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Big Tex greets fairgoers at the annual State Fair of Texas. 2016 marks 130 years of fair celebration.
State Fair of Texas celebrates 130 years with Nelly, fried Jell-O JACQUELYN ELIAS Online Editor jelias@smu.edu For 130 years, The State Fair of Texas has offered the Texas-sized, timeless excitement of Midway games, various local and national performers as well as outlandish fried foods. After a few weeks since this year’s opening on Sept. 30, this Texas tradition closes on Oct. 23 until next year. This year, SMU’s DeGolyer Library presented The State Fair of Texas Exhibition that delved into the past of this Texas tradition and to celebrate its 130 years. The exhibition featured photographs from Dallas-born yet internationally known photographer Lynn Lennon. Lennon began a project in 1984 to photograph the Fair for 10 years, capturing the essence of the long-standing event. This display is complemented with several artifacts such as a 1936 cowboy hat signed by President Franklin D Roosevelt’s children Anna and James and pamphlets from the Centennial State Fair of Texas in 1936.
This exhibition in Hillcrest Foundation Exhibit Hall is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 16. After visiting this exhibition, make your way to Fair Park for the remaining performances and your fill of one-of-akind fried delicacies. This year’s headliner performers included country singer Cody Johnson, hip hop artist Nelly as well as the disco band Le Freak. A few more headliners are lined up for this weekend before the fair closes its gates. The Quebe Sisters will be performing on Friday with Colton Dixon and Skillet performing on Saturday. The fair closes with La Energia Nortena performing on Sunday. A variety of savory snacks have been awarded this year’s 2016 Big Tex Choice Awards. Fried Jell-O, which is breaded and fried cherry Jell-O decorated with powdered sugar and whipped cream, was awarded Best Taste. An easier-toeat food item, State Fair Cookie Fries, won this year’s most creative award. These small cookie fries come in both sprinkle or chocolate chip and are served with strawberry or milk chocolate sauce.
Other finalists for this year’s awards included Caribbean Pineapple Korn-aCopia, Injectable Great Balls of BBQ, Fernie’s Down Home Chicken Pot Pie Pocket with Mac ‘n Cheese Dip and several others. In addition to these prize-winning food combinations, the State Fair of Texas has a variety of new foods for any food explorers. For a full meal, Crunchy Friend Oinkers, Blackened Shrimp Baked Potato have entered the food scene. For all of those bacon lovers, the Fair now offers Dallas’ Fried Bacon-Tilla as well as a Deep Fried Bacon Wrapped Tot Dog. For those with a sugar tooth, Deep Fried Cannoli Bites are being sold as well as Dr Pepper Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. As in tradition, the fair also offers dozens of rides and exhibitions to attend. The Midway has nearly 70 different attractions, including the 212-foot Texas Star Ferris wheel and the 500-foot Top o’Texas Tower. While the hefty $18 admission fee may act as a deterrent, the Fair offers several opportunities to chip down on this initial cost. On any day, half-price admission is
offered to anyone who brings an empty Dr Pepper can after 5 p.m. Other Discounted Days include Dr Pepper $5 Tuesdays for anyone who brings an empty Dr Pepper can, $4 Wednesdays for anyone who brings four cans of food to donate as well as Coca-Cola $6 Thursdays for bringing an empty 20 oz. bottle
of any Coca-Cola product. This Thursday deal can be paired with the Thrifty Thursday Program, which offers discounts on many of the different Fair foods to make a fair trip possible without breaking the bank. For a full schedule of events, visit the State Fair of Texas website at bigtex.com, and in Texas fashion, “good bye, ya’ll.”
