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NEWS Briefs World NORTH KOREA— A North Korean defector writes a memoir about living in the country in order to raise awareness.

His reflections include forced abortions, mass starvation and prison camps withholding 120,000 people.

TIJUANA, Mexico— Pope Francis said migrants crossing the USMexico border suffer “inhuman” conditions and encouraged communities not to judge but welcome immigrants in order to start ending discrimination.

National WASHINGTON D.C. — President Obama denounced citizens around the world who use religion to justify wars and violence at the National Prayer Breakfast Thursday.

He summarized that religion should push practitioners in the “right direction” and not be twisted and distorted to be used as a weapon, alluding to recent ISIS attacks.

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SMU students walk across the SMU Cox School of Business quad.

SMU Cox School of Business makes top 10 on multiple top business lists OLIVIA NGUYEN Managing Editor qonguyen@smu.edu The SMU Cox School of Business continues to live up to its prestigious name after making multiple rankings in 2015.

This year the business school ranked among the top ten in business analysis and finance, adding to its long list of accomplishments from past rankings.

According to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, students graduating from the SMU Cox Master of Science in Accounting program in 2014 had a “75.7 percent pass rate for the CPA exam,

well above the national average of 49.7 percent. Almost two-thirds of 2014 Cox MSA students passed all four sections of the CPA exam by the end of 2014.”

Southern Methodist University topped other national lists and even made worldwide rankings.

The Financial Engineer’s 2015 Master of Business Analytics Rankings is one of the most wide-ranging rankings for graduate business analytics programs in the United States.

SMU made the top ten, ranking number seven.

Another Texas school, the University of Texas at Austin, ranked fifth after top-ranked New York University.

SMU also outranked a number of universities in the Financial Times Global MBA 2015 specialty rankings.

According to the SMU Cox website, the publication

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David Salyers speaks at ExxonMobil Lecture Series

LOS ANGELES— Los Angeles ranked fourth in the United States for top “hightech transportation options.” The evaluation was based on services like Zipcar, bike share and riding sharing services, apps for navigating public transit systems and more.

Christen Limbaugh Contributing Writer climbaugh@smu.edu

Texas LUBBOCK — A Lubbock doctor was killed after crashing a small plane he was piloting Thursday. The airplane crashed into a guy-wire attached to a TV tower near the Preston Smith International Airport in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The National Transportation Safety Board stated the Piper PA-46 engine that crashed into the guywire of the KCBD-TV tower cut of air and power to the station.

comprises its top 10 ranking on universities’ “finance program and other specialty findings on feedback provided by MBA alumni three years after graduation.”

The Cox School of Business Graduate Program ranked No. 10 on the list, being the only business school in Texas to make it in the publication this year.

Kumar Venkataraman, SMU Cox finance department chair and James M. Collins, Chair in Finance, made statements regarding SMU’s high ranking in the Financial Times on the SMU Cox website.

“We are very encouraged that our alumni highly rank the Cox experience three years after graduation,” said Venkataraman and Collins. “It is a testament to the rigorous, applied finance curriculum that helps solve real world problems.”

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Members of the Faculty Senate ask Paul Ward questions at Wednesday’s meeting.

Faculty Senate discusses OE2C, sexual assault on campus ALLY VAN DEUREN Contributing Writer avandeuren@smu.edu SMU’s Faculty Senate met Wednesday afternoon in the Hughes Trigg Ballroom to talk about SMU’s initiatives to eradicate sexual misconduct on campus.

President of Faculty Senate Jody Magliolo began the meeting by introducing special guest Paul Ward, Vice president of Legal Affairs and Government Relations, General Counsel and Secretary for SMU. Ward spoke about SMU’s response to sexual violence, assault and harassment in relation to

the law.

“It is of utmost concern to the university,” Ward said. “It is more complicated now than it was and we are focused on Title IX.” Ward mentioned the fact that SMU was one of 55 institutions on a list released by Civil Rights for sexual misconduct.

As far as the status of implementation of task force recommendations, Magliolo mentioned that he may invite SMU’s Vice President for Student Affairs Lori White to the next Faculty Senate meeting, as her team has been working to combat these issues as well.

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A sizeable crowd of SMU students, alumni, professors and esteemed members of the Dallas community gathered Wednesday evening to hear Chick-fil-A’s Vice President of Marketing, David Salyers, speak at the ExxonMobil Lecture Series.

SMU’s Temerlin Advertising Institute hosted the event at the Angelika Film Center where attendees received free drink tickets and were served complimentary Chick-fil-A before Mr. Salyers’ presentation.

