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<title>Arias and Sebayang: Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” is uninspired</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mia Arias and Savaya Sebayang]]></dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Mia Arias: Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl,” released earlier this month, was a huge disappointment for many of Swift’s fans and casual listeners. The album shifts from classic, nostalgic Taylor to very uncomfortable and out-of-touch themes — sometimes within the same song. The album’s production is incredible, and it pulls together some decent...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mia Arias:
Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl,” released earlier this month, was a huge disappointment for many of Swift’s fans and casual listeners. The album shifts from classic, nostalgic Taylor to very uncomfortable and out-of-touch themes — sometimes within the same song. The album’s production is incredible, and it pulls together some decent storytelling, but despite this, Showgirl feels lacking and uneven, much like a performance gone on too long.
The album opens with “The Fate of Ophelia,” an upbeat and catchy introductory song that feels incredibly dreamy. Still, the narrative falters under an uncomfortable dependency trope for me. The idea of being saved by a man seems misaligned for an artist long celebrated for her independence.
“Elizabeth Taylor” has a lively and retro-esque tone with a catchy rhythm and that pop-sparkle. However, it feels heavily manufactured at some points. This song feels fun, but not memorable. For me, it was a callback to her 2012 sound, but it only worked as a reminder of how much she has changed.
Things dip with “Opalite.” The track feels unfinished, and although the beat is still there, the lyrics are repetitive and lazy. For somebody who can write “Now I’m begging for footnotes in the story of your life” (Tolerate It, 2020), this half-baked lyricism should not be the new standard. 
“Father Figure” doesn’t recover the momentum. The song’s way of positioning a romantic partner as a “father figure” feels uncomfortable, particularly when I take into account Swift’s cultural influence. This song also has the weakest production, as most of it sounds the same no matter where you skip. The interpolation of George Michael’s classic feels more like a gimmick than a homage.
Then everything takes a nose dive with “Eldest Daughter,” the signature “sad track” of the album, but for myself, it was the breaking one. The track is shamelessly self-pitying in the kind of manner that can only come from extreme isolation. What could’ve been an insightful reflection on the pressure of fame instead reads as tone-deaf and uncaring. The lyric “I have been afflicted by a terminal uniqueness” reflects these feelings. For someone with immense privilege, the woe-me act borders on performative.
“Ruin the Friendship” and “Actually Romantic” offer asylum after the previous track. The first, while lyrically simple, has that nostalgic Taylor feeling — though hearing a 35-year-old sing about high school heartbreak feels awkward. The second, “Actually Romantic,” is an all-around good song. The humor and pacing work well, and it’s one of the very few songs on Showgirl that doesn’t take itself so seriously.
“Wish List” is another fifty-fifty song. It is catchy, but some of the lyrics feel class-coded. Though it doesn’t seem to have malicious intent, it feels like another nudge to Swift’s blind spots.
Then there’s the most controversial out of the batch: “Wood.” I will give it one thing: the production shines again with this track. However, the lyrical shift toward overt sexuality feels very forced. There are better ways to include sexual innuendos in songs, but this felt like a collection of clumsy metaphors. This messiness can be seen in lines like “His love was the key that opened my thighs.”
“CANCELLED!” really broke my heart. The beat is infectious, but the lyrics are kill-on-arrival. With lines like “Did you girlboss too close to the sun?” it is hard not to flinch. The song’s attempt at irony falls flat, landing in humiliation ritual territory.
Thankfully, “Honey” and the title track “The Life of a Showgirl” end the album on a high note. The songs are not spectacular, but by this point, I could settle for anything. Sabrina Carpenter’s feature felt very natural, though it almost overshadows Swift on her own song.
In the end, “The Life of a Showgirl” fell through for me. The storytelling felt distant and detached from the sincerity that often made Swift’s music universal. Still, maybe there’s a silver lining, I just haven’t caught onto it just yet.
2.4/10
 
Savaya Sebayang:
To those who clicked on this article, I hope you’re not anticipating a full, deep dive with analytical views where I count every decibel and digest every lyric in this album. I’m just a regular music enthusiast with opinions and not a music professor with 20 years of experience. I’m not even 20 yet. So, take everything I write with a grain of salt.
