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Midday earthquake kills many A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand Tuesday, killing at least 65 and injuring hundreds more. Rescue teams are searching the area for survivors but expect the death toll to climb as the rubble is cleared away.

Libya leader denies rumors Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has denied rumors that he has fled the country despite the violent protests asking for his removal. The unrest in Libya has continued for eight straight days and Human Rights Watch says that at least 233 people have been killed as a result.

Bahrain protests grow in size Over 30,000 people demonstrated in Bahrain Tuesday in a staged anti-regime protest. The Bahraini government has called for "national discourse," but protesters have continued to ask for the removal of the royal family. The official government death toll from the protests said that seven people have died and 25 remain hospitalized.

Dallas to lose House seats Dallas County could lose two seats in the Texas state House of Representatives due to the population decrease shown by the recent census. Of the 16 legislative districts in Dallas County, only one gained population. Redistricting of the area has begun and will have an impact on future elections.

Blockbuster up for sale Blockbuster announced that it was officially up for sale Monday. The video chain has received an initial offer of $290 million for the company. Blockbuster filed an official motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to ask for authorization to begin the auction process. Blockbuster has been struggling since 2004 and losses have increased since the introduction of Netflix and Redbox into the video rental market.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT

One of SMU’s first black students Senate passes bylaws, Senate policy changes speaks on college experience By ERIN GOLDSMITH

By MEREDITH SHAMBURGER

At 17-years-old, Anga Sanders had dreams of pursuing the kind of college experiences magazines like Seventeen displayed in its pages. However, what she found was quite different. In the midst of the Civil Rights Movement, Sanders helped to change Southern Methodist University into the school it is today by speaking out against the injustices she witnessed everyday on campus. “We realized that there were some things going on here on this beautiful campus that we thought could be improved,” Sanders said. As part of Black History Month, Sanders, who is now CEO of Global HR Solutions, spoke Monday in the Hughes-Trigg Commons about her experiences at SMU. Students listened eagerly as she recounted her personal experiences at SMU, including performing a sit-in in then-President Tate’s office. Her experiences at SMU helped to shape the school into what it is today. The 1960s marked an era of student turmoil and unrest. After years of being ignored and neglected, African American students were not going to take it anymore. “Students had started to recognize the power that they had,” Sanders said. Power was the necessity in order

Student Senate passed a resolution at its Tuesday meeting that updated the Senate Bylaws and Policies to reflect current practices. The bill, written by Student Body Vice President Austin Prentice, Parliamentarian Joseph Esau and Sen. Jonathan Ishmael (Dedman I), also formally incorporated the Senate Liaison Program into the Bylaws and Policies. Changes to the current Bylaws and Policies include: Senators will be penalized with one tardy for every absence. Friendly and formal amendments must now be submitted in writing. The name and acronym of the

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Anga Sanders, one of SMU’s first African-American students, speaks to a group of students in the Hughes-Trigg Commons Monday afternoon.

for students to change things. Not only was the small population of black students offended by Kappa Alpha Order’s Old South Week, which included the confederate flag being hung on campus, they were also concerned that the university did not have any black professors nor offer any sort of African American studies programs. Despite its size, the small group of black students banned together in 1969 in order to help bridge the gap between themselves and the university “We were small, but we were still a part of the university,” Sanders said. “We didn’t come in on a discounted tuition. We were here with all the costs

and all the rights, or so we thought, of any other student.” Together the group, which by 1969 included 33 students, marched down to Tate’s office in order to discuss what needed to be changed at SMU. “We were very calm. We stated the list of demands that we had and he told us, ‘get out of my office, go back to class, and don’t come back,’” Sanders said. Tate’s cold demeanor only made the student’s more determined to fight for what they believed, inciting a sit-in in the middle of Turner’s office. “We refused to leave, he threatened to expel us, but we still refused to

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NATIONAL AWARENESS

RFoC recognizes Eating Disorder Awareness Week with purple ribbons By STEPHANIE EMBREE Staff Writer sembree@smu.edu

Real Food on Campus (RFoC) is recognizing National Eating Disorder Awareness week by placing a bowl of purple ribbons next to the cash register. However, the amount of ribbons available to students only scratches the surface of the extent of eating disorders in today’s society. Over 10 million women and one million men struggle with anorexia and bulimia in America, and four out of 10 Americans have either struggled with or known someone who has struggled with an eating disorder. After hearing the statistics and prevalence in America, Amy Chen, a political science major, realized how common the disorder is among men and women. “I realized it’s unrecognized, but I never thought about it. A lot of people perceive it as a choice, like you choose not to eat, so it’s not seen as a problem,” Chen said. The three main types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and compulsive overeating. Anorexia is starvation of the body, and Bulimia is when a person forces himself or herself

to vomit after eating. While usually attributed to low selfesteem, eating disorders come from a variety of physical, emotional and social issues, all of which need to be addressed for effective prevention and treatment, according to the National Eating Disorder Association website. Eating disorders can also be triggered by troubled relationships, depression, anxiety or society’s definition of beauty. Research has shown that the

