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The passion, courage and dedication of Olinka Green MEGAN PITMAN Contributing Writer mpitman@smu.edu Olinka Green sat in a conference room at SMU gazing out the windows at a beautiful, bustling campus. She never expected to have this opportunity. having looked out of a small, barred-up prison window just years earlier. An organization called the Women of Color and the Power of Narratives Research Cluster invited Green to share her story. The women organized Green’s visit to campus last month, where they would get to hear about her involvement in the fight for black rights. However, their previous knowledge of Green’s life could not have prepared them for the astonishing stories she told. Green began by warning the group about the difficulty of her stories and the emotions they stir. “My journey has been one of question marks, dark places, low places, high places and places I never thought I would see,” Green said. Green said she grew up with a heroin-addicted mother who spent 32 years in and out of prison for drug abuse and robbery. Green often did not see her father, who also lived a violent and drug-addicted life. “I knew why I had to watch my mom and dad shoot up heroin when I was four years old. It was so I would grow up and do something much better than that,” Green said. She did not want to follow in her parents’ footsteps, so she became infuriated when the court sentenced her to five years in prison. The court convicted her for hitting her children’s father who she said had been abusing her for months.

“Black women would need the best lawyer in the world to win a domestic violence case,” Green said. She became her biggest fear: the mother that only saw her kids from the prisoner’s side of a glass wall. Once released from prison, Green received her GED and enrolled in community college. She wanted a diploma not just for the certification, but to finally feel like a human. Green said she could not get a job, she said, because nobody wanted to hire an ex-convict living on the streets with children. But one day, a woman approached her and offered her a job at a reception desk that paid $1,000 per week. Green’s life began to turn around. While leaving work one day, Green ran into members of the New Black Panther Party who welcomed her in immediately. Green, a survivor of sexual violence, said with the Black Panthers she felt safe around black men for the first time. Their dedication to black rights inspired Green and she became a passionate black rights activist. But this new life consumed her. “For activists, the world and the cause become our life, our love,” Green said. “There isn’t time for our own children or husbands because we are constantly fighting for others.” Green fought hard for others on July 7, 2016, when an Micah Xavier Johnson began shooting into the crowd at a Black Lives Matter march in downtown Dallas. Green led a group of 60 people onto an abandoned bus for shelter, but knew their safety would not last. “I didn’t know what to do, so I prayed to God and he answered. He told me to get everyone off that

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bus and to find somewhere safe,” Green said. She led the group to a small hotel, where a friend found and rescued Green and the others. Green’s actions garnered the attention of media and others in Dallas, which led the SMU Women of Color Research Cluster to reach out to her. This organization aims to explore how stories of racism and sexism from colored women can generate discussion and inspire confidence. It formed after Candice Blesdoe, a professor at SMU, gave a TED talk about the power of narratives. “I’ve often felt my voice could support someone else as they find their own voice,” Bledsoe said. She wanted to create a place for people to hear about the defeats and successes of others in order to have confidence in their own experiences. Green shared more than Blesdoe and the others imagined. She shocked and inspired them with the assault, tragedies and racism that could not stop her from fighting for her beliefs.

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Condoleezza Rice speaks on racism, democracy at Bush Center FARAH QUTUB Contributing Writer fqutub@smu.edu Condoleezza Rice’s story is one of perseverance. Born in 1954, while Jim Crow laws were still in effect, she was taught she could do anything. She just had to do it twice as well. “We are no victims. The moment you thought you were, you gave your life to someone else,” she said. Just as Rice herself struggled and overcame, the former Secretary of State discussed the global fight for democracy — the topic of her book “Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom” — Oct. 10 at the George Bush Presidential Center. With a packed auditorium and overflow seating, more than 300 guests came to hear oRice, accompanied by former President