Salyers opened by claiming he is the exception to the rule in the business world, because after 33 years he continues to wake up every day excited to go to work.

He credits his and Chick-filA’s success to their simple but powerful mission statement, “Be Remarkable!” Chick-fil-A believes the secret to being remarkable is to focus on making a difference in the lives of their customers.

Salyers explained that Chick-

fil-A innovates rather than imitating their competition.

He proceeded to pull out a $20 bill and smack it against his forehead.

“For the majority of vendors, you look like this!”

The crowd laughed with him as he went on to claim this is “the fundamental problem with American business,” because businesses try to extract value from their customers rather than establishing long-term relationships.

“Relationships are appreciating assets, and a customer becomes an asset when they feel appreciated and invested.”

Salyers wrapped up by handing out a “Remarkable!” coin to every audience member.

Each individual coin has a unique design and is paired with an app.

The point of this coin is to share your story on the app, then give the coin to someone else who will then share their story and so on.

Salyers explained his hope

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‘Birdman’ soars into the Oscars riley coven Arts and Entertainment Writer rcoven@smu.edu I think people use terms like “amazing” and “incredible” too often. I’ve heard things described with these words before that definitely didn’t deserve it. I’ve caught myself calling a doughnut amazing. And yeah, it was pretty good, but it wasn’t awe-inspiring or world changing or anything.

I enjoyed it but it didn’t really affect me in any profound way.

But with all that being said, Alejandro Iñárritu’s “Birdman,” was absolutely amazing. It was incredible. I have not been blown away by a movie like this in a long time, if ever. And maybe this is just my knee-jerk reaction to the film but I think this is a review I’ll stand by for years to come.

Going into the film I wasn’t really sure what to expect. The trailers made it look entirely different than what the final product ended up being. While it was still a fully fleshed out and entertaining movie, the styles and challenges to the film were

astonishing throughout. For instance, the entire film is shot as one long take. As in they don’t cut.

Ever. A film that I thought used a similar style very effectively was “Gravity” but even they cut their shots every once in a while.

I kept wondering how it would be possible to change locations using this style and then suddenly they had. Characters were able to maintain their personal spaces better, the reveals throughout were so much more powerful and the cinematography didn’t lose any of the weight it carried. I was absolutely amazed. Last year Alfonso Cuarón was awarded the Academy Award for Best Director for his revolutionary visual technique in Gravity. I think this years’ should be gift wrapped with a bow for Iñárritu.

Challenges to style aren’t easy, let alone finding the ones that can still maintain an effective film. Iñárritu not only was able to do both but he set the standard for them.

Another aspect of the film that really stood out to me was the acting. Michael Keaton

especially gave an incredible performance. His character, Riggan Thompson, is eerily parallel to Keaton himself.

Both once famed actors known for their role as an iconic winged superhero, they are now in the limelight of their careers. While I am oddly not close enough personal friends with Keaton to be able to relay if his private life is similar to Thompson’s, I hope it isn’t. Keaton’s portrayal of this demented, depressed and possibly insane man is one that is bittersweet. It’s such an amazing performance but it’s still one that can make your heart heavy and bring a tear to your eye.

It’s impossible to not empathize with Riggan as he tries, with everything he has, to succeed in a world that has forgotten him. Hopefully Keaton knows that he is still just as beloved, at least by me.

“Birdman” is a film that comes around once in a very long time. Not often do directors have the nerve to do what Iñárritu has done, but even more rarely do they pull it off.

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Katy Perry’s Super Bowl performance was shadowed by the shark that stole the show.

Friday Top Five with Amy amy cooley Contributing Writer acooley@smu.edu

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Michael Keaton stars as a washed up actor directing a Broadway play in “Birdman.”

1. If you didn’t watch it (or if you can’t remember it), you’ve definitely heard about it: Katy Perry’s Super Bowl halftime show and the true star of it, Left Shark.

There are posts all over the internet about this guy. He was one of Perry’s backup dancers wearing a shark costume who didn’t quite seem to know what he was doing, especially compared to his right hand counterpart (who apparently is a former backup dancer for Taylor Swift).

Well thanks to her shark buddies (and other dancers), awesome props, special effects and a guest appearance

by Missy Elliott, Katy Perry’s performance broke the record for the most-watched halftime show with 118.5 million viewers. I was genuinely on the edge of my seat saying “this is so much fun” just watching from the couch at home. Great job, Katy. But more importantly, props to you, Left Shark. You will not be forgotten.

