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Daniel House residents relocated due to mold KYLIE MADRY Editor-in-Chief kmadry@smu.edu Junior Takia Hopson had just crossed the state border with her family when she got the email. “URGENT: Daniel House Relocation,” the title read.

Her heart sank.

She opened it — ­ mold had been found in the air conditioning units of Daniel House, the apartment-style residence run by SMU. “I was really looking forward to living there,” she said.

Instead of moving into her new apartment last week, Hopson had to take up residence in the Lumen, a hotel right by campus.

However, now all of her belongings are in storage for the next month — or more.

“We’ve been told that SMU has committed to putting us up for at least 30 days, though it could be more,” she said.

Hopson was one of 30 students to choose living in the Lumen or the Magnolia while the mold is fixed.

One student chose to move off campus and 10 were re-assigned to other on-campus living quarters, according to Director of Residence Life Jennifer Post.

Hopson says that she’s not looking forward to moving out of the hotel.

She’s a dancer, and beyond the benefit of staying

by the Owen Arts Center, she knows moving in the middle of the semester will be a headache with her hectic schedule.

“SMU has been really accommodating after the fact,” Hopson said. “But we had to push them — to pay for our storage, and for Mustang Laundry.”

In addition to those accommodations, SMU readily offered displaced or reassigned residents a meal plan of 150 meals and $200 in Flex Dollars.

“It just makes no sense that they would discover this the day before we were supposed to move in.... they had the whole summer to make sure everything was ready.,” Hopson said.

Some residents didn’t have the advantage of learning about the mold before moving in.

Several living in Daniel House, including junior Hope Rasmussen, had moved in early and were forced to move out over the weekend.

Rasmussen moved in early because she was a Corral guide, but she got the email at Corral..

With only two hours to make her decision, she chose to live in a single in the Commons.

But in the chaos, she missed out on participating in many of the activities she had been eagerly anticipating.

Hopson also said a resident assistant had fallen ill from living with the mold for weeks before, though the RA did not respond for comment.

While many of the displaced residents are thankful for their cushy, temporary living situations, some are saying SMU is doing too little too late.

Several residents in the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at 3050 SMU Blvd., who did not want their names published, said mold had been found in the house the year prior and nothing was done until the summer.

Instead of making accommodations to move the residents off-campus while fixing the issue, they were instead required to live out the semester in the fraternity house, they said.

Hopson had previously visited Daniel House during the summer, peeking in through the windows to catch a glimpse at her potential new digs.

But what she saw worried her — exposed wires, peeling paint and unkempt landscaping.

“You have all these pristine houses along sorority row, and then there’s Daniel House next to them,” she said.

“How does that look for SMU?” Her initial fears were compounded when she received the email.

Now, she just hopes SMU will clean up the issue.

Until then, she and the other relocated students play the waiting game, hoping to hear some good news.

Bush Presidential Center enhances SMU experience

FARAH QUTUB Contributing Writer fqutub@smu.edu

How many times do students pass the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum without even considering stepping foot inside?

Presidential centers may not sound all that exciting to students, but the Bush Presidential Center attracts 340,000 visitors per year for good reason.This semester is no exception.

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will be making an appearance at the Bush Center this year, in addition to President Bush’s daughters, Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager.

Galleries, exhibits, events and so much history are packed into the beautiful building.

The Bush Center hosts two exhibits every year: one temporary and one the Christmas collection. The current exhibit is titled “Portraits of Courage,” featuring former President Bush’s own artwork. If you’re interested in the Bush administrative era, the library contains a rich history of his time in office, including detailed archives.

The galleries are a mustsee attraction, including the 9/11 gallery, which is a highlight of the museum.

The gallery holds a number of artifacts, including steel from the World Trade Center and the bullhorn which President Bush used to address the crowd at Ground Zero.

Finally, if you don’t have time to visit D.C., check out the full-size replica of the Oval Office.

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Audition anxieties run high for Meadows School of the Arts students SARA MAGALIO Contributing Writer smagalio@smu.edu The buzz pulsing through the halls of Meadows during this audition season hints at the exciting performance season to come.

From music to dance, students are preparing for the upcoming auditions that will affect the rest of the semester and potentially the school year.

The pressure to perform is felt by students from the first day of school.

While the dance department has just finished casting pieces for both their fall dance concert

and the always-popular brown bag dance series, music majors are still in the preparation period for their opera auditions.

