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TCU’s Chancellor Victor Boschini during a press conference Wednesday.

TCU football players arrested in drug bust SARAH KRAMER Editor-in-Cheif skramer@smu.edu After a six-month investigation, authorities arrested 17 TCU students in a drug sting Wednesday morning. According to The Associated Press, “those who were arrested were caught in ‘hand to hand’ sales of marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy and prescription drugs to undercover officers.” The arrests included four members of the Horned Frogs’ football team — linebacker Tanner Brock, defensive tackle D.J. Yendrey, cornerback Devin Johnson and offensive lineman Ty Horn. However, all four players posted bond and were released that evening. Upon getting wind of the drug bust, many SMU students said the arrests didn’t come as a shock, but the number of students involved and the length of the undercover operation surprised them.

“I’m not very shocked about there being a drug bust at a relatively affluent school such as TCU,” junior Tom Chapline said. “However, the scale of it and the fact that football players were actually dealing the drugs makes it much more shocking.” TCU’s athletic department has been on people’s radar for the past year after it announced its move into the Big 12 Conference. Both SMU and TCU’s campuses were astounded by Wednesday’s events, especially since TCU released its 2012 football schedule less than 24 hours prior to the arrests. “It’s a shame that an institution that has had many great academic and athletic strides recently has allowed this to happen,” Victor Tapia, an SMU senior, said. “The integrity of TCU has taken a major hit.” After looking at the football team roster, Brock informed an undercover officer, after looking

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Gavin DeGraw and David Nail are set to perform for Program Council’s Spring concert. Last year’s concert brought Kes$ha onto campus.

Spring concert revealed SARAH KRAMER Editor-in-Cheif skramer@smu.edu

The secret is out — Gavin DeGraw and David Nail will be rockin’ the stage during Program Council’s Spring Concert. Replace your glitter and glam with cowboy boots as SMU won’t be getting sleazy this year. While this year’s artists may shock some students, Program Council believes the combination of pop artist and country singer will appeal to the majority of the student body. “They would provide a variety of music for the students and we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to have such great

performers here,” Courtney Blake Warren, Program Council’s concert chair, said. Both artists have been on the Top 40’s charts this year and featured on a variety of radio stations. While DeGraw’s name is better known, Nail continues to make a name for himself in the country music scene. “David Nail is a large country artist who has been rising to the top very quickly, with no signs of stopping,” Warren said. Last semester, Program Council prepared a list of artists and each artist’s fees with an agent. Once the list was finalized, they included it in their semester budget request for

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Student Senate. Compared to previous years, Program Council received less money for the spring concert from Senate. Though the budget was less, they were excited to land two top performers. President of Program Council Elise McDonald believes this year’s concert will be yet another full house. “We expect to sell out McFarlin, which has about the capacity of the Ke$ha attendance last year,” she said. The Daily Campus asked few students their reaction prior to announcing the artists. “He’s [Gavin Degraw] a hell of a lot better than Ke$ha. I like his music, but I’m not sure if the

rest of campus would be excited to go to his concert,” Senior Matthew VerBeek said. “I personally like his music but I don’t think the majority of men would say the same.” SMU sophomore Gabi Beich is looking forward to the event. “Gavin Degraw is the perfect fit for me since I’ve been listening to his songs since high school,” she said. Tickets will go on sale March 1 at the Mane Desk. Students will be able to get one free ticket with their student ID. Each additional ticket, and those for students without their ID present, cost $10. The concert will be on March 21 and doors will open at 7 a.m.

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Men’s basketball hits new low KELSEY CHARLES Contributing Writer kcharles@smu.edu The SMU men’s basketball team broke many records last night at Moody Coliseum in their game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Unfortunately, these records are the kind that teams do not ever want to break. UAB defeated SMU, holding the Mustangs to a mere 28 pointsthe lowest scoring output ever by a team in Conference-USA. This title was once held by the Blazers themselves, one of which they were certainly happy to resign. Coach Matt Doherty called the loss “frustrating” and cited UAB’s change in starting line-up and their defense as reasons behind their success. With a final score of 47-28, the Mustangs managed to set all-time low records in both their conference and school history. SMU’s futile effort of 28 points was the lowest ever scored by the team in the shot clock era, and the second lowest since 1950. The team’s lowest score ever came with a victory against rival TCU in 1956, the year Moody Coliseum was built, with a final score of 26-22. The Mustang’s 12 first-half

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Former SMU running back Craig James spoke with the SMU College Republicans Wednesday afternoon.

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SMU lost to UAB 47 - 28 in the lowest scoring C-USA game since 2002.

points beat a previous record low score for a half, one that was held by their 14-point performance against Memphis in the 2009 season. The defeat marks a continuing trend of a losing season, forcing the Mustangs down to last place in Conference-USA. No player for SMU was able to hit double digits in any category - a far cry from previous performances by the team this season, especially in their game against TCU. Senior Robert Nyakundi put up a mere nine points while red-shirt freshman Leslee Smith grabbed six rebounds, beating a

personal average of 2.8 rebounds per game. The forgettable performance not only set all time low records for the school, but also as a team for the season. SMU shot 17.4 percent from the field during the game, making only eight out of their 46 attempts, falling significantly short of their 41.8 percent season average. They were weak from the arc, only connecting on three out of their 29 attempts, a statistic that is troubling for a team that relies so heavily on the three-pointer.