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Crum Commons hosts annual ‘Great Crumpkin’ event ALLISON PLAKE Contributing Writer aplake@smu.edu A slight chill filled the air as the sun began to set over the Crum-Armstrong Commons at SMU and the smell of a campfire lingered. In the distance, students gathered around the courtyard to listen to live music, carve pumpkins, and try their hand at carnival games. Crum Commons’ “The Great Crumpkin” event transformed an often quiet space into a festive and vibrant gathering on Oct. 14. “When we first began the Great Crumpkin event two years ago, we had decided on the Snoopy and Woodstock theme and the budget was a bit smaller than we have this year,” said Ben Woodruff, sophomore and president of Crum Commons who worked with the rest of his commons to put on this year’s event. Caroline Brunner, sophomore and RA in Crum Commons, ran the activities group in charge of setting up the raffle and games, which were both big highlights of the evening. “We have given away prizes like Yeti tumblers, speakers and stuffed animals,”
Brunner said as she prepared for the next raffle drawing for student attendees. A string of twinkle lights sprinkled the perimeter of the quad as Blue Apollo took the stage to close out the music showcase. An amusing cover of “Benny and the Jets” finished the set as the short film competition screening began. Not only did Blue Apollo headline the event, but a slew of other bands and musical acts popular to the SMU student body performed. These acts include SMU’s Belle Tones, The Three Years, Lauren Steele, Stampede, and Sterling Gavinski. Taylor Slanton, a freshman and resident of Ware Commons, conversed with her roommate as they waited for the screening to start around 9:30 p.m. “My favorite thing was the ring toss because I magically got three rings on the poles and I have no clue how I did that,” Slanton said while she clutched her prize. As the buzzing subsided and the crowds began to disperse, another successful Great Crumpkin came to an end. “The Great Crumpkin” is just one of the many events held by the numerous commons on campus throughout the year, featuring alcohol-free event is open to the entire student body.
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Natural de-stresser Three top spots to enjoy nature on campus JACQUELYN ELIAS Online Editor jelias@smu.edu
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Crum Commons awaits students to attend its annual fall celebration “The Great Crumpkin.”
Fall is upon us. The blistering heat of the Texas summer is gradually lowering while the stress levels of the semester are starting to peak. To keep up with the workload, students start to solidify their favorite study locations on campus. Despite the anticipated midterms and pending deadlines, college students rarely pause from the daily rush between classes and meetings to appreciate the gentle breeze and soft sun of a fall day. A study by the University of Michigan in 2008 found that “simple and brief interactions with nature can produce marked increases in cognitive control.” With SMU ranked as the second “most beautiful” campus, according to the Princeton Review, the Hilltop offers plenty of outdoor havens to escape the confines of SMU’s freezing classrooms. Check out the list below for the top three best spots to enjoy nature on campus. 1. Southwest Corner of Blanton This spot, situated by the southwest corner of the Blanton Building, provides
a hidden area to sit and watch as students walk to and from class. The bushes tend to hide whoever is sitting in this area, adding a degree of privacy. This spot serves as a particularly great spot to sit and watch the sun set between the Cox buildings that slightly hinder the view. 2. Perkins School of Theology Hidden on the southern edge of campus, this private spot is situated between Prothro Hall and Selecman Hall near Perkins Chapel. With fewer students walking on this side of campus, the area rarely has much noise and has plenty of benches to sit and watch the trees blow in the wind. 3. Greer Garson Theatre Courtyard While the spot is a breeding-ground for mosquitos, the gentle sound of the fountain in the courtyard of Greer Garson Theatre in Meadows provides a calming background noise for any assignment. Housed in Meadows, the courtyard also frequently has actors rehearsing in this area, acting as a collaborative space within the school. For more news, check out smudailycampus. com/news.
