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All displays to be moved back to Dallas Hall lawn after national outrage, ‘triggering’ language KYLIE MADRY Editor-in-Chief kmadry@smu.edu After controversy erupted earlier this month when SMU told Young Americans for Freedom that their annual 9/11 memorial would no longer take place on Dallas Hall lawn but in Morrison-McGinnis park, the university has agreed to return all displays to the traditional location on the lawn. In a press release from SMU, officials and student leaders worked together to achieve a revised display policy. Going forward, displays in the historical location on the north end of Dallas Hall lawn will last one day. Displays of up to three days, like many in the past (including Mustangs for Life’s anti-abortion display), will now be located at the south end of Dallas Hall lawn. This way, the unused end of the lawn can be used for other purposes while displays are being held, the release says. The university intends to revise a new display policy, this time consulting with student government and other campus leaders. “I thank the students from across campus who came together in the spirit of mutual respect and civil discourse to achieve this outcome,” President R. Gerald Turner said in the release. “Throughout these discussions, students have expressed their commitment to freedom of expression – a value the University shares.”

SMU caught widespread ire after a number of outlets picked up an open letter penned by student organizations, calling the university out for suppressing campus speech after the display policy was unexpectedly changed over the summer. The letter read: “President Turner, Last week, Young Americans for Freedom submitted a use of grounds request for its annual 9/11 Memorial display, which consists of 2,977 American flags that honor the lives lost that terrible day. The response they received is the reason for this letter. The response stated that our University has changed its policy on Dallas Hall Lawn displays, which are no longer permitted and are to be conducted in MoMac Park from now on. While we understand that displays are still permitted, this new location is far less prominent than the iconic Dallas Hall Lawn, which thousands of students, faculty and local residents pass by every day and serves as the heart of our campus. This is disappointing considering that the purpose of the many displays that our organizations construct is to generate respectful, diverse dialogue so that our campus will be a center for thoughtful and engaging discussion that inspires and informs the ‘World Changers’ we are all striving to become. What is even more concerning is the language that was used in the new policy. It read: “The University also respects the right of all members of the community to avoid messages that are triggering,

harmful, or harassing.” This statement has implications that are very dangerous to our university’s academic environment and echoes similar statements made by universities across the nation. Places like UC Berkeley, Middlebury and Evergreen College have effectively shut down free speech on their campuses. Freedom of speech is one of the most important of the inalienable rights of our nation. It has proven to be a fundamental prerequisite to democracy and freedom throughout history. People absolutely have to have a right to their own opinions, but this does not come with a right to be shielded from opposing ideas, especially in an environment dedicated to the learning, sharing and developing of new ideas. A flag memorial to honor those who lost their lives in the events of 9/11, or displays promoting the education and discussion of the pro-life, prochoice movements among SMU students must not be viewed as attacks on others. In choosing to view these displays as such, SMU is deviating from its call as a center of higher learning. Its mission is to be a place where ideas are challenged and intellect thrives, not a place to hide or silence alternative points of view. If SMU chooses to limit students’ rights to challenge and discuss the ideas and values that are fueling the creation of World Changers, it is indoctrination, not education, that will be taking place on our campus. We are witnessing the degradation of the mission of higher learning at universities across the country because of

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The flag was flown at half-staff at the foot of Dallas Hall lawn on Sept. 11.

policies like this. The question we ask is this: how can students change the world if they don’t have the opportunity to share and express their closely held values and beliefs? We, as student leaders of this University and whose student organizations promote messages that have a right to be seen and heard, urge you to reconsider this restrictive and destructive policy.”

