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Students work behind the scenes to make SMU more inclusive, diverse REECE GRAHAM Contributing Writer rkgraham@smu.edu Awkward, tense and uncomfortable. That is how D’Marquis Allen, president of SMU’s Association of Black Students, describes the initial meetings earlier this semester between the administration and student activists of the #BlackatSMU movement. #BlackatSMU had delivered a 10-point list of demands to the administration after racial tensions boiled over on campus last fall. A racist post on GreekRank.com referring to black women as “aesthetically unpleasing,” and an invite to a “thug”-themed fraternity party had sparked outrage on campus. Now it was time for student leaders of the #BlackatSMU movement to meet with President R. Gerald Turner, Dean of Student Life Joanne Vogel, and other high-ranking university officials. “We had no idea where the conversation was going to go,” Allen said. “They received this document. Where do they stand?” Among #BlackatSMU’s demands: black student enrollment must increase to at least 10 percent of the student population; mandatory racial sensitivity training must be implemented for all faculty and staff; and the university must hold student organizations accountable for racially insensitive conduct. “The ultimate goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and welcomed on campus,” said Jessica Mitchell, co-chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on

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Inclusion and Diversity created by SMU's Student Senate in November. However, some students worry that nothing tangible has happened yet to improve conditions for minority students at SMU. Others worry that not everyone on campus is on board with the goals of #BlackatSMU and other minority students. Allen senses apathy among some students. There is not a sense of urgency that things should change, or that the issues facing minority students are always valid and valued. “The most impactful thing for me is the response we’ve gotten from those who support us and the lack of response we’ve gotten and the apathy that comes from some students,” Allen said. “Is there remorse? Is there any sympathy? To this point, I can’t say that I’ve heard that.” Allen sees the demands drafted by #BlackatSMU as an attempt to bridge the gap between white and minority students. While he recognizes the group may be unable to change the minds of every student, he is thankful the administration is responsive. “The school, the

administration and the Board of Trustees have been nothing but proactive and not retroactive with this issue,” Student Body President Carlton Adams said. “The fact that these conversations are being held by those who previously didn’t take part or even realize it was an issue — that’s what’s been so exciting to me.” Dialogues with SMU’s administration regarding the demands are only the beginning of what #BlackatSMU hopes will someday be a massive culture change on the Hilltop. While talks between university and student leaders have not yet yielded many tangible results, Senate’s Ad Hoc Committee on Inclusion and Diversity is meeting with Turner every three weeks. “President Turner has a long track record throughout his career, even before SMU, of promoting diversity in his student bodies as well as his faculty,” Mitchell said. “He’s been absolutely amazing at trying to find tangible solutions that we can implement as soon as possible.” Allen believes a major part of closing the racial divide at SMU is getting more minority

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students to The Hilltop. Less than 30 percent of undergraduates in 2012 were minority students. Less than 10 percent of those identified as black. Allen believes all of the demands drafted by #BlackatSMU are achievable, but the speed at which they get done may be slow. Mitchell believes a slower pace may play to the advantage of student leaders who want to see lasting change. “It’s better to be deliberate in the planning of something

to make sure that it’s effective, rather than being like ‘oh just make a Kumbaya circle and everyone will stop being racist,’” she said. Promoting Diversity Mitchell says the administration has begun fundraising efforts to create more scholarships for students of color. Turner reaffirmed the university’s commitment to creating a diverse population in a memo emailed to faculty March 14. “This spring provides an opportunity to assist the Office of Enrollment Management to enhance the yield of minority students who have been admitted to SMU,” Turner wrote. “The Provost and Office of Access and Equity are already working very closely with department chairs and deans to encourage the efforts of academic units to increase their diversity.” Sensitivity Training #BlackatSMU demanded that the university require sensitivity training for all faculty,

staff and tenured professors. It also insisted that any student considering initiation into a Greek organization go through some form of cultural intelligence training before being eligible. Faculty at the Simmons School of Education and Human Development are evaluating the curriculum of SMU’s Personal Responsibility & Wellness courses. The evaluation includes investigating the plausibility of cultural intelligence training for first-year students. Turner indicated in his March 14 memo that he and the Faculty Senate support the development of faculty training designed to create a welcoming classroom environment for students of all backgrounds. Turner and the administration will be taking suggestions from faculty members regarding sensitivity training and hope to solidify a plan later this month.

