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SMU gets the swoosh BROOKE WILLIAMSON Sports Editor kbwilliamson@smu.edu

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Lewis Bernstein accepted the Luminary Award on behalf of Sesame Workshop (formerly Children’s Television Workshop) during Thursday evening’s Simmons Luminary Award ceremony at the Umphrey Lee Center. Bernstein serves as the Sesame Workshop’s executive vice president of education and research.

SMU awards education excellency OLIVIA LUDWICK Contributing Writer oludwick@smu.edu Organizations pioneering new means of improving children’s education were honored at the 2012 Simmons Luminary Awards by the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development. Joan Ganz Cooney and Sesame Workshop, AVANCE

and Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers have created evidence-based research and innovative programs, which served as longtime models for improving education, encouraging hope in communities and strengthening atrisk communities. The Simmons School established the Luminary Award in 2009 to recognize individuals and organizations that have invested large amounts of time and

resources into education as a tool of empowerment. These organizations have received national attention for their creative and passionate thinking that has transformed the lives of children and their families through education. Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers is a non-profit that is heavily involved in education and stress-relief services for DISD students.

The Club is determined to give children, who are statistically unlikely to have fair educations, success and to maximize their potential. The organization provides residential and community programs for education and therapeutic services to families as a whole, also paying attention to children’s social and emotional development.

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See what ‘swoosh’ is being added to SMU Athletic gear. Next fall, SMU athletes will sport a new logo on their athletic gear. The Nike Swoosh. One of the most recognizable brands in the world, Nike will become the official provider for all equipment, footwear and apparel for student-athletes. “Nike is a world leader in athletic apparel and equipment, and this agreement links SMU Athletics with that prestigious brand,” Director of Athletics Steve Orsini said. “We have raised the profile of SMU Athletics to a high level over the past few years and this commitment by Nike only reinforces that fact.” Orsini is not the only one making statements about the new agreement. Morgan Shaw of Nike Communications said, “Partnering with elite organizations such as SMU allows Nike to continue to help

build better athletes by pushing innovation forward.” Nike has a rich history of partnerships, especially in the NCAA. Some of Nike’s partners include the Air Force Falcons, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Oregon Ducks, Alabama Crimson Tide and our crosstown rivals, TCU Horned Frogs. As far as player partnerships go, Nike is associated with Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Tony Romo, Terrell Owens, Tim Tebow, Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews, just to name a few. Nike goes beyond football and student-athletes across the country. They also partner with some MLB teams, professional boxers, cycling teams, figure skaters and swimming. SMU student-athletes will join other athletes partnered with Nike as they wear the famous “swoosh.” There is no doubt athletes around campus are excited. Senior Blake McJunkin

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Let the bidding begin PARTH SHETH Staff Writer pmsheth@smu.edu

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Randy Johnston, a local ethics attorney describes what it was like to see an execution during Wednesday’s panel.

Texas leads nation in number of executions

JULIE FANCHER Contributing Writer jfancher@smu.edu

This month marks the 35th anniversary since the U.S. reinstated the death penalty with the execution of Gary Gilmore by firing squad in Utah in 1977. Since then, 36 states have reimposed the death penalty, with Texas leading the way by far with the largest number of executions carried out since 1977. Tuesday, Rodrigo Hernandez was put to death in Texas for a murder he committed 18 years ago, making him the 478th person to die in the state since the reinstatement. By the end of February that

number will rise to 481, with Gov. Rick Perry having signed off on nearly half of all of those executed in Texas. Texas’ role as a leader in executions as well as increasing opposition to the death penalty as a form of punishment was the topic of the Death Penalty Panel held at SMU’s Dedman School of Law Wednesday afternoon. President of SMU’s American Constitution Society and SMU Dedman School of Law J.D. Candidate Jay Forester coordinated the event with three speakers who are all opposed to the death penalty. “Instead of a debate where people might have their pro death penalty beliefs affirmed, I wanted to host

speakers who presented the other side but in three different ways, just in case something resonated with a person who was previously in favor of the death penalty,” Forester said. Featured speakers included Randy Johnston, a Dallas attorney who specializes on legal ethics, Rick Halperin, director of SMU’s Embrey Human Rights Program and an expert on capital punishment and Victoria Palacios, associate professor of law at SMU and a former member of the Utah parole board. All three members of the panel described their opposition to the death penalty, provided a brief background on the subject, discussed

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It’s about to be that time of year again — the time for spring cleaning. Even if you aren’t someone who takes part in the tradition, you can still reap the rewards . People who participate in spring cleaning usually end up selling their junk at great prices. Although they can choose from many different ways to sell their stuff, many opt to post their items on eBay. If you’re a beginner, figuring out eBay can be daunting. But if you avoid these five mistakes, you can have a pleasant eBay experience

Per onal Finan e and buy things at astonishingly low prices. The first and biggest mistake beginners make when buying on eBay is engaging in “bidding wars,” or continuously maintaining the highest bid by remaining a few pennies ahead of other bidders. While this may work at live auctions, the most important factor in eBay auctions is the time until the auction is over — within the last hour the price could double or even triple.

However, if you wait until the last couple of minutes before the auction is over, you could place just one bid and win the item. Also, some eBay sellers recruit their friends to engage in a bidding war simply to increase the price of an item. Since there is no way to stop a seller’s friends from bidding, the easiest way to avoid this situation is simply to not engage in bidding wars. The second mistake many eBay beginners make is forgetting to check shipping and handling costs. The shipping part of this relates to the cost of actually sending the item to the buyer. The handling part,

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Migration author shares inspirations RAHFIN FARUK News Editor rfaruk@smu.edu New York Times bestselling author Luis Urrea entertained a packed McCord Auditorium on Tuesday with his personal narratives about his experiences as an immigrant and a missionary. Urrea, a writer on U.S.-Mexico border issues, has authored the “The Devil’s Highway,” “The Hummingbird’s Daughter” and “The Queen of America.” In recent years, he has gained recognition from migration activists for his work in increasing tolerance between Mexican and American communities.

But Urrea disagrees with thought that splits groups into immigrants and non-immigrants. “We must move beyond binary thinking. We should not glorify or fetishize the border issue,” Urrea said. The border issue is a complex one that involves crime, health, security and literature issues. Before explaining how he became a well-versed writer on border issues, Urrea confronted a question that some in the crowd may have been thinking. “Why do I look Irish? People say I don’t look Mexican,” Urrea said. Urrea was born to a Mexican father with Irish lineage and an American mother from New York.