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Craig James promotes Senate run RAHFIN FARUK News Editor rfaruk@smu.edu As a SMU running back, Craig James ran over many of his opponents on the football field. Now, the football great is attempting to do the same thing to his adversaries in the political arena. James announced that he would run for the U.S. Senate in 2012 as a Republican on Dec. 19, 2011. Many in the political arena have raised concerns about his lack of political experience.

James has never held a publicly elected post at any level. “People have always doubted me. They said I couldn’t make it onto the football field. They said I couldn’t make it in broadcasting. They said I couldn’t make it in real estate,” James said to an eager audience of SMU College Republicans. “I proved all of them wrong.” James touts his record in different fields and his determination as a reason voters should take a second look at his campaign. “I have been successful in everything I’ve done in my life. I know running for the U.S.

Senate is a big deal, but the problems we have in the country are even bigger,” James said. Standing before the audience at the base of the Caruth Amphitheater, James discussed his policy ideas. He classifies himself as a fiscal and social conservative who believes in state rights, entitlement reform, hard action against an increasingly belligerent Iran and a reduction in the power of the Federal Reserve. “The central bank needs to be out of the policymaking

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the truth about leggings VALERIE THOMPSON Contributing Writer vthompson@smu.edu After the skinny jean craze that began a couple of years ago, it seems hard to imagine that it is now their figure-hugging cousin, the legging, that is taking the fashionable coeds of SMU by storm. But with leggings being spotted all over campus, the real question is are they pants or not? “Leggings are very versatile in style and are worn by nearly every type of girl,” SMU Retail Club President Rebecca Marin said. “I personally wear them all the time…because I’m always onthe-go or going somewhere very casual,” Marin said. But she maintains that leggings should only be tolerated if worn with a top that covers your bottom: “No matter how good of a body you have, nobody likes to see the outline of your bum, or even worse, your underwear.” Originally, leggings were seen as an ‘80s trend that died along with shoulder pads and legwarmers, but since making a reappearance they are valued for their comfort and convenience. “Here in Dallas they are seen as more of a casual piece that pairs easily with oversized tunics or sweaters,” Marin said.

Many girls wear them as workout attire because they are easy to move around in. According to SMU sophomore Robbi Jo Robyn, wearing leggings means she doesn’t have to change outfits a lot throughout the day. “If need be, I could go to the gym,” Robyn said. Like a lot of girls on campus, Robyn likes to wear her leggings paired with boots and a semi-loose shirt on top. She said, “Most of the time I wear a shirt that covers my bottom.” Dance minor Jamie Adachi also wears her leggings to the gym. “The majority of the dancers wear spandex shorts, but if the weather is ridiculously cold, leggings are better,” Adachi said. She said comfort is one of the reasons she likes leggings, and if they are not see-through, she believes they are more acceptable as pants. Marin, who is on the executive board of SMU Fashion Week this year, recommends wearing leggings this season with oversized T-shirts and boyish button-downs in materials like chambray and plaid. “Scarves and boots are also commonly worn to accessorize the bottoms,” she said.

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For those headed to the gym, Marin said, “[Leggings are] always really nice to wear with a sleeveless or off-the-shoulder tunic with an exposed colorful sports bra to bring some effortless chic to the gym or track.” When it comes to her own personal style, however, Marin said she would wear her leggings with “a black long-sleeve slouchy sweater with blue jean shorts and black booties.” With blurring of the lines between traditional purposes of leggings, tights and pants, Marin stressed that they should all be worn differently. “Leggings should not be synonymous with tights. They are two different things,” she said. “Tights should only be worn with dresses or even jean shorts for a Nicole Richie look.” In SMU Greek life there are divided opinions on leggings and how they should be worn. While some sororities discourage their members from wearing leggings with their lettered jerseys, others are indifferent towards the matter. Robyn, a member of Delta Gamma sorority, says that while she sometimes wears leggings with her jersey, if the jersey is too short it looks awkward. So what do guys think about

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Medicine and Physics Connect: A discussion on innovative cancer treatment techniques in Fondren Science 152 at 2 p.m.

Raas Rave and Bhangra Blitz: An intercollegiate dance competition at 7 p.m. in McFarlin Auditorium.

Connections: A program for individuals with early-state dementia and their caretakers in the Meadows Museum at 10:30 a.m.

Vagina Monologues: A play on the representation of women in the Hughes-Trigg Theatre at 7 p.m.