George W. Bush and moderator Dana Perino. “We’re still waking up,” Rice said. “America was born with a birth defect, slavery. Today, we’re still fighting a lot of struggles. You just have to keep working on it and that’s why America is the America it is today.” Rice said she doesn’t believe democracy is in retreat but explained that it’s never going to consistently travel in a positive direction. There will be setbacks, even when people fight for their rights. While Secretary of State, Rice herself had to employ a number of strategies to promote democracy in other countries. At the time, she told the President of Saudi Arabia that the country could not grow if the female population remained constrained. “I told him you will never grow

if you keep 50 percent of your population under wraps,” she said. Elections are the first step to democracy, Rice said, but not the most important. In 2015, Saudi women were able to vote for the first time in local elections. In 18 months, Saudi women will be able to drive. Between one and two percent of the U.S. budget is spent on foreign alliance, which seeks to promote American values – values Rice believes should be universal. “Democracies don’t fight each other, harbor terrorists or invade each other. Democracies support each other,” she said. At the end of her lecture, Rice answered questions from the audience. Namely, that she will never run for office again. Lecture attendee Becky Connatser said “I wish she

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Rice’s lecture was opened by discussion between George W. Bush, moderator Dana Perino and Laura Bush.

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Kappa Alpha suspended KYLIE MADRY Editor-in-Chief kmadry@smu.edu The Beta Lambda chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity has been suspended by the university. In a letter obtained by The Campus Weekly that was sent out to parents of the fraternity members Oct. 4, SMU detailed reports of hazing that occurred during pledgeship in the spring. This hazing included paddling, “booze hazing,” sleep deprivation and forcing members to consume food and milk until vomiting. The fraternity is suspended until fall 2021 and can begin recruitment of first-years starting in spring 2022.

This suspension was made in agreement with the national fraternity, the letter says. Members living in the KA house were required to move out by Oct. 7. Sophomores in the house had to find alternative oncampus living to fulfill the two-year living requirement. This is the second fraternity to be kicked off campus in two years. The Lambda Chi Alpha chapter on campus was suspended in March 2016 by the national fraternity, and can return in 2021. The chapter was also kicked off campus in 2009 when it violated terms of deferred suspension. It was able to return in 2011. The letter sent to parents says that the suspension comes after an

investigation by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. Evidence of the following hazing was found, according to the university: “paddling; servitude required of new members; forcing new members to consume alcohol; forcing new members to participate in calisthenics; forcing new members to consume food items such as jalapeños, habaneros, red onions, and milk until vomiting was induced; forcing new members to wear clothing soiled with vomit; sleep deprivation; ‘underground membership.’” This is a breaking news story. The Campus Weekly will continue to update as more information becomes available.

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“Marshall” is a new kind of superhero story JOHN SULLIVAN Contributing Writer jcsullivan@smu.edu “Marshall” takes the typical courtroom drama and injects it with a vibrant passion, bringing the story to life. Much like many superhero stories, this film depicts a young Thurgood Marshall, the first black Supreme Court justice, building up the mystique and prestige that defined his life. A young trial lawyer for the NAACP, Marshall is faced with a career-defining case with the fate of an African American chauffeur at the mercy of a southern and very white court system placed in his hands. Marshall is played by Chadwick Boseman, who is known for playing strong and independent characters such as Jackie Robinson in “42” and Black Panther in “Captain America: Civil War.” These characters proudly stand for their rights in

the face of social and physical pressure. Naturally, he excels in the role of Marshall, who fits comfortably in the range of his repertoire. Marshall is the smartest guy in the room, and he knows it. The challenge comes from the blatant racial biases that the judge and prosecution have against him manifesting in the form of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. He is forced to work with unexpected allies, the primary one being his costar. Boseman shares the screen with Josh Gad, playing a young Jewish lawyer named Sam Friedman. Friedman is not a criminal lawyer, yet he gets roped into the case with Marshall and must learn not only the ins and outs of criminal law but also how to remain strong in the face of heavy political and social pressure. He proves to be a vital player in Marshall’s plan and grows to become a prominent criminal lawyer in his own right.