“My mother called me Lewis, and my father called me Luis,” Urrea said. His childhood taught Urrea to understand the dynamics of poverty. Urrea’s old neighborhood in Tijuana was infested with crime and disease. Facing dire poverty, Urrea and his family moved to California where his father worked menial jobs. In the United States, he tried to develop his cultural identity. “I was told my tuberculosis was shameful. I was told not to tell people I was from Tijuana because

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Big D does Big FASHION DAY 2

ASHLEY WALI Contributing Writer anwali@smu.edu

The genius behind Fashion Week Dallas, Mahiri Takai, claims that, for him, fashion is the “staple of artistic expression and the foundation of greatness.” Fashion Week Dallas, Jan. 16 to Jan. 22, was something truly for everyone. Mahiri advises those that aspire to work in fashion that “opportunity is not given, it’s taken.”

The timeless designs of Binzario Couture and Carpe Diem Bride were showcased. Stunning wedding gowns, styled by Carpe Diem Bride, presented a range of options for bridal style. While the gowns were carefully constructed and had a classic appeal, each was styled uniquely. Models slinked down the runway, clad in their dramatic gowns, as Dallas Drum Djam performed an exceptional drum performance. Binzario Couture exclusively designed the finale dress for FWD, a testament to the significance of Fashion Week Dallas.

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Fashion Week Dallas continued with three collections. The first was a collection of headpieces from designer Yvette Lynette Lax of It’s Lynette. Her unique collection featured bold headpieces in animated colors and plenty of floral motifs. The second introduced designer Sophia Clarke of Emmaline. Her collection, with clear tropical influences, had a peaceful vibe that felt both easy and trendy. The last runway show highlighted the Sacred Hearts Collection by Brandi Russell. Her collection was sophisticated yet had a youthful edge, with bubbly electric blue hues, beautiful ruffles and metallic touches.

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With a runway presentation from the SOCIAL list and a preview of Carolina Herrera’s Spring/Summer Collection, Mahiri Takai began with a powerful message. Opening night showcased designers Vanita Tahim and Sidra Zaidi of the SOCIAL list. Accessories from local designers Body Elements and Bootglams complemented their looks. Their menswear collection was equally trendy, with clear military influences. The evening’s highlight was a preview of Carolina Herrera’s Spring/ Summer 2012 Collection. The collection was true to Herrera’s signature style, with polished suits and refined dresses. Vibrant hues and playful silhouettes contrasted her signature look with a welcomed youthful flair.

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Among the designers featured during Dallas Fashion Week 2012 was Lyza Faye, whose American Couture Collection premiered Wednesday.

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SATURDAY January 28

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: SMU will pay tribute to Holocaust victims at noon in the HughesTrigg Atrium A-B.

SMU Men’s Basketball Game: The Mustangs face off against Tulsa in Moody Coliseum at 2 p.m.

Meadows Chamber Orchestra: Graduate students in the conducting program will lead the Meadows Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. in the Owen Arts Center.

January 29

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SMU Women’s Basketball Game: The Mustangs face off against Tulsa in Moody Coliseum at 2 p.m.

12:22 p.m. Umphrey Lee Center/3300 Dyer Street: A professor reported receiving harassing emails from a student. Open.

JANUARY 25 9:43 a.m. Hughes Trigg Student Center/3140 Dyer Street: A student reported theft of mail containing money. The theft occurred on Oct. 23, 2011. Open.

10:00 a.m. 3000 University Street: A non affiliated person was issued a University Park citation for possessing drug paraphernalia. Closed.

1) Best place to sit and hang out with friends Varsity in Hughes-Trigg 2) Best place to study Fondren Library 3) Best on-campus hideaway West stacks in Fondren Library 4) Best residence hall for shut-ins Virginia-Snider 5) Best residence hall for social butterflies Boaz 6) Best residence hall overall Virginia-Snider 7) Best campus office Student Activities & Multicultural Affairs (SAMSA) 8) Best view of campus From steps of Dallas Hall looking south toward downtown Dallas 9) Best campus building interior Dallas Hall 10) Best campus building exterior Dallas Hall 11) Best place to take out-of-town visitors The Boulevard 12) Best place to find girls Sorority Row 13) Best place to find guys Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports 14) Best place for marriage proposals Steps of Dallas Hall 15) Best professor Judy Newell 16) Best reason to go to an SMU football game Watch the game 17) Best SMU sport to watch outside of football/basketball Men’s Soccer 18) Best SMU male athlete Zach Line, Football 19) Best SMU female athlete Caroline Daly,Volleyball 20) Best on-campus eatery Einsteins Bagels 21) Best SMU tradition The Boulevard 22) Best first-year memory Residence hall 23) Best fraternity Beta Theta Pi 24) Best sorority Kappa Alpha Theta 25) Best non-Greek campus organization Program Council 26) Best fraternity event Kappa Sigma’s Heaven & Hell 27) Best sorority event Theta Late Night 28) Best off-campus student housing Palomar 29) Best women’s fashion store Stanley Korshak 30) Best men’s fashion store Ralph Lauren at Highland Park Village 31) Best shopping mall NorthPark 32) Best resale store Buffalo Exchange 33) Best cleaners Avon Cleaners

BEST OF 2012 - #10 Dallas Hall - Best Campus Building When SMU opened its doors in 1915, Dallas Hall housed the entire university. As the primary face of the university, much attention and detail was put into the building’s exterior. Modeled after a rotunda at the University of Virginia, Dallas Hall is an America classic celebrating Jeffersonian architecture. Its green dome and five pillars have become the symbol of SMU and the building’s historical significance has earned it a place in the National Registry of Historic Places. Enhanced by tons of grass, trees and a constantly flowing fountain, the forefront visual of Dallas Hall is enough to make any Mustang proud.

#14 Best Place to Propose When it comes to proposing on campus, the steps of Perkins Chapel might as well have been designed for it. For girls, the day her boyfriend gets down on one knee is something she has dreamed about since she watched her first Disney movie. While you may not be able to go on a magic

carpet ride or be rescued from an evil witch to get your prince charming, the steps of Perkins Chapel will more than suffice. Not only is it a dreamy and romantic location, but Perkins is also a meaningful place for every guy or gal who finds love at SMU.