I believe Taylor Swift is an amazing and talented artist (her 14 Grammys at home being proof of her accomplishments). 
So, Swifties… please don’t come for me. 
Now, onto the album.
It’s safe to say that almost 300 million people marked Oct. 3 on their calendar in anticipation of Taylor Swift’s latest album release. When “The Life of a Showgirl” dropped, it racked up an incredible <a href="https://www.red94.net/news/99943-life-of-showgirl-breaks-spotify-record-in-11-hours-why-6m-pre-saves-changed-streaming/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">249.9 million streams</a> on Spotify globally in just the first 24 hours. It’s been the talk of the media ever since.
This time, she teamed back up with Max Martin and Shellback, record producers who worked with her in previous albums “Red” and “1989.” Serving us with 12 tracks, the album is an ode to her experiences of being a performer and everything she feels behind the curtains, with influences from her successful Eras Tour, with 149 shows across 51 cities, and her recent engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce. 
Production-wise, the album delivers exactly what you’d expect from one of today’s top female pop artists. Even though most of the songs are pop, some are influenced by the retro ages with a lot of synth and 70s disco elements. Take track 9, “Wood,” my personal favorite song from the album. Its instrumentals remind me of Jackson 5’s funkier songs and even “Le Freak” by CHIC, all having that looping electric guitar groove constantly playing.
However, I think that’s the only praise I can say. 
To be honest, the whole album was underwhelming. The tracks felt very repetitive, with little difference in style between each song. Compared to when she took a big risk and turned dark, but was still able to give a variety of genres with her “Reputation” album in 2017, this album felt like she was playing it safe. But, even compared to her usual pop albums like “Lover” and “1989,” “The Life of a Showgirl” gets a lower ranking from me.
To add on, Taylor has always been recognized as a “poet” for her penmanship in writing lyrics for her songs. She can sometimes come up with something so witty that many fans and listeners pause to rewind. I believe she’s the best at writing lyrics that compare how she feels with similes. Examples of my personal favorites are:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">“And you call me up again just to break me like a promise / So casually cruel in the name of being honest” from “All Too Well” (10 Minutes Version).</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">“I’m a mirrorball / I can change everything about me to fit in” from “mirrorball.”</li>
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And every single line in “Cardigan” — a song that can turn my happiest days into a moment of break-up. 
This time, her lyrics didn’t give the usual impact, with most of them sounding cringey. It feels like she just wanted them to rhyme. I couldn’t understand what she was trying to say: 
“Her name was Kitty / Made her money being pretty and witty / They gave her the keys to this city / Then they said she didn’t do it legitly…” from “Life of a Showgirl ft. Sabrina Carpenter.”
This one just sounds like a Millennial trying to fit in with Gen Z:
“Did you girlboss too close to the sun / Did they catch you having far too much fun?” from “CANCELLED!” 
Lastly, none of the songs conveyed any emotion, or at least didn’t evoke a feeling in me. Her delivery felt flat, sounding like she read it off a teleprompter in a very monotone way. In contrast, her older songs captured her emotions and threw it at our faces, resonating and making us feel the same. Her yearning in “Back to December,” her aggression in “Ready for It,” to even her excitement in “ME!” 
To sum it all up, this album just wasn’t her best. But Taylor’s discography is just so stacked that this one can be swept under the covers. Realistically speaking, every artist’s new album doesn’t have to be a career-defining moment or a change in artistic identity. She’s still our generation’s most successful and undeniable showgirl. 
Nice try, Taylor, but I’ll stick with my “Five Seconds Flat” by Lizzy McAlpine album for now.
6/10
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[ Frise Mukina, Diversity Reporter]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:36:38 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The aroma of freshly brewed tea filled the fall air outside Parks Library as the Asian Student Union (ASU) hosted their first ever Sips of Asia fundraiser event last Wednesday. The event was created to appreciate and celebrate Asian culture through various traditional drinks. Students passing by had a chance to purchase handcrafted beverages for...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The aroma of freshly brewed tea filled the fall air outside Parks Library as the Asian Student Union (ASU) hosted their first ever Sips of Asia fundraiser event last Wednesday. 
The event was created to appreciate and celebrate Asian culture through various traditional drinks.
