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Seniors give advice and stories over their time at Iowa State
From regrets to classes, to hopes, these Iowa State College seniors shared their Cyclone experiences earlier than they graduate.
Colton Carlson, software program engineering main
At first, he mentioned he was overstressed however quickly realized faculty wasn’t that dangerous.
“If you happen to deal with it like a job, it’s not that dangerous, and you are able to do no matter you need most nights,” Carlson mentioned. “I went out virtually each evening final semester and nonetheless ended up on the dean’s checklist, so I don’t know. Individuals simply overhype how onerous it’s, after which they drink all day and get stunned.”
As a result of COVID-19, Carlson mentioned his sophomore 12 months was the worst in comparison with his junior 12 months when he and his buddies went out so much. However, he mentioned he has realized quite a lot of classes.
“It’s not about what you study in school, however studying the way you study and studying what works. I put that on the headstone,” Carlson mentioned. “I’ve additionally received much more relaxed and uptight, snug with myself, discovering myself, which is tacky and I hate that I simply mentioned that, nevertheless it’s true.”
Colton plans to work at Citrix Programs in Florida after he graduates.
Tayana Roark, organic methods engineering main
For Roark, coming from New York Metropolis to Iowa State College was a tough adjustment.
“I believe I’ve realized to love Iowa State as a result of after I first got here right here, I didn’t actually get pleasure from it an excessive amount of,” Roark mentioned. “I believed it was very sluggish, however I’ve realized to benefit from the slowness generally. It’s type of peaceable.”
As an introvert, Roark mentioned she has realized to place herself in lots of actions this 12 months as a result of she needs to expertise what the world has to supply.
“If I wasn’t positive if I might get one thing or not, let’s say a job, I simply wouldn’t apply,” Roark mentioned. “However now, even when I really feel like one thing is out of my attain, I apply anyway. I simply do no matter as a result of I really feel like another person wouldn’t precisely have extra to supply than I do.“
Roark mentioned she plans to attend graduate faculty and work with nonprofit organizations regarding meals safety and journey to study extra about herself and others’ viewpoints.
Brooklin Border, public relations main
Though Border has solely attended Iowa State for 2 years, she has loved her expertise, virtually wishing she attended for 4 years.
“By being concerned with issues, I’ve met my bestest buddies, made quite a lot of nice reminiscences and realized so much and gained quite a lot of actually cool experiences with loads of alternatives to develop,” Border mentioned.
From courses to new experiences, Border said that her senior 12 months has been her favourite.
“I completely get pleasure from my courses as a result of they’re truly being utilized to actual life conditions. I’m truly in a position to apply every little thing I’m studying to outdoors companies into my internships and organizations I’m concerned in,” Border mentioned. “I additionally had a very nice expertise in SUB [Student Union Board], participated in homecoming for as soon as and went to my first Iowa State soccer sport this semester.”
Border mentioned how she feels she has matured since freshman 12 months, studying to not care a lot about different folks’s ideas.
“All people can have an opinion about what you’re doing, what you’re sporting, what you’re saying, the place you’re going, who you’re with and something and every little thing,” Border mentioned. “However you recognize what, it actually doesn’t matter. These folks don’t matter, and all that issues is how you’re feeling.”
Border mentioned coming to Iowa State sooner as a substitute of transferring might need introduced extra connections, buddies and alternatives. Nonetheless, she mentioned she doesn’t remorse something as a result of, on the time, she was doing what she thought was proper.
Via her internship experiences, Border mentioned she hopes to do one thing with nonprofits or occasion planning within the leisure trade.
Maddie Willits, graphic design main
Willits mentioned Iowa State has fostered a artistic angle and readiness to enter the workforce.
The novelty of getting into faculty, making new buddies, becoming a member of new actions and having no restrictions made freshman 12 months Willit’s favourite.
Staying on job and dealing in a well timed method is a lesson Willits mentioned she has realized at Iowa State, even when she sometimes waits till the final minute to finish all her work.
“I’m much more assured and extra social,” Willits mentioned. “I’m very open to making an attempt new issues, whether or not it’s in my main or with new folks or all types of stuff.”
Willits mentioned she hopes to work for a few years at design agency, save and doubtlessly journey in another country.
Camdyn Zook, software program engineering main
Though freshman 12 months is the beginning of independence and information, Zook mentioned his expertise has been impartial.
“There’s quite a lot of good sides and quite a lot of dangerous sides of Iowa State that I’ve come to,” Zook mentioned. “It’s simply the unknown that offers you anxiousness generally. You need to make certain with the buddy group you may have.”
