I’m back, it’s been a while! Can’t wait for another great year at the Daily.

One of my favorite events I got to cover last year. I hope everyone there has the chance to soak it all in.

As the defending staff picks champion it was only right for me to return as the guest picker for week one. It is a shame that Christian Royston is scared to make a permanent picker again.

They called me a madman.

First of five football features coming out this week from the sports desk. Make sure to check this one out!

Jaylin Noel's older bother passed away during his youth. “It’s honestly my why,” Noel said. “I constantly think about him, and it helps me get a positive mindset and it helps me push myself every day knowing that he wants me to be great.” iowastatedaily.com/?p=282064&prev…

Great work from Logan Shanks. Make sure you give it a read.

Make sure to check out the podcast this week with a special guest!

Super excited for our Hoops series to start coming out.First up is the man himself, Keshon Gilbert. His love for the game and inspiring dreams are what make him so good. Throughout the season he has quickly become one of my favorite players to watch.

One last time in Hilton tonight for Robert Jones. Really glad I got to tell this story about a program changer, and someone that is leaving behind a great legacy at Iowa State.

One of my favorite guys to watch this year. Paveletzke is an inspiration for those overlooked, and a great example hard work paying off.

Go give this a read. The Omaha and Cade story is as unique as it gets.

I am excited to announce that I will join The Florida Phoenix in May as the education reporter! The move to Tallahassee wouldn’t be possible without the people Iowa Capital Dispatch who always had the time to help, my colleagues Iowa State Daily and my professors Greenlee School | Iowa State U.

Thanks everybody for the support throughout the years. I’m headed to the Pierce County Journal in Wisconsin to be a reporter if you did not know already. Will never forget my great years at Iowa State. iowastatedaily.com/296236/opinion…

It’s the first time since 1938 that Iowa State has started 6-0. For context, Christian Royston was in the fall semester of his sophomore year in Ames at the time.

Burger rankings: 1. Two thin patties 2. One medium patty 3. One thin patty 4. Three thin patties 5. Two medium patties (Debatable with three thin patties) 6. One thick patty Thank you for listening.

Congrats to Jake Paul on taking down the youngest heavyweight champion EVER! It’s clear Iron Mike hasn’t lost a step, but Paul is officially one of the greats.

That throw looked a little Mahomery

Midwestern Pope? Call him the Ope.

I’ve said it a ton already and I’ll say it again. Christian was as good of a friend as I could ask for. Life will not be the same without him, but I’ve learned so much from him as a person. I would not be the man I am today without him encouraging me to chase the things I want.