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restriction of or bingeing on food helps compensate for the triggers that they feel like they can’t control. A freshman SMU student who personally struggled with anorexia said, “I think the biggest misconception is that wanting to be on the cover of a magazine is the only stimulus for anorexia. In

reality, I can’t help it. Other people can’t help it. It just happens.” In the United States eating disorders are more common than Alzheimer’s disease, and anyone between the ages of 15 and 24 is 12 times more likely to die due to an eating disorder than any other cause of death. However, many SMU students believe eating disorders are not prevalent on campus. Sophomore Parisa Zaeri said, “I’ve never run into anyone here on campus who I thought had an eating disorder. I’m sure it’s there, I just haven’t dealt with it.” Eating disorders can come in the form of many seemingly insignificant actions such as restricted eating, crash dieting or excessive exercising. Some of the common symptoms are extended periods of sickness, hair loss, denial of food and degeneration of the teeth and gums. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you can go to the counseling center on the second floor of the Health Center or call the National Eating Disorder Association helpline at 800-931-2237.

By JESSICA HUSEMAN

Program Council and the Association of Black Students (ABS) hosted a showing of “Do The Right Thing” in honor of Black History Month Tuesday. The movie, which was written and directed by Spike Lee, depicts an explosion of violence in Brooklyn because of racially charged hate. Fredrick Leach, the ABS representative who helped to put on the event, said that he decided to show this movie because it “gives a very

dramatic and realistic look at racial tension and conflict in New York City,” which he felt would provide “good insight” for SMU students. Tori Spickler, the PC Films Chair, said that the movie should still resonate with SMU students, even though it was produced in 1989. “It still poses questions that are still relevant,” she said. Leach approached Spickler about holding the showing two weeks ago, and wanted to show it during February – Black History Month. PC movie showings are typically done on Thursday nights, but all

Thursday nights this month were booked, so it was held on a Tuesday. Spickler said she didn’t expect as large of a crowd because of the day of the week, but was satisfied with the size of the small crowd. Katie Perkins, SMU’s student body secretary was a member of the crowd and said that the movie was “an accurate depiction of racial tension in America.” “People hate each other,” she said. “It’s not just about one group hating another but everyone hating everybody.”

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SMU Catholic works toward social justice By ASHLEY WITHERS Associate News Editor awithers@smu.edu

Caring for the community has always been a value of the Catholic faith, but SMU Catholic’s Social Justice Ministry is taking community service to a new level. The Social Justice Ministry at SMU Catholic’s foundation supports the idea that people must try to follow the path provided by Christ’s life. “The Social Justice Ministry seeks to involve SMU students at all levels of social justice—from direct service and volunteering to advocacy and seeking structural change,” Drew Konow, a

Social Justice student worker and SMU senior said. The Social Justice Ministry consists of several different programs, including the Vickery Meadow after-school program, Service Saturdays and the SMU Peace and Justice Summit. At Vickery Meadows, SMU student volunteers provide a structured afterschool program for the refugee children in the apartment complex. Volunteers teach the children English and reading, work on art projects and play soccer as a group. “The kids are attending Dallas public schools, which can be really scary, and our

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PARKING

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University Park City Council proposed parking permits to homeowners living near the SMU campus Tuesday afternoon.

UP considers putting brakes on residental parking near campus Contributing Writer sdashe@smu.edu

‘Do the Right Thing’ an ‘accurate depiction’ of race in america

University Judicial Council (UJC) has been updated to the University Conduct Council (UCC). Diversity Chair Jasmine Carr was concerned by a proposed change that was included in the bill. It would have

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2011

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SMU parking was the focus of Tuesday’s University Park City Council meeting. UP residents stated their discords with the lack of street parking around their homes due to encroaching students and faculty members. The council is currently discussing plans to approve an ordinance amending section 10.1213, which would create a residential parking district in areas surrounding SMU campus, requiring a special parking permit only available to homeowners and their guests. “SMU employees start parking at 5:30 in the morning,” Spence Kendrick, a resident of University Park, said. Many residents agreed that the

excess of cars lining their streets were not only students of SMU, but also faculty members. If this ordinance were to pass, popular student parking spots on streets like McFarlin Boulevard, Asbury Street and Daniel Avenue would be affected. Residents comment that many students park on side streets to avoid paying for parking permits. SMU charges $130 for a student parking permit for half a year, according to the Park ‘N Pony website. “I didn’t buy a parking pass because I knew I would be able to park in surrounding areas,” sophomore Caroline Boothe said. One resident suggested SMU require students to park on campus. However, the University does not have enough parking spots for the number of permits issued.