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all of this? According to SMU freshman Kyle Cantrell, leggings are one of the more practical options for girls. They are warm enough for the colder months, and can be a fashion statement. Cantrell said that whether sorority girls should wear leggings with their jerseys “depends on the jersey, the leggings and the person.” “You’ve got to be confident,” he said.

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11:29 a.m. Lambda Chi Alpha House/3004 Dyer Court. A student reported theft of Greek letters from the front door. The theft occurred between Feb. 13 8 p.m. to Feb. 14 11 a.m. Closed.

February 15 12:24 a.m. Boaz Hall/3200 Binkley Avenue. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Office for underage drinking, for possessing alcohol by a minor and for possessing a fictitious License. Closed. 9:40 a.m. West Quad Lot/3300 Peyton Parkway. A student was issued a Class C Assault citation and referred to the Student Conduct Office for assault. Closed.

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‘This Means War:’ not your sister’s romantic comedy CHASE WADE Managing Editor cdwade@smu.edu “This Means War” built itself a strong foundation when it cast Chris Pine, Tom Hardy and Reese Witherspoon as its three lead actors. In fact, if it weren’t for this taught trio, the whole film would crumble into a dusty matter of corny jokes and privacy invasion. However, with its three charming leads, “This Means War” shoots through its faulty script and poor direction to deliver a feel-good romantic comedy that both males and females can enjoy. The premise is simple. After a botched mission, two spies, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy, are grounded and try to find love. Hardy plays Tuck, the more brooding of the two spies, who tries to find love via online dating. Pine plays FDR, the ladies man of the two who sticks to traditional tactics to land a girlfriend. Even though the two spies may have different approaches, through the divinity of Hollywood scriptwriting, Tuck and FDR fall for the same woman, Reese

Witherspoon’s character Lauren. Lauren is the archetype worka-holic who is “too busy for love.” As a consumer researcher, Lauren also finds herself consumed with work. Small scenes hint to Lauren’s previous relationship dissolving after infidelity. After some relentless pressure from her friend Trish, played hilariously by Chelsea Handler, Lauren decides to open herself up to the dating world again. Little did she know what she was getting herself into. Struck by cupid’s arrow, both FDR and Tuck fall for Lauren’s sunny blonde hair and intoxicating smile, and once the two spies find out they’re dating the same woman, the movie flies into a blistering pace full of spy vs. spy scenarios as FDR and Tuck compete for Lauren’s heart. Considering that the story revolves around two competing spies, “This Means War” packs a heavy punch for a movie billed as a romantic comedy. While the action scenes may not be of the best quality, the fact that they are present (and abundant) speaks to the movie’s gender-friendly appeal. Not only does the movie appeal

to action-junkies, but thanks to comedian Chelsea Handler, the movie delivers some seriously funny scenes as well. Whether her character Trish is giving awful relationship advice or straddling her husband with a Cheeto in her mouth, Handler manages to chime in during the low points of “This Means Wars” and delivers laugh out loud one -liners with ease. Considering that “This Means War” was directed by “Charlie’s Angel’s” McG, there is a noticeable amount of fluff that could have easily been stripped out. In fact, almost half of the film could have been misplaced in post-production and the audience wouldn’t even notice. However Pine, Hardy and Witherspoon do a formidable job navigating through the fluff and coming off on-screen as honest, likeable and most importantly, fun. While “This Means War” is in no way the next critical darling, the rom-com is certainly a much better film than what the trailer leads one to believe. With a charming cast, loads of action and a light heart, “This Means War” is a surprisingly enjoyable film.

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Woody Harrelson and director Oren Moverman get back together in “Rampart,” which opened Feb. 10.

‘Rampart’ more than cop thriller CHASE WADE Managing Editor cdwade@smu.edu When actor Woody Harrelson and director Oren Moverman work together, the results are typically nothing short of awesome. The cinematic duo’s last project, “The Messenger,” recieved mass critical accliam as it made its way to two Oscar nominations. The perfect pair are at it again with “Rampart,” a psychlogical cop thriller that goes beyond the badge and bullet and gives its audinece a glimpse into the innerworkings of a corrupt cop’s mind. Harrelson plays L.A. cop David Douglas Brown. Moverman, who wrote the film’s script, constructs Brown in such a way that makes Harrelson’s character come off as slimy. Breaking free of the restraints of typical cop thrillers, “Rampart” features a lead that you aren’t supposed to root for. With such a wicked character on paper, it’s hard to imagine anyone but Harrelson playing the film’s lead. Harrelson digs himself into the trenches of his character and by doing so delivers one

of the best performances of his career. However, “Rampart” would be nothing if it wasn’t for Moverman’s direction Moverman paces his film with intensity as he jumps from scene to scene, giving the audience more evidence to hate the main character. “Rampart” has a host of phenomenal supporting characters that act as turbines, propelling the movie deeper into its downward spiral. The standout of the supporting cast comes from Sigourney Weaver. Weaver plays a tough DA who is tapped into Brown’s corruption and

is doing everything in her powers to stop him. Despite the overt darkness of the movie, “Rampart” is surprisingly fresh. Moverman does a fine job stripping “Rampart” of typical cop-thriller cliches and crafting a story that is in a genre of its own. “Rampart” seems fresh as it challenges its audience to question their definitions of evil and corruption. While the film may have some flaws in its pacing and scene selection, as a whole, “Rampart” is a thrilling 108 minutes.

