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‘Just go do it’
Council appoints two to Ames Transit Board By Chris.Anderson @iowastatedaily.com
What is MS?
MS is believed to affect 2.3 million people worldwide and because there is not a test or set of symptoms associated with the disease, it can often go misdiagnosed, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The immune system starts fighting the central nervous system in those with MS, according to NMSS, which then causes a variety of symptoms. The disease has four types, according to the NMSS. The type Moore III has is called relapsing-remitting MS, which causes defined attacks followed by full or partial recovery.
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Senior David Moore III presents his poster on Multiple Sclerosis for Health Studies 350, Human Diseases.
Health tribulations no barrier for David Moore III
and a member of the Memorial Union Board of Directors. It honored him for his role as the cabinet member who planned the 2016 Big 12 on the Hill — which former student body president Cole Staudt praised for its success, especially when compared to the 2017 event that wasn’t planned by Iowa State. David sat in his seat in the northwest corner — at first confused — and then grinning ear to ear upon realizing what was happening. “He has continually and passionately served the students of Iowa State University, going above and beyond his prescribed duties to make our campus a better place,” the proclamation read. “The Iowa State University Student Government Senate thanks David Moore III for his outstanding dedication and excellent service to Student Government, Iowa State University, and the students at our great university.” During the closing announcements of the meeting, he thanked the Senate for the honor. But in “David-Moore-style” also offered a critical note about funding the president’s dinner, which was nearly $2,000 more than the previous year. Offering praise, advice or criticism at the Student Government podium was nothing unusual for David. But two months earlier, at that same podium, he delivered a very different speech — a much more emotional speech as health issues forced him to step down.
By Emily.Barske @iowastatedaily.com On March 22, David Moore III, senior in kinesiology and health, sat in the northwest corner of the Campanile Room — where the community members and members of the media sit for the Student Government meetings — an unusual spot for him. In the past three years, he’d sat in a seat as a senator or with the executive cabinet under two different administrations. That night, he showed up because he was told there were a few interesting items on the agenda that he might want to be in attendance for. And while he was there as a spectator, it was apparent that he was much more than that. That night the Senate made its very first proclamation — and unbeknownst to David prior to the meeting — it was made to recognize him for his efforts at Iowa State and within Student Government. The proclamation listed his achievements as senator for the College of Human Sciences, a member of Rules Committee
MYSTERY SYMPTOMS During dead week of the fall semester, David thought he had something in his eye and it was affecting his vision. He went to the sink to rinse it out before bed, but when he woke up it was worse. He went to the Thielen Student Health Center. They told him it was an ocular migraine. Then on top of the vision problems, he started having numbness in his hands. He got a CAT scan — the biggest worry was a tumor — it came back negative. Still, the doctors didn’t see anything. As he continued studying for his finals, the symptoms got worse. He went to another doctor in Ames, and they still thought it was an ocular migraine, so they gave him medicine. He couldn’t talk — due to how the medicine affected him — and he’d lost feeling in the right side of his body. His fiancé had to help take care of him. He was bed-ridden and studied to the best of his ability in his current state. And he still completed his finals. A native of Iowa Falls, David spent the majority of winter break and the first part of the spring semester seeing more doctors. They finally found an answer for him.
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In the regular meeting of Ames City Council on Tuesday night, the council confirmed new students to sit on formerly vacant positions. City council ex officio student liaison Sam Schulte is graduating at the end of this semester and will be stepping down from his role. Robert Bingham was confirmed as the next ex officio student liaison to city council. Bingham, sophomore in political science, was chosen by Student Government to serve as Schulte’s replacement. Juan Bibiloni and Steven Valentino were confirmed to sit as representatives to the Ames Transit Agency’s Board of Trustees. Valentino was appointed by Student Government President Cody West, while Bibiloni was appointed by the Student Government senate. Bibiloni said he hopes to help bring a student perspective to the Ames Transit Agency. “One of the things they’ve been talking about is changing CyRide routes,” Bibiloni said. “I hope to bring the thoughts and concerns of students to the board.” Much of Tuesday night’s meeting was spent debating granting the group Ames VELO permission to hold a bike race on two separate nights on Main Street and at the ISU Research Park. Ames VELO describes itself as a community-based cycling club that seeks to be a positive advocate for local cycling. Ames VELO sought to host a race on Main Street on June 10 and another race at the ISU Research Park on June 11. Although the group has received support from the Main Street Cultural District and the ISU Research Park, some members of the council felt there were issues with the location and timing of the events. Council member Gloria Betcher pulled both items approving the events from the consent agenda in order to bring up concerns she heard in the community. Concern came primarily from the event scheduled to take place on Main Street. There was concern among the council that businesses may lose out on revenue due to road closures in the area. Another concern came from the amount of road closures Main Street has seen. Londonfest is one example of a recent event that constituted road closures on Main Street. Ames VELO felt the race could be an opportunity to bring people into downtown Ames who woudn’t normally visit and help stimulate the local economy. Many others, including council member Amber Corrieiri, felt the purpose of Main Street was to bring culture to Ames through events like this. “I think events like this showcase our downtown and showcase what Ames is,” Corrieri said. When put to a vote, Betcher was the only member of the council who voted against granting the request. Ames VELO will host its races June 10 and 11.
AIRA discusses relocating refugees ByAlex.Ivanisevic @iowastatedaily.com The Ames Public Library Auditorium hosted a community discussion by the Ames Interfaith Refugee Alliance (AIRA) on Tuesday that focused on Ames potentially becoming a resettlement city for refugees. Before the town hall meeting began at 5:30 p.m., attendees could sign up to stay up to date with what AIRA is doing and get involved with helping the cause. There was also a table to write letters and postcards to state legislatures to advocate for the support of funding for refugees and allowing immigrants to be welcomed to the country. The members of the Social Justice/Outreach team of Ames United Church of Christ have made it a priority to help resettle refugees and hope to find others
with similar ideals in the Ames community to help. About a hundred people filled the auditorium, and the meeting began with a short film called “Yassin’s Falafel House,” a story about a Syrian refugee and his struggle to establish a falafel restaurant business in America. He dreamed of building a better future for his family in America and overcoming the fear he felt about being wrongfully judged for being Muslim in America. This opened up the main topic of the evening: the process of resettling refugees. Each of the six panelists at the meeting gave an individual summary of what he or she is involved in and how it contributes to moving society toward welcoming refugees. Ames City Council member Tim Gartin started by thanking the members of AIRA for pursu-
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