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2017-2018 Student Senate Executive Board discusses next year’s agenda, hobbies and more LISA SALINAS Editor-in-Chief lmsalinas@smu.edu The SMU Campus Weekly had the chance to sit down with the new Student Body President David Shizad, Vice President Nathan DeVera and Secretary Davis Wells, for the 20172018 academic school year. The new Student Senate Executive Board discussed everything from their hobbies to reactions to their new positions and their plans for the next academic school year. Shirzad said he was ecstatic when he first heard the news that he had been selected the 2017-2018 Student Body President.
“Relief. Excitement. When Blake called, I screamed,” Shirzad said. “I heard on the phone, jumped up and down a little bit. Called my dad. Walked back to my fraternity house and told all of the guys.” Shirzad considered running for student body president this year. “It really wasn’t until this semester that I started thinking this was something I could be really good at and it would be an awesome opportunity to help SMU grow and move forward,” Shirzad said. One of Shirzad’s short terms goals right now is learning everything he can from the current Student Body President. “I think right now priority is going to
VP DeVera vows to continue focus on South Quad Nathan DeVera was excited when he first received the call about his new position on Senate as well. “Right when I got the call, it was just like pure joy and pure excitement initially. And then from there, I just had a bunch of ideas flowing through my head, everything I wanted to do,” he said. He hopes to implement new ideas and continue the work that he has started on Senate, particularly with the South Quad of campus. “I’ve been noticing that there is a lot of issues there whether it is safety issues with lighting, whether it’s ground or facilities and upkeep,” DeVera said. “I’ve met with the RC architect, administrators, the vice president for business and finance to see the funding of it all and tons of different committees.” DeVera also hopes to bridge a gap between the students and the
be making sure that I learn everything that I can from Blake (Rainey).” Something the student body may not know about Shirzad is that he enjoys being outdoors. “I love mountain biking,” Shirzad said. “I raced pretty competitively in high school and this summer. I'm actually training right now to do a 100mile race in Colorado.” Both Shirzad and Nathan DeVera were candidates in the runoff elections. Shirzad said he does not plan to shift his platform to cater to those that voted for his opponent. “It's not that I need to adjust my platform it's that I know that they are still going to work very hard to accomplish what they had set forth
and talked about and brought to the attention of the student body with their campaigns,” Shirzad said. “What I will do is work to give them the tools and the ability to get those things done in every sense of the word and everything possible.” Shirzad said he is confident he and his fellow Executive Board members are prepared for their tenure in their respective positions. “You have to be ready for anything and I think that's more in the reasons of why we were both elected. Our student constituents know that we're people who can quickly adjust and be ready for whatever gets thrown our way,” he said. Shirzad’s main focus is to find a solution to every issue that
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Student Senate. “I think just connecting the Student Senate to the student body,” he said. “In my time here, at least, I’ve seen such a disconnect and such an ambiguity with what exactly Student Senate does.” DeVera hopes to bridge this gap by having Senate Officers become more involved in oncampus organizations. DeVera said that he believes one of the most important aspects of being a student leader is to be flexible with one’s platform. “I didn't push exactly a firm platform because I know that every single year issues change,” he said.
Davis Wells was at the Student Election Results Party in Hughes-Triggs when he first heard this news of his election. “I was the first one that they called and so I was, of course, really excited and cried a little bit — it was happy tears,” Wells said. “I was so happy and proud of myself and so happy for David and Nathan for even getting the runoff and then I was so sad for the people who didn't make it. It was up and down and really, really emotional.” Something that a lot of people may not know about Wells is that he also has a passion for cycling, like Shirzad. “I work at Soul Cycle, I'm actually really passionate about that,” he said. One of Wells’ main priorities for the student body is to help his fellow classmates grow. “My priority is building others up. One question I got asked in an interview
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for a position in Student Foundation was ‘If you could be a tree, what kind of tree would you be?’ I said, the aspen tree actually stems from one central root and it branches out to grow others,” Wells said. “In a sense, you are growing yourself, but in a much more broader sense you're growing and building others up. That's what I want to do with the SMU community and the connections that I have made here with all different types of students and faculty and administration.” Read the full story on smudailycampus.com
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may come his way. “I think people who followed my campaign closely know that my platform was very much, here's a problem on campus and here's a solution.
