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When food disappears, more than flavor is lost

Food can disappear without leaving an empty shelf behind. Sometimes, what vanishes is a particular variety of an apple, a crop grown by a handful of farmers or a traditional ingredient passed down through generations. That is the focus of culinary historian Sarah Lohman’s book…

Cosplay club breaks stigma, offers community

Inside room 2221 on Monday in the Student Innovation Center, three colorful wigs sat in the front of a class of around 25 students. While some might think that the lecture was catered towards hairstylists, wig makers or connoisseurs of the craft, few might guess who the lecture…

Woven into campus: University Museums’ influence on Iowa State

Woven between academics and dorm buildings on Iowa State campus are university museums that offer a creative escape from normal day-to-day life. The University Museums organization oversees the Brunnier Art Museum, the Christian Petersen Art Museum, the Farm House Museum and the…

How Hispanic Heritage Month impacts students

Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes and celebrates the contributions Hispanic and Latinx Americans have made to the United States of America. It is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Johnson, and…

Iowa State looks to defend doubles title at Blue Gray Tennis Classic

AMES — Four Cyclones will head to Montgomery, Alabama, to compete in the 78th annual Blue Gray National Tennis Classic this weekend, with matches Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Cyclones competing are Julia Camblor, Alicia Dale, Suzanie Pretorius and Stanislava Shulzhenko. All…

PHOTOS: Iowa State soccer ties 1-1 with Utah

Good Cop/Bad Cop: Iowa State vs. West Virginia

Good Cop – Jackson Werts, Sports Reporter Unlike the Utes, West Virginia’s offense operates a lot more exclusively on the ground, with its starting running back Cam Cook leading the Big 12 in rushing yards and the entirety of Division I in rushing attempts this season, averaging…

Slippery conditions cause chaos as Cyclones draw against Utah

AMES — With the amount of rain in Ames this past week, wear and tear is starting to show on the field at the Cyclone Sports Complex. It certainly made conditions interesting in the Cyclones’ (4-5-3, 0-3-1 Big 12) 1-1 draw against the Utah Utes (4-5-3, 1-2-1) Thursday. The slick…

Highlights: Cyclones draw with Utah in muddy match

AMES — Iowa State (4-5-3) snapped a three-game skid in a 1-1 draw with Utah (4-5-3) Thursday night. Muddy conditions played a factor in the draw. Utah dominated the first half, and Iowa State defender Breezie Brewer fired back with a goal early in the second to tie the game…

Little Cyclones see girls’ tennis season end against Johnston

URBANDALE — The Ames High School girls’ tennis team took the court Wednesday afternoon with its season on the line. The Little Cyclones faced Johnston at Lifetime Fitness in Urbandale to try to pave their way to the state tournament. Ultimately, they came up short, losing 5-0 as…

Cyclones dive into swim and dive season against Nebraska

AMES — Iowa State’s swim and dive team will head to Lincoln, Nebraska, to take on Nebraska in its first meet of the season Friday at 4 p.m. The Cyclones gave a preview of what the season may look like at the Cardinal and Gold meet on Sept. 18, and now, Iowa State will compete...

Cyclone Football set to host West Virginia in Homecoming game

AMES — Iowa State 2-2 (0-1 Big 12) will host West Virginia 3-1 (0-1 Big 12) in Iowa State’s 114th homecoming game. Behind this game are two teams looking for their first conference win. The Cyclones and Mountaineers will kick off at 11 a.m. Saturday. The game will be on TNT,…