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‘The BlacKkKlansman’ Ron Stallworth tells the story of being an undercover detective investigating the Ku Klux Klan.

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DANCE MARATHON This year’s dancers are ‘rooted in the why’

BY JORDYN.DUBOIS @iowastatedaily.com

I ow a S t a t e D a n c e M a r a t h on means a lot to Alex Pringnitz because it means he can help sick children do what he believes all should be able to do: “Simply be a kid.”

As the funding director for the organization and a senior in elementary education, Pringnitz said Dance Marathon has helped expose him to families who fight battles he “cannot begin to image.”

“I want to do as much as I can for these kids because I am able to,” Pringnitz said.

This year, Iowa State’s Dance

Marathon celebrates its 22nd year.

Members are hoping to go back to the beginning by rooting themselves “why.”

Dance Marathon is a year-long fundraiser aimed to help children and families spending time in the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

Meg Trumper, public relations director of Dance Marathon, said the children can be dealing with anything from life-threatening illnesses to recovering from injuries and everything in between.

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Republican enters primary against King

BY EMILY.BERCH @iowastatedaily.com

A third challenger has announced his candidacy against nine-term Congressman Steve King for the 4th District Republican nomination.

Jeremy Taylor, vice chairperson of the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors, announced Thursday he “opened a federal campaign committee for the Republican nomination of the 4th Congressional District in Iowa,” in a news release.

JEREMY Taylor served in the Iowa House TAYLOR of Representatives from 2010 to 2012 and is currently serving his second term on the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors.

Additionally, Taylor serves as a captain in the Iowa National Guard’s 734th Regional Support Group and as an energy specialist for Sioux City Schools, according to the news release.

Though Taylor did not mention King by name in the press release, he said he intends to make his campaign about serving the people of the 4th District on a national level, “instead of focusing on past controversy.”

King was removed from all House committee appointments and condemned by state and national leaders this month for his views on white supremacy.

King’s removal briefly left Iowans without a seat on the House Agriculture Committee for the first time in 120 years before Rep. Cindy Axne was appointed to the committee on Jan. 17.

King was nearly ousted from his seat in the 2018 election by Democratic candidate J.D. Scholten, who secured 47 percent of the votes.

New director of school of education announced

BY ANNELISE.WELLS @iowastatedaily.com Donald Hackmann, former Iowa State faculty member, will be coming back to campus to be the director of Iowa State’s School of Education.

In addition to being the director of the School of Education, Hackmann will be the inaugural Frances S. and Arthur L. DONALD Wallace Professor in the College HACKMANN of Human Sciences, according to a press release. He will begin his position July 1.

Hackmann is a professor of educational leadership at the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign. He has been at the university since

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An individual reported the theft of a bicycle at the Armory Building (reported at 9:58 a.m.). .

An officer checked on the welfare of an individual at Student Services Building (reported at 11:10 a.m.).

Jovarres Teerell Hodges, age 20, of 4912 Mortensen Road in Ames, Iowa, was cited for driving under suspension at North Dakota Avenue and Lincoln Way (reported at 4:19 p.m.).

An individual reported being harassed at Mackay Hall (reported at 11:50 a.m.).

An individual reported the theft of clothing at UV Laundry (reported at 4:49 p.m.).

Officers assisted another agency with a criminal investigation at the Plant Introduction Station (reported at 3:44 p.m.).

Zacharias Edwin Smith, age 38, of 3911 Tripp Street in Ames, Iowa, was cited for driving under suspension on University Boulevard and U.S. Highway 30 Ramp (reported at 8:36 p.m.).

Miranda Jane Coppi, age 18, of 140 Beach Road Unit 8302 in Ames, Iowa, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia at Larch Hall (reported at 11:17 p.m.).

An officer placed property into secure storage on Mortensen Parkway and Ash Avenue.

An officer investigated a property damage collision on Pammel Drive and Bissell Road (reported at 1:11 p.m.).

An individual reported being harassed at the Armory (reported at 6:09 p.m.).

An individual reported the theft of clothing at UV Laundry (reported at 8:13 p.m.).

