Guest Blogger

In addition to our regular bloggers, The Hype runs on a steady stream of contributions from multicultural students across campus.

Photo of TiffanyWant to join in the hype?  Email Denise to contribute!

 

Our guest bloggers provide our Club Spotlights, Adventure Posts, Leadership Callouts and In My Words posts.

 

Blog Posts

Photos of two students with red boxes and white text. Title text reads Why McNair? Box 1 includes the text: “This program personally propelled me to reach a level of academic preparation that I couldn’t see myself reaching alone.” Derrick, Psychology, The second box reads: “If you are hesitating to apply to McNair like I was, know that there is a family waiting for you that will nurture your potential in many more ways than one.” Tayana, Biological Systems Engineering

Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program

27 Feb 2023 10:27 AM

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Are you interesting in attending graduate school and earning your Ph.D.? If so, please consider applying to the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, a TRIO program which prepares qualified undergraduate students for graduate school entry, with the primary goal of increasing the attainment of the Ph.D. by first-generation and underrepresented students.

In My Words, Leadership Callout     McNair, Graduate School

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My Thoughts, as an Asian Woman, on Shang-Chi by Alex

17 Nov 2021 9:31 AM

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It felt awesome to go into a theater to watch a movie that had Asian characters being played by Asian identifying folx (looking at you, Emma Stone). Of course, all cast members or characters weren’t Asian, but I’m happy that most of the cast was Asian.

In My Words     Asian American, Graduate School

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This Is For Me by Paulina

28 Apr 2021 11:54 AM

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Multicultural Vision Program scholars were asked to reflect on their first year at Iowa State in a creative way. Paulina discusses their experiences as a first-year student in Apparel Merchandising and Design and how Paulina channeled the experiences into a dress entered in the 2021 Fashion Show. See her reflection below. You can enable closed caption as needed.

 

In My Words     MVP, College of Human Sciences, Latinx

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The Crazy Life of A Mexican Warr;or by Hugo

25 Nov 2020 12:00 PM

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My name is Hugo O. Perez Loa! I am a recent graduate from the class of Fall 2020 at Iowa State University! My Major is in BLS (Bachelors of Liberal Studies) and I’m from Storm Lake, Iowa!

 

The Crazy Life of A Mexican Warr;or is a YouTube video series that was created by, yours truly! I was nominated by Brian Behnken to do a collaboration with Iowa State’s MSA (Multicultural Student Affairs) Office, as well as their student website blog, The Hype, to produce a post of my experience as a Multicultural college student and, of course, as an Iowa State Student.

In My Words     Latinx, LGBTQIA+

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Meet Grace Shultis: Writing and Media Center Consultant

22 Sep 2020 8:24 AM

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Beginning September 17, ISU’s Office of Multicultural Student Affairs & Writing and Media Center offer FREE peer tutoring services for MSA students working on any form of written, oral, visual, or electronic communication!

Leadership Callout     Writing Media Center, GWC, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Protest in 8 Frames by Takashi Runtsch

12 Jun 2020 8:44 AM

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On May 25th, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer outside of a grocery store in Minneapolis for allegedly using a fake 20 dollar bill. His death is one in a long and storied history of police brutality against African-Americans in the United States. Shortly after, protests began in Minneapolis, and have swept across the globe. My name is Takashi Runtsch, and on May 30th, I participated in one such protest in Minneapolis. These photos document my experience.

In My Words     Protest

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The Cardinal and Gold 2020: Radiance of Us

30 Apr 2020 1:46 PM

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On April 24, we gathered virtually for the annual Cardinal and Gold awards show. Click on the video below to head the show and see the winners. Even though you can't see if in our formal wear, we loved getting to share a virtual space with our radiant community.

Congratulations to award winners!

 

Leadership Callout    

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My Personal Growth In Dealing With Racism by Iluda

07 Apr 2020 1:51 PM

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At Iowa State University, the conversations about racism tend to never end. However, this makes sense as the recent campus news tells us, students of color, to be aware. From the vandalism in dorms, racial slurs chalked on the sidewalks, and recently racial tension toward Asians caused by the Corona Virus 19. With racism happening over and over again to people of color, how do we deal with it? Here are my personal stories along with my personal growth in dealing with racism.

In My Words     College of Engineering, Asian American

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Four Years Later

31 Mar 2020 2:05 PM

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As a first-generation college student, my time here at college has not always been sunshine and rainbows. Upon arriving, I was faced with a few difficult circumstances such as:

Adventure, In My Words     College of Business, Asian American, Study Abroad

Current students: check your email for a message from msa

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM MSA

17 Mar 2020 11:48 AM

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At about 12:15pm on March 17th, the following email was sent to all multicultural students currently enrolled from Assistant Dean and Director of Multicultural Student Affairs, Kenyatta Shamburger. Click the link above to read the text of the email.

Good afternoon,

With all that is happening around us, I hope that each of you are having the opportunity to enjoy at least some of your spring break.

   

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