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Francis S. Collins to speak at 102nd SMU Commencement
Health center policy puts class attendance at risk
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Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., director of the National Institutes of Health and spearhead of the Human Genome Project (HGP), is scheduled to speak at SMU’s 102nd Commencement. Collins’ career has been extraordinary. His own personal research has led to the isolation of genes causing cystic fibrosis, neurofibromatosis, Huntington’s disease and Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. During his tenure as director of NIH’s National Human Genome Research Institute, Collins oversaw the 13-year international collaborative effort to map
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and sequence James Watson and Francis Crick’s double helix structure of DNA, with the conclusion of the project in 2003 coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Watson and Crick’s seminal publication. Appointed by President Obama and asked by President Trump to remain in his position, Collins has launched groundbreaking research into increasing understanding
of neural brain networks to improve treatments for brain diseases. He has attempted to advance the use of precision medicine in hopes of develoing individually tailored healthcare. The Virginia native earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia, Ph.D. from Yale University and an M.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Collins has received various awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the National Medal of Science. He will soon receive a Doctor of Science degree from SMU during the Commencement ceremony. The commencement ceremony will be May 20 in Moody Coliseum.
Running a 102-degree fever isn’t the best way to start off a week. SMU sophomore Tierney Fortner woke up one morning feeling horrible and running a high fever. Fortner knew she had a busy academic week, and that she needed to see a doctor. Instead of walking over from her dorm to the SMU Dr. Bob Smith Health Center, she chose to go off campus for care, a diagnosis of strep throat and a note to miss class. “I knew if I went to the health center they wouldn’t give me a note to miss class when I had a fever and strep throat,” Fortner said. The health center’s policy on doctors’ notes requires students to go off-campus for treatment if they need paperwork for professors to excuse an absence. Students may need to spend money out-of-pocket or from their insurance on these visits. Kent Best, executive director of SMU News and Communications, said health center fees are included in student fees for students both on-and off-campus. The fees for both types of students are the same. Although those students are paying a fee, many still choose to visit offcampus urgent care centers instead of the health center because of the policy on notes. Sophomore Kate Lucenti had to go to urgent care for a note and paid out of pocket. “It was (during) finals
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and I needed a note for class, so I went to urgent care and they charged me $400,” Lucenti said. The health center officials declined to be interviewed for this story, however the health center website outlines its policies. The website encourages faculty to trust a student when they claim to be ill. But, some students think it’s unfair that the health center won’t give excuse notes. “It’s extremely annoying when you’re sick and weak and you go out of your way to go to the health center and you don’t get a note,” Fortner said. Most class syllabi state a student must have a physician’s note in order for the absence to be considered excused. The health center provides a printable form on its website for students to give to faculty that states that they felt ill and went to the health center. Since the form is not
signed by a doctor or nurse and is provided from the student, not all professors will excuse the absence. The University has policies in place that restrict students from class when they’re running a fever. Fliers are posted by SMU to inform students of what to do when feeling ill. “Policies say you can’t go to class unless you’re 24-hours fever free, but if they don’t give you a note to miss class, it’s unexcused,” Fortner said. The difference between an unexcused and excused absence is critical for students because excused absences allow students to make up the work they missed, whereas an unexcused does not. Lucenti went to an urgent care facility after her exam, and the doctors’ note made a difference in her grade. “Thankfully, my professor let me get the doctor note after my exam. Otherwise I would’ve failed my final,” Lucenti said.