SMU spokesman Kent Best later said that the policy language regarding “triggering” or “harmful” messages hadn’t gone through the proper vetting process. At this time, it’s unclear who added the phrasing. The lawn display policy was revised last month due to the “need for a different, yet still prominent, display area,” as Dallas Hall lawn

could provide scheduling conflicts, Best said. When asked if any scheduling conflicts had occurred in the past, Best said he couldn’t provide an example. He did say that this fall, conflict would have occurred from the 9/11 display and setup for the Boulevard on Dallas continued on page 4

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NEWS continued from page 3 Hall lawn. He would not clarify if a conflict would have also occurred between setup for the Boulevard and the 9/11 display in Morrison-McGinnis park, which has also been used as a Boulevard space in recent years. In the past, along with Young Americans for Freedom’s flag display, the university itself has held 9/11 ceremonies. Last year, President Turner said the flagpole (at the foot of Dallas Hall lawn) was the best place for a ceremony, because the SMU community gathered there on the fateful 2001 day. These annual displays have been met with little resistance until several years ago, when a number of students spoke out against Mustangs for Life’s “Memorial of Innocents”

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cross display. Each cross, the group says, represents a life lost to abortion each day. In 2016, a video by student Carson Wright objecting to the Mustangs for Life display garnered over 130,000 views on Facebook. This year, thenjunior Claire Krizman raised more than $14,000 for Planned Parenthood and caught the attention of the Dallas Morning News in the process. A day after the open letter, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called on R. Gerald Turner to return the 9/11 display to its “appropriate and traditional place of honor” on Dallas Hall lawn. Abbott’s letter read: “Dear President Turner: As governor, and on behalf of the people of this great state, I ask that you reconsider the decision to deny the request to display the student-led 9/11 memorial of nearly 3,000 American flags in its

smudailycampus.com/news smucw_editorial@smu.edu appropriate and traditional place of honor on the lawn of Dallas Hall of Southern Methodist University. This display is not political. It is not partisan. It is not controversial. This is about our nation united. Each flag represents a life taken, the soul of a family destroyed. Yet each flag also represents a symbol of hope, for as a people united we remain unbowed. I ask that the 9/11 display not be relegated to a far corner of campus. It should be celebrated in its heart. As SMU is shaping the future leaders of our state, our nation and our world, I would hope we are teaching them about the importance of civil and civic participation. We must never forget. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Greg Abbott Governor”

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While Kent Best originally said R. Gerald Turner would respond to the governor privately, the president released his own open letter soon after, using similar language as Best. Turner’s response read: Dear Governor Abbott: I received your letter regarding the decision to move large displays from the Dallas Hall Lawn to MoMac Park. I regret that you have been given incorrect information regarding this change. Therefore, I would like to clarify the change in our policy for large displays. I would like to first note that SMU considers this memorial event to be a significant contribution to our campus community’s remembrances of September 11. Our community has had multiple memorials in remembrance of the lives lost that day, and we will continue to do so. Regarding the move, as you can see from the attached map, the new location is, in fact, in the heart of campus, not “a far corner of campus.” Therefore, if the heart of campus is where it should be, MoMac Park would fit that description

more than Dallas Hall since Dallas Hall is one of our northern-most buildings. The 9/11 display is one of many displays over the past few years that have taken place on the Dallas Hall lawn. This lawn is a place where our campus community members gather for University events, outdoor classes, studying and breaks between classes.In order to meet requests that the Dallas Hall lawn be available for these and other activities, we selected a location right in the heart of campus, in which the principles of free speech and support for student participation in public issues would continue to be upheld. As a result, I can assure you that SMU is unalterably dedicated to shaping the future leaders of our state, nation, and world and is unwavering in our commitment to provide opportunities for civil and civic participation and free expression. I appreciate your interest in our campus activities”. While it appeared the university had no plans to give into the pressure to move all displays back to Dallas Hall lawn, Best announced several days later that the policy would be overturned and all displays would continue to

be located on the lawn, with new guidelines. The incident caught such widespread attention because many outlets and political pundits, including Tomi Lahren, reported that the 9/11 display had been denied altogether or was “triggering” to students. The Dallas Morning News’ orginal headline on the story read, “9/11 memorial may be too much for some students, must be moved, SMU says.” This headline was later changed to “SMU students outraged that 9/11 memorial flags must be moved.” After the announcement that all displays would stay on Dallas Hall lawn, President Turner sent out a campus-wide email. In it, he stressed that “no student, student organization, faculty member, outside group or any one else sparked” the decision to move displays. Turner also apologized for the “triggering” language used in the July 17 policy, which he said “went far beyond the content-neutral guidance it was intended to provide.”

