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THE AMESCUPCAKE EMPORIUM

AMES, IOWA515.232.0124

300 MAIN STREETMONDAY-SATURDAY

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HIGH RISE

S.O.S.

TIGHTS AND SOCKS

BOLD COLORS

SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS

SUN COMPANY

SOUNDS OF EUROPE

ALBUM REVIEWS

KURE

ROYCE WHITE

CLUBS

COMMUNITY SERVICE

LOCAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FASHION

CONTENTS

MUSIC

CULTURE

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FASHIONFASHION DIRECTOR

ART DIRECTORFASHION ASSISTANTFASHION ASSISTANT

Kelsey CashmanKristen GretemanMeredith Van WoertTaylor Traughber

DESIGNDESIGN DIRECTOR

DESIGN EDITORDESIGN EDITORDESIGN EDITORDESIGN EDITOR

Elizabeth WillenborgAllie AdamsBrooke BattersonKelsey CashmanTaylar Jacobson

JOURNALISM DIRECTORWRITERWRITERWRITERWRITERWRITER

Liana PrudencioAndrew ClawsonJessie ChristensenKristene DontjeLeah HansenAnna Harmon

JOURNALISM

PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTORPUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANTPUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANTPUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANTPUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT

Anna MoorseSarah BuehlerMackenzie PetermeierSarah SmithKatie Verhulst

PUBLIC RELATIONS

PHOTOPHOTOGRAPHERPHOTOGRAPHERPHOTOGRAPHER

Clark ColbyMichael Jolliffe Kyle Keigan

ADVERTISINGADVERTISING DIRECTOR

ADVERTISING ASSISTANTCassidy RingenaAnnette Ivanisevic

WEB DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORNETWORKING DIRECTOR

Ben HayesMoriah Smith

NETWORKING AND WEB DEVELOPMENT

MUSIC DIRECTORMUSIC ASSISTANTMUSIC ASSISTANT

Dessa HarveyEmily KudobeTessia Rockey

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CO-EDITORS-IN-CHIEF

Kyle Keigan Ann Prowell

SPECIAL THANKSJennifer DrinkwaterIlsa DewaldEllie ProwellSimone SchaferSam Summers

GSBReiman Gardens

Sherri KeiganCyndi Wiley

Andy Messersmith

COPY EDITORSEDITOREDITOREDITOR

Liana PrudencioMoriah SmithTeresa Tompkins

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

THIS PAST JANUARY

we were looking for something new—something we felt was missing from the current printed culture of Iowa State. It didn’t take long before the idea came to us, an idea to express these cultural trends we noticed in the form of a magazine—a notion and form of expression natural to a group of design students. We hoped this magazine would fill the void we found wasn’t being explicitly expressed in print. But, the story of our magazine also lies in the city of Ames itself and the discovery of things once overlooked. A fresh perspective was needed to alert the students on campus to experiences that might otherwise be missed unintentionally. This concept helped us settle on our name for the magazine, Revival, a fitting union of the spirited and the unrealized, youth from the aged.As we have discovered these past few months, the idea was the simple part. We had to take serious steps to put together a team to divide the work and actually see the abstract concept to a physical creation. We also didn’t want this production to be solely for design students. Even though the idea came from a design perspective, we hope to use the visual art of the photography along with the assembled content to be accessible to all students and curious wanderers of Ames.And so, through amazing effort and cooperation of our peers and friends, we are happy to bring you this spring issue of Revival with much to look forward to next year.

Ann Prowell & Kyle Keigan

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highRISE

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Intro: Shirt - Salvation Army, skirt - Goodwill, hat - Target. This page: Green trousers - Goodwill, blouse and belt - Salvation Army, wedges - Dolce Vita by Target. Opposite page: Pants - Goodwill, blouse and sandals - Salvation Army.

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Intro: Top - Goodwill. Left page: Blazer and polo - Affordables, chords - Salvation Army. Right page: Cardigan and tube top - Goodwill, belt - Affordables, shoes and skirt - Salvation Army.