Students passing by had a chance to purchase handcrafted beverages for $5 a cup. The drinks included Thai tea, chè Thái, cà phê sữa đá, passion fruit tea and strawberry sago, which was a fan favorite. 
The drinks were prepared by ASU members, each representing a taste of diverse cultures that make up the Asian community here at Iowa State.
“I was just walking to my next class and saw they were selling Thai tea, which I love,” Amber Wyckoff, a senior in mechanical engineering, said. “I’d give it a 4.5 out of 5. It’s not overly sweet like some others, which I really enjoyed.”
The fundraiser drew steady attention from students and staff throughout the afternoon, turning the open space outside Parks Library into a lively hub of conversation and cultural exchange.
According to ASU secretary Kai Tschang, a sophomore majoring in finance and supply chain management, the idea for Sips of Asia came from the organization’s goal to blend fundraising with cultural appreciation.
“We wanted to do a fundraiser with an Asian take on it,” Tschang said. “Instead of serving just one or two drinks, we wanted to include a variety from different Asian cultures — that’s how we came up with the name Sips of Asia.”
ASU’s broader mission, Tschang explained, is to create a welcoming space for anyone interested in Asian culture. The organization regularly hosts gatherings, cultural showcases and community events to help students connect and learn from one another.
“Our goal is to build a community where anyone — regardless of background — can come together and find a home,” Tschang said. “We hope events like this help people get to know who we are and show that we’re friendly and open to everyone.”
Planning for the event required collaboration from all members of the ASU executive board. The team sourced ingredients from C Fresh Market in Des Moines, brewed teas together in a member’s home and prepared an assortment of drinks to sell throughout the day.
The event exceeded expectations, drawing in more people than anticipated.
“I didn’t realize how much traffic goes through the area between Parks Library and campus,” Tschang said. “The turnout was amazing. Our members were calling people over, and everything was sold fast. The strawberry sago sold out first!”
For many attendees, the fundraiser was more than a chance to grab a refreshing drink; it was an opportunity to experience a slice of Asian culture and community on campus.
“It’s great seeing events like this,” Wyckoff added. “It gives people a chance to share and learn about different cultures, and it just makes campus feel more connected.”
If you would like to learn more about ASU, you can find information <a href="https://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/asu">here</a>.
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<title>Ames gets loud and proud at Pridefest</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[ Leylah Moreno, Diversity Editor]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Downtown Ames was covered in all the colors of the rainbow for Ames Pridefest on Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., members of Ames’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies came to show their pride and solidarity. Vendors lined 5th Street and Douglas Avenue with a range of goods to sell and free Pride swag up...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Downtown Ames was covered in all the colors of the rainbow for Ames Pridefest on Saturday.
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., members of Ames’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies came to show their pride and solidarity. 
Vendors lined 5th Street and Douglas Avenue with a range of goods to sell and free Pride swag up for the taking, like stickers, bracelets and pride flags. 
Attendees lined up at food trucks and crowded around the Ames Pride Stage to watch performances from magician Mikayla Oz, trans and queer avant-pop band Sarah Tonin, pop-rock musician Bonnie Finken and more. Many showed up decked out in Pride attire. 
Ames Pridefest was a chance for the community to come together to celebrate the queer community and provide a welcoming space for people of all identities to express themselves.
Atlas Kunkle, a senior majoring in anthropology, shares some of the highlights of the day. 
“I’m queer, and I wanted to come and hang out with my friends at Pridefest,” Kunkle said. “It’s been so fun to see some of my classmates, some of my old professors that I haven’t talked to in a bit. Also, just seeing people being genuinely themselves, and obviously the dogs!”
Kunkle shares what pride means to them. 
“[To me, pride means] being safe and happy with my queer identity.” Kunkle said. “Especially with all the politics and stuff going on right now. If we don’t have community we will drown, genuinely.”
Some vendors came to represent various local religious denominations, showing their support for the LGBTQIA+ community, demonstrating a growing commitment among some faith communities to support LGBTQIA+ rights, promote inclusion, love and acceptance and challenge historical patterns of exclusion.
Christopher Chase, a volunteer and former board member of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames (UUF Ames), explains the history and significance of UUF Ames’s LGBTQIA+ acceptance.
