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Andrew: Hey there, freedom fighters. My name is Andrew Warner. I’m the founder of Mixergy, where I interview entrepreneurs about how they built their businesses. Joining me is someone who I’ve got mutual friends with, but we, uh, we don’t know each other that Well, And I’m fascinated by the business that he is in. His name is Eli Harris. He is the founder of our zero systems. They offer sustainable hot hospital grade disinfect disinfection systems.
A COVID Hanukkah
This past December, I celebrated Hanukkah in a way I never imagined. Usually I just play dreidel about half of the days and say the prayers with a party every few years. However, this year we had a party outside because of COVID-19 and included our neighbors. We waited until the sun went down. My sister and I said the prayers while we lit five candles (it was the fifth night). The prayer is: Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha’olam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tsivanu l’hadlik ner shel Hanukkah.
Joe Biden sweeps Tuesday's primary states
Former Vice President Joe Biden and former Second Lady Jill Biden speak to supporters Feb. 3 in Des Moines after the Iowa Democratic caucuses. Gabby Lucas/ Iowa State Daily Joe Biden came out of Tuesday night’s primaries as the clear victor, boosting his standing as the frontrunner in the Democratic field. Of the primaries in Florida, Illinois and Arizona, Biden won all three and increased his delegate lead over opponent Bernie Sanders.
Bill on religious freedom introduced in Iowa General Assembly
A bill on religious freedom was introduced in the Iowa Capitol that critics say could allow businesses to discriminate in providing services. Emily Blobaum/ Iowa State Daily The Iowa Senate is currently debating a bill that advocates say would protect religious liberty but opponents argue would allow for greater discrimination in the business world.
ACLU organizer encourages voters to press candidates, vote on issues
Ari Fleisig, an organizer with the American Civil Liberties Union, spoke at Iowa State on Jan. 22 about the organization's positions and the Iowa caucuses. Caitlin Yamada/ Iowa State Daily Ari Fliesig, an organizing specialist for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) delivered a lecture at the Memorial Union about the organization's “Rights for All” campaign late Wednesday.
ACLU organizer to speak on accessibility at caucuses
An American Civil Liberties Union organizer will speak on accessibility at Iowa's caucuses at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union. Courtesy of ACLU of Iowa Ari Fleisig, a national organizing specialist for the state of Iowa with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) will host a lecture at Iowa State on accessibility at Iowa’s caucuses. Fleisig will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union. The talk will focus on “rights for all” at the caucuses.
Andrew Yang focuses campaign on universal basic income
Andrew Yang was joined onstage by Evelyn Yang at the "Yangapalooza" rally ahead of the the Iowa Democratic Party's 'Liberty and Justice Celebration' Friday in Des Moines. Andrew Yang has frequently referenced his wife, a stay at home mother, for why to support universal basic income.
Former Cyclone basketball star speaks out about mental health issues
Former Cyclone basketball player Jake Sullivan came to Iowa State late Monday to talk about his personal battles with mental illness and spread awareness of the issue. Sullivan was a three-time Academic All-American and All-Big 12 selection when he played from 2000-2004. He was also nominated to Iowa State’s all-century team, he was named as one out of ten of the best players in the last 100 years. Alongside his accomplishments, he struggled with depression and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Retired U.S. Navy admiral seeks Democratic nod for Senate in race against Joni Ernst
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons A new Democrat has entered the race to take on incumbent Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Red Oak. Retired Vice Admiral Mike Franken announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the 2020 U.S. Senate election in Iowa Aug. 26. Franken’s campaign has so far highlighted his naval experience. “For almost 40 years in the Navy I had to make a lot of tough calls — while commanding a destroyer, and participating in nine of 11 named operations since Sept.
Former Illinois congressman challenges Trump for Republican nomination
Joe Walsh, former representative for Illinois' 8th congressional district turned conservative radio talk show host speaks in October of 2017 in Gilman Hall. Walsh's attendance was arranged by Iowa State College Republicans and Turning Point USA. Alec Giljohann/Iowa State Daily Former Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill., a national talk show host and former Illinois congressman announced Sunday he will enter the Republican Party primary against President Donald Trump for the presidential nomination.