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Owen Arts Center renovation announced, Gene and Jerry Jones to give $5 million KYLIE MADRY Editor-in-chief kmadry@smu.edu Gene and Jerry Jones will be contributing $5 million toward the renovation of the Owen Arts Center, the couple announced Aug. 7. The funds will transform the east entrance, to be renamed the Gene and Jerry Jones Grand Atrium and Plaza. The commitment will be matched by a $5 million grant from The Meadows Foundation, Inc., given in 2015. The gift coincides with the announcement of a $30 million initiative to renovate all four floors on the north side of the building, which houses the Meadows School of the Arts. “We are proud to invest in nurturing young artists and connecting them with the broader community, both of which the Meadows School

successfully achieves,” Gene Jones said in a release. Gene Jones is known for her civic and philanthropic work in the Dallas area. She spearheaded the creation of the Dallas Cowboys Art Collection at AT&T Stadium and The Star. She also currently serves on the Meadows executive board and the John Goodwin Tower Center board of directors, and is a former member of the SMU Board of Trustees. Her husband Jerry Jones is known as owner, president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys. The 4,300-square-foot atrium will inclose the current eastside outdoor courtyard and expand the Bob Hope Theatre lobby. “Renovation of the Owen Arts Center will transform the environment in which our students and faculty study and create visual art,”

said Meadows Dean Samuel S. Holland in the release. “Our aim is to create spaces that will inspire and foster creativity, attract current and future generations of artists, and solidify the Meadows School’s place among the city’s top five arts and cultural institutions.” In 2015, the Meadows Foundation gave a $10

million matching grant to the Meadows School as part of a historic $45 million grant to SMU. At this time, it is unclear where the other $5 million will be used. The foundation hopes that the large grant will be able to create an incentive for other donors for the project.

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One of the most famous agents in sports history hosted an agent academy at SMU last month. Leigh Steinberg has represented 60 first round NFL Draft picks, eight No.1 overall NFL Draft picks and seven NFL Hall of Fame players. He has negotiated more than $3 billion in contracts, and helped to generate $800 million for local charities. Among Steinberg’s most successful clients are Warren Moon, Steve Young and Troy Aikman. Steinberg was also

inspiration for the hit film “Jerry Maguire.” Steinberg and Steinberg Sports COO Chris Cabott led the educational camp. Chris Hall, the director of college scouting was present for the second day. The course offered applied learning in subjects that are crucial to becoming a sports agent. These topics included licensing, scouting, brand building, contract negotiations, community relations and ethics. “As someone who has been a part of the evolution of the sports agent business, it’s exciting to be able to share the insight, experience and expertise I’ve gained over the last four decades

with young minds eager to make a difference,” Steinberg said. The workshop Steinberg led on campus is based on the licensed course work that Steinberg Sports & Entertainment has developed for sports management programs, law schools and online learning programs. The academy’s goal is to “equip the next generation of agents for careers in a global marketplace where the reach, influence and impact of sports, entertainment, media, branding and causerelated marketing continues to grow” according to Steinberg.

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Mustangs have hope for potent offense JACOB PROTHRO Sports Staff Writer jprothro@smu.edu Quarterback Starter: Ben Hicks Players to Watch: D.J. Gillins and Rafe Peavey The quarterback position is a question mark for the Mustangs. There’s plenty of talent at the position, but not a lot of experience. Ben Hicks is the only player with significant experience at the FBS level after he started 11 games for the Mustangs in 2016 following an injury to Matt Davis. It is likely that Hicks will start this season, but he will need to improve on his decision making after throwing 14 interceptions last season—11 of which came in games that SMU lost. If he doesn’t, Rafe Peavey could supplant him as the starter. Peavey, a transfer from Arkansas, was a highly-touted recruit, but never saw playing time at Arkansas. Peavey is running threat at the positon, something that Hicks isn’t, and could provide an extra dimension to the offense. D.J. Gillins transferred to SMU from Pearl River Community College, where he was the No.3 ranked QB in the junior college ranks. Before that he had played at Wisconsin. A torn ACL held Gillins out of spring practice, and he is just now healthy. Like Peavey, he is a running threat, and could see