Madison Maureen Murphy, age 22, of 10975 Rosewood Drive in Clive, Iowa, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated, failure to obey stop or yield sign and open container in vehicle driver on Mortensen Road and Hayward Avenue (reported at 10:50 p.m.).

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TAYLOR HAGIE/ IOWA STATE DAILY Ron Stallworth, an undercover cop who joined the Ku Klux Klan in 1978, speaks to a packed crowd in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union Thursday night about his experience.

‘The BlacKKKlansman’ Black detective chronicles time in Ku Klux Klan

BY CAITLIN.YAMADA @iowastatedaily.com “You came to hear how a crazy black guy took on the KKK and made a fool of the grand wizard David Duke,” said Ron Stallworth, the black detective who infiltrated the Colorado Springs Ku Klux Klan in 1978.

On Thursday, to a packed crowd in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union, Stallworth told the story of his investigation that inspired his book “Black Klansman: A memoir” and the recent movie “BlacKkKlansman,” which is nominated for four Golden Globe Awards and six Oscars this year.

In October of 1978, Stallworth was sitting in his office as a detective in the intelligence division and was reading the newspaper to see what was happening and what could impact the city.

“On this particular day, I saw an ad in the classified section,” Stallworth said. “It said simply ‘Ku Klux Klan, for information’ and then there was a PO box.”

Stallworth decided to write a note stating he hated “n-----,

spics, Chinks, Jews, Japs and anybody else who isn’t pure Aryan white like I am.”

Stallworth said he made a mistake when signing the letter.

Instead of putting his undercover name, Stallworth signed his real name. A week later he received a phone call on the untraceable undercover line asking for him.

The voice on the other side of the line said they were Ken O’Dell, the organizer of the Colorado Springs KKK. “He said ‘I got your note, you had some interesting things to say, why do you want to join,’” Stallworth said.

He continued the facade and O’Dell responded that Stallworth was just the kind of guy they were looking for and asked when they could meet.

“And that, ladies and gentlemen, was the beginning of my investigation,” Stallworth said.

The investigation, which involved using an undercover narcotics officer and an in-person stand-in, lasted for sevenand-a-half months.

During this time, Stallworth identified many KKK members who were military personal, two of whom were part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and were in charge of monitoring the North American airspace.

Stallworth would use his intel to inform other cities and towns on when the Klan was planning on marching in their area and if they were going to participate in cross burnings.

He also prevented a plan by the Klan to bomb two gay bars

in Colorado Springs.

During the lecture, Stallworth recounted a variety of stories from his time within the KKK and the issues he sees in current day that parallel his experiences.

“I’ve been asked by a many of people ‘what was your plan going into this investigation?,” Stallworth said. “There was no plan, this happened off the cuff. I didn’t know what I was going to do.”

Throughout his time undercover, Stallworth built a relationship with the “grand wizard” and “national director” of the KKK, David Duke.

Stallworth said that Duke was the face of the KKK and was working to make the Klan more acceptable to the mainstream.

Stallworth said President Donald Trump followed David Dukes playbook to the White House. He also criticized the re-election of Congressman Steve King.

Stallworth’s investigation ended when O’Dell was leaving the army and the Klan needed a new leader.

“They had taken a vote and unanimously determined Ron Stallworth was a loyal and dedicated Klansman and they wanted him to become the leader,” Stallworth said.

The chief told him to end the investigation and destroy the files. Stallworth pretended to destroy the files and took home two notebooks.

“Those books remain with me today and they are the basis for how I wrote my book,” Stallworth said.

Philosophy and social justice to dominate Feminist Friday

BY MACY.OTT @iowastatedaily.com

KENNEDY DERAEDT/ IOWA STATE DAILY Ruxandra Looft, director of the Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity describes Feminist Friday as “an informal, lively conversation.”

The first Feminist Friday of the spring semester will take place on Friday at 1 p.m. in the Sloss House. This week, the first lecturer will be Tanvi Rastogi.

Rastogi is a member of the Ames community and will be discussing Public Library Philosophy and Social Justice.