Reynolds signs sports betting bill into law
A new intersection of sports and money is coming to Iowa. Legislation that would legalize sports betting across the state has been approved by the Iowa Legislature and was signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday. Last year, the Supreme Court lifted a prohibition of sports wagering across the nation and states have since begun to legalize the practice. Sen.
Democratic presidential candidates propose reparations
With the arrival of the campaign season, Democratic presidential candidates are unveiling their positions, vying for a chance to be the frontrunner for their party. Beginning in February, several politicians started to voice support for measures looking into reparations. So far, seven candidates have announced their support for some measure of reparations, although not in the same form. In a statement about a bill intended to benefit minorities trying to buy a home, Sen.
Ames community members inspect Campustown for safety
Members of the Ames community gathered to walk around Campustown on Wednesday in an effort to make the Iowa State community safer. People of all walks of life attended the annual Campustown Safety Walk. Ames police officers helped coordinate the event in cooperation with city council members and Iowa State’s Student Government, but others from Ames’ electrical services and a private security company also helped out.
City of Ames to host Campustown Safety Walk
A volunteer studies the map of their assigned area to patrol for the Campustown Safety Walk on Oct. 19, 2017. Ian Steenhoek/Iowa State Daily The Ames Police Department will host the Campustown Safety Walk on Wednesday. The event is open to the public and will begin at 8 p.m. at the Ames Intermodal Facility at 129 Hayward Ave. The goal of the event is to improve Ames’ safety conditions in the Campustown area and make the area safer for those traveling through it.
Presidential candidates revive electoral college debate
The 2016 presidential election electoral college map. Design by Peter Lemken/Iowa State Daily Since campaigning for the 2020 presidential race has begun, an old debate has been revived: should the United States continue using the electoral college system? Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren spoke out against the United States’ voting system, known as the electoral college, March 18 at a town hall event.
Students to strike for climate advocacy Friday
The Climate Reality Campus Corps at Iowa State will be hosting a youth climate strike and rally on Friday at the Agora on campus. The event will start at 11 a.m. and is expected to last until about 2 p.m. Senior student Hector Arbuckle said the event is being held in partnership with several organizations and is inspired by a Swedish girl named Gretta Thunberg.
Board of Regents discuss financial aid, mental health
The Iowa Board of Regents met Wednesday in the Iowa State Alumni Center to address several topics including student financial aid, mental health resources and online coursework. Here’s a brief look at what was discussed: Student Financial Aid Report Student aid is an issue that the board hears about periodically. In a presentation, the panel saw that regent financial aid has been increasing over the past several years with $277.1 million in funding from 2017-18.
Trump to declare national emergency, avoid shutdown
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he would sign a deal to avoid another government shutdown and issue a state of national emergency, allowing him to use Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for his southern border wall. When asked about his reaction to the president saying that he would declare a national emergency, Mack Shelley, chair of Iowa State’s political science department, said the move might help the president with his base.
Trump highlights immigration, abortion, healthcare, criminal justice reform in State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivers the Address to Congress on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at the U.S. Capitol. This is the President's first Address to Congress of his presidency. Courtesy of Shealah Craighead President Donald Trump gave his long-awaited State of the Union address Tuesday in front of members of congress and the world, providing a platform for the president to highlight his hopes, accomplishments and agenda moving into his next two years.
Government shutdown could cause problems for students and universities
Federal workers aren’t the only ones at risk during the government shutdown. Public institutions such as Iowa State may also face repercussions regarding aid and grant funding, which could result in negative consequences for students. When explaining how the student aid process works, Julia Sullivan, the assistant director in the Office of Student Financial Aid said students filing for federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid may experience problems.
Search for Ames Public Library Director down to 3 candidates
The Ames Public Library has been on a national search a for a new Director. On Oct. 26, the library announced that it has narrowed down its selection to only three candidates. The search to fill the position was initiated after current director Lynn Carey announced her retirement. She is planning on leaving the position in January 2019, ending her time as director for more than 30 years, according to a press release from the city. There are many job duties of a library director.