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“This Means War” stars Chris Pine, Tom Hardy and Reese Witherspoon. It is set for release on Friday.

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In a performance of “Bring It On,” the Truman cheer squad impresses the judges at the regional competition.

Dallas Summer Musicals ‘Bring(s) It On’ New cheerleading musical sticks the landing Katelyn Hall Associate A & E Editor khall@smu.edu Don’t let its movie predecessor fool you, “Bring It On : the Musical” isn’t just for chatty teenagers anymore. Dallas Summer Musical’s production of the touring show features an array of acrobatic stunts and entertaining musical numbers that all ages can enjoy. The show, which runs until Feb. 26 at the Musical Hall at Fair Park, is an endearing and entertaining show of catchy tunes and mouth-dropping stunts. “Bring It On: The Musical” shares the same general idea of cheerleading drama and competition as the movie series, but offers up a fresh plot that makes for a memorable stage production. The musical’s protagonist, cheerleader Campbell played by Taylor Louderman, has it all. She’s cheer captain of her squad, goes to the better school in town and has a sweet boyfriend. That is, she has it all until a random redistricting ousts

her from her perfect life at Truman High School to the poorer and predominately black Jackson High. To Louderman’s demise, the new school does not have a cheerleading squad. The worst part about Campbell’s move? It looks like it’s all part of a sneaky scheme by underclassmen cheerleader Eva, played by Elle McLemore, to become captain and steal Campbell’s life. To get revenge against her rival, Campbell makes a cheer squad out of a hip-hop crew at Jackson and manipulates the team into training and competing against Truman at Nationals. It may sound far fetched—and given, it is pretty unlikely but it makes for an interesting story that comes alive with a savory cast. Louderman as Campbell captivates the audience with her beautiful voice. Ryann Redmond lights up the stage as the nerdy girl and Campbell’s unlikely compatriot. Redmond’s bold voice gives power to her insecure character in the play.

Also notable is Adrienne Warren as Jackson’s queen bee, Danielle. Her voice and confidence is mesmerizing. The musical comes together with the final number “Cross the Line,” sung by soloist Nick Blaemir and accompanied by cheer choreography. The entire cast executes stunts and choreography that keep the audience engaged. Director and choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler creates a memorable night of theater with his interesting and compelling dance numbers. The act is only made better by the innovative and imaginative use of electronic screens on stage by set designer David Korins. Yes, “Bring It On: The Musical” is about cheerleading and high school drama, but it also offers wholesome lessons about self-esteem, honesty and hard work that we can all learn from. While you may be able to predict the plot at some times, “Bring It On” is a fun night of entertainment. It is perfect for a night out with family or friends.

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MARI HAILU mhailu@smu.edu How reliable are your memories? How much “inferred information” is contaminating your memories? You may think that because you know all the answers to the questions on Jeopardy that you have a good memory. It means you are good at memorizing. Contrary to popular belief, there is a pretty big difference between the two. The more you want to remember something, the higher its risk of contamination. Cues can trigger the recollection of memory, but they don’t necessarily help in remembering the whole of a memory. Some common cues are smells (unfortunately bad ones usually make more of an impression), tastes or music. The last of these cues is especially susceptible to

the phenomenon of bias. Bias is the sixth in a list of “The Seven Sins of Memory” compiled by Dr. Dan Schacter, professor of psychology at Harvard University. According to Friedrich Nietzsche, “The existence of forgetting has never been proved: we only know that some things don’t come to mind when we want them to.” If forgetting doesn’t exist, why can’t we always remember everything accurately? Suggestibility is No. 5 on the list, and he explains it as the susceptibility of memories to be implanted or enhanced by leading questions, or by the perception of what a situation should be. For instance, if a person usually washes their car on Saturday, and someone asks them to recount everything they did on a Saturday two months ago, they would probably say

that they washed their car, even if they hadn’t. Confidence and suggestibility is an extremely dangerous combination. We’ve all met that person that insists that their memory is the most reliable, that their details are correct. Because of their overly confident opinion of their abilities, they are unable to admit defeat in any context. Due to this inability, small details of a memory, such as clothing color, are invariably “inferred.” So forgetfulness is a common problem. What about the opposite problem? What about memories you just can’t seem to forget? This phenomenon is the seventh sin of memory: persistence. Most of the time, persistence occurs in the case of a traumatic memory. It’s the memories we would prefer to forget that are the easiest to remember.

