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SMU honors distinguished alumni, emerging leader KYLIE MADRY Editor-in-Chief kmadry@smu.edu In honor of alumni returning to campus for Homecoming, SMU is bestowing its highest honor on some graduates Nov. 2. Among the distinguished alumni are a business leader, an attorney and an educator. The first to be honored is football coach Randy L. Allen, who graduated in 1973. Allen attended SMU on a football scholarship and returned to Highland Park in 1999, when he became head coach of the Highland Park HS Scots football team. The team took home state championships in 2005 and just last year under his coaching. Before his current position, Allen had stints at Ballinger High School, Brownwood High School and Abilene Cooper High School as head coach. He is the fourth most winning high school football coach in Texas history. Allen has written two books about his experiences as a coach, “Coaching by the Book” and “Coaching Character.” In 2014, he received the Grant Teaff Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is the 2015 recipient of the AFCA Power of Influence Award. This year, he was honored with the NFL Don Shula National High School Coach of

the Year Award. The second honoree is Richard H. Collins, a businessman who graduated from Cox in 1969. Collins is known as a leader in education – founding Istation, a global leader in education technology, in 1998, and the Children’s Education Fund, which provides funds for Dallas children to attend the school of their parents’ choice, in 1992. Collins also founded the Today Foundation, which includes such initiatives as the Texas Leadership Forum to teach Dallas-area high school students about government, civic engagement and the freemarket economy, and the Collins Academy, which teaches science, technology and history to students in several states. In the ‘80s Collins served on the Texas Historical Commission, working to preserve the town of Jefferson, Texas, and to build an ecological park for teaching students about the environment. He currently serves on the Simmons School of Education and Human Development executive board and the Tower Center board on campus. The next honoree is Albon Head, another football alumnus. He’s a four-year Mustang football letter winner, and as cornerback he helped lead the Mustangs to the 1966 Southwest Conference Championship.

It’s homecoming week, Mustangs. We’re celebrating a few noteworthy students, faculty and graduates who have some impressive accomplishments. He served as team co-captain at the 1968 Bluebonnet Bowl win over the University of Oklahoma. Head earned a bachelor’s degree in history in 1968 and a J.D. in 1971. While in law school, Head also served as graduate assistant coach. In 2003, Head was named a Dedman School of Law Distinguished Alum. He currently serves on the law school executive board, the SMU Athletic Forum board and SMU-in-Taos board. He is past chair of the SMU Alumni Board. Head works as partner at Jackson Walker LLP in Fort Worth, and is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. His notable legal accomplishments include working as principal draftsman in

the purchase of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club in 1974, and being named 2017 Railroad Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America. He also represented the receiver in the recent sale of W.T. Waggoner Ranch, known as the largest ranch in the United States under one fence. Lastly, SMU is honoring one alumna with the Emerging Leader Award, which “recognizes the outstanding achievements of an alumnus or alumna who has graduated in the last 15 years.” Lacey Horn has worked as the treasurer of the Cherokee Nation since 2011, where she aims to make a difference in both how the organization runs and how it affects people. Horn graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2004, and master’s degree in accounting one year later. She started out with Hunt Oil and KPMG Chicago as an auditor. As Cherokee Nation treasurer, she oversees all financial functions of the tribal government, including its $1 billion annual budget, as well as the Cherokee Nation’s tribal health care system – the largest of its kind. In 2015, Horn joined the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Tribal Advisory Committee.

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Alumni-started organization provides real-world business, investment experience to students MARIAH CUELLAR Contributing Writer macuellar@smu.edu Plutus21 was founded by a group of SMU students who saw the need and potential in providing safe opportunities for investors to invest in countries unfamiliar to them. These founding members, from countries such as India, Mexico, Panama and China, noticed that investors and entrepreneurs are often reluctant in investing or starting a business in another country because of unfamiliarity and high risk factors. Senior Hamiz Awan and May 2017 graduate Ricardo Sieveking, who are both familiar with the economies

of their home countries and of the United States, aim to bridge the gap between investors and investment opportunities across all borders. In order to do this, members of Plutus21 evaluate potential projects and after a project is accepted, market research is assigned to the team’s analysts or interns and they generate financial projections and potential outcomes. Next, business plans are made and evaluated by the organization’s Tier I and Tier II members, who are postgraduates and experienced professionals. Once advised and business plans have been finalized, the team creates pitch decks to send to their investor network.

For business students, it can be easy to find business opportunities, evaluate them and decide whether or not to invest. For Awan and Sieveking, it was easy to say yes to what they saw as a pool of global opportunities. “I wanted to put together an international team that represents major countries and takes advantage of interesting deals across borders. I wanted to be that bridge,” said Awan, a finance major from Karachi, Pakistan, and minoring in statistical science with a concentration in alternative assets management. Plutus21 members

are students eager to find or create their own opportunities and by doing so create an unprecedented path of entrepreneurship – a risky, but rewarding path if all things align. Compared to other organizations on campus, Plutus21 boasts that it provides a unique experience to members. “Working as an analyst for this org is so much different from just being part of the machinery for a huge corporation. I get to communicate directly with partners and other analysts with personal input and ideas for projects ranging from real estate to tech opportunities,” said analyst Sabrina Peng. Awan said he has had

six different offers from companies that any other student would have taken, but that he rejected because he saw the potential in being an entrepreneur and the uniqueness in this organization. “People have a perceived look at entrepreneurship but really you have nothing to lose, especially as a college student or recent grad,” Awan said. Members of Plutus21 aspire to be like Tom Dundon, an SMU grad who transformed his $80,000 student loan debt and a twoand-a-half star burger joint into being CEO of a lending firm and recently starting his own investment firm. Dundon is now a

billionaire, and throughout his journey has said he aims to dedicate himself to causes he believes in. The team aims to be an alternative assets investment fund, and is currently focusing on venture capital and real estate. Plutus21 members saw the real estate industry as a major opportunity for international investors to buy in to a low-risk scenario. The team has partnered with experienced real estate professionals to learn more about the industry. “That’s what’s awesome about Plutus, we create our own opportunities where we see fit,” Awan said.