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This page: Tights - Target. Right page: Top left: Tights - Goodwill. Bottom left: Tights and socks - Target. Bottom right: Socks - Target.

TIGHTS+

SOCKS

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BOLDCOLORS

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Intro: On Him: Shirt and tie - Goodwill, pants - Salvation Army, shoes and blazer - Affordables. On Her: Dress - Goodwill, shoes - Dolce Vita by Target.

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On her: Dress - Goodwill. On him: Sweater and button down - Goodwill, jeans - Salvation Army

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1 2 3This is a three day music festival that has grown to become one of the largest in the country.

Live country music, small town America, and summertime; with big names like Willie Nelson and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Wefest is everything a country music fan could ever want!

This festival is possibly the biggest, most recognizable music festival in the Midwest.

FESTIVALSsummer music

-Andrew Clawson

BONNAROO WEFEST LOLLAPALOOZA

FEATURING

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Eminem, Arcade Fire, The Black Keys, Lil Wayne, The Strokes, The Decemberists, Girl Talk, Atmosphere, Wiz Khalifa, Cold War Kids, Deer Tick, Robyn.

Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Brad Paisley, Willie Nelson, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

To be announced, check Twitter for updates.

Just about anyone who enjoys music. Country music fans.

People who enjoy a variety of music.

June 9th — 12th August 4th — 6th

August 5th — 7th

Manchester, Tennessee Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Chicago, Illinois

www.bonnaroo. comwww.we fe s t . c om

www. lo l lapa looza . com$249.50 for a 4-day fesitval pass. $59 for a single-day pass; $99 for the 3-day

pass.

$90 for a single-day pass; $215 for a 3-day pass.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO THIS SUMMER? WHAT BETTER WAY TO HAVE FUN THAN TO CHECK OUT SOME NEARBY FESTIVALS, OR BETTER YET, GET A CHANGE OF SCENERY AND HIT THE ROAD FOR SOME GREAT LIVE MUSIC.

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4 5 6It’s Des Moines’ very own summer music extravaganza!

Detroit is well known for being the birthplace of the automobile. It also happens that Detroit is considered to be the birthplace of techno. Although techno is dead, electronic music is still alive and stronger than ever, and it lives in Detroit!

The Mile High Music Festival brings big names in music to the Rocky Mountain region.

80/35 DETROITELECTRONICMUSICFESTIVAL

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Girl Talk, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, The Poison Control Center, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and many more.

Skrillex, Mimosa, Soul Clap, and Sven Vath.

Jack Johnson, Steve Miller Band, Phoenix, Slightly Stoopid, Cypress Hill, Atmosphere, Weezer, Z-Trip, Nas and Damian Marley.

Iowans! It wasn’t until recently that our state has been able to attract live music at this level, and with everything from rock, hip hop and local talent there isn’t a reason to miss out on this one.

Electronic music junkies

Electronic music junkies, Hip hop heads, and indie rockers.July 2nd — 3rd

May 28th — 30th

August 14th — 15thDes Moines, Iowa

Detroit, Michigan

Denver, Colorado

www.80-35.com

www.paxahau . com/fe s t i va l

www.mi l eh i ghmus i c f e s t i va l . c om

$35 for a single-day pass, $60 for a 2-day pass.

$60 for a 3-day pass.

$110 for a single day pass.

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An offshoot of the Ballroom Dance Club, Descarga teaches the Latin-originating dances, such as the Salsa and Merengue - a fast-paced, sultry turn from those stuffy Gone-With-The-Wind waltzes. The instructors are well-experienced and accredited, and everyone is welcome, whether you’re a pro or a prom-night wallflower.

-Kristene Dontje

THE ONE CAMPAIGNMade up of people concerned and ready to get active in the fight against poverty and global crises like AIDS. The One Campaign uses the lobbying power of large numbers of individuals to give politicians a little healthy advice as to how to keep their promises. They focus on getting real results from the people in power and broadcast their successes on their website.

