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How KATSEYE members are going “MIA” while still keeping girl groups relevant

The viral K-pop sensation KATSEYE currently has two members on hiatus despite their growing success. KATSEYE is a six-member girl group, heavily inspired by K-pop. They are known for their high-energy dances and have members from the United States, Switzerland, the Philippines…

All the way from Koshu, Japan

In “Where the Wild Things Are,” the main character, Max, finds himself in a new land filled with creatures and things he didn’t know. Yet, he found his way through the chaos. Ninth grade student Chihara Sakamoto from Koshu City, Japan, found herself drawn to the book, which she…

“Iowa Weird Vol. 2” brings Iowa’s strange stories to Ames

As October approaches, Iowa’s ghost stories are something a little closer to home. Hayseed Press, a Cedar Falls-based independent publisher, will bring its recently released anthology “Iowa Weird Vol. 2” to Ames for an event at Dog Eared Books Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. The collection…

Dolly Parton Night celebrates music, film and philanthropy

Pink, rhinestones and cowboy boots will take over the Women’s and Gender Studies department Friday as students gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. Iowa State’s women’s and gender studies department will host a Dolly Parton-themed night Friday. The event will…

PHOTOS: Repair Café at the Student Innovation Center

ISU Repair Café helps repair items, educates students

The annual Iowa State University Repair Café was held at the Student Innovation Center (SIC) Wednesday. The Repair Café is a collaboration between multiple campus organizations and the Ames Repair Café, where students, faculty and staff can bring in items to be repaired by…

Cyclones look to get in win column against Mountaineers

AMES — Iowa State soccer will continue to seek its first conference win Sunday when No. 10 West Virginia comes to Ames for a showdown at noon. The Cyclones fell 2-1 to Houston Thursday night. Now at 4-4-2 this season and on a two-game skid to open Big 12 play, Iowa State finds…

Cyclones host UCF for Big 12 Conference home opener

AMES — Hilton Coliseum will host the Iowa State volleyball team in its Big 12 Conference matchup against UCF, Sunday at 4 p.m. The game will be streamed on ESPN+. Last season, the Cyclones went 7-2 in conference play at Hilton, and they are looking to duplicate that type of…

Small Business Spotlight: Ames Silversmithing

Standing apart from the many other storefronts and businesses on Main Street is Ames Silversmithing. Opened in August 1976, originally at 130 Main St. before moving to 220 Main St. the next year, Ames Silversmithing is family-owned and operated by Gary Youngberg, his wife Karen…

Highlights: Cyclones shut out DMACC to start the fall season

AMES — The Cyclone softball team won 7-0 against Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Wednesday at the Cyclone Sports Complex thanks to timely hitting and excellent pitching. After 10 innings of play, the Cyclones held DMACC scoreless while only allowing 3 hits in the game.…

What we learned in Week 4 against Utah

AMES — Iowa State fell to No. 15 Utah 31-17 on its home turf at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday. The passing game was the most active it has been all year, but Iowa State had a hard time generating offense, especially on first and third down. Iowa State tried fighting back in the…

Offensive woes define Iowa State loss against No. 15 Utah

AMES — Iowa State hosted the No. 15 Utah Utes at Jack Trice Stadium, and looked to shock the Big 12 and pull off a surprising upset. At halftime, the Cyclones were down 24-3, with their only points coming on a Kyle Konrardy 47-yard field goal. With the field covered in mud and…