From the news to social media, alumnus makes waves online PAHNO GEORGETON Contributing Writer pgeorgeton@smu.edu Brooks Thomas’ career was decided on a stroll down a hallway. Thomas is an SMU alumnus who works at Southwest Airlines as a social business advisor, but he almost didn’t go to SMU. At the last minute in high school, he decided theater was not the path he wanted follow, which Thomas jokingly describes as being quite the controversy with his parents. He applied to SMU for late decision, and received acceptance over the phone. But, it wasn’t until he was on campus that he decided his course of study. “On my way to Umphrey Lee cafeteria, I cut through the journalism wing, and I liked what I saw,” Thomas said. “I guess that’s how my career relating to news blossomed.”

Thomas majored in journalism, and spent the next four years walking down that same hallway. During a summer break, Thomas interned for ABC7 in Chicago. One day on the job Thomas shadowed a reporter, John Garcia. Garcia was reporting on a story involving a 3-year-old child who fell off a balcony that had collapsed. At the scene, Garcia reported on a nail: a small, but important piece of evidence in the balcony’s malfunction. Thomas described Garcia’s reporting as the turning point for his journalism career. “His story was all about the nail. How the nail held this child’s life together. Then went further out to how it held the family together. Then even further out to how it held the community together,” Thomas said. “Anyone could have missed that story and said, ‘Yeah, that’s a stupid nail,’ but he saw so many different layers of it. It

was amazing how captivating you can be in storytelling.” After graduating in 2006, Thomas went on to work as a producer for KXXV News in Waco, and then KDFW FOX 4 in Dallas. Thomas proved a natural at adapting and being influenced by his surroundings. He worked during the rise of social media as a news source. Thomas said that Fox originally didn’t even want to approach social media. They believed that having a Facebook page would serve as a medium for negative criticism. Thomas pushed for Fox to reconsider, because he saw the potential in this game-changing platform. “We saw it and convinced [Fox] that it was a great feedback loop, because you’re not just getting negative but positive stuff too, and triangulated interest in what people particularly wanted to see about stories,” Thomas said.

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Ph.D. student, professor is engineer around the world MEGAN PITMAN Contributing Writer mpitman@smu.edu When you think about an architectural engineer, you might imagine someone who designs and builds a massive, sleek bridge across a highway. But, would you ever imagine her designing a bridge made out of trees to serve as a highway for koalas? That’s what civil engineer Hope Hagar has spent several years doing since 2007. Hagar spent her life in Texas, growing up in Dallas and attending the University of Texas at Austin. She followed her grandfather’s path and became an engineer, choosing to focus on architecture because it appeared at the top of the alphabetical list. After graduating in December 2006, she wanted to explore the world, whether that put her engineering degree to use or not. Hagar reached out to a friend who owned a goat farm in Greece, pondered working on a cruise line to Argentina and considered teaching English to Tibetan monks. She decided to move to Australia and work as an au pair. Hagar didn’t expect to face many difficulties during her job as a nanny, she said. However, she immediately faced a surprising obstacle: learning to drive not only on the opposite side of the road, but also while using a stick shift. Hagar, a quick and enthusiastic learner, caught on quickly. After a few months as an au pair, Hagar says she learned another big lesson: Never pass up an opportunity to make friends with a stranger. She struck up a conversation with a woman sitting next to her at a bar and learned about an engineering firm looking to hire. She

immediately jumped on the opportunity. Hagar said she learned about the dreadfully boring side of architectural engineering. Her days consisted of sitting quietly and performing calculations, she said. But the environmental engineer next to her constantly left the office and visited project sites, so she started tagging along. Hagar realized she wanted to focus on civil and environmental engineering and eventually became passionate about her job and about preserving nature and wildlife. Hagar began by monitoring groundwater in different areas of Australia, where she could finally get out of her office and perform interactive work. From there, she wrote environmental reports and designed and implemented sustainable transportation systems for both humans and koalas. Hagar said she enjoyed “truly helping people and the environment directly with her engineering.” A lot of Hagar’s work required her to care for animals. All the unique Australian species fascinated her, especially some of the birds. Wanting to support her natural environment, she built an aviary to rescue and raise injured and abandoned birds. This love for animals followed Hagar home to Texas, where she now fosters puppies until they find caring homes. The natural environment around Hagar allowed her to discover more passions, she said. Hagar began painting and drawing everything she saw, from tropical forests and beautiful flowers to sparkling oceans and unique animals. Hagar said she “was amazed by the way her engineering career ended up bringing out

her artistic qualities.” Hagar painted her surroundings and avidly photographed her discoveries. She took a photography class in college and put her new skills to use. Hagar said one of her favorite parts about traveling included photographing all of her memories and sharing them with family and friends back home. She explored, painted and photographed many places outside of Australia. While on leave for a six-month travel visa at the end of 2007, she visited several countries in Asia. She bought a cheap, beat-up car and road-tripped for six days to the Darwin airport, visiting national parks and exploring the areas of Australia she had never seen. Hagar never needed luxurious treatment. She spent much of her trip sleeping in her car. She stayed at a “Willing Workers on Organic Farms” site, where she worked on the land in exchange for food and shelter. From Darwin, she flew to Singapore, which she says was the cleanest and safest place she had ever visited. She then traveled up to Malaysia and Thailand, stopping at countless destinations along the way. The Cameron Highlands’ rolling, green hills topped Hagar’s list of favorite spots on the trip. The beautiful landscape cultivated her creativity by providing inspiration for paintings and photos. It also reminded her of the beauty of the natural environment and of the importance of her job as an environmental engineer. Besides expanding her artistic mind and engineering capabilities, Hagar gained an entirely new perspective on herself and the world. Hagar discovered the

Australian culture of general happiness and enthusiasm. Their overwhelming care and appreciation for the environment motivated Hagar to work hard in her career. She experienced this same friendly culture in Malaysia and Singapore, but felt a much less welcoming atmosphere in Thailand. Hagar said she enjoyed spending time in the friendlier countries because she identified with that mindset. Hagar realized her passion for traveling early in her adult life. However, after four and a half years of living abroad and constantly traveling, she ached to return to Texas and settle down. Living in Austin had originally cultivated her love for the environment, and she wanted to further her education in her home state. Hagar moved to Dallas in

2011 to begin working toward a Ph.D. in environmental engineering while teaching a few classes at SMU. Despite the amazing areas she saw abroad, Hagar said the beauty of the SMU campus never ceases to amaze her. She shares her experience and knowledge from living abroad with her students in civil and environmental engineering courses. She integrates the essential skills of engineering with personal anecdotes, like how to calculate the maximum load of a bridge while building bridges for koalas. Memories of Australia remain in Hagar’s life outside of school, as well through paintings and photographs in her home. Hagar married an engineer, adopted two dogs and continues to foster several others. She now paints different landscapes

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in Dallas. Hagar said she intends to return to Australia at some point, but for now she aims to finish her Ph.D. and find a full-time job at a university in Texas. While she won’t build any koala bridges in Dallas, she might inspire her students to do something similar after they graduate.