Feminist Fridays are weekly conversations which aim to raise awareness of a spectrum of issues, all from the

feminist perspective. Discussion topics vary depending on presenter and their area of expertise. The event is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Dr. Ruxandra Looft, the director of the Margaret Sloss Center, describes the e vent as, “an informal, livel y conversation.”

“What’s special about Feminist Friday is how personal it is. This isn’t a lecture, it’s more intimate. Hopefully, the concepts of Feminist Friday add to the ideas

taught in the classroom,” Looft said.

The Sloss Center recently released their calendar of speakers for the Spring semester. The 12 featured speakers cover a wide range of topics. Among these are: poetry, self-care, availability of contraceptives, agriculture, proactivism, ecofeminism, toxic masculinity, etc.

“I advise people to come with an open mind, because they just might learn something new in an environment where they have the opportunity share their stories with others,” Looft said.

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Study Abroad Fair highlights global community

BY JORDYN.DUBOIS @iowastatedaily.com The Study Abroad Fair put students in connection with program directors of both Iowa State and other study abroad affiliated programs Thursday.

Iowa State has 10 direct partners for the study abroad programs and around eight other affiliates, resulting in more than 700 programs, said Brittany Maracotta, a student peer adviser for the Study Abroad Center.

Ethel Banks, a senior in civil engineering, had the opportunity to study abroad in South Korea.

“It’s different studying abroad for six months than a vacation for two weeks,” Banks said. “You become completely immersed in the culture.”

Students have the option to study abroad during summer, for a semester, for a full year or even on a faculty led trip which typically occurs over fall, winter or spring break.

“I have a Spanish minor, and I want to be more fluent in Spanish,” said Jordan Welp, a sophomore in environmental science. “I want to go to a Spanish speaking country to get the immersion.”

Students interested in studying abroad can find more information by either visiting the study abroad center on campus or their website. The Study Abroad Center website has links to all applications and information about the programs.

“I’ve always wanted to travel, and I’ve heard so many good things about it,” said Joanna Schwager, a sophomore in forestry. “It’s part of the college experience.”

Scholarships and financial aid are available for students applying to a program. These services are also accessible through the study abroad center’s website and in the office location at the Memorial Union.

“I think it would be a really great experience you can’t get in the states,” said Taylor Roquet, a freshman in aerospace engineering. “There’s just a whole world out there, and I just want to go see it.”

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Iowa State Dance Marathon began in 1998 as a 10-hour event held in the basement of State Gym. According to the Iowa State Dance Marathon website, Dance Marathon is “the largest student-run philanthropy on campus.”

The big event is 15 hours. In total, the Iowa State Dance Marathon has raised more than $2.7 million for the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.

The Dance Marathon is not only a fundraiser, but a “celebration of life.” Through the Children’s Miracle Network all donations raised for Dance Marathon throughout the year are donated to the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.

Trumper said Iowa State currently has 34 Miracle Families they communicate with year-round. These 34 families total 36 Miracle Children being helped through Dance Marathon.

On top of the Miracle Families in contact with Iowa State, many other children are helped through the equipment sponsored and the rooms funded

by Dance Marathon.

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Joanna Schwager, sophomore in forestry, learns about the study abroad opportunities in Ireland.

JORDYN DUBOIS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Jordan Welp learns about the different financial aid opportunities offered through Iowa State.

During the event on Friday, dancers stay on their feet for 15 hours to show support for the families who spend hours in the waiting room. The event serves as a huge party with dancing, music, games and hanging out with the kids.

“The fact that I know that we really are making a difference in the lives of these families that have gone through so much brings me back time-andtime again,” Trumper said. “I have had the opportunity to meet several families that have been impacted by Dance Marathon and knowing that we mean as much to them as they do to us is a really rewarding feeling.”

The big event is a celebration of all the work and fundraising accomplished throughout the year. It also includes an unveiling of the total funds raised for 2018.

Erin Thiets, a senior in supply chain management and marketing, is a dancer at this year’s Dance Marathon.

She is participating because cancer has had a personal impact on her life.

