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The incoming class is very different than it was 18 years ago.

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TOP 5 NEW LAWS FROM THE 83RD TEXAS LEGISLATURE LAUREN AGUIRRE Assignments Desk Editor lcaguirre@smu.edu

At the end of the 83rd Texas legislative session, over 1,300 bills had been sent to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature. Here are five new Texas laws that students should keep an eye on this upcoming semester.

1. Open carry and campus carry –

These laws allow concealed carry of handguns on public university campuses and open carry of weapons almost anywhere gun owners want to go. SMU will remain unaffected by the law if the University chooses to opt-out. This law will be fully in effect Aug. 1, 2016. In the meantime, public universities are developing their own guidelines for concealed carry.

2. Private university police reporting – On Sept. 1, police at private

universities will be held to the same reporting standards as public university and local police forces. The final law reclassifies private university police forces, like SMU PD, as "a law enforcement agency and a governmental body."

Simply put, private university police forces will be required to release law enforcement activities to the public.

3. Increased sexual assault exam access and rape kit testing – Starting next month, all Texas hospitals and emergency rooms will be required to have staff trained in collection of forensic evidence from sexual assault victims. Now, victims can head to their nearest hospital without having to worry

about its provided services. Also, the Texas Department of Public Safety is $11 million richer. Some of these funds will go toward testing the backlog of about 20,000 rape kits.

4. Digital car insurance – Say goodbye

to reaching into your glove compartment. In just over a week, Texas drivers will be able to show police officers their insurance information on their phones. No physical copy required.

5. Meningitis vaccine age rules reduced – No one likes getting shots.

Now, some college students may face one less injection at their next checkup. The Texas legislature has reduced the maximum age for the meningitis vaccine from 30 to 22 years.

Students may also apply for an exemption to the vaccine online.

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‘When I was your age...’

Class of 2019 lives in different world than the first-year class 18 years ago JACQUELYN ELIAS Layout/Graphics Editor jelias@smu.edu At some point in your life, you encounter a moment of enlightenment when you realize that you, in fact, are getting wiser, more mature and well, just older.

Nothing spurs such a revelation as the coming of a new class of first-years such as the Class of 2019.

With new faces roaming the campus while simultaneously mastering the skill of snapping pictures and walking, conversation among upperclassmen tends to drift to the reminiscent thoughts of, “well, when I was a kid,” which quite

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easily lays the foundation for the claim that life was very different about 18 years ago when the Class of 2019 was born.

Advances in technology alone have developed a new culture.

Students now complain about the relatively infrequent service drops of PerunaNet; however, any Internet user of the ’90s had to battle the struggle of dial-up.

The students of this newest class take for granted the luxury of making a phone call, while simultaneously using the Internet. Many students would not recognize the all-too familiar and neverending beeps of dial-up of

the early 1990s.

Even something as common as data storage has greatly morphed. In the current day of solid state drives and flash memory, the long-lost floppy disk that could hold barely 1.44 megabytes seem like an ancient artifact. The members of the Class of 2019 probably never experienced the joy of installing Windows 95 games such as Jezzball or Space Pinball onto their non-portable computer.

What about the world of music? The days of the record player seem like a distant dream that only vintage hipsters desire to revive. What about the

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slightly less popular music mediums of decades ago?

Few members of this class remember the moment that a cassette tape would finally finish its last play, marked by the terrifying distortion of the music. Even after the cassette tape, these students probably never experienced the inner excitement at the prospect of listening to music from a small device such as a portable radio or a Walkman (predecessors of the MP3 player).

Also, this class of students might have difficulty recalling the days of walking into a Blockbuster and searching the numerous aisles of VHS tapes. They never

experienced the building excitement of waiting for the VHS to rewind in order to begin a movie or “staying tuned” for a special feature when one finally reached the end of the eternally long tape.

With such varied experiences, the Class of 2019 will probably never experience many of the memories that their classmates more than 18 years ago treasured.

However, SMU still offers several opportunities to start writing new memories of their own and participate in the cherished traditions of older Mustangs like Convocation, Boulevards and Mustang Corral.

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SMU finds solution with feral feline friends CHRISTINA COX Editor-in-Chief clcox@smu.edu Forty-five of SMU’s smallest inhabitants were almost relocated this summer.