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Greek Life The Student Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Inclusion and Diversity is also working to address instances of racism and intolerance pertaining to Greek life. The committee is working with the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards to improve how the Student Code of Conduct handles themed parties that contain microaggressions and racial intolerance. The committee hopes to prevent racially insensitive events by adding parties to the social event registration process. Turner’s stance on instances of racism in the Greek community was made clear in a public apology regarding last fall’s AEPi/Pike “Ice Age” party: “The key point is that SMU students should know better than to engage in such

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irresponsible and insensitive conduct,” Turner said in a statement published on the university's website Oct. 29. “It is simply unacceptable for any campus group or individual to employ images and language that promote negative stereotypes and are demeaning to the dignity of any member of our campus community.” Are the Demands Plausible? While administrators believe the #BlackatSMU demands are valid, the resources may not be there to pursue all of them. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that in fall 2013, only 6 percent of fulltime faculty at degree-granting postsecondary institutions were black. In 2007, Emory University in Atlanta led the nation in black faculty at 6.8 percent. How would SMU attract a faculty of 10 percent black professors when other prominent universities struggle to do so? Without funding and useable

smudailycampus.com/news smucw_editorial@smu.edu land to work with, how would SMU construct a dedicated center for minority students? How would SMU budget for and select an officer dedicated strictly to issues of diversity and inclusion? These are the questions the university needs to answer, say student leaders and activists. Until then, senior student leaders like Allen will continue to try to improve the climate for minorities at SMU. In a recent guest column in the SMU Campus Weekly, Allen encouraged university and student leaders to think about how issues of race and inclusion should be approached in the second century. “Acknowledging the existence of these flaws and circumstances is where the university must begin in order to truly pursue the 'world changing' status it so desperately desires,” Allen wrote. “Only after this, will we be fully committed to changing the cultural climate of this campus.”

SMU CIO Condon resigns, search for successor underway ALYSSA WENTZEL Copy Editor awentzel@smu.edu Michael Condon, SMU’s chief investment officer and treasurer, resigned March 24 after serving eight years in the position. His resignation leaves SMU’s $1.5 billion endowment without an overseer. Spokesman Kent Best said in an email the university will follow its normal procedures for finding Condon’s replacement. Best did not comment on the reason for Condon’s departure. According to Best, Christine Regis, vice president for business

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Michael Condon resigned from SMU March 24.

and finance, will serve in an interim role until the position is filled. According to the Dallas Morning News, Condon is the third departure from the endowment team since October, including Adrienne Bowyer Smith, an investment analyst, who confirmed in a phone interview” that she left last week. Condon’s resignation

comes after the February announcement that SMU’s endowment is again under congressional scrutiny regarding tax preferences and conflicts of interests regarding those making investment decisions. SMU, along with 55 other universities nationwide, is required to provide at least three years of financial data about their endowment and its spending.

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Men’s tennis breaks into ITA top 25 rankings BRECK SPENCER Sports Editor bspencer@smu.edu In the most recent International Tennis Association (ITA) rankings, SMU came in No. 25 among all Division 1 teams in the country, the team’s first ranking in the top 25 this season. According to SMU Athletics, the Mustangs have been ranked in 11 of the 12 weekly rankings, but this is the first time they broke into the top 25. This season, the Mustangs are 19-5, including seven wins against 12 ranked opponents, including wins against then No. 17 University of South

Florida, No. 35 Dartmouth, and shutout wins against No. 5 Oklahoma State and No. 20 Tulsa. SMU was one of five AAC teams to make the cut for this week’s ITA rankings, joined by Tulsa, USF, Tulane and Memphis. The Mustangs played No. 2 ranked TCU April 6, and will finish off their season against Rice before playing in the AAC tournament, starting April 21 in Memphis. With a strong end to the season, with wins over ranked opponents in the conference championships, SMU would make a strong case for a potential bid into the NCAA National Championships.

Every year, 64 teams are invited to compete for the National Championship and SMU will look to represent the AAC in Norman, Okla. this May. SMU Junior Hunter Johnson is currently ranked No. 48 in the country in singles, while senior Nate Lammons is the No. 82 singles player nationally. Johnson is also ranked nationally 24th in doubles, with junior partner and twin brother Yates Johnson. Lammons and his partner Junior Arkadijs Slobodkins stand at 34th. Johnson, Lammons and their partners will look to continue their strong seasons and secure invitations to the NCAA Championships.

