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MC Mattioli, the comeback kid
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World BÉZIERS, France— French police arrested five Russians in the southern town of France after explosives were allegedly found near a sports stadium Tuesday. The five suspects are currently being held in custody for questioning. HONG KONG— The 2015 annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey ranked Hong Kong as the most unaffordable housing market. The study showed a median priced home in HK was 17 times its median pretax household income.
National WASHINGTON D.C. — A man accompanied by a woman opened fire on a Metro bus in the District Monday night. Approximately 40 people were on the bus when the man fired and two men were injured after engaging in a verbal altercation. The men, aged 21 and 47, were shot in the hand and thigh. Both men were taken to the hospital.
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President R. Gerald Turner joins students attending the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Walk Monday.
SMU community celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy christina cox Assignments Editor @_christinacox_ The SMU community celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the annual Commemorative Unity Walk. A crowd of about 60 people gathered in Hughes-Trigg Student Center to listen to speeches and songs before embarking on their march down the Boulevard. Students, faculty, staff and administration sang freedom songs like “This Little Light of Mine” and “Wade in the Water” as they marched. “We walk in memory of what happened at the time,” President R. Gerald Turner said. “We’re
looking forward too. Anything that has to do with human life is never a beginning and an end; it’s a process.” Those in attendance agreed with Turner’s statement. Senior Tyrell Russell spoke to the crowd challenging them to fight against oppression and stand up against injustice today, just as Dr. King did during his time. “When I think of the legacy of Dr. King I think of something that is relevant to SMU and that is coalition building,” Russell said. Russell saw this element of coalition in the movie “Selma,” released earlier this month. Those who participated in the freedom marches in “Selma” were from all walks of life and racial backgrounds, Russell said.
“That’s what it’s about,” he said. “Just because one people are oppressed that doesn’t mean that it’s just for them.” The commemorative walk not only celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but also sparked conversations of race relations. Senior Ender Barillas had similar ideas about the state of the country today. “There is a lot of diversity, which is great,” he said. “This country is very accepting of this diversity, but sometimes it’s not.” Barillas believes that there are several parallels between what happened in “Selma” and what is happening now in places like Ferguson. “MLK was an important figure because of the courage
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AUSTIN — Greg Abott took the oath of office at the Capitol Tuesday. A motorized platform raised Abbott to give his speech to 17,000 expected guests. Abott reiterated campaign promises and saluted his precedor, Rick Perry, who stepped down after 14 years.
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QUEENS, NY.— A 22 yr. old woman from Valley Stream died in a car crash in Queens Tuesday morning. Identified woman Patina Deygoo rode in the backseat of a Nissan crashing into a tree headed eastbound on Nassau Expressway near the exit of John F. Kennedy International Airport. Two other victims identified at the scene were unnamed 26-year-old women.
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he showed to disrupt the nature of the [society] he was in,” Barillas said. Barillas and Russell challenged the audience and asked each of them a hard question: How do I get involved in the fight? “Especially on a campus where the slogan is ‘World Changers Shaped Here,’” Russell said. President Turner ended the opening statements by thanking Dr. King for his work and impact on America. “What he did for the rest of the country is remove the burden of having to carry that indefensible load for so long [… ] being free of hatred is a tremendous gift,” Turner said. “That’s a gift he had in mind for each of us.”
President Barack Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union address Tuesday. He discussed many key issues from the Ebola outbreak to gay rights to bipartisanship in Congress. Here’s a rundown of the biggest points the President made. 1) Environment: Obama labeled climate change as one of the greatest threats to future generations. With rising global temperatures, changing environmental policy is crucial. “I’ve heard some folks try to dodge the evidence by saying they’re not scientists,” Obama said. “But you know what? I know a lot of really good scientists.” 2) Net neutrality: The Sony hack has convinced the President to increase cyber security across the nation. Obama promised to keep the internet free and open for everyone. In this digital age, privacy and freedom has never been a more important issue. “No foreign nation, no hacker, should be able to shut down our networks, steal our trade secrets, or invade the privacy of American families, especially our kids,” Obama said. 3) Education: The President believes America is falling behind the world in
How to score an internship this summer Daniela Huebner Online Editor @damielahuebner
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The SMU class of 2018 pose for the traditional photo before attending convocation.
A first-years’ look at college and SMU Adriana Ibanez Contributing Writer @adrianafernandez A red sports backpack with a white mustang and SMU logo on it. It’s what starts it all. Every prospective student receives one of the backpacks upon their arrival at SMU for a tour of campus. As they walk through the University’s grounds, these red bags automatically identify them as visitors who might ultimately choose SMU for their four-year college experience.
Ross Miller, now a first-year, still wears the red SMU backpack he received the day he toured school. The 18-year-old came all the way from Los Angeles and says the first thing he noticed was the campus’ beauty. “I was just really taken aback by how pretty it was,” Miller said. The campus’ size, rather than its looks however, was what impressed him the most. The aspiring political science major really enjoys seeing familiar faces due to the school’s small
student body. Even though he admits to feeling a bit homesick, this feature has given him a sense of community during his first semester at SMU. “The campus is so small you get to know a good group of people,” he said. That sense of community is what SMU tour guide and senior Elishah Ramos likes to emphasize when he shows prospective students around campus.