“Our parent organization or denomination… I believe came out with its first prominent LGBTQ statements in about 1970,” Chase said. “[It] has been in many ways kind of a forerunner in American religion, pushing the boundaries for acceptance and inclusion of all kinds of people with different backgrounds.” 
Jamie Gurganus, board member and chair of membership at UUF Ames, echoed that sentiment. The Fellowship’s Team Pride holds a monthly potluck for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to promote inclusion, connection, belonging and allyship. 
 “We always support the LGBTQ community,” Gurganus said. “We have a monthly potluck [for LGBTQIA+ people and allies].”
What stood out most at Ames Pridefest wasn’t just the performances or the colorful outfits; it was the feeling in the air. A sense of joy, safety, community and celebration wove through the crowd, creating an environment where people could simply and proudly exist as themselves. That atmosphere — unapologetically authentic — is what makes Ames Pridefest unforgettable.
Ames Pridefest was more than an event. It was a reminder that pride is powerful, love is loud and community means everything.
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[ Levi Foster, Student Life Reporter]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:49:29 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Held from Friday to Sunday, Cyclone Family Weekend allowed parents to reconnect with their children. Tracy Borts, the program director for Parent and Family Programs, planned the weekend’s activities and events. Borts’ main goal was to strengthen connections between students and families. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to see firsthand what their students are...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Held from Friday to Sunday, Cyclone Family Weekend allowed parents to reconnect with their children. 
Tracy Borts, the program director for Parent and Family Programs, planned the weekend’s activities and events. Borts’ main goal was to strengthen connections between students and families.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to see firsthand what their students are experiencing at Iowa State,” Borts said. “It gives families a chance to build stronger connections with the university, meet other Cyclone families and spend meaningful time with their student in their new home away from home.”
With attendance exceeding 1,000 families annually, Cyclone Family Weekend stands as one of the university’s largest events of the year. Borts said extensive planning and coordination are needed in order for things to run smoothly.
“We partner with student organizations, academic colleges, athletics and various university offices — collaborating with over 30 campus partners in total — to create a weekend that’s fun, welcoming and representative of the Cyclone experience,” Borts said.
During the weekend, families participated in events like bingo and Zumba, toured the campus and reconnected with one another. 
Roman Postle, a parent of a first-year chemical engineering student, spoke about how he has missed his son.
“During his senior year of high school, we didn’t see each other as much as we did when he was younger, but he was always available. This is the longest I’ve ever gone without seeing my little buddy, and it drilled in how much I missed him,” Postle said.
Just as parents such as Postle miss their kids, first-year students also have been feeling homesick, and appreciate Cyclone Family Weekend as a chance to see their family again.
“It’s been difficult, but also a good experience. I am grateful my family could make it to campus, and having them see a snapshot of my day-to-day life was cool,” first-year fashion student Carson Kearns said.
While the activities and food are a bonus, the real treat is spending time with family, said Aaron Johnson, parent of a first-year design student.
“I really felt more connected to my student after coming to parents weekend because I got to see all of the places where their classes are, where they like to study, and spend some dedicated time talking about their coursework and what their social life is like on campus,” Johnson said.
As the weekend continues to bring families closer to their students, Borts is already looking ahead to how the event can evolve in the coming years.
“I’d love to see Cyclone Family Weekend continue to grow through increased campus involvement,” Borts said. ”While the weekend is especially popular with families of new students, we’d love to see it become an annual tradition for Cyclone families throughout their student’s time at Iowa State.”
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katelyn Retzlaff, Arts and Culture Reporter]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:30:44 +0000</pubDate>
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<category><![CDATA[iowa state university cyclone football varsity marching band]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[josh waymire]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[marlee brown]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[rohan patil]]></category>
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<description><![CDATA[The Iowa State University Cyclone Football ‘Varsity’ Marching Band (ISUCF’V’MB) performed in exhibition at Valleyfest Showdown Saturday night, showing off the fun of college marching band to hundreds of high school students from the Des Moines metro area. During their performance, Iowa State not only performed one of their halftime shows, but they also played...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Iowa State University Cyclone Football ‘Varsity’ Marching Band (ISUCF’V’MB) performed in exhibition at Valleyfest Showdown Saturday night, showing off the fun of college marching band to hundreds of high school students from the Des Moines metro area. 