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One goal for SMU in the 2016 recruiting cycle was to rebuild its frontcourt. Friday night, SMU added what is likely the final piece to its frontcourt for next season. Bruno Fernando, a fourstar center from Montverde Academy (Fla.), announced his commitment to SMU at the DICK’s Sporting Goods High School Nationals on ESPNU after receiving eight other offers. The 6-foot-10, 225-pound Fernando chose SMU over offers from Alabama, Auburn, Central Florida, Florida State and Marquette among others.

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He is ranked the No. 116 overall player in the 247Sports composite player rankings, which factor in several recruiting services’ rankings. Fernando projects as a center at SMU. He is a post scorer who possesses

a solid jump-hook shot and is a capable shot-blocker on defense. A native of Angola, Fernando joins fellow fourstar big men Ted Kapita and Harry Froling in SMU’s 2015 signing class. The trio can sign their national letters of intent when the spring signing period starts April 13. The other two members of the class, guards Tom Wilson and Dashawn McDowell, signed their letters of intent in November in the early signing period. With the addition of Fernando, SMU’s 2016 recruiting class moves into the top 15 nationally, according to the 247Sports.com composite team rankings.

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NYLON Media’s homegrown story LILI JOHNSTON Contributing Writer lsjohnston@smu.edu Next to the typically shiny packages of gum and mints in the grocery store checkout aisle sits NYLON magazine. The graphic, neon-clad cover seems to stand out from the other items surrounding it, not just because of the latest star on the cover — this month, Nicki Minaj — but the promise that what’s inside oozes a discernible balance of gravitas and mode. And then there’s praise for this institution: Southern Methodist University. In the splendor of Dallas Hall’s domed interior, we see history, forgetting the pop culture that consumes our lives outside the walls. History is history for a reason; it breeds new growth and prosperity. The history of SMU has done just that for Marc Luzatto, who now heads the development of the leading provider of pop culture, beauty, music and fashion content for today’s millennial women — NYLON magazine. In the spring of 2014, Luzzatto became chairman of NYLON. But this is not where his story begins. Born and raised in Dallas, Luzzatto attended SMU as an undergraduate. He continued after graduation with work in law, business, real estate, entertainment and technology. “My [varied experiences and past] have let me to the

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place I am today,” Luzzatto said, “I think that the more and varied experiences you can have the more qualified you are for important roles.” Earlier this year, The New York Post, based on a Magazine Publishers of America study, named NYLON the magazine media brand with the most growth for 2015. And in today’s increasingly digital age, NYLON’s current booming success can be attributed to its large digital platform. This success is largely “attributable to having made a very significant investment in a digital, editorial, social and tech team,” Luzzatto said. Yet fundamentally, NYLON began in 1999 in New York as a print publication. “We started with a very passionate and loyal following of the brand

by a very young and techsavvy audience. In some parts of the country you rarely run across a young woman who is not familiar with NYLON —and she’s usually a huge fan,” Luzzatto said. NYLON’s growing following now places its presence not just in the hands of readers, but transcends to their reality. Last year, NYLON hosted a “Midnight Garden Party” at an event that fits its clientele: Coachella. This event alone boasted 7.2 billion earned media impressions. “Those kinds of numbers…have helped propel the brand,” Luzzatto said. “We are now the party/ event at most festivals and other cultural happenings.” It’s seemingly ironic to consider SMU a part of the history of NYLON’s newest chairman.

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SMU’s a cappella group ‘Stampede’ to perform second spring concert

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SABRINA GOODMAN Contributing Writer sabrinag@smu.edu Stampede, SMU’s coed a cappella group, will incorporate choreographed handheld lighting in their upcoming spring concert. The group recently performed one song that incorporated flashlight choreography and decided to add it to their show because they thought it would be more cohesive to work flashlights into the entire set, said Madison Rice, co-founder and manager of Stampede. This group sings not only pop and rock music, but also classical and musical theater selections. “We are taking several instrumental classical arrangements like the overture to ‘The Magic Flute’ and are now singing it vocally in four parts,” Rice said. Stampede’s concert this May will include “Seasons of Love” from the Broadway musical “Rent,” the overture to Mozart’s opera “The Magic Flute,” Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” and Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” along with several other pieces. Presenting a wide variety of composers and genres is exactly what Stampede wants its signature style to be. Stampede was founded in 2014 by 10 undergraduate music students who were brought together by a love of vocal music and a desire to start the first mixed a cappella group on the SMU campus. “I wanted to be able to make music with other musicians, people who were also majoring in it,” Rice said. At the first official