Disturbing images make much more of an impression, and are therefore much more memorable. Think about the phenomenon of persistence before you go see “The Woman in Black” this weekend. Reminiscence bump is the phenomenon, for most adults, where the time between adolescence and adulthood is the easiest to recall. That’s us folks. The moral of this article is that you should make some good memories now, because this is what you’ll be remembering for the rest of your life. The good news is that even if you don’t, by the time you’re 50, your memories will be so inaccurate that you’ll think you had the best time ever! Mari is a sophomore majoring in English and music (piano).

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SMU Memes: a forum for public opinion BRANDON BUB bbub@smu.edu Anyone who’s been on Facebook in the past week has probably noticed a new trend in their newsfeeds: SMU Memes. Every time I log onto my account the first 10 updates on my feed have been without fail someone “liking” a picture on this page. Though the fervor has died down slightly in the past few days, there’s still no lack of these memes on every person’s page. Internet memes are not a new phenomenon. Though some of the more common image macros like “Scumbag Steve” or “Condescending Willy Wonka” (just to name a few of my favorites) have gained popularity in recent months, Internet memes are as old as the Internet itself. Back in 1996 when email was becoming popular we had the “Dancing Baby,” likely one of the first viral videos. In more recent years thanks to the influence of YouTube, videos can spread even more quickly. Can you really imagine life before we had “Rick Rolling,” “Bed Intruder” or even “Nyan Cat?” The Internet offers us a powerful venue to spread information at unfathomable speeds. With a high-speed connection and fully charged laptop I can access important news like election coverage or world events with a few clicks. Or, alternatively, I can look at pictures of cats that look like Hitler. I’m still a little conflicted about my feelings toward SMU Memes. At first, I found myself more than a little annoyed when friends incessantly started posting these images on each other’s walls. There’s a time and place for everything, and if I’m in the mood for Internet memes I can always go to Reddit. Moreover, I was even more taken aback by just how poorly made some of these memes are. Maybe it’s a sign that I’ve simply been spending too much time on the Internet, but when someone makes an image macro that completely abuses the meaning of what the “Scumbag Steve” image is supposed to communicate, I get more than a little upset. If we’re going to flood each other’s inboxes with stupid Internet jokes, the least we could do is get them right. However, these memes also offer an interesting glimpse into Internet culture. That there exists a Facebook page dedicated to memes about SMU is even more significant because I think it reveals a certain zeitgeist that pervades the SMU atmosphere. If you start browsing through the image gallery on this page, you see obvious patterns emerging — people making jokes about SMU having too many fountains, tuition being far too high, TCU simply being TCU, etc. SMU Memes offers an irreverent, but nonetheless incisive, glimpse into what SMU students are thinking. Institutions like the Daily Campus opinion page simply can’t emulate the forum that SMU Memes creates. While a picture of Bear Grylls superimposed with text suggesting that he’d rather drink his own urine rather than eat at Umphrey Lee might be not have a lot of rhetorical substance. People here definitely find it humorous because the person who made the image was feeling something that nearly every SMU student can relate to. SMU Memes is not academic, but it’s still discursive. Who knows — perhaps if the school’s administration took a look at this page they might even find a new way to engage with their students and learn what’s on their collective minds. Brandon is a sophomore majoring in English.

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Meadows: adding art to SMU and Dallas KATIE SCHAIBLE kschaible@smu.edu

Southern Methodist University: the honorable home of Dedman, Cox, Lyle and… Meadows? Yes, contrary to popular belief, the building you sometimes see in the hazy distance while traipsing up and down the boulevard is actually a part of the university. Real SMU students exist and study within its walls. These strange people are Mustangs, just like you. As a dance major, I spend much of my day-to-day life in the basement of Meadows School of the Arts. It is a magical place full of creativity, hard work and very loud people. I often feel as if I live within a bubble encompassing Umphrey Lee, Peyton Hall and Meadows. What else is there to do besides eat, sleep and dance? Outside of this bubble, where I occasionally find myself, I have discovered an overall unawareness for the arts here at SMU. The most

recurring (and frustrating) example of this is whenever I introduce myself as a dancer. The usual response is, “Oh, so you’re on the dance team?” “Well no, I’m actually a dance major,” I sweetly reply. “Wait…so, your classes are like…dance classes? Do you take tests and stuff ?” In fact, yes, I do. You may not believe this, but I am getting a degree in dance. A real degree! SMU is defined by many things: our incredibly beautiful campus, reputable business school, Greek life, tuition, even our football history. But hardly ever is SMU defined by the prestigious arts programs it has to offer. Meadows is highly revered among arts schools on a nation-wide scale. Students really do come from all over the country to study here, particularly for dance and theatre, making Meadows arguably the most diverse school on campus. If people outside of Dallas give Meadows the