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• Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Health & Fitness

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DIET

Kombucha Tea: The healthy energy drink? By KATIE TUFTS

Health and Fitness Editor ktufts@smu.edu

When students are looking for a drink to wake them up in the morning or afternoon, Kombucha, a Chinese fermented tea, is not what most grab out of the refrigerator. But it may be just what they need. Though the FDA has not tested or regulated the effects and benefits of Kombucha, the sour-tasting tea has been known, through personal testimonials and animal studies, to provide numerous health benefits. These include increased energy and metabolism, improved digestive and immune functions. Kombucha is said to contain probiotics and antioxidants that increase immunities in the body to help fight sickness. Kombucha has been around for decades in Russia and China, but it only came to the United States recently. Since the 19th century, it has been promoted as an immunity-boosting tea, according to cancer.org. The drink is made through a fermentation process that lasts about 10 days. Colonies of cultured yeast or bacteria are added to sweetened tea. The tea then ferments to a low pH and the liquid is taken and bottled to drink. The sour taste comes from the fermentation, and some have a small amount of fruit juice added to the drink to make different flavors. Also, small colonies of probiotic cultures float in the juice. This can be a turn off to some, but others can’t get enough of the unique drink. The hype about Kombucha has traveled to the U.S., but many people question the benefits of the drink.

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Kombucha is predominantly sold individually in markets like Central Market, Whole Foods and other smaller health stores, setting for around $3 for a 16 ounce bottle.

The science community is uncertain if the drink is helpful or if it can actually be harmful. There is worry about contamination and the harmful bacteria that can grow during the fermentation process, as well as other adverse effects, according to the Mayo Clinic. Because of this, few commercial growers have entered the Kombucha market in the U.S., leading many people to start making their own tea. The Internet acts as the marketplace for growers around the country to share recipes and ideas about brewing their own tea.

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Ed Kasper started the happy herbalist website to promote safe and healthy brewing of Kombucha tea. Websites like happyherbalist.com give recipes and tips on how to make Kombucha as well as sell the products needed for every step. With the small commercial market, these websites have allowed small, individual brewers to buy the ingredients necessary to making the tea online. Additionally, they are able to find the best techniques and process to make their cultures and tea.

Police Reports FEBRUARY 19 1:53 a.m. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor/Possession of Fictitious License or ID: Virginia Hall/3325 Dyer Street. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Office for underage drinking and for possessing a fake ID. Closed.

FEBRUARY 20 5:22 a.m. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor/Possession Fictitious License or ID: Boaz Hall/3200 Binkley Avenue. A student was issued a University Park citation and referred to the Student Conduct Office for underage drinking and for possessing a fake ID. Closed.

There is one main commercial Kombucha maker that is prospering in the business. GT’s Kombucha, made by Millennium Products, leads the Kombucha market. GT started the company out of the kitchen of his parent’s house, without a plan, just the desire to spread the fermented tea that helped to slow his mother’s cancer, according to the GT website. GT’s purpose with his Kombucha production is to give people, “100 percent raw and organic.” According to the GT website. “Kombucha nourishes the body, delights your taste buds, bolsters your immunity, and makes your spirits fly. You feel on top of the world. Healthier. Happier. Stronger. It is living food for a living body.” However, the sour, vinegar taste may not delight all taste buds and will actually keep some consumers away as it is literally hard to swallow. “I’ve tried Kombucha, and I think it tastes like vinegar. I’ve heard so much about how good it is for you, but I just can’t bring myself to actually drink it,” junior Stephanie Collins said. “The most horrific part is that stuff that floats in it. It’s supposed to be some kind of health miracle, but until I’m

desperate, I’m sticking to my plan of avoiding it at all costs,” she said. Collins’ sister, Lisa, feels differently about the juice. Once getting past the taste, some see benefits to drinking Kombucha. “I really like the taste of vinegar which is weird, but I love Kombucha. It makes you feel so good,” senior Lisa said, adding that the raspberry flavor is her favorite. At only around 30 calories per one eight-ounce serving, the drink can act as a good substitute for sugary energy drinks or coffee. Both of these are both high in caffeine and also carry loads of sugar and calories. Alternatively, Kombucha is high in vitamins and good bacteria. Kombucha is mainly sold individually in markets like Central Market, Whole Foods or other smaller health stores and sells for around $3 for a 16 ounce bottle. Though the cultured tea is gaining popularity in the U.S., it is still relatively unknown, and many have still yet to catch on. “I’ve never tried it, but I’ve heard that it’s really good for you,” junior Ali Grace said.

Sports

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Mustangs prepare for Rice SMU claims third straight win By NICOLE JACOBSEN Senior Staff Writer njacobse@smu.edu

Following a disappointing loss to Tulsa University last weekend, the SMU men’s basketball team hosts the Rice Owls Wednesday night in Moody Coliseum. The Mustangs have won six of their last eight games, including two of the past three on their home court. In SMU’s last game, poor ball control, numerous turnovers and missed rebounds gave Tulsa 34 points off the Mustangs’ mistakes. Fortunately for SMU (16-10, 7-5 Conference USA), the poor defensive showing did nothing to SMU’s strong field goal and three-point percentage. SMU still has the highest field goal, free throw and three-point percentage in the league. In the NCAA, the Mustangs are eighth in both field goal percentage and shots behind the arc. Papa Dia, a contender for C-USA Player of the Year, is fourth in scoring in the conference with an average of 18.3 points per game. Dia, also first in field goal percentage and third in three-point percentage, also leads with his team in blocks with 57 on the season. SMU also has Robert Nyakundi, the league’s leader in three-pointers.