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Coachella, every music junkie and festival-goer’s version of Christmas, has wrapped up its first weekend. The festival showcased dozens of artists, ranging from new indie faces to some of this generation’s biggest music icons. Whether you are an avid fan or the festival scene is not really your thing, it is undeniable that Coachella is more than just a yearly gathering of music lovers. Coachella is equally about the fashion that descends upon the valley as it is about the hip tunes coming from the stage. Attendees spend weeks
before the big event perfectly tailoring their extravagant outfits to ensure they make it on one of many street-style blogs that cover the event. The festival and its fashion have become so big that some brands and stores have specific lines released each season in anticipation of the event. Even more, brands will rent out luxurious villas surrounding the festival grounds to host events full of A-list celebrities and top fashion bloggers to celebrate the festival, creating Instagram-perfect background for influencers to post out to their millions of dedicated followers. While Coachella fashion is mostly associated with flower crowns and crop
tops, this year’s style showcased a little bit of everything. Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio rocked a white, leather fringe jacket over a Rolling Stones shirt dress alongside her other fashion-forward friends. Emma Roberts opted for a more retro-chic look with a black-and-white off-the-shoulder dress, pink slides and wide-eyed white sunglasses for the Revolve party. Poolside at Bumble’s bash, Jamie Chunge perfected her sunny look with an oriental umbrella. With one more weekend ahead, the fashion is sure to continue the already impressive line up weekend one showcased.
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April marks the beginning of Dallas Arts Month, a month-long celebration of creativity within the heart of the city. Residents are encouraged to experience art around the city, from plays to concerts to visual art, whether it be in the streets or at a museum. This past weekend, art and music lovers flocked to Deep Ellum for the annual, weekend-long Deep Ellum Arts Festival. The free festival hosted more than 200 artists and 150 musical acts. Booths filled with artists’
original works and prints lined the streets of the Dallas neighborhood. Only a few streets over, at the Fashion Industry Gallery in the arts district, was the Dallas Arts Fair. Galleries from around the world presented their collections, including the Gagosian Gallery, a prestigious collection in the art world. The impressive exhibitions came to a close on Sunday when many of the works were acquired by art fans. Events will be happening all month long, including the Decolonize Dallas series. These pop-up exhibitions and events focus on the original cultural identities of various Dallas neighborhoods.
The next event, “Water is Life” was held at Trans.lation: Vickery Meadow Saturday, April 15. The Dallas Arts District will host the “Changing Perspectives block pARTy” on Flora Street April 22. The party will feature local musical artist ZHORA with special guests from BANDALOOP, a vertical dance company. Dallasites can come down to chow on food truck fare while they peruse handcrafted art and live mural painting. During Dallas Arts Month, city-goers are encouraged to post their art adventures on social media with the hashtag #DallasArtsMonth.
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KELLY KOLFF Assoc. A&L Editor Kkolff@smu.edu Kendrick Lamar leads the way this week in new music with the release of his longawaited album, “DAMN.” Other highlights include indie band Tigers Jaw and a new album from John Mayer. “DNA.” by Kendrick Lamar: K-Dot finally released his newest album, “DAMN.” last night, which included unlikely features such as U2 and Rihanna. “DAMN.” is less experimental than “To Pimp a Butterfly,” bringing back beats reminiscent of “good kid, m.A.A.d. city.” “DNA” makes references to Lamar’s Fox News critics by sampling correspondent Geraldo Rivera’s statement: “hip-hop has done more damage to young African-Americans than racism in recent years.” “Kissing Strangers” by DNCE feat. Nicki Minaj: The queen of rap has collaborated with yet
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another Jonas Brother. She’s back for round two after her collaboration with Nick Jonas for “Bom Bidi Bom” in DNCE’s “Kissing Strangers.” Joe Jonas croons about kissing random people while a catchy bass line carries the song, escalating to the chorus. “June” by Tigers Jaw: Tigers Jaw has a history of wavering back and forth between pop punk and
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indie rock, settling on the latter in their newest single. Brianna Newsom’s melodies are softer and sweeter as the guitar and drums carry her vocals. Their newest album, “spin,” is slated to release in May following the success of “Charmer,” which reached No. 49 on the U.S. Billboard charts. “Way Back” by TLC feat. Snoop Dogg: TLC’s first new single feels like it could have come straight from the ’90s. Known for its hit, “No Scrubs,” TLC is back for one final album that pays homage to the R&B of their time. “Way Back” definitely has a nostalgia component, with soft horns and chunky bass riffs. “Still Feel Like Your Man” by John Mayer: John Mayer brings back a soulful feel in his newest album, “The Search for Everything.” Mayer sings about a lost lover backed by a cascading piano and punchy guitar in “Still Feel Like Your Man.” This release comes after his last album “Paradise Valley” in 2013.