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It’s officially second semester and you know what that means: it’s time to build that résumé of yours and start applying for summer internships. Internships are a great way to get a feel for the type of job you want in the future. You might, for example, think you want to be an astronaut until you start interning at NASA and realize you’re afraid of heights. But whether your dream is to fly through space, crunch numbers or break out as an artist, an internship can lead you to discover what you’re truly passionate about. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when applying this year: DO start working on a résumé early in the year. The Hegi Family Career Development Center is a great resource that can help you perfect your résumé and format it to meet the standards for any internship application. Be mindful of what’s important. That tenth grade science fair award, while impressive, is probably not worth mentioning.
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Students start looking for summer internships throughout second semester.
DON’T skip the cover letter. Most internship applications will say that submitting a cover letter is optional, but it is definitely highly recommended. A cover letter is your one chance to make a lasting impression on employers and stand out among a stack of applications. DO clean up your social media. Most hiring agencies will look you up on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, so make sure you present yourself well online and remove any posts that could paint you or the company you are applying for in a bad light. DON’T wait until the last minute to apply. Internships during the summer are
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WEDNESDAY n JANUARY 21, 2015 Runway
Commentary
Golden Globes kick off award show fashion season The best looks
Caucasian models dominate the runway.
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Model diversity is lacking on the fashion runways Ashley Wali Contributing Writer anwali.com It’s the simplest statements that make the biggest impact. Fashion Week was replete with monochromatic runway presences, both in clothing and in models. This lack of diversity has been a perennial problem in the fashion industry for at least the past 15 years, at home and abroad. While the “white out” years that have blemished the industry appear to be on their way out, not much has changed. In an age where transgender model Andreja Pejic can front campaigns to public approval, racial diversity concerns in fashion should be an archaic contention. But the business is still laden with inequality, particularly in the modeling arena. “It really comes down to supply and demand with anything in fashion,” said Brenda Gomez, director of Dallas-based modeling agency Wallflower Management. “Once a designer or retailer makes a choice about diversifying, all will follow.” Bethann Hardison, a former model, agency owner and activist, instigated a series of panel discussions on the subject of diversity. Last year, Hardison, Somaliborn Iman and British Naomi Campbell joined forces to form the Diversity Coalition, an organization that pushes for diverse runways. The Diversity Coalition plans to monitor castings and shows in hopes of ameliorating the situation. New York Fashion Week’s Fall/Winter 2014 collections might have introduced a crop of new trends, but the faces weren’t anything new. According to Jezebel’s NYFW racial diversity report, based on the 148 runway shows, a total of 4,621 looks were presented. Of those looks, models of color wore only 985. This yields about 79 percent of the looks being worn by white models. “There is some great diversity in the industry itself. But bigger companies cater to a specific clientele and that clientele wants to see themselves,” said John Piermarini, owner of Piermarini
Boutique in Snider Plaza. “Let’s just use beautiful people and not 14 models who all look the same.” The issue is not only connected to the deficit of diverse models, but also the industry’s complacent attitude. Designers who select an all-white cabine, the chosen group of models, are, quite simply, incognizant because they fail to realize that the world no longer looks that way. It’s truly a regression from the ‘70s, when African American models were prized on runways. Hubert de Givenchy was noted for having the first cabine with all African American models, and Yves Saint Laurent used African American models liberally in his Paris shows. A handful of designers have refused to rely on the blinkered sensitivities of Caucasian-centric casting directors. Tom Ford and Diane von Furstenberg, for instance, have consistently shown considerably integrated runways. Riccardo Tisci casts on the streets of New York and sifts through hundreds of Polaroids each season, and his Givenchy shows have become a platform for models of color. Rick Owens staged his spring show with a performance of step teams from historically African American sororities, turning out to be one of the most vibrant fashion spectacles in years. But the question remains: is it really the brands’ own desire to hire these models, or is the pressure of activism influencing casting decisions? What several fail to realize is that this change is also good for business. Unlike the stringent diktats of years past, fashion and its influence are no longer confined to a select few cities. Couture, while resplendent, cannot keep a design house alive – even with hearty infusions from its core clients, who mostly live in Asia and the Middle East. The industry has been quick to find new Asian models in response to the flourishing Chinese demand for luxury goods. Simultaneously, affluent markets on the rise in countries like Angola and Mozambique mean that fashion companies that don’t sanction global imagery are strategically incompetent.
The most astounding aspect of the persistent deficiency in diversity is that there have been no palpable repercussions for those who still see colorless runways as a suitable form of artistic expression. In Europe, Phoebe Philo of Céline, Raf Simons of Dior and many others have presented entire collections using no minority models. According to model Doa Jafri, there are still several designers and casting agents who remain peculiarly blind to minority models, or unmoved by the notion that fashion has a race problem. The way we look is a product. The majority of the U.S. is very isolated and not exposed to colored people,” said Jafri, who is a Pakistani-Indian model signed with Wallflower Management. “If you look at any big campaign with a colored girl, the brand is usually a little more ghetto.” The fashion industry has consistently come under fire for its perpetuation of the portrait of female perfection. While the industry is not solely responsible for these issues, the lack of diversity has implications beyond the industry. Not only is this uniformity boring audiences rigid, it’s making it all too easy for the public to feel alienated from the industry as a whole. According to Gomez, this lack of diversity is critical, as fashion is where many young women cultivate their idea of beauty. “This has always been an issue within our industry,” said Gomez. “There are broader implications. What’s good about a little African American or Hispanic girl growing up thinking that the beauty ideal is blonde hair and blue eyes?” To the designers who say they cast white models for aesthetic reasons: does that mean clothes don’t look good on people of color? It’s simple – when a woman sees someone that looks like them, it makes them feel that they belong. We’re in a time where new global markets have flourished and multiethnic beauty is what the world is interested in seeing. The upper echelon of fashion must realize that it’s a big world out there – one that looks quite different than the girls currently walking down runways.
