November 20, 2017

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

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SMU bubble: Diversity from college to career KIM STRELKE Contributing Writer kstrelke@smu.edu The lead partner at a financial consulting firm in Dallas told SMU Associate Professor of Organizational Communication Owen Lynch that he will never hire a SMU student again.

After hiring two SMU interns in a row that were incapable of connecting with coworkers, talking to people from other backgrounds, or thinking outside of their privileged mindset, the employer could not imagine putting up with another student who would not do what they were hired to do.

Lynch, a professor in the Division of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs and a consultant for

a project manager, believes there is an SMU “bubble” and that the school tries to escape it.

“SMU was very good at pushing events and statistics that highlighted the diversity on campus so that students were at least aware of it,” Whitcomb said. “On the other hand, once you were in class it didn’t actually seem very diverse.”

“We make every effort to prepare students to interact in diverse environments,” Creston Lynch, Director of Multicultural Student Affairs, said in a phone interview. “It’s also important to equip our students with the capacity to impact society. They have to be able to work well in an office and be aware of opportunities and challenges that surround them.”

Whitcomb said her office is fairly diverse compared to her experience at SMU, with a wide array of ethnicities and personal

nonprofits and companies in the Dallas area, said the employer told him about the awful experience with SMU students because he was utterly fed up with the interns.

“SMU is well-known in the Dallas area, but it is being hindered by its lack of diversity,” Lynch said. “Our campus has the reputation for being a bubble and the workforce is not like that, so employers are seeing SMU students as individuals who won’t know how to relate to their coworkers and customers and will be incompetent and rude employees.”

A 2016 report by The Century Foundation stated that 96 percent of major employers say it is important that employees be comfortable working with colleagues, customers and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Diversity in this context includes race, socioeconomic status, age, gender, religious affiliation and other identifying factors. At SMU, 26.7 percent of undergraduate students identify as a minority race, 14.6 percent of undergraduates are international students, and 15 percent of undergraduate students identify as non-Christian.

Emmeline Whitcomb, who graduated from SMU in May and currently works at a Dallas-based market research firm as

styles. She said that her office was casual in attire and that on any given day, someone would be wearing raggedy jeans and a T-shirt.

“Going into my interview at this casual office, I felt like my interviewer might have had some preconceived ideas on what I would be like coming from SMU,” Whitcomb said. “I assumed they might think I was stuffy and pretentious in comparison to their office culture.”

Sara Langone, who also graduated from SMU in May, also believed her interviewers might have some preconceived ideas of SMU before she walked in — but in a positive way. She felt confident that SMU’s academic reputation would precede her when she interviewed for jobs in the management consulting field.

“Companies that I interviewed with had previously hired a lot of SMU grads,” said Langone, who majored in organizational communication and political science. “So, I knew that the name was well-respected. In other locations, I’m sure my experience would have been very different.”

Erin Granberry, a student who looked for a job in Dallas after graduating in May from Tulane University with a degree in engineering physics, found that Tulane was not as recognizable by

employers in the Dallas area. She felt that this lack of recognition was not always advantageous in her job search.

“Employers knew nothing about my major or school, and so some companies were more inclined to take students from schools that they knew well, like SMU,” Granberry said.

Tulane University has a larger African-American and a larger Jewish population than SMU, so Granberry was able to talk about her experience in a community that was very different and more diverse than her hometown — Houston — and her desired work location — Dallas.

“The general student was very different from me,” Granberry said. “It taught me to handle and be with a group of people different from me and what I’m used to.”

Lynch pointed out that the ability to interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds, such as Granberry’s, is important to employers.

“Cultural intelligence and the ability to communicate or interact across beliefs and personalities is a key quality,” Lynch said. “The more diverse the university a student comes from is, the more prepared they are going to look.”

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Student orgs bring international cultures to campus DOREEN QIN Contributing Writer dqin@smu.edu photo by Doreen Qin

An ISO member paints traditional Chinese calligraphy

SMU students had a chance to taste international food, watch various performances and win prizes Nov. 14 at the Hughes-Trigg Ballroom.

Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Delta Chi and International Student Scholar and Service presented “Around the World at SMU” to celebrate this year’s international education week on campus.

Tyler Jackson, an American student studying computer science, enjoyed experiencing diverse cultures at the event.