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Social standings: coffee and creating community KELLY KOLFF Assoc. A&L Editor kkolff@smu.edu The whirring of the espresso machines, chattering voices and blaring indie music create a cacophonous symphony as customers open the heavy, metal door of Mudsmith coffee house and walk to the bar. A chalkboard menu highlights the array of espressos and kombucha. Regulars have already claimed their turf for the day in favorite spots. Jim Fitzgerald sticks out from the rest of the 20-somethings chatting at their tables. He writes furiously in an unlined notebook surrounded

by piles of sketchbooks and a canvas bag filled to the brim with paints. He stops to look out the window, lost in thought, stroking his wiry beard. This Army veteran-turnedrock ‘n’ roll crewman-turnedfather has a sense of belonging in the little coffee shop on Lower Greenville. For some, coffee bars like Mudsmith are places to hang out and chat; for others, they are places to do homework. For Fitzgerald, it’s a little bit more than that. “It took me a while to understand that what I was doing here was recreating the family — I had a very dysfunctional family as a little boy,” Fitzgerald said. “I was

still recreating the need for a group.” Coffee shops are synonymous with free WiFi and a good atmosphere to socialize. People tend to find their preference — from Starbucks to independent stores — and stick with it. For many individuals like Fitzgerald, a coffee shop is more than just free Wi-Fi and a drink. It’s a place where community and creativity can flourish. One might think Starbucks kills the small business, but the truth, according to CFO Scott Maw, is quite the opposite. The chain that once ruled over small coffee shops is now paying closer attention to their appeal and popularity. In her 2015 thesis titled “Coffee Shops: Exploring Urban Sociability and Social Class in the Intersection of Public and Private Space,” Bryn Mawr sociology student Rose L. Pozos suggested that people come to these shops for the sole purpose of potential social interaction. “It is not so much about

the verbal conversations that happen in [coffee shops] but rather the potential to have social interaction, whether that be through in-person conversations or via online media,” Pozos said. As a self-proclaimed people watcher, Fitzgerald believes that this need for social interaction among peers stems from fear. “We are terrified of being exiled, cut out of the herd. We don’t want to be identified as someone who is outside of the circle,” Fitzgerald said. For SMU sophomore Micah Oxner, the experience at her hometown coffee shop in Memphis kept her coming back for more day after day. The spot, named Otherlands, serves as a social gathering spot where people comfortably sit and transform the table tops into painting studios or public workspaces – just like Mudsmith. “There’s that vibe that people are there because they wanted to meet other people. You didn’t really go there if you wanted to sit by yourself,” Oxner said. When drawing at his usual table at Mudsmith, Fitzgerald is often reminded of the popular “fern bars” of

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the 1960s in San Francisco. “Most of the places had larger tables. And people were, not that they minded, but they were invited or forced to sit together,” Fitzgerald said. “It was really hard to isolate yourself in this place.” Think of the typical Starbucks. Black floor, hard metal tables, equally hard chairs. The international coffee chain has standardized the traditional coffee shop, leaving room for more independent shops to offer a cozy, unique experience. “It’s kind of this feeling of coziness and collaboration that feels almost like a home that people are in and out of, but we always come back to,” Oxner said. “It’s like a home away from home basically. Where I can go and say ‘Hey, a cup of joe and some artist’s inspiration, please.’” Recently, Starbucks has been trying to change its own image by implementing reserve bars and serving more high-end coffee at a high-end price. Uptown is home to the first reserve bar in Dallas. The result is an uptick in the community feel that independent coffee shops have mastered.

“We see a lot more people coming in to sit down and enjoy their coffee there,” Starbucks reserve barista Justin Musgrove said. “People will sit down for a couple of hours, do homework or whatever, try different coffee, try different drinks and actually enjoy their drink. It’s not about a caffeine fix.” But, there is less pressure to sit for a long time. Musgrove believes that the success of coffee shops lies in its casual, come-and-go nature. “It can be a very brief interaction or it could be a very extended interaction, there’s no commitment to it,” Musgrove said. Whether you’re there for hours or mere minutes, the sense of community is there. These coffee shops serve as homes to the artists, the writers and the misfits. Oxner noted that she is eager to find a new coffee shop in Dallas to call “home,” a lack of a car being her only barrier. “Whenever you’re there, you just feel like you’re a part of this whole group,” Oxner said. “Like you feel kind of a part of something.”

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‘Thank You for Your Service’ opens discussion on PTSD KELLY KOLFF Assoc. A&L Editor kkolff@smu.edu After serving his third tour in Iraq, Adam Schumann came home to Kansas feeling broken and traumatized. After his time in the trenches of war, Schumann now battled internal minefields of PTSD and trauma on his own soil. “When you come back and you’re alone and you’re isolated, and you’re sitting on the couch with your wife watching TV and you’re trying to be there watching TV but in your head, you feel like a failure because you were sent home,” Schumann said. Writer and director Jason Hall’s “Thank You for Your Service” tells the story of Schumann and his colleagues after returning from the war. Hall, writer of 2015 Oscar-winning film “American Sniper,” often

feels drawn to these types of stories due to his family’s military background. The film mostly follows Adam (Miles Teller) as he tries to find a footing back in the civilian world, struggling to reconnect even with his wife (Haley Bennett) and two children. Schumann’s colleagues were also struggling: Solo (Beulah Koale) was left in denial of his own PTSD and drug addiction which strained his relationship with his pregnant wife. Will’s (Joe Cole) wife had already left their apartment barren by the time he came home. When dealing with such a touchy subject, Miles Teller knew he had to prepare mentally and physically to delve into the Schumann’s mind. Teller’s performance was subtle yet powerful. The range of emotions from trauma were clearly displayed on his face, even in scenes where he performed mundane tasks.