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some time under center later in the season if Hicks and Peavey struggle. Running back Starter: Braeden West Players to Watch: Xavier Jones and Ke’Mon Freeman SMU returns three players who all have seen significant playing time in their college careers. Braeden West is the frontrunner to get the most carries. Last year, he ran for 1,036 yards and six touchdowns, pacing the Mustangs in those categories. Xavier Jones proved to be explosive when healthy last season. However, he only played in two games. Both are speedy, with good agility, and have big-play potential. Ke’Mon Freeman is more of a power back — the kind who Chad Morris can pound it in between the tackles to wear down the defense. He received the bulk of his carries late last season after injuries sidelined Jones and limited West. Jones and West could pair better with a speedy quarterback like Peavey or Gillins, while Freeman would do better if he were matched with Hicks, as SMU would have to forgo the quarterback runs in favor of a more balanced spread attack. Still, all three should see a good amount of carries — especially if Hicks or Peavey struggles to begin the year. Wide receiver Starters: Courtland Sutton, James Proche (Slot), Trey

Quinn, Raymond Epps Players to Watch: Shelby Walker, Kevin Thomas It’s not often that SMU has a potential first-round draft pick, but they may have one this year in Courtland Sutton. The junior opted to return to SMU after a stellar sophomore campaign in which he registered 1,246 yards on 76 catches, and scored 10 touchdowns. Going into the 2017 season, he was named a preseason AllAmerican by Athlon Sports and number 28 on Sports Illustrated’s list of the top 100 college football players. However, the question remains: can he live up to showcase the hype? He will surely be drawing double teams from opposing defenses. If he does, SMU will have a bevy of other talented receivers. Sophomore receiver James Proche will be one of them. Last year he caught 57 passes for 709 yards, and flashed his athleticism with several acrobatic grabs. Trey Quinn is another receiver who could work his way into the mix for the Mustangs. A former top 100 recruit, Quinn transferred from LSU before the 2016 season. He’s not very big (just six feet tall), but he is very athletic, and could be a valuable third target for Mustang quarterbacks. Raymond Epps will start at tight end. He is a 6’5”, 235-pound grad-transfer from Arizona State. In two seasons at ASU, he recorded five

catches for 65 yards. Offensive line Starters: Will Hopkins (T), Nick Natour (G), Evan Brown (C), Braylon Hyder (G), Bryce Wilds Players to Watch: T Alan Ali, T Matthew Hunan, (Huhn) G Jacob Todora, G/T Jerry Saena Evan Brown anchors an offensive line that returns four starters from the 2016 season. The senior center from Southlake is a four-year starter, and was named to the Remington and Outland Awards’ watch lists prior to the season, placing him as one of the top interior lineman in the country. Surrounding him at guard are returners Nick Natour and Braylon Hyder tackles Hopkins and Wilds. Hopkins is a grad-transfer from Oregon State who saw limited playing time in three seasons there. The interior line should be decent with the three returning starters, but tackle could be a question mark. On the bench the Mustangs have plenty of secondary options in former three-star recruits Matthew Hunan and Alan Ali, and senior Jerry Saena, who started for the team last season. If the unit plays well, the offense should play well. If they play poorly, the team could be in for a long season.

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Dallas is home to different personalities LISA SALINAS Fashion Editor lmsalinas@smu.edu Dallas is unique in that some areas of town completely different from one another in atmosphere and style. Deep Ellum is known for it's arts, bars, nightlife, breweries and mouth-watering food at its restaurants. West Village is the go-to spot for shops and boutiques such as Kendra Scott, Gap, J.Crew and restaurants such as Taco Diner and Mi Cocina. And, Oak Cliff's Bishop Arts District is home to the coveted brunch spot Oddfellows and independent boutiques such as The Opportunity Market, Blue Dahlia along with art galleries, bars, coffee shops and many restaurants. These three unique areas of town each offer a different scene of Dallas that can make visitors feel as if they are in a completely different city.

