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ISU Blood Drive: Saving lives in times of shortage

ISU Blood Drive: Saving lives in times of shortage Every semester, the Iowa State University Blood Drive holds the largest student-run blood drive in the nation. The Memorial Union will open its doors to students and community members to donate blood for the American Red Cross…

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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…

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