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rehearsal, the members voted on several ideas for names, unanimously agreeing to call it Stampede. Most collegiate a cappella groups take songs from the Top 40 list and arrange them into four-part harmonies because they know that the audience mainly wants to hear hit singles. Stampede’s purpose is not to show their audience what they can do with contemporary songs on the radio, but to demonstrate what they can do with all types of music. Collegiate a cappella culture has evolved into a big dance show, Matthew Morón said, an original member of Stampede. He explained flashlight choreography is a good fit for Stampede because it incorporates visuals into its performance without requiring the group to dance or focus too much on movement. “As a group, we think that it should be more about the music, that choreography takes away from the ability to stay blended and just distracts from the actual sound of the group,” Rice said. Stampede has performed for a wide variety of audiences including the George W. Bush Presidential Center, the Dallas Women’s Club, Swiss Avenue Historic Society and the

annual Acappellooza Fest at Texas A&M. Performances at SMU events include Celebration of Lights, the SMU Awards Ceremony, PigSkin Revue, SMU Catholic Banquet and Auction and the Family Weekend Talent Show. At the 39th Annual Family Weekend Talent Show, Stampede made their debut with a performance of “Say Something” by A Great Big World, using an arrangement by Pentatonix. Rice said this talent show was the first performance Stampede began working toward and they were unsure they would even make the cut to compete. They ended up taking home $750 in prize money from winning awards for “Best Ensemble” and “Audience Choice.” “I think something that’s really cool about Stampede is that we are very much a democratic group,” Rice said. “We conduct ourselves as an ensemble; we lead music rehearsals as an ensemble; we pick the music together; we design the shows together. There’s not one person calling all the shots.” Stampede will host its second annual Spring Concert April 24, which is open to the public, in O’Donnell Auditorium in Meadows.

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When Facebook activism falls flat Social media has grown to take on countless functions in our daily lives. But one thing that I am sure no one originally counted on was the role that social media would play in organizing activism and protests across the world. From the Arab spring to Asian protests to social justice protests domestically, hashtags and social media outlets have become a cornerstone of activism and protesting throughout. I have no problem with this kind of activism; it is good that technology can be utilized to move forward toward noble goals. But there is another kind of Facebook activism that does drive me slightly crazy. I am sure you have that one person (or maybe several) in your newsfeed who is always posting something controversial or inflammatory about the latest social movement. It is possible that these people are genuinely involved in their cases so they feel the need to speak out. But more often than not, it seems to me like a way to vent about various frustrations in a way that makes you feel good, but is not actually productive.

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Because if we are honest with ourselves, how many people are going to be swayed by your post on social media? You either will have some “troll” who will turn your discussion into a firestorm, or people will generally agree with you. Occasionally there may be legitimate dialogue carried out on social media, but I rarely if ever see that. And even if your post somehow revolutionized the world view of everyone on your friends list (good luck with even one, much less all) how much really would you have gained. Unless you happen to be friends with a councilman or congressman, it’s likely that nothing will come of your Facebook posts. Maybe some coverage in the media. But progress always seems

to come from those who actually get out there, organize, and attempt to win people over face-to-face. At least from what I have seen. So while social media may be a good tool for organizing such “actual” protests, I see it far more often as a feel-good way to state your opinion or show support with little investment. You changing your profile picture to some flag overlay may show a measure of support, but I do not think it is doing anything measurable to advance the cause. Likewise with whatever controversial post you share or write — people may agree or disagree. To me it seems like these posts do more to divide the cause rather than lead people on to meaningful progress. So next time you decide to post something to your Facebook page, I would encourage you to consider the impact it would have. If you do not mind being divisive, that’s fine. But if you truly care about whatever cause you are impassioned about, it would seem prudent to consider the ramifications of how you utilize social media in social activism.

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Jessi Afshin of The Darling Detail picked peach polka dots.

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One Small Blonde chose matching separates and sandals.