Grace Jennings, a junior in vocal performance, has set her goals on a specific role in the opera “Alcina,” which she will be auditioning for in just one week.

“It’s definitely a high-stakes audition,” Jennings said.

“Since this audition will determine all of our performances for the semester.”

The theatre department follows a slightly different schedule, with students

auditioning the semester before the plays will actually be performed.

Theatre major Sam Black finds this audition process especially beneficial in reducing anxieties over auditions.

“I think because it’s only one day for a semester’s worth of shows,” Black said. “it’s actually pretty easy and doesn’t really get in the way.”

Still, Black and his classmates will continue to prepare for the spring auditions occurring at the end of the fall semester, which will involve an exciting

partnership between SMU and the Dallas Theater Center.

For most of the student body, syllabus week is considered a relatively stress-free period.

However, Meadows students are challenged to delve straight into a highintensity audition and rehearsal process.

In this way, Meadows students mimic the rigors of the professional arts, similarly to conservatory programs across the nation. photo by Sara Magalio

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SMU Fin. Aid comes to student’s rescue MERRIT STAHLE Contributing Writer mstahle@smu.edu SMU hands out academically based scholarships left and right, but don’t fret if you didn’t receive one –– you can still apply for financial aid.

Inside SMU’s Laura Lee Blanton Building, students will find the Undergraduate Admissions office, home to the offices that award three out of every four students scholarships or financial aid.

Each college at SMU awards students a wide range of academicbased scholarships upon enrollment, and students are automatically

considered for scholarships when they submit undergraduate applications.

However, one must submit an essay, video and interview in order to apply for the prestigious Hunt Scholarship.

SMU Ambassador Jackie Malish noted that SMU is unique in combining numerous scholarships, unlike other colleges which will only grant students one scholarship.

“The good thing is they compound; they all can be added up,” Malish said.

One of SMU’s scholarship perks is specific for transfer students.

Students with 50 hours of credit as well as a 3.7 GPA often qualify for a 50-percent scholarship.

SMU’s generous Financial Aid program demonstrates the school ‘s willingness to help. Students can fill out a CSS form which allows SMU to grant their own need-based aid, which is money that does not come from the government.

Stan Eddy, Associate Director for Compliance in the Financial Aid Department, believes SMU’s financial aid is unmatched..

“The caliber of students receiving financial aid by far sets us apart from any other school in Texas,” Eddy said.

Students in need of financial aid can visit the Financial Aid office in the Laura Lee Blanton Building to see which scholarships they’re eligible for.

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Here’s what to expect this football season PHIL MAYER Assoc. Sports Editor pmayer@smu.edu

Sept. 2: vs. Stephen F. Austin

Stephen F. Austin is an FCS opponent that SMU has played before. The two teams last met in 2012, when the Mustangs won 52-0. This year should be more of the same.

The Lumberjacks had a tumultuous offseason after going 5-6 in 2016, bringing in five new coaches and changing their defensive set to a 3-3-5. Offensively, Stephen F. Austin boasts former TCU QB Sawyer Foster as its signal caller. With an experienced quarterback, SFA could put some points up against the Mustangs defense, but it likely will not be enough for the Lumberjacks to pull off an upset.

Sept. 9: vs. North Texas Some call the annual North Texas-SMU football game a rivalry. On paper, it may look that way. The two teams are less than an hour apart and compete for the same recruits.

Historically, it’s largely been a one-sided affair.

In 36 matchups, North Texas has beaten SMU five times and tied them once. To put it simply, SMU doesn’t hate North Texas, but North Texas hates SMU. After a brief glimmer of hope following a 2013 season that saw the Mean Green beat SMU 43-6 en route to a 9-4 season, UNT football has returned to its normal state of mediocrity.

The Mean Green was 5-8 last season and return quarterback Mason Fine, who played well before injuring his shoulder midway through the season. Still UNT’s defense will be questionable. The unit lost several key starters from a 2016 team that gave up 32.6 points per game. SMU’s offensive firepower will just be too much for the Mean Green to overcome.

Sept. 16: at TCU The Mustangs fell flat in the second half of the 2016 edition of The Battle of the Iron Skillet. Down just 6-3 at the half, SMU surrendered 27 second-half points to lose 33-3 on its home turf.

This year could be closer, however. SMU will be much improved on offense and defense, and will have more depth to be able to keep up with TCU’s speed. Van Malone showed he could game plan around explosive offensive attacks last season in games against USF and Houston; if he does this year, the Mustangs could come out on top.