Protestors call for more accountability and justice in government
The Nobody is Above the Law Rally took place in front of the Ames Post Office on Nov. 8. They chanted things such as "we want justice!" and "we stand together for justice!" Megan Petzold/ Iowa State Daily Residents of Ames and the surrounding area came together on Thursday night on the steps of the Ames post office to declare their support for Robert Mueller, a man leading the special investigation on Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Democrats positioned to flip multiple state and national seats
The 2018 midterms will decide the course of the state and federal government in many ways. Races across the state are hotly contested and citizens from all walks of life are energized to vote. All the attention means one thing: upsets are possible and some seats may flip political parties. The most watched race is for the position of Iowa’s governor of which Kim Reynolds is the incumbent.
Meet the candidates: Michael Fitzgerald, Democrat for state treasurer
Michael Fitzgerald is the incumbent Democrat running for state treasurer in Iowa. Courtesy of Michael Fitzgerald Michael Fitzgerald is the longest serving state treasurer in the United States and this November, he’s looking to extend that tenure.Fitzgerald is the Democrat incumbent running in the state treasurer’s race. In this election, he is being challenged by two other candidates — Libertarian candidate Timothy Hird and Republican candidate Jeremy Davis.
Meet the candidates: Jeremy Davis, Republican for state treasurer
Jeremy Davis is the Republican running for state treasurer in Iowa. He is challenging incumbent Democrat Michael Fitzgerald. Courtesy of Jeremy Davis Jeremy Davis, Republican running for state treasurer, said he believes that Iowa’s government needs more transparency and accountability for its citizens. He’s promising that if he’s elected to the treasurer’s position on Nov. 6, he’ll bring the changes necessary.
Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse talks foreign policy and America's place on the world stage
Sen. Ben Sasse spoke to a crowded room on Thursday night at the Memorial Union to address the topic of human dignity in the 21st century.Sasse is one of Nebraska’s senators and is currently serving his first term as a Republican after his election in 2014.
Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse to speak Thursday on political divisiveness in America
Ben Sasse, a Republican senator from Nebraska, will be speaking Thursday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. Sasse is a first-term senator and has become a rising star in the conservative movement.Sasse will continue an ongoing discussion in America on the political divide in his lecture titled. “If Not Us, Who? Human Dignity in the 21st Century.”Sasse will discuss healing the increasing divide among American citizens.
Sen. Cory Booker speaks on ag issues in support of J.D. Scholten
From urban D.C. to rural Iowa, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker came to Boone to discuss issues facing farmers and show his support for J.D. Scholten.Scholten is the Democratic candidate running against Steve King, the eight-time incumbent for Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District.The Boone County Democrats welcomed Booker as a special guest Monday afternoon for an agricultural roundtable event and to voice his support for Scholten.
The second 'Year of the Woman' could be driven by Kavanaugh nomination
When Associate Justice Clarence Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court in 1991, the result was an explosive reaction by voters to elect more women to office than ever before. Today, the United States potentially finds itself in a very similar situation. With an accuser coming forward against Judge Brett Kavanaugh at the end of his hearings, the entire confirmation process has been upset. Ironically, like a previous Supreme Court case, the current scenario has a precedent.On Oct.
China’s manufacturers enable a new incubation model
The current chronology followed by Silicon Valley hardware startups is slow and disordered. But that could change with a new incubation model emerging from an unlikely group – China’s global hardware manufacturers. Usually, when launching a hardware business, startups make prototypes, then raise capital so they can fund production. They then often turn to China, where they begin the arduous process of identifying and trying out multiple suppliers, manufacturers and logistics companies.
China's manufacturers are enabling a new model of startup incubation
The current chronology Silicon Valley hardware startups typically follow is slow and disordered. But that could change with a new incubation model emerging from an unlikely group: China’s global hardware manufacturers (OEMs). Usually, when launching a hardware business, startups make prototypes, then raise capital so they can fund production. They then often turn to China, where they begin the arduous process of identifying and trying out multiple suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics companies.
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