SMU announced Aug. 7 that it would safely reduce and remove its SMU Feral Cats population due to health concerns. However, after a strong response from volunteers, animal activists and an online petition gaining more than 3,000 signatures, SMU chose to change its plans.

In its original statement, SMU stated that concerns of overpopulation and the risk of diseases transmitted by fleas, were the reasons for their relocation efforts. It also stated that the cats’ feeding stations attracted other wild animals.

Despite the health concerns, members of the

SMU community and feral cat volunteers were upset with SMU’s decision, creating an online petition to keep the cats on campus and alleging that SMU removed the cat’s food and locked volunteers out of the Feral Cat supply room.

The petition also states that the Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) hired Terminix to begin trapping the cats in the heat on Aug. 7; however, it is important to note that no cats are trapped for relocation to date.

Students responded on social media with phrases like “save the cats” and “stop SMU.” “Wait that is not allowed,” senior Emily Heft said in a Facebook post. “If I go out and feed the cats myself, will I get in trouble?”

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was also shocked by the “abrupt actions” made by SMU. The outcry from these groups caused SMU to release a new statement Aug. 11 stating it had suspended relocation efforts as it “works with feral cat program volunteers on possible solutions.”

According to Knowles, the SMU EOC and the SMU Feral

Cat Program met on Aug. 11 to discuss progressive measures to ensure campus health and safety while protecting the cat’s home on campus.

“These measures, including flea prevention, are beneficial for both the health of the campus and the campus cats,” Knowles said.

According to the Vice

President for Student Affairs ad interim Joanne Vogel, the volunteers agreed to move the cat feeders away from the affected buildings and have ceased overfeeding the cats, which attracts other wildlife, like raccoons, possums, foxes and squirrels in the area.

Vogel said that the conversation between the two

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parties is on-going and will continue on Aug. 19.

“We appreciate that they understand our primary goal of comfort, health and safety for our students, faculty and staff, and we look forward to collaborating on a solution,” she said.

Vogel said the administration was not surprised by the outcry.

“Many of us myself included feed feral cats, rescue animals and love them, too; however, we cannot allow this issue to continue unaddressed or unresolved,” she said.

The primary concern now is balancing health, comfort and safety with care for the cats and other wildlife on campus. SMU is also completing efforts to treat five campus buildings for flea problems.

Everyone is now advised to leave the care and feeding of the feral cats to trained volunteers.

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Do’s and dont’s of residence hall living RILEY COVEN Arts and Life Editor rcoven@smu.edu One of the quintessential aspects of college life is residence hall living. It’s something that nearly every student has experienced, for better or worse, and has given them endless stories and moments that they’ll never forget. We’ve compiled a brief list of advice to guide you in your journey.

Here are our Residential Commons do’s and do not’s: Do: Go out of your way to meet new people.

One of the best places to make new friends is in your residence building. I would recommend buying a doorstop and leaving your door open for anybody to pop by and say hello. Remember, everyone is in the same situation and they are all looking to make new friends too, so don’t be shy and get out there.

Don’t: Mess up the laundry etiquette. One of the most delicate ecosystems that can exist in a dorm is the laundry room. Some buildings have massive systems in the basement and others have a couple of machines for each floor. Regardless of which building you live in, what floor you are on, where you are from or whom you know, never mess with someone else’s laundry. If the machine is finished, move it to the dryer. If it’s dry, leave it in the machine. There is nothing more disheartening than walking into the laundry room to find your wet clothes sitting in a detergent-laden heap on the dirty floor with someone else’s jeans freshly spinning where your clothes should be.

Do: Be respectful of your roommate. For a lot of people, this is the first time they will be living with another person in such an enclosed and minimal space. Everyone is

learning how to adapt to the new situation and remember that your roommate is trying to be a good person to live with too. Make sure that the two of you communicate about what you need to and give each other some space, or at least as much as you physically can.

Don’t: Destroy the residence hall. Every year residence halls get vandalized.

I have walked into buildings that looked like they had been professionally torn apart by a construction crew, but we all know that rowdy college students can cause about the same effect with just their hands and determination. As funny as it might seem, the joke is over when you get a multiple thousand-dollar charge added to your bill to replace seemingly endless amounts of ceiling tiles. The fine will get distributed amongst your whole dorm, unless of course you are caught, in which case it all comes down on you.