During their performance, Iowa State not only performed one of their halftime shows, but they also played their favorite stand tunes, showing off all of the fun they have during games. 
Valleyfest is the largest local high school marching band competition, hosting 30 schools each year. Having a college band perform is a bit of a treat. 
Josh Waymire, a band director at West Des Moines Valley High School, said, “We have sporadically had college marching bands perform throughout our history, but it is not a regular occurrence.” 
Waymire said performing at a competition with so many high school students in attendance provided them with the opportunity to impact younger marchers. 
“Having a college band perform brings an added level of energy,” Waymire said. “It’s nice for the kids to be able to step back from the competition and just be able to enjoy a high-quality band performing for the purpose of entertainment.”
With the competition starting at 8 a.m., some of the high school students had spent over 12 hours at Valleyfest. Seeing Iowa State perform at the end of the night gave them the opportunity to sit back and enjoy what marching band is really all about.
Addie Kerr, a senior in vocal music education and one of the drum majors for the Iowa State marching band, said performing for high schoolers is a special experience. 
“There’s something cool about the energy that we transfer to each other,” Kerr said. “It’s a stadium full of people that get it. They get what we do.” 
Despite having performed in different NFL stadiums and having the opportunity to travel to Ireland to play, exhibition performances for high school marchers are the type of shows Kerr loves because it gives her the opportunity to show off the family she has made within the band and to give a glimpse of what is possible after high school. 
Kerr is a high school alum from the Des Moines metro area and got to experience the ISUCF’V’MB perform back in 2018 when she was a freshman in high school. 
“It’s a little surreal,” Kerr said. “It’s a little full circle moment. I saw this marching band back when I was a freshman and was like ‘Wow, college marching band exists, and it’s really fun and cool, and I want to do that.’ And here we are.” 
Marlee Brown, a junior in finance and accounting who plays clarinet, said the experience of being back on the field was surreal.
“The last time I was on this field was my senior night, and it rained so we didn’t even get to wear our uniforms,” Brown said. “It was so surreal to be back on the field because I never thought I would be back here.”
Brown said she enjoyed hearing the audience’s reactions throughout the performance. 
“It’s so fun to hear the gasp from the high schoolers as they start recognizing the songs we’re playing,” Brown said.
Rohan Patil and Anjali Thattankandy, students from Waukee High School, said they also felt the impact of having Iowa State there to perform. 
 “It motivates me to perform better. I think it’s a good opportunity for high schoolers to see what happens and how college marching bands work,” Patil said.
“I’m a senior, and it’s really cool to see what the next level of marching band is. It’s really inspiring,” Thattankandy said.
The ISUCF’V’MB will next perform at the Alumni Center on Oct. 24 for the Homecoming Pep Rally, and their next halftime show is during the BYU game Oct. 25.
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<title>Weekly Horoscope: A slow and reflective week ahead</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mia Arias, Arts & Culture Editor]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:24:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The stars move into another week, this time feeling slower than our usual. The moon begins in Cancer, moving through Leo, then Virgo. This predicts a week of nurturing the self, whilst being strict on who is allowed in our circle. This week marks a prime time to reflect on who you surround yourself with...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The stars move into another week, this time feeling slower than our usual. The moon begins in Cancer, moving through Leo, then Virgo. This predicts a week of nurturing the self, whilst being strict on who is allowed in our circle. 
This week marks a prime time to reflect on who you surround yourself with and make intentional decisions on who is to stay or leave. With Pluto, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Chiron all still in retrograde, we must stray away from chasing big changes. At least not until October 14, when Pluto leaves its retrograde, inviting external transformation through power, control, death and rebirth.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Insecurities you may have had in the past about identity or independence will come back around this week, but you must avoid reacting impulsively. Keep to yourself this week and make small moves only. Focus on self-reflection and letting go before you plan your next moves.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Focus on your support system this week. Your routines and values may be disrupted, but this will align you to the right path. Work and finances may shift slightly, but you have to stay grounded despite it all.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
You’re likely feeling restless and overwhelmed with new ideas or changing interests. Narrow down your options and focus on one or two projects that are meaningful to you. Devote yourself entirely to these things, and clarity will return by the weekend.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
This week starts with the moon in your sign, which will greatly amplify your emotions. For this reason, you must focus on nurturing yourself before focusing on others. Dedicate this week to nesting and creating a comfortable space for yourself in your home.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22)
If you lose yourself within your ego this week, it may hurt your relationships or career. This is a time for humility, as well as nurturing yourself, hobbies and friendships. Take a more practical and logical approach to things later in the week to restore your balance.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
This week, you must clean out your physical and mental space. Whether this looks like organizing your digital space, cleaning your home, meditation or prayer is something only you know. Plan for the future and realign your priorities, but be patient with yourself; avoid pressure.
Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)
The sun being in your sign boosts your communication skills; you may find yourself being more charming and diplomatic than usual. Protect your time and energy, but don’t be avoidant. True balance requires coming face-to-face with things.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
This week, you’ll have a conversation that may change a relationship for the long run. There is a certain passion in the air, but it also brings tension. Redirect this energy inward and reflect deeply before acting.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
This week, you’re feeling trapped because you have big dreams that reality seems to be too slow to catch up to. You must be flexible and adaptable in order to allow yourself to trust the divine timing that leads you. Let go of expectations to see the results you’re after.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)
You have to let go of your sense of control this week. Remember that motivation can take you to endless places, whilst discipline can only take you one. Nurturing the things you are passionate about will drive you much farther than discipline will this week.
Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)
There is still a deep personal transformation within you. Let go of outdated ideals and open your doors to the way of change. Let your independence grow quietly; being loud about the process will not align you to your truth.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)
Devote this week to your rest and relaxation. This time brings forward an emotional fog; thus, you must avoid overthinking or taking on others’ stress. Get out of the digital space and into your own creativity again; this will bring clarity later in the month of October.
Astrological Takeaways for the Week
The energy this week is equally calm as it is heavy. Five retrogrades slow everything down, demanding we pause before moving forward. The moon’s journey from Cancer to Leo invites us to nurture ourselves in a similar nature to how parental figures do. 
This isn’t the week to rush things. Let everything come to you at its own pace, and trust that progress is happening, even if you cannot see it. 
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<title>College of Engineering breaks up statics course into two classes</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniyal Shahbaz, Academics Reporter]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:16:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<category><![CDATA[CE 2710]]></category>
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<category><![CDATA[Christian Schwartz]]></category>
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<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, the College of Engineering announced a change in their coursework, breaking up a previously three-credit CE 2740 class into a one-credit CE 2710 and a two-credit class across two semesters. Christian Schwartz, the Assistant Dean of Student Services at the College of Engineering, elaborated on why this change was implemented. “A lot of...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[On Wednesday, the College of Engineering announced a change in their coursework, breaking up a previously three-credit CE 2740 class into a one-credit CE 2710 and a two-credit class across two semesters.
Christian Schwartz, the Assistant Dean of Student Services at the College of Engineering, elaborated on why this change was implemented.
“A lot of our data shows that a number of issues involved with students struggling can be tied back to what happens in the first third of the course… students are coming in without a good mastery of some of these early course concepts,” Schwartz said. “We have a lot of data to show that they just can not be successful downstream.”
Schwartz spoke on why this change was deemed important now rather than in previous years, specifically why statics has gained a new reputation of being undesirable. 
“A few years removed, statics was generally not the biggest drama for most students, but now that is one of the main courses they always hear about being high drama,” Schwartz said. “There is no doubt about it, these are tough classes.” 
He also alleviated concerns that suggested new additions to the course, clarifying that no new material has been added.
“We are not adding any content to the course,” Schwartz said. “We are just spacing it out to give a chance to get where they (students) need to be with the fundamentals before we dive into the last two credits of the course in the second semester.”
Schwartz mentioned that the reputation of statics has changed in recent years, largely due to the change in coursework for previous classes.
“If we look at the first or second years of an engineering degree now, it looks different than it may have been back when these courses were first conceived,” Schwartz said. “There are some skills that we assume students have that we realized we don’t cover them like we used to.” 
Schwartz also highlighted the main objectives of the change, namely what students can expect when it comes to the new coursework.
“This is an indication of how committed the College of Engineering is in terms of helping students be successful, no matter where they are coming from,” Schwartz said. “Technically, it is going to be slowed down a little bit, and so there might be more of a chance for people to get on top of these topics.”