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Dallas welcomes new Draper James location EMMA WESEL Contributing Writer ewesel@smu.edu
The newest addition to Highland Park Village has officially opened for business. Draper James, Reese Witherspoon’s clothing and accessories store, celebrated its second storefront opening Sept. 28. Witherspoon herself (or should we say Elle Woods) graced Dallas with her presence. Highland Park Village was quite a scene this morning with passer-byes and other store employees all hoping for a chance to meet Witherspoon. Two police officers were stationed by the front and back entrances to the store and media were going in and out of the store. SMU Campus Weekly spoke with Draper James CEO Andrea Hyde about the culture of the store and why they chose Dallas for the location. “Dallas was an easy choice. The Dallas woman is smart, witty and stylish, so it was a perfect fit,” Hyde said. The store opening brought the “Today Show” and Jenna Bush, who filmed
a segment on Witherspoon inside her new store. Though Hyde is the CEO, she said Witherspoon has full control over the brand and what they feature. “Reese is the smartest person I’ve ever met,” Hyde said. “She has such a vision.” The inspiration for the store came from Witherspoon’s Southern roots. She was born in New Orleans and grew up in Nashville, which is home to the flagship Draper James store. The store aims to make guests feel alike
and offers comfortable and chic clothing with a Southern influence. Walking into Draper James felt like walking into a charming Nashville home. We could have plopped down on the navy blue-andwhite wicker sofa with a glass of sweet tea if we had been so inclined. Draper James sells everything from clothing to perfect tailgating accessories and their own Sugarfina candies. You can even purchase charming home décor or a tote bag that reads “Tote Y’all.” It’s every Southern lady’s dream.
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JAN TERM 2017 returns to the HILLTOP! WHAT IS JANTERM? JanTerm is an intensive winter break term that gives you the opportunity to focus on a single course in a smaller class setting. Pursue your academic goals, catch-up, make-up or get ahead before the start of spring term! WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Any motivated student in good standing is eligible to enroll. This is a rigorous undertaking and requires commitment, concentration and energy to successfully complete one course in only 8 class days. Are you up to the challenge? WHERE AND WHEN DO CLASSES MEET? Courses start on the Dallas campus on Monday, January 9, and conclude on Thursday, January 19 (no classes on the MLK holiday weekend). Choose from 50 courses, many of which meet UC requirements. Classes meet for 6 hours per day from 9 am to 4 pm including a lunch break. HOW DO I ENROLL AND BY WHEN? Meet with your advisor to select your JanTerm course and a few alternates. Enrollment through my.SMU begins for ALL students on Monday, October 31, at 12:01 am (regardless of your spring enrollment appointment). Priority deadline is Friday, November 18, after which time some courses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
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Bell X1 tops Irish music charts RACHEL KENNEDY Contributing Writer rekennedy@smu.edu While they haven’t reached stardom in the states, Bell X1 is selling out shows on the other side of the world with their heady beats and expressive lyrics. The Irish band compared to a mellow Coldplay, ranked behind U2 as the most popular band in Ireland. It’s no surprise Bell X1 has played with Ed Sheeran either, both artists write narrative songs with descriptive lyrics, making them a complimentary match. Bell X1’s newest album “ARMS” was anticipated
after the success of previous releases. The band’s past four albums were nominated for the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year, with three of them making it to No.1 on the Irish Album Charts. The band is currently on tour playing locations in the UK, Ireland and Australia. The album, released on Oct. 14, is the band’s seventh record. It was an unexpected blend of sounds that took the band in a different musical direction. However, fans seem supportive of the style change seeing as “ARMS” is the No. 2-selling album on Ireland iTunes. Dominic Philips, one of the three band members, said they “decided the record was
going to be about groove. Although the band changes their core sound from time to time, they’re widely accepted as an alternative, indie rock band. Overall, the album uses coffeehouse melodies, old school tempo, smoky vocals, and modern layering to create an intoxicating effect. According to iTunes, the songs “Out of Love” and “Upswing” are the favorites on the record. “Upswing” is a lulling ballad, while “Out of Love” has a more percussion infused, dynamic pace. Check out this foreign phenomenon on Spotify and iTunes the next time you’re in need of some transcendent music with layers that’ll keep you hooked.