The actor brought some of his own experiences to the table when preparing for the role. “I had some traumatic experiences in my life that brought me close to what Adam had experienced. Trauma is universal,” Teller said. “My job was to really get in Adam’s skin and to try and tell his story as honestly as possible.” Schumann noted that the film was a therapeutic experience for him. “It’s been a long therapy session,” Schumann said. “To see it on screen I can look back as a barometer or a measure of success to who I was then, to what I came home to, how much I went through and then where I’m at now. Any time I’m having a bad day guess what I can flip on ‘Thank you for Your Service’ and I can sit back and go, ‘Whoa, a long time ago I was pretty messed up and today’s not so bad.’”

Four Corners brings beloved brews, new menu to Cedars location KYLIE MADRY Editor in Chief kmadry@smu.edu Moving a brewery across town is no easy task. But that’s exactly what the Four Corners Brewery team did as they relocated from their West Dallas location to a new, 18,000-square-foot facility with an adjacent 10,000-square-foot taproom. Four Corners’ favorites are now on display in what were supposedly the

former stables to the nearby Ambassador Hotel; the history shows. The taproom, with its exposed beams and open spaces, is humming with energy. While the brewery has moved farther away from its namesake — a reference to the “four corners” intersection of Davis Street and Llewellyn Avenue in Oak Cliff — it still embodies the neighborhood’s vibrancy. With the brewery’s

punchy, lotería-style imagery plastered on the taproom’s side, outdoor patio and outdoors neon signage, Four Corners is seeking to make the Cedars the latest hangout spot. In recent years, the area has become known as the home to South Side Ballroom, Alamo Drafthouse — and not much else. So, only time will tell how well the taproom does.

The world is your fitness studio KELSEY GWINN Contributing Writer kgwinn@smu.edu As SMU students, we are privileged with opportunities to travel the world. We have programs in Bali, Costa Rica, Germany, Italy, Japan, London, Madrid, Prague, Rome and so many more that would likely fill an entire passport. This summer, I was lucky enough to travel to London with SMU. Not only did I gain ample amounts of knowledge from the classes and become highly cultured from the experience, but I also became incredibly fit throughout the process. When you are abroad, the chances that your living quarters have a gym are

about 50/50. Unfortunately, where we stayed in London had no gym, but there was a workout studio down the street. Many girls on my trip worked out at that studio. However, I decided to do things the old-fashioned way by running and exercising in Hyde Park (mainly because I wanted to watch for Prince Harry at Kensington Palace). Many people did not work out abroad, though, and that was perfectly fine due to the amount of walking we did on a regular basis. Seriously, walking is a great workout. Depending on your weight, walking burns between 65 and 100 calories per mile. That doesn’t seem like much, but when studying abroad, you walk constantly.

One day in Barcelona, Spain (for a weekend off), I walked 22 miles. I burned around 1400 calories that day from seeing Park Güell, strutting like the Cheetah Girls, touring la Sagrada Família and drooling over delicious food at la Boqueria. In Rome, I walked 20 miles in a day. That was about 1300 calories of marveling over the Coliseum, daydreaming in St. Peter’s Basilica and having a Lizzie McGuire moment at the Trevi Fountain. Though my weekend trips were more strenuous, not a day went by in London where I did not hit 10,000 steps before noon. So, my advice is to study abroad if you can swing it.

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Richard Chamberlain’s dinner party RILEY COVEN Arts & Life Editor rcoven@smu.edu Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House brimmed with smiling faces and warm laughter on a Friday evening. The patrons seemed like lifelong friends of servers and hosts. The bartenders could have been roommates with the customers. “It’s like having a dinner party in your house every night,” said Richard Chamberlain, the owner and chef of this Addison, Texas restaurant. Richard Chamberlain began his culinary career at The Mansion on Turtle Creek, where he trained under French chefs who forced him to hone his craft.

“All that stuff you see on TV — that’s mild compared to these guys,” Chamberlain said. “They were brutal but… it was some really good training for me at a really young age.” One day at the Mansion, the soufflé cook was fired, and Chamberlain was tasked with making the soufflés. After some instruction, all was well until the executive sous chef Gui Leroy informed him that they had a special that night: a raspberry soufflé. “Show me how you make it, chef,” said Chamberlain. “Five dollars,” replied Leroy. Chamberlain paid and learned the soufflé recipe, as he did for each soufflé thereafter. “It was well worth every dollar spent,” Chamberlain says. “This guy really knew his soufflés.”

Now, he still recreates the dish from time to time. After his time at The Mansion, Chamberlain headed to the West Coast to work as a chef at the Hotel Bel-Air. There, he gained an appreciation for West Coaststyle cuisine. He incorporated fresher ingredients and a lighter approach to cooking into his style. More important, though, was that he was putting the customer first. At the Bel-Air, Chamberlain was on call nearly all hours every day of the week. “I was down in Cancun with our little daughter and I got a call from the hotel saying some VIPs were coming in the next day, and they asked if I could fly back and do a dinner for them,” Chamberlain said.

