rxrivera, Author at College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

An older man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a light blue striped shirt, leans on a grand piano and smiles inside a warmly lit, elegant room. The room is furnished with vintage-style sofas, armchairs, and bookshelves, and features a loft with additional seating and greenery draped along the railing.

Script and Score: A marvelously meaningful home

July 18, 2025

A young man with short dark hair and a trimmed beard smiles slightly in front of a digital background featuring pixelated treasure maps. He wears a red and gold Iowa State polo shirt with a gray cardigan over it. The stylized maps behind him depict islands, landmarks, and dotted travel paths in a retro video game style.

Thomas Petersen (’27 history) uncovered his passion for history through immersive video games.

July 17, 2025

A young woman with long black hair and glasses stands indoors, smiling slightly. She wears a purple floral blouse over a black top. To her right is a display board featuring her name, Cyntechy Boduo, and her project titled “ENvision.” The description reads: “ENvision is a platform that helps filmmakers and storyboard artists break down scripts into clear visual elements.” The display includes her photo, email, and social media handle. The background has light-colored walls with red illustrations of lightbulbs.

Cyntechy Boduo (’27 criminal justice) combines her major and film in the Start Something LAS Academy

July 16, 2025

A young man with short curly hair sits smiling in an office chair, hands clasped in his lap. He wears a dark teal polo shirt, khaki pants, and a name badge that reads “Teran.” Behind him are dual computer monitors on a desk, with work applications open. Office decor includes a water bottle, a backpack, a keyboard, and a whiteboard with goals and metrics for Q1 2025. A motivational poster is visible on the wall to the right.

Teran Bates (’26 public relations, communication studies) is taking the skills learned in his internship to help his career plans

July 15, 2025

Cody Smith, Director of Climate Initiatives at the Iowa Environmental Council, on the Poli Cyclones Podcast

July 14, 2025

A young Black woman with long straight hair poses smiling in front of a mottled blue and red backdrop. She wears glasses, a white headband, a light blue button-up shirt, and a green bracelet. Her left hand is resting thoughtfully under her chin, and a small heart tattoo is visible on her forearm.

Amanda Beckett is utilizing the resources available in the Start Something LAS Academy

July 10, 2025

A woman with long dark hair stands indoors with her arms crossed, smiling confidently at the camera. She is wearing a black dress and a colorful silk scarf in red, cream, and navy tones. The background features a modern building interior with large windows, geometric wall art, and a carpeted purple floor.

Script and Score 2025: No place like home

July 9, 2025

A young woman with blonde hair sits on a stone ledge overlooking a historic cityscape. She is wearing a black top, denim shorts, white sneakers, and sunglasses resting on her head. Behind her is a panoramic view of Toledo, Spain, with its densely packed buildings, a cathedral with a tall spire, and the Alcázar fortress visible in the distance under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.

Skyler Smart (’27 genetics) is advancing her Spanish comprehension studying abroad

July 8, 2025

A person in a dark gray John Deere t-shirt stands in front of a large bronze statue of a rearing deer with tall antlers. The statue is set on a manicured lawn with trimmed hedges, and a modern building with large glass windows is visible in the background beneath a clear blue sky.

Montes Melendez (‘26 public relations) secured an internship with the help of LAS Career Services

July 7, 2025

A young woman stands smiling in the sunlight, leaning against a stone railing with her arms resting on it. She is wearing a navy blue t-shirt and teal-green pants. Behind her is the ornate façade of the Swedish Parliament House (Riksdagshuset) in Stockholm, with a Swedish flag flying atop the building. The sky is bright blue with wispy clouds, and manicured greenery surrounds the government complex.

Grow academically and professionally through LAS Study Abroad!

July 2, 2025