Deep Ellum Dallas' historic Deep Ellum district, located east of downtown, dates back to the late 1800s. Since then it has grown into an area filled with restaurants, bars, boutiques and what it's most known for — art. Deep Ellum goers can enjoy their iced coffee or beer on a hot Texas day surrounded by the many colorful murals. This scenic Dallas area inspired Jade and Clover owner, Giselle Ruggeberg to make Deep Ellum a home for her boutique as Deep Ellum does not offer the typical Dallas-glam style. “When you go to New York or LA I feel like anything goes, Dallas is not really that way except there are certain pockets that are,” Ruggerberg said. “In Deep Ellum anything goes — it’s very free, it’s not very judgmental. Whatever your style is, as long as you can rock it with confidence, it’s cool and no one judges it.”

Deep Ellum does not offer the typical Dallas-glam style. Ruggerberg compares Deep Ellum to a a very well-known part of New York because of its ambiance and free sense of style. "To me, that's very Brooklyn and it's cool to see that coming here to Dallas," Ruggerberg said.

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West Village West Village is located off of US-75 on McKinney Avenue and offers a variety of luxury apartments in addition to its many stores, boutiques, restaurants, salons and The Magnolia movie theatre. You can find just about anything you may need in West Village. Unlike Deep Ellum, West Village has a specific style and demographic. Shop September Manager Savanah Fletcher said that she believes West Village is the go-to area for the up-and-coming and well-established working woman. West Village is a little more of that business demographic, like the working woman in her 20s, 30s or 40s, not really students but an older demographic, people established in their careers," Fletcher said. "The style is a little more preppier. There are boutiques here that have the fast-fashion, trendy, blogger-type style and there are stores like us who do designer and it's streamline for an older customer." The West Village style is overall contemporary and preppy according to Fletcher.

The Bishop Arts District is home to over 60 independent boutiques and restaurants, according to its website. Located in the heart of Oak Cliff, Bishop Arts offers an environment that attracts tourists and the Dallas dwellers alike. Sales associate at The Opportunity Market Mariadna Chavez says that Bishop Arts offers a cool and easy-going ambiance. "It's pretty laid back, kind of boho," Chavez said. "You do see people that are more dressed up but generally speaking, the people that are actually from the area are pretty laid back."

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The Opportunity Market is focused on items that are fair trade. The store serves as the middle ground between artisans and customers and offers an array of merchandise, from accessories, home goods and clothes. "The vibe that we have here is very boho, very relaxed and easy to wear," Chavez said. Check out any of these locations and see for yourself the different environments Dallas has to offer.

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How to make the most out of the Commons experience KELLY KOLFF Assoc. A&L Editor kkolff@smu.edu Living among 250 other people can seem daunting. At SMU, however, the Residential Commons system promotes an environment of community and inclusivity. Here are some of the ways to make the best out of the resources the residential commons has to offer. Get to know leadership and other upperclassmen As a first year, you are lucky to be living in the same space as upperclassmen. They have a lot of wisdom to bestow, and it’s helpful to get to know people that will tell you the ins and outs of SMU. The Commons Council

and peer leaders are also great resources for first years. They are passionate about the Commons and will listen to your concerns. For instance, if you want games for the community’s gaming console, just ask the Commons Council and they will hear you out. Get to know your RA Resident Assistants are great resources in the Commons. They can help you with whatever you need, whether it be questions about classes, the residence hall, or just life in general. The RAs are there to help, and they usually will jump at any opportunity to do so. Don’t be afraid to approach your RA, for they can be the entry point at getting involved in the Commons or even on campus.

Attend Commons events Commons events are the easiest way to meet new people right away. Every Commons has its own unique community that are all welcoming to incoming students. Pay attention to events that either Commons Council or the Faculty-in-Residence put on and try to attend. Also, there is usually food which is a plus in any student’s book. Your Residential Commons is also one of the best places to meet people outside of classes and your major. Hang out in the lounges and study spaces You’d be surprised at how many people will congregate in a space when just a few people are hanging out there. The common spaces are easy places

to study or alternatively hang out with friends. Many Commons even have communal TVs, gaming consoles, coffee makers, and microwaves. Plus, it’s easy to meet new people on your floor that walk by. Just make sure to respect quiet hours and the policies of your residence hall. Sharing space Communication is key when it comes to sharing a living space with another person. The rooms can feel small at times, so it is best to ease any tension by having an open dialogue with your roommate at all times. If your Commons has a community bathroom, make sure to leave everything as you left it.