appreciation and respect it deserves, why don’t those within walking distance do the same? This is not an attempt to reprimand the student body or elevate Meadows to some level of pretentiousness. I truly have no idea why there is such a chasm between the arts and the rest of the university. Perhaps it’s the fault of the students within Meadows. Maybe we’re the ones separating ourselves from everyone else (it’s true, we typically don’t contribute much to the crowd at football games). Or perhaps it’s just some cultural disregard for the arts in general, deeply engrained here on our quaint campus. Regardless of where this distance originated from, or who is at fault, the distance does exist. Awareness and support of the arts is rarely found anywhere outside of Meadows. What has the potential to be an incredible resource for cultural and artistic experiences is merely

overlooked as some unapproachable and irrelevant otherworld. There are performances, concerts, and galleries available every single day that so many people have no idea about. Step one to closing this gap: pause for at least a solid minute before deleting your “This Week at Meadows” emails. Even a quick glance-over is better than immediate disregard. Step two: actually step inside of Meadows and acknowledge its existence. Maybe you’ll meet the love of your life sitting alone in the lobby. Who knows? Step three: attend a performance. The dance department’s student choreographed Brown Bag is quickly approaching, I hope to see you all there. For details, refer to the Meadows emails sitting amongst all your other deleted items. Katie is a freshman majoring in dance, international studies and human rights.

Students respond to “wrong about the right” BEKAH BOYER AND SAMUEL PARTIDA rlboyer@smu.edu spartida@smu.edu What seems like eons ago from today’s world of technology, Shakespeare penned the kindling words, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Of course, the Bard was also responsible for an anti-Semitic portrait in Shylock, cementing contemporary Jewish stereotypes. Similarly, we must carefully examine the implications of preceding actions before we blindly write them off as the “right” side of history. Some of our colleagues might insist that the Republican Party is synonymous with conservatism, forever and always; however, when we notice the definition of conservatism as “the belief in limited government,” we will detect a faint aroma reminiscent of something fishy. Along these lines, we have concluded that Mr. Kelly’s understanding and depiction of the Republican Party in its current state and its historical development leading to it appear to be flawed and that his brief facts are in need of further context. With an 11th grade knowledge of American history, we all know that

the Democratic-Republican party was formed by Thomas Jefferson. Better known as the “Democrats,” Jefferson’s party consisted of strict constitutionalists (although, the argument could be made that they were not privy to the authenticity of this statement). They believed in a Federal Government limited by the powers they were explicitly endowed with in the lettering of the Constitution. After a short lived bout with the Whig Party, the Democrats were relatively unchallenged at the executive level until the issue of states’ rights threatened to tear the country apart. From the political dissent that ensued, many “third” parties that emerged at this time, of which “Free Soil Party” was one. This party’s large membership would later be absorbed and constitute the Republican Party. While it is true that they took the name “Republican,” the similarities with the — values — based party ends there. Lincoln, while nominally a Republican, was an ardent Unionist, meaning he believed in a large government. Coincidentally, this view is not the only thing held by Lincoln that might befuddle his modern “conservative” champions: Lincoln was also involved in a romantic friendship with another

male politician that have led some historians to allege that Lincoln was our first gay president. It is true that much of the African-American population sided with the Republican Party in its early years, especially as the conservative Democratic Party clung onto the few, meager political bones thrown to them after the Civil War. The turning point of U.S. politics can be seen with the rise of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his incredibly liberal agenda. Like liberals today, FDR believed in a strong, central and involved government. Amidst the Great Depression, Democrats saw a need—especially in their traditionally poor, white Southern base — for welfare systems and government aid. African-Americans, who were suffering as much, if not more than whites, migrated en masse in their first elected exodus to the Democratic Party. As with politics today, the opposing party compensated for what their opponents lacked: the Republican thus promoted its “bootstrap” ideology, and became known for its association with the “American Dream,” as it is today. This brief step through time, which would have probably been more entertaining had it

been narrated by a certain bowtied professor, demonstrates to us that if Mr. Kelly is certain that Republicanism is rooted in conservative dogma, he would be voting for Ron Paul. Mr. Kelly fails to account for the historical shifts in political ideologies that the Republican and other parties experienced. Clinging to a reductive and essentialist attitude, he argues that this party (a political organization) is synonymous to conservatism (a political philosophy), disregarding the varying and sometimes conflicting political attitudes within the same party. To be clear, to write about conservative ideals and to pursue a Republican objective is acceptable — we live in a country where freedom of speech is a right. This is not the issue; hold to whatever political affiliation you want (or don’t, that’s fine too). However, let us note that while you have a right to your own opinion, you never have a right to your own facts. Bekah is a sophomore majoring in art history and women’s and gender studies with a minor in history. Samuel is a sophomore majoring in women’s and gender studies.