Nykundi has 79 three’s on the season after the loss to Tulsa, the fourth most for an SMU player in a single season. Rice University (12-4, 4-8 C-USA), who comes to Dallas fresh off itsfirst win over Memphis University in the school’s history, has only won two conference games on the road this season. The Owls, led by sophomore Arsalan Kazemi, held a 35-36 lead at the break before extending their lead to 20 points over the Tigers with only 1:46 left to play in regulation. After last weekend, Rice, with no more than two consecutive wins during the regular season, remains in a two-way tie for seventh place with University of Houston. Kazemi, with a 15.7 point per game average and 11.5 rebounds per game, ranks eighth in the conference in points scored and first in the league and fourth in the NCAA in rebounds. Rice also has Tamir Jackson and Connor Frizzelle averaging 13.5 and 10.8 points per game, respectively. As a team, Rice ranks last in the league in points made behind the arc and second to last in field goal percentage, averaging only 67.5 points per game this season. On defense, the Owls have the

best rebounding defense percentage in the league, while SMU ranks last in offensive and defensive rebound percentages. In the 192nd meeting between the teams, SMU holds a 116-74 advantage, dating back to 1918 when both teams were members of the Southwest Conference. In 1996, both teams joined the Western Athletic Conference before becoming members of Conference USA in 2005. Since joining the current league, SMU is 6-4 against the Owls, having won six of the last seven match ups. In the last meeting between the teams, Nyakundi scored a careerhigh of 29 points, including seven three-pointers, in the team’s 75-68 win in Houston. The win also marked SMU’s third consecutive win at the time, eventually building up to the team’s five-game winning streak that had them just one game out of first place in C-USA standings. SMU’s winning streak was snapped two weeks ago in a road loss to the University of Texas at El Paso. After this week’s game against Rice, SMU has only three games left before playing in the Conference USA Championship starting on March 9.

MEN’S TENNIS

SMU falls to No. 8 Baylor Bears By JENNIFER BUNTZ Associate Sports Editor

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The Mustangs took on the Baylor University Bears Saturday at Dallas Country Club. They lost 6-1, but put up a hard fight. Junior David Costa’s win against Dennis Lengsfeld 2-6, 4-6, 6-3 at line two singles was the only point SMU had for the afternoon. The Mustangs knew going into the match that it would be a tough

one, but would also show them where they stood for the season against a really good team. No. 36 in the country Artem Baradach faced his first loss of the season at number one against No. 27 John Peers 6-1, 7-5. This made his record 4-1 for the season. The Mustangs pulled out a win in doubles play; Joseph Hattrup and Tobias Flood defeated Jordan Rux and Lengsfeld 8-6. Baylor, however, claimed the

doubles point because its other two lines won. Nowicki and Cuadrano of SMU had a long match but ended up losing a very close 9-7. Adham el-Effendi and Artem Baradach fell to the No. 7 duo of Peers and Maytin This loss put the Mustangs at 2-3. They play again on Thursday at 2 p.m. against Utah State University at home.

By EJ HOLLAND Sports Editor eholland@smu.edu

After picking up a pair of victories over The University of Louisville and Louisiana Lafayette, the No. 26 SMU Women’s tennis team claimed their third straight win Sunday at Turpin Tennis Stadium. The Mustangs improve to 8-2 overall this spring season after their 5-2 victory over Louisiana State University. SMU displayed their early dominance in doubles competition taking all three matches en-route to earning the doubles point. Juniors Marta Lesniak and Aleksandra Malyarchikova improved to 2-2 against ranked opponents this spring season when they made quick work of the No. 39 ranked LSU pair of Whitney Wolf and Keri Frenkenberger, 8-3.

Heather Steinbauer and Edyta Cieplucha clinched the doubles point for the Mustangs with an 8-5 win over Kaitlin Burns and Yvette Vlaar. Steinbauer and Cieplucha now hold an impressive 7-1 record this spring and rightfully moved into the new ITA doubles rankings, appearing at No. 80. Ashley Turpin and Shahzoda Hatamova wrapped up the doubles sweep for SMU with their 8-5 win over Ebie Wilson and Ariel Morton. SMU saw similar success in singles play against LSU, as the Mustangs won four out of six matches behind No.112 ranked Malyarchikova. Malyarchikova was the first winner off the courts as she destroyed Vlaar 6-1, 6-0 and gave SMU an early 2-0 advantage. The junior is now 8-2 this spring season. Cieplucha won her third straight