“I’ve been enjoying the beautiful show of each culture,” Jackson said. “Individuals try to welcome all together and show there is more at SMU than what is shown outside just in the picture.”

Several booths were set up at the ballroom entrance to showcase international items. Volunteers wrote Chinese calligraphy of students’ names, drew henna and taught

students Sahaja yoga.

Many clubs and associations from SMU and the surrounding area volunteered to perform Indian, Korean, Hispanic and Italian dances to expand cultural diversity.

“I am having a good time doing all the cultural things and all of the performances,” sophomore Isaiah Clone said.

People at the event included not only students, but also members from different organizations. They got to converse and work together.

“This event has a lot of moving parts, and it’s always helpful to get other people to join in,” said Kennedy Johnson, the president of the Nu Iota chapter of Delta Sigma Theta.

“It’s also very helpful that we get to know the members of Kappa Delta Chi.” All Around the World at SMU attracted over 250 students.

“We found that there weren’t any cultural events that a lot of people went to, so we wanted to make one,” Johnson said. “This is our second year to have this event and we plan to have it every year.”

The fight against hunger and homelessness in Dallas MERRIT STAHLE Contributing Writer mstahle@smu.edu “One day you’ll be applying for jobs. Imagine how hard that would be without internet… at some point you would feel isolation,” said Dallas Citizen Homeless Commission chair Kenn Webb.

Webb is one of the panelists who spoke at SMU Nov. 14 to discuss the problems of hunger and homelessness in Dallas.

In addition ot Webb, the Department of Sociology welcomed the following representatives from poverty-fighting organizations: Deanna Adams from CitySquare, Kenn Webb from Dallas Citizen Homeless Commission, Daniel Roby from Austin Street

Center, Christopher Lydick from Bonton Farms and Anna Kurian from North Texas Food Bank.

Panelists began the discussion by giving the audience a sense of how the homeless population feels.

“They really want to be treated with respect. They want dignity and they want to know somebody cares about them,” Webb said.

However, with Dallas’ growing homeless rate, even if every person without a home were housed tonight, more would be in need of a home tomorrow.

Last year, there were 30,000 evictions in Dallas.

Dallas has a severe affordable housing problem. However, inclusionary zoning is banned in the state of Texas. In cities like Washington D.C. and New York City, laws require a certain percentage of affordable housing.

Another major problem is the way the community categorizes the homeless.

“It’s a strange subject that we classify someone based upon their housing status…and then decide what are we going to do with ‘them,’” Roby said.

But the categorization doesn’t stop there: homeless people are further labeled by race. Seventy-two percent of people receiving help from the Austin Street Center are African-American, and Dallas’ population is 25 percent African-American.

“It’s a dialogue that within our system, were trying to have. Of course, there’s a lot of emotions and feelings that go into it,” Adam said.

Adams felt racism firsthand when she and her biracial daughter shopped at their local Wal-Mart.

“There’s a man at the door who checks everybody. If I go through, he doesn’t check me.

If my daughter goes through, she gets checked,” Adams said.

In addition to being judged on their skin color, homeless people are also judged by substance abuse disorders and criminal records.

Webb put the issue in perspective: “Should someone in Highland Park be kicked out of their house because they’re using drugs?”

So, how can SMU students play a part in aiding the homeless population in Dallas?

Panelists bounced ideas off each other.

One of the best ways to help is to understand the issue.

Roby suggested building a relationship with a homeless person at the Austin Street Center. Lydick advised serving the homeless at Bonton Farms as a volunteer. Either way, understanding a homeless person’s point of view is the best way to have a role in helping the Dallas community.

Alright Mustangs, it’s time to open your wallets and dish out for the ones you love. Not sure what to get them? We’ve made it a little easier on you with our top picks.

For the 21+ crowd

For the Foodie

Melissa Wong, Managing Editor

Andrew Appleby, Food Editor

Wondering what to get your friend who always throws a party? Or the amaetur bartender in your life? They probably already have enough wine and shot glasses, so check out these unique gifts. These pieces are conversation starters and will add fun to any bar cart or tabletop.

