Local News in Ames

Iowa State’s Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair

Iowa State University hosted the fall semester Business, Industry and Technology (BIT) Fair Wednesday inside Hilton Coliseum. Students from a multitude of majors attended the fair, which focused on majors from Health and Human Sciences, Business and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Any…

StuGov experiences internal conflicts over dress code and communication

Student Government’s meeting Wednesday started with Senator Matt Miller sharing his thoughts on Speaker of the Senate Claire Hartley and Vice Speaker of the Senate Ryker Markus during open forum. “Actions so far have just reflected the most important thing being optics and…

PHOTOS: Internet preacher Sister Cindy visits Iowa State University

PHOTOS: A different look at the Business, Industry, and Tech Career Fair

A lecture on the political philosophy of the USA

Dr. Scott Samuelson, a Hiett Prize winner and Iowa State professor, gave a lecture for the America 250 series on the political philosophy of the Declaration of Independence at the Memorial Union Tuesday. “What does it mean to be an American now, and does the Declaration of…

Council moves forward on housing, social district and data center committee

AMES — The Ames City Council moved forward with a 97-unit housing development along Ontario Street, established a downtown social district, appointed members to a committee studying data centers and directed staff to prepare changes to electric rates during its meeting Tuesday.…

Iowa State wrestling sanctioned by NCAA for tampering and impermissible contact

AMES — The Iowa State wrestling program is involved in tampering and impermissible contact violations, according to a statement released by the NCAA. Cyclone Regional Training Center (CRTC) assistant coach Chris Perry had contact with two student-athletes, one of whom had not…

PHOTOS: Engineering Career Fair presents opportunities for students

Response to Shahbaz: Relax, we have time to build climate solutions

Chill out, y’all. We’re going to be fine. The U.S. is leading the way in clean energy investment, flood mitigation and preventative infrastructure. Yet last week, Opinions Editor Daniyal Shahbaz wrote that, “We are vastly unprepared for the climate disasters to come.” As a…

Finding a balance: Working as a full-time student

College students face a range of daily pressures, from academic demands to financial concerns and balancing school with work. One out of every three students works part-time at Iowa State. There are plenty of struggles students face during their four years of undergrad. “Working…

Daily Horoscope Sept. 23: Addressing the elephant in the room

Aries Working with other people may be the gateway to finally finishing a project, Aries. Make plans with friends tonight or stay open to meeting someone new. The stars know you’ve been wanting to. Taurus Don’t be afraid to speak your mind when it comes to what you want. Get out…

Cyclones in the NFL: Week 2

AMES — Week two of the NFL season wrapped up Monday, and across the league, Cyclone alumni suited up. Notably, Brock Purdy had an impeccable game against the Dolphins and threw for over 90% completion rate. Chargers tight end Charlie Kolar was injured in Sunday’s game and will be…