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Five movies to get you ready for school RILEY COVEN Arts and Life Editor rcoven@smu.edu With the upcoming semester fast approaching, Mustangs far and wide are preparing for their next year at SMU. They are buying textbooks, packing up their Residential Commons supplies and driving, flying, or even taking a train to the most beautiful campus in the country.

Everyone is excited for the next year at college. To get even more prepared, we’ve come up with a few movies to get everyone back in the zone. Here’s our list of back-to-school movies: 1) Accepted: Steve Pink’s 2006 comedy follows the story of a group of high school graduates that were rejected from every college they applied to and opted instead to create their own fake university.

Thankfully, none of us have to relate to the experience, as we all are lucky enough to attend an amazing school like SMU. But the experience of finding

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out who you want to be is something everyone can relate to. “Accepted” has an outstanding cast featuring Justin Long, Blake Lively,and Jonah Hill. A hilarious movie that reaches some emotional depth as well, “Accepted” is a great film to get ready for the year that lies ahead.

2) 22 Jump Street: Jonah Hill’s second time showing up on this list is in Phil Lord’s and Christopher Miller’s sequel to the hit film “21 Jump Street.”

In this second installment, viewers follow their two favorite undercover cops as they navigate their way

through being freshmen in college while trying to bust a drug ring at the same time.

While they investigate who is providing the campus with the mysterious drug, they also find that maintaining their friendship isn’t as easy as they’d hoped.

Balancing work and a social life is something many college students can relate to.

3) The Waterboy: This 1998 film directed by Frank Coraci is one of Adam Sandler’s most classic releases. It follows the story of a boy named Bobby Boucher (Sandler) from Southern Louisiana who has spent his time as a water

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When it’s discovered that he suffers from anger issues, his coach channels them into football and Bobby becomes a star athlete for the team.

Cheering for a campus football team is something

everyone should get ready for and there’s no better way to start than with Sandler leading the way.

4) Old School: The 2003 classic by Todd Phillips is a film about “all the fun of college [and] none of the education.”

Let me preface this by saying at SMU there will be fun, but there most definitely will be education as well.

Starring the comedy trio of Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn and Will Ferrell, “Old School” follows three not-so-recent graduates of a university trying to relive their glory days by starting their own fraternity.

They all go through the process of trying to recruit and create a brotherhood at their former school.

With a process that is quite aside from reality, they have to prove their legitimacy through

a series of tests, both academic and otherwise. Their journey as friends is as hilarious as it is inspiring.

5) National Lampoon’s Animal House: Arguably the most quintessential college film ever made, John Landis’ 1978 comedy starred John Belushi in his most iconic role as the foul-mouthed and party animal “Bluto.”

The film follows the exploits of a fraternity trying to have the best time possible during their years in school.

Featuring an epic food fight, a legendary toga party and countless other shenanigans, “Animal House” has as many iconic moments as it does unrealistic situations.

While it may not be the best guide for what actually happens at school, it is a hilarious and entertaining look at college life.

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Nail it with these manicure trends EMILY WARD Fashion Editor eward@smu.edu

great on manicures of all shapes and lengths as well. Use thin, even strokes and layer a high-gloss top coat over these more translucent formulas to keep them from looking chalky. Then pair these pastels with tougher wardrobe elements (i.e. an all-black outfit or studded accessories) to give any ensemble a more feminine twist.

School has arrived and sandal weather is here, which means it’s time to polish up! From geometric patterns and striped designs to the perfect messy touch, it’s all about attention to detail when it comes to nails this season. Keep both fingernails and toenails up-to-date with these hot trends.

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Hang on to summer this back-to-school season by grabbing all the electric-hued polishes typically ignored during the rest of the year.

Harper’s Bazaar recommends a hot mandarin, bright fuchsia or classic apple red mani/pedi.

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Minty half-moons master two trends in one.