# 2 Best Place to Study With secret nooks, plenty of study rooms, and lots of treats during finals week, Fondren Library is easily SMU students’ favorite place to hit the books.

Hide away in the West Stacks to get the most work done or go over econ notes with your peers in a Mezzanine study room.

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#21 Best SMU Tradition “We don’t tailgate, we boulevard.” Fall bring a season of boulevarding to SMU’s campus. Before each home football game, SMU students, faculty, alumni and

friends come out to enjoy food, drinks and games on the Boulevard. To many students on campus Boulevarding is as important as the actually football games.

#6 Best Residence Hall Over All Residence halls can be messy, loud, and crowded, but not Virginia-Snider. SMU’s favorite residence hall is well-maintained, clean, and extra spacious with a

study room in every suite. The honors dorm is host to a fouryear community and boasts most of the amenities of a home.

#20 Best On Campus Eatery Need a quick pick me up? Einstein Bagels in the Cox Business School has just about anything you could ask for. From breakfast bagels, lunch bagels, bagel pops, to fruit cups or muffins there is something for everyone. Einsteins even offers healthy

options such as a 100-calorie bagle thin topped with egg whites, spinach and mushrooms. If you went out on Thursday night and need a few carbohydrates to get you through your Friday morning classes, a blueberry bagel with cream cheese will do the trick.

#3 Best On-Campus Hideaway The West Stacks at Fondern is the perfect place to just have some alone time. They’re hidden away and always quiet, allowing students to get some serious studying done.

Students also go to just reflect. Life moves too fast, especially at college. Step away from the stress and retreat to the West Stacks at Fondren.

Peace and quiet is easy to come by in the Virginia-Snider, host to the University Honors Program. With study rooms in each suite and multiple quiet lounges,

Virginia-Snider is the perfect residence hall for the student looking for an insular environment and a bit of solitude on campus.

#25 Best Non-Greek Organization Program Council, one of SMU’s largest organizations, brings the fun to campus. They hold advanced screenings of films as well as Open Mic Nights for students to showcase

their talent. They are even in charge of one of SMU’s biggest traditions: Sing Song. Program Council brings some concerts to campus, like an SMU favorite — Ke$ha.

#7 Best Campus Office The Student Activities and Multicultural Student Affairs (SAMSA) office is one of students’ favorite places to spend their free time. Recently the office had a makeover. It

now has televisions, couches, conference tables and even a computer bar. Whether there is a break or a organization meeting, the SAMSA office is always buzzing.

Beyond the many classrooms, administrative offices, and thirdfloor auditorium, Dallas Hall offers an interior both functional and stunning. Looking up or down, there is something that will catch your eye. Outlined with layers of gold molding, a stained glass window in center of Dallas Hall’s main rotunda shines light directly onto the university seal laid into the first floor. A short walk up the marble stairs reveals white and gold paned windows that gaze directly to the Dallas skyline miles away. Students agree that Dallas Hall is one building aesthetically appealing both inside and out.

#27 Best Sorority Event Theta Late Night is a dream for any SMU student leaving the bars or studying late in Fondren with the late night munchies. Once a semester from 1 a.m. - 3 am on the front porch of the Theta house, you can stop by to have an all you can eat buffet. Does it get any better than pizza, hamburgers, tacos, brownies, chips and queso or any other kind of late night food you can imagine? All proceeds from the event are donated to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Theta’s national philanthropy organization. Eating endless amounts of greasy food while benefitting others? Sounds like a deal.

#22 Best First Year Memory Being a first-year is tough. In an instant, it seems as if you are thrust into a new world full of unlimited possibilities and partying. However, perhaps the best thing about being a first-year is living in the dorms. There is something about being clustered with a group of people who are experiencing the same amount of fear, fun and frustrations as you are that makes the first-year dorms the best time at SMU. Not only are the dorms a source of comfort, but may students credit their first-year housing for the forming of friendships that last long after diplomas are handed out. While the bathrooms may be gross and you may have to sleep in a bunk bed, dorms memories are hard to match.

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34) Best hair salon for girls Avalon 35) Best barber shop for guys Mustang Barber 36) Best golf course Dallas Country Club 37) Best bookstore SMU Bookstore on Mockingbird 38) Best wine / liquor store Cork & Bottle 39) Best bike shop Bicycles Plus in Snider Plaza 40) Best sporting goods store Dick’s Sporting Goods 41) Best movie theater AMC in NorthPark Mall 42) Best museum Dallas Museum of Art 43) Best electronics store Apple Store 44) Best bank Bank of America 45) Best convenience store 7-11 on Hillcrest 46) Best grocery store Central Market at Lovers Lane and Greenville 47) Best organic store Central Market 48) Best cell phone service AT&T 49) Best flower shop Central Market 50) Best place for your parents to stay Hotel Palomar 51) Best tanning location Dedman Center Tanning Pool 52) Best place to go jogging Katy Trail

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BEST OF 2012 - # 30 Ralph Lauren - Best Men’s Fashion Store Nothing beats Ralph Lauren and its polo shirts on a crisp, fall-like day. The brand, established in 1967, has been an American fashion staple ever since it was founded. Originally known for its classic men’s style, the clothing company has gained an international reputation. It is now recognized as a leading fashion brand from China to Russia to India to Guatemala to Canada. No matter where you are, you can be confident that your choice to shop at the Ralph Lauren store at Highland Park Village is a great decision. Any Ralph Lauren store

#41 Best Movie Theater What better what to spend a Saturday with a little shopping, eating and seeing a movie? At Northpark mall you can do it all. As soon as you have shopped until you are about to drop and had plenty of good eats, head on over to the AMC movie theater right in the middle of the mall. They always offer a wide variety of movies that have just

been released and at so many different times of the day. The theater is nice, clean and if you are 21, they just added a bar. Valentines is just around the corner. Guys, sometimes all girls want is an simple, sweet date night with dinner and a movie. With new theaters offering 3D and IMAX capabilities, AMC Northpark is the perfect one-stop entertainment venue.

gives you a wealth of fashion options from classic polo shirts to dress pants to cologne. Buyers also have an option to buy other Ralph Lauren brands like Black Label, Polo Golf, Rugby Ralph Lauren and Polo Denim. And if anyone needs a late minute clothing item, the Ralph Lauren store is the best place to go for SMU students. While not the cheapest clothing product, Ralph Lauren quality and prestige are time tested and worth the price. Some would even go as far as to argue that a Ralph Lauren dress shirt and slacks alongside a nice pair of loafers completes the classic SMU look.