“I personally wanted to be involved with Dance Marathon because cancer is near and dear to my heart,” Thiets

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According to a press release, Hackmann served as interim department head of educational organization and leadership from 2007-09 at the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign. In 2013, he was promoted to professor.

Hackmann started at Iowa State in 1998 as an assistant professor of educational administration. In 2001, he was promoted

JORDYN DUBOIS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Chase Kaltve learns about study abroad opportunities offered at Iowa State.

said. “My dad passed away a year-anda-half ago and since then I have joined other organizations focused around finding a cure for cancer. So, joining Dance Marathon was very empowering and putting smiles on the kiddos faces is a blessing to be involved with.”

For Miracle Families and Miracle Children, Dance Marathon allows them a chance to forget about the hospital, medicine and waiting and allows them to get back to being just kids.

In total, Dance Marathon takes a team of 19 executive members along with 200 committee members to make the big event what Trumper said is “like Christmas” for the kids.

Although this big event takes time to plan, the organization also has different smaller events year round along with meetings. Planning starts in the fall after the annual 4k For the Kids.

“It ’s this giant flood of emotions throughout the Great Hall where everyone has this sense of pride and accomplishment because we did that, but then you look to the side and see a mom hug her child when they see what we did for them,” Trumper said.

“It’s amazing.”

to associate professor with tenure and served until the summer of 2004.

“The School of Education, with its commitment to social justice, is uniquely positioned within the state of Iowa to prepare outstanding educators and researchers, advocate for equitable learning opportunities and build supportive relationships and research partnerships across the P-20 continuum,” Hackmann said in a press release. “I look forward to working with School of Education students, faculty, staff and other colleagues

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SARAH HENRY/ IOWA STATE DAILY Two Dance Marathon participants dancing during power hour on Jan. 20, 2018 at the Memorial Union.

as we strive to make a difference through our teaching, research and outreach.”

He previously has also served in positions at Illinois State University and Eastern Michigan University.

“Dr. Hackmann’s deep understanding of educational issues positions him well for the director role,” said Laura Dunn Jolly, dean of the College of Human Sciences, in a press release. “School administrators, teachers and school board members across the U.S. look to his research-based findings to help them establish equitable learning

environments. He will provide excellent leadership for the School of Education.”

Carl Weems, professor and chair of human development and family studies, and Anne Foegen, professor and director of graduate education in the school of education , were co-leaders in the search for the next director.

“Dr. Hackmann brings a tremendous breadth of experience across the P-20 spectrum as a teacher, school leader, faculty member and department head,” Foegen said in a press release.

Opinion

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LETTER

Americans deserve a ‘Health Care Congress’ Elected officials should focus on accessible health

BY REP. LIZ BENNETT liz.bennett@legis.iowa.gov Just days after the new 116th Congress began, Republicans’ efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have been on full view for all once again.

House Democrats introduced a resolution authorizing the House Counsel to intervene in a Texas lawsuit filed by Republican state officials and backed by the Trump Administration. The suit, which won in December and will likely face a number of appeals, would dissolve the ACA in its entirety, which would be worse than any repeal bill that has come before Congress.

Every Democrat voted to intervene in the lawsuit to defend the ACA and its vital consumer protections, including Iowa Members of Congress Axne, Finkenauer and Loebsack.

But nearly every Republican opposed the resolution, reaffirming their opposition to quality, affordable health care for Iowans. What makes this vote even more surprising is that it is the first health care vote since the American people showed up to the polls in historic numbers and sent Congress a clear mandate: end the relentless war on health care.

There is no question that health care was the issue propelling the Democratic majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, leading to the largest party flip in the House in decades. Polling showed health care was the number-one issue by far, and Democrats won those voters 77 percent to 22 percent. Thirtyfour Republican members of Congress who voted for ACA repeal lost their seats or retired before voters had a chance to vote them out of office.

The new Democratic majority in the House means that legislative repeal efforts are effectively over, but Republicans will continue their refusal to support the ACA’s protections, just as they did with their votes against this resolution. And their persistence shows that our health care remains under threat. Defying the voices of the American

Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Congresswoman Liz Bennett calls for Congress to act on health care this legislative cycle, advocating for Medicaid and Medicare to be strengthened through expanding funding and adding an out-of-pocket maximum of older Americans.

people, Republicans show no sign of ending their relentless war to sabotage the American people’s health care.

