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From butter cows to Butter CY Sarah Pratt, state fair sculptor, lends skill to form dairy mascot By Carter.Collins @iowastatedaily.com
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When Iowa State’s colleges decided to amp up their efforts for the Cytennial celebration of homecoming, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences decided to go big or go home. In a brainstorming session, the university tossed out the idea of having Cy carved out of butter, thinking the whole idea was impracticable. But Melea Licht, communications specialist for the College of Ag, thought the idea was perfect and could be done. “I thought it was great idea,” Licht said. “It’s not often you get to see an artist in action, and it’s a hands-on way for Iowa State’s role in the agriculture industry to be on display during homecoming.” Butter Cy not only depicts Iowa State’s mascot but also symbolizes the state of Iowa and the university’s role in the dairy industry. Iowa State’s dairy science program is one of the best in the nation, and the state of Iowa has numerous dairy farms and dairy product corporations located in within it. A former alumna of Iowa State, Norma “Duffy” Lyon, is one of the leading advocates of Iowa and it’s
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Lecture: Mary Peterson presents tips to balance life A leader in the national greek community will visit Iowa State to present tips on maintaining a balanced student life Mary Peterson, first and current executive director of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. and Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority National Sorority Inc., is a featured speaker at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union. Peterson’s speech, “Alcohol, Sex, and Stress: How Not to Make an A.S.S of Yourself,” will address how students can balance their social lives, school and stress. According to the ISU Greek Affairs’ website, Peterson has spoken at more than 100 college campuses across the nation. Peterson’s awards include the University of Iowa’s Staff Excellence Award and Association of Fraternity Advisors’ Diversity Initiatives Award, of which she was the inaugural recipient. Peterson was also the first woman to receive the National Interfraternity Conference Gold Medal Award, the group’s highest honor. — Daily staff writers
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Photo: Jonathan Krueger/Iowa State Daily After two days of work, the Butter Cy has taken shape. The sculpture was suggested by Melea Licht, communications specialist for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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Current election shows importance of female voters Increase of women in politics displays shift in campaigns
Photo courtesy of Libby Watkins Richelle Orr, junior in event management, is crowned Miss Iowa USA 2013. Orr was crowned 2011 Miss Iowa Teen USA, making her the third Iowan to win both titles in Miss USA history.
ISU student receives title for Miss Iowa USA 2013 By Myra.Krieger-Coen @iowastatedaily.com It was as if her heart had replaced her eardrums. All Richelle Orr, junior in event management, could hear was the pounding of her heart as she took her place at the front and center of the stage, awaiting the final part of the competition. She held her breath as the judge asked: “What is one thing you would like to change about your generation?” The question hung in the air. As she stood, the sequins on her form-fitting red ball gown caught the spotlight, sending tiny flecks of light dancing across her face, otherwise frozen in thought. In an adrenaline-induced state, she spoke
about the importance of sustainability and its priority in her generation. “It was like an out-of-body experience,” she said, laughing about the fact she could not remember her answer after exiting the stage. Even if she could not remember her answer, the judges did, and when they combined her performances in evening gown, swimwear and the interview, Orr was crowned Miss Iowa USA 2013on Oct. 14. Previously, Orr had been crowned Miss Iowa Teen USA 2011, making her the third Iowan to win both titles in Miss USA history, said Libby Watkins, Orr’s manager. Contestants typically take time off before advancing to the next level, but Orr did not feel
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By Liz.Zabel @iowastatedaily.com The “year of the woman,” coined in 1992, was a year of record-breaking statistics for women in politics. Today, records are being broken again; specifically in the U.S. House and Senate. According to the Center for American Women and Politics Election Watch, 18 women won the primaries for the Senate this year (12 Democrat, 6 Republican), topping the previous record of 14 (9 Democrat, 5 Republican). Women winning primaries for the House came to 163 (116 Democrat, 47 Republican), compared to the previous record of 141 (88 Democrat, 53 Republican). Valerie Hennings, assistant professor in political science, said that due to
A vote is a vote. Their priority is to win.” Valerie Hennings, assistant professor of political science
redistricting, the electoral contract has changed, opening more seats and providing more opportunities for newcomers, in this case, women, which has allowed for the “shaking up of the electoral context.” Hennings said that as office holders, women tend to support issues that concern women and families, such as education, health and reproductive issues. They see themselves as representative to not only their constituents but all women. She said perhaps these increases in women running for office and winning primaries indicates a shift in the recruitment process, or perhaps successful campaign
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