Still, it will be a hard task for SMU. TCU is bigger, faster and stronger on both sides of the football. They return most of their starters from last year’s squad and should compete for the Big 12 title. Expect the Mustangs to fall short in this one.

Sept. 23: vs. Arkansas State Since 2011, the Red Wolves have featured four head coaches. Blake Anderson, named head coach in 2014, has led the team to back-to-back bowl games.

Last year, they went 8-5 and beat UCF in the Cure Bowl. But questions rise going into the 2017 season. They return several key players at the skill positions but lack experience on the offensive line.

The defense returns just four starters. The Red Wolves should lack the cohesion that comes with several games played, and the Mustangs will catch them at just the right time in the season.

Arkansas State will put up some points, but the Mustangs will put up more. Arkansas State’s inexperienced defense

will not be enough for SMU’s high-powered attack.

Sept. 30: vs. UConn Ever since the Big East broke up, UConn football has fallen on hard times.

They have not had a winning season since 2010 and have already fired two coaches in that time span. But this offseason, they brought back Randy Edsall, who was at the helm when UConn was one of the better football teams in the Northeast during the late 2000s.

Time will tell if the hire will pay off, but it’s safe to say that this year will be a transition year for the Huskies. The team will be running new schemes, but may not have the athletes to be successful.

This matchup could be competitive in the future, but not likely so this season.

Oct. 7: at Houston Like UConn, Houston will have a new man at the helm in 2017. The much-ballyhooed Tom Herman is off to Texas, leaving Houston with its former offensive coordinator Major Applewhite as the new head man.

But the team returns plenty of starters, and will boast former Texas A&M standout Kyle Allen at quarterback. Defensive lineman Ed Oliver will look to build on a stellar freshman season that saw him record 23 tackles for loss.

After SMU’s 38-16 beatdown of the Cougars last season, Houston will be out for revenge.

It will be close, but the Cougars will prove too much for the Mustangs.

Oct. 21: at Cincinnati If the Mustangs want to make a bowl game in 2017, then Cincinnati will be a mustwin game. It comes before a four-game stretch against some of the American Athletic Conference’s elite teams.

SMU should have four wins going into this game, and a fifth would be huge. Cincinnati could very well represent that fifth win. The Bearcats only return 10 starters from a squad that went 4-8 last season and have a new man at the helm in former Ohio State assistant Luke Fickell.

Experience will be Cincinnati’s downfall in the 2017 season, and that will hurt them against the Mustangs.

Oct. 27: vs. Tulsa Tulsa will be the start of a brutal four-game stretch that will make or break SMU’s season.

The Golden Hurricane went 10-3 and beat Central Michigan by 45 points in its bowl game in 2016, but barely beat SMU when the two teams met last October.

This season should be much of the same for Tulsa. They will have an offense that will put up points despite being led by a new quarterback in Chad President.

Their defense will be stout, despite losing a few players at linebacker. This game should be a close one, but I think SMU will squeakout the win at home.

Nov. 4: vs. UCF In Scott Frost’s first year as the head coach at UCF, he took a floundering program and led it to a six-win season that landed UCF in a bowl game.

While UCF may have lost in the bowl, they have plenty of reasons to be excited heading into the 2017 season. They boast a high-powered offense that returns key players at receiver and running back. Several important players return on defense, including linebacker Shaquem Griffin.

But the offense must show that it have gelled as a team in order to be successful, and they must have a quarterback that can run Frost’s up-tempo system. This is another swing game for SMU. As it stands right now, I’d give the Mustangs the advantage. If UCF’s offense can get it going though, they could be a force to be reckoned with.

Nov. 11: at Navy Perhaps appropriately, SMU will spend Veterans Day fighting it out on the gridiron

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The Mustangs prepare for a successful 2017 season.

against a service academy.

Navy ravaged the Mustangs last year, slicing through the SMU defense en route to a 75-31 victory. This year, however, the Midshipmen could be facing a rebuilding year.

Their quarterback and best receiver graduated, and the defense, which was mediocre last season, lost five starters. Still, Navy has made a habit of winning year-in and yearout, regardless of how many starters they return.

It’s a well-run program that SMU has struggled against. The Mustangs last beat the Midshipmen in 1998, when many of their players were infants. Navy’s triple option will once again prove to be too much for the Mustang defense, and the winning streak will go on yet another season.

Nov. 18: at Memphis Over the last three years, Memphis has won 27 games. In that span, a once-dormant program in a talent-rich part of the country has emerged to become one of the AAC’s premier teams.

