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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…
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…
Iowa State soccer hosts Utah, prepares for road trip
AMES — The Cyclones soccer team (4-5-2, 0-3 Big 12) will continue conference play when they face off against Utah (4-5-2, 1-2) in Ames Thursday. After the match, they will head on a three-game road trip. Iowa State comes off a tough first three games of Big 12 play, facing two…
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…
Mr. Beat and the implications of the Electoral College system
Matthew Beat, known as Mr. Beat online, is an educational content creator who gave a lecture for the America 250 series on the Electoral College system and its implications at the Memorial Union Tuesday. “If the nonfathers were here today, transported into a time machine 250…
Fall into fashion: Wardrobe staples
The weather is cooling off, but with unpredictable rain or sunshine each day, it’s hard to know what to wear. Fall marks a transition to cold weather clothing, from seasonal pieces to new styles. With cooler temperatures, it’s all about finding new outfits that keep you warm…