2. An even better gift than his…well, you know, in a box (I had to), Justin Timberlake said that he will be receiving, and I quote, “the greatest gift ever,” as he announced that his wife of two years, Jessica Biel, is pregnant.

This announcement took

the form of an Instagram post on his 34th birthday with Timberlake kissing his wife’s pregnant belly.

He’s also making a wager on the sex of the baby with his hashtags: #BoyOrGirl #YouNeverKnow #WeDontEvenKnow #WeAreTakingBets.

3. Wedding bells are ringing for Johnny Depp and fiancée of one year, Amber Heard.

They will be married this weekend on Depp’s private island in the Bahamas. It is said that they chose this weekend because this is the only time they’re both free.

Both actors have films in the works, including a fifth “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie for Mr. Depp.

(Honestly, how much are you going to milk this one, Disney? Give it a rest.)

Although I love me some Johnny Depp, he has a history of his serious relationships failing. Hopefully this one works out. His most recent split was in 2012 with his girlfriend of 14 years and mother of two children, Vanessa Paradis.

4. People have been talking for some time due to his increasingly feminine appearance, but Bruce Jenner’s mother has confirmed that he will be undergoing the transition to becoming a woman and she

says that she could not be more proud of her son for all that he has done in his life.

Bruce wants to start his own reality TV show to highlight his transformation.

5. Finally, I’ve got some upcoming movies in everyone’s favorite genre: sequels.

Because we couldn’t get enough of Channing Tatum’s body the first time, they decided to make a second “Magic Mike,” appropriately titled “Magic Mike XXL.” The trailer came out this week and pretty much met my exact expectations: Channing Tatum’s muscles glistening as he dances on a stage among other hot men.

It even ended with a tasteful “You’re Welcome.”

I for one am more scared for this movie than excited.

I used to work in a movie theater and on opening night of the first “Magic Mike,” the theater was full of drunken moms making a scene over the shirtless men on the screen.

It still gives me chills.

But I cannot wait for the other movie, “Sharknado 3.” The first two were such quality films; I’m surprised they haven’t gotten any Academy Awards. Don’t worry, producers, third time’s the charm. If only Left Shark would make a cameo.

Both movies will be released this July.

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“We are not starting from scratch,” Ward said. “We are starting from a long history of supporting materials.”

In addition to discussion of sexual assault, the Faculty Senate discussed OE2C (Operational Excellence for the 2nd Century) and, after much discussion, approved a motion to pass a new

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is that these coins will help people realize that every individual has a story, and taking time to create lasting relationships promotes a better perspective in all aspects of life,

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resolution for the OE2C. “I am open to whatever the body has in mind,” Magliolo said. “Saying nothing is not the right way to go.”

Several faculty members spoke up about their reservations about the OE2C. “There’s a sense of urgency that the truth is not spoken,” Senate member Susanne Scholz said. “The whole thing makes everyone very suspicious.”

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including business.

Erin Hedrick, a second year SMU Masters student shared her biggest takeaway from Salyers’ presentation.

“It’s easy to get caught up in short-term things, but if you want to be happy in life and in work you have to invest in something greater.”

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Dr. Lenk speaking to her audience

Jerusalem: City of strife or peace?

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Debra and Marc Tice, parents of freelance journalist Austin Tice, participate a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington Thursday.

White House asked to help journalist held in Syria BRETT ZONGKER Associated Press Parents of a missing journalist detained in Syria and the press freedom group Reporters Without Borders are calling on the White House to help bring the journalist home safely and to improve U.S. policy on hostage cases.

Marc and Debra Tice of Houston said Thursday that they are taking part in meetings for a White House policy review on how to handle hostage cases.

Their son, Austin Tice, has been missing since 2012 — 906 days by his mother’s count.

“After almost two-and-a-half years ... we feel like we need to let everybody know that our son is missing — and will you please help us get him home?”

Debra Tice pleaded during a news conference at the National Press Club.

On Feb. 16, the family plans to launch an online campaign with support from USA Today, McClatchy Newspapers and other media companies, placing online ads with the message “Free Austin Tice.” The parents are asking supporters to sign a petition to President Barack Obama to do more to bring Tice home.

Austin Tice disappeared in August 2012 while covering the civil war in Syria. Tice is a former

Marine who has reported for The Washington Post, McClatchy Newspapers, The Associated Press, CBS and other outlets. He was one of the few journalists reporting from Damascus when he vanished. In 2012, Tice and the staff of McClatchy Newspapers won the prestigious George W. Polk Award for war reporting.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are still a mystery. It’s not clear what entity is holding him, but it is not believed to be the Islamic State group or the Syrian government, the family said.