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#27 Best Woman’s Fashion Store Although SMU students are some of the most stylish around, the clothes have to come from somewhere. Stanley Korshak has been active in the SMU community for years. Find the perfect high-end formal dress or a cute daytime outfit at the Shak, the branch of Stanley Korshak suited just for college students.

Buffalo Exchange makes buying vintage and looking trendy a little easier. SMU students frequent this Greenville Ave. men’s and women’s resale shop for fashionable, inexpensive

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merchandise that’s sure to make a statement. Sift through the popular store’s full racks for a statement piece to add to yourwardrobe or even a costume for an upcoming theme party.

#54 Best Hotel for Parents From Exhale spa, a hosted evening wine and coffee hour in the lobby, Central 214 resturaunt, outdoor swimming pool and an onsite fitness center, the Palomar has it all. Not to mention the impeccable service of the staff at this hotel. Oh, No matter what time of day it is, the Apple Store is always busy. With new gadgets everywhere to play with, there is never a dull moment. It’s even become a YouTube phenomenon to go into Apple

Stores and record yourself on the computers there. With its great customer service, knowledgeable genius workers and all around cool stuff, the Apple Store is a favorite among students.

and if you have been missing your pooch, don’t worry, she is more than welcome to stay at the Palomar. Give you parents a weekend they will never forget and don’t forget to ask for the SMU discount when you make your reservation!

#31 Best Shopping Mall Northpark Mall is a shopaholic’s paradise. With stores offering chic clothing for every trend and

restaurant options around every corner, it’s no wonder this mall is popular with SMU students.

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The Daily Campus 53) Best place to get a facial Hotel Palomar 54) Best massage therapy Massage Envy 55) Best manicure/pedicure Hawaiian Nailbar 56) Best health care SMU Health Center 57) Best pharmacy CVS on Mockingbird 58) Best pet supplies store PetSmart 59) Best car dealer Sewell 60) Best cookies JD’s Chippery 61) Best cupcakes Sprinkles 62) Best donuts Mustang Donuts 63) Best breakfast Breadwinner’s 64) Best coffeehouse Starbuck’s 65) Best BBQ Peggy Sue’s 66) Best Chinese food P.F. Chang’s 67) Best Mexican food Mi Cocina 68)Best Italian food Patrizio’s 69) Best Thai food Royal Thai Palace 70) Best steak Nick & Sam’s 71) Best chicken Raising Cane’s 72) Best vegetarian Cosmic Café 73) Best seafood Pappadeaux’s 74) Best sushi Sushi Kyoto 75) Best comfort food Bubba’s 76) Best sandwich Jimmy John’s 77) Best salad La Madeleine 78) Best new restaurant Digg’s Taco Shop 79) Best lunch deal Chik-Fil-A 80) Best place to eat after midnight Café Brazil 81) Best food to grab in 15 minutes or less Chik-Fil-A 82) Best meal deal Jimmy John’s

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BEST OF 2012 - # 46 Central Market - Best Grocery & Organic Store From everyday groceries to organic specialties, Central Market has it all. It’s a favorite among students for their weekly grocery shopping as well as flower shopping. No matter what you want to buy, you know it will always be fresh. While perusing the store, you can sample foods and even certain wines. Central Market offers a variety of fresh and frozen groceries for the commercial and organic buying customer. With fresh fish, meat, vegetables and fruit, Central Market’s produce section is the envy of North Dallas. Not only are all the choices amazing, but also all the

#87 Best Frozen Yogurt

customer service is top-tier. They’re there to help you find anything in the store, sample all the food and order whatever they don’t have. While the prices may be sometimes a tad bit high, Central Market gives reason for its prices in the quality of its products. With cooking classes, a café and even a gelato stand, Central Market seems to have a little something for everyone. Central Market is more a food-megaplex than it is a grocery store, with its in house café, sushi bar and extensive alcohol collection; Central Market is the only grocery store a person would ever need.

#70 Best Steak Located in Uptown Dallas, Nick and Sam’s ser ves up some of the best steaks in the city. At night, the restaurant has a club like atmosphere that draws in patrons from all over the DFW area. Everything on the menu is delectable from their burgers

and steaks to their guacamole and “Damn Good Fries.” Nick and Sam’s may have a great selection of food, but the chic restaurant is also known for its well-stocked bar and delicious drinks. Stop by for some great food, upbeat setting and excellent service.

#61 Best Cupcakes Even though it is the winter time, we still all have a crazy sweet tooth and what better way to satisfy it then with some “fro-yo” I Heart Yogurt is right across the street from SMU and has a wide selection of

flavors with multiple yummy toppings and fresh fruit. This is a great place to go for a “healthier” dessert or snack if you are really craving some ice cream. Try it out. You might find yourself addicted.

#66 Best Chinese Food P.F. Chang’s, located in Northpark, has some of the best and freshest Chinese food in town. There are no pre-prepared and packeted sauces, no canned vegetable pieces added to your food and no tacky lunch combos with egg roll. The restaurant prepares fresh and

ver y tasty food with great ser vice. No matter what you order off the menu, you won’t be disappointed in your choice. With popular dishes like Crispy Honey Chicken and Lettuce Wraps, P.F. Changs is the perfect blend of upscale and casual dining.

Have a cupcake craving? Don’t worry, Sprinkles has you covered. Sprinkles Cupcakes, located in Plaza at Preston Center, serves freshly baked cupcakes daily. Sprinkles has a variety of flavors

from the traditional red velvet to the more unique salty caramel. The flavors vary by day, but one thing stays constant: the cupcakes are always fresh, moist and delicious.