Rock white after Labor Day as a mani or pedi.

polish before the neon hue of choice for the most saturated color. Talk about looking on the bright side!

major moments both on and off the runway this summer. Be on the lookout for pretty pastel hues like milky lemon, pearlescent linen, sheer pink, pale lavender, creamy peach and sage green. Nude nail polish is being considered the manicure world’s next greatest hit after ballerina pink and fire engine red due to its versatility. True nude nails not only elongate fingers, but look

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InStyle has dubbed this next craze the cutout dress of the nail world. The negative space nail trend was translated from the well-known art technique onto model’s hands for Fashion Week, but the trend can easily be recreated at home. The look doesn’t require a base color and gives the illusion of polish floating against the naked nail bed. Half-moons, one of the most popular negative space styles, can be created using hole reinforcement stickers as stencils and a nail polish corrector pen to smooth any uneven spots, making the outlines of the

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crescents sharper. Update a traditional French manicure by painting the nail tips in the same color polish as the halfmoons for double the pretty.

When trying these techniques, remember that patience is key.

Nails are like tiny canvases and require a proper amount of time to dry for best results.

White Hot Remember back in middle school, when everyone would leave class with chalky matte fingertips all thanks to whiteout? Well, the minimalist all-white manicure is one of this summer’s hottest nail trends. To graduate this look from preteen to grown-up, choose a polish with a hint of ivory to soften the look. Some current obsessions are Essie Blanc, Butter London’s Pearly Queen, Deborah Lippmann’s Amazing Grace and Chanel’s Eastern Light. Take the white mani to the next level by channeling Kate Spade’s spring/summer 2015 runway show. Using a striping brush, simply add a thin black stripe to opaque white nails, not forgetting the ever-important base and top coats. The

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resulting look is as strong and graphic as it is natural and fresh. And the best part? This trend can transition smoothly into winter, meaning those solid white manicures can be kept on well after Labor Day. Seeing Stripes Stripes are everywhere this season, so why not translate the trend to nails? Whether

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Wear stripes for a classic touch.

horizontal or vertical, the striping combinations are endless and result in looks that are effortlessly chic.

Combine two styles in one by painting wispy, uneven stripes on top of a nude basecoat. But don’t kick that glitter habit just yet. Imitate Erin Fetherston at New York Fashion Week by painting metallic gold stripes on nude bases for the perfect minimalist Midas touch. Feeling ambitious?

Use a striping brush with any shade of blue to create a stylish checkerboard-gingham to pair with your favorite denim pieces.

Something Splattered Get a jump-start on fall by rocking the biggest nail trend seen across all Fall/ Winter 2015 Fashion Week runways: splattered nails.

Splattered canvases may be considered awesome artistic looks, but now those lovely splatters are being worn on Pollock-inspired nails – and the look couldn’t be easier to recreate at home. Simply splatter different nail colors on top of a neutral base. Try varying jewel tones – such as amethyst, sapphire, ruby and emerald – atop an intriguing grey to channel the enchanted nails seen at the Jenny Packham runway show.

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“Hi, what’s your name?” “Where are you from?” “What’s your major?”

These are the questions that will be repeated thousands of times in the coming weeks as classes start and hundreds of firstyears meet for the first time. This will also be accompanied with the obligatory forgetting of names, the awkward debate of whether to say hi to someone in passing, and the sheer overwhelming feeling of how many new people there are to meet.

With all the people on campus, there are three who are possibly the most important, and they can actually make your life at SMU significantly better if you take the time to engage them and forge a meaningful personal connection.

Resident Assistants (RA): These people do far more than just check you in and disappear. They are responsible for putting together community programming, manning late-night telephone help lines, resolving conflicts and just generally ensuring that life is pleasant for SMU residents. Becoming friends with your RA will ensure that you know what is going on around your Residential Commons, and it

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will certainly be an advantage should you ever need help or be in trouble. Oh, and they’re really cool people too. Dropping by your RA’s office hours or attending one of their events will certainly be appreciated.

Additionally, they are not out to get you in trouble either. Even the smallest things involve lots of paperwork, reporting and hassle for your RA’s, so unless you’re blatantly breaking things or keeping people up at ungodly hours (both bad choices), your RA is certainly your friend and not the enemy. So, get to know your friendly RA. Faculty in Residence (FiR): One of the strongest assets of the Residential Commons system is the Faculty-inResidence program. These professors, living among their students, bring a whole different dimension to residential life. All

of them are interesting, motivated and involved members of SMU’s staff who truly care about their students. Many of them sponsor extremely valuable programming as well. There can be free food, friendship and even puppies to be found at the open door of a FiR. Get to know your FiR and take advantage of the programs they offer.

