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Review: Taylor Swift expertly mixes fact, fiction and genre in surprise album release
Taylor Swift's latest release, "folklore," surprised fans with timing and sound. Courtesy of Republic Records Taylor Swift’s storytelling and songwriting ability is unmatched in the pop music industry and her ability to dance between genres is just as impressive. These skills remain strong throughout her eighth studio album “folklore,” which she released as a surprise July 24.
Wells: Reflecting on my time as editor-in-chief
Editor-in-Chief Annie Wells wraps up her semester working for the Daily by reflecting on what she's learned and accomplished. Caitlin Yamada/ Iowa State Daily This week, I am finishing up my last week as the editor-in-chief of the Iowa State Daily. While this year has not ended in the way I had imagined, I can tell you for sure that this academic year has changed my life for the better and taught me so many lessons about leadership, teamwork and collaboration.
Wells: I broke my foot during a pandemic
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells reflects on her time at an immediate care center for getting her fractured foot examined during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wells reflects on the amount of dedication health care workers have, especially throughout these unprecedented times. Annelise Wells/Iowa State Daily As I l limped my way into an immediate care center in my home state of Illinois, I was met with markings on the ground, people directing every movement I made and a thermometer placed by my forehead.
Wells: Five ways to beat the social distancing boredom blues
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells writes about five ways she is keeping busy while social distancing. Courtesy of Pikrepo It's been weeks of social distancing, and while it's super important and I encourage everyone to stay home as much as possible, the stir-craziness has definitely started to set in. Whether you are still in Ames or back in your hometown, it's starting to get hard to be creative when you can't hang out with your friends, family or anyone outside of your immediate home.
Review: Five Seconds of Summer find their mature sound on 'CALM'
Design by Peter Lemken Four-piece, Australian pop-rock group Five Seconds of Summer (5SOS) has grown up a lot since their formation in 2011. Their latest album "CALM" is the culmination of years of experience in the music industry, lots of personal growth and some hard lessons learned. Their newest release plays with genre expertly, which, if not done right, could easily turn into a disjointed mess.
Gov. Reynolds discusses testing for long-term care facilities, the public
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced at her April 22 press conference that a strike team will test employees at long-term care facilities in Tama County, and the first Test Iowa public drive thru site will open April 25. Reynolds also announced 107 new cases in that state of Iowa, for a total of 3,748 positive cases. A total of 84 counties have positive cases of COVID-19, with no new counties being added in the past day. There are seven new deaths from COVID-19 in Iowa, which brings the total number to 90.
Wells: Finding a healthy balance with social media
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells writes about how she has found a way to minimize her time being on social media. Courtesy of playb One of the hardest parts about being a journalist is constantly being surrounded by news, updates and posts around the clock. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my job, but it definitely takes a mental health toll after months and even years of constantly being plugged in not just for pleasure and fun, but also for work.
Wells: Learning to love yoga
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells writes about her experience with yoga and encourages others to give it a try. Jackie Norman/Iowa State Daily Before I took my first yoga class through Iowa State Recreation Services, I was really nervous.
Wells: Take social distancing seriously
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells encourages others to take social distancing seriously. She writes that the quicker we follow directions and take this seriously, the better the situation will turn out. Courtesy of Flickr Like many of you, most of my days have been almost completely consumed with online media.
President Wintersteen updates community on campus service refunds
Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen addressed payments for campus services and what refunds can be given during the time of online instruction in an email sent March 30. Partial refunds are available for course fees, residence hall contracts, dining contracts and student parking. "Iowa State will refund 40 percent of residence hall contracts, as well as course fees, for the spring semester," Wintersteen said in the email.
88 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths reported in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 88 more positive cases of COVID-19, making a total of 424 positive cases in Iowa. There have been a total of 6,162 negative tests conducted, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. According to IDPH, two deaths were reported of Iowans with COVID-19 on the night of March 29. One death was from an elderly adult from Linn County and the other an elderly adult from Washington County.