# 71 Best Chicken There is only one thing on the menu at Raising Cane’s: chicken. Why? Because they do it best. But it is not just the chicken that has SMU students deeming the Greenville drive-thru one of the bests. Their special Raising Cane’s dipping sauce, a specialty blend of mayonnaise and ketchup, makes their crispy chicken tenders, crunchy Texas toast, and crinkly cut fries taste even better. Not only is the Raising Cane’s chicken a hot item, but the fastfood chain’s warm and thick Texas Toast is also a popular side. When dipped in Cane’s sauce, it’s almost pure perfection. After one Box combo, it is easy to become an avid Caniac. Open until 12 a.m. during the week and 3 a.m. on the weekends, it’s never too late for some good chicken.

Thanks to all the Mustangs who voted for Central Market in this year’s Best Of issue. We’re proud to be voted the Best Grocery Store, Best Organic Store and Best Flower Store.

6 BEST OF 83) Best place to take your parents The Porch 84) Best appetizer Snuffer’s Cheese Fries 85) Best pizza Olivella’s 86) Best burger Twisted Root 87) Best fro-yo I Heart Yogurt 89) Best beer selection Barley House 89) Best bar Homebar 90) Best bartender (Tie) Barley House Homebar 91) Best live music venue House of Blues 92) Best club for under-21s Lizard Lounge 93) Best club for over-21s (Tie) Homebar Lizard Lounge 94) Best happy hour drink special Monday: $1 margaritas at Ozona’s 95) Best cocktail Mi Cocina’s Mambo Taxi

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#61 Best Comfort Food

Nothing says comfort food better than fried chicken. And no one does fried chicken better than Bubba’s. Located in Snider Plaza, the long time SMU hub serves up your favorite home-style dishes from corn on the cob to homemade biscuits. No meal is complete without a scoop of their cherry cobbler or banana pudding. Bubba’s is also a popular weekend brunch spot

for its delicious cinnamon rolls and breakfast biscuits. Not to be just a onetrick pony, Bubba’s is also known for its hearty and delicous breakfast. Perhaps the best kept secret of Bubba’s is the freshly made banana pudding that is reminiscent of home’s. Bubba’s was recently named Texas’ Best Fried Chicken by “Food and Wine” magazine.

#69 Best Thai Food

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With a fantastic variety of menu items, quality tasting ingredients, and consistently good service, it’s no wonder Royal Thai took first place. Their dishes are always cooked to perfection and served in decently sized portions. The atmosphere is a nice departure from the typical shabbiness or ultra-modern of many thai restaurants – Royal Thai is sharply decorated but with a certain coziness that adds to its charm. Factor in their reasonable prices and you have the perfect recipe for success.

#64 Best Coffee Perhaps the most outstanding qualities of Starbucks is their quality and consistency.Additionally, their baristas are friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. Often their stores area fairly crowded, but what do you expect from the best coffeehouse?

96) Best margarita Bandito’s 97) Best classic movie Forrest Gump 98) Best movie of the school year (Tie) 50/50 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 99) Best viral video of 2011 Jimmy Kimmel: I told my kids I ate their candy 100) Best TV show Modern Family

Wanna see who came in second? Visit us online at smudailycampus.com for full results and more blurbs on your favorite things around SMU.

“Classic Tex-Mex, Serious Margaritas, Ridiculously Casual” – Bandito’s motto rings true. The original frozen margarita is a crowd-pleaser and known to be sneakily strong, but Bandito’s offers

#91 Best Live Music Venue One of the great things about the House of Blues is the simplicity when it comes to purchasing tickets. For their main stage it’s simply a matter of deciding whether you want to stand or sit. The general admission tickets give you the option of avoiding the crowds and

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it was shameful,” Urrea said. “All my life, I was not to tell people who I was.” Urrea strongly disagrees with those who attempt to mask their identity and conform to society. “Always honor you who you are and where you come from,” he said. Urrea understands the border issue and its implications all too well. “I was called greaser wetback one day at school. I didn’t know what it meant,” Urrea said. “And I went to class feeling dirty.” When Urrea came home from school, his father told him that greaser refers to superior Mexican technology during Western expansion. “My father told me that only Mexicans had grease for wagons. I knew it was a lie, but that’s when I understood the power of narrative,” Urrea said. His father died in a tragic border

incident when Mexican police officers tortured him for his life savings. After attending college, Urrea did not know what to do for the rest of his life. He worked menial jobs until he started work as a missionary in Tijuana. Eventually, he became a translator for a Baptist minister who continues to work in the Tijuana area. “That’s when I understood that when you have the gift of speaking, you have the responsibility of listening,” Urrea said. His work in the garbage dumps of Tijuana affected him the most. Garbage pickers live in and around dumpsites in Mexico to gain basic sustenance. During his time in Tijuana, Urrea kept detailed stories about his travels, which eventually became the basis for his books. After returning to the United

States, he applied to be a janitor at Harvard University to pay the bills. To his surprise, he received a job offer as an instructor instead. “Sometimes, life will make you forget why you are here. But sometimes, someone will remember who you are,” Urrea said. Many have asked Urrea to take a political stance on the border issue. “I won’t do it. I am a political agnostic,” Urrea said. “Force has not worked. Violence has not worked. Communication is key.” Urrea has received an invaluable gift — beyond his wealth and fame — for his work in Mexico. “If everything collapsed today, there is one place in the world that [people] will take care of me: the garbage dumps,” Urrea said.

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The J. Erik Jonsson Community School, a researchbased laboratory, opened in 1997 to help at-risk children in underrepresented Oak Cliff. The mission is to help the family as a whole and evolved form a therapeutic standpoint. Change and developmental progression, respect, collaboration and hope are some of the morals of the program. Sandy Nobles, a graduate of SMU, accepted the award for Salesmanship Club as the director of education for over five years, which she has created a culture of innovation and reliability. Nobles is also principal of Jonsson Community School principal. Nobles lead the school’s education research and assessment of student achievement throughout high school. The clubs mission is to transform the lives of children of its service. AVANCE is a school year long program that aids parents in

becoming actively involved with their children’s development. The program reaches out to support at-risk Hispanic families. It has become a model for outreach programs across the nation. Olga Llamas Rodriguez, vice chair of the AVANCE National Board of Directors, accepted the Luminary Award. Rodriguez, active in the Houston community, is the vice president of public affairs for Port of Houston Authority, past president of the board of directors for Houston’s Local Infant Formula for Emergencies program and former mentor for Amigas Latinas for College. Rodriguez said their program works because it educates both a and child. Joan Ganz Cooney and Sesame Workshop created the children’s public television program “Sesame Street” as a show to help children prepare for school. The program has impacted the United States and around the globe in English

and Spanish through the use of research in order to enhance its impact socially and academically. “Sesame Street is a commitment to bring children to their highest potential,” Joan Ganz Cooney said. The Children’s Television Workshop began as an experiment teaching numbers and letters, using children as its toughest researchers. It was proven to be effective before airing. Today the program teaches children throughout the world. Lewis Bernstein accepted the award on behalf of Sesame Workshop. Bernstein is the Sesame Workshop executive vice president of education and research.. President and CEO of KERA Mary Anne Alhadeff introduced Dr. Lewis Bernstein with pride for the legacy the show has created for children to spend critical developmental years. Sesame street is now in 150 countries, its newest being Afghanistan.