Residential Community Director (RCD): For the longest time I couldn’t figure out what an RCD was or what they did.

Even upon asking my own RCD, the answer I received was “mostly email.” But live in a Residential Commons for long enough and you will see that these people are absolutely integral to your quality of life. They are ultimately responsible for ensuring that everything in your building runs smoothly and that there are a broad range of activities to keep students involved. Something you like about RC living? You know who to thank. Something you need fixed or think can be improved? The RCD is the place to go to make that happen. Being friends with your RCD is a good way to ensure that you know all that is taking place in your Residential Commons.

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Luxury tailgate village added to Boulevard BRIAN O’DONNELL Sports Editor bodonnell@smu.edu The Boulevard is getting a makeover this year, replacing the traditional white tents with tricked-out shipping containers.

As new Head Football Coach Chad Morris seeks to enhance the performance of SMU Football this fall, SMU Athletics struck a deal to enhance the pregame experience.

Mustang Sports Properties, the official media rights holder for SMU Athletics, has teamed up with Block Party Suites to provide a high-end tailgating experience to the already famous Boulevarding tradition.

Each 20-foot shipping

container can accommodate 30 to 40 guests in the 500 square-foot space. The space is equipped with a rooftop deck, lower lounge level, two HD satellite TVs, Bluetooth surround sound speakers, ceiling fans, custom signs and private bathroom access.

“Each suite is designed to optimize the gameday atmosphere, while keeping in mind comfort and customization for the fans,” said Block Party Suites cofounder and CEO Adam Ward.

Rick Hart, SMU director of athletics, thinks the new suites will add to the overall Boulevard experience.

“Bringing Block Party Suites on as a partner gives us another opportunity to enhance

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A model of the new Block Party Suites customized for The Boulevard.

the game day experience for SMU fans,” Hart said.

The suites will be part of a new tailgate village on Binkley

Avenue that will include popular food and beverage

trucks from all over Dallas.

“We are really looking forward to going into the Boulevard, an already historic tailgate spot, and transforming it with our luxurious suites,” Ward said.

Rice and TCU are among those testing the suites at select home games this season.

“There are a number of programs interested in what SMU and Block Party Suites are creating along the Boulevard,” Ward said.

The company hopes to expand nationally to NASCAR, the PGA and the NFL among others. SMU is the first to use the suites and will be the model for the rest of the country. This season of SMU Football is off to an exciting start.

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Frazier deemed eligible for 2015-16 season BRIAN O’DONNELL Sports Editor bodonnell@smu.edu SMU’s star shooting guard Keith Frazier was ruled academically eligible by the NCAA for the upcoming 2015-2016 season. according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein.

This is big news for the reigning American Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament champions, who will need all the scoring power they can get following

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Keith Frazier

the graduation of Yanick Moreira and Ryan Manuel.

Frazier averaged 10.5 points per game last season before being sidelined in mid-January because of an NCAA investigation into the program.

He will start alongside last season’s AAC Player of the Year Nic Moore as part of SMU’s showcase backcourt.

Frazier and the Mustangs will look to build on last year’s success and make a second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance this year.

Former Mustangs play in NBA Summer League PATRICK ENGEL Sports Staff Writer pengel@smu.edu College basketball careers only last so long. Four years really flies, too. If players lucky (and skilled), they’ll get a shot at the next level.

Lucky for SMU, two players from the 2014-15 team have that shot.

Center Yanick Moreira earned an invite to play with the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Summer League.

The Clippers posted a 1-4 record but didn’t come away

empty, signing Moreira to a partially guaranteed contract, according to a report

by Sportando.

A native of Angola, Moreira spent two years at SMU after transferring from South Plains College in Lubbock.

He followed up a senior season for SMU that earned him Second Team All-Conference Honors by averaging 9.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game in the summer league.

His signature game came in a double-overtime win

over Oklahoma City in which he played 37 minutes and recorded 21 points on 8-for13 shooting with four blocks.

He will report to Clippers training camp in September.

Moreira’s former teammate, guard Ryan Manuel, latched on, with the San Antonio Spurs’ summer league team after four years at SMU. Unfortunately, he did not see any game action and the Spurs did not offer him a contract afterward.

He’ll look to play overseas if he can’t land a contract from another NBA team.