Garrett Popcorn: Large tins of mixed popcorn and the holiday season go hand-in-hand. This caramel-and-cheddar combination from Garret of Chicago is a perfect match that is both sweet and savory. The neon-orange layer of cheese dust that coats your fingertips is only an added bonus. $33

Geode Coasters: These coasters come in eight different colors and will add a pop of color to any room. Preserving furniture can also be an added bonus. A set of these would also make a great housewarming gift. $14 “Liquid Assets” Decanter: This “Liquid Assets” decanter would be perfect for your Cox friends. Also perfect for anyone who’s trying to show some respect to their wine. You can pair this gift with any bottle of wine that isn’t Two Buck Chuck. $56

Bleecker Bar Tools Set: The perfect gift for the mixologist in any group. With one- and two-ounce jigger cups, a strainer, stirring spoon and bottle opener, all with an antique brass finish, you’ll never have to watch your friend stir their drink with a used kitchen knife again. Include a bottle of spirits for added holiday cheer. Available at Pottery Barn. $59 Nordstrom

Liquid Assets decanter

Prosecco Pong: For your friend that always says he or she is too good to play beer pong! We all have one in our lives. This kit is set for all their classy party needs, or if they have an upcoming bachelorette party. Complete with neon-pink ping pong balls. $24.95 Packed Party Disco Drink Cup: For the friend who’s always posting Instagram boomerangs of her drinks. This product was the first item Packed Party ever created, and continues to be its best-selling item. These fun cups come in silver, gold and rose gold. $18 Frenchie and Bubbly Canvas Wall Art: Not exactly a drinking tool, but this painting would be the perfect background to a bar cart. If they’re not into frenchies, Oliver Gal offers other boozy-themed paintings such as Chaneland Hermes-themed champagne bottles. $116-$182

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“Frenchie and Bubbly” canvas

Zoku Slush and Shake Maker: If you’ve ever dreamed about homemade slushies, then look no further. Give a gift that makes milkshakes or slushies in minutes right on your countertop. Place this cup in the freezer for eight hours, then pour in any liquid and stir – the beverage freezes to the ideal consistency every time.

There’s even a Zoku recipe book filled with cool ideas for milkshakes, slushies and smoothies. Available at Williams Sonoma. $19.95 “State Bird Provisions: A Cookbook”: The debut cookbook from one of the nation’s most revolutionary and celebrated restaurants. This is a musthave cookbook for any chef who likes to get experimental in the kitchen. Brought to us by chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski of State Bird Provisions in San Francisco, this book has recipes guaranteed to interest any picky dinner-guests. Take my advice and make the potato chips with crème fraîche and cured trout roe before you gift the book. $25.50

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Melissa Wong, Managing Editor Ring Doorbell: The Ring doorbell is a motion-activated video doorbell that will send footage straight to the user’s cellphone. This doorbell is perfect for the parents constantly worrying about their package being stolen. If you’re running a little short on cash this holiday season, QVC offers the option to make five separate payments. $155 Yeti tumblers: These tumblers will keep their drinks warm on their commutes to work. They come in a 20-ounce and 30-ounce size. Both sizes come in seven different colors. The quality and capabilities of these tumblers will be sure to impress your parents. $35 Williams Sonoma Peppermint Bark: Williams Sonoma makes some of the most iconic peppermint bark. This gift would be sweet paired with some mugs and coffee. $29 MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check Two-Quart tea kettle: This gift doubles as a tea kettle and an art piece. If your mom is a fan of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, she’ll be sure to appreciate this gift as it is frequently seen in Kris Jenner’s kitchen. $105 SMU Coffee Mugs: Every time your parents drink out of these mugs they’ll remember what a thoughtful child they have! The SMU bookstore offers a variety of different mugs and you’ll be sure to find one that suits your parents’ taste.

For the beauty junkie

Melissa Wong, Managing Editor Foreo: This cleanser gently exfoliates the skin while targeting wrinkle-prone areas. Not only do you no longer need to worry/avoid buying pricey brush replacements, a single charge for this has lasted me up to four months. The Foreo comes in three different sizes, but I’ve found that the mini size works best and is at the perfect price point. $99 Sephora Favorites Skin Wonderland: This favorites set is an especially good deal from Sephora. It includes a mini Foreo (valued at $40) and a full size First Aid Beauty primer. The entire set is valued at $214 and includes familiar brands such as Fresh, Tarte and Kate Somerville. This set is great for giving whole or splitting up. $64 Belif Bestsellers On-The-Go Travel Kit: This set is great for your friend who always travels and worries about what flights might do to her skin. Belif is a Korean skincare brand that just launched in the U.S. This set comes with five items, a cleanser, eye cream, toner, moisturizer and serum. $20 Birchbox subscription: Give her a gift she’ll still be thanking you for months from now! You can choose a three,six-or-12 month subscription. These boxes come with an assortment of higher-end products from familiar brands, and some new brands to discover. $30-$110 GloPRO: This tool is the best way to get a microneedling treatment in the comfort of your own home. Dallas natives Jamie O’Banion and her father Dr. Terry James invented this product to help with fine lines and exfoliating skin. O’Banion once sold 22,000 units in the span of 22 hours on the Home Shopping Network. Great for your friend who loves new beauty technology. $199

