News

Source of political information varies by gender, age and candidate preference

In addition to questions about candidate support, a team of Iowa State LAS researchers asked likely caucus-goers where they get their political information. Out of 511 respondents, 61.9 percent said national TV news.

January 29, 2016

E.J. Dionne, Jr. to present 2015-2016 Manatt-Phelps Spring Lecture

Syndicated Washington Post columnist will provide insight on the presidential debate and political climate.

January 27, 2016

New Iowa State/WHO-HD poll shows tight race as Iowa caucus-goers change their minds

As the candidates make their final push across Iowa, many caucus-goers are still trying to decide which candidate they’ll support. Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Ted Cruz lead their respective parties, according to a new Iowa State University/WHO-HD Iowa Caucus Poll. However, there is little room separating them from the…

January 26, 2016

Student mock trial returns two guilty verdicts

The thirteenth annual reenactment of a landmark groundwater trial by the Department of Geological and Atmospheric Science’s hydrogeology class led to guilty (liable) verdicts in two separate trials. Each year, department chair Bill Simpkins’ class reenacts the 1986 trial that became a book and motion picture titled, “A Civil…

January 19, 2016

Turning your resolutions into healthy habits

Weight loss is often the goal for anyone starting a new exercise routine. It’s a good motivator, but Iowa State University health experts say weight is not the only factor to consider if you want to stick with it and see results.

January 5, 2016