for the rigors of the infantry. But after suffering a brain injury in Iraq, he got a new assignment: helping rebuild wounded soldiers so they could return to duty.

French bill takes aim at those who glamorize the ultra-thin Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
PARIS (AP) - In image-conscious France, it may soon be a crime to glamorize the ultra-thin. A new French bill cracks down on Web sites that advise anorexics on how to starve - and could be used to hit fashion industry heavyweights, too. The groundbreaking bill, adopted Tuesday by Parliament's lower house, recommends fines of up to $71,000 and three-year prison sentences for offenders who encourage "extreme thinness.

Veishea rescheduled for weather Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
If you thought the dates of Veishea 2009 were set in stone, think again. Instead of running during the scheduled week of March 30 through April 5, Veishea 2009 will now take place April 13 through April 19. After battling unwelcoming weather during Veishea 2008, individuals from the Veishea advisory council, ISU administration and current Veishea executive board all agreed a change in dates was necessary.

New sirens to replace Ames storm alert system Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Iowa State and the city of Ames are spending about $150,000 each to replace the city's storm warning system with the Citywide Mass Emergency Communications System. The system will include five voice-capable sirens on the ISU campus, which should allow police to broadcast emergency information more easily.

Recipients of Sloss Award recognized Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The 2008 Margaret Sloss Gender Equity Award Ceremony and Open House was held Thursday. The award was given to those exercising efforts to improve equality on campus. "Iowa State University isn't doing so wonderful with the enrollment of females and retention of female students, staff and faculty," said Penny Rice, director of the Margaret Sloss Women's Center.

BSA discusses merits of merit system Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
A group of students aimed to educate the masses Thursday about the need for affirmative action in the university admissions process. Students handed out information at the Union Drive Community Center and tried to show what university life would be like without minorities on campus, by wearing orange and refusing to speak in classes.

LEWIS: Fly with pride Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
We have got to find a better way to travel. Pneumatic tubes, teleportation, flying carpets, something. Because airport security is effectively ruining air travel. Starting this week, John F. Kennedy and Los Angeles International Airports will begin use of "whole body imaging" technology, according to CNN.

MICHELS: Local bands even more favorable this year Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Last weekend, while I was stumbling my way to Angie's Kitchen, I passed by Bali Satay, and out of its door strode Parker Griggs, the lead singer of Radio Moscow. I caught him by surprise and yelled "Radio Moscow!" at the top of my lungs followed by the double point, which translates as "I respect you, man.

LETTER: Hostility to Frederick caused by liberals who fear his conservatism Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
We read with interest and approval Ryan Frederick's article on the condition of this state's Legislature on Tuesday. With all due respect to Mr. Zikra's letter later on in the week (Thursday's "Frederick is terribly misinformed, forgoes all critical thinking"), we must totally disagree.

LETTER: Luttrell: Let's start a dialogue in 2008 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
As of April 15, a new year began in your Government of the Student Body officials. I want to start a dialogue that can grow within the next year between GSB and the student body. My door is always open to any student who wants to discuss issues on campus, no matter how big or small.

LETTER: Sorry to everyone about Veishea (except Veishea committee) Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Veishea 2008. Who do you blame? The student Veishea committee? The student committee advisers? Wristbands? The weather? It seems no one on campus was satisfied with this year's Veishea "celebration." The dust has settled, the clock is up and the votes are in.

LETTER: Nobody will enforce the ban; I'll keep smoking on campus Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The banning of smoking in restaurants can be understandable. There could be children in restaurants, and as a smoker, I can tell you that eating while smoke billows in your face is not very pleasant, nor appetizing. Should business owners be allowed to decide which legal activities go on in the business they own and run? I believe they should, but I can at least understand the rationale behind banning smoking in restaurants.

EDITORIAL: It just makes cents Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Gov. Chet Culver's recent decision to pass the smoking ban has us asking the question, how much is your next nicotine fix worth? Tuesday's ban prohibits smoking in most public places, except outdoor areas of bars, outdoor areas of county fairs and the Iowa State Fair, farm tractors, retail tobacco stores, private clubs that have no employees and the gambling floors of casinos.

EDITORIAL: Warming up to Veishea Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
University officials and Veishea organizers have announced that next year's Veishea dates that were once set in stone have now changed. After this year's cold weather and cancellation of many outdoor events, they have made the decision to move Veishea 2009 from March 30-April 5 to April 13-19.