Iowans and Americans have demanded access to quality, affordable coverage at the ballot box and millions in our state and across the country deserve to have this year’s Congress be the “Health Care Congress.”

What would that mean, for this to be the Health Care Congress? First, Congress should do everything possible to overturn last year’s federal court decision that struck down the ACA, which President Trump has repeatedly celebrated and which has faced virtually no opposition from Senator Ernst and other Republican members of Congress. A first step would include passing a Senate Resolution similar to the House measure that authorizes the House legal counsel to intervene in the lawsuit, as well as oppose GOP attempts to continue the war on health care through the

courts. Senators Ernst and Grassley should use their positions of leadership to advocate for such a resolution.

The Health Care Congress also has to end the Republican war on people with pre-existing conditions. Almost everyone agrees that these protections should exist, yet the Trump Administration has continued creating rules that allow states and insurance companies to skirt it. The Health Care Congress must stop insurance companies from selling long-term junk health insurance that allows them to deny quality, affordable coverage to people with pre-existing conditions. And health care costs are simply unsustainable for hardworking families, who are already living paycheck to paycheck. Congress must focus on legislation that lowers the cost of prescription drugs, ending surprise medical bills, expanding financial assistance by expanding eligibility for premium tax credits and expanding

services before deductibles.

Finally, the Health Care Congress can and should strengthen Medicaid and Medicare.

Aside from extending and increasing federal funding for Medicaid expansion, they can improve Medicare’s affordability by adding an out-of-pocket maximum for older Americans.

In order to represent their constituents, the 116th Congress must become “ The Health Care Congress.” And the House of Representatives is poised to deliver for the people. All that’s needed is for Republicans like Senators Joni Ernst, Chuck Grassley and Congressman Steve King to read the writing on the wall from November, end their war on health care once and for all and come to the table to find common sense solutions that improve the health care system for all Americans.

Liz Bennett serves in the Iowa House of Representatives and lives in Cedar Rapids.

EDITORIAL

Dance Marathon: Get your dance on for the kids What started off as a small organization in honor of an Indiana University student who passed away from HIV/ AIDs slowly grew to span the United States.

Dance Marathon began in 1991 in memory of Ryan White. Today, there are more than 400 programs across the country.

According to the Iowa State Dance Marathon website, “Dance Marathon is neither dance nor marathon; it is a celebration of life.”

For the past 22 years, Iowa State Dance Marathon has gathered together to raise money for children with illnesses that threaten their well-being.

The 15-hour long Dance Marathon is a way to celebrate another year of successfully raising money to help Iowan families.

All the money that is raised through the dance marathon helps support things like: patient support — also known as “comfort kits” — Infant CPR training kits, diversion tools, video laryngoscope for PICU as well as improved recreational therapy.

But it’s also more than just a simple Dance Marathon — it symbolizes something. That something is the support dancers show for families who spend many long hours in hospital waiting rooms. It’s all for a good cause. A day

filled of joy for families who wondered how they’d be able to make it through the hardships.

Not only do you get to dance your heart out for 15 continuous hours, but participators also get to spend time with the kids they helped support and play fun, inclusive games.

And what better way to spend your time?

Last year, the Iowa State Dance Marathon gathered a little more than 330,000 dollars in donations. The highest sum of donations Iowa State Dance Marathon has been able to gather was $444,253.18, in the year of 2015.

This year, we should strive to surpass that. All you have to do is raise $250 toward the cause and you’re invited to be part of the Iowa State Dance Marathon. As a whole organization, Miracle Network Dance Marathon raised more than $26 million last year.

Iowa State Dance Marathon offers multiple ways to raise money in their fundraising toolbox tab. There are many different ways to help the cause. Simple things like: a baking sale, pop can drive, collecting change in a jar and much more.

The Dance Marathon will take place from 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union.

Don’t miss out on this year’s opportunity to be a part of something wonderful and life changing.