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The film “Free Fire” is a unique venture from Ben Wheatley. The story takes place in one location and can be summarized as a long, extended shootout. It begins with two different gangs meeting at a warehouse in 1970s Boston: one seeks to purchase guns while the other acts as the seller. However, when the two groups come faceto-face, tensions arise. Words start flying soon, so do bullets. What began as a simple gun deal becomes a game of “last man standing.” The film boasts a starstudded cast including Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy, Armie Hammer and Sharlto Copley, all of whom shine in their roles. The film is a showcase for their talent that rides the waves of their chemistry and physicality to a successful story. On the outside, the film seems like a pretty standard, “shoot ‘em up” action movie. In reality, it’s a dark comedy interwoven with intense shootout scenes. The writing is absolutely hilarious and every other line is delivered with the actors’ biting wit. Dry humor perfectly fits the film’s tone as it undercuts the ridiculousness of what is happening around the characters. If the film took itself too seriously, the whole thing would not work. However, Wheatley is able to poke fun of the film within itself, allowing the audience to recognize the situation’s absurdity. Combining that with
Every year on April 12, cheese lovers celebrate America’s most popular sandwich: the grilled cheese. Don’t worry you if you missed it – you can find Dallas’ best grilled cheese sandwiches all year at these popular spots. Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe Ruthie’s is a popular food truck on SMU’s campus that visits every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch to serve quality comfort food. Customers can choose from a variety of cheeses, meats and sauces for their grilled cheese. You can also often find this iconic food truck at Klyde Warren Park.
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“Free Fire” has no lack of explosive weapons or personalities.
a series of eccentric characters, the film never dips too far from its comedic bones. When it does the moment is always earned and stays relevant to the situation. The characters make the film. Murphy is a straightforward Irishman who wants to buy his guns and get out. Larson and Hammer, the two intermediaries, both possess some playful repartee but Copley steals the show as Vernon, the arms dealer. Copley is a prideful but oblivious lunatic who has a propensity for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. He steals every scene with a zany approach to each of the situations he faces. He embodies the silliness present throughout the film and is by far the highlight of the cast. “Free Fire” is a unique film. The concept itself is a decently experimental risk. It’s tough to successfully bring to the screen, but the extremely talented Wheatley knows how to fit
each little piece to complete the puzzle. The film never gets boring; something is always happening within the firefight to give the characters purpose. There is always an objective and there are always obstacles, but it’s enough to keep the characters and the audience engaged. A mysterious subplot runs throughout that is handled masterfully as it’s not completely forced into the film but is never out of one’s mind. “Free Fire” takes many risks and they almost all pay off. Entertaining an audience with one scene for an hour and a half is a lot of work, but “Free Fire” pulled it off so well it feels like it only lasts a few minutes. The film does a decent job of connecting the characters, but is more of an ensemble arc than a collection of personal ones. The film works because it recognizes itself for what it is: silly, wacky, outrageous and fun.