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more ratings a person has, the more accurate his or her feedback is. It is generally a good idea to read people’s reviews to get a sense of how that seller handles business. However, some people have been rated thousands of times and still have a 100 percent positive rating, so those people do not need to be researched as much. On the flip side, if you buy something and have a negative experience, it is common courtesy to discuss the situation with the seller before leaving bad feedback. The final mistake that many

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the different types of executions and spoke about their own experiences. Both Johnston and Halperin have been witnesses to executions, while Palacios sat on the parole board determining whether to grant clemency or commute sentences for death row inmates. The overwhelming theme of the panel was the emphasis on the inmates’ humanity.

Despite the heinous crimes committed by these prisoners, and the fact that they deserve to be punished for their crimes, the panel stressed that it is imperative to remember that they are still human beings. “It is so important to humanize the defendants in these cases,” Palacios said. However, the panel did not say

the prisoners should be absolved of their crimes. “I don’t have any problem putting guilty people away from society. The issue isn’t that we shouldn’t punish these people, but what we should do with them,” Halperin said. The next panel will be held Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. The panel will feature two exonerees and a former death row chaplain.

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A disdained chore becomes a valuable skill BRANDON BUB Opinion Editor bbub@smu.edu When I was a child, I, like many other suburban middle-class children, participated in all sorts of after-school activities. I tried baseball for a while, but since no one noticed I was left-handed my throws and batting were generally awful. Then I tried my hand at basketball. In two years I’m reasonably sure I made one basket, and I was so afraid of fouling the other team members that I could never get in close enough to actually guard my man (I guess I always was a pacifist). Much as I might have tried to nurture my athletic side, an iron man I certainly would never be. I had comparatively more success when I took up the piano. Actually, I can’t say that picking up the instrument was a voluntary matter; my parents cajoled me into it when I was 5 years old. I played Hot Cross Buns by age 6 and Bach sonatas by age 16, but that doesn’t mean I was always receptive to my lessons. From the moment I had my first piano lesson to my very last recital in high school, I detested playing the piano. Practicing scales was a drag, theory was convoluted and when I was first starting out my teacher never let me play any popular tunes. I had little motivation to do well. I made a game out of just how lazy I could be when it came to practicing. If I had a lesson at 6:30 on Monday night, you could bet I’d be in our living room frantically trying to get the Alberti pattern down on the most recent song my teacher had assigned me to play. And honestly, most of the time I got away with it pretty well. What I lacked in drive I eventually made up for in sight-reading ability since I often only looked at a piece for the first time with my teacher. My parents will likely read this article and throw a fit thinking about all of the money that they spent on lessons for me for 12 years and how ostensibly it might have all gone to waste. I can’t fault them for that; after all, when I was younger, I really just didn’t appreciate how lucky I was to be able to read music, know chords and understand theory. It might be a bit surprising then that the latest method I’ve been using in my perennial battles with schoolwork procrastination is practicing the piano. My residence hall has a piano in one of the lounges that’s generally open for anyone to use. Last semester I would go in from time to time to work on old scales and chords. Or, if I was feeling really inclined, I might find a piece of sheet music from a popular song and just start practicing it for fun. It never occurred to me that practicing music could be an enjoyable exercise, but now I delight in it more than ever. I try to set aside 30 minutes to an hour every day just so I can reclaim the skill I once had, and perhaps one day even surpass it. So perhaps I ought to be thanking my parents for making me go to my piano lessons every week since kindergarten. And perhaps I ought to thank my piano teacher for putting up with obstinate little me for 12 years. I’m sure I’m not the only person who feels this way about coerced extracurricular activities. All of us probably had to do something when we were younger that we simply didn’t enjoy, but that doesn’t mean that that activity was without significance. Sometimes doing things you don’t like is character building. And sometimes you really don’t appreciate the worth of a certain skill until it’s too late. Brandon is a sophomore majoring in English

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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul speaks about being stopped by security at the airport in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday. A scanner set off an alarm and targeted his knee, although the senator said he has no screws or medical hardware around the joint. He said he was “detained” in a small cubicle and couldn’t make his flight.

TSA: Is it really making us safer? RICHARD GEE rgee@smu.edu

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) detained a U.S. Senator over his refusal to consent to a full body pat down on Monday. When a full body scanner alerted federal TSA agents that Senator Rand Paul’s knee was a threat to airport security, Sen. Paul lifted his pant leg and showed that there was nothing there. Despite this, Paul was escorted to a 10-foot-by-10-foot cubicle reserved for potential terrorists. He offered to restart the screening process to show that the scanner had made a mistake, but the TSA agents denied his request and demanded to touch and pat down Sen. Paul. Upon refusing the pat down, which he saw as a violation of his civil liberties and the Fourth Amendment, TSA agents gave Paul the option of either submitting or being denied access to the airport. This is far from the first time the TSA has overexerted its authority. In June of last year, a 95-year-old woman who weighed

barely 100 pounds in a wheelchair was humiliated by being asked to remove her adult diaper to go through security. Former Miss USA Susie Castillo accused an agent of molestation while going through Dallas/Fort Worth airport security. Castillo was taken to a closed room where she said, “The agent ran her hands down my behind, felt around my breasts, and even came in contact with my vagina… The TSA employee at DFW touched [my] private area four times.” Other examples of TSA abuse are not hard to find with a simple Internet search. According to its own website, the TSA was created in the wake of 9/11 to “strengthen the security” of airports. The passage of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act supposedly made air travel much safer than it would have been had the government not stepped in. People demanded security in airports, yet instead of allowing the free market to meet this demand by creating a private supply of security — as many