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Cyclones look to continue streak MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Now-redshirt sophomore Jarrett Degen wrestles Tyshawn Williams during the Iowa State vs. SIU-Edwardsville match on Nov. 11, 2018. The Cyclones won nine of the 10 matches over the Cougars.

Iowa State to host Oklahoma on Friday

BY ZANE.DOUGLAS @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State wrestling will host Oklahoma at 7 p.m. Friday in Hilton Coliseum with a lot of expectations for success.

“They’re [going to] be well conditioned, so we [have to] make sure that we’re in there for all seven minutes,” said Iowa State coach Kevin Dresser.

Oklahoma is coming off of a strong showing a couple weeks ago at the Virginia Duals where they went 3-1, including wins against No. 12 Arizona State and No. 22 Lock Haven, according to InterMat. The big matchup of the dual is No.11 freshman Dom Demas of Oklahoma, and Iowa State redshirt sophomore No. 14 Ian Parker at 141-pounds.

Parker has a 6-0 record in dual meets this season and looks to continue his undefeated record, while Demas has one blemish to his year and enters 7-1.

“He’s got like four top 15 guys in the next four bouts,” Dresser said. “I think it’s an exciting time. It’s a great opportunity for Parker.”

Aside from Parker’s matchup, Iowa State is favored over Oklahoma by a large margin, and perhaps no one is expected to continue his dominance more than redshirt sophomore Samuel Colbray.

Colbray has come alive in the past few weeks.

After a switch to 184-pounds from 197-pounds at the start of the year, brought on by the acquisition of graduate transfer Willie Miklus, Colbray has yet to miss a beat.

Colbray is enjoying an undefeated dual season at 7-0 and lately has been more aggressive on

the mat.

His latest performance saw him dominate Jackson Moomau of West Virginia and earning a technical fall win in only 4:39.

“Everybody waits for their time [for] things for them to pan out,” Colbray said. “Why work so hard and not go out and tear people’s heads off?”

While Colbray has had a breakthrough this season, the Cyclones have not faced their hardest opponents yet, and wrestlers like Colbray, Parker and redshirt freshman Marcus Coleman will need to build on their undefeated seasons to keep Iowa State moving forward.

The No. 6-rated Miklus has rebounded recently from a surprising loss vs. Fresno State to capture a couple dual wins.

The team’s oldest competitor has embraced his role as a team leader while being one of the

most talented wrestlers in the country.

“I got a young team,” Miklus said. “I’ve been on young teams before, and it’s not any different here.”

Leadership is becoming much more important as the Big 12 season has begun to take shape and Miklus is at the forefront for the Cyclones.

After Oklahoma, Iowa State will head out to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to take on one of the most highly touted teams in the country in Oklahoma State on Sunday.

Dresser knows what he’s up against Sunday, but he urges people to not underestimate the Sooners.

“Oklahoma’s a team that you can’t sleep on,” Dresser said.

Iowa State is currently 3-0 in Big 12 duals while the Sooners are 1-1. Iowa State has not defeated Oklahoma since 2015.

No. 24 Cyclones to match up against No. 20 Mississippi

BY AARON.MARNER @iowastatedaily.com Iowa State sits in the thick of the Big 12 race at 4-3, but the conference slate will have to sit on hold for a weekend.

The 24th-ranked Cyclones (14-5, 4-3 Big 12) will play at No. 20 Mississippi (14-4, 4-2 SEC) at 11 a.m. Saturday as part of the annual Big 12/SEC Challenge. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. While playing a big road game like this one can make for a good NCAA Tournament resumé boost, coach Steve Prohm said the timing of the event can make it a little odd.

“Yeah, in a perfect world [the game would be in November or December],” Prohm said. “On the flip side when you look at it from all angles, the SEC’s obviously got a great league, great coaches, great players ... it’s a great chance.”

Mississippi presents an interesting challenge. The Rebels are a top 25 team, boasting wins this season over the likes of Baylor and Auburn. Iowa State already has key wins over Kansas and at Texas Tech, but another road victory would go a long way for the Cyclones’ postseason resumé.