ISU STUDENTORGANIC FARMIowa State is all about its agriculture and sustainability. So meet the Student Organic Farm, which is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a functional farm run by students and faculty, growing everything from asparagus to watermelons for the sake of education and community awareness. They’re also one of the local producers that sells to ISU Dining. Pretty nifty, right?

HOPE 4 AFRICA @ ISUThis organization is specifically targeted on helping kids in Africa get a leg up, particularly in Kenya. It’s easy to assume the way things are here is the way the world should be; this club raises awareness of the problems these kids are facing and gathers funds to start helping them achieve their goals in life.

DESCARGA LATINDANCE CLUB

CLUBSwww.one. o r g/us/

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-Tessia Rockey

After checking out a hot n’ lively show at the end of February, The Sun Company had us drooling for a chance to interview them. Music director Dessa Harvey and I were lucky enough to sit down with drummer Jon Peterson and key man Mike Givens to get the lowdown. What we found was a band that bottles musical passion and pours it onto the fans; complete with personalities as spicy as “Louisiana Hot Sauce,” said Peterson. The funk/jam band is a young one, forming just over a year ago. Members Mike McCarten, Pat Amdahl and Jon Peterson started jamming in Frederiksen Court with the unusual combo of two acoustic guitars and an electric drum set. Later the trio searched for keys and bass. Enter Mike Givens and Kyle Haubrich, through personal connections and Craigslist respectively. The name The Sun Company was born while brainstorming on the way home from a Phish concert in Cincinnati. Even though that’s their official name, you can hear them jokingly refer to themselves with different aliases, such as Meat Paper, the Flailing Documents and Vinegar Tree Revival. We might be partial to the last one.

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The Sun Company has played at a few festivals including the Briar Patch Festival in Bevington, Iowa last summer. They love doing house parties for anyone who asks, and now people are starting to request them for shows. McCarten books the shows for the band in a spur-of-the-moment, “Hey wanna do a show this weekend?” “Ok!” kind of fashion.Recently, the band has stepped out on the Ames bar scene. They don’t have a specific venue they prefer; whichever location has the most energy becomes their favorite choice. Energy plays a huge role in The Sun Company’s performances,

whether it is from the band themselves or the crowd. To prepare for gigs, Peterson and McCarten listen to The Beatles. “We just like playing music, no, need to play music,” Givens said. “We love to play for the people–seeing people dancing, bobbing heads. It’s what we do it for. We love to see people jam. We are the medium the music goes through.”You know the group is grooving hard when no one’s looking at each other. You’ll find them with their eyes closed, really feeling the music. Otherwise they can be seen making eye contact when they’ve messed up, at transitions from jam sections to melodies, and of course when something funny happens.

Their writing process is a collaborative one. Starting with a melody and designated sections for jamming, each member writes his own part but they arrange as a group. Transitions are added to merge songs, creating a non-stop show. They say they’ve been known to really nerd out when it comes to creating their pieces. Givens, who majors in music at Iowa State, is the music theory guru of the group and a self-proclaimed theory nerd. “It’s like learning to drive a stick shift,” Givens said. “It takes a while to learn, but once you do, it’s like second nature.” The Sun Company loves variety and they try and do something different all the time. Bluegrass? Sure. Death Doctors heavy metal reference? They did it. With influences like the Allman Brothers, The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, and Yonder Mountain String Band, it’s not a mystery that their sound is a layering of upbeat and unpredictable styles. Peterson drives the beat on the drums while Givens slams the keys with a soulful touch and Kyle rocks the bass. Pat and McCarten top it off with swift and smooth fingers on the lead and rhythm guitars, rounding out the full-bodied sound. They wouldn’t have it any other way. Throughout the whole interview, Peterson and Givens were drumming on the table and joking, feeding off of each other just like when they practice. The typical practice starts with a jam session to get the creative juices flowing and then song practice ensues. “If you look past the shenanigans at the regular practice you’ll see that we’re serious,” Peterson said. “We want to continue after school–to be full time musicians. Here comes a Grammy.”They have two albums that are available to the public at shows, Shhh! and Steaming Pile of Sun. They recorded with Dennis Halsep, who works at Reiman Music and built the studio for his business, the Alexander Recording Company.