Electronic duo GTA performs debut album at Stereo Live LISA SALINAS Contributing Writer lmsalinas@smu.edu Electronic duo GTA brought life to a fairly new venue in Dallas, Stereo Live, on Oct. 14. Openers for the duo included ‘Junk Food,’ ‘Two Fresh’ and ‘Burns.’ These three openers definitely built momentum for the featured duo, as the venue was full by the time GTA made their long awaited entrance to the stage around 12:30 a.m. The duo, founded in 2010, comprises of Julio Mejia and Matt Toth. Hailing from Florida, the two have caught the attention of high profile artists such as Rihanna, Diplo and Calvin Harris.
GTA toured with Rihanna and Calvin Harris in 2013. They have also produced official remixes to songs by deadmau5, Rick Ross, Galantis and many more. The duo’s setlist definitely attracts those who enjoy EDM, but there’s plenty to offer any concert goer. Derek Lopez, an independent DJ and producer from Alberquerque, N.M., was one of many at the concert. He is a loyal fan and was excited for the duo’s debut album. “I’m really looking forward to [the album],” Lopez said. “I think they really stepped out of their comfort zone to make this new album and I’m really interested to see how they will incorporate it into their set.”
Lopez describes the duo as an unexpected pair. “You know what, they were heavy, now they are taking another step,” Lopez said. Adrian Vasquez, a college student, also from New Mexico, looked forward to GTA’s performance. “I’m humble to be in their presence and am here to have a good night,” Vasquez said. Vasquez recognizes there are several EDM groups and duos on the scene right now, but believes GTA is doing a good job of standing out from the rest. “GTA is doing it right. They have their own sound,” Vasquez said. “What they bring to the table is changing the game and I really appreciate what they do for the EDM community.”
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“Keeping Up with the Joneses” is the latest film showcasing just how bad things can get for someone who’s in the wrong place at the wrong time. Zach Galifianakis and Isla Fisher play Jeff and Karen Gaffney, a suburban couple trapped in their day-to-day routine. The two are enjoying summer for the first time without the kids at home and spending their time the way any other couple alone at home would: watching freshly recorded episodes of “The Good Wife.” Their unassuming lives are suddenly interrupted with the introduction of Tim and Natalie Jones, their new neighbors who seem to amazing to be true. Tim, played by Jon Hamm, and Natalie, played by Gal Gadot, are both highly accomplished and worldly people who claim they’re just looking to settle down in a nice little cul-de-sac. Karen’s suspicions grow and soon the two are outed as spies for the American government. Suddenly Karen and Jeff are thrown into a world in which they don’t belong and have no interest. The movie gets its strength from the performances of the leading roles, but that’s about all it has to offer. Hamm is great as always in a comedic role, but his stilted script doesn’t allow for much comedy to come through. Similarly, Gadot’s character is very much the same domineering and condescending character throughout the movie and doesn’t inspire too much sympathy for her plight.
For those who are tired of drinking the same domestic beer at parties and want to try new beer, you’re in luck. The growing craft beer market in the DFW area is making it easy to try good local craft beers that are perfect for college students. While the DFW area is a young market in terms of craft beer, industry growth is at a record-high. There a lot more barley oriented possibilites if you’re so inclined. If you haven’t tried craft beer and are interested in learning more be sure to try these delicious choices. They each have
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Zach Galifianakis and Isla Fisher in “Keeping Up with the Joneses.”
Galifianakis does his best – and it goes a long way. His performances are always genuine and funny when he needs them to be but unfortunately he wasn’t able to drag the rest of the cast with him. The movie is funny and will garner its fair share of laughs as will any comedy seen with the right people, but the real touching moments of the film are those between Tim and Jeff. Both are desperately searching for a friend, whether they know it or not, and their shared time, albeit brief, is a gentle and endearing section of an otherwise abrasive and tactless story. There is a scene with the two in a Snake restaurant that shares an equal amount of laughs and genuine emotional connection. Unfortunately, it falls flat when the film then resorts back to its strategy of making the most obvious joke. The film is not without
its moments, but overall isn’t a movie that one should spend too much time on It’s funny and will put a smile on your face by the end, but that’s about as much of an impact as can be expected. Unfortunately, this movie doesn’t have a lot going on underneath the surface. The jokes aren’t subtle and the comedy isn’t very insightful but it has its moments. Some sections have funny moments, which is what the film’s audience is hoping for. There will be laughs but if you’re looking for a comedy that knocks you out of your seat, you may have come to the wrong place. There are more mild chuckles throughout the film than roaring laughter. “Keeping Up with the Joneses” is what the average movie-goer would imagine, so don’t worry if you’re not keeping up with the Joneses.