Wells: Talk with us, your voice matters
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells encourages students to reach out to the Iowa State Daily and let us know what they are doing during this time of online classes and social distancing. Courtesy of Flickr With classes being online and social distancing being encouraged throughout the world, Cyclones who were once centered in Ames may have also dispersed from our college town. Even though we all may not be together, we are still an Iowa State community.
Wells: We are here for you
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells shares a reminder that the Iowa State Daily is here for the public as a source of information during the coming weeks of online classes. Courtesy of Pxfuel Iowa State recently announced that classes will move online rather than face-to-face for the two weeks after spring break. With this change comes a lot of questions, and since this is a new area for all of us, everyone is trying their best to come up with answers that are logical, reasonable and, above all, safe.
BTS brings the nostalgia on latest album
Design by Peter Lemken “Map of the Soul: 7” is a journey through Korean group BTS’ history and their rise to stardom. This massive album takes you on this journey through the different members’ individual songs and a variety of pop-inspired tracks. This is BTS’ fourth studio album, and it comes in with an astounding tracklist of 20 songs, featuring a digital version of their single "ON" that features artist Sia.
Wells: Getting rid of the stigmas around therapy and mental health
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells believes that people should normalize the conversation about mental health and therapy. Courtesy of Katarzyna Bialasiewicz When you aren't feeling well, maybe you think you sprained your ankle, have a cold or something feels off, often you go to a doctor for a checkup. This is pretty common and no one would blink an eye if you tell them you are going to a doctor's appointment for these reasons.
Wells: Iced coffee isn't a meal
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells argues that iced coffee doesn't count as a full meal. She writes that while social media glorifies it, counting iced coffee as a meal is unhealthy. Amber Mohmand/Iowa State Daily I am a hypocrite for writing this column. However, it's been something I have been thinking about a lot lately, and something I have been trying to improve on. I see a lot of people my age dealing with this, and I think it's important we have a bit of wake-up call.
Wells: Learn to love doing things alone
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells encourages people to get comfortable with doing things on their own. She writes that while it can be scary at first, after a while it can be something to look forward to. Courtesy of Peakpx The independence that coming to college brings is exciting, but at times also intimidating. Being in a whole new place, and for some people a brand new state or country, means there's a lot of new people you don't know and a lot of places you haven't been.
Wells: What I learned by writing a column about root beer
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells writes about what she learned writing about root beer. She believes that people should learn to appreciate the little things in life as well. Garrett Heyd/Iowa State Daily A goal of mine this semester is to write a weekly column. As editor-in-chief, I don't write as much as I used to and I want to make sure my writing skills, and portfolio, stay up to date and sharp. My staff always jokes about my root beer obsession.
Wells: My root beer tier list and indulging in fun
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells takes a different route in her writing and decides to write about something else she feels passionately about, root beer. Courtesy of Pexels One of my goals this semester was to write a weekly column, and up until this week I could find something I was passionate about to write about. I have written about the importance of being informed before caucusing, the Iowa State Daily's goals for this semester and my own personal story of getting to this point in my life.
Wells: Be informed when you caucus
Columnist Annelise Wells argues that while it is important to caucus, people should also do their research. She writes that you should form your own opinions based on your own research. Courtesy of Flickr With the Iowa caucuses less than a week away, candidates are focusing on this weekend for a last push in Iowa before the state's first-in-the-nation primary.
Halsey explores her artist persona on "Manic"
Design by Peter Lemken After three years since her last studio album release, Halsey returns to the spotlight with “Manic,” showcasing her poignant lyrical ability through some of her most vulnerable tracks to date. "When I made ‘Manic,’ I dove into those parts of me that weren't healed yet and I said, 'No, I'm not gonna wait 'til later,” Halsey said from a stage at Capitol Records, according to a Billboard article.