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Emma Stone kills it on the red carpet. Every year she delivers flawless fashion and is very seldom found on any kind of worst dressed list. This year she shined in a bedazzled Lanvin jumpsuit with an oversized bow and train on the back. Well done Miss Stone, well done.
When you are married to someone as ridiculously good looking as Channing Tatum, you cannot spare to look subpar. And Jenna’s lemon Carolina Herrera gown made her look anything but. Paired with a mirrored clutch, this ensemble was the perfect post-baby look for her.
Sienna Miller British darling Sienna Miller took the plunge in this dramatic v-neck Miu Miu gown at last weekends award show. The fabulous embellishments elevated this champagne colored gown to pure perfection and the slight high-low train was trendy, but still effortlessly sophisticated.
The average looks
Emily Blunt There is nothing wrong with Blunt’s dress, there is just nothing great about it. This Grecian Micheal Kors gown is far too safe and her Lorraine Schwartz jewelry doesn’t help it enough to make it worth remembering.
Claire Danes Danes’ Valentino gown is, in theory, gorgeous. What has me stumped, however, is how such a great gown looks so drab on the slim actress. It looks like she is swimming in the ovewheleming fabric, leaving me to wonder if its the camera or the dress that adds on 10 pounds.
Kristen Wiig Wiig works the boho-chic look normally, but this Delphine Manivet gown doesn’t belong on the red carpet. The understated look doesn’t do her any favors, and, like Danes’ look, only leaves her looking drowned in delicate fabrics.
The horrible, no good looks
Lena Dunham Whoever dresses Dunham needs a serious talking to. She disappoints on every red carper she steps onto and I’m losing whatever little interest I ever had in her. Why Lena, why?
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Melissa McCarthy Funny lady McCarthy fell flat with this atrocious look. This resembles a horrible Hot Topic prom dress that should never see the light of day, and certainly not a red carpet.
Kiera Knightley It pains me to see a bad Chanel look, but there is no saving this dress. Even without the horrendous butterfly cuff on her wrist, this gown would not be suitable for an event of this caliber.
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extremely competitive and many companies begin the hiring process early on in the year. Be smart and get your name noticed early on. DO be proactive and follow up. Call and ask for the human resources department and ask if they received your application. It shows employers
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Students majoring in the arts such as acting attend classes in Meadows School of the Arts.
What will our SMU actors do? JUSTINE MCGREGOR Contributing Writer jmcgregor@smu.edu Senior theatre major Dylan Bare sits at the help desk of Hughes-Trigg where he works, explaining the types of characters he hopes to play in film and television one day. The nice guy, the slacker, the stoner, the musician, the songwriter are all in his repertoire. Because he already has a yearlong contract with an agent, it won’t be long until Bare launches his acting career fresh out of the SMU Meadows School. But what happens when you’re about to graduate into a profession where only 8 percent of actors have work at any given time? What will SMU’s own theatre graduates end up doing with odds like that? Well, they will likely have to support themselves another way while waiting for their big break. In Meadows, theatre professors go out of their way to give students the tools they need to make a living in the arts. While graduates work to make it, they will be doing everything from working retail to launching their own businesses, and working in sales, all while auditioning or not. “You have to know how to survive in the market,” said Director of Arts Entrepreneurship and Assistant Professor of Practice James Hart. Bare plans to move to Los Angeles and work retail until hopefully becoming a reader for a casting director while he acts. His long-term goal is to financially support himself doing film and television acting. The goal of professors in Meadows is to help students graduate and find acting work, even though this can be difficult. Hart, who was a theatre major at SMU didn’t feel like he learned how to exactly do that. “Even though I learned a huge amount, I never learned how to make a living from my art,”
he said. Now students seem to think that they can, even if it means they need to have a side job at first. “SMU has done a great job making me a competitive theatre artist,” said Bare. Senior theatre major Seun Soyemi plans to open a juice bar when he graduates, while at the same time pursuing an acting career. Though he has no business experience, he thinks SMU has given him the creative energy to be successful in whatever he pursues. “I think I can take whatever is in here,” Soyemi said, touching his hand to his heart, “and turn it into energy I can use for all of my pursuits.” Theatre major, Mitchell Presas, who also has a double minor in business and arts entrepreneurship, plans to use the skills he has honed with his major to work in sales. He is thinking of selling insurance or possibly being a business consultant. He also plans to co-launch a company called Boozer Cruiser that is an uber-like delivery service for liquor stores. “Performance art is actually so applicable to so many different contexts and careers,” said Presas. Division of Theatre of Coordinator Bobbie Lay, also commented on all of the job possibilities that theatre majors have when they graduate. “A few of our students go to law school, some become ministers, some begin to teach and others work in the film industry doing things other than acting, like directing, producing or even set design.” For those that want to continue acting the tricky part about starting off is that you have to gain momentum to get hired. While you wait you have be doing something else to support yourself that has the flexibility for taking auditions as they come. There seems to be a pattern that actors don’t really start
to get consistent work until about 10 years into their career, if they even get any at all explained Hart. “It is just so competitive.” One of the reasons it can be so cut-throat is the amount of people without training that infiltrate the industry and make it harder for those with talent and skill to be found. SMU however has certainly done its part in churning out students who have successfully made acting careers for themselves. Some notable alumni include Kathy Bates, Lauren Graham, Powers Boothe and many more. However before a career can reach that point, actors have to keep themselves afloat somehow. It takes so much to be discovered, including perseverance, talent, practice of the craft, the right look, connections, and being in the right place at the right time explained Hart. “But having a technical training certainly helps.” Even if a graduate has to wait tables while they wait for their big break, there does seem to be a consensus that SMU generally has been a place that has given them the tools they need to succeed with their majors. Presas, who is a student of Hart’s, said that the best lesson was in his Hero Adventure class, a course that teaches a philosophical approach to entrepreneurship. Hart “taught us that the only guarantee that life guarantees is that there are no guarantees, so why take a safer route because it’s not technically safer in whatever market you enter,” said Presas. “I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for SMU.” Bare and Soyemi certainly agreed. “Post grad is such a weird place for actors, dancers and artists because you just never know what’s going to happen,” said Soyemi. “I am just happy I am prepared. I don’t feel unprepared for it at all, in fact, I’m ready.”
