ISU Theatre presents the beloved holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”
Opening Friday, November 30, the heartwarming story of idealistic George Bailey’s fateful Christmas Eve will unfold through a live 1940s radio broadcast.
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Drumming up adventure
Senior Adam Kallal’s Iowa State adventure started with an unpredictable beat until he found his groove in music education. Now he’s composing a future focused on teaching and creative entrepreneurship.
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Expert political panel will analyze midterms, look to the future
What’s next in American politics? Steffen Schmidt will moderate an expert panel Nov. 26.
‘Smart shrinkage’ in small towns driven by strong social infrastructure, ISU research shows
As small Iowa towns continue to lose population, a strong social infrastructure determines whether residents report greater quality of life.
ISU Theatre and Opera Studio present “Orpheus in the Underworld”
Every three years, ISU Theatre and Opera Studio collaborate to perform a full-scale opera during the ISU Theatre season. “Orpheus in the Underworld” should delight both traditional opera lovers and new fans.
Playing video games to cope with anxiety may increase risk for addiction
New research has found that people who use video games as a coping mechanism for anxiety are more likely to have symptoms of gaming disorder, and higher levels of stress increased their risk for addiction.
Checkmate: How plant protein Feronia protects against bacterial attackers
Plant scientists at Iowa State University have shed new light on a genetic pathway that influences both plant growth and disease resistance, making it a promising target for breeding new crop varieties that can fight pathogens without sacrificing performance.
Matters of the heart
From small town Iowa to international recognition, Maryl Johnson (’73 zoology) has helped shape the field of transplant cardiology, changing countless lives along the way.