The parents said they have been told by “credible sources” that Austin Tice is alive, reasonably well treated and that they need to be patient.

“There’s a general confidence that he will come home safely,” Marc Tice said.

“That’s about as much detail as we have.”

The family has grown frustrated, though, with the U.S. government’s coordination and sharing of information. Each agency has its own agenda, they said.

“It is appalling to us” that no single U.S. government entity is responsible for pursuing the safe return of Americans taken hostage abroad, said Debra Tice.

“That has to change.”

The family is advocating

for a new U.S. policy that would provide a single point of accountability, responsible to the president, to pursue the safe return of hostages.

They also are pushing the government to improve information sharing among government agencies and with families and to create protections for the hostages’ interests and assets at home, such as online profiles, bank accounts and housing.

“We want to make sure that when Austin comes back, he has a life to come back to,” Marc Tice said.

Delphine Halgand, the U.S. director of Reporters Without Borders, said no one is asking for the U.S. to change its policy against paying ransoms for hostages. In fact, no ransom has been requested in the Austin Tice case, his family said.

The parents have traveled to Beirut to meet with Syrian government officials themselves.

They said the U.S. government should be more creative and responsive in its approach to reach their son’s captors and initiate more diplomacy with the Syrians.

“We have a State Department whose purpose is diplomatic relations,” Debra Tice said.

“How do you have diplomatic relations with someone you won’t speak to?”

religion

Two dead in murder-suicide at University of South Carolina JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press Two people died Thursday in an apparent murder-suicide inside a building on the University of South Carolina’s campus in busy downtown Columbia.

The shooting happened about 1 p.m. Thursday as students were changing classes. Even as police cars with sirens blaring rushed to the new School of Public Health and the university sent out an alert that everyone should stay inside, people were walking around the sprawling campus.

State Law Enforcement Division spokesman Thom Berry said the shooting was “very isolated” but he wouldn’t say who was involved, whether

it was a student, professor or someone else.

One of Columbia’s main streets was closed, causing massive traffic problems.

Security was increased at the Statehouse about two blocks away. The university didn’t cancel classes, but planned a candlelight vigil and extended counseling hours.

By the time the sun set, the increased security was gone and roads were reopened. A number of officers remained at the public health building, many of them crime-scene technicians.

Berry refused to release the names of the dead or their relationship. He also wouldn’t specify where the shooting took place beyond a room in the

building, not saying if it was an office or a classroom.

University President Harris Pastides sent a letter that was texted to students and others, calling the day a great tragedy, thanking the police for their fast response and sending his prayers to everyone affected.

School officials told professors not to penalize students who failed to show up for afternoon classes, even if they missed exams.

Student Hayden Dunn, a senior from Myrtle Beach, said he was in the building about 1 p.m., getting in an elevator to change classes, when a police officer also got inside.

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“I live a pretty normal life in Jerusalem,” said Dr. Marcie Lenk as she looked out to her audience of 10 attendees that sat in the Heroy Science Hall of Southern Methodist University.

Dr. Lenk, Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, went on to describe her daily routine that consists of feeding her cat breakfast, eating in restaurants, enjoying the roof over her head, seeing movies, and ending each day by watching cable television.

Although her life may seem artificially normal, the purpose of the discussion put on by SMU Jewish Studies and Hillel of Dallas was to discuss strategies for peaceful co-existence among the different cultures residing in Jerusalem.

Although the earth has been scientifically proven to be

spherical, the Jewish culture has always shared a sense that Jerusalem is the center of the world.

Located at the center of Jerusalem is Temple Mount – The Noble Sanctuary. Not only is this the most holy place for all Jews, it is also holy for Christians and Muslims.

In the eyes of Christians, this is the temple that Jesus called his home and grew up in. To Muslims, Temple Mount is called Al-Aqsa Mosque, or Farthest Mosque, and is the third holiest site in the Islamic culture.

“There is such a sense for heightened holiness at Temple Mount, that there is an expectation for ourselves and others. With that expectation comes fear,” said Dr. Lenk.

On a typical day at Temple Mount, the nature of the vicinity is quiet.

People may be having picnics, playing soccer, or just enjoying the scenery; however, when the

subjectively respectful behavior is broken, people get nervous.

“One person’s holiness, is another person’s profanity,” said Dr. Lenk. There is no guidebook for appropriate behavior, just a status quo.

The problem that arises from the congregating of various cultures and religious beliefs at one specific sanctuary is the result of questionable, and sometimes even violent, behavior.

