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Six Reasons Why Iowa is a Cyclone State

Ali Melgard
Mar 02, 2015
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Six Reasons Why Iowa is a Cyclone State

This is for the Cyclone fans who would like to bask in the glory of being able to proudly wear cardinal and gold, and for the Hawkeye fans who need reminding why the Cyclones are just a little (WAY) better.

1. Well, we have Fred Hoiberg (the Mayor), Hilton Magic, better tailgating, and Jack Trice. Oh, and who’s currently holding the Cy-Hawk trophy? Not you Hawkeyes. Not you.

2. Anyone who has even a little bit of common sense knows that Iowa State’s campus is incredibly gorgeous and Iowa’s campus doesn’t even come close to being as pretty. More than half of the population of Ames is made up of college students, which is one of the reasons why Livability named Ames the best college town in 2014.

3. One of the best things about Iowa State is being a part of all of the traditions that Iowa Staters have been doing for many many years. Yell Like Hell, The Zodiac, Superdog, Curtis to Beardshear and the student favorite: Campaniling. I mean, who doesn’t like going to make out with your significant other on central campus at midnight and have it be socially acceptable?

4. From 1939-1942 the first computer was invented at Iowa State University. I’d like to start off by saying YOU’RE WELCOME. Iowa State pretty much invented our lives as we know it. We turn in homework on our computers, Google pointless stuff, order Jimmy Johns, Facebook stalk and do other (un)productive things.

5. Greek Life is huge at Iowa State and it is something that is special to each member. There are over 60 Greek chapters on campus which means about 14.6% of Iowa States student body are in a Greek organization. 

6. More high school graduates and community college transfers choose to come to Iowa State University than any other college in the state. Now this, my friends, is proof that Iowa is a Cyclone state.

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