private nuclear reactors or money transport companies currently have — the federal government nationalized airport security. Many people found no qualms in their own federal government absorbing responsibilities of airport security. They sacrifice their liberty for the sake of security; Benjamin Franklin would be ashamed at what we’re putting up with. Some go as far as to describe the TSA as a violation of the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits the federal government from unreasonable searches without warrants or probable cause. Yet more controversial is whether or not the TSA does in fact increase our security. No government agency can really care about the bottom-line of security, nor does bureaucracy respond to the profit motive. In a free market, if consumers refused to fly on planes due to fear of the plane being hijacked, would the airlines not fund private security in order to retain customers? Would DFW and Love Field not compete over which airport has a superior security system and therefore win the hearts and

wallets of the people of the greater Dallas area? If DFW became notorious for violating women during their screenings, would it not lose business to a more sensible form of security found in Love Field or even fire the entire private security contractors and hire new, sensible ones? In the current environment where all responsibility of security can be relinquished to the government, airlines have no responsibility in keeping their passengers safe from dangerous people who pose legitimate threats to their passengers. Perhaps this is exactly how airlines would want it, for they cannot be held accountable for dangerous people who board their flights. Real security can be achieved in the private market, and it is time we admit that the TSA is a blithering behemoth of bureaucratic failure. Richard is a sophomore majoring in political science.

Is it time to reform the Federal Reserve? KENT FISCHER kfischer@smu.edu The Federal Reserve released their plans for the short-term interest rate on Wednesday. Usually the Fed does not give such explicit plans, so their announcement was emblematic of the growing role the Fed plays in today’s society. The Fed’s main power is the control and creation of money, and it exercises this power while largely remaining immune from congressional oversight. Despite its immense powers, the Fed has presided over an era of periodic recessions and persistent inflationary eras. Many corrupt business-government partnerships form because congressmen can vote Fed-financed stimulus funds to their business friends, who in return give generous contributions to future re-election campaigns. A lot of cash is up for grabs. An example is the 2008 Troubled Asset Relief Program, when over $700 billion of taxpayer money was used to bail out insolvent

banks. Ultimately, the Federal Reserve has far too much power for a non-democratically accountable institution with little oversight. A true solution to today’s economic problems is to end the monetary mischief by abolishing or severely restricting the power of the Fed to create money without commoditybacked collateral. One of the intended purposes of the Federal Reserve was to diminish the boom and bust effects of the business cycle, a task the Fed has failed to accomplish. The National Bureau of Economic Research lists 18 recessions that have occurred in the 20th and 21st century. In fact, the Fed worsens the business cycle by feeding into the boom period with overabundant credit. The 2008 housing market collapse was in part fueled by the Fed’s manipulation of the interest rate. The Fed cut the federal funds target rate from 6.5 percent in January 2001 down to 1 percent by June 2003. This low level was maintained

for a year before the rates were raised up to 5.25 percent in June 2006. This artificially low rate created a market bubble by stimulating investment beyond sustainable levels. Low interest rates reduce the rate of return that many investors receive, often causing them to seek out riskier investments. When the Fed raised the rate back to 5.25 percent in 2006, the bubble was burst, causing the ensuing housing market and financial sector to collapse. By creating money, the Fed decreases the value of every dollar already in circulation. Money creation is thus a subtle tax that provides an easy route for politicians to finance pet projects and militarism. War bonds did not fund WWI and WWII, the Fed did. Estimates are that “only 21 percent of the war [WWI] was funded through taxation. The remainder was funded by Fedbacked borrowing (56 percent) and outright money creation (23

percent), for a total cost of $33 billion.” Certainly war and particularly self-defense are sometimes justified, but inflationary money creation does much to hide the cost from the public, encouraging unnecessary conflicts. The Federal Reserve has failed to eliminate the boom and bust of the business cycle. Furthermore, it has destroyed the value of the dollar through inflation to finance war and political projects. Reform of the Federal Reserve is a bipartisan issue that satisfies the Republican desire for small government as well as the Democratic desire for curbing crony capitalism. Reforming the Federal Reserve will lead to more responsible political choices, as well as a more robust and freer economy. Kent is a junior majoring in chemistry.

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Men’s, women’s basketball hosts Tulsa this weekend MERCEDES OWENS Sports Editor mmowens@smu.edu Moody Coliseum is scheduled to have an action packed weekend as both the men’s and women’s Mustang basketball programs host conference opponents, the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricanes. After a tough loss to Tulane Wednesday night the Mustangs will be looking for their second win against Tulsa to establish a 3-4 conference record. During their previous meeting, Jeremiah Samarippas brought home a victory by hitting two shots during the final minute, with the final shot completed in the last second to beat the buzzer at Tulsa. SMU was able to outscore Tulsa 19-4 in points off turnovers as well as force 17 turnovers from the Golden Hurricanes. With a final score of 57-55, the game marked the 14th time in 15

For the SMU basketball ladies, this weekend’s game against Tulsa will be their first time on the court together for the season. The women of the Mustang basketball program are currently 2-4 in conference after defeating the UCF Knights in Orlando, Fla. Thursday night. Samantha Mahnesmith led the Mustangs against UCF with 16 points and seven rebounds while Alisha Filmore also put big numbers on the scoreboard with 15 points. Tulsa’s women’s basketball team has been successful against teams such as Houston, Southern Mississippi and Rice this season. The Mustangs have defeated Houston, but were unable to hold back Rice, losing by only two points, 56-54. SMU women’s basketball team will take on the Golden Hurricanes Sunday with tip off scheduled at 2 p.m.

games that the Mustangs were able to hold their opponent to 65 points or less in regulation. Robert Nyakundi led SMU with 14 points, six rebounds and tied a season-high with three steals. Tulsa’s starting guard, Jordan Clarkson, led the Golden Hurricanes with 14 points during the game. Scottie Haralson followed close behind Clarkson with 11 points. Since the previous game with Tulsa, the SMU men have accumulated four losses and only one victory (Houston, 70-54). While the Mustangs have not had much success since facing off Tulsa, the Golden Hurricanes haven’t lost a game since, extending their conference record to 2-5. Tulsa has toppled teams SMU has fallen to such as UTEP, Rice and Tulane. The SMU men’s basketball team will meet with Tulsa for the second time this season Saturday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m.