Wells: How I found my place at the Iowa State Daily
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells writes about joining the Iowa State Daily as a freshman and working her way up throughout her time. She encourages others to join the Daily to see how it can change their life like it changed hers. Caitlin Yamada/ Iowa State Daily Whenever I return to my hometown of Naperville, Illinois, for school breaks, I find myself digging through old boxes of things in my bedroom.
Wells: Benefits of joining the editorial board
Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells encourages people to apply to the ISD Editorial Board. Iowa State Daily With so much going on at Iowa State's campus and within the world in general, there's a lot to think about, consider and form opinions on. Sometimes it can also feel like your voice isn't being heard with so many people sharing their opinions all the time in real life and on social media. A main goal of journalism is to create public discussion and public discourse.
Wells: Visions for next semester
2019-2020 Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells. Caitlin Yamada/ Iowa State Daily Welcome back to campus, Cyclones. I hope everyone had a restful, relaxing winter break. I can't believe that it's already time to start second semester; time is flying by so quickly, and hopefully the cold winter will also go just as fast. Here at the Iowa State Daily, we had a busy fall semester, and we aren't planning on slowing down anytime soon.
10s of the 10s: The Wombats' 'Glitterbug' paints a harsh picture of modern-day romance
Design by Maria Albers In “Glitterbug,” The Wombats paint a bleak look into relationships in the modern technological age with grace, grit and a sparkle of synth. “Glitterbug” is the fourth album of the indie-rock group, following up their second and break-out album “A Guide to Love, Loss and Desperation.” The three-man band’s tongue-in-cheek goofy tone decreases in “Glitterbug,” as their coming-of-age story through the eyes of lead singer and guitarist Matthew Murphy.
Letter from the Editor: Reflecting and moving forward
Editor-in-Chief Annie Wells wraps up her semester working for the Daily by reflecting on what she's learned and accomplished. Caitlin Yamada/ Iowa State Daily At the beginning of the semester, it's hard to imagine making it through the long weeks ahead. Finals Week seems like a year away, and the daunting amount of work between August and December seems near impossible and never-ending. But the next thing you know, you blink, it's already almost Dead Week and you have no idea where the time went.
Wells: Use break to your advantage
Editor-in-Chief Annie Wells believes fall break is a good time to look back at the things we take for granted and show kindness and thanks toward others. Iowa State Daily Fall break falls late this year, causing students, faculty and staff alike to exhaustingly shuffle through this week with a week free of classes on the horizon. It's been a long semester so far, and a break is well-deserved.
Wells: Twitter's 'cancel culture' is toxic
Editor-in Chief Annelise Wells argues "cancel culture" is a toxic phenomena on Twitter that should not be tolerated. Wells believes people should be given the chance to grow and learn from their mistakes, rather than be "canceled" and denounced on Twitter. There are benefits and drawbacks to more people living their lives on Twitter and constantly being connected online.
Wells: Self-care looks different for everyone
Editor-in-Chief Annie Wells urges college students to take time out of their busy lives to partake in self-care. Wells believes students should find out what self-care looks like to them personally, despite how society portrays it. Megan Dale/Iowa State Daily Between classes, first and second jobs, trying to get enough sleep and attempting to have a social life, self-care is often thrown to the wayside for a lot of college students.
Wells: Show your support and awareness on Bisexuality Visibility Day
A parade participant dressed as Jesus holds a sign showing his support for the LGBTQIA+ community during the Des Monies Pride Parade on June 9. The parade started at the Iowa Capitol Building and traveled down Grand Avenue in the East Village. Grant Tetmeyer/Iowa State Daily Since 1999, Bisexual Visibility Day, or International Celebrate Bisexuality Day, has been celebrated on Sept. 23.