Café Brazil Another hot spot for SMU students is Café Brazil. They’ve won numerous awards for Best Late Night Restaurant, but their grilled cheese is their crown jewel. Their grilled cheese is served with four different kinds of cheeses melted on a ciabatta roll. Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. The classic Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. is a great location to find cheesiness in all of its glory. This restaurant also gives customers the option to order for delivery. They have many unique grilled cheeses you can order such as the Grilled Mac ‘n Cheese. Glazed Donut Works A not-so-typical restaurant in Deep Ellum that serves
grilled cheeses is Glazed Donut Works. A special they are now offering is the Donut Grilled Cheese with bacon. This most wanted donut is filled with savory, salty and a sweet taste. They are open Thursday until Sunday and stay late Friday and Saturday until they sell out. Highland Park Soda Fountain If you want to stay near the SMU campus, Highland Park Soda Fountain is only a five minute drive and is open for breakfast and lunch. In 2013, their grilled cheese sandwich won D Magazine’s Best Comfort Food Award. Many customers say their grilled cheese is best paired with a chocolate milkshake.
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Professors speak against Israel trip GUEST COLUMN Signed by Faculty in box below We are writing this article in relation to the summer 2017 Holy Land trip that an outside organization, Passages Israel, is organizing for SMU students. Passages Israel describes its trip as an opportunity for Christian students to “encounter the roots of their Biblical faith first-hand and come face to face with the modern-day miracle that is Israel.” But Passages and its sponsors, Philos Project and Museum of the Bible, have a more specific agenda. Passages is a political advocacy group that wants to “convert” trip participants to specific beliefs so that it can mobilize them to support hardline policies regarding Israel’s relationships with Palestinians and surrounding nations. Passages promotes a theology known as Christian Zionism. Christian Zionists believe that Christians have a God-mandated duty to support the modern nationstate of Israel because of
biblical passages about God’s covenant relationship with Jews and their role in the end time. Christian Zionism is a very important tenet for some Christian groups. However, many churches and denominations reject it because of its anti-Palestinian views. Palestinian church officials like the Roman Catholic and Syrian Orthodox archbishops and the Lutheran and Anglican bishops of Jerusalem have denounced it. Some churches explicitly reject policy positions associated with it. The United Methodist Church, for example, has issued numerous resolutions calling for even-handed approaches that seek justice for Israelis and Palestinians alike. Christian Zionism is also controversial among Jews. Some are grateful for its support for Israel while others are troubled by its politics and anti-Palestinian bias, and many are deeply offended by the common Christian Zionist belief that Jews will one day convert to Christianity. The Passages itinerary
promises a diversity of perspectives but does not live up to that promise. Students will meet with Israeli academics and public figures, present or former members of the Israeli military, Christian Zionist teachers, and Arab Israeli Christians who regard Israel as a guarantor of their safety. They will not meet with Arab Israelis who feel differently. Nor will they directly encounter many Palestinian perspectives. Understanding the current situation requires taking seriously the colliding tragedies and competing narratives of both Jews and Palestinians. But the online materials of Passages and Philos Project are remarkable in their omission of any serious attempt to understand the complex origins of this conflict. While they succeed in conveying the pressure and anxiety felt by many Israelis, they generally ignore the living conditions of Palestinians. Their descriptions of Palestinians sometimes sink to the level of offensive stereotypes. They often portray Palestinians and
Muslims only as threats to Israeli safety, not as human beings with their own stories. Even the trip’s proposed itinerary is politicized. Students will visit a West Bank settlement to see how geographically narrow Israel is. They will approach the Syrian and Lebanese borders to learn about the danger of Hezbollah and (presumably) ISIS. To feel the region’s atmosphere of fear, students will even go to Sderot, known as the “bomb shelter capital of the world” because of the frequency with which it is struck by rockets fired by Hamas. How Israelis and Palestinians should proceed to create lasting peace is a difficult question on which people will disagree. The signers of this op-ed certainly do. But we are unanimous in being troubled by the biased way Passages approaches complicated historical questions, policy issues, and social problems. Students considering this trip should make sure they understand what it is about. Sincerely,
