Des Moines Register
04-19-06
Young Adults weigh in
Tainted by the riots of 2004, many of Iowa State's Veishea celebration's
constructive undertakings have been regrettably overshadowed. This spring's
return of the 84 year-old festivity is being met with a great deal of careful concern
for the cooperation of the student body and the ISU police force. More impressive
than the law enforcement's campaign for a safe weekend, however, is the
tremendous amount of philanthropic events created and planned by the students
of ISU. Earlier this month, as a gift to the Ames community from the Veishea
committee, 250 volunteers came together to build a playground that will benefit
the children of the Beloit Residential Treatment Center. Dozens of other clubs
and charitable organizations will use this weekend's celebrations to promote and
fund-raiser for their foundation. It is crucial that the unfortunate happenings of the
2004 Veishea celebrations not eclipse the tremendous accomplishments of Iowa
State University and its students.
-Chelsy Kemmet, Ames