He says he likes stressing the close-knit relationships students can have with professors, as well the many opportunities the school has to offer. The markets, cultures and Spanish double major believes that whether it’s greek life, studying abroad or being part of an organization, there is something for everyone. Ramos suggests first-years try a variety of activities and events in order for them to find what best suits them. “Just go to awkward mixers,” he said. “Go to programs on your dorm floor.” In the past two years, SMU’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions has received between 13,000 and 14,000 applications according to Associate Dean of Admissions Byron W. Lewis. SMU admits about 50 percent of the students who apply, and about 20 percent of those students actually matriculate, according to data provided by the admissions office. The entering class this fall had 1,459 students. SMU has a 90 percent retention rate among first-years, which
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emphasizing education. Making higher education more affordable will help the United States grow as a world leader. Obama announced his initiative to make the first two years of community college free to every student. “Community college should be as free and as available as high school is today,” Obama said. 4) Economy: Obama called for
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that you’re a go-getter and really passionate about the position. DON’T lose faith. There are endless internship opportunities for students during the summer, especially in Dallas. So if you don’t land the one you really want, there’s probably dozens out there just like it. Sites like internmatch.com can help students choose from hundreds of internships across the globe and find the one that’s right for you.
officials and students say shows a high level of satisfaction with the decision. Kierson Mcgriff is within that percentage of first-years who will return next year. The aspiring accounting major has enjoyed her experience here so much she already imagines graduation day. Becoming a mustang though, was not so easy. The Alabama native visited the school three times before making her decision. The social life Mcgriff has encountered here has been a highlight. Joining the Sigma Phi Lambda Christian sorority has been the 18-year-old’s favorite thing about her first year at SMU. She says the chapter has given her a sense of community. “It has been great finding good friendships and having a place where you belong,” Mcgriff said. At the beginning of her first semester Ginger Sprong, a first-year from Texas, was a bit reluctant to join student organizations. Even though she has had a blast since she decided to join these activities, it is SMU’s emphasis on academics that appealed to her the most. Sprong is very satisfied with her learning experience so far. The quality of classes and professors she has encountered
as an SMU student has surpassed her expectations. “The teachers are just so willing to help with anything,” she said. “All the questions you have, they are always ready to answer.” First-year Conrad Li, however, has found that the classes and professors have not quite fulfilled his expectations. “The professors are alright, they aren’t the most exciting people in the world,” said Li. “It could be more fun.” The aspiring business major is still enjoying his first semester, which he attributes to his involvement with student organizations. He is now anxiously awaiting to learn if he was chosen to become an AARO leader, but admits that participating in extracurricular school activities was not very characteristic of him back in high school. Nonetheless, his involvement at SMU has made him realize how much he loves it. Li is now looking forward to attending Student Foundation events and other activities, especially basketball games. The 18-year-old believes his efforts to join organizations and meeting new people is what has made his first semester so great. “It’s really what you make of it,” he said.
tax cuts for the middle and lower classes and argued for raising the minimum wage. This will give middle and lower class Americans more equal opportunities. “If you truly believe you could work full-time and support a family on less than $15,000 a year, go try it,” Obama said. 5) Foreign affairs: Last month, the President announced that he would work toward renewing relations with Cuba. As a show of
good faith, American contractor Alan Gross was released from jail in Cuba. He attended the State of the Union. Obama also urged for a close relationship with Iran and Russia, rather than implementing stand-offish policies. “In Cuba, we are ending a policy that was long past its expiration date,” he said. “Our shift in Cuba policy has the potential to end a legacy of mistrust in our hemisphere.”