singles match and made the score 3-0 in favor of SMU when she ousted Burns 6-1, 6-3. Following Cieplucha’s victory, Steinbauer clinched the win for the Mustangs with her 6-3, 6-3 win over Frankenberger. No. 5 ranked Lesniak was nearly nearly upset by No. 60 Wolf, but the star Mustang kept her composure and pulled out a 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 victory. This is Lesniak’s 11th win this season over a nationally ranked opponent. The Tigers’ two wins came at the No. 4 and No. 6 spots as Wilson defeated Hatamova 6-4, 6-2 and Morton took down Turpin 6-3, 3-1 (ret.). SMU returns to the courts Wednesday at 6 p.m. hosting crosstown rival No. 53 Texas Christian University at the Turpin Tennis Center.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Further response to ‘We, American drug markets, fuel international war on drugs’ The violence in Mexico and other countries involved in the drug trade is horrific. It has been for the past four decades. The reason that this continues to be a problem is that, like you said, people aren’t going to ever stop consuming it. I’m not sure how many more 12 month cycles of arrest after arrest must go on before someone finally realizes that the full effort of prohibition simply can’t prohibit the substance. If you hope for the violence to stop by way of people giving up their drug usage, then you’re going to be hoping indefinitely. You yourself admit this. So, if you really do care about the people being killed in Mexico, what can be done? There’s one sure way to dramatically reduce the violence; legalize the substance. The reason these cartel members are active is because there are drugs to sell. The stores won’t sell it, so the cartels take up the business. Because of their illegal status, when they have a problem, though, they don’t call the police. They use their weapons. If you really want to save as many of those people as quickly as possible, then perhaps you should consider advocating legalization. Over a decade of battling bootleggers solved nothing, but legalizing alcohol reduced the nation’s crime rate dramatically. Today if you want something to drink, you go into 7-11 rather than to the guy down the street. That’s a guaranteed way to reduce violence, and it’s possible if enough people support it. It doesn’t matter how many people support prohibition or how many resources are utilized, the violence gets worse and worse the harder the war is fought. I just hope that more people will decide to look into the matter further. Do a little research, look into all of the aspects of the drug war. The only hope for an end to this violence and waste of resources is for people to educate themselves. Colin is a contributor unaffiliated with the SMU community. He can be reached for comments or questions at colinhrbrt@gmail.com.

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Drug use won’t ever stop, so lets think about what will work and a good start will be legalizing and regulating the marijuana market. —Chuck

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A note from the editor This week, Feb. 21 through Feb. 25, the opinion page of The Daily Campus will be focused on drugs. The perspectives presented are multilateral in nature and display various dimensions of this salient and polemic topic. At the editor’s discretion, opinions published will attempt to be relevant locally and at SMU, yet also on the national and international level. Any contributions, questions or comments can be submitted to adrianam@smu.edu. Opinions expressed in each unsigned editorial represent a consensus decision of the editorial board. All other columns on this page reflect the views of individual authors and not necessarily those of the editorial staff.

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Response to comments about ‘We, American drug market, fuel international war on drugs’

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

On Monday, I published an article in The Daily Campus called, “We American drug market fuel international Michael Dearman war on drugs.” It linked the rampant drug culture in America (particularly the use of marijuana) to the cartel violence raging in Mexico. In the past day I have received numerous emails from various readers of The Daily Campus, most of which are not affiliated with SMU. All of the emails were concerned with the legalization of marijuana, which my article, in fact, never denounced nor promoted. Apparently I am “wrong,” “unfair,” or just flat out “preposterous” for asserting that a “low level drug users” could be blamed for such “rampant violence.” I believe the readers are confused in their entirety about the point I was making. I stated that there is a moral dilemma in buying an illicit substance that comes from organizations that have killed 34,612 Mexican citizens. There is no denying that it is the United States that purchases the majority of the marijuana that comes from Mexico. The profits from the sale of drugs to the United States population are in turn

used to buy guns, produce more drugs, run prostitution rings, etc. All of the cartels present in Mexico vie for power and profit from these sales, in a sense, it is all business competition – and destructive at that. One reader, Chuck, stated that “it’s unfair for [me] to ask civilized Americans and Mexicans to wait for everyone to stop using marijuana before we can all enjoy a life without violent criminal groups,” and I could not agree more, but that is not what my article said. I believe that the legalization of marijuana is, in fact, a step in the right direction to lessening violence in Mexico, which the U.S. citizens have helped perpetuate. What one cannot do, which reader

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The blood is on the hands of the politicians who fail to study history. —Thomas