The essential items for every room RILEY COVEN A & L Editor rcoven@smu.edu The Residential Commons at Southern Methodist University are more than just a standard residence for students attending college; they’re a key part of the SMU experience. As every student, barring personal exceptions, is required to spend at least two years living on campus, the importance of each student’s time in the Residential Commons shouldn’t be ignored. There’s plenty to be excited about but one of the most important aspects is the preparation involved. The items on this list should also be found in just about every room on campus.

Shower shoes One of the most overlooked situations in each residential commons is the bathroom. If you’re one of the lucky few that get to enjoy suite-style living and only shares that shower with a few other people, you might not need to pay too much attention here. But if you find yourself showering down the hall amongst the rest of your neighbors, you’ll want to listen up. A pair of flip flops, sandals, or any other kind of waterproof item that separates your foot from the ground is a must have. There are a whole lot of feet that step around on that floor and you don’t want to be one of them. Water filter Every residential commons has a drinking fountain somewhere inside it but when you wake up in the middle of

the night in need of some cool refreshing water, you won’t want to make the journey around the building. It’s much better to just be able to pour a glass of water from your bedside and turn right back over. Storage system This is pretty broad but absolutely necessary. Whether it’s some bins under the bed or a hanging shelf in the closet, maximizing space is huge. As nice as SMU has made its residential commons, they aren’t the largest in the world and you’re most likely sharing the space with at least one other person. There’s not that much space for a lot of stuff so finding ways to fit it all is vital. Steam cleaner Clothes get wrinkled. Fast. It’s just a fact. When you’re on the go and you need a nice

shirt but all you have is a wrinkled button down, there’s nothing better than bringing out a little steamer that irons out that shirt in a minute. Plus when people find out you have one you’ll find yourself with a few more friends than before. Fan It’s Texas, and, in case you didn’t know, it gets hot here. Thankfully the air conditioning systems are built to withstand the blazing heat but sometimes the Dallas sun beats down a little too much and having a bedside fan you can aim right into your face is a blessing. Day or night, the heat abounds and being prepared with a cool air device should be a top priority for every student across campus.

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The annual 9/11 memorial display on Sept. 11, 2010.

This year, let’s do better than lawn displays

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The recent controversy over the ability of campus groups to place displays on Dallas Hall Lawn proved itself much ado about next to nothing. I don’t know why SMU decided to move all displays from Dallas Hall Lawn to MoMac Park. Perhaps administration officials were tired of the annual negative press surrounding the Mustangs for Life display. Perhaps, as Robert Lawson—faculty advisor for the SMU chapter of Young Americans for Freedom (YAF)—suggested, a midlevel administration official made the call, and President Turner did not know about the change until after the situation exploded. Perhaps the university simply needed to find a use for the somewhat awkward MoMac Park, and figured that displays would inject some life into the otherwise empty, unnaturally green lawn. Whatever its reason, the

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administration has now reversed the policy change. Yay. Big whoop. The change and its reversal were never, in my view, extremely important issues. Campus displays continued either way, and MoMac Park really could have used some added pizazz. The incident did, however, bring some major issues to light. First, YAF should be ashamed for empowering bad media coverage of the events, and for exploiting the tragedy of 9/11 in order to draw attention to itself and its political agenda. I am friends with several YAF members, and I know them to be good people. In my experience, they are professional, serious and kind. But this episode was below the dignity of any campus organization. We all watched the Tomi Lahren and Chad Prather videos—as well as the coverage from Fox News and other outlets—and if you didn’t, you should have. This was “Fake News!” at its finest. YAF’s request for a lawn display was not, as so many

outlets claimed, “denied.” This was patently not about students being “triggered” by YAF’s 9/11 display. Of course the university and its students support the display—that never should have been a question, and I suspect it wasn’t really a question for YAF either. In YAF’s public stance, however, SMU’s supposed (and bogus) anti-Americanism, antipatriotism and anti-freedom became a cheap opportunity for publicity and notoriety. YAF encouraged the view that it is being persecuted and discriminated against for its conservative values, and in the process slammed SMU and President Turner as anti-American and anti-free speech. They are neither of those things—remember that this is the university where both Rafael Cruz and Dinesh D’Souza were allowed to speak without much resistance. Remember that the revised display policy affected all student organizations, not just conservative ones.

