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Farm House Museum: A piece of history gets more time in spotlight
For more than 160 years, Iowa State’s Farm House Museum has watched campus change around it. Now, visitors have a little more time to step inside and see some of the history ISU has helped preserve. “America 250: Prairie, Plows and the People’s College,” an exhibition celebrating…
The VMAs bring music’s past and present to the same stage
Madonna walked onto the MTV Video Music Awards stage Sunday night and opened with two words that immediately set the tone for the evening. “It’s Mother.” From there, the 2026 VMAs moved between music’s past and present, bringing longtime icons and newer stars together for a night…
PHOTOS: The Cyclones come back story against the Knights
Cyclones start season strong in Husker Invitational
LINCOLN, Neb. — Iowa State tennis had a great weekend in Lincoln, Neb. The team went a combined 5-1 in doubles and 7-5 in singles. Day one Millie Day, who transferred from Idaho State, was a standout player for the Cyclones Friday. In her singles match, Day came back from down a…
Highlights: Cyclones storm back to stun UCF in five-set thriller
AMES — The Cyclones rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat UCF 3-2 in their Big 12 home opener Sunday at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State moves to 8-5 (2-0 Big 12), while UCF drops to 8-4 (0-2 Big 12). Iowa State’s defense kept the Cyclones within striking distance late, while Nayeli…
Endurance through doubt: Cyclone comeback win against UCF
AMES — Iowa State endured to pull off an unlikely comeback win 3-2 against a talented UCF team Sunday night. Clutch plays on both sides of the ball were the main ingredients in the recipe for victory. The Cyclones won their first set and then found themselves down 17-13 trailing…
PHOTOS: Iowa State soccer falls 0-2 to West Virginia
Highlights: Cyclones lose defensive battle against No. 10 West Virginia
AMES — The Cyclones lost 2-0 in a defensive battle against No. 10 West Virginia on Sunday, starting conference play winless after three straight losses. The Cyclones dropped to 4-5-2 on the season, while remaining 0-3-0 in the Big 12. The Mountaineers jumped to 6-1-2 and won…
The impact of AI on startup, manufacturing and defense sectors
Dr. Tom Hall, director of defense for Jabil and former United States Army Ranger, discussed the challenges and advantages of artificial intelligence in startup, manufacturing and defense sectors at the Memorial Union on Monday. Hall utilized his experience from his first job at…
GPSS discuss Flock cameras, graduate funding and special elections
The Iowa State University Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) met Monday to discuss campus safety, along with GPSS elections and funding. ISU Police Chief Michael Newton visited the Senate to discuss campus safety & Flock/ALPR (Automated License Plate Readers) camera…
Meet U.S. Senate candidate Thomas Lahen
Thomas Lahen, a third-party U.S. Senate candidate running in Iowa, shared his stances and policy proposals on agriculture, veterans, campaign finance and income tax ahead of the Nov. 3 election. In 2018, Lahen was the first libertarian to hold an elected partisan office in Iowa…