MAKING THE MUSIC

IN ACTION

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“ WE JUST LIKE PLAYING MUSIC, NO, NEED TO PLAY MUSIC.

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Europe-Andrew Clawson

THE SOUNDS OF

BELGIUM:Belgium’s close proximity to England may be the cause, but drum and bass and trip hop are as popular in Belgium as they are across the channel. Some of the genre’s most prominent artists have come from Belgium.

CHECK OUT:HOOVERPHONIC — Trip Hop

NETSKY — Drum and Bass

GERMANY:With the help of composers Bach and Beethoven, classical music has in part stemmed from Germany. Today, Germany is also known for its electronic music, hip hop, and heavy metal.

CHECK OUT:GAMMA RAY — 80’s Metal

RAMMSTEIN — Industrial Metal

SWEDEN:Sweden is the third largest exporter of music in the world with artists such as ABBA, Robyn, and Ace of Base gaining international success.

CHECK OUT:KEBNEKAJSE — Progressive

ROBYN — Electro Pop

SPAIN:Traditionally, Spain is known for its flamenco music, which draws its influence from its Arab neighbors to the south. Now, Spanish Rock is paving its way in the music scene, becoming popular throughout Latin America.

CHECK OUT:MALDITA NERERA — Spanish Rock

EL PESCAO — Spanish Rock

NORWAY:Like the rest of Scandinavia, Norway is best known for its heavy metal and its electronic music, but it has not found the international success that Sweden has.

CHECK OUT:ROYKSOPP — Trip Hop

FLUNK — Trip Hop

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Europe-Jessie Christensen

ALBUMREVIEWS

I’m not usually one to listen to the electronic-type songs, but this little album was an honest breath of fresh air in an otherwise hectic schedule. I just turned on the album and let it go, finding myself unable to stop smiling throughout the entire thing. The songs are very catchy, bright, and upbeat. The songs all have a very appealing and unique sound to them that almost reminded me of video game music of the ‘80s persuasion. About the only way I can think of to describe them is that it’s like laying in the warm sunshine on a lazy summer afternoon. You just have to relax and smile. “Jungles” is outright ambient and relaxing while songs like “My Fur, My Leather, My Nails” are more energetic and fun. There is not a bad song on this album, though it does only include eight songs. It’s the sort of album that would cheer you right up and make you want to dance. If you like music like that, this is definitely a good album for you to pick up. I do have to attach one warning to the album however: you will be humming/singing these songs for the rest of the day once you hear them.

STEPDADOrdinaire Ep

FALLULAHThe Black Cat NeighbourhoodThis album is categorized under pop/rock, however I’m not sure there is quite a category for it. It is very hard to ascribe a particular genre for it. It’s never a boring album to listen to at any point. The steady percussive beats that seem to form the heart of each of the songs can easily lull you into the mood for listening to it. The singer herself has a very unique style that I have yet to find in anything else. She has a beautiful, crooning voice, which almost reminds me of a classic lounge singer. Some of the songs are consistent with the lounge sound, but there are others that are unlike anything that I have ever heard before, like the “The Black Cat Neighborhood” and “Only Human.” All in all, the album is worth giving a listen to for something very special and unusual. I can’t say that I adored each and every song of course, but there are quite a few that struck me very strongly. This is an album worth listening through at least once, if only to get a sense of what direction some of the new titles in the pop genre could go. The singer is undeniably talented with a lot of creativity that can be very hard to find in an often cookie-cutter society.