Look for the Tigers to continue their recent streak this season. They return starting quarterback Riley Ferguson and wide receiver Anthony Miller, who challenges Courtland Sutton for the best receiver in the conference.

The defense, which struggled a bit last season, is more experienced and better suited for success. The Tigers should be a very good team in 2017, and it will be hard for the Mustangs to compete with that level of talent.

Nov. 25: vs. Tulane SMU’s final win of 2016 came at Tulane after the Mustangs mounted a furious comeback to win 35-31 in New Orleans. After an eight-loss season last year, the Green Wave should be much improved under second-year coach Willie Fritz.

One player to watch for Tulane this season will be quarterback Jonathan Banks Jr., a Kansas State transfer. Last season, Green Wave quarterbacks only completed 42 percent of their passes, which was one of the lowest totals in the nation.

Their defense, 31st in the country last season, should again be good, but if the offense can’t get things going then Tulane will struggle yet again. While SMU may not be able to put up a ton of points on the Green Wave, it should still get a win in its final regular season game.

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In 2016, the Mustangs made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006.

Women’s soccer looks to follow up strong 2016 season PHIL MAYER Assoc. Sports Editor pmayer@smu.edu The SMU Women’s Soccer team is looking to build on a solid 2016 campaign. Last year, it made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006.

Its season ended in heartbreak, as the Mustangs lost a close 1-0 game to Oklahoma in the first round.

The team took a huge step forward from 2015 to 2016.

In 2015, it won just five games and did not make the conference tournament.

In 2016, the team went 13-7-2, and fell to UConn in the conference tournament final.

This season, the Mustangs will look to

take another step forward, and potentially win the conference tournament and advance in the NCAA Tournament.

SMU returns nine starting players from the 2016 season under the leadership of sixth-year head coach Chris Petrucelli.

One key player that will return is midfielder Claire Oates.

Oates tied for the team lead in goals last season with 10, and stepped up in the clutch.

Her six game-winning goals ranked No. 9 in the NCAA. Oates will be a senior this season.

Starting goalie Catie Brown is also returning for this season.

Brown started every game for the Mustangs last year, and was instrumental

Vanessa Valadez was named to the All-American Team in 2016.

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Goalkeeper Catie Brown was named the American Athletic Conference Goalkeeper of the Week.

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in the team’s success.

She made 53 saves last season, including a career-high six against East Carolina.

Brown was named the American Athletic Conference Goalkeeper of the Week Aug. 28. Brown saved 10 out of 31 shots so far this season.

Forward Vanessa Valadez will be another key player next season.

The junior recorded nine goals and eight assists last year; as she was an important cog in the offense.

Valadez’s goal at the end of the game against Washington brought the Mustangs a 2-1 win.

The team has started off the 2017 season hot and undefeated through its first four games. It has played well despite a tough

schedule, beating No. 16 Oklahoma and drawing with No. 17 Arkansas.

The Mustangs just wrapped up a trip to Washington, wherethey drew with Gonzaga and beat the University of Washington.

In the latest rankings from the United Soccer Coaches’ Poll, SMU is No. 22. This is the first time SMU has been ranked within the Top 25 since 2006.

The team’s next game is Aug. 31 at Wescott Field against Sam Houston State at 7 p.m.

Three more home games will follow against Indiana, TCU and Baylor. All games offer free admission to any fans and the first 200 fans will receive a free clear drawstring backpackupon entry.

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Celebs rock the MTV VMA's red carpet LISA SALINAS Fashion Editor lmsalinas@smu.edu Fashion lovers will watch award shows for just that – the fashion. What a celebrity wears to these nationally-watched award shows can make or break their credibility when it comes to style. As always there are ensembles that stand out more than others, for better or for worse. Below are celebrities that made the better choices when it came to a glamourous outfit for the night.

Demi Lovato Demi Lovato is known to wear edgy and dark colored clothing and makeup, although she has been sporting a more natural look on social media lately. Lovato wore an allblack body suit with sequined embellished bottoms, reminiscent of the 80s MC Hammer pant and a sheer top leaving just enough for the imagination. Lovato's bodysuit is from Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad's Fall 2016 couture collection.