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Human rights
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‘Selma’ portrays King’s legacy So, the hubster and I went to see “Selma” a few weeks ago. I couldn’t fully articulate my thoughts on the movie for a while. Not because I thought it was bad but because it was too personal. At one point, I just sat in that movie theater and cried. And, by cried, I don’t mean I let out a few sniffles here and there. But I was caught up in one of those ugly cries where you can’t control your tears and you start snorting. Yeah, it was like that…. See, my Bigdaddy was born in 1906; my Bigmama in 1911. My daddy, the 10th born and baby boy of their 12 children, was born in 1950. They were a family of sharecroppers who made their living picking cotton. And in those moments as I watched “Selma,” I don’t know why, but all of the stories I’d heard my Bigmama, my dad, my aunts, my uncles and cousins tell became so real. I thought about the stories my daddy would tell of my Bigdaddy being cheated at the scales, of knowing that they were being cheated when they took in their cotton for weighing and yet knowing that they couldn’t do a thing about it. I thought back to the story of how my great grandfather ended up in Kaufman after being run out of his hometown by the Klan for standing up to a white man. I pictured the old school house that my dad, his siblings and cousins attended back in
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Kaufman. And I thought of how proud my grandparents must’ve been when they finally were able to move to Dallas and start working in the kitchens of SMU when my dad was in high school. So I just sat there, and I balled. And then this overwhelming sense of appreciation enveloped me as I thought about how strong they were, of how they all went through what they did for future generations. And then I wondered what our generation was doing with Dr. King’s legacy, with their legacies. If you haven’t seen “Selma” yet, do yourself a favor and go see it - not because it’s comfortable, but because I believe it’s something we ALL need to see. We all need to be reminded of where we’ve come as a society AND remain committed to where we need to go. Plus, it’s just a good movie. Shaw graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Food
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The original Campisi’s Restaurant located on Mockingbird Lane
Campisi’s brings new taste to SMU Students asked and Southern Methodist University delivered. Introducing the newest freshman on campus, SMU’s slice of heaven, Campisi’s Restaurant! Campisi’s offers top-notch pizza that would move the most stern pizza critic to a smile and bring the most ardent pizza lover to tears. Follow the sweet aroma for a slice but if you still get lost, Campisi’s can be found baking in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center. A local brand, family owned and operated, Campisi’s tucks nearly 70 years of experience under their belt. Owner, David Campisi attended basketball camp and was a ballboy for SMU in the 70’s and 80’s. “Bringing our first on-campus location to The Hilltop is not so much a business decision as it is an emotional one,” said Campisi in a press release. He continued to credit the support and loyalty of the SMU community for his successes. A rich history with close ties to SMU, yet Campisi’s has the community wondering: What’s the secret to Campisi’s delicious pizza? Todd Robison, Director of Operations and aficionado of Campisi’s, shares the secret: “Quality and freshness is what gives our pizza that zing! Everything is genuine, from our dough to our desire for customer satisfaction.” Mr. Robison favors the All the Way Pizza; I took his suggestion and tried it for myself. First, I have to get something off my chest: I’m not the biggest fan of pizza.
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nickson chong Opinion Editor nicksonc@smu.edu
After I took my first bite, Campisi’s changed my opinion on pizza. The rich taste, the fresh toppings, everything was made to perfection. Their pizza made a believer out of me and I’m not the only one. “I like the thin crust,” said Corey Smith, “its got a good crisp to it.” When asked about the best aspect of Campisi’s pizza, Trey Ivison said, “The sauce and cheese ratio is going strong,” and proceeded to give the thumbs up while nodding his head in satisfaction. It’s easy to see why students and faculty flock Campisi’s. With their commitment to quality and freshness, Campisi’s easily ranks as one of the best pizza restaurants in the Dallas area. Chong is majoring in finance and economics.
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Free community college might improve the nation’s educational standing “Today I’m announcing an ambitious new plan to bring down the cost of community college tuition in America. I want to bring it down to … zero.” A profound statement issued earlier this month by President Barack Obama that certainly echoed through the nation and everyone who desires to attend community college. President Obama previewed some big issues he will discuss in his State of the Union address, one of which involves free tuition for the first two years of community college. The nation heard this promise before, “U.S. will lead the world in education once again.” But can we please stop pretending that everybody can or should go to college? We need our goals to be realistic and as of writing this, President Obama’s proposal lies in obscurity, more of a talking point than a plan. The program would cover students enrolled in colleges that offer college credit towards a four-year degree or occupational training programs. These part-time and full-time students must earn at least 2.5 GPA (or C+). Approximately $60 billion for 10 years will be allocated towards this program, covering three-fourths of the costs. States involved expect to pay the rest of the tuition. If all states implement President Obama’s proposal, it will cover about nine million students and save each student $3,800 every year. In perspective, $60 billion for 10 years represents an insignificant sum. Borrowing $6 billion each year translates into 1.2 percent to the federal budget deficit. Some spectate the program will call for the government to shift around the budgets and other piles of money. Others argue that new taxes or spending cuts would be the best way to finance the program. I think the nation can avoid all of that if we drop this proposal. I’m completely for a greater drive to improve education in the United States, but by a different route than President Obama’s path. Nevertheless, with the possibly increased costs policymakers and voters begin to debate the advantages and consequences of this nationwide program. President Obama’s plan models Tennessee’s free community college program, Tennessee Promise that attracted 58,000 applicants thus far. 58,000 applicants represent twice as much as expected and consist of 90% of high school seniors. Like the Tennessee Promise,