He was back in Los Angeles the next morning. “With [Chamberlain], the customer always wins,” longtime friend and patron Mike Brosin said. After some consideration, he and his family moved back to Dallas so he could start his own restaurant. Chamberlain opened his steakhouse in 1993 with a small amount of money and a daunting amount of work. His work ethic would be rewarded on opening night. A group of eight people walked in, ready to sit for a nice dinner. Before ordering, they requested some drinks, specifically Bud Light. Unfortunately for Chamberlain, the only light beer he had available was Amstel Light. The group started entertaining the idea of visiting a different restaurant, but before they could, Chamberlain said, “Don’t worry; I’ll get some Bud Light.” He left the restaurant, drove down the road to a liquor store and brought the preferred beer. “Those people are customers to this day,” Chamberlain said. It is no surprise that some of the first customers of Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House are still regulars. The restaurant is filled with returning customers. The food is an obvious reason. The steak is tender and delicious, the sides are carefully put together, and “mouthwatering” doesn’t do justice in describing the desserts. The restaurant won a rare four-star review from The Dallas Morning News in 2009. Something else also makes Chamberlain’s a

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hubbub of friendliness and camaraderie. Ricky Cancino, a senior server at the steakhouse, sums it up in three words: “Care, love, and passion.” According to Cancino, all three words have the same source: “Everything starts from Mr. Chamberlain. It’s very special.” “It’s more than a business,” Chamberlain’s general manager Jim Truman said. “It’s a family environment.” Both employees understand what it means to be part of the Chamberlain’s family. Cancino has worked there for 15 years; Truman has done so for nine years. They have both lasted so long partly because they agree with Chamberlain’s vision for the restaurant. “It’s really just taking care of people,” Chamberlain said. Mike Brosin feels that Richard Chamberlain is the best in the business when it comes to taking care of people. Between his praise of Chamberlain’s kind demeanor and unmatched

cooking ability, he describes a situation exemplifying why Chamberlain is different than the rest. A woman once ordered a steak medium-rare, then complained when it was undercooked. Chamberlain unhesitatingly brought it back to the kitchen and made a new one. Then, when the woman again had an issue with the steak, now claiming it was overcooked, Chamberlain just smiled, apologized, and provided another one. “That’s why he’s the most consistent chef in the D-FW Metroplex,” Brosin said. Mike Brosin’s assessment of Richard Chamberlain’s demeanor and attitude toward food is spot-on. He puts the customer first, doing whatever it takes to make sure they leave happy and come back for more. It’s Richard Chamberlain’s dinner party, and, as Jim Truman said, “He’s the ultimate host.”

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Portugal. The Man plays psychedelic show at The Bomb Factory KELLY KOLFF Assoc. A&L Editor kkolff@smu.edu On Oct. 14 at The Bomb Factory, Portugal. The Man established themselves as stone-cold mutes, projecting a statement in white, blocky letters that said they would not be participating in crowd banter. Instead, their management created slogans that flashed behind them during the set. The band lived up to these expectations, playing as each song flowed into the next without chatting. The already excitable crowd went even wilder as the band played their song of the summer “Feel it Still” somewhat early in the set. The audience members raised their phones high as they tried to document what

might be the only song known by many. In case concertgoers missed it the first time, the band played the hit single again later in the set, missing an opportunity to play a more musically interesting song. At that point, “Feel it Still” was the bone they threw at a hungry and eager audience. Musically, the band played a high-energy performance that entertained the audience. Bassist Zachary Corothers commanded the center stage, slashing away and bobbing his head to the music while lead vocalist and guitarist John Gourley stood to the side. Some songs took several minutes to finish as the musicians jammed onstage for so long that it was hard to tell when one song ended and another began. Their choice of soulful jam

band Tank and the Bangas as an opener made much more sense here. The string that ties the two together is the want and willingness to just play on stage, stretching songs out for five, six or seven minutes. Portugal. The Man didn’t hide its obvious influences at this show. The first two songs of the night were covers — Metallica’s “For Whom the Bell Tolls” and Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall.” They effortlessly melded the latter with their own “Purple Yellow Red and Blue,” which excited the already exhilarated crowd. They played two more covers later in the night including “Don’t Look Back in Anger” by Oasis, which was a crowd favorite. Playing so many covers instead of their own music

was refreshing and bold, and doing so seemed to be a humbling nod to their inspirations. While Portugal. The Man was silent throughout most of the show except for two quick remarks — “Thank you, Dallas” and “It’s great to be here” — they showed their persona through witty slogans and psychedelic graphics. The stage was backed by a gargantuan screen displaying images that were atmospheric at best and downright confusing and unnecessary at its worst. Near the beginning of their set, they projected a larger-than-life, animated, 3-D mannequin wearing a bright red latex suit covering her entire body except the chest. Her black eyes stared blankly at the audience as she rocked back and forth. Suffice

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to say, it was bizarre. The animated bodies were a theme of the night, flashing and pulsating at various levels of disturbing. This choice was confusing, as it did not seem to correlate with the music and read as an objectification of the female

body instead of a visual representation of the songs. Despite visually confusing imagery and lack of crowd banter, Portugal. The Man played a clean, musically compelling set that told the story of where they began and where they want to be.

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On a cold Friday night in Dallas, SMU became bowl eligible for the first time since 2012 after defeating Tulsa 38-34 in a nail-biter. “This is the kind of game you build your team around,” said SMU head coach Chad Morris in the post-game press conference. “This is why we came here,” wide receiver James Proche said of achieving bowl eligibility. It was a tale of two halves Oct. 27, especially for the Mustangs’ defense. Tulsa scored 28 points in the first half, but SMU held the Golden Hurricane to two field goals in the second. Morris attributed the bad defensive first half to his players’ playing style. “I felt like our guys were playing so tight,” Morris said of his defense’s first half. “We missed some tackles; we missed some calls. Our communication wasn’t on point.” The Mustangs saw a heavy dose of Tulsa running back D’Angelo Brewer. Brewer gashed SMU for 138 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries in the first two quarters, but was slowed in the second half. The Golden Hurricane ran the ball 32 times in the half, producing three touchdowns. At one point, the Mustangs trailed 21-7. Tulsa also kept wide receiver Courtland Sutton relatively quiet during

the first half. The projected first-round draft pick only hauled in three catches for 37 yards. Sutton bounced back to register 99 yards in the second half. Tulsa committed to keeping the ball on the ground. The Golden Hurricane nearly doubled SMU’s possession time in the first half and ran the ball 53 times in the game. Quarterback Luke Skipper completed only nine of his 23 pass attempts and threw a lackadaisical interception in the red zone. Morris elected to go for it on fourth down in Tulsa territory on the first drive in the second half. The gamble did not pay off as SMU Hicks was sacked. On the next play, Tulsa scored on a 72-yard catch by Justin Hobbs that was called back for unsportsmanlike conduct as Hobbs highstepped before reaching the end zone. The Golden Hurricane settled for a field goal on that drive. The play was a turning point in the game. “We showed a video on plays that get you beat… and one of those clips was the exact play that happened,” Morris said of Hobbs’ unsportsmanlike penalty. SMU tightened its defense after making adjustments at halftime. The Mustangs only allowed three points after the unsportsmanlike conduct call. Defensive back Rodney Clemons had a timely interception in the end zone. “I saw the quarterback scrambling out. I knew he was running all game and there was going to be a chance that he threw it