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SMU Campus Weekly Don’t sweat the small stuff: A guide to stocking stuffers

For the Men

Alexis Julien Kopp, Interactive Editor

Riley Coven, Arts & Life Editor

Sitting on the floor in your Christmas pajamas and digging through the tiny goodies that appeared in your stocking overnight is a memory almost all of us can look back fondly on.

Now that you’re in college and attempting to become adults, it might be time for you to play Santa Claus. Here are a few ideas for the best stocking stuffers this year.

Google Home: Google’s latest technological achievement is the company’s personal in-home helper.

It’s capable of doing just about everything you need, including keeping a calendar, playing music and controlling the other devices in your home. It’s a great gift for anyone on the go. $129

Phone Case: Nothing says “I care about you” more than a protective case for your loved one’s phone.

Go cutesy with a phone case from Forever21, sturdy with an Otterbox or get creative and customize your own phone case with Casetify.

UGG Slippers: One of the most underrated companies when it comes to menswear is UGG. Their men’s slippers are especially comfortable as well as durable, so it’s a gift that will last. $80-$250 Acqua Di Gio by Giorgio Armani: Cologne is always a great gift for a guy, and there’s nothing better than Acqua Di Gio. It looks nice and smells great, a winning combo for a cologne. $48-$118 Lululemon’s Surge Warm Long Sleeve: Lululuemon isn’t exactly known for their masculine items, but don’t let that fool you.

They offer some very high-quality products for men and this shirt in particular is a great winter surprise. $98

Tile Mate

Tile Mate – Key finder. Phone finder. Anything finder: Tile Mate is the perfect stocking stuffer for your forgetful friend. It’s a tiny Bluetooth tracker you can hook onto a key ring, place in a purse or backpack, and even find your phone when it’s on silent. $25 10-Foot Long Charging Cable: This extra-long cable folds into a nice surprise at the bottom of a stocking. Amazon typically offers three charging cables for $14. That’s all of your stocking stuffer shopping done in one place without breaking the bank.

Guzzle Buddy

Guzzle Buddy turns a wine bottle into a drinkable glass.

Guzzle Buddy: A funny gift for your wino friends and family members. Attach the Guzzle Buddy onto a wine glass and look classy while you drink straight from the bottle. There’s even a Guzzle Buddy for your favorite beer drinkers. Cheap, funny and guaranteed to be a hit after Christmas dinner. $25

Glencairn Whisky Glasses: Every man needs a quality set of whisky glasses to sit with by a roaring fire in the winter months. Glencairns are especially great and work for just about any occasion. $23

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SMU Campus Weekly A Girl’s Best Friend

For Your Fashionable Friend

With every holiday season comes the influx of sugary treats, gatherings of friends and family, and, of course, the stress of picking out the perfect gifts for your loved ones.

The pressure of selecting a gift that expresses how much you love your best friend is always a challenge for girls. Here’s a few gift ideas for a girl’s best friend:

Shopping for your most stylish friend can always be a hitor-miss. You don’t know if they already have the item (and have been hiding it to wait for the perfect outfit opportunity) or if they’ll completely hate it. These gifts are both one of a kind and she’ll be sure to reuse them.