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President Obama’s plan hopes to elevate the United State’s education amongst the world. The U.S. ranks 12th in education in the world and its true that other nations raised their academic standards beyond what the U.S. and those nations expected. But if a foreign student does well in his high school, guess where they want to go to college. You’ll never guess where. Okay you can probably guess where and its no surprise that they want to attend universities in the United States. Harvard, Georgetown, Emory, Southern Methodist University and hundreds of other colleges in the U.S. that are better than the one’s in their country. Tuition for community colleges averages around $3,300 each year. By a top-down federal payment of the first two years of college, the plan aims to reach and support low-income students that are discouraged from the financial costs. These same low-income students, families that earn less than $24,000 per year, have access to Pell Grants that already cover the costs of tuition to community colleges. Pell Grants on average grant up to $5,730 while financial aid averages about $5,000 per year, both of which practically make community college already free. In his educational legacy, former President Ronald Reagan said, “States should not subsidize intellectual curiosity.” Uncle Sam may foot the bill for community college, but that doesn’t mean more students will attend. Every airline needs high paid mechanics and most of them never attended college. There are gardeners in parts of the country that make a better living than lawyers. Now, I’m not saying the nation should lower our ambitions but we should aim for realistic ones. A similar free, high quality college program, Massive Open Online Courses offered (well as the title suggests) online college courses. However, completion rates average about 6% per year. And in this case, “free” meant lower commitment. While President Obama urges educational norms to expand to at least an associate’s degree, the
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program will not be mandatory. A fortunate decision because only 20% of students pursuing an associate’s degree earn one in three years. It’s supposed to take two. Many programs throw inspiring and idealistic words around such as “free,” “promise,” and “hope” because it makes it harder to argue against. “We hope that free college tuition will bring greater promise to our nation’s educational system,” a phrase that if one argued against would be deemed a villain and unpatriotic. The idea of free community college garners widespread support, but why should Uncle Sam stop at community colleges. Why not expand the program to university tuitions across the nation? College loans cripple students’ financial statuses from coast to coast, why not pardon these students’ debt? Students that forgo entering the work force, carrying debt immediately out of college, and are inspired and committed towards a higher education. My cousin, Philip was offered admission to Syracuse University. But because he was unable to afford the tuition, he attends Arlington Community College for free on a Pell Grant. Free community college sounds like a nice sentiment that everybody would love to support, but the costs associated with it outweigh the benefits. Higher education correlates with a higher standard of living and greater economic diversity. The tuition associated with a higher education can be as high as $65,000, but for students and employers a higher education remains priceless. I don’t support this plan specifically, but I believe it’s a step into the right direction. $6 billion each year could be better allocated towards those who need it. If we’re going to formulate a plan to improve education in the U.S., we have to stop believing that every student can attend Stanford. But most students who attend Stanford come from high schools in the United States. More grants, more scholarships, higher wages for professors and teachers, and improvements on the infrastructure of high schools and universities could better assist in transforming the education system in the U.S. Universities in the U.S. continue to nurture the best scientist, the best doctors, the best professors, and by far the most Nobel prizes. Chong is majoring in Finance and Economics
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WEDNESDAY n JANUARY 21, 2015 Men’s Basketball
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Mustangs brush off adversity, crush East Carolina 77-54 Patrick Engel Sports Staff Writer @Patrick_Engel94 Needless to say, the past two weeks have been sour ones for SMU basketball fans. But the Mustangs were not fazed by the loss of assistant coach Ulric Maligi and two players, senior forward Justin Martin and star sophomore guard Keith Frazier, and rolled to a 77-54 win over hapless East Carolina in arguably their best performance of the season. Nic Moore led all SMU scorers with 14 points and Markus Kennedy continued his recent dominance with 12 points, six rebounds and two blocks. The Pirates had no answer for him and frontcourt mate Yanick Moreira all game, as the pair shot 9-for-15 from the field. But against an 8-10 ECU team that could not match up with the bigger and more athletic Mustangs, such a performance from the team’s best players isn’t shocking. However, don’t think for a minute that this was a meaningless win: Sterling Brown, who is known for his rebounding and defense, had one of the best games of his career in his first start in Frazier’s stead. Even against ECU, his play was a huge step toward shoving the aside the adversity. The sophomore guard from Maywood, Ill. had 10 points on 3-of-4 shooting (2-of-2 on threepointers), seven rebounds, three assists and a steal. “We’re coming together as a team, on and off the floor,” Brown said. “Coming together and doing what Coach Brown wants us to do.” Brown’s performance embodied the rest of the team’s. Coming off a
Ryan Miller/ THE DAILY CAMPUS Markus Kennedy recorded 12 points, six rebounds and two blocks in SMU’s 77-54 win over ECU
guys are the best passing team we’ve played against, (next to) Carolina,” SMU Head Coach Larry Brown said. “I said, ‘yeah, but sometimes we throw it to the other team.’ But we were much better sharing the ball today.” Sterling Brown isn’t the only player being counted upon to replace Frazier and Martin’s production. Senior guard Ryan Manuel has provided a defensive spark since stepping into the starting lineup last month, and on Saturday he chipped in a stellar offensive day as well with 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting, three rebounds and two assists.
Performances like his and Brown’s will make Martin’s departure and Frazier’s ineligibility a distant memory. “Everybody has to step up,” Manuel said. “We’ve had some things going on, but everybody’s got to step up and make the best of every opportunity we have.” That next opportunity is a Jan. 21 road tilt against a surprising 13-5 Tulane team. But SMU will ride the momentum of a strong team effort on offense and defense. And of course, the momentum from Jonathan Wilfong’s steal and dunk that sent Moody Coliseum into pandemonium helps too.