When Israel was founded only 66 years ago on May 14, 1948, its Proclamation of Independence was based on the concept of being the homeland for the Jewish people after the Holocaust.

Although it was not a theocracy, the calendar is Jewish and it is a Jewish public space; however, there is freedom of religion.

Dr. Lenk closed her discussion with, “I started by saying this is a normal place, and I hold true to that. Yet, this is a potent place.

In this place, nothing is simple.”

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FRIDAY n FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Habit

Drive

Making the decision to teach, to serve

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A freshly brewed cup of coffee.

Why coffee is worth the cost If you’re looking for a sign to start an expensive coffee habit, this is it.

New research indicates that people who regularly drink coffee hold a lower chance of developing skin cancer. A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that persons drinking four cups or more had 20 percent lower risk rate.

Previous studies conflict with these results, but while these scientists work on verifying this conclusion, feel free to grab a cup of coffee as you read this column.

Okay, if you’ve ever taken a statistics class then you know about lurking variables. Avoiding the sun helps reduce skin cancer, and coffee drinkers usually drink their coffee indoors, thus limiting their exposure to the sun. Lurking variable.

Additionally, a survey of 1000 American workers

by Accounting Principals estimates that the average Joe spends nearly $1100 every year on a cup of joe.

Fine, coffee may not exactly reduce skin cancer and it may be expensive, so is this really a sign to consume more coffee? Yes! Caffeine possesses benefits that accomplish more than simply keeping you alert.

As an avid coffee drinker (by avid I mean I drink Starbucks), a day without my six-shot espresso venti mocha equals a day wasted. That’s right, six shots. I drink coffee so often that I’ve built up a tolerance. In fact, I’m drinking my venti right now as I’m typing this story.

In my experience, my $7 drink provides me with more happiness than anything else available at the same price.

“Oh my goodness! Nickson, $7 for a cup of coffee, why don’t you brew one in your dorm?” as some readers may ask. Frankly, I don’t believe in an espresso machine. You dump solid beans into a bowl and somehow it turns into liquid. I wouldn’t be able to handle one. Can’t do it. Besides, coffee is like a sandwich, it tastes better when someone else makes it. Fellas, amirite?

Well there goes my female audience.

Also, whenever I need a boost in productivity, creativity or alacrity, coffee will always be my pickme-up drug. Compared to smoking a cigarette, I’d like to think drinking coffee is a healthier alternative for a stimulant. So while the smokers step outside to light a stogie, I’ll be cozied up indoors sippin’ my coffee.

And for those who are unable to receive an Adderall prescription, coffee represents a more socially acceptable alternative.

“Wait a second, Umphrey Lee and Arnold Dining Hall offer free coffee, so why should we buy a cup?” as readers may ask. First, I’m unsure if the dining halls provide free coffee because I always go to Starbucks.

Second, if they do offer free coffee it probably tastes

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like absolutely terrible.

Coffee is cool. If you go on Tumblr or Pinterest, you’ve probably seen those fancy coffee drinks: the ones with the floral decoration or the smiling cat pawing at the brim of the cup.

Coffee is hot. With the random temperature drops lately, a steaming cup of coffee is exactly what you need to warm you up.

When you need to take a break from studying or simply need to clear your mind, coffee presents a peaceful getaway from all the troubles in your life. An authority on nutrition, Authority Nutrition published an article that states that the more coffee you drink, the happier you’ll be. So if you’re having another one of those days where nothing seems to be going your way, grab a cup of coffee and feel better.

So you really like this cute girl or boy, you want to ask him or her out but you don’t know where. Going to the movies leaves out time to converse and taking him or her to dinner seems too formal, so what do you do? Take your crush out for coffee! It’s relaxing and provides time to know your date a little better.

To all of those who feel bad about walking into class late with your Starbucks coffee, don’t. Tell your professor that arriving five minutes late for class with coffee allows you to focus throughout the entire lecture. If they remain unconvinced, show them this article, but be sure to black out my name.

The jolt from coffee sharpens your mind, allowing you to work in a more efficient and smarter way.

After all, coffee basically caused the Enlightenment Period. Well, not exactly, but local thinkers did meet in coffeehouses to discuss, debate and challenge established institutions during this Age of Reason.

Basically, if you want to be as smart as Sir Isaac Newton, drink coffee.

And there you have it: the most important reasons to drink coffee everyday, a coffee addict’s perspective on the advantages of a daily caffeine habit, and the sign you’ve been waiting for.