Although Gad himself seems to be trying to struggle out of a goofy sidekick role, the interplay between him and Boseman is enrapturing. Their respective characters act as foils for one another, as Marshall teaches Friedman to overcome his cowardice in order to stand up for what he believes. Friedman checks Marshall’s elephant-sized ego and helps him to remember the little things instead of just focusing on the big picture. Unfortunately, Boseman and Gad are the only main actors who really bring their characters into three dimensional space. The other characters in the courtroom often come off as flat and predictable and don’t really add anything unique to the dialogue that the movie promotes. Although the courtroom scenes were engaging and fun to watch, it was only due to Marshall and Friedman finding unique solutions in their attempts to outsmart a biased courtroom. The prosecution, judge

and witnesses all played their roles as expected and didn’t significantly challenge the themes of the movie. Another notable performance came out of the role of the Chauffeur whom the case revolves around, Joseph Spell. Played by Sterling K. Brown, this character manages to convey some strong and important emotion. It was an unexpected pleasure to watch him interact with the obstacles facing Marshall and Friedman, challenging their relationship in the process. Ultimately, “Marshall” is a satisfying origin story that adds some unique perspective on the issues of prejudice and race—perspective that is important in the current political landscape. Although a bulk of the supporting cast performed in ways that fit into the predictable formula of a movie about race relations,

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Shaky defense buries SMU in Houston PHIL MAYER Assoc. Sports Editor pmayer@smu.edu A year ago, SMU fans stormed the field after the Mustangs beat No. 12 Houston in what many consider to be Chad Morris’ signature win on the Hilltop. In Houston, SMU unable to repeat its success, falling to the Cougars 3522. The loss dropped SMU to 4-2 on the season and 1-1 in conference play. The story for SMU was its defense. The Mustang offense moved the ball sufficiently against Houston, but its defense was unable to come up with stops. After SMU held UConn to minus-8 yards rushing the previous week, the Cougars exploded for 265 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Houston’s Duke Catalon did yeoman’s work, picking up 177 yards on 22 carries. SMU’s biggest issue on defense was tackling.

Houston ballcarriers repeatedly juked and ran by SMU defenders, picking up large chunks of yardage. SMU picked off Houston quarterback Kyle Postma twice, with Mikial Onu and Christian Davis forcing the turnovers, but Postma had success for most of the day. He completed 19 of 27 passes and helped the Cougars go 8-12 on third downs. Postma also caught a touchdown pass, hauling in a 22-yard score from D’Eriq King on a trick play. After Ke’Mon Freeman punched in a touchdown to cut Houston’s lead to 21-19 in the third quarter, the Cougars immediately answered with a touchdown of their own. SMU kicked a field goal on its next drive, and Houston marched down for another seven points. On the ensuing SMU possession, Sutton was not able to haul in a fourth down pass from Hicks, and Houston regained possession. SMU had two more possessions after that, and Ben Hicks threw interceptions in Houston territory on both

of them. Hicks was 41-for-58 on the day, throwing for a careerhigh 397 yards and one touchdown to go along with the two interceptions. He was under pressure all day from an impressive Houston defensive line that featured superstar Ed Oliver, who was a game time decision with an injured knee. Two bright spots in the game for SMU were wide receivers Courtland Sutton and Trey Quinn. Hickes completed 28 of 41 passes to the standout receivers. Sutton caught 11 balls for 160 yards and Quinn caught 17 for 156 yards and a touchdown. The most impressive play of the day was a leaping, onehanded snag by Quinn. While SMU’s start to the season is encouraging, the team show it is not where it wants to be. The Mustangs are still winless on the road and have not been able to stop the two best offenses they’ve played: TCU and Houston. SMU will get rest with a bye week before traveling to Cincinnati Oct. 21.