O. Wesley Allen, Jr. Professor of Homiletics, Perkins School of Theology Sabri Ates Associate Professor of History, Dedman College Rhonda Blair Professor of Theatre, Meadows School of the Arts Mark Chancey Professor of Religious Studies, Dedman College Richard Cogley Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Dedman College Jill DeTemple Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Dedman College
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SMU should put deep pockets to work, lock up Tim Jankovich REECE KELLEY GRAHAM Sports Writer rkgraham@smu.edu SMU men’s basketball just finished its fourth consecutive 25-win season, yet once again failed to advance in the NCAA Tournament. It has been 28 years since the Mustangs have won a tournament game. But nobody should care about another lackluster ending to a season that began with promise. Why? Because the Mustangs proved they could win with the baggage of their previous head coach. SMU also proved something else: Tim Jankovich its man. After being hired as the Mustangs’ coach-inwaiting in 2012, Jankovich found himself thrust into the head coaching position when Larry Brown abruptly resigned in July 2016. Brown fled Dallas a season after the NCAA sanctioned SMU for academic fraud and levied a postseason ban. He retreated to The Hamptons, leaving Jankovich with a short bench. Jankovich eventually found himself coaching only seven scholarship players: all guards, the tallest standing at 6-8. Even with the disappointment of another first-round loss, Jankovich still emerged on the other end looking like a wizard. He not only coached the Mustangs’ unconventional lineup to the postseason, but to 30 wins, – a program record. SMU won the American Athletic Conference championship and went undefeated at home for the first time since 1956. He was
named AAC Coach of the Year and a semifinalist for the Naismith Coach of the Year award. Jankovich not only exceeded expectations, but also made us forget about Brown. That’s how good of a season SMU had. The program will always have Brown to thank for the rebuild, but Jankovich’s transition was the ultimate embodiment of the phrase, “don’t let the door hit you on the way out.” Jankovich led the program to its best season in school history under less than ideal conditions. The postseason wins will come, but now it’s time to focus on the future. Now it’s time to lock him up. ESPN’s Andy Katz reported in July that the school offered Jankovich a contract of at least five years in length. Bill Nichols of The Dallas Morning News later confirmed his contract was worth $1.75 million, making Jankovich the second-highest paid coach in the AAC at that time. But having proved to be a miracle worker, he deserves a raise, an extension – a renewed vote of confidence. SMU Athletic Director Rick Hart probably has something like this already in the works, but in case he doesn’t: Mr. Hart, you need to buy Jankovich, and you need to buy him now. He’s a proven winner. At the mid-major level, Jankovich compiled a record of 105-64 in five seasons as head coach at Illinois State. In 44 games with the Mustangs, Jankovich led SMU to 39 wins. His coaching lineage
precedes him, descending from other greats such as Bill Self, Lon Kruger, and even the man he replaced on The Hilltop. With the recruiting cycle having already begun, Brown’s abrupt departure last summer came at the worst time. The inconvenient timing never phased Jankovich, though he quickly identified attainable prospects and went after them. Understanding how to recruit for smaller, still-emerging programs, Jankovich built a talented incoming class featuring two four-star talents. Despite starting behind schedule, Jankovich proved he can recruit. He also proved he can recruit to his play style. SMU found success last season running an unorthodox five-wing rotation. His first recruiting class, which includes two point guards and two versatile forwards, will fit in nicely if that trend continues. Two-time AAC Player of the Year Nic Moore was just as instrumental in SMU’s rebuild as Larry Brown. Moore was the Mustangs leading scorer in each of his three seasons, serving as the ultimate offensive weapon and floor general. It’s easy to forget that Moore didn’t belong to Brown, at least not at first. Who originally recruited Moore to Illinois State? Tim Jankovich. If money is the issue, it shouldn’t be. After all, SMU already set a precedent for excessive spending when they hired Jankovich as the coachin-waiting. Read the full story at www. smudailycampus.com/sports.
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