When issues received set in stone, Zook mentioned he began to chill out. For brand new coming college students, Zook beneficial planning accordingly by doing analysis about your pursuits.
“If you happen to take a look at what Iowa State has to supply, perhaps you may get extra out of it.” Zook mentioned. “I regarded into Iowa State, like what courses I must take particularly and the way I might greatest use my time taking courses, and I used to be in a position to graduate early.”
Zook defined that he’s grown to ask for assist. He mentioned he was not initially keen on asking for steerage in large lecture halls, however as soon as he received over that concern, he began doing a lot better in courses.
If there’s one factor Zook recommends, it will be to search for as many alternatives socially and professionally as a result of that’s the way you create a help system.
After commencement, Zook plans to work at Raytheon Applied sciences in Florida and doubtlessly go to grad faculty sooner or later.
James Mechikoff, technical communication main
When Mechikoff got here to Iowa State College, he mentioned he initially felt like a quantity in a crowd.
“I wasn’t actually positive what I wished to do in class, and after I got here, quite a lot of my buddies type of went to the wind,” Mechikoff mentioned. “I used to be type of remoted and confused the place I wished to finish up and felt like a quantity within the crowd.”
After he began to have interaction extra with professors and meet new folks, Mechikoff mentioned issues began to show round for him.
“You’ll discover issues, however you’re by no means going to have any person come and drag you alongside or prevent,” Mechikoff mentioned. “Be prepared to take dangers and be prepared to simply go for stuff.”
Mechikoff is keen on going into something technical communication associated the place he can concentrate on creating academic texts and communication.
LOS ANGELES – Senior Michelle Urquhart set Iowa’s single-season service aces record in the Hawkeyes’ 3-1 loss to UCLA on Wednesday night at Pauley Pavilion. Iowa drops to 10-21 overall and 4-15 in the Big Ten.
Urquhart needed two aces to surpass the single-season rally scoring era record set by Becky Walters in 2010. With the third set tied at 10-10, Urquhart dropped in a soft serve to secure her 42nd ace on the season.
The senior from Virginia Beach, Virginia, also recorded a double-double, registering 13 kills and 12 digs. Freshman Dominique Phills and sophomore Hannah Whittingstall were in double-figures with 12 and 10 kills, respectively. Phills was a spark off the bench, drilling five kills in the opening set.
Senior libero Joy Galles notched a career high in digs, finishing with 24. She neared a double-double, tallying eight assists.
MATCH SUMMARY
SET ONE (UCLA, 25-23)
After trading points early on, the Hawkeyes strung together three consecutive points to take a 5-3 lead, courtesy of a kill and ace from Urquhart. UCLA answered with a run, pushing ahead 13-8. Phills was a spark off the bench, helping Iowa pull within two on several occasions. The Hawkeyes rallied all the way back in the opener, tying the set at 23-23 before the Bruins capitalized on back-to-back kills to win the set. UCLA had only one attacking error in the first set, while Iowa had seven.
SET TWO (UCLA, 25-11)
Despite gaining momentum at the end of the first set, Iowa fell behind 9-1 to begin the second. A timeout slowed the Bruins’ progress, but they gained early control of the set. Iowa chipped away in the middle of the set on terminations from Phills and UCLA errors. UCLA ended the set on a 5-0 run.
SET THREE (IOWA, 25-23)
Iowa quickly regrouped for a competitive set in the third. A kill from Whittingstall and ace from freshman Jenna Meitzler kept the pressure on UCLA early. Urquhart notched her record-setting ace, breaking a 10-10 tie in the third set. The teams headed into the media timeout with UCLA leading, 15-14. It wasn’t until late in the set before Iowa pulled away, using a 3-0 run to go up by two at 20-18, courtesy of kills from freshman Malu Garcia and Phills. After a UCLA timeout fueled back-to-back points for the Bruins, Iowa sealed the set with a kill from Whittingstall and error from UCLA.
Mickey’s record-setting ace! 💛#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/PlUu17YR2R
— Iowa Volleyball (@IowaVolleyball) November 28, 2024
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝗲𝘀 👑
With Michelle’s second ace tonight, she has set the program record for service aces in a season during the rally scoring era (42).#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/fimM7XstTc
— Iowa Volleyball (@IowaVolleyball) November 28, 2024
SET FOUR (UCLA, 25-15)
UCLA recovered and regained momentum, leading 6-2 to begin set four. A pair of kills from Urquhart and a termination from Garcia brought Iowa back within one at 7-6. The Hawkeyes stayed within striking distance but could not take the lead in the set. The Bruins used a run in the middle of the set to take control. A block from senior Anna Davis and Garcia stopped the run at 19-13. UCLA finished the set on a 5-1 run to win the match.
