1918 Influenza Pandemic in Ames 1 First Arrival 2 Hiding the Epidemic 3 The Quarantine 4 After the Storm, Part 1 5 After the Storm, Part 2 The 1918 Influenza Pandemic in Ames series is a look back at the fall of 1918 and spring of 1919 to see how Iowa State and Ames handled … Continue reading 1918 Flu Pandemic in Ames: First Arrival
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The Complete First Issue: The I.A.C. Student, 7 August 1890
A happy 130th birthday to the Iowa State Daily! To celebrate the milestone, here is the complete first issue of the publication, dated 7 August 1890. Included are scans of all eight pages and the text to every story.
1969: Celebrating the moon landing
The front page of the Iowa State Daily from 24 July 1969. The Daily only published on Thursdays during the summer, so coverage of the Apollo 11 moon landing was three days after the event. The centerpiece story was a listing of the ISU alumni who were involved in the space race.
1916: Vote yes on suffrage!
104 years ago, Iowa was set to vote on women's suffrage for a second time and on 5 June 1916. the Daily took a stand, telling readers to vote yes.
1909: Women’s Edition of The I.S.C. Student
In 1909, the newspaper staff did a special issue. For one edition, the women on staff wrote, edited, and assembled the paper; the men took the week off. It was the first of many women's editions, which would happen annually for several years.
1970: Iowa State protests after Kent State shootings
In 1970, on the eve of VEISHEA weekend, thousands of ISU students and staff and local residents marched against the Vietnam War and Kent State massacre.
1894: Court upholds fraternity ban
Orvis Roberts vs. W. M. Beardshear et al.Members of the senior class and many of the alumni can readily recall the situation and feeling of the students at the beginning of the spring term 1891. It will be remembered that in the interests of good will and harmony, President Beardshear, authorized by the board of … Continue reading 1894: Court upholds fraternity ban
1916: ‘Etc’ in the air
Iowa State Student, "In Season," 18 May 1916 IN SEASON"In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to–Etc." Issue: 18 May 1916 Men have "etc." on their minds when spring arrives.
1916: Testing human elastic
Iowa State Student, "Science with Practice," 14 September 1916. Issue: 14 September 1916 This illustration is a silly take on the school's slogan.
1915: Bad telephone service
Iowa State Student, "Cheer Up, Freshmen," 21 September 2015. Issue: 21 September 1915 It wouldn’t be long before the telephone lines were upgraded and service was much improved, but in fall 1915, it was the point of contempt for many students.
1911: Road to Boone closed
The I.S.C. Student, "By Way of Information," 11 September 1911 BY WAY OF INFORMATIONThe road to Boone from a late photo. "Let the grass grow long and luxuriant on the road to Boone." -Prexy Issue: 11 Sep 1911 I'm not sure what was necessarily being explained in this illustration, but it seems like the college … Continue reading 1911: Road to Boone closed
1904: Guns on campus
We are at a loss to know or understand [why] in the world anyone wants to be discharging fire arms about the campus for. It was just the other day that a couple of shots went whizzing over the heads of some students who were walking along through the orchard. Now this shooting is dangerous … Continue reading 1904: Guns on campus
1916: Smoking on campus debate
Iowa State Student, "Flowers That Bloom Before Spring," 29 February 1916. Issue: 29 February 1916 One of the longest-running campus debates in the early years of the Iowa State Daily (by 1914 the Iowa State Student) was about smoking on campus. The newspaper was adamantly anti-smoking and occasionally had editorials shaming smokers and requesting people … Continue reading 1916: Smoking on campus debate
1914: Students swear they’ll study
"Now this semester I'm going to spend so much time each day on my studies, and…. etc.""Me too."POPULAR FICTION THESE DAYSThe I.S.C. Student, "Popular fiction these days," 14 February 1914 Issue: 14 February 1914 Kicking off a new term in spring 1914 was this illustration about students promising to put their studies first. (Some things … Continue reading 1914: Students swear they’ll study
1913: U.S. senator lost in State Gym
SENATOR KENYON LOST IN GYMSenator Kenyon, his mother, and a friend of his from Des Moines were going through the new gymnasium Wednesday. They wandered about seeing the inside of the magnificent structure until finally they got lost in the big gym and were unable to find their way out. After searching for some time … Continue reading 1913: U.S. senator lost in State Gym
1900: First reference to a car
An automobile was seen upon our highways last Saturday.The I.S.C. Student, 12 Jun 1900 This short, one-sentence blurb is the first reference to an automobile in the Daily's archive. The roads to and from campus were notorious bad at the time, and the Ford Model T was still eight years away.
1911: Campus society selection
The I.S.C. Student, "They're all good, "Little Ones," 18 Sep 1911. Issue: 18 September 1911 For the past three years, the number of literary societies had increased from 7 to 11, so by the time the class of 1915 arrives, there are many societies enticing new students to join — the older crew: Philomathean (founded … Continue reading 1911: Campus society selection
1909: New toys for students
The I.S.C. Student, "Oh see the new toys!" 19 April 1909. Issue: 19 April 1909 In spring 1909, Iowa State had a new gymnasium (State Gym); a good debate team, oratorical team, and basketball team; a renewed interest in baseball and a well-performing track team; and the first student government was formed. Note that the … Continue reading 1909: New toys for students
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