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Inside the College Football Playoff selection process PHIL MAYER Assoc. Sports Editor pmayer@smu.edu Ever wonder what it’s like inside the room where the College Football Playoff committee ranks the top 25 teams in college football? I did too, until I participated in a mock selection recently hosted by the College Football Playoff . At the event, student journalists from across the country congregated at the Gaylord Texan hotel in the room where the CFP committee selects its Top 25 every year. The room was packed with all the information that a college football expert might need. Each committee member received a binder with information on every bowleligible team ranging from a team’s schedule to every team statistic imaginable. Television screens lined the room, showing information relevant to the discussion at hand. Thirteen hats, each with the name of a different committee member inscribed on it, sat on a hat rack outside the room. The hats outside the room signified the members were leaving their biases at the door, as many of the members had worked for a university in the past. For the exercise, I and twelve others were tasked with picking the top 25 teams from the 2012 college football season, in the same manner that the actual committee ranks its teams. For the exercise, the goal was to rank the 25 best teams in order, not to create the most exciting playoff matchups. The process began with the 13 members submitting their own top 30 teams, unranked, into a laptop at their desk. After that, the

37 teams that received three or more votes were entered into a pool of teams eligible to be ranked. Members were offered the chance to add a team that missed the cut into the pool, but no one did. Bill Hancock, the CFP’s Executive Director, explained that comparing teams in small blocks is more effective than ranking the 25 teams at once. So, after the pool of potential teams was selected, committee members voted for their top six teams and discussed the top six votegetting teams for the top three spots. After a long session of debate, another vote was held. The votes were gathered and the top three teams were put on the board. The next step was deciding spots four, five and six in the rankings. The three teams left over from the first vote were included in this group and another vote on the remaining teams yielded three more teams. The committee deliberated on these six teams, and eventually the next three spots were voted in. The process continued in this manner until all top 25 spots were filled. Along the way, any member of the committee could request a revote if he or she feels that a team had not been correctly ranked. If a member felt this way, they could make the case for a team to be moved, and if three other members agreed that a revote should have happened, it did. An important part of the process was recusals. If a member of the committee was getting paid by a program or had a family member getting paid by a program, that member was required to leave the room while that program was discussed. Members were recused while Clemson,

Stanford and Georgia were discussed, among many other schools. During the selection process it became clear that different members adhered or subscribed to schools of thought. Some members put a lot of value on conference championships, while others thought advanced statistics were a better indicator of the quality of a team. This difference in opinion came to the forefront of the conversation when the committee discussed whether Oregon or Stanford should be ranked higher. In 2012, Oregon had an explosive offense and won every game of its season except for one, a loss to Stanford. Meanwhile, Stanford lost twice to Notre Dame, which was undefeated at the time of bowl placement, and Washington. Personally, I thought Oregon proved throughout the season that it was a better team than Stanford, and that its one loss was a blip on the radar. 0 The other side of the argument was that Stanford won the PAC-12 and had the head-to-head advantage over Oregon. The mock committee ended up voting Stanford third and Oregon fourth. There was also an argument over where to place Wisconsin. In 2012, Wisconsin had an 8-5 record going into bowl placement, but each of its five losses were by seven points or fewer, and most of them came against quality opponents. Read the full story at smudailycampus.com/sports.

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Kappa Alpha suspension surprises no one KENNY MARTIN Opinion Editor kjmartin@smu.edu So it happens again. Last year it was Lambda; this year, it’s Kappa Alpha. Which fraternity will be next? How soon will the next culprits be suspended, or put on probation, or expelled entirely? More to the point: when will all of us at SMU recognize that Greek life — especially IFCspecific fraternity culture — is perhaps the most dangerous and destructive component of our campus culture? The recent suspension of KA from campus, which was announced in a letter from President Turner to chapter members’ parents on Oct. 4, does not come as any sort of surprise. The confirmed allegations of hazing do not come as a surprise. Next year’s predictable ban of another Greek organization will not come as a surprise. The next high-profile case of sexual assault will not come as a surprise. The next death of a student—from mere overintoxication at a frat party or hazing or both—will not, if we are being honest, come as a surprise. Yet business at SMU goes on as usual. A letter is sent to the parents of chapter members notifying them of the suspension following an unannounced investigation into allegations of hazing. The campus community is not directly notified of the suspension, and there is no open denouncement of hazing or proposal to curb the destructive elements of Greek life going forward. This semester’s familiar hazing email singled out five