President Turner is far from being, in the words of Ms. Lahren, a “snowflake leftist administrator.” He is, however, a fair and good one. Second, and more important, shame on all of us for acting like lawn displays actually constitute productive discourse. News flash: they don’t. They might serve as conservation starters— and in the case of YAF’s display, they might aptly and indeed beautifully commemorate some important or tragic event— but they do not themselves constitute conversation. Only conversation does. Cheers to the Women’s Interest Network (now the Feminist Equality Movement) for its past tabling events, at which members actually talked with people about abortion and women’s health issues. We need more organizations to follow their lead. Lawn displays, in the end, amount to little more than self-congratulatory acts of ideological narcissism.

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Pats on the back are nice, but they quickly get old when they come from ourselves. Third, shame on everyone who was so quick to dismiss the validity of SMU’s statement about the possibility of displays “triggering” students. I too am skeptical of many aspects of so-called PC culture. There are reasonable lines to be drawn around sensitivity and cordiality and unrestricted speech, and we should think and debate hard about where exactly those lines fall. But I nonetheless fail to understand why certain people—from across the political spectrum—refuse to acknowledge that intense psychological trauma is a reality for many people, and that this trauma is often indeed “triggered” by particular events or situations. If we could help to reduce this trauma, why wouldn’t we? And why do discussions of “snowflake” students being “triggered” never consider the fact that millions of people all over this country struggle daily with mental illness, stress, depression and anxiety disorder? Why are we considerate to soldiers suffering from PTSD (and even then, not considerate enough), but not to people affected by other sorts of trauma? This isn’t a question of free speech or hyper-sensitivity—it’s one of common sense, kindness and simple human decency. Finally, while we were fretting about our precious displays, the list of far more important news items continued to flow in. It still does, every single day. We cannot become distracted by non-issues. We cannot afford to think that our lawn displays are accomplishing anything more than they once did just because they’ll stay in the same place they’ve always been.

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Editor’s note: This op-ed was submitted prior to SMU reinstating displays on Dallas Hall lawn. Dear Editor: I have been serving as a faculty adviser for the SMU Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) since the group’s founding. The university’s new policy that requires student organization displays, including YAF’s annual 9/11 flag memorial, be moved from the Dallas Hall lawn to the lawn on the corner of Bishop Boulevard and Binkley Avenue has generated considerable controversy. A few observations are in order: First, there is no doubt in my mind that this new policy was instigated as a result of the Mustangs for Life pro-life display last year. Put simply, this policy was established because some students and administrators disliked that organization’s political message. Ironically, from what I could see, the pro-choice and pro-life students engaged in a healthy debate in the weeks that followed that display. There was no triggering; there was only dialogue. Second, the university has an absolute right to regulate speech on its campus (subject to its contractual obligations with students and faculty related to academic freedom). SMU is private. The First Amendment does not apply. Third, a ban on all displays or imposing content-neutral restrictions on time and place would be consistent even with First Amendment law.

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What remains to be seen, however, is if the Dallas Hall lawn will truly now be off limits for all organizations. For example, will fraternities be prohibited from displaying their letters on game days? If not, then this policy is not in fact content neutral and would be at odds with the First Amendment. Does SMU really want to be known as a place where students enjoy fewer free-speech rights than students at public universities like Texas or Texas A&M? Finally, President Turner gave a fiery talk at commencement in May about how proud he was that SMU students weren’t falling victim to the antifree speech nonsense going around the nation’s colleges and universities. I was genuinely thrilled with his remarks and bragged to others about them. I suspect this policy was established without his or the higher administration’s knowledge. The silver lining to this debacle might be more oversight of midlevel student services bureaucrats and their political agendas.

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