Facilities and financial update from Jamie Pollard
Looks promising for the entertainment area
View ArticleISU Super Fan Nick Bassett
Have seen some Twitter posts about this, thought I would post here. Some unfortunate news:
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Is ISU going to tear down the Armory?
I don't see the armory on this Master Plan image. Anyone hear about this? Very lame if true.
View ArticleOlde Main closing
https://www.amestrib.com/news/20190...ses?template=ampart&__twitter_impression=true Seems less than ideal for sales
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Campustown Bars: Where Should CW & Blum Go?
I didn't see another thread to discuss the question from today's pod on where they should go when they invade Campustown on Friday night. They'd really like current ISU students feedback on how they'd...
View ArticleCopper Beach apartments
Has anyone on here lived there or had a kid live there? My son and his buddies are planning to move there in the fall. Pretty neat set up, but wondering if there are any things to watch out for. I...
View ArticleISU Urban Exploring Thread Redux
I was going to just bump the old Urban Exploring thread, but it has been locked!! What a travesty, I demand an immediate inquisition! Anyways...I'll just leave this here instead:...
View ArticleFinding a roommate
My daughter is going to ISU in the fall. We don't want her to room with a high school friend. What is the best way to find a good roommate match?
View ArticleBest Dorm?
The boy has decided to go to ISU in computer engineering. We didn't research dorms at all since he was going West or East coast until recently. I lived in Friley so..... He is looking at Martin but...
View ArticleFavorite Bar in Ames
So after the where did you live thread which one is your favorite bar past or present?
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Student season tickets
My son is an incoming freshman. He did not get selected in the lottery for season tickets for football and basketball. He's pretty bummed about it. It's been a long time since I was at ISU and would...
View Article"801 Day" explainer from a recent former student
Was listening to CW and Blum talk about not knowing what '801 day' is, and specifically not knowing the origin of the name. 801 day occurs on the Saturday before classes begin. As far as I am aware,...
View ArticleISU Power Plant Fire?
My wife told me students are going to online classes due to no AC caused by a fire. Anyone hear anything?
View ArticleWhat's wrong with campus toilets?
They splash and sometimes even to your face. It's sooooooooo dirty!!! Especially new bathroom on first floor in library, you have to press the button and wait for the flush to splash on your body. And...
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Old Dairy Industry Courtyard?
With new buildings over the years, I don't believe there is external access to the old Dairy Industry building (now called food science?) courtyard. Is it still there? If so, how do you access it? I...
View ArticleISU VP of Finance & Operations Settlement
Not sure if this has been posted yet. This whole settlement seems suspicious…. https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/briefs/iowa-state-university-to-pay-124000-to-shawn-norman-in-separation-agreement/
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