SMU looks to extend winning streak Sebastian Keitel Sports Staff Writer skeitel@smu.edu Larry Brown and the Mustangs are searching for their fifth consecutive win when they head to New Orleans to square off against the Tulane Green Wave (13-5, 4-2 American) in an American Athletic Conference showdown.
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second-half comeback win against Temple, the Mustangs continued to show poise that was missing at times earlier this season. They sliced up East Carolina’s zone defense for 21 assists on 30 made field goals, a sign of an offense running on all cylinders. On defense, they denied the Pirates any presence in the paint and held them to 35.8 percent shooting. Best of all, they committed only nine turnovers. Pretty good for a team that averages 14.3 turnovers per game. “Before the game, (East Carolina coach) Jeff (Lebo) told me, ‘you
This will be the teams’ first meeting since Feb. 16, 2013, when both teams were in C-USA. The Mustangs are sitting on top of the conference with a one game lead, but a Green Wave win would put both teams in a tie both for 2nd place in the AAC. Tulane is coming off a loss to UCF in triple over time and is looking to kick off their threegame homestand on a high note.
The Mustangs (14-4, 5-1 American) currently lead the conference in field goal percentage (49.0) and field goal defense (38.1) and are looking to build off their most recent win against East Carolina. SMU holds a 15-13 series advantage, but lost the last meeting in February 2013, 78-67. SMU will look to continue their winning-streak in spite of
recent controversy. The Mustangs will be without sophomore guard Keith Frazier, who has been ruled ineligible pending an appeal; assistant coach Ulric Maligi, who has taken leave from the team; while also dealing with an NCAA investigation hanging over their heads. The game will be televised on CBS College Sports Network at 8 p.m.
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The number of football recruits that committed to SMU this weekend. The first official new Mustang, Keaton Bates, is an offensive lineman from Arlington Lamar High School. Bates took an official visit to SMU this weekend and that sealed the deal for him. The second commit, Rodney Clemons, is a defensive back from Taylor High School in Katy, Texas. The third was Matt McNew, an offensive linebacker from Robinson High School. And last but not least, wide receiver Alex Honey from Guyer High School in Denton, Texas took his opportunity to join the Mustangs soon after SMU had another wide receiver decommit.
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had 12, Ben Moore and Ryan Manuel scored 11, and Sterling Brown had 10 points.
2 The place in which SMU women’s track and field team finished at the J.D. Martin invitational on Saturday at the University of Oklahoma in their opening meet of the indoor season. The team goes to Vanderbilt this Friday and Saturday for their next meet.
6 The number of matches SMU men’s tennis won to top UCSB 6-1 in their first match at the new SMU tennis complex on Monday. SMU won all three doubles matches and dropped only one singles match. SMU men’s tennis plays next Saturday at home against Troy.
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The number of points Destynee HivesMcCray scored for the SMU women’s basketball team in her first game back from suspension. Despite her big comeback, SMU dropped the game against Tulane in the final seconds and the Mustangs fell to 0-6 in the AAC.
The number of games forward Semi Ojeleye played for Duke before he transferred to SMU where he will be eligible to play next December and still have two seasons of eligibility left. Ojeleye has already begun practicing with the Mustangs.
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The number of SMU men’s basketball players that scored in double figures against ECU Saturday. Nic Moore led the Mustangs with 14 points and six assists while Markus Kennedy
The number of appeals that have failed so far to allow McDonald’s AllAmerican Keith Frazier to continue playing for the rest of the season, despite apparent academic ineligibility.
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WEDNESDAY n JANUARY 21, 2015 PL aylist
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Marvel Experience stops in Dallas Matt sanders Associate A&E Editor @MattASanders Approximately 30 members of the media gathered in a small tent in the Fair Park parking lot last Thursday, anxiously waiting for red carpet guests to arrive as the Marvel Experience Tour made its world premiere. Notable guests included Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, radio host Glenn Beck and Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Henry Melton. “This is great for Dallas, it’s very exciting and a great entrepreneurial opportunity,” Cuban said while waiting in line for an activity. The experience, which will be in Dallas until Feb. 1, allows guests to train to become official agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Once recruits are registered for training, they view briefing videos featuring some of Marvel’s leaders. Then, they are escorted into the Recruit Training Center, where they can participate in a variety of activities such as climbing like Spider-Man, flying like Iron Man, and practice shooting in the HoloBlaster Training Simulator. When recruits feel like taking
a break, they can head over to the café and purchase food and drink. Once they’ve gotten their fill, recruits find themselves in the world’s only 360-degree 3D theater and then on a 4D motion ride. If recruits can make it through all these activities, they will go home as official agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Since Marvel Comics have been around for almost 80 years, some recruits are little kids and others are grown adults. Former Major League Baseball player Vernon Wells was in attendance with his children and was having as much fun as they were. “It is a great pleasure to be here, and it is such a neat experience,” Wells said. “Robert Downey, Jr. won me over, so I’m a huge Iron Man fan.” The happiest person in attendance was Rick Licht, the CEO of Hero Ventures, which is the company behind the Marvel Experience. “I’ve began planning this since Oct. 9, 2009, and it means the world to me that people young and old are having a great time,” Licht said while hanging out in
one of the seven domes that hold the experience. Because of all the big events that have been at AT&T Stadium, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is quickly becoming the nation’s entertainment capital, and the Marvel Experience is helping the case. “Outside of New York, LA, and Chicago, we had to find a city that would appreciate something like this,” Licht said. “I’ve done a lot of work with Mark Cuban in the past, so it made sense for Dallas to host the world premiere.” One of the biggest reasons Dallas-Fort Worth is booming is because of the recent success of the Texas Rangers, led by General Manager Jon Daniels, who was in attendance. “Having the premiere be here speaks highly about the community,” Daniels said. “When you think about Marvel, you will now think about Dallas.” Although the Marvel Experience has just begun, Licht sees a bright future for the tour. “I am hoping there will be a sequel down the road. We were only able to do 20 percent of the things we had originally planned,” he said. “There will be much more to come.”