at one point… Great job by the defensive line putting pressure on him,” Clemons said. Hicks threw for 338 yards, and Trey Quinn reeled in two scores. Quinn, Sutton and Proche each had over 100 yards receiving. Morris post-game that Hicks is tough and that he was very proud of his effort. Safety Mikial Onu was all over the field for the Mustangs’ defense. Onu recorded 14 tackles and broke up a pass. Morris complimented one of Onu’s biggest plays of the night, during which Onu tackled Skipper while scrambling. R.C. Cox also recorded double digit tackles. Morris said defensive back Jordan Wyatt gave the defense one of the most inspiring pep talks he had ever heard before the game. Wyatt made bowl eligibility the target of the team’s mindset, as he wanted the seniors to reach a bowl game before graduating. SMU’s three-headed monster at running back showed up in a big way. Xavier Jones got the largest share of the touches with 13 carries for 77 yards, but Braeden West capitalized on one of his two carries with a 75-yard explosive run. Ke’Mon Freeman shined in the red zone, punching in a touchdown and helping SMU run out the game clock late in the fourth quarter. The Mustangs will face undefeated No. 18 UCF Nov. 4 for homecoming. The game kicks off at 6:15 p.m.

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Eric Dickerson returns to SMU for Kid’s Camp EMMAKATE FEW Contributing Writer efew@smu.edu SMU and NFL football legend Eric Dickerson returned to campus for the third annual Eric Dickerson Foundation All-Star Kids Football camp Oct. 28 at Gerald Ford Stadium. Teammates from SMU’s legendary “Pony Express” era of 1980-1982 teamed up to coach approximately 200 of Dallas’ young athletes. Campers were led through a series of drills, inspirational huddles, and each received a T-shirt upon check-in. These campers, largely from Dallas’s inner-city schools, gained the unique experience of playing football on SMU turf under Dickerson’s valued leadership. “The most important thing about today is letting the kids have fun,” Dickerson said. “Many of them have never been on a college football field or had the opportunity to meet former players like myself, you know, us ‘old guys.’ At this age, we aren’t going to focus on having

them out here tackling. It’s more about them having a good time.” Dickerson, an essential component of the “Pony Express” backfield, played at SMU from 1979 to 1982. He was selected second overall in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams and later earned All-Pro, Pro Bowl, Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors. Dickerson became a member of the 2,000-yard rushing club in his second NFL season. No one has since rushed for more yards in a single NFL season. Dickerson was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999. Other former SMU football players from the “Pony Express” era served as coaches at the camp. They were recognized at halftime of the SMU vs. Tulsa game Friday evening. A close friend of Eric Dickerson during their three years playing together at SMU, Michael Carter, was volunteering for the secondtime as a coach for the kids camp. He was drafted by

the Los Angeles Raiders following his time at SMU and has maintained a close relationship with Dickerson ever since. “Eric does a lot for the community and giving back. Former teammates want to help him out in giving back and raising awareness for these kids and physical activity,” Carter said. “Lets get them off the couch and put in some work.” While many years have passed since sharing multiple Southwest Conference titles and national prominence, the teammates of SMU Football’s legendary “Pony Express” still show great camaraderie. Last year, Dickerson even hosted a large group dinner for around 30 former teammates before the event. The 2017 Eric Dickerson Foundation All-Star Football camp was a partnership between the Eric Dickerson Foundation, SMU Dad’s’ Club, and SMU Athletics. SMU Dads’ Club president Clint Tomlinson teamed up with Dickerson a few years ago to create this event to teach football and life skills

to young athletes from the Dallas inner-city area. SMU alumni, as well as different organizations in the Dallas area, have the opportunity to sponsor the event in a effort to give more inner-city kids the opportunity. The enthusiasm was contagious from the young athletes in attendance. A group of NFL-aspiring 12-year old athletes were ecstatic to kick field goals with Dickerson. Excited shouts ranging from “He’s here and he’s famous” to “He’s my hero” could be heard from the group huddle. The Eric Dickerson Foundation works to develop the nation’s youth by providing positive influences through youth sports, education and leadership. The Foundation works to build community partnerships with other non-profit organizations and schools. “It’s good to see these kids out here having a good time. That’s what today is all about,” Dickerson said.

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REVOLVE hosts first award show, commemorates fashion influencers MERRIT STAHLE Fashion Writer mstahle@smu.edu REVOLVE is the virtual home for a collection of over 500 of the world’s most coveted established and emerging brands in women’s and men’s designer apparel, shoes and accessories. The company will host its first award show, sponsored by E! Entertainment, to commemorate influencers who have boosted their sales. According to Women’s Wear Daily, influencers are responsible for 70 percent of the site’s revenues. The REVOLVE Awards will be Nov. 2 at Dream Hollywood. A winner will be selected in each of the following categories: YouTube Channel of the Year; Best Influencer Brand; BFFs of the Year; Best Beauty Influencer; Brand of the Year; #Couplesgoals of the Year and Influencer of the Year. Nominations were submitted on REVOLVE.com. As an avid fashion and beauty-blogger follower, I voted for my top picks, including Negin Mirsalehi as Influencer of the Year and Jen Atkin for Beauty Influencer of the Year. Mirsalehi is a glamorous Dutch blogger with 4.3 million Instagram followers. She was featured on Esquire’s “Women We Love of Instagram” and as Harper’s Bazaar Arabia cover star. Recently, she designed a watch in collaboration with CLUSE to reflect her personal style. Mirsalehi told Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, “I’ve always been curious about different people and cultures, which often inspires the way I dress.” Her worldly

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knowledge and impeccable style make her a remarkable candidate for the awards. I chose the beloved celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkins for Beauty Influencer of the Year. The celeb gained fame by styling the Kardashians’ hair among other celebrities including Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Lorde, Bella

and Gigi Hadid, and Gwen Stefani for a Vogue shoot. In 2014, she launched her digital magazine Mane Addicts. Shortly after, she launched her own haircare line Ouai in 2016. As one of the most in-demand hair stylists, it would be a disservice to not award her Beauty Influencer of the Year.

