Iowa State breaks ground on remaining CyTown development
News Desk AMES — Iowa State broke ground Thursday on the remaining portion of CyTown, moving the $175 million to $225 million entertainment district closer to becoming a new destination for visitors,…
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Nepal flooding: Iowa State students, faculty show support
On Aug. 26, a flash flood hit north-central Nepal, causing 1,280 deaths with 5,600 people unaccounted for. While Nepal is experiencing a tragedy, some Iowa State students are worried about…
Takeaways from the study abroad fair
Iowa State hosts approximately 110 study abroad programs annually spanning at least 28 countries over two semesters and during summer, winter, fall and spring breaks. Annually, Iowa State hosts a…
Student Government addresses a $41,917 outstanding bill
The Iowa State Student Government paid an outstanding bill of $41,917 to ACCESS from the 2025 fiscal year during their meeting Wednesday. The StuGov agenda described ACCESS as an “Assault…
ISU Dining transitions from GET Mobile app to Transact Mobile Ordering
ISU Dining has changed its chosen mobile ordering app from GET Mobile to Transact Mobile Ordering. Transact Mobile Ordering is an app that allows students and staff to order food…
TPUSA asks students: Can you be a good person without God?
On the free speech lawn at Iowa State, Turning Point USA asked, “Can you be a good person without God?” and students marked yes or no on a whiteboard. TPUSA…
After years-long setback, Schainker Plaza construction enters final stage
AMES — Schainker Plaza closed Tuesday as crews turned their attention to replacing the ice skating ribbon after defects were noticed in February 2024, after the project was supposed to…
Sloss House temporarily closed for improvements
The Sloss House, located on central campus, is temporarily closed. The Sloss House is meant to serve both as a drop-in hangout space for students and as a hub for…
Democratic Socialists of America return to Ames
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) made a return to Ames in May, bringing with them a fight against the proposed data center in Ames. “We have been connecting with…
International Overdose Awareness Day: Prevention at ISU
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is observed on Aug. 31 each year. This year’s theme is “25 Years On. Still Needed,” highlighting 25 years of continuing progress in spreading prevention…
Mark Lambert: Success in what never made headlines
AMES — For outgoing Ames City Attorney Mark Lambert, some of his biggest successes may be the ones the public or media never heard about. “There is no newspaper story…
Letter from an Editor: New series, features wanted
Hey Cyclones! My name is Levi Foster, and I am the Student Life editor for the 2026-27 academic year. I am a sophomore majoring in journalism and psychology, and this…
Iowa State architecture admissions reach record high
For Iowa State’s architecture program, this fall marks a new high for admitted students. The program has had steady growth, as it has grown from 135 students in 2025 to…
International Student Council’s bracelet-making brings together buddies
The International Student Council (ISC) held a bracelet-making event on Friday at ISU AfterDark. The event began at 9 p.m., with students receiving a brief introduction about ISC events and…
PHOTOS: Cyclones party after hours at ‘AfterDark’
Gallery | 11 Photos Zoe Castle Actor Karan Brar speaks to the crowd in the Great Hall at AfterDark in the Memorial Union in Ames, Iowa, Aug. 28, 2026.