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The Chic Burrow donned ear climbers and a rancher hat.

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The New Darlings coordinated in Sperrys and dark wash.

Favorite looks from South by Southwest: Instagram edition EMILY WARD Fashion Editor eward@smu.edu Festival dressing is no easy feat. Coachella, ACL, Bonnaroo — they all have a different flavor, their own distinct vibe. But South by Southwest (SXSW), Austin’s annual music, film, tech and culture festival, has recently begun to grow in popularity and, as a result, has yet to determine its own specific style. Blame it on Texas’ inconsistent climate. Or perhaps the problem is the innately casual nature of festival dress mashed with the formality of red-carpet glamour. Maybe it’s as simple as the plain practicality of needing comfortable footwear for all-day to all-night party hopping. While last week featured the best-dressed celebrities of SXSW, this week focuses on the stars of Instagram who got it oh-soright instead. Chambray, lace and sherbet hues mixed with laid-back Southern vibes

to create effortlessly chic ensembles that any student fashionista can recreate on campus. The Darling Detail Jessi Afshin of The Darling Detail picked polka dots, crop tops and culottes in sunset orange for her #sxstyle. One Small Blonde Brooke Burnett of One Small Blonde chose matching separates paired with funky mixed print sandals and a longhorn clutch. Sazan Hendrix Sazan Hendrix went for casual cool in a simple chambray dress, leather lace-up wedges, round sunnies and a topknot to beat the Texas heat. The Chic Burrow Sisters Haley and Leslie Berry of The Chic Burrow donned white lace, ear climbers and fun rancher hat from Anthropologie. New Darlings The husband-and-wife duo of New Darlings traveled from Phoenix to Austin to show off their eclectic but coordinating Sperrys, dark wash and button-down looks.

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12 | Thursday, April 7, 2016

SMU Campus Weekly

FASHION Next interior design project is in the bag

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Lace up this season’s favorite shoe trend

CARLEEANN ALLEN Assoc. A&L Editor carleeanna@smu.edu

Next time you go shopping at your favorite boutique, be sure to keep the bag your packages travel home in. Why? Because that empty bag could be the key to your next interior design project. Interior design projects can be a confusing concept. So instead of pinning hundreds of ideas or spending hours at West Elm deciding what should adorn your walls, let your fashion sense be your guide. Frame your favorite designer shopping bags to create a collage that will stand out more than the canvases and mirrors your friends have hanging in their apartments. Based on your personal style and shopping habits, mix and match bags emblazoned with your favorite brands like Givenchy, Kate Spade and Cartier. It’s smart to start with basic black and white logos, like Chanel or Prada, and then add colors like orange (Hermès) or blue (Tiffany & Co.). Use simple frames that are solid black and white to keep it looking clean. If you don’t have bags from your favorite

If you’re anything like most toddlers, your career as a ballerina was short-lived. The good news is that current trends are emulating some of the delicate styles that are often associated with being a dancer, like this season’s hottest shoe: the lace-up flat. A variety of designers have put their unique spin on the style to give customers a seemingly endless number of options. Dress

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Lace-up flats are spring’s most versatile and fun shoe trend.

up a pair of denim shorts with a pair of pink suede ballet flats or embrace your inner rock star with leather lace-ups from Zara or the new Kendall + Kylie ‘Sage’ Pointy Toe Ghillie Flat.

Jeremy Scott to appear in Dallas for book signing Frame fave designer shopping bags for the perfect wall art.

MADELEINE AUFFENBERG Contributing Writer mauffenberg@smu.edu

brands, or if those you have are the wrong size or color for your collage, sites like eBay offer a variety of designer bags you can purchase to complete your design project. This designer decor is both inexpensive and oh-so personalized. Think of it as just one more reason to shop.

Jeremy Scott, considered to be one of the most creative and influential American designers, is coming to Dallas this week for a special appearance and book signing. The appearance, hosted by Forty Five Ten and PaperCity, will occur at Forty Five Ten April 7 from 3 – 5 p.m. Scott will sign his

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book released in 2014. Scott is the creative director for the Italian fashion house Moschino. He has revitalized the brand, making it a favorite among pop stars such as Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Madonna and Rihanna. His fun and bright colored designs have a special emphasis on pop culture, making them especially popular among the Instagram era. The New York Times called Scott “fashion’s last rebel.”