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Escada honors Dallas designer, blogger Kathy Fielder LISA SALINAS Fashion Editor lmsalinas@smu.edu Highland Park Village's Escada honored Dallas designer, blogger and socialite Kathy Fielder for her accomplishments and dedication to women empowerment Oct. 26. Ten percent of the store's sales at the event benefited the Orphan Outreach, a nonprofit organization with a mission to reach and help at-risk children worldwide. "Escada has graciously offered to give back a portion of the proceeds from the shopping tonight to Orphan Outreach, which is an organization that's close to Kathy. She does a lot of work with them outside of this," Fielder's publicist Gretchen Darby said."We decided that it would be great to partner all three organizations and give everyone the opportunity to shop in conjunction with Partners Card and give back to Orphan Outreach at the same time. Escada also showcased its Fall 2017 pieces at the event, including solid colored pantsuits, straight silhouettes and a blackfeathered dress. Fielder wore a black Escada jumpsuit, one of her favorite fall 2017 pieces. "I am smitten with this. Anyone can wear this; there's not a body type or height that can't wear this jumpsuit. It goes from day to night — you can easily wear this," Fielder said. Designer, manufacturer, mother, blogger, entrepreneur — Fielder wears many hats and proves women can really do it all. Fielder started her career as a manufacturer, which has evolved into her own soft goods line and a lifestyle blog.

"I own a manufacturing company, Isabella collection by Kathy Fielder, which is named after my daughter Bella. I have the longest running bedding collection at Neimans (Neiman Marcus). A lot of people don't actually know that about me," Fielder said. Fielder didn't stop there — she will soon partner with one of the top retailers in the nations. "I own a textiles company and I'm launching a branded Photo by Lisa Salinas line with QVC in March," Kathy Fielder wearing Escada Fielder said. Fielder's brands are unique in that she incorporates her family, making it more special for her and customers and buyers who relate to the brand. "Over the past few years, I had a couple of companies say, ‘Hey, where are you in this mix?’ and they said I have a really good story — my daughter's name being involved in the company and my mother is the head pattern maker," Fielder said. In addition to her brands, Fielder is a TV host and lifestyle blogger. "I do a segment on Designing Texas; it's called 'The Fielder Report.' It's a lifestyle segment — what's trending in lifestyle, design and what makes life a little more fabulous every day," Fielder said.

Christopher Bailey to exit Burberry LISA SALINAS Fashion Editor lmsalinas@smu.edu Burberry President and Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey will leave the luxury brand after 17 years according to reports Oct. 31. Bailey began his fashion career in 1994 at Donna Karan as a womenswear designer, followed by serving as senior designer at Gucci in 1996. Bailey joined Burberry in 2001. The England native is credited with transforming Burberry into the well-known luxury brand it is today, with revenues peaking at 2.5 billion pounds in 2014, according to The Business of Fashion. Bailey also helped the company move toward the digital direction. He oversaw “The Art of Trench,” a photo blog on the Burberry website featuring both men and women in trench coats of all styles and colors, highlighting one of Burberry’s signature pieces. Bailey looks forward to his future following his Burberry exit and will continue to work on

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projects in the fashion industry. “It has been the great privilege of my working life to be at Burberry, working alongside and learning from such an extraordinary group of people over the last 17 years,” Bailey said to The Business of Fashion. “I am excited to pursue new creative projects but remain fully committed to the future success of this magnificent brand and to ensuring a smooth transition.” Céline creative director Phoebe Philo is rumored to take Bailey’s position. Bailey will continue to serve as CCO and president of the brand until March 31, 2018.

Fielder's segment is an extension of her lifestyle blog, which offers advice on topics such as entertaining, cuisine and fashion. "My blog started two and a half years ago. It's actually my favorite Photo by Lisa Salinas thing that I do," Escada entrance display Fielder said. "I absolutely enjoy doing those posts and just sharing a way to make life a little more pleasant and beautiful and enjoy it." Empowering women and having a positive impact on others' lives motivate Fielder. She hopes to bring joy to people through her brands, advice and blogs. "You empower others by being empowered yourself, having a platform and bringing light to organizations and communities that are important and need attention," Fielder said. "That's really my mission: to just make life a little bit better every day and be kind, have a good time, enjoy each other because really, at the end of the day, that's all you have."

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What is protest really for? JOHN SULLIVAN Contributing Writer jcsullivan@smu.edu The right to protest is one of the freedoms of democracy that has always held a place of high honor within American culture. Every major milestone of American progress through history is decorated with examples of citizens organizing in protest to ensure that their voices are heard. Progress is seen as a product of conflict and the free competition of ideas. Without the liberty to organize and protest, that free interchange of ideas is put into jeopardy. But if you think the bulk of modern day protestors organize because of their great respect for American idealism and the democratic process, I’m sorry to say I think you are mistaken. There are some questions that can’t be answered by that more idealistic perspective on protest. Why, for example, does violence often seem to be present, whether overwhelming the original protest or threatening from the periphery? And where violence does start to overwhelm civility, why is it that, like a wildfire, it quickly devours the good intentions of the protestors who assembled there under the pretense of civil discourse? On Aug. 19, I walked down Young Street in downtown Dallas with these questions in mind. Various groups had been busy organizing a large protest to show solidarity in response to the recent Charlottesville riot that had been saturating the news cycle. Thousands were expected to attend, and I knew that in

order to try and get answers to these questions, I would need to experience this cultural phenomenon first hand. I wanted to be a part of the collective as the effects of Orwellian group think took hold and melded each individual together into the cacophony that comprised the mob. As I meandered along the road, I passed groups of protestors and counterprotestors, steadily increasing in number and all flocking in the same direction and talking excitedly with their fellow activists. The signs struck me first. Even from a distance, they could be seen on prominent display above the heads of those carrying them, like decorative weapons born for a special ceremony. If you were deep within the throngs of people, these signs eliminated any chance you might have had to observe anything looking outward. A glance in any direction would only reveal more big and bold letters assembled into various patterns, patterns repeated again and again in slightly different fonts and rearrangements. I looked at these signs with curiosity. The specific messages were ultimately unimportant for my purposes on that particular day, yet they still carried an almost tribal significance. The signs struck me as one of many different kinds of war paint people had donned in order to differentiate themselves: shirts with witty slogans, MAGA hats, rainbow face paint and Confederate flags. All served to signal to others which pack you called home – all were territorial markings competing with the many other outfits that swarmed around city hall.