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FRIDAY n FEBRUARY 17, 2012 football

Keep an eye out for Line, Johnson this fall KENT KOONS Contributing Writer kkoons@mail.smu.edu Humbled. Honored. These were some feelings conveyed by junior Zach Line after being honored by the Touchdown Club of Columbus last weekend in Columbus, Ohio. Line and junior Darius Johnson were named “Players To Watch” at the 57th Annual Touchdown Club of Columbus Awards Banquet. Players from Ohio State, Michigan State, Georgia, Pittsburgh and Sam Houston State were also named to the “Players to Watch.” Both players were named to the All Conference Conference-USA First Team last season. Johnson was a first time honoree at the banquet. Johnson’s 1,118 yards led the team in receiving last year. That

was good enough for third in Conference USA. Johnson averaged 14.2 yards per catch, and had eight touchdowns. He played in all but one game last year and came up big when it mattered most. “In big games, big players step up and make plays. Darius has done that every time we have been on national TV. When the game gets bigger, he gets better,” Head Coach June Jones said. In the upset over TCU, Johnson had 12 catches for 152 yards. He also had two touchdowns that game. That would be his best game of the year. In the BBVA Compass Bowl against The University of Pittsburgh, Johnson had seven catches from 120 yards and a touchdown. That performance got Johnson bowl MVP honors for the second straight year. The Missouri City, Texas native has gotten better and

better every year, and will no doubt look to improve this year. This was Line’s second consecutive year to be named a “Player to Watch.” Line was 25th in the nation and first in Conference USA in rushing, picking up 1,224 yard. Line averaged 5.9 yards per carry and 122.4 yards per game. He also picked up a conference leading 17 touchdowns. The 17 touchdowns were only two short of the all time single season school record. Line only played in 10 games last year, missing the last three games with a torn tendon in his toe. Line had a school record five touchdowns in a game against Northwestern State in September. Line is approaching a number of career records at SMU. He currently ranks third in touchdowns with 34. Line has 2,907 career yards in

three seasons. Line ran for more than 100 yards in eight of his 10 games last season. Assistant Head Coach Dan Morrison said that Line is more than just a great football player, he is a leader on the team. “He’s a leader… He’s there every day. The guys trust him. They know he’s going to do things right and go 100 percent and be there. He’s one of those kinds of leaders,” Morrison said. In addition to his returning teammates, Line will see another familiar face on the field: his younger brother Prescott chose to play at SMU on Signing Day. And what’s next for Zach Line? “I’m just going to ride the wave and see where it takes me,” he said. Mustang football will begin their 2012 to 2013 season on Sept. 1 at Baylor.

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Wide receiver Darius Johnson, pictured above, and running back Darius Johnson were recently named a “Player to Watch” by the Club of Columbus.

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Women’s basketball unable to put out the Blaze

BASKETBALL: Dropping the ball

AUSTIN MANIERRE Sports Writer amanierre@smu.edu The SMU women’s basketball team was caught in the fire during Thursday night’s game against the UAB Blazers in Birmingham, Ala. losing 50-46. Going into the match UAB held the third place spot in C-USA ranking while SMU was a distance behind in eighth place. During the first half, the Mustangs kept a close tail on UAB shooting 60 percent from beyond the arc in comparison to the Blazers 42.9 percent. The top performers for the half were SMU’s Samantha Mahnesmith, with eight points and four rebounds, and UAB’s Karisma Chapman, with five points and three rebounds. While UAB didn’t get a chance at the free throw line for the entire beginning half, SMU was 5-6.

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SMU finished the starting half down 31-24 when the halftime buzzer sounded. When the teams stepped onto the court for the second half, it was SMU who took over the game. During the final half the Mustangs had a total of 22 points while holding UAB to 19 points. Despite dominating in the 3-point scoring category during the first half, UAB blew past SMU shooting 40 percent from three-point range as SMU went 2-8. Alisha Filmore and Samantha Mahnesmith led the Mustangs in scoring. Filmore was able to add 14 points to the scoreboard with a total 34 minutes of playing time. Mahnesmith followed behind with 11 points and six rebounds. Next, SMU will be returning to Moody Coliseum to face Rice. A “White Out” is scheduled for the home match on Sunday at noon.

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“One miss shot led to another … it got a little contagious,” Coach Doherty said. “You want them to try and relax, which is easier said than done,” he added. Alabama-Birmingham was quick to capitalize on SMU’s struggles, and their lack of mercy showed in the final score. Freshman K.C. Whitaker led the team with 17 points,

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is sympathetic to his players. “Everyone is a one year player except Rodney, Jeremiah and Robert,” he said. “Everyone else is playing their first year of college basketball. It’s new for them and it’s a lot.” The Mustangs take on the Marshall Thundering Herd Saturday at Moody Coliseum. Tip-off is at 2 p.m.

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POLITICS: Craig James comes to campus to promote Senate bid

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TCU students participate in a vigil in response to the drug bust that landed 17 students in jail.