Wells: Don't let expectations ruin your reality
Columnist and Editor-and-Chief Annie Wells urges readers to prioritize their own happiness by focusing on doing what they love, instead of what they think is expected of them. Wells believes that if you stick to what you enjoy doing, expectations won't ruin your reality. Courtesy of Pixabay As the first weekend of the school year approaches, it can be easy to get wrapped up in what you think you "should" be doing on a Friday night.
Letter from the editor: New beginnings
2019-2020 Editor-in-Chief Annelise Wells. Caitlin Yamada/ Iowa State Daily Hello Cyclones, It's nice to meet you. My name is Annelise Wells (but most people call me Annie) and I am the editor-in-chief of the Iowa State Daily for the 2019-2020 school year. I am originally from Naperville, Illinois and am a junior double majoring in journalism and mass communication and international studies. I joined the Daily staff before I started as a freshman here, so you could say I was eager to get started.
Big Boy: On the (rail)road again
Carroll residents reflect on train ride; Union Pacific Big Boy to make 2nd stop in Carroll Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 Locomotive will chug through Carroll Friday — its second stop here. The first took place on July 15. Several Carroll residents recently spent a day on the train as it traveled from Omaha to Boone. Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 Locomotive stopped in Carroll July 15 and will ride through again Friday.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy to stop in Carroll Monday
Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 Locomotive, the largest steam locomotive in the world, will stop in Carroll on Monday and again on Aug. 2. The Experience the Union Pacific Rail Car — a new, multimedia walk-through exhibition that details both the railroad’s past and the story of the railroad world today — is accompanying the Big Boy on its tour. • • July 12, 2019 Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 Locomotive will make two stops in Carroll in the coming weeks.
Reynolds visits with Manning business owners
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds stands at the Iowa sculpture in Manning during a visit there Monday. (Photos by Caitlin Yamada) Jaime England, owner of The Market Place in Manning, speaks to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds about the founding of The Market Place during Reynolds’ visit to Manning Monday. Ron Reischl of Manning tells Reynolds about the thriving businesses in Manning. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds receives a brick from Manning’s Main Street during her visit to Manning Monday. Iowa Gov.
How to be civil online
Panel discusses social media etiquette Luke Woosley (left), a Carroll High School student, and Joshua Tigges (second from left), a Kuemper Catholic High School student, speak about how teens use social media differently than adults during a social media civility panel held June 19 at DMACC in Carroll.
Lecturer to speak on relationship between technology, sleep and health
Smartphone tied chain with lock on wooden table, gadget and digital devices detox concept Courtesy of Julia_Sudnitskaya/Getty Images Brian Luke Seaward, faculty member at the Graduate Institute and executive director of the Paramount Wellness Institute, will be discussing the relationship between sleep, stress and technology in his lecture Tuesday night.
Final candidate in College of Engineering dean searched announced
Karen Thole of Pennsylvania State University has been announced as the fifth and final candidate in the search for the next James L. and Katherine S. Melsa dean of Iowa State's College of Engineering. Thole will visit Iowa State from Tuesday to Thursday. Thole will also be hosting an open forum from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium in Howe Hall where she will meet with Iowa State students, faculty, staff, community members and stakeholders.
Fourth finalist announced in College of Engineering dean search
W. Samuel Easterling of Virgina Tech is the fourth of five finalists in the search for the next dean of Iowa State's College of Engineering. W. Samuel Easterling of Virgina Tech is the fourth of five finalists in the search for the next dean of Iowa State's College of Engineering. Photo Courtesy of Rob Schweers W. Samuel Easterling of Virginia Tech has been announced as the fourth finalist in consideration to be the next James L. and Katherine S. Melsa dean of Iowa State's College of Engineering.
Third finalist in engineering dean search announced
Erick Jones from the University of Texas at Arlington is the third of five finalists in consideration to be the next dean of Iowa State's College of Engineering. Courtesy of Rob Schweers Erick Jones, George and Elizabeth Pickett Endowed Professor of industrial, manufacturing and systems engineering, and associate dean for graduate affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington, has been announced as the third finalist in consideration to be the next James L. and Katherine S.