Free concert at Forker Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
This Saturday, the fourth annual Freeman Spring Concert will feature four local bands and two bands that performed on the 2006 Warped Tour - Dropping Daylight and Amber Pacific. Thomas Shaw, senior in mechanical engineering and president of the Freeman Alumni Committee, said the committee started with a short list of about 10 possible headliners.

Spring heats up for QB hopefuls Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
We know Phillip Bates can catch the ball, but can he throw it? On Saturday, ISU fans will get the answer to that and an exam book full of questions when the Cyclones take the field for the first time at their annual spring football game. "I'm pretty excited," Bates said.

Roster rundown Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Quarterback Austen Arnaud, 6-3, 222, So. Phillip Bates, 6-2, 209, So. Arnaud, who saw significant playing time down the stretch last season, and Bates, who played wide receiver a year ago, will battle it out for the starting job. Chizik has not ruled out playing two quarterbacks to replace Bret Meyer, who started his last 48 games as a Cyclone.

Softball to host No. 8 Sooners, could stretch winning streak Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
As if improving its record in each of the last three seasons wasn't hard enough, the ISU softball team has had to do it against five teams ranked in the top 25 this season. Things don't get any easier this weekend, when the Cyclones (26-19, 3-6 Big 12) welcome No.

ISU track teams split to compete in Iowa, California Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Once again, the ISU men's and women's track and field teams will be split up across the country, with athletes competing in Iowa and California over the weekend. While their teammates compete on the West Coast, the sprinters will be close to home, participating in the Hawkeye Invitational in Iowa City on Saturday.

Cyclones wrap up regular season with Kansas road trip Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
There is a lot at stake for the ISU tennis team this weekend. When the Cyclones (4-12, 0-9 Big 12) face Kansas and Kansas State in its final regular season meets this season, they will have the opportunity to end their streak of six consecutive 7-0 losses, win their first conference meet in 64 attempts and send their seniors out on a positive note.

Polygamous-sect hearing in Texas descends into farce Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) - A court hearing to decide the fate of the 416 children swept up in a raid on a West Texas polygamous sect descended into farce Thursday, with hundreds of lawyers in two packed buildings shouting objections and the judge struggling to maintain order.

Nearly 1 in 5 troops has mental problems after war service Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
ASHINGTON (AP) _ Roughly one in every five U.S. troops who have survived the bombs and other dangers of Iraq and Afghanistan now suffers from major depression or post-traumatic stress, an independent study said Thursday. It estimated the toll at 300,000 or more.

Pope meets with victims of clergy sex abuse Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI, after urging bishops, priests and parishioners to heal the wounds caused by the clergy sex abuse scandal, talked and prayed privately with survivors Thursday in what was believed to be a first-ever meeting between a pontiff and abuse victims.

Oklahoma sheriff charged with using inmates as sex slaves Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
ARAPAHO, Okla. (AP) - Authorities have charged a western Oklahoma sheriff with coercing and bribing female inmates so he could use them in a sex-slave operation run out of his jail. Custer County Sheriff Mike Burgess resigned Wednesday just as state prosecutors filed 35 felony charges against him, including 14 counts of second-degree rape, seven counts of forcible oral sodomy and five counts of bribery by a public official.

Harper, Pierce named 2009 Veishea co-chairs Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The two general co-chairs for the 2009 Veishea celebration have been named. The individuals are Elyse Harper, senior in psychology, and Mark Pierce, sophomore in agricultural business. Both served as Veishea chairs this year - Harper was the campus and community involvement co-chairwoman, and Pierce was the catering committee co-chairman.

Movie sparks intelligent design debate Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The debate raging in the scientific community - evolution vs. intelligent design - came back to Ames with the premiere of a new documentary, and a special guest. The movie "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" documents how people researching intelligent design in their professional fields are ostracized and released from work and how the scientific community tries to prevent intelligent design from being taught.

2nd assistant dean candidate presents platform at forum Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
If Michael Benitez didn't know the detailed issues facing the Multicultural Student Affairs Office at Iowa State before Friday, he does now. Benitez, who currently serves as the dean of intercultural development and director of the David A. Portlock Black Cultural Center at Lafayette College in Easton, Penn.

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