E R S E L A S E G G N A I S N I A T R M • E R V G E D N G I A T A E N K A R O M A T I S M IED D E F Y I P S C S O C A • L / R C F O E / T I T I H N D C E • A T R S S E T I B S R S A M A E S M O E T L O A M Alessandra Ambrioso wearing Balmain

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Hailee Steinfeld

Actress Hailee Steinfeld opted for a short, yet intricate dress. The ruffles and folds of her grey and sequenced embellished Atelier Versace dress brings a new meaning to the saying less is more. Steinfeld's soft makeup and simply-done hair added to her subtle, yet knock-out look. For the full list of celebrities that rocked the red carpet visit smudailycampus.com.

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Victoria's Secret supermodel Alessandra Ambrioso dressed in Balmain head-to-toe Sunday night. The over-the-knee lace-up boots paired with the short dress made it appear as one complete, never-ending outfit. Balmain's 2018 resort collection is sure to get even more attention thanks to Ambrioso.

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DANIELLE CHARI Contributing Writer dchari@smu.edu Despite the overwhelming 75-25 odds in favor of Floyd Mayweather’s victory, local college freshman Brenden Brown decided to “make something of himself ” and bet his entire college savings – which his parents had been saving since the day he was born – on Conor McGregor’s triumph.

Around the seventh round, his friends report, Brenden immediately regretted his decision to bet $240,000 and urged others to “help a brother out and donate to his cause.”

Reality hit soon after the fight concluded.

Brenden decided to “just bite the bullet,” as his friend told him to do, and call his parents.

Seeking comfort and reassurance, he informed his parents of the loss.

They replied, however, with a string of four-letter words and instructed him to “not call until he has his s*** together.”

At a loss, feeling hopeless and drowning in self-pity, Brenden walked to the Whataburger on Greenville and asked not for a burger, but an application.

Be sure to look out for him the next time you make that late-night honey butter chicken biscuit run!

Learn to come home

CHRIS IVIE Contributing Writer civie@smu.edu

Do you ever feel homesick? You’re not the only one. Going to a different place away from your family and loved ones, being put into a new environment and being told to survive is often very distressing. This is common for college students around the world. Often people feel alone in this situation, or they long for the comfort of their home with their parents.

The homesickness felt by young people all over the world is a microcosm of what humanity as a whole feels spiritually. The Bible explains that our origin is not this earth, but rather that we are spiritual beings who were once in heaven [Gen 3:12-13.23, Isa 14:1215, Eze 28:12-17, Rev 12:9].

The pain and discomfort we feel on earth is distressing and burdensome, and makes us long for our home in paradise. This is why many people also seek the comfort of material wealth; it reminds us of our home.

Here on earth we experience things like homesickness because we miss our family, not just our home. If we experience spiritual homesickness and have a spiritual home, do we have a spiritual family as well?

The Bible explains that systems here on earth are copies and shadows of those in Heaven, like the sanctuary system [Heb 8:5]. The family system is also a copy of what is in Heaven; we

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Who taught you to work hard so that you could make it here, to SMU, and even be in a place to feel homesick?

Your father.

You have a physical father; you also have your spiritual Father [Heb 12:9, Matt 6:9]. Your physical father is a shadow of your Father in Heaven.

Who did you grow up with, have adventures with and get in trouble with? Your brothers and sisters.

Just as your father has sons and daughters – your brothers and sisters – you also have brothers and sisters in heaven [Matt 12:50, 2 Cor 6; 17-18].

Who comforts you? Who always encouraged you and gave you so much love and care? Your mother.

You have a physical mother who is a shadow of your spiritual Mother [Gal 4:26]. Just as your physical mother misses you, and your Heavenly Mother misses you.

Yes, just as there is an earthly family that misses us and that we miss, there is a heavenly family that misses us.

Don’t you miss them? Just as your parents miss you so much that they come to visit you, so too our parents in Heaven come to us, and call us back to them [Rev 22:17, Rev 21:9-10, Gal 4:26, John 1:29, Heb 9:28].

Today let’s reflect on why we are here and how we can change the world – not forgetting our loved ones who support us behind the scenes – and plan to go home soon.

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‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’ meets medium expectations RILEY COVEN Arts and Life Editor rcoven@smu.edu Summer 2017 saw the typical onslaught of highoctane blockbuster thrillers.

Some disappointed and some overachieved, but very few hit the middle ground of a fun popcorn flick without much technical achievement.

“The Hitman’s Bodyguard” is one of those films.

Patrick Hughes’ film is a perfect balance of fun comedy and action, but leaves some actual filmmaking to be desired.

The film stars Ryan Reynolds as Michael Bryce, a former bodyguard for hire who lives a disgraced life after failing an assignment.