Olivia Pitten, Sports Editor

Melissa Wong, Managing Editor

Gray Malin iPhone Case: Gray Malin recently turned some of his most famous photographs into iPhone cases. For the girl who has always wanted a Gray Malin print in her home, repping him on her iPhone is the next best thing. These iPhone cases are offered for the 6, 7, 8 and X. $49-$54

J. Crew Medium Pouch in Calf Hair and Leather: This clutch is similar to the iconic Clare V. clutch, but without the price tag. The tasseled zipper adds a fun touch and it’ll suit her New Year’s Eve outfit needs. J. Crew also offers the option to monogram it with your initials. $59.50

Kate Spade

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Leather Phone Card Carrier: This cute Kate Spade phone accessory is not only stylish, but practical. A girl on the go always needs the essentials—ID, credit card and smartphone—on her at all times. This affordable gift combines them all in one leather little package. This case pocket comes in three colors: black, deep plum and midnight blue. $28 Polaroid Camera: A colorful Polaroid camera is the perfect way for your best friend to capture your favorite memories together. The instant printing feature allows your photos to be in your fingertips in seconds. Include some cute Polaroid film to make the gift even more unique! $70

Comfortable Robe: Every girl needs her time to unwind and a plush robe, like this one from Nap, is the perfect outfit oasis. This lightweight robe is versatile year-round and comes in a variety of colors to suit every style. Add a pair of plush Nap slippers or a spa gift card to extend your generosity! $70

Fitbit bangle: This stylish accessory will track your best friend’s daily steps and exercise while adding sparkle to every outfit. The Fitbit bangle comes in stainless steel gold or silver to match their personal style. The Fitbit bangle comes in two sizes to ensure a perfect fit. $100

Monogrammed passport/luggage tag set: This personalized gift is both cute and useful for your jet-setting best friend. The bright pink color will stand out in every airport. And the best part? Every time she travels she’ll think of you and keep you close to heart. $73

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Burberry Half Mega Fashion Wool Fringe Scarf: This new Burberry scarf offers a cheaper alternative to the company’s classic cashmere scarf. The fringe adds an updated touch while maintaining the classic Burberry look. $295

Free People Mini Skirts: Free People offers a variety of mini skirts in velvet, denim, and corduroy. These skirts pair perfectly with overthe-knee boots and can be worn for a night out. Most Free People skirts are at a great price ranging from $50-$70.

Vita Fede

Vita Fede Original Titan Bracelet: Vita Fede Titan bracelets are casual enough to wear as an everyday bracelet, but add an edgy touch. You can go with the classic Titan, or check out the other options such as a mini Titan. These bracelets are great for stacking or wearing alone. $275

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Athletics gone academic Meet Lisa Rawlins, the academic counselor for SMU Athletics CAITLIN WILLIAMSON Contributing Writer cwilliamson@mail.smu.edu Tension fills the Loyd AllSports Center on a typical afternoon. Athletes ascend the staircase, preparing for practice. Coaches hustle to install game plans while administrators recruit.

In this moment, you can feel the pressure of an athletic department with the goal to win.

But what about the additional stress on the left defensive tackle who has a chemistry exam tomorrow?

Where is the focus of the point guard who has a big game and a term paper due next week?

Enter Lisa Rawlins, director of the Academic Development of StudentAthletes (ADSA) and lead academic counselor for the SMU football team.

Rawlins, a former Canadian basketball player and Fresno State collegiate equestrian, has led the ADSA since its inception seven years ago.

Rawlins said she chose this profession because she has the knowledge and collegiate athletic experience to assist student-athletes in achieving their goals.

“I felt comfortable in the field and did not want to leave the field of athletics,” Rawlins said. “I didn’t have the easiest time throughout school, so I always felt that what my advisor did for me, I could do for somebody else.”

Rawlins said that while competing at Fresno State, she benefited from an amazing academic advisor and she would never feel like she had a dull, unrewarding

job if she could provide similar support and guidance for student-athletes.

The smile on her face when discussing the ADSA reveals the passion and dedication Rawlins brings to her student-athletes.

ADSA’s mission is to help student-athletes with their school work through tutors, academic mentors and reading and writing specialists.

The department guides athletes by providing support and direction for off-the-field success. The department has more than 50 tutors and three reading and writing specialists. Because of the number of practices and amount of travel throughout the football and basketball seasons, tutors sometimes go on the road with the athletes, helping them maintain their schoolwork and educational goals, while they also prepare for performance on and off the field or court.

As the lead Academic Counselor for football, Rawlins travels with the team to away games and even visits the team hotel on Fridays to make sure educational plans are maintained and supported.

Rawlins has a personal connection to the players because she has experienced life as a collegiate athlete and understands their daily challenges.