something unique to offer, but all of them are delicious. 1) Dallas Blonde – Deep Ellum Brewing Company This beer is a light craft beer that is easy drink. This golden ale is a great mix of floral and citrus hints. Its overall great balance makes it enjoyable to drink. 2) Deep Ellum IPA – Deep Ellum Brewing Company While this beer is rather bitter, it is one of Deep Ellum’s favorites. Its hints of tropical, floral, citrus and pine aromas are truly delightful and tasty. Be careful because this American, hop-filled beer is rather potent. 3) Velvet Hammer – Peticolas Brewing
Among the many delicious beers of Peticolas Brewing, Velvet Hammer is a force to be reckoned. This beer is an imperial red ale, which is evident when taking a look at its color. The reddish-brown ale contains elements of caramel, a hint of sweetness and slight bitterness. 4) Mosaic IPA – Community Beer Company This beer is great for both avid craft beer drinkers and inexperienced drinkers alike. Its malty qualities balance out perfectly with the bitterness that comes with the hop flavor and keeps it light. Fun fact: “Mosaic” represents the diverse range of people that make up the Dallas community.
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Is democracy about to break down? This election has been a train wreck: there is really no way around that. Through all of the twists and turns, we have ended up with two incredibly hated and polarizing candidates which to me raises the question – is democracy in America in trouble? If it is, we are doing it to ourselves through intense polarization. It seems as if the supporters of the two candidates are caught in two entirely different worlds. Clinton supporters maintain her as well-qualified and on a different level than Trump despite the scandals, Trump supporters view Clinton as a criminal while forgiving or overlooking deep flaws in their own candidate. Neither group of supporters seem to be able to agree on the facts,
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or even on the same sense of reality, especially for those at the extremes. With the primary season, we even saw these two versions of reality on different sides of the political aisle clash with violence breaking out at both Trump and Sanders rallies. When polarization has gotten so bad that violence breaks out, that makes me incredibly alarmed for the future. While protests have historically been used in American politics, democracy is fundamentally about change through votes
rather than violence; and seeing that break down is alarming indeed. Now claiming that all of this is the end of democracy in America is slightly alarmist – our political systems are well-designed and resilient and will be able to make it through this election. But we at least have to acknowledge that we are in deep trouble with the intense polarization of this country. No matter who gets elected, what are they going to do with such a divided population? If the election is close and not a clear mandate, I do not know how either candidate can accommodate the utterly opposing viewpoints on either side. Therefore, their only choice will be to cater to their base, further alienating and dividing the factions in
American policy. Our nation will remain deeply divided after this election, that much seems sure. And with that, we will likely get another four years much like the last eight, filled with lots of stalemate, indecision and half-victories when policies do manage to pass. Hopefully we can overcome this polarization and rally around common solutions to our nation’s problems, and have a smooth election cycle in the future. It is my hope that America’s democratic system will remain to run smoothly, but there has to be at least a shadow of a doubt in all of our minds that things could go incredibly poorly throughout this next term no matter who assumes the presidency.