THE JOHN STEEL SINGERSTangaloomaOne thing that this Indie group does very well in this album is creating a very mellow sound. It’s very relaxing to just sit back and listen to. The music itself switches back and forth between kind of a bluesy feel and sounding a little like The Beatles at times. It’s altogether a very pleasant experience to listen through all of the songs. “Overpass” marked the style of some of the bluesy songs, catchy and yet very smooth. “Sleep” was undoubtedly my favorite piece on the album. It was very unusual and almost dreamlike in tone, which was very fitting for the title. I would say that any fans of Indie music would definitely like this album. It makes good listening for relaxing and calming down.If you’re looking for something that’s a little different, this album is very unique, just like the previous two. Every song has a point where they mix sounds in a different way, almost like early Pink Floyd or The Who. The sound of their music definitely takes me back to some of the music that I grew up with. If you’re looking for something new to try, pick up this album and give it a listen. You won’t be disappointed.

Fallulah - Only Human

Stepdad - Squares

John Steel Singers - Strawberry Wine

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-Leah Hansen

Cara Grula is the self-pronounced KURE rebel. She tries to be a new contemporary DJ, while still pleasing her listeners. Grula has a show with Sara Hoch, her co-DJ, on Sundays from 8-10 p.m. on 88.5 FM. “It’s called ‘Da Lil’est Radio Show,’” Grula Said. “We were just being idiots when we named it. Grula prefers older music like Prince. She said Prince is her go-to music, and others sometimes mention that she plays too much of him. Hoch is better at playing newer music, Grula said. Grula tends to play pop music and what she calls generic indie music. “I know what people want, but I don’t give it to them,” Grula said. Grula stressed that DJ’s don’t get in trouble for playing certain kinds of music, but some kinds are definitely frowned upon. Grula tries her best to please her listeners and is always open for requests but will occasionally ignore certain types of requests. “Once, I had a guy call in like ten times requesting Sum 41, which is something I don’t particularly like,” Grula said. Music taste is very subjective according to Grula, and she tries to give people what they like.

Grula started her show at KURE after hearing her friends had a show. She thought it sounded like fun, so she picked up an application her sophomore year. This is Grula’s second year as a DJ. KURE is a student-run station. Alumni and students can be DJ’s. The station has openings for new DJ’s. “Anybody can do it. You just have to apply,” Grula said. “The people here are funny, so you don’t get a real description of what they play,” Grula said. “You get the description of glitter and rainbows and unicorns.” Grula enjoys getting her music through having her friends send her links, such as The Hype Machine http://www.hypem.com or Big Machine http://www.bigmachinerecords.com, from legal downloads, or by looking through the vast collection at KURE. Record labels send music to KURE, because they are on mailing lists. KURE recieves between 20 and 30 CDs a week. Nowadays, most music is sent to KURE as an MP3. Having a radio show is just something Grula does for fun; she has no plans to go into radio professionally after she graduates. “I like music,” Grula said, “I like to say my taste is exquisite, but some people beg to differ.”

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DRAWING THE WORDS:

IT’S ABOUT TIMEFOR A NEW WAVE OF MUSIC TO COME FROM THE MIDWEST.

-Liana Prudencio

The success of artists, such as the Beatles and Bob Marley were due in part to their music being associated with a movement said Royce White, ISU freshman and forward for the men’s basketball team. White wants to follow suit by starting his own movement right here in the Midwest. His movement pushes for music that lets people release their emotions and let go of their problems. As a full-time student, basketball player, and musician, there is no doubt that creating a movement can be difficult. White seems to be well on his way though after starting an entertainment company and record label with his best friend, Timothy Brown. Their parent entertainment is called White and Brown entertainment and their record label is Olympus Records. Revival sat down with White in his studio to get the scoop on how he got where he is and his latest work. Also during the interview, White couldn’t help but play us some of the songs that he produced—be sure to check them out!

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WHAT ARE YOUR MAIN SOURCES OF INSPIRATION?Things I’ve been though in life and things I’ve seen other people go through. As far as songwriting, that’s probably what I use because it’s easy for me to look at somebody else’s life and draw the words. When you want to put your life into your own words, it’s so much harder. You want to say so much. Like I’ve seen my mom go through things, and I can draw words from it and create songs out of it.

SO WHAT GOT YOU STARTED IN MAKING MUSIC?I was living with my best friend my senior year in high school. In his house, they had production software and a keyboard and some other stuff. I kind of messed around with it one day, and then he taught how to really do it well. I mean how to put it together, if you want to really make a song. Once I knew how to do it myself, then I really got into it and took off with it.

HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE OLYMPUS RECORDS? WHAT IS IT TO YOU?It is my outlet. It lets me say and create whatever it is I feel. Whatever I think, I can say it. I think you need that in life. That’s what this is to me. It’s freedom. It’s a bunch of different words that sound epic. It is epic. [Laughs.]

DOES BASKETBALL AFFECT YOUR MUSIC AT ALL? DOES IT EVER GET IN THE WAY?They get in the way of each other. I’ve put so much time into basketball up until this point that it’s hard for me to turn my shoulder to basketball and say, “I’m a musician now.” I can’t do that. I’m going to try to do both until the roads can’t run parallel anymore.

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU WANT PEOPLE TO SAY ABOUT YOUR MUSIC?“Wow.” That’s what I want to hear them say. It’s, “Wow, that’s creative.” I want them to say, “That’s weird.”

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY TO THOSE LOOKING INTO THIS FIELD?If you don’t have a real passion for it, don’t do it. A lot of times you won’t get the success you plan on right away, but you have to have a passion for it so you can keep at it. If you do, eventually your work will pay off. Be realistic too though. Like when I started, my goals weren’t realistic yet. I was thinking, ‘Let’s walk into the executive’s office right now and start playing and singing.’ That wasn’t realistic. I had to go back and refine [my goals]. I had to start a company. I had to find the talent. I had to record the songs.

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“ YOU HAVE TO HAVE A PASSION FOR IT

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-Kristene Dontje

Believe it or not, community service isn’t just something you do to earn a badge in Girl Scouts. Community is an overused noun in modern American English. Its meaning has been watered down, along with other richly historical terms like individual and art.Everyone is an individual, and anything we’re passionate about is an art. Right? Community is what’s around you. Your neighborhood back home, your dorm house, your Facebook network. There are more people out there than the ones you see in your chem lab, and working with those people is the kind of fulfilling experience that is harder to find than the snooze button at 6 a.m. Don’t think volunteering is only for your Greek friends either. Ames has enough options to snag the interest of even the most apathetic or overworked college student. Here’s some of what the city has to offer:

There are flyers around campus, the occasional mass email. If you don’t really know what it is, here’s the deal: You volunteer 10 hours (yep, only 10 per person, not 10k) and you get free stuff that’s only for participants, like concerts with big names such as Cake, Jet, and Guster. You fill out a straightforward online registration, do the volunteer work of your choice for at least 10 hours and log your hours, then reap your benefits. Good for those who like the idea of a little side of karma with their good deeds. So, interested? Finding these people is not difficult. In fact, the Volunteer Center of Story County has a site that lists these and other opportunities. They update regularly with new events and organizations looking for help, and send out a newsletter if convenience is your bag. Browse the home page of vcstory.org, or follow the sidebar links to Volunteer Opportunities > Browse Organizations to see a more comprehensive list of what’s on tap.

AMES REPAIR & CARE

COMMUNITY SERVICE

THE 10,000HOURS SHOW

A. TO WORK FOR. B. TO BE SERVANT TO.A. TO PREPARE AND OFFER.A. TO PROVIDE GOODS AND SERVICES

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BIGBROTHERSBIG SISTERSOF CENTRAL IOWAHeard of it before? Not surprising. But it’s an excellent way to share some time if you like kids, or if you like the idea of being “that awesome college guy/girl.”

Speaking of art, or rather, the arts. If you have any interest in music, dance, theater, etc., this is where to turn to pitch in some time. Plus, they’re responsible for Tune In to Main Street, a festival of the arts held locally over the summer.

For those with a penchant for hands-on work, this organization gets straight to the nitty gritty and does what needs doing, whether that is painting old buildings, doing repairs on safety equipment or moving natural debris so the old lady doesn’t trip over that log crossing the street.

WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT?

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www.10000hours. s tuo r g. ia s ta t e . edu

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