“I think I just get it. I speak their language in terms of I know what their day was: getting up early, having a structure all day, not having free time, so I’ve lived it, I’ve walked it. It’s not as though they can say I don’t get it,” Rawlins said. Rawlins can also call on the student-athlete experience of her husband,

Reggie, a basketball player at Sam Houston State.

The success of the tutoring system falls not only on Rawlins, her staff and the athletes, but also on the coaches.

Rawlins said coaches play a vital role and asserts that if the coaches “don’t back you, it doesn’t work and that’s just the bottom line.” She said coaches have to understand the importance of the athletes’ education and support the efforts to help an athlete succeed both on- and offthe-field. For academic advising to work properly, a teamwide approach must be employed.

Rawlins’ inspirational life from collegiate basketball player and equestrian rider to now marathon runner and dedicated educator demonstrates to the SMU community a strong, confident, powerful woman with a passion for helping others achieve their academic goals.

She absolutely loves her job in helping provide the student-athletes with the resources to win both on and off the field.

Rawlins’ mission requires not only passion about what she does, but also an appreciation for the strong bonds she develops with the students with whom she works.

To Rawlins, an “A” on an exam can be much more important than scoring that touchdown on Saturday night.

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DANIEL MUEHRING Contributing Writer dmuehring@smu.edu Only hours after his initiation into the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity at Texas State Nov. 12, Matthew Ellis was pronounced dead by medical authorities.

Preliminary investigations suggest alcohol poisoning as the cause of death. Ellis was the fourth pledge or newly initiated member to die from an alcohol-related fraternity event this year.

Previous deaths this year included Andrew Coffey at Florida State, Maxwell Gruver at LSU and Tim Piazza at Penn State.

I was going to write this article about Andrew Coffey, who passed away earlier this month from a similar cause, but Ellis’ death has solidified the need to address this issue.

2017 is now the deadliest year for alcohol-related fraternity deaths since 2008, when four pledges died from alcohol poisoning.

In the past decade, more than 25 pledges have died either during or shortly after their pledge process – almost all of them due to alcohol poisoning.

Two main goals of fraternity life are developing lifelong bonds and

encouraging members to become better men through fulfilling various principles.

As a member of a fraternity, I can say that fraternities can, and in some cases do, live up to this goal.

My fraternity brothers are some of the best people I’ve met on campus, and they hold me accountable daily to constantly improve my selfimage as a man and student.

However, Greek life – more specifically, fraternity life, as fraternities undoubtedly cause the majority of Greekrelated deaths – can be a harsh environment where young, impressionable students looking for a place to belong are thrust into situations where their eligibility to join an organization depends on forced alcohol consumption.

Who can point to the principle of brotherhood that forced alcohol consumption fulfills?

Is it constructive to have associate members poison themselves under the guise of a “bonding experience which will make them closer in the end?”

Alcohol is not the only thing that should be withdrawn from the pledge process – paddling, humiliation and servitude come to mind – but any

activity that introduces alcohol into an environment where pledges are incentivized to prove themselves worthy of membership is inherently wrong.

Shame on any chapter that believes this is a viable way to turn their associate members into better men.

For those in the SMU community involved with organizations that participate in such acts, please do not be afraid to report this behavior to the appropriate authorities.

It may not be this year or the next, or even within your undergraduate career.

I can assure you, though, that inaction to report this behavior will cause harm to someone down the line who wishes to join your organization.

Of course, most, if not all, of the schools involved in these events have suspended or banned Greek life, as others have in the past.

Some new rules surrounding new member education processes will be proposed and accepted.

However, this is not enough; the continuing deaths prove as much.

It is time for a radical change in the way fraternities educate and accept new members into their

brotherhoods. Labeling these deaths as tragic, isolated incidents is inappropriate.

The deaths are a result of our collective inaction and lack of accountability toward our brothers, chapters and ourselves.

While hundreds of thousands of undergraduate men run responsible, honorable chapters and organizations, a significant minority of the fraternal community conducts itself inappropriately and subjects its new members to activities that end up costing lives.

We can and must do better if fraternity life should exist and thrive in the future.

Universities can only do so much, considering these continuing tragedies, before the logical outcome is to ban all Greek life indefinitely.

If that day comes, we should be mad not at college presidents and student life administrators, but ourselves.