Coffee, Thor-approved: “This drink, I like it! Another!”

Chong is majoring in finance and economics.

History

Cheers to Black History Month It’s beginning to feel a lot like Black History Month.

Black History Month is a magical time of the year when we celebrate every toilet flush, cell phone call, load of laundry, opened door, good hair day, scrambled egg, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, pullout couch, acoustic set, elevator, perfectly molded ice cream cone, key chain, lawn of fresh cut grass, traffic light, sharpened pencil, operating engine, clean floor, thump of the heartbeat, glass of lemonade and infamous SMU sprinkler (Google ‘List of Black Inventors’).

The United States formally sets aside a time to celebrate and appreciate black culture, history and contributions each year during the month of February. The event grew out of “Negro History Week.” In 1915, historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African-Americans founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization designed to research

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Tyrell Russell Contributing Editor tjrussell@smu.edu

and promote the achievements of black Americans and other peoples of African descent.

In 1926, the group went on to sponsor a national Negro History week in 1926. The week also took place in February and coincided with the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. The celebration garnered national attention as schools and communities throughout the US began establishing history clubs and hosting performances and lectures to recognize black history and culture.

By the late 1960s, Negro History Week evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses. In 1976, President

Gerald R. Ford became the first president to officially recognize Black History Month. Since then, every US president has designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries, including Canada and Great Britain, also dedicate a month to celebrating black history and achievements.

Every single day of the year, often unconsciously, we celebrate black contributions to our society.

In February, however, we make our celebration conscious. We make our celebration intentional.

We can encase ourselves with the realization that without the contributions of black people, even since the origin of humanity, this world would be entirely different, even more complicated, and ridiculously inconvenient.

This month and every day, live in respect, gratitude and consciousness.

Happy Black History Month!

Russell is majoring in biology.

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When I think about my time here at SMU, I think about a whirlwind of incredible experiences. But I also think about that gnawing question that always lurks: What in the world am I going to do after I leave here?

Although the question is the quickest way to get any senior’s heart pounding and palms sweating, I actually have several ways I could answer it. I could volunteer abroad or apply to graduate school. I have choices.

But the question of what I could do after graduation actually has a second part – what should I do? And as I turned each choice over in my head, none of them felt quite right.

The truth is, I lead a pretty privileged life.

As overwhelmed as I feel knowing I have so many postgraduate choices, I also know I’m incredibly lucky. I worked hard to get to and through college and faced struggles along the way, but I went to a high school where kids were expected to graduate and we had plenty of extra support and resources to help us plan our next chapters.

Whenever I needed support, I never had far to look. But it wasn’t just my family and teachers that encouraged me. Examples of successful people who look like me were all around, from the people I saw on campus during college visits to the majority of government leaders and actors I watched on TV. Everywhere I turned, society told me I could be successful.

But I know that the same isn’t true of kids all across the

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Stephanie Newland Contributing Editor snewland@smu.edu

country. When I was growing up, I couldn’t wait to learn, laugh and grow through the college experience. Too many kids lack the opportunity to imagine a fulfilling future for themselves.

For students growing up in our lowest-income communities, just 6 percent will graduate from college by the time they’re 25.

This disparity in no way reflects kids’ capabilities – it’s a result of deeply entrenched systems of oppression that have denied low-income kids equal access to opportunity for decades.

I know that I can play a role in changing this. More importantly, I believe I should.

I applied to Teach For America because I want to be a part of the movement to end educational inequity in this country.

This past spring, I took a class called Minority Dominant Relations in which we examined the disparities between high and low-income communities in our society. The more I learned, the more convinced I became that the gap in opportunities available to well-off students and their lower-income peers is an injustice I want to address.

No child’s future should be determined by the numbers in his or her zip code

or parents’ paycheck.

I didn’t decide to teach because I think I’m going to be a hero. This work will be incredibly challenging and humbling, and I will have to push myself harder than I ever have to give my students the education they deserve. I will need to work in close partnership with the parents, teachers and community members who have been working toward justice and equity long before I arrived.

But I don’t want a job that lets me turn a blind eye to the injustice kids face every day. I want one that forces me to look injustice in the face and fight it with all my heart. I want one that holds me accountable for the injustices that plague our communities – because, although I did not create them, I’d still bear responsibility if I chose not to address them.

As I become a Teach For America corps member after graduation, I’ll be joining a network of more than 47,000 people working relentlessly to make access to opportunity equitable. It’s a network of leaders vastly diverse in background and experience, working across sectors, all united around the fundamental belief that a quality education is not a privilege – it is a right.