“We haven’t played to the potential I know we can play at,” said redshirt senior guard Marial Shayok. “All the games we lost we could’ve done something better to change the outcome.”

Iowa State will need its guards to play well Saturday. Both of Mississippi’s two leading scorers are guards. The Rebels

have the 29th best offense in the nation, according to KenPom. “It’s a good opportunity to go get a win,” said freshman guard Tyrese Haliburton. “They’re a top 25 team. It’ll be good to get out of conference for a little bit and play someone that we’re not used to.”

That non-conference matchup in the middle of the Big 12 slate could be beneficial. It’s similar to postseason play where teams don’t know their matchups until as few as two days before the game.

In a similar sense, the Cyclones are familiar with every Big 12 team, already facing teams like Kansas and Oklahoma State twice in 2019. Iowa State hasn’t played Mississippi since 2000.

Redshirt senior guard Nick Weiler-Babb is the only current Cyclone to have faced Mississippi before. As a member of Arkansas in 2014-15, Weiler-Babb played five minutes against the Rebels in a 96-82 Mississippi win.

The Rebels this season have had issues defending the 3-point line. Mississippi is ranked as the 186th-best 3-point defense.

That makes players like Haliburton and Shayok even more important for Iowa State. The Cyclones have shot well from 3-point land this season, led by Haliburton’s 44.9 percent.

Prohm has some familiarity with Mississippi coach Kermit Davis Jr., who was at Middle Tennessee from 2002-18. Prohm said there’s some good news for Iowa State on Saturday.

“Whenever we played, the road team always won,” Prohm said. “Hopefully that holds going forward.”

MIKINNA KERNS/ IOWA STATE DAILY Freshman guard Tyrese Hailburton dribbles down the court during the Iowa State vs. Kansas basketball game Monday.

The Jayhawks defeated the Cyclones 80-76.

Friday, January 25, 2019 Iowa State Daily

Lifestyle

TIPS & TRICKS TO

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SURVIVING WINTER 1 2 3 4

PLAN AHEAD Especially on icy, freezing days, allow more time for your commute and be ready for busses to be running a bit behind schedule.

Additionally, try to take an earlier bus than normal because there’s a chance the one you want will be full.

CHECK FOR CLASS

Check Canvas and your email before you leave for class so you don’t walk all the way across campus to find out you could have slept in instead.

Don’t only check Canvas, but also your weather app for any chance of snow and how low that windchill is going to get.

DRESS THE PART

Wearing thin, canvas type shoes will leave you walking around with wet feet all day.

Make sure to slip on boots in addition to some thick, warm socks before you set out for campus. Not only will your feet be warm, but you will also have extra traction on the slippery campus sidewalks. For those really cold days, wear leggings under your jeans for an extra layer of protection against the Iowa wind.

Go get some gloves! Even if you have to get ones that aren’t cute (and they probably won’t be), it’s better than freezing your fingers off. And safer.

CARS

Leave a scraper in your car. It’s dangerous to drive with an ice-covered windshield, even if it seems easier than scrapping off the ice.

Need something to watch when you’re wrapped under the covers?

Here are some of our recommendations: HULU

Letterkenny The Good Place Fyre Fraud

Netflix

You Roma Sex Education

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Iowa State Daily Friday, January 25, 2019

In a snow ‘daze’

Iowa State community battles bitter cold, icy conditions

Sir Lancelot and Elaine swim in Lake Laverne despite the freezing temperature Thursday. A wind chill advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Friday.

KENNEDY DERAEDT/ IOWA STATE DAILY

DAVID BOSCHWITZ/ IOWA STATE DAILY Gregory the snowman built by students on campus on Jan. 19. Snow activities have been seen in full force with the recent snow storm.

DAVID BOSCHWITZ/ IOWA STATE DAILY Students brave the snow and freezing temperatureson the Iowa State campus on Jan. 18. as they head to the class.

DANIELLE PETERSON/ IOWA STATE DAILY Students huddle around the bus stop Tuesday during the heart of the snow storm. CyRide tends to fill up when the winter weather hits campus.