Daniel Muehring is a senior majoring in Economics, Public Policy and Statistical Science. He is a brother of SMU’s Mu Delta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.

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‘Murder on the Orient Express’ features talented cast ELLEN CASE Contributing Writer ecase@smu.edu Agatha’s Christie story of “Murder on the Orient Express” is a tale that has been retold since the book was originally published, featuring a stranded train, a group of mysterious and colorful characters and the world’s best detective.

Famous Hollywood directors have tackled the mystery, as well as British television directors.

Most well-read audiences already know the ending.

Veteran actor and director Kenneth Branagh had to bring a story with such elaborate history and a wellknown conclusion while giving audiences a reason to be interested.

Hercule Poirot, Christie’s famous and beloved detective, is invited by a friend to take the Orient Express train from Istanbul.

On the train, he meets the mysterious first-class passengers also traveling on the train, including a businessman with his butler and secretary, a governess, a doctor, a princess and her maid, a Count and his wife, a missionary, a professor and a salesman.

When a passenger is murdered, it is up to Poirot (and his mustache, which deserves credit) to find the culprit.

Branagh brings Christie’s world to the big screen in a unique and colorful way.

The cinematography is alive and original, colorfully showcasing the dusty and exotic streets of the Middle East to the tall and snowy mountains, where the

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derailed, richly furnished train stands still.

The costumes also play into the story with details and colors that draw the eye to both the setting and the story.

One of the strongest aspects of the film is the cast. Branagh brings wit to Poirot’s extreme intelligence and is the main source of the film’s laughs.

Johnny Depp is sly as the businessman Rachet while Josh Gad gives a grand, dramatic turn as his secretary. Dame Judi Dench blesses the audience with her presence as the Princess and Tony Award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. plays his doctor in a suspicious manner.

However, Michelle Pfeiffer and Daisy Ridley shine most.

This year has marvelously marked the return of Pfeiffer and, as usual, she does not disappoint.

Her role as a husbandhunting American is one of the most interesting and intriguing parts of the film and reminds the world of what they have missed.

Ridley, in her first live-

action role since coming to the world’s attention in “Star Wars Episode VII,” shows a more dramatic side as the governess Mary Debenham, whose relationship with Poirot is an interesting piece of the story.

Although Branagh does a good job of keeping to Christie’s story without extending it, the film lacks much contemporary interest.

While classic lovers of British literature (or television) will delight in Branagh’s adaptation, viewers unfamiliar with the British writer or disinterest in period dramas will be lost. Furthermore, with a cast as large as the one on the Orient Express, many members’ performances in the film are barely noticeable.

The film brings style and a new, bold take on a classic novel with daring cinematography and a talented cast, all with an invincible mustache.

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British Vogue Editor-in-Chief debuts first issue under tenure MERRIT STAHLE Fashion Writer mstahle@smu.edu Edward Enninful took over as Editor-inChief of British Vogue magazine in August 2017 following Alexandra Shulman's 25-year tenure. Enninful was born in Ghana and moved to London with his family at a young age before taking on various leadership roles in the fashion industry.

He was named fashion director of British magazine i-D at 18 years old. Enninful was also a contributing editor to both Vogue Italia and American Vogue, and he took over as the Fashion and Style Editor of W Magazine in 2011.

Enninful now is the 11th Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue. However, he is the first male, person of color and gay editor. He represents diversity in Britain and now is able to reflect that on the magazine as well. British Vogue recently published its first issue under Enninful's editorship, the December 2017 issue, with feminist, activist and Ghanaian-

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British model Adwoa Aboah on the cover.

“I present to you the British Issue: a tribute to our country and to a group of people who brilliantly represent it, both at home and on the world stage,” Enninful said in his Editor’s Letter.

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The issue is dedicated to the people of Britain and spotlights some of the most impactful individuals in Britain today, including Victoria Beckham, literary star Zadie Smith and Christopher Bailey of Burberry. Enninful also assembled a section of “Love Letters to Britain” from stars like Cara Delevingne and Zayn Malik.

By having a platform at the magazine,

Enninful said he hopes to continue to make a connection between fashion and all people of Britain and around the world.

“Fashion is a conversation, the continual dialogue between you, the Vogue reader, and the times we live in, fusing fashion with art, politics and society,” Enninful said in his Editor’s Letter.

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