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Thomas asserted, is state that the “blood is on the hands of the politicians who… implement the failed prohibitionist model of criminalizing what free people put into their own bodies.” One must not forget that it is the constituents that elect these officials to office in the first place. If there is a tinge of guilt in the moral conscience of America because of our culture which promotes the

use of marijuana, then America has a responsibility to put politicians in to office that will begin the process of the legalization of marijuana to curb the black market created by the illegality of the drugs themselves. I am unsure if some readers failed to catch the mention that the “War on Drugs” is actually Mexico’s war on drugs declared by Mexican President Calderon and not an American war on drugs, or if they are just informed about the goings on in Mexico. It is not the “DEA that is causing bloodshed,” as one respondent put it. No, actually the DEA is not running Mexico’s war on drugs. And if no one in the United States smoked marijuana, there would be no reason for Mexico to have a war on drugs as the cartels would be significantly less funded than they are at the moment. I find it interesting that so many people vehemently responded to my article when I challenged what has become a very integral part of American culture. I expected some resistance to my opinion (no one likes to be accused of fueling the death of others after all), but the responses were all extremely passionate in denouncing what I had said, claiming that I am uneducated when it comes to the international issue of drugs. As I mentioned before, all of the emails, in some way, stated that the legalization of marijuana would solve the problems in Mexico. Although I

agree, (yes you heard it readers, I was not as many of you seemed to believe, declaiming the legalization of marijuana) it must be noted that the process of legalization is much more complicated than passing one law. In addition to that, there must be a

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Alcohol prohibition did not work in the 20’s and 30’s and the current prohibition will not work either.

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carefully planned strategy for regulating marijuana trade, laws passed on age restrictions, and protection against the infiltration of cartels into a legalized market. All of these issues must be confronted before any actual legislation can occur. I hope this article clarifies some of the ambiguous points and misconceptions in my previous article. As always, I thank the Daily Campus readers for their continued comments and feedback and look forward to further discussions on this, and other, topics. Michael Dearman is a first year majoring in the pursuit of truth and the overthrow of systems. He can be reached for comments at mdearman@smu.edu.

ILLUSTRATION

Alcoholism causes pain and suffering for all COMMENTARY

No student on SMU’s campus is unaware of the presence of alcohol in the college life. Arguably, Michael Graves all of us know someone who consumes alcohol at least once a month, and most of us have seen the repercussions of a drunken night. People use alcohol to relieve stress, as a social lubricant and many genuinely enjoy tasting different flavors of fine whisky and wine. We must remember, however, that alcohol is indeed a drug and excessive use can destroy one’s life. Alcoholism is no longer taboo in our society. People make open references to excessive drinking in literature and music, as well as in conversation about parties and “last

night.” What many don’t hear is the side that hurts the most. People rarely openly discuss alcoholism when a family member is involved. Excessive drinking becomes a “Southern tradition.” The comical idea that Momma always keeps a bottle of wine on the counter and Valium in the cabinet becomes all too real for many. Daddy’s nightly drink of Scotch becomes a three-a-day happening. Brother’s late-night adventures turn into drunk-driving nightmares. Your best friend stops coming over because she can’t drink at your house. All of these situations may seem like extreme, imaginative stories to some, but to many, they are memories. Six of nine of what I would consider my immediate family members have struggled with excessive alcohol use at some point in their lives.

You don’t think alcohol is a problem when you have to help your roommate into bed once or twice, but it changes when that friend becomes your mother, father, uncle or grandmother. Alcohol’s glamor changes when it rips your family in two. Sure, it’s fun to go out and have a few drinks with your friends. If you assign a designated driver, are of age, and carefully monitor how many drinks you are having, alcohol can be virtually harmless. But we all have to keep ourselves, and our peers in check. I never thought that I would have to start planning interventions for my hero. The first time I had to carry my best friend into her bed, I thought the cycle would never end. I questioned how I could have stopped it. I blamed myself for her consuming addiction. Not only did my friend’s alcoholism begin to ruin her life, it

broke our relationship apart. Thankfully, things changed, but the disease (yes, disease), still resides in her. She will never be able to break it. Each glass of wine after recovery is a step in the wrong direction. Each drink brings her back to the darkest time of her life. I encourage all of us to look for the signs of dependence, emotional satisfaction, and excessive use of alcohol in ourselves and others. If you have to intervene, I should warn you that your friend may hate you for a while. My best friend fought with me to leave it alone. But if I did nothing, who else would? The pain of temporary rejection is worth the life that you save in the end. Michael Graves is a first year religious studies and communications studies double major. He can be reached for comments or questions at mwgraves@smu.edu.