Schwartz explained the thought behind the change, describing it as an opportunity to refine the course and help students who are struggling early on.
“The model also gives us some time to really identify students from the get-go that are struggling and figure out what we can do as instructors, TAs, SI leaders to get in there and support these students,” Schwartz said.
In an email sent out to engineering students Wednesday, it was mentioned that offerings for summer 2026 and fall 2026 have not yet been decided. Schwartz clarified why there is no certainty yet.
“The intent is for this to be a permanent change,” Schwartz said. “We will be continuing to take data to see if there is any tweaking. We have a kind of phase-out period… ‘What would be the unique needs of students?’ That is why nothing is fully determined.”
Describing the sentiments behind the change, Schwartz shared the excitement at the College of Engineering when ushering in the change. 
“It is an exciting time because it is something new,” Schwartz said. “We want them, when they are done with the second class, to be walking out and just say ‘Yeah, I think I know statics, I feel good about it.’”
Santiago Lopez, a junior in mechanical engineering who had taken statics previously, shared his thoughts on the change.
“I feel like it is not the most necessary change… it could set people back, especially if they repeat one of the statics classes,” Santiago said. “Statics was not terrible, and I just feel like it is completely unnecessary.”
Santiago also shared what he believes would help students more in improving their performances in statics as opposed to the new change. 
“I think having more practice is something people really benefit from, versus splitting the course into two separate semesters. I feel like the basics of statics, such as vectors and equilibrium, should be taught in physics I,” Santiago said.
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<title>Spirits in the Gardens brings Halloween spirit to Ames</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[ Cooper Gardner, Student Life Editor]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:12:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Every October, Reiman Gardens’ Spirits in the Gardens event draws in crowds eager to see pumpkins, projections and more. Friends and families from around the state dress up in costumes and visit Ames to check out the impressive number of jack-o’-lanterns on display each year. Andrew Gogerty, marketing and communications manager for Reiman Gardens, reflected...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Every October, Reiman Gardens’ Spirits in the Gardens event draws in crowds eager to see pumpkins, projections and more. Friends and families from around the state dress up in costumes and visit Ames to check out the impressive number of jack-o’-lanterns on display each year.
Andrew Gogerty, marketing and communications manager for Reiman Gardens, reflected on the history of the annual event.
“[Spirits in the Gardens] dates back to 2007, but we did not start carving pumpkins until 2015,” Gogerty said. “It started off as almost a trick-or-treating thing for kids, but we didn’t actually start carving until 2015, and now it’s our tenth year of carving pumpkins.”
Gogerty said Spirits in the Gardens succeeds due to thousands of hours of work done by thousands of volunteers.
“We’ve had about 2,000 volunteers this year, and they’ve contributed almost 5,000 hours to this,” Gogerty said. “That’s what makes this such a unique event; it’s really a community event. Not just an Ames community event, but really an Iowa State University community event.”
The three-night-long event that took place over the weekend is Reiman Gardens’ second most popular, with thousands of visitors attending each night.
“We usually get over 10,000 visitors for this event,” Gogerty said. “This is our second most popular event, and the Winter Wonderscape is our most popular. However, that is a 16-night event, whereas this is only three nights.”
This year’s special Jim Henson jack-o’-lantern exhibit stood out to attendees. Marion resident Dan Erusha and his daughters commented that it was their favorite part of the event.
“This is our third or fourth year coming to the Spirits in the Garden event, and we loved it. We really enjoyed the Jim Henson carvings and the zigzag stairs with all of the pumpkins,” Erusha said.
The cool, clear weather provided Saturday night’s event with a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
“It’s an absolutely beautiful night for this. We couldn’t have asked for any better weather for tonight,” Erusha said.
Nichole Davis from Des Moines attended Spirits in the Gardens for the first time with a party of friends.
“I’m blown away by everything. I had seen some pictures from previous years, but I couldn’t have imagined how incredible it all looks in person,” Davis said.
Spirits in the Gardens proved to be an exciting and unique experience, with attendees like Davis already looking forward to future events.
“This definitely isn’t a replacement for carving pumpkins at home, but wow, do I wish what I carved looked half as good as everything I’ve seen tonight,” Davis said. “I’ll have to come do this again next year.”