We can fight to ensure all students get to enjoy that right.

As you think about what in the world you’re going to do after you leave here, I hope you’ll join us.

Newland is majoring in Spanish and biology.

Dating

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Another year of puking over their cuteness.

Valentine’s Day lies right around the corner and you’re single. Again.

Your parent’s continue their annual ritual of asking if you’ve found a husband or wife in life only to give them the same answer. You counter their disappointed looks and hushed comments about your love life with a strong sense of independence and explain how you haven’t yet found the right one.

Your friends rush to find you a boyfriend or girlfriend before the 14th because they’re tired of watching you sprawled on your bed, crying and comparing your life to romantic comedies, and eating chocolate truffles from a heart-shaped box that you bought for yourself.

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But the app does more than creating the illusion of a special someone in your life, it also “creates a safe space for you to practice texting with a real human if you’re out of practice,” written on the company blog.

And if you already have a boyfriend or girlfriend, the company comments, “Sometimes it even inspires

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nickson chong Opinion Editor nicksonc@smu.edu

just enough jealousy to jolt that special person into committing.”

Because that’s exactly how you want to go about that. Definitely the sure signs of a healthy relationship. Wow. Anyway, the site grants you full control over the relationship. You can make up the backstory of how ya’ll met, his personality, and profile. But if you’re not a romantic, the site randomly generates one for you.

Maybe the site isn’t for you, but if you submit a selfie to the app and someone selects you as an invisible boyfriend or girlfriend you’ll get paid. That’s right, you’ll get paid real money for your selfie.

And there you have it, the one stop site to convince yourself and others that you won’t be alone this Valentine’s Day. Chong is majoring in finance and economics.

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FRIDAY n FEBRUARY 6, 2015

SPORTS Spotlight

Commentary

the weekend Outlook

Today Equestrian – The weekend kicks off with the Lady Mustang equestrians traveling to Fort Worth. With a 4-5, record the team will be looking to teach .500 against TCU. Women’s Swimming – The SMU women’s swimming team takes to the road Fridayfaces UNT in Denton at 5 p.m. . It is their final regular season event before the AAC Championship.

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Despite being within two possesions, SMU had to watch from the court as Moody emptied.

This team deserves better than you

Tomorrow Men’s Swimming– SMU prepares for the AAC tournament by setting race positions in a time trial in Southlaxe, Tx. at one p.m..

Women’s Basketball – The Lady Mustangs travel to Orlando looking to end a 14game losing streak.

Tip-off is at 1 p.m.

Women’s Swimming – The team returns to the pool for Senior Day and a time trial event against UNT and Oklahoma Baptist at 1 p.m.

The day after Women’s Basketball – In their first event of 2015, the SMU women’s golf team takes to the green in Orlando for the first round of the UCF Invitational.

The tournament goes from Sunday and ends on Tuesday.

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Demetrio Teniente Sports Editor @Demo36 Before everyone starts getting all hissy, I am not talking about the Mob, nor am I talking about the students at either end of the court.

This falls under the category of, “if you think I’m talking about you, then I am. If you don’t think I’m talking about you, then I’m not.”

But just to make myself absolutely clear- I am talking about the rest of Moody. I’m talking about the season ticket holders and all the pretend sports fans that turned their backs on this team.

I’m talking about all those “fans” that feel they deserve a winning team because they “pay good money to be there.”

That’s bull s**t.

When I was 10 years old, I remember watching a Dallas Cowboys game with my dad and the boys were losing. I was upset; I got up angrily and started to walk away from the TV. My dad stood up grabbed me by the arm and told me to sit my spoiled sports fan butt down. And I did.

No matter what the outcome of a game is going to be you finish it. If it is your team, then you support them until the very end.

After everything this team has done for SMU. After giving us a winning, successful major sport to rally behind how do we support them? By walking out of a two-possession game with 50 seconds left.

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Time and time again I have watched SMU “fans” walk out on games where SMU wasn’t blowing out opponents.

Where does this entitled disposition come from?

It’s not like SMU has been a frequent guest in the NCAA tournament.

SMU hasn’t been to the big dance since 1993.

Why do you think you deserve a win from them every single game? You do realize the probability of a team wining every single game is ridiculous.

SMU was on an eight game winning streak. Over the course of 20 games, SMU has won 17. Two of those losses came against Cincinnati.

And when the Mustangs are at home, they have won 31 of their last 34 home games.

Have they not won enough games in front of you for you to sit on your butt for another 15 minutes?