UP NEXT: Iowa heads across town for its season finale, battling No. 20 USC on Friday evening. First serve is set for 9 p.m. (CT) from the Galen Center. The match will be broadcast on B1G+ and the Hawkeye Radio Network.
Former Iowa Hawkeyes star George Kittle is in the midst of what has to be the most trying season of his NFL career.
Kittle’s San Francisco 49ers—who were Super Bowl contenders heading into 2024—fell to just 5-6 with their loss to the Green Bay Packer this past Sunday, further hindering their playoff chances.
However, the tight end is not giving up hope in the midst of severe adversity.
“My optimism is not broken by any means,” Kittle told reporters. “We still have a lot of very talented players. We will get some guys back. And I still have full trust in the coaching staff to put our guys in position to make plays, and I got no worry about that. But definitely an uphill grind, and going to see what we’re made of, which I’m looking forward to.”
You have to love Kittle’s fighting spirit, but it seems hard to imagine the 49ers righting the ship in their current predicament.
San Francisco is dealing with a plethora of injury issues up and down the roster, which includes quarterback Brock Purdy, who missed the Packers game with a shoulder problem.
Kittle himself had a strong performance in Week 12, logging six catches for 82 yards and a touchdown. He has also been his usual impressive self overall this season, totaling 49 receptions for 642 yards and eight scores in nine appearances.
But not even Kittle can save the Niners from all of their current troubles.
The 49ers will face the Buffalo Bills in a matchup that could ultimately decide their playoff fate this Sunday.
Iowa
No. 17 Iowa State tries to keep focus on Kansas State, not the many Big 12 title game scenarios
No. 17 Iowa State goes into its home game against Kansas State on Saturday night as one of the Big 12 teams with the highest probability of making it to the conference championship game next week.
That calculation comes from conference officials putting pencil to paper to figure out all the scenarios that could unfold on the final weekend of the regular season.
Cyclones coach Matt Campbell said his team just needs to worry about itself and not the myriad of possibilities that could determine the matchup for next week’s Big 12 title game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
“To me,” he said, “all that other stuff is wasted time, effort and energy.”
If the Cyclones (9-2, 6-2, No. 18 CFP) beat the Wildcats (8-3, 5-3, No. 24 CFP), they probably would be in. Arizona State would be the likely opponent if the Sun Devils win at Arizona.
So much would have to align for the Wildcats to advance — starting with beating Iowa State — that coach Chris Klieman said he didn’t plan to address the possibilities with his players. He said he wouldn’t have to anyway.
“The kids know,” he said.
Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. Credit: AP/Charlie Riedel
Going for 10
The Cyclones are trying to become the first team in the program’s 133-year history to win 10 regular-season games. Wildcats’ tight end Will Swanson said he wasn’t aware of the 10-win milestone until a reporter told him. He indicated he and his teammates would like to keep the Cyclones from achieving it.
“I’ll probably have to mention that,” he said, laughing.
Up and running
K-State quarterback Avery Johnson appears to be back to his old self. The staff tried to reduce his rushing attempts after he was injured Oct. 12 at Colorado. There were no limitations on him in last week’s 41-15 win over Cincinnati. He ran 10 times for 70 yards, including a 33-yard burst and a 21-yard touchdown.
“People saw when he’s healthy, we’re really good on offense,” Klieman said.
Cold, but no snow
Temperatures are expected to be in the teens in Ames, but no snow is in the forecast. Heavy snow fell during last year’s game in Manhattan, Kansas. Abu Sama III ran for 276 yards and three touchdowns and the Cyclones’ defense made a fourth-down stop in the final minute to preserve a 42-35 victory.
“I just remember the snow and Abu running wild,” ISU receiver Jayden Higgins said. “There definitely was a lot of snow on the field.”
K-State’s Swanson said the game reminded him of a backyard football game but that it “panned out terribly.”
“Some spots there were 6 inches of snow,” he said. “I remember I caught a ball and I got tackled. I was face-first in the ground and had a pound of snow between my face and my facemask.”
Injury update
Klieman said RB Dylan Edwards could return against the Cyclones after sustaining a no-contact leg injury two weeks ago against Arizona State.
Campbell said S Drew Surges will be available and DT J.R. Singleton and TE Ben Brahmer are on track to play.
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