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after-school program gives them support in learning English,” Vickery Meadows volunteer and SMU junior Amanda Koons said. “It’s a community of kids in the same situation, and a group of mentors that they know care about them and want them to do well.” Service Saturdays are hosted once a month and give students the chance to serve the community in a direct, shortterm way. Previous service activities include construction on a Habitat for Humanity home, serving lunch at a Dallas-area soup kitchen and visiting the elderly at a nursing home. One of the most recent additions to

the Student Justice Ministry is the SMU Peace and Justice Summit. “I saw all of the groups working on campus for things like peace, justice, advocacy, volunteerism and bettering the community,” Konow said. “I envisioned the Peace and Justice Summit to be the source of improved awareness of this kind of work on campus and increased collaboration amongst groups.” Around 90 SMU students donate their time to participate in the different community service activities offered by the Social Justice Ministry. “I think helping others is countercultural because we are constantly told to worry about ‘my future,’” SMU Catholic Social Justice Intern Andrea Fernandez

said. “But I think as the young people with power, we can start thinking about ‘our future’” Though sponsored through the SMU Catholic Center, participants do not have to practice the religion to volunteer. Junior Duaa Bayan is not a part of the Catholic Center but has been volunteering at the Vickery Meadow after-school program for over a semester. “I have met some amazing and kind SMU students who also volunteer,” Bayan said. “College is about new and life altering experiences. That is exactly what the SMU Catholic Social Justice program offers.”

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leave,” Sanders said. The sit-in sparked a major uproar all over campus. After five hours of negotiating with SMU officials, the students were met by a mob of people, including students, police and the FBI. No matter the reactions, Sanders as well the rest of the group knew that they were fighting for what they believed was right. “We had support of some students and some were against us,” Sanders said. “It didn’t matter to us. We were determined in our goals.” Today, SMU offers a variety of

diverse curriculums and activities, including ethnic studies as well as the Association of Black Students under the SAMSA organization, all of which would not have been possible without Sanders and the brave group of 33 students who took a stand against inequality. “The fact that we did that really had less to do with what was going on with us at the time,” Sanders said. “It had more to do with you, because we knew that one day you would be here.” The lasting impression of Sanders and the small group of black students who

PARKING: Parking policy near campus may change CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

“The parking garages always fill up very quickly,” Boothe said. According to Mayor Richard Davis, a final decision will be made next month regarding the ordinance, which was created by the city’s police department in response to many longstanding complaints. “This has been an ongoing issue for a number of years,” Police Chief Gary Adams said. Many residences voiced their opposition stating that permits would cause more hassle than help. Each household will only be provided two permits under the plan. Those with more than the allocated number of cars per family were concerned. Davis stated that options for additional permits or possible guest

passes were under consideration. Two passes will be free of charge to all homeowners on the affected streets. Those vehicles with permits will be allowed to park in certain areas from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, according to guidelines put forth on the council’s website. Any car not in possession of a permit in the designated hours will be ticketed. “You’ve got to strike a balance between safety and being a good neighbor to SMU,” Kendrick said. Parking concerns regarding SMU have been prevalent for years. Davis also said University Park and SMU have been working together on the issue for some time.

gathered in Tate’s office continues to inspire students of today. “Nowadays I feel we’re comfortable where we’re at,” 2010 SMU graduate Virginia Brook said. “To see somebody who sparked change and wasn’t afraid, you don’t see that very often.” Sanders wanted to help change SMU for the future, not herself, something she urges others to continue. “You will never make a greater impact than when you act on behalf of another person,” Sanders said.

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taken away the Speaker’s discretion to direct legislation to a committee. Senate removed the proposed change from the legislation before they passed the bill. Carr argued that the provision gave committees a voice that they might not otherwise have, as committee chairs cannot vote on legislation. Esau explained that the authors had decided to remove this provision because it had not been used in the past four years. He explained that he was not trying to take away power from anyone and that chairs could still voice their support or displeasure of legislation during their reports.

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Hillstone raises bar on burgers By TAYLOR ADAMS Editor-in-Chief tadams@smu.edu

Walking in to this place on a Monday, you may feel the urge to ask the hostess how long the wait is for dinner. On a nice evening, the patio’s full of cocktail-sipping, thirty to forty-somethings dressed in business attire. A similar scene is in the bar, where a piano plays among the voices overfilling the restaurant. Despite Hillstone’s buys entrance, on a weeknight, chances are you’ll be seated immediately. Since Hillstone Restaurant Group changed “Houston’s” to “Hillstone” last June, not much has changed in this Preston Center hot spot. You’ll see the same items on the newer menu, with newer dishes like oysters St. Charles. One side of the two-sided menu features various wine options, both by the glass and by the bottle. Commonly, your waiter or waitress will recommend the Chicago-style spinach dip—it’s worth taking up on the offer if you think a less-than generous serving of spinach dip is worth $13. This dip looks like creamed spinach until you pull your chip up and have to wind around the string of cheese stretching from your edge of the table to the dish. Small cups of salsa and sour cream come with the dip that are worth ignoring. If the chips weren’t thick, dense strips of corn tortillas, I might consider the price tag appropriate. The homesmoked salmon appetizer, however, is good enough (and large enough) to have for a simple meal. One of the best items on the menu is probably a meal one could find for $1 elsewhere. But the first bite of this Hillstone cheeseburger makes you forget about the price. Really, it’s simple. It doesn’t have odd condiments. It doesn’t have an enormously sized patty of meat. It doesn’t have a fried egg or chili. It’s just tomato, lettuce, onion and mayonnaise grilled chuck (house-ground that morning) beneath a melted layer of cheddar cheese. While