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<title>Pinney shines in Drury series despite Iowa State being swept</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[ Aleigha Bailey, Sports Reporter]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
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<category><![CDATA[drury]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Drury Hockey]]></category>
<category><![CDATA[Ethan Pagel]]></category>
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<description><![CDATA[The Cyclones went into a battle against the Panthers and came out covered in dust as they got swept. Throughout a series against an undefeated team, Iowa State’s goalie and the rest of the team stayed resilient. Cyclone penalties become a key opportunity for the Panthers to score Throughout the series that favored Iowa State...]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cyclones went into a battle against the Panthers and came out covered in dust as they got swept. Throughout a series against an undefeated team, Iowa State’s goalie and the rest of the team stayed resilient. 
Cyclone penalties become a key opportunity for the Panthers to score 
Throughout the series that favored Iowa State on the power play, Drury came out ready to put power-play goals on the board. During the series, the Panthers scored five power-play goals. 
During game one, Iowa State acquired 10 penalties, allowing for three power-play goals in game one. Two of those goals came in the first period.
The most avoidable penalties against the Cyclones were the two too many men on the ice penalties. This small miscommunication resulted in one of many goals for the Panthers. Drury’s first power play goal was a result of a too many men on the ice penalty against forward Harrison Ranger. A second goal was scored following a holding penalty against defenseman Riley Kress. 
The final power-play goal of game one came from a face mask and roughing game misconduct against forward Ethan Pagel at 18:41 in the third period.
During game two, the Panthers scored two power-play goals as the Cyclones successfully cut their infractions to five in game two.
The first goal for Drury came after a slashing penalty that carried into the third period from defenseman Gabe Myers. A second power play goal for the Panthers came from a roughing call against forward Michael Mulkerrin.
One final penalty in game two landed center Sam Eaton a game misconduct.
Throughout the series, Iowa State earned seven power-play opportunities but made nothing out of them.
Defense tightens up despite tough game two loss
Throughout the series, the Panthers’ defense held the Cyclones to two goals, one goal per game. The sole Iowa State scorers were forwards Brady Kearns and Eaton.
Kearns scored a short-handed goal in game one. This was the first short-handed goal that the Panthers had given up this season.
Eaton scored a goal in game two, which was assisted by forward Christopher Kondiles. With slim scoring chances for Iowa State, the defense for the team strengthened in game two.
As the Cyclones cut down on penalties drawn, the team also dialed in on breaking up passes and cutting the shots on goal down by 24% during game two. 
Similarly, Iowa State went 1-2 on the penalty kill in game two. Despite the tough matchup, the Cyclones fought to the end in a series full of misfortune.
Player with poise: Pinney 
In a series where the final scores look to criticize the goalie, Iowa State’s goalie, William Pinney, should be recognized for the commitment he presented while being lit up throughout the series.
Between both games, Pinney faced 108 shots on goal with 14 goals allowed and he had an overall 87% save percentage. During game one, Pinney faced 61 shots on goal, which is his second-highest career game in shots faced. His save percentage was 90%. 
As predicted, the Panthers were prepared to make these games barn burners as the team put up 14 goals against the Cyclones.
Pinney’s save percentage for game two was 82%. He stopped 38 of 46 shots.
Regardless of the results of this tough series, Pinney plays with an inspirational amount of poise. Throughout the adversity, Pinney’s agility and commitment to his game speak volumes to his ethic for the team. 
Play after play, Pinney was set for whatever was coming and reset to ensure he could do everything possible to guard his posts. It’s clear that Pinney is a dedicated member of this club, and his dedication stands out more than any final score.
Following being swept, Iowa State will return to Ames to prepare to host its second home series. The Cyclones will host the Huskies Friday and Saturday.
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<title>PHOTOS: Spirits in the Garden</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[ August Anderson, Photojournalist]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:12:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>PHOTOS: Ames locals celebrate pride at Ames Pridefest 2025</title>
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<dc:creator><![CDATA[ August Anderson, Photojournalist]]></dc:creator>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 06:11:42 +0000</pubDate>
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A view of LGBTQ+ pride themed patches for sale during Ames Pridefest 2025 in Ames, Iowa, Oct. 11, 2025. </div>
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