Students will be the ones to suffer. First of all, adding seats to Jack Trice will demolish our beloved hillside, destroying the scenic open-air atmosphere where fans can enjoy the game along with feeling a sense of the camaraderie of the Cyclone spirit. Without the hill, students will have to shell out more money for over-priced seats to see their favorite team play. Even for a short while last season when the Cyclones proved their staying power, Jack Trice wasn't near full capacity. Of course, then ticket prices will be jacked up anyway, further discouraging limited-budget students from attending and depriving them of the full college experience.
Education takes a back seat to athletics all the time.
It is second only to research at Iowa State. There are buildings not related to athletics that are in bad shape and could use remodeling, such as Morrill Hall. Scholarships are a wiser way to invest in a student's education rather than a sports team's reputation. And leave our hill alone. Kate Kompas,Greg Jerrett, Heidi Jolivette, Justin Kendall and Tara Payne.