Greek organizations in addition to the Men’s Swimming and Diving Team that have been disciplined for hazing in the past three years: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Lambda Chi Alpha, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Sigma Phi Epsilon. The Beta Lambda chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order has joined that list. It is not unfamiliar territory for KA — the chapter was last kicked off in 2009 and returned two years later. “A whole six years before the university got us again,” I can imagine some of the members thinking. “Ain’t half bad!” Let me be clear: I do not despise the entirety of Greek life. Many of my friends are active and thriving participants in Greek life, as is my sister. I have been to fraternity parties and even occasionally enjoyed them. I understand college students want to have fun, and that for most of us often involves drinking. I’m not afraid or ashamed to admit that. I understand social life is an important part of the college experience, not to mention life in general. I support responsible and meaningful philanthropy efforts. I know for many people, Greek life represents a distinctly positive force in their lives and in the world. But I find it laughable and profoundly sad that the cycle of abuse, excess and rule-breaking by our Greek organizations is allowed to continue with little more than slaps on the wrist. My impression is that many at SMU in the weeks following the suspension are more likely to offer a KA brother their condolences than to celebrate the ban as rightful and just. They will act as if the ban were the fault of evil, misguided

administrators and not foolish, rule-breaking young men. We will know our campus culture has a healthy attitude toward Greek life when news of a ban is met with a sense of collective shame, not one of resentment toward administrators. In the long run, however, banning KA from campus for four years will do nothing to curb hazing. It will certainly do nothing to curb the larger negative aspects of Greek life. It will temporarily close the chapter that proudly displays a Confederate flag on its wall, but it will not drive away the specter of racism that haunts our beloved Hilltop. It will briefly disable one small piece in the puzzle that is SMU rape culture. It will momentarily shut down one of this campus’s fiercest defenders of racial and socioeconomic exclusion. It will hardly cause a blip in the distinct sense of WASPish elitism and entitlement one cannot help but feel walking down fraternity row. I do not think these things have any place on a campus supposedly dedicated to “intellectual integrity, academic honesty, personal responsibility, and sincere regard and respect for all SMU students, faculty, and staff.” The behavior detailed in SMU’s brief summary of its findings in the KA hazing investigation represents precisely the opposite of “sincere regard and respect” for anyone in any context. I would ask, then: do we as a campus, a faculty, an administration and a student body really even want to curb these demonstrable and perennial negative aspects of

fraternity life? Do we actually think hazing is a problem or do we tacitly endorse the good ol’ boy opinion that a little hazing never hurt anybody, that hazing is a necessary and even good component of the Greek initiation system? I would suggest as contrary evidence the case of Tim Piazza, the student at Penn State University who died last February as a result of the initiation rituals of that campus’ Beta Theta Pi chapter. If hazing is a problem we are going to take seriously, we should address it seriously. We must realize four-year suspensions are not enough. It is certainly not enough to enact that suspension without a word to the student body announcing the suspension and decrying the vile actions that led to it. If we think Greek life contributes to other more fundamental cultural problems, then we should address those as well. That starts, in my mind, with addressing SMU’s puritanical and paradoxical attitudes toward alcohol. It also starts with continued conversations about race and class and admissions practices — but this time, with specific concern for the way the Greek system is tangled up with those issues. We were lucky that this time, it was ‘just’ forcing pledges to consume hot peppers and milk until they vomited, then forcing them to wear shirts soaked in that vomit. We were lucky that this time, no one died. We may not be so lucky again. It is time to rise above our collective denial and address this campus’s most insidious and shameful problem.

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Model Winnie Harlow proves confidence is key MERRIT STAHLE Fashion Writer mstahle@smu.edu

The fashion industry is known to have certain expectations for models and their look. Today however, models are changing the game and shattering these expectations. Meet Winnie Harlow, a Canadian model who slays the fashion industry. The star placed fifth on America’s Next Top Model in 2014. Since the competition, she Winnie Harlow has walked Coach, Marc Jacobs and Julien Macdonald’s runways. Harlow may be the “it girl” now, but her life has not been easy. She has a skin condition called vitiligo which leads to loss of pigmentationin patches. CNN reported that she was “bullied for the way she looked, her peers at school taunted Winnie Harlow

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