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Zoe Mattioli is back with a new playlist of songs for the spring semester.
MC Mattioli makes her return Zoe Mattioli Contributing Writer zmattioli@smu.edu Hellooooo Mustangs! It is with great pleasure that I get to ring in the new year and new semester with another playlist FULL of amazing music you all need to hear. I hope each and every one of you had only the most relaxing and rejuvenating vacation, that was filled with delicious home cooked meals and enough sleep to get you through the next five months. I certainly did. Now that we can finally shake off the holiday season and everything that came with it, it’s time to make room in your life for new music to start your year off right. This month I’ve got 15 songs (hehe I’m so clever) that range from brand spankin’ new to ones that might’ve gotten overlooked in 2014 that I wanted to give another opportunity. Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy, and may this be the best semester yet. 1. Tropics - Rapture Not really sure why I only recently discovered Tropics, but this latest release from the UK artist took me on a journey. I love the vibe, with the soft drums and the beautiful piano chords. It’s got a jazzy feel to it, which earns Tropics solo member Chris Ward a lot of respect for being able to pull that off. I would kill to hear him dish this out live on a pristine Steinway in hotel lobby that opens up to the beach, at sunset. One day... 2. Lana del Rey - West Coast (Hippie Sabotage Remix) This remix isn’t anything too out of the ordinary, especially considering how many Lana remixes there are in the world, except for the end. Stick it out all the way and you will be rewarded. 3. Lykke Li - Gunshot (FAUL Remix) This dude FAUL produces that current European gentle house sort of sound, but his is very particular and very addicting. It was hard to pick one of his songs to share with you but I went with this Lykke Li remix because her voice is simply angelic and, hey, I always
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gotta support my Swedes. Also, according to his Soundcloud, “faul” means lazy in German, which is convenient to know because if you (as an American) ever go to Germany, I’m sure they’ll call you that behind your back. Prove them wrong. 4. Mr. Carmack - I’m in Love with Coco Ahhhh, Mr. Carmack... *laughs, shakes head* This dude is so independent of everything else in the world, he just produces what he wants and it’s so refreshing every time. I wasn’t a huge fan of the original by O.T. Genasis but Carmack cooks it up his way and it’s a little filthy but a whole lot of fantastic. 5. Baby Bash - Suga Suga (Jerry Folk Remix) The original “Suga Suga” has to be one of the best 100 songs of all time. Yeah, I mean it. Like that guitar riff ? Try and tell me you wouldn’t be okay listening to that guitar riff on repeat for the rest of your life, because you would, and it would probably make you a better person. Anyways, there’s a lot of remixes out there, like the Rusty Hook one which I obsessed over for about, oh idk, ALL OF 2014, but this one also nails it. Well done, Mr. Folk. Bonus! Can you identify the random quote that appears in this track? 6. Funkerman - Coming Home If you know me, then you know that I have reeaaaallly strong feelings about the Dutch. However, as part of shedding my skin of 2014 and becoming a more open minded person this year, I’m willing to drop it so I can share this deep house track with you by Dutch producer Funkerman. And if this song is making you feel the way it’s making me feel, then feel free to head over to It’ll Do with me to dance on their light up floors sometime in the near future. 7. TNGHT - Acrylics (RL Grime Edit) TNGHT’s original “Acrylics” – is fire. RL Grime is also fire. If you caught his set at South Side back in December, you know exactly what I’m talking
about. Now, for this “remix,” RL Grime didn’t have to do much to make it anymore turnt than it already was but he found a way regardless. I would caution you against playing this too loud, unless you’ve got the speakers for it of course, it which case, turn it the heck up. 8. G-Eazy - Why Thank You (Prod. Hit-Boy) G has been dropping a lot of singles in the wake of his most recent album release, “These Things Happen,” and it’s really because he has to. This guy is physically compelled to put out music. Or maybe it’s because this guy has a fan base that demands it out of him. Or both. Find out for yourself at his show at Southside Jan. 30. I promise it will be wilder than any frat party you’ve ever been to. 9. Penthouse Penthouse When it Rains (w/ Stwo) PP and Stwo are two of my favorite artists. Penthouse Penthouse makes the type of groovy tracks that will get ya girl’s (or boy’s) clothes off without even having to lift a finger. I’m talkin’ such juicy jams that even Justin Timberlake and The Weeknd get jelly. Also not to mention Stwo - this little French dude who’s come up is unstoppable. His magic touch will take any song to the next level. This track specifically is a unique love child from the two artists that will whisk you away, so turn this up and tune out. 10. Niykee Heaton - Rain Dog I don’t know much about this female vocalist/male fantasy girlfriend but a friend of mine introduced me to her and regardless of her Instafame, her voice is absolutely stunning and that deserves some serious recognition. I like her most recent, “Rain Dog,” and I hope this goddess sees good things come her way in 2015.
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