I want you to remember that these kids are not robots. Larry doesn’t show up every night, press a button and activate his basketball robots. Each one of those athletes saw you moving towards the exits.

They saw you having to wait in the aisles because so many people were leaving that the exits were clogged.

They heard they silence that fell over a Moody that was shaking just moments earlier.

And while you’re back was turned you didn’t see the dejection in their face.

Sometimes the shots don’t fall- that’s the way basketball goes.

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This was one of those nights.

And despite their misfortunes, SMU was in this game late. They busted their tails on the defensive end and were competitive until Moody gave up on them.

Have you forgotten everything this team has had to endure? You must have forgotten that Emmanuel Muddiay burned the program.

That one of the teams most respected programs had to go on leave.

That they played half of the season without arguably their best player.

That a transfer who was supposed to be a major contributor suddenly decided to quit on the team.

That they are now playing without one of their most heralded recruits.

That they have the NCAA breathing down their neck.

Why do you deserve a winbecause you shoveled over money to the University to sit in a chair?

You can’t punish the players. It isn’t right.

It takes something special, to put yourself out in front of thousands of people, knowing you are either going to succeed or fail- there is no in between.

That takes a lot.

You don’t deserve a win.

You aren’t entitled to anything just because you paid someone a lot of money. Those players don’t owe you anything but to go out there and play.

But most of all, you don’t deserve this team.

Courtesy of SMU Athletics

The DC’s player of the week: Isabella Acrila This week, the Daily Campus Sports Desk staff chose senior swimmer Isabella Arcila as our player of the week for her outstanding performances in the pool.

Arcila was named AAC Swimmer of the Week for the second time this season after a dominating performance against No. 6 Texas and No. 11 Arizona. Arcila recorded four of the six first place finishes for SMU against UT and Arizona, including first in the 50-yard freestyle, the 200-yard and 400-yard freestyle relays, and the 200yard medley relay. Arcila’s first place finish in the 50-yard

freestyle was a personal best for the senior and she also placed second in three other events.

Arcila is a five-time NCAA All-American, and the Columbian-Californian also qualified for the Pan American Games in the 50-meter freestyle. Catch Arcila and the Mustangs in the pool again Friday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. as they head north to compete against UNT and on Saturday at a time trial that will be Senior Day for Arcila and seven other swimming Mustangs.

-Nikki Chavanelle

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FOOD

FRIDAY n FEBRUARY 6, 2015 re view

Cook Hall’s big sunny windows create a happy ambience for a night at the bar.

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Fruits and juices are yours for the mixing at Henry’s Majestic.

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Best drink deals to enjoy in Dallas Dollar mimosas at Pakpao Thai

Sparkling bar at Henry’s Majestic

$2 beers at Corner Bar

five at five at Cook Hall

You heard me. Penne Pomodoro isn’t the only brunch spot with stupidcheap drinks.

Pakpao’s got classic and tamarind mimosas for just $1 during brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

PSA: The coconut pancakes alone have the power to raise you and your taste buds to the heavens, then set you gently upon a cloud. Cloud nine, to be exact.

And when is the last time you had Thai food for brunch?

Let’s rename the meal “branch,” as in branching out. I’m proud of you, adventurous reader.

Right across the street from Corner Bar, you’ll find this adorable, hip little place with spicy blueberry sausage and a bunch of bearded dudes. *insert raise-theroof/amen emoji* Let’s talk about the sparkling bar. It’s important. You choose a champagne, then head over to the bar, which is fitted with several different juices and purees, fruit, flavorings and more. $10 gets you two glasses of champagne and the chance to express yourself inside a glass of alcohol.

You really can’t put a price on that, can you?

Corner Bar is so close to campus and Wednesdays there are a blast.

There’s karaoke - some great, some awful - and cheap beer.

But don’t get too many of your friends hooked on it.This is the place of me and my people, and if it ever begins to resemble the San Francisco Rose, I will burn it down.

(For the record, I’m speaking hyperbolically. I would absolutely never do that.

My point is that the Rose is a place where happiness goes to die, but I’d never commit arson about it, okay?!)

Every weekday from 5 to 7 p.m., Cook Hall hosts its 5@5 Happy Hour. Five snacks starting at 5 p.m.

Five different cocktails for $5 each.

Bring five of your best friends or five dates and you’ll have a smashing evening! Just kidding. Don’t bring five dates. Bring one. This isn’t “The Bachelor, “for crying out loud.

The menu changes weekly, so check out the restaurant’s website if you’re planning a trip.

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by claire kelley Interactive Editor ckelley@smu.edu