The protest carried on, gaining momentum and energy as more warm bodies fueled the smoldering fire into an impassioned inferno. Over the distorted noise of the oration from the main podium coming through the loud speakers, I heard new voices echoing bluntly off of the courtyard steps. A group of men and women, dressed in all black, were marching in a hastily formed unit, spitting hastily formed collections of buzzwords and phrases. This presumably angry troupe was delivering its message with about the same degree of success as my logic professor attempting to hold my attention for more than six minutes. Articulate and thoughtful were not the first words that came to my mind, and as they continued their goose step around the perimeter of the crowd, I assumed that they would eventually conclude their litany of verbal condemnations. That is, until the crowds started to gather. Nobody in their right mind would have said that they were gathering around this feeble antifa collective because of the potency of their word choice. Yet the crowd continued to trickle away from the protest and toward this sideshow. The trickle became a steady flow, which quickly turned into a torrent, and within two minutes of this having begun, a police line had formed opposite our bandana-clad hooligans. The piercing flash of a police helicopter’s spotlight split the evening gloom, illuminating the spectacle. Armed with bullhorns and newfound strength of voice, the antifa group fed

glutinously on the attention that they had attracted. Fast forward thirty minutes, and sh*t had really started to hit the fan. The crowd had now splintered off into many subgroups, each centered on some bush-league demagogue leading them in a refrain that, despite its undoubtedly vacuous content, had begun to stir up a manic buzz of energy in the air. My own path led me hot on the trail of the boys in black, who, having given up on their clash with the cops, had led a gang of newly formed acolytes to the confederate statue of Robert E. Lee. The statue in question was taken down by the City of Dallas on Sept. 14. But on this day, the statue still stood strong and was flanked by a vanguard of particularly bold men (or men without a proper sense of self-preservation) bearing camouflage gear and Confederate flags. The armies had assembled. The great battle would soon begin. Within about 30 seconds of the two groups meeting, mounted police officers were forced to place themselves as a biological barricade to keep the sides off of each other’s throats. What ensued was a shouting match for the ages. From where I stood, those crowding the front lines appeared to be attempting to beat their opposition to death with the force of the words they were vomiting outward. The threat of violence was only slightly less noticeable than the palpable waves of self-righteous pleasure that seemed to pulsate outward from each faction as they maneuvered themselves onto their usual soap boxes. The spectators were cheering and jeering, patrons of (Continued on page 15)

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(Continued from page 14) a modern gladiatorial spectacle, and I was among them. I admit that I, too, felt immersed in the strong energy of the crowd. My critical reasoning took a back seat as my hitherto unnoticed craving for violence begged impatiently to be satiated. I could see the same phenomenon on the faces of those around me as well, as they leaned in expectantly, waiting for the situation to reach its climax. Fortunately, that climax never came. The police, in an excellent display of judgement, fully broke up the conflict just before it seemed about to

implode. As the crowd dispersed, I walked back toward my car, the afterglow of sweet adrenaline adding a particular bounce to my step as I went. I had found answers to my questions. Humans have not evolved beyond our animal roots. We crave conflict. We are territorial, and we have a biological urge to fight and to establish dominance. In a modern world, we cannot express this urge the way that nature intends. Instead, we seek other, more socially acceptable outlets for such base frustrations. I had felt those instinctual emotions strongly through this experience, just as I am

sure that everyone who had been gathered around that statue with me had felt those emotions. Protesting may, in theory, be an expression of American freedom and the right to free speech, and I would not question the importance of preserving this right. However, the form that protesting seems to have taken today is a much more honest and sinister reflection of human nature than the common narrative would have you believe.

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ADVERTISING DESIGNER: Create ads for area businesses, campus departments, and SMC publications on the Student Media team. You bring a passion for design and we will train the right work-study eligible student to use the software. All majors welcome. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Work directly with area business owners to bring their brands to campus in this commission-based job. Must have a strong work ethic, be available 10-15 hours per week, and be able to work an off-campus position. SALES ASSISTANT: Support sales and marketing departments with client outreach, preparing weekly classifieds section, database management, event prep and more. Clear phone communication a must for this position. All majors welcome. MARKETING MANAGER: Manage the Student Media advertising social media channels, create and pormote events, create campaigns to increase the reach of Student Media publications. All majors welcome. Great opportunity for hands-on marketing experience. Apply online at bit.ly/StudentMediaStaff or contact Candace Barnhill at cbarnhill@smu.edu for any of these positions.

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FOR RENT Furnished garage-apartment, 1-BDR/ bath/kitchen. All bills paid. W/D, Direct TV, WiFi, Covered Parking included. Near White Rock Lake/SMU. Owner Deputy Sheriff. $900/month. (214) 823-5558/ ghlocke@att.net.

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Meet Abby! Abby is a senior from Richardson, TX, majoring in oboe performance and psychology. Abby’s favorite place on campus is the P.O.D. at the Bonelli in Meadows because she can grab a quick bite to eat while hanging out with all of her friends. Abby plans to attend graduate school for oboe performance and go on to work for a professional orchestra. On campus, you can find Abby playing with the Meadows Symphony Orchestra and dancing with SMU’s Ballroom Dance Team.

ALL UTILITIES PAID! Walking distance to nearby restaurants, grocery store and movie theater. Very conveniently located close to SMU, downtown and lower Greenville. Features granite in kitchen and bathrooms, new light fixtures and a brick wood burning fireplace. Located in a gated community with 2 pools and access to an outdoor grill area. Rent includes electricity, water and trash. Email dfwfrenchrentals@gmail.com

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16 | Thursday, November 2, 2017

SMU Campus Weekly