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saying, “All the guys are ecstatic to be going to Nike. We’ve been hoping to make the switch for a while. The only real difference besides the ‘cool’ factor is their cleats. Their football cleats are much

better. They are more comfortable and are just made better.” While the cleats may be better for football, sophomore Stephanie Wright on the cross-country and track teams says, “I think it will be a nice fresh start with all new clothes,

shoes, etc. — a fresh start much needed for a new conference.” SMU’s partnership with Nike is based off a 5-year agreement to make Nike the official provider of apparel, footwear and equipment for all 17 SMU sponsored teams.

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Former SMU forward Papa Dia goes in for the shot against Tulane Feb. 9, 2011 in Moody Coliseum.

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Tennis heads to Florida CESAR RINCON Staff Writer crincon@smu.edu

The SMU men’s tennis team will be traveling to Naples, Fla. this weekend for a back-to-back showdown. The Mustangs face the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Friday at 1 p.m. and will continue action on Sunday when they face the Florida A&M Rattlers at 10 a.m. The Mustangs (1-1) started off the season losing in their dual-match opener against No. 19 Texas 5-2 at Dallas Country Club. The Longhorns took the doubles point after winning all three doubles matches, 8-4, 8-6, 9-8. SMU attempted a comeback when freshman Arturs Kazijevs

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cut the lead in half, 2-1, by defeating David Holiner, 6-4, 6-3. Senior Robert Sajovich tallied the other point but it was too late by then. Longhorn Lloyd Glasspool took the victory home, as he defeated senior Joseph Hattrup in straight sets. The Mustangs returned back to the court on Sunday to earn their first victory of the season as they defeated UT – Pan American 7-0 at the Bent Tree Country Club. Junior Gaston Cuadranti and Kazijevs joined forces to win 8-1 for the doubles, along with sophomore Mischa Nowicki and Sajovich, who also got a 8-1 victory. Junior Tobias Flood and Hattrup wrapped up the doubles and took an 8-7 victory in their matchup.

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Since the Mustangs were playing fiercely in singles play as well, they won five out of six matches in straight sets. Sophomore Pablo PerezEsnaola finished sweeping the UT – Pan American Broncs when he defeated Chetan Panditi 10-7 in the super tiebreaker. The Eagles will host their first match at home this season against SMU in their dual match opener. The Rattlers (0-3), on the other hand, started off losing the season. FAMU dropped two matches this last weekend against the Florida Atlantic University Owls (4-3) and against the No. 33 Miami RedHawks (4-3). The Rattlers lost their season opening match against No. 44 Florida State 7-0 on Jan. 16.

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The Daily Campus

Art

Nasher Sculpture Center debuts Greek exhibit

JOE Richardson Staff Writer joeyr@smu.edu

Dallas is an art city. Yet, our skyline hides art museums, opera houses, theaters, bars, galleries and other places where art and artists hang. The Nasher Sculpture Center is just one art haven that lies tucked behind the buildings that shoot out of the ground and scrape heaven. Pieces by Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Andy Warhol, Auguste Rodin and Pablo Picasso call the sculpture center home. On Jan. 28 several of Elliott Hundley’s pieces will also make the center their home. “The Bacchae” is a new exhibition of 11 works by Hundley that will run until April 22. “Elliott Hundley has garnered accolades for his dazzling, denselylayered reliefs and free-standing sculptures that bring together in novel fashion an extraordinary array of materials,” said Nasher Sculpture Center Director Jeremy Strick. The exhibit is based on Euripides’ Greek tragedy, “The Bacchae.” When the people of Thebes refused to acknowledge Dionysus

as the son of Zeus, the god got mad. So mad, in fact, that he made the women of Thebes go bananas and run off into the woods. The god then sent the king of Thebes after them. The Theban women heard the king and, inevitably, leapt upon him and tore him apart. “His exhibition offers works that are at once remarkable technical achievements and powerful meditations on topics both primal and contemporary,” Strick said. The Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University organized the exhibit. There will also be a book accompanying the exhibit. This book will include input from curators, poets, art historians, artists, critics and educators while discussing his work in the past decades. Hundley’s work has been featured in the Museum of Modern Art and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. His work is also on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. He currently lives in Los Angeles

and earned his MFA from UCLA in 2005. SMU alumnus Julius Pickenpack now works in PR and is the social media coordinator at the museum. “The Nasher usually hosts three major exhibitions throughout the year and a couple of smaller exhibitions, which are part of Sightings: New Art at the Nasher series,” he said. The Nasher Sculpture Center is located in the Dallas Arts District and houses 300 works of art. The museum opened in 2003 and is the dream of the late Raymond and Patsy Nasher, according to Pickenpack. “Dallas was honored when Mr. Nasher decided to keep the collection in Dallas and he wanted to make his art accessible to the whole world and to the public,” said Pickenpack. “The Nasher Sculpture Center is a treasure to the city of Dallas. The Nasher is the only urban museum and garden in the world dedicated to modern and contemporary sculpture. It is a one-of-a-kind institution. Museums around the world wanted to acquire the Nasher Collection including New York’s Guggenheim, the National Gallery in Washington D.C., and the Tate in London, but Mr. Nasher chose to keep his collection in Dallas, Texas.” Pickenpack went on to say, “The Nasher is nationally and internationally recognized. Hailed by “USA Today” as one of the great sculpture gardens where art enhances nature, the roofless museum seamlessly integrates the indoor galleries with the outdoor spaces creating a museum experience unlike any other in the world.”

Photo courtesy of Nasher Sculpture Center

American artist Elliott Hundley uses a plethora of cosmetic and natural resources for his artwork. Wood, fiberglass, bamboo, shells and even found lanterns compose these unique works. From top to bottom: Hundley’s pieces include “Swarming Over,” “eyes like run like leaping fire,” and “Thyrsus for Autone.” Hundley’s use of visual language allows visitors to understand the 11 pieces related to the Greek tragedy “The Bacchae” as they walk through the Nasher’s galleries. The free standing and wall mounted constructions full of mythology and drama are sure to compliment the Nasher’s architecture and inviting natural light. Elliott Hundley’s “The Bacche” launches Jan.28 and will be on display until April 22.

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