Is defense spending worth the expense? This weekend while out at White Rock Lake, two F-16s (military fighter jets) flew by incredibly low to the ground, the sound of their engines shaking seemingly everything. The sheer power of these planes brought a smile to my face. It also brought up a question that often comes up when discussing politics and government spending – is the Department of Defense spending truly worth it? First off, let’s get the numbers straight. Often, people cite the fact that defense spending accounts for 54 percent of the federal budget. What this number does not take into account is that this only considers discretionary spending – which excludes spending on “mandatory” entitlement programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. When all government spending is factored in, the defense budget
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accounts for around 12 percent of total spending or 21 percent of federal spending (which excludes money given to states). While the defense spending is not the massive portion of federal spending that some people claim, it still adds up to billions of dollars each year which brings us back to the original question of whether the price tag is too high. In my opinion, this price is totally worth it. Wars are won not by who desires to win the most or who is the most justified, but by whoever has the best technology and resources. As such, maintaining superior technology is of
the utmost importance in protecting and preventing wars from occurring. However, doing so costs a lot of money. From an engineering and economic perspective, developing a high-technology product that is first in its field takes time and a lot of money. Going back to the example of the airplane: new generations of jets are made from costly materials such as experimental composites. Brand new technologies need to undergo extensive – and expensive – testing programs, and a team of very smart individuals needs to be paid to carry out all of this. This is all of what drives defense project expenditures into the billions of dollars. And while some politicians decry this as a waste – if there ever is another large scale conflict, we all will be glad to have our missile-defense system, stealth fighters, nuclear submarines and
all of the other lethal “toys” the government owns. And we do employ these military assets in conflicts around the world. This is where our defense spending possibly goes a bit wrong. Is it worth it to fund conflicts in the Middle East and to protect our allies across the world? Even some conservatives – or at least Donald Trump – do not think that these costs are justified. And the possibility exists here to decrease our defense spending by reducing American military operations globally, if doing so will not trade off security. And while I will concede that this spending could be reduced, I hope that we will maintain the majority of our research and development budget for the Department of Defense so that we can continue to defend America for years to come.
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The Big 12, a 10-team conference, will remain at its current size for the foreseeable future.
Big 12 decision to not expand is best outcome for SMU REECE GRAHAM Sports Staff Writer rkgraham@smu.edu After months of playing the field, the Big 12 Conference decided now is not the right time for any new relationships. Following meetings, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby announced the presidents of schools in the conference unanimously voted against expansion. The 10-team conference will remain at its current size for the foreseeable future. “I think that this was really not a decision not to expand, but this was an endorsement and a reinvestment in the strength of the 10 that we have,” Bowlsby said at a press conference on Oct. 17. The Big 12 expansion saga is a complicated one with its beginnings dating back six years. Following the 2010 football season, Colorado and Nebraska bolted for the Pac-12 and Big Ten conferences respectively. Having only 10 members, the Big 12 was forced to cancel its championship game in 2011. The Big 12 invited
West Virginia and TCU on board with hopes of getting back to the number in the conference’s name. They would have gotten away with it too if it were not for the SEC, who invited Missouri and Texas A&M to become members prior to the 2012 season. The Big 12 would tease the idea of expanding in the following years, but serious talk began in July when the conference announced it would begin hearing pitches from prospective schools. Let the games begin. Here is where SMU comes in. Actually, here is where most of the American Athletic Conference comes in. According to ESPN’s Brett McMurphy, of the original 20 schools that made membership presentations to the Big 12 via video conference, 10 came from the AAC. With the exception of Tulsa and Navy, every team in the AAC pitched to the Big 12. Eleven schools were selected for interviews in September, including SMU, Central Florida, Cincinnati, Connecticut, Houston, South Florida, Tulane, Air Force, Colorado State, Rice
and BYU. After weeks of deliberation, none of these schools were able to court the Big 12 into expansion. “We decided, after very thorough discussion, that we would remain at 10 members,” University of Oklahoma president David L. Boren said. “Also, there were very, very strong series of commitments and comments made by every single member of the board, every single president representing our institutions of our very strong commitment to the Big 12, to the strength and stability of this conference.” While invigorated commitments from the presidents of the member schools are encouraging, words alone will not solve the challenges currently facing the conference. The Big 12 remains the smallest Power 5 conference; the departure of Missouri and A&M could have put the conference in serious jeopardy. The size of the conference has made garnering interest for a Big 12-dedicated television network difficult. To read the full article online, visit smudailycampus. com/sports.
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