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at the football team roster, that of the 80 players, “there were only 20 people that would pass” a drug test, according to the arrest warrant affidavit posted by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. In a drug test on Feb. 1, five TCU football players tested positive for marijuana while 11 other students tested positive for trace amounts, according to the Star-Telegram. “This event only solidifies that TCU has turned a blind eye to improving their athletic program and has forgotten what’s important in a university — education,” Tapia said. Now, SMU students wonder if their campus is next. “If SMU feels that they have reason to investigate our own student body, then I think they should,” senior Haley Gatewood said. “But an investigation for the sake of an investigation would be a bit over the top.” Finding hardcore drugs on college campuses is nothing new. “I am not ignorant to that fact that there are drugs on college campuses, especially at private institutions

where the students can typically afford harder drugs,” Gatewood said. “The amount of students involved [at TCU] was what was alarming.” But many SMU students admitted that before Wednesday’s events, they never considered the consequences of being caught. “As college students I think that we find ourselves in a bubble away from the real world, and we do not expect real world consequences for our actions. The situation at TCU reminds students that although we live in a college ‘fantasy’ world we are still part of the real world,” William Floyd, an SMU senior said. “It is a shame that such a good school has such negative attention from the actions of just a few students.” Though the university cannot directly comment on TCU’s actions, Dr. Lori White, vice president of student affairs, said that substance abuse on college campuses is an issue that is addressed among most universities. “Substance abuse is a challenge nation wide — whether its alcohol or drugs — we spend a lot of time talking about it and new strategies to better educate our students,”

White said. SMU has already established a number of programs on campus, such as the Center for Substance Abuse and Prevention, to support and help students who are abusing drugs and alcohol. “What we are doing now has worked successfully for us,” White said. “Students can help in this effort by saying something when they see something. We are a community and need to work together as a community to make sure our campus is safe and to continue making strides in preventing students from making poor choices.” Despite the efforts the administration has already made, and continues to make, senior Chad Cohen thinks that the situation at TCU will only enhance SMU’s actions to curb drug usage on campus. “I think everyone in the SMU community is aware that we have more work to do on our own situation,” he said. “And, the events at TCU this morning should serve as a reminder that the drug situation must continue to be diligently monitored and proactively addressed.”

business,” James said. “We keep chipping away at the value of the dollar and printing more and more money.” As a successful businessman, James stressed the importance of deregulation in a weak economy. “We lose $1.7 trillion to regulations every year. My philosophy is very simple. Don’t put good money toward a bad system.” He critiqued the growth of government agencies under the Obama Administration and the large retirement packages that many public employees enjoy. “We’ve made it to where the public sector is more attractive than private industry,” James said. “People need to realize that the government doesn’t create economic growth in the long run.” He believes that the Federal Government is hurting the ability of entrepreneurs and small businesses to succeed in a tough economy. While the former ESPN analyst aligns with social conservatives on abortion and gay rights, he holds a more nuanced stance on illegal immigration. “There are more than 12 million illegals in this country. They are moms and dads and children, and we have to realize that,” James said. “But they are here illegally and breaking the law.” James proposed a plan that would secure the border and make it easier for would-be illegal immigrants to access legal means of U.S. residency and citizenship. “Only after that can we come to the negotiating table and talk about how to deal with the current illegal immigration problem in our country,”

James said. Also, he believes the outsider status and unique viewpoints he holds on critical issues can resonate with the American people. “There is an establishment in this country. There are very few people involved in this race, and they will affect the lives of more than 25 million Texans, many of whom never get involved in the political process,” James said. The hopeful politician hopes that Americans grow more active as the election season progresses. He believes that America’s fundamental values are in danger. “I’m afraid of the slippery slope of change. If you take a few rights away, it can lead to something far more dangerous,” James said in reference to what he perceives as increasing encroachments on the Bill of Rights. James believes the American people are the best check against political hegemony. “The American people are the best term limit. People should provide the carousel of change, and this will only come through political activism,” James said. Before concluding his hour-long conversation with the SMU Republicans, James brought up an issue that has affected his public image. Many blame James for the firing of Texas Tech head football coach Mike Leach. James accused Leach of mistreating his son, Adam. James told Tech officials that his son was made to stand in a dark place for hours after receiving a concussion. “I supported my son against a threat from a bully. It’s what any father would have done,” James said. After his discussion, James

met with The Daily Campus and answered a few questions on his sources of inspiration and his SMU roots. “The SMU community has been great throughout this whole process. I have a banquet next week with Eric Dickerson,” James said. “People have rallied around an SMU native running for Senate.” James, an All-American in the 1980s, also credits SMU for his later success in sports and in business. “This was the stepping stone into the real world for me,” James said. He is enthused about the recent rise of SMU in the national rankings and the overall improvement in the academic quality of the university. “The university is on a fantastic course under the direction of [Provost] Paul Ludden. It also helps that the bar was so low a few decades ago,” James said in a joking fashion as he directed a smile toward his daughter, who also serves as his campaign manager. James has remained optimistic throughout the campaigning process, taking notes from current GOP primary candidates. “Look at someone like Rick Santorum. He was at the back of the pack in the national polls for 47 weeks, and look at how he has risen up in recent weeks,” James said. He hopes that a combination of faith, family and constitutional values can allow him to experience the same type of popularity. “I am going to keep getting my message out there and stick to who I am, and we will see what happens,” James said.

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