After world-renowned hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) is moved to testify against a dictator (Gary Oldman), Bryce is enlisted to protect him until the trial.

To further complicate matters, the two have a history of trying to kill each other.

As they make their way to the trial, the two discover they might have more in common than they thought.

The chemistry between Jackson and Reynolds is hammed up to the fullest and makes the film better than it ought to be.

The comedy is enough to bring out a few laughs throughout the film, and the action sequences are generally fun and inventive enough to hold interest.

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Occasionally, the film takes itself a little too seriously and ends up with a few eye-rolling, dramatic moments that don’t even come close to landing.

The cast itself makes the film worth watching.

Reynolds and Jackson both exude charisma, and their relationship shines throughout the film.

Oldman turns in another chameleon role that he has become known for throughout his career.

His turn as a Russian dictator accused of countless atrocities is the perfect role for him.

Salma Hayek’s performance as Kincaid’s wife, Sonia, is what really steals the show.

She’s only shown in a few scenes, but every time her unequivocal temper and intimidation are absolutely hilarious.

The film follows the typical Hollywood standard.

It’s predictable and easy as far as the plot goes: two men from opposite worlds collide and have to solve their differences to complete a common goal.

Along the way, they learn about each other and find out that their preconceived notions may have been mistaken.

There really isn’t a whole lot in the movie that challenges the typical narrative, but for what the film is, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

“The Hitman’s Bodyguard” knows its audience and caters directly to it.

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How to deal with the Disney-Netflix breakup KARA FELLOWS Contributing Writer kfellows@smu.edu When the news broke that Disney was cutting ties with Netflix to create their own streaming service I sat down, added all of my favorite Disney throwbacks to my Netflix list, and watched Moana at least three times.

This breakup was almost as devastating to me as Anna Faris and Chris Pratt’s separation.

But hold off from bingewatching all the Disney content still available; it’s not going anywhere.

The content cutoff won’t go into effect until 2019.

Until then, Disney will continue adding its new hits and old-school favorites onto Netflix.

Here’s what you can expect to see in September.

Hercules – Sept. 1 After a hiatus from Netflix, Hercules returns with the sassy Megara, flaming Hades and, of course, the most famous hero of all time.

Honestly, my favorite character in this entire movie was baby Pegasus.

But the film is also rife with Disney Easter eggs and ancient Greek mythology references.

Megara, while not an official Disney princess, is one of Disney’s first examples of a strong woman in control of her femininity — who also rocks the gladiator sandals.

Mulan – Sept. 1 This is another movie returning to Netflix in September.

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Keeping with Disney’s growing trend of strong women, Mulan is a step beyond Megara’s independence.

With Eddie Murphy as the iconic sidekick Mushu, this movie is an instant favorite from the late-’90s era of Disney animation.

Mulan is slated for a liveaction remake set for release in 2019.

But before you get too excited, this won’t be the almost shot-for-shot remake that “Beauty and the Beast” was.

For starters, there’s no confirmation that it will be a musical, and Captain Li Shang is being replaced by an entirely new character: Chen Honghui.

Pocahontas – Sept. 14 Disney’s Pocahontas is also returning to Netflix ahead of the 2019 breakup. Disney’s adaptation of this story is controversial since the actual history of the colonization of America involves more death and fewer adorable animals.

Regardless, this is considered to be a Disney staple and has iconic songs like “Just Around the Riverbend” and “Colors of the Wind.”

While those films are headed to your laptop screens this month, unfortunately

some will disappear. “Lilo and Stitch” is being taken off the Netflix list as well as “The Emperor’s New Groove.”

Both of these movies represent a distinctly odd time in Disney animation.

Between adorable aliens who love Elvis and David Spade as a talking llama, the two films are certainly unique and will be missed by the generation of Disney fans that grew up with them in the Disney repertoire.

Beauty and the Beast – Sept. 19 If you haven’t seen this movie yet, you’ve made a terrible mistake. But don’t worry, as Netflix always has your back.

The live-action remake of this Disney classic will be available on Netflix on Sept. 19.

Set in the provincial countryside of 18th century France, this story comes to life with beautiful visuals, breathtaking music and an all-star cast. Emma Watson is perfect as the bookish Belle while Dan Stevens brings a mostly CGI character to life as the charming beast.

With Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, Ewan McGregor as Lumière, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth and Stanley Tucci as Maestro this cast will make you want nothing more than to be their guest.