Spring Blood drive starts Monday
The spring blood drive will be hosted Monday through Thursday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union this week. Students, faculty and staff can stop by the blood drive anytime from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. To make an appointment ahead of time, donors can go to the American Red Cross website and enter the word "cyclones" in the zip or sponsor code box in the upper right hand corner.
Second finalist in College of Engineering dean search to visit campus
Robert Frosch, professor of civil engineering and senior associate dean of facilities and operations at Purdue University, is the second of five finalists in consideration for the next dean of Iowa State's College of Engineering. Courtesy of Rob Schweers Robert Frosch, senior associate dean of facilities and operations at Purdue University and professor of civil engineering, has been announced as the second finalist in consideration for the next James L. and Katherine S.
First finalist for College of Engineering dean search announced
Pennsylvania State's Janis Terpenny is the first of five candidates for the next dean of Iowa State's College of Engineering. Courtesy of the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost Janis Terpenny of Pennsylvania State University has been announced as the first of five candidates in consideration to be the next James L. and Katherine S. Melsa Dean of Iowa State's College of Engineering.
Dates announced for College of Engineering dean candidate visits and open forums
"We are going to make our most informed choice, but it is up to all of us to make sure this person is successful," says Luis Rico-Gutierrez, Dean of the College of Design and a cochair of the committee, at a panel about the College of Engineering dean search at Howe Hall on Nov. 27. Taylor Shaw/Iowa State Daily The five finalists for Iowa State's next James L. and Katherine S. Melsa Dean of Engineering will be coming to Ames in March for campus visits and to host open forums.
More than Mutts Preview
Chris Widga, head curator at the East Tennessee State University Museum of Natural History, will be discussing the history of dogs in America in his lecture, "More than Mutts: The History of America's Earliest Dogs." Widga's lecture will be at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union and is free. According to the Lectures Program website, Widga is involved with an international team that researches the history of early dogs. The team also studies dog domestication.
Speaker to discuss intersection of eating disorders and marginalized identities
**note, keep they/them pronouns, Thompson is non-binary Sarah Thompson will speak about their personal experiences with eating disorder recovery in their lecture "But You Don't Look Like You Have an Eating Disorder..." at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union. According to the Lectures Program Website, Thompson is an eating disorder recovery coach, a writer and a consultant. In their lecture, Thompson will also discuss personal stories after having an eating disorder for 18 years.
'Beyond the Building': Architect to lecture at Iowa State
Courtesy of College of Design website Amie Shao, principal with MASS design group, will be speaking in the College of Design not only about architecture, but how it impacts communities. In Shao's lecture titled "Beyond the Building," she will discuss recent endeavors about how architecture is discussed. The lecture will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in Kocimiski Auditorium, room 101 in the College of Design.
Astronaut to speak at Stephens Monday night
Astronaut Capt. Scott Kelly will be speaking about his space travels and the future of space exploration on Monday. Courtesy of Iowa State Lectures Program Astronaut Capt. Scott Kelly will be speaking about his experiences in space, as well as the future of space exploration, at Stephen's Auditorium on Monday night. Kelly's lecture "The Sky is Not the Limit" was moved to Stephens Auditorium due to popular demand.
New adjustable height tables at Parks Library
+2 Parks Library introduces 10 adjustable-height tables to the southwest area of the third floor. Annelise Wells/Iowa State Daily During winter break, 10 adjustable-height tables were installed in Parks Library in the southwest area of the third floor. The tables allow students to study comfortably, whether it be by sitting or standing.
Take the trip: Spring Study Abroad fair Thursday
The spring 2019 Study Abroad Fair will be held from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Thursday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. The fair will feature both Iowa State and affiliate study abroad programs to help students explore a variety of different study and travel options around the world. In addition to browsing the different programs available, students can also apply for a U.S. passport.
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