the juice running down your hand may indicate cheeseburger-perfection, the toasted egg bun may be the best part of this over-sized sandwich. A choice of coleslaw or hand-cut French fries comes with any burger or sandwich. A small mound of creamy slaw is appropriately flavored with a copious amount of parsley, taking a simple approach to the homestyle side dish. The shoestring-cut fries, however, are equally a good choice. The sashimi ahi tuna salad (which actually has pan-seared tuna) may sound tempting with avocado and mango on top of mixed greens tossed in a cilantro-ginger vinaigrette. However, a less insipid salad would be the club salad offered with bacon, avocado, egg and tomato. For a heartier and more enjoyable salad, the crab cake salad is the best choice. Grapefruit and avocado pair delicately with the champagne vinaigrette. But the lump of a crab cake on the plate can transform the mind of the average salad-hater. Luckily, for those who choose a daintier appetizer, the crab cakes are farther down on the menu as an entrée, served on top of a Pommery mustard sauce paired with both coleslaw and French fries. Hillstone takes the first appropriate step in achieving the perfect crab cake: large chunks of crab, not a filling. While not as satisfying as crab cakes on Cape Cod, the crisp outside gives a contrast to the overly-creamy filling. If the crab were mixed with half the amount of sauce that it is, the two crab cakes on the plate wouldn’t be as overwhelming as they are. Though it falls short of others in town, the key lime pie that’s classically paired with a graham cracker crust makes a lighter end to a meal at Hillstone. The warm five-nut brownie or the apple walnut cobbler is an alternate for the real dessert eater. The brownie is served warm, a la mode with a champagne custard, fairly typical of a brownie sundae decadence. Venturing to the apple cobbler, topped with vanilla

Meadows opens ‘You Never Can Tell’ By LAUREN SMART A&E Editor lsmart@smu.edu

The first mainstage show of the spring semester in the Meadows School of the Arts, George Bernard Shaw’s play “You Never Can Tell,” opens Wednesday in the Greer Garson Theatre. Shaw was a playwright and literary critic at the turn of the century, famous for “Pygmalion” (later adapted into “My Fair Lady”). He’s also the only person to ever win both an Oscar and a Nobel Prize for literature. The crazy plot benefits from a variety of unique characters, including Valentine, a young dentist; Walter, the omniscient waiter; the strong character of the mother, and a mysterious stranger. The interesting unfolding of events reminds the characters and the audience that the mantra is true – “you never can tell.” After its positive reception,

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The burger meat at Hillstone are house-ground every morning. The Hillstone cheeseburger is a classic perfected inside of a toasted egg bun.

ice cream, is a sweet dessert that disappears quickly if shared between two people. Heaps of chopped apples and walnuts in a perfect, copious amount of caramel sauce rest on top of the warm apple cobbler, which is barely able to uphold the melting scoop of vanilla on top of it. Hillstone provides a good dinner or cocktail hour, overall. The hype about the restaurant has swollen to a disappointing level. Most of the food is above adequate; but the restaurant is overly-confident with its meal prices. However, while the final bill for a night may not be in every college student’s budget, it’s worth a splurge for the cheeseburger (or at least the cobbler).

HILLSTONE Average meal price: $$$ (Main dinner courses $19 to $34, excluding market prices) Service: Helpful, attentive. Ambience: Loud, energetic. Location: 8300 A Preston Road, Dallas; 214-691-8991; hillstone.com Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Payment Information: Major credit cards accepted, except for Discover.

Shaw eventually deemed this play an “absolutely actor proof ” comedy — not that this production needs that reassurance. Meadows show features both graduate and undergraduate students, including Jamie Rezanour (Uncle Vanya), Katherine Bourne (Our Town), David Price (Spelling Bee), Donny Repsher (Our Town) among others. The play is directed by Patrick Kelly, who was a member of Meadows’ first graduating theater class. So if you’re looking for something to do this weekend, or you’ve been holding out on using your Meadows pass for a good show – make a trip to the Greer Garson this weekend for this crowd-pleaser. “You Never Can Tell” has performances Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $7 for students and $13 for general admission.

‘Hall Pass,’ ‘Drive Angry’ in theaters near you By CHASE WADE Associate A&E Editor cdwade@smu.edu

While Hollywood’s biggest award weekend is finally here, there are still a host of movies being released into theatres. Even though the mass of stars will be hitting the red carpet, headliners Owen Wilson and Nicolas Cage both have movies opening this week. Wilson stars in the raunchy rom-com titled “Hall Pass.” In

the film, Wilson’s character, and best friend Vince Vaughn, are given a week off from their marriages and are told to run wild. The film, which carries the tagline “One week, No Rules,” is sure to feature a fun time. Nicolas Cage’s new movie titled “Drive Angry” follows a father who is on a vengeful journey to find his daughter’s killers. If “Drive Angry” is anything like Cage’s recent releases, it has the potential to be quite a dud.