Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 | Volume 211 | Number 25 | 40 cents | iowastatedaily.com | An independent student newspaper serving Iowa State since 1890.
Government in middle of leadership change Sanders continues campaign in Iowa
Boehner to step down in October
By Jenna.Reeves @iowastatedaily.com
By Alex.Hanson @iowastatedaily.com
Clapping, cheering and chanting filled the air as Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was back in the state this weekend trying to win the Iowa vote. In a small, white tent on the Walnut Street Bridge overlooking the Des Moines River, a crowd of about 100 people listened to Sanders. Sanders started his speech by referencing a quote from Pope Francis, saying it moved him. “He appealed to the world’s leaders to seek a new economic model to help the poor and to shun policies that sacrifice human lives on the altar of money and profit,” Sanders said. He said the problem with this country is “so few have so many, and so many have so little.”
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, plans to step down from his leadership role and resign from Congress at the end of October, Boehner told House Republicans in a meeting Friday morning. “The first job of any speaker is to protect this institution that we all love. It was my plan to only serve as speaker until the end of last year, but I stayed on to provide continuity to the Republican Conference and the House,” Boehner said. “It is my view, however, that prolonged leadership turmoil would do irreparable damage to the institution.” The resignation from Congress will end a five-year reign as speaker and more than 20 years in Washington. He also served as House majority and minority leader, several years as a whip in
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Bernie Sanders talks to a crowd in Des Moines about education and immigration.
Sanders went on to say the United States should not lead the
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House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, told House Republicans in a meeting Friday morning that he plans to resign from his position in Congress at the end of October.
the Republican leadership and as chair of the House education committee. The announcement comes after turmoil with conservatives
in Congress who have called on Boehner to change the way he governs. A group of conservatives in
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Diversity forums reach end By Audra.Kincart @iowastatedaily.com
Jaimie Towle received second place for her floor length formal gown. The audience was able to
People of many diverse backgrounds gathered in the South Ballroom of the Memorial Union on Friday morning to listen to the open forum for Jesús Treviño, the fourth and final candidate for the vice president and inclusion position. The search committee, which was formed by President Steven Leath, has been working for a year on developing a description that explains the position and its duties. “The goal is to execute a national search that yields the best possible candidate for Iowa State,” said Pamela Anthony, dean of students and chair of the search committee. With approximately 40 people in attendance at the open forum, including students, staff and members of the search committee, Treviño began talking about his past experiences in higher education. Treviño has [ast experience in that worked the past 30 years as the senior diversity officer at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, UCLA, Arizona State University, the University of Denver and the University of South Dakota. Treviño, who describes his leadership style as being a doer, plans on bringing an initiative to campus to integrate diversity into being a role everyone must think about called “inclusive excellence.” Inclusive excellence forces faculty and students on campus to think about who’s included and who’s not included with plans, he said. Treviño said this inclusive excellence would be completed through extensive training and requires the support of every person on campus. “Diversity is like being invited to a dance and actually being asked to dance,” Treviño said. Treviño said the vice president of student affairs, the provost and the president’s office are all making progress with diversity. Treviño’s goal is to have all 60 departments at Iowa State have inclusive excellence integrated into each program. “It has to come from the top,” Treviño said, meaning diversity would be one of the factors for evaluating performance. “If you want change, I’m the person for it.” Leath appointed the search committee after feedback from the diversity audit that suggested the university provide a position for a senior diversity officer, Anthony said. Eleven members make up the search committee, including members from the Dean of Students, University Council, the College of Engineering, athletics, Parks Library, Extension and Outreach, Student Government, Equal Opportunity, Human Re-
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Sigma Kappa members and models wait for audience members to vote on their favorite design after the Ultra Violet Fashion Show on Saturday night. Sigma Kappa’s annual philanthropic event, Ultra Violet, features designs from ISU students as well as local boutique Portobello Road and raises money for Alzheimer’s research and awareness.
Students model to benefit charities By Jessica.Jensen @iowastatedaily.com
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ashion and philanthropy took the stage Saturday night as Sigma Kappa hosted its annual Ultra Violet Fashion Show. The show took place in the South Ballroom of the Memorial Union. The night began with live entertainment by Shy of a Dozen, along with a silent auction and appetizers. All proceeds from the event are given to The Sigma Kappa Foundation, which supports Inherit the Earth, Maine Sea Coast Mission and Alzheimer’s research. Aubri Westlake, junior in finance, is the director of philanthropy for Sigma Kappa and said the fashion show went a long way in helping the charities it sponsors. “The money we raise is split evenly between the two organizations that need the monetary donations and then we, as part of the Sigma Kappa Foundation, help with the other two organizations giving our time and help,” Westlake said. Every Sigma Kappa across the world has its own Ultra Violet event, Westlake said, but every event isn’t necessarily a fashion show. “This is a really great distinction between each chapter and also brings out a great opportunity for every Sigma Kappa,” she said. The first portion of Saturday night’s event showcased Portobello Road, a local clothing boutique. Portobello Road presented a variety of fall trends including scarves, sweaters, leg warmers and stonewash denim. Sigma Kappa members modeled all garments seen in the show.
Cassidy Mace, junior in business management, was a model in this year’s show. “This is my third time modeling in the Ultra Violet show. Getting to spend the day with my sisters preparing for the event is always something I look forward to,” Mace said. The main event quickly followed, consisting of student-designed garments. ISU students designed all garments seen in this category. Garments from 13 designers were ready to hit the runway. Sarah Bennett-George, lecturer in the apparel merchandising and design department, was a judge for this year’s Ultra Violet Fashion Show. “When judging this year’s student designs, I am looking for creativity, quality construction, proper fit on the model and overall style,” Bennett said. The students who design the clothing at the fashion show put in a lot of work before the show takes place. After seven months of hard work, Caleb Hanner, junior in apparel, merchandising and design, presented a number of pieces from his bridal collection. “I love being able to take the same silhouette and make it unique in its own way with fabric manipulation,“ Hanner said. Caleb enjoyed participating in Ultra Violet and having the opportunity to have a live model fitting, unlike his past show experiences. The student designs in this year’s presentation showcased something that everyone could enjoy. Cameras flashed as Sigma Kappa models strutted each garment down the runway. Dresses of various styles caught the audience’s attention as bold colors, unique silhouettes and a variety of hemlines took center stage.
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A model poses on the runway wearing clothing from local boutique Portobello Road during the Ultra Violet Fashion Show in the South Ballroon of the Memorial Union Saturday.
The awards presentation featured first and second awards as well as a People’s Choice Award. Haley Wandro received the first place award for her black dress featuring a lavender ombré accent.