INSIDE
Spring break fashion essentials
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Homosexuality and Uganda
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Mustangs host Louisville
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Graffiti artist Chor Boogie redefines art
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Lecture
Politics
Your move, Obama Chess master, activist Kasparov speaks at Tate Meredith Carey Contributing Writer mbcarey@smu.edu To start his Tate Lecture Tuesday, famed chess player Garry Kasparov cracked jokes about hair loss and heritage. Within 20 minutes, Kasparov compared Russian president Vladimir Putin to a rising Adolf Hitler. In one of the timeliest Tate Lectures to date, Kasparov, a native of Azerbaijan, then part of the U.S.S.R., spoke of the growing dictatorship of Russia, the plight of the Ukraine, and the West’s duty to make decisions to stop missing opportunities to prevent the past. “Each time you show weakness, dictators grow stronger. And each time you fail to confront them, the price goes up,” Kasparov said. Kasparov, who was the youngest World Chess Champion in 1985 at the age of 22, became a pro-democracy activist in 2005 after retiring from chess. As the author of “How Life Imitates Chess,” Kasparov began to view each decision in life, political or financial, with the precision of a chess move. “Western powers expect to play chess with Putin. But, Putin does not have to play by the rules. He’s a tactician. He allows himself to change the rules whenever he thinks he’s in danger,” Kasparov said. “While the Western powers are obliged to follow regulation, because every decision made by the United States’ president or the prime minister of Great Britain should be somehow confirmed by the respective legislation, Putin can make a decision, he can change a decision.” If not stopped, Kasparov said,
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Dedman Law School alumnus Dan Branch has advanced to a run-off against Ken Paxton for Attorney General.
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Garry Kasparov speaks at the Tate Lecture Tuesday.
Putin could turn Russia and its surrounding neighbors into a bloodbath. “We are on to something that is not within our ability to truly predict, but I don’t see Russia in five to 10 years survive within its current geographical borders,” the Russian native said. To that end, Kasparov urged for the support of the United States in the fight for Ukraine, which fell into turmoil last week after the fall of its government and the Russian invasion, deemed by Putin as military exercises, in Crimea. “There is no longer credibility in the West. Who is going to believe the president of the United States when he already broke his promise to Syria?” Kasparov asked. Speaking on President Obama’s soft words to the Russian
government, Kasparov showed slides of past American presidents, including Harry Truman and Ronald Reagan, who both stood up to what Kasparov deemed a stronger Russia than today’s Putin-led Russia. “If President Obama was the president in 1985, I would still be living in the Soviet Union,” Kasparov said. Describing a shift in American values — from risk to security, from excellence to equivalence, from unity to comfort — Kasparov highlighted the need for the American government to reconsider its priorities and decisions, both internationally and domestically. “Today the most pressing topics in Washington are what? National debt and ‘too big to fail.’ I do not
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Lecture
Spring break marks the halfway point in the semester, where students have survived midterms and are looking forward to a week of freedom. Regardless of desentation, safety is a recurring issue during the mid-March break. Drinking is the cause for most of the concern over safety. According to a University of Wisconsin study, 75 percent of college males and 43.6 percent of females reported being intoxicated on a daily basis during spring break. About 50 percent of students reported being drunk to the point of vomiting or passing out at least once during break. “I would tell travelers to keep their heads about them when traveling, especially if you are drinking,” Elliott Haifleigh said.
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Texas state lawmakers Dan Branch and Ken Paxton have advanced to a runoff for the Republican nomination for attorney general. Branch, a state representative from Dallas, and Paxton, a
senator from McKinney, are vying to replace Greg Abbott, who is running for governor. Branch and Paxton finished ahead of Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman. Each claimed he was the most conservative candidate in the race. Branch and Paxton have
both served in the Legislature since 2003. Branch co-authored the 2005 state constitutional amendment banning samesex marriage in Texas and is chairman of the House higher education committee. Paxton served in the House from 2003-2012 before being elected to the state Senate.
World
Putin talks tough on Ukraine Associated PRess Stepping back from the brink of war, Vladimir Putin talked tough but cooled tensions in the Ukraine crisis Tuesday, saying Russia has no intention “to fight the Ukrainian people” but reserves the right to use force. As the Russian president held court in his personal residence, U.S.
Secretary of State John Kerry met with Kiev’s fledgling government and urged Putin to stand down. “It is not appropriate to invade a country, and at the end of a barrel of a gun dictate what you are trying to achieve,” Kerry said. “That is not 21st-century, G-8, major nation behavior.” Although nerves remained on edge in the Crimean Peninsula,
with Russian troops firing warning shots to ward off Ukrainian soldiers, global markets jumped higher on tentative signals that the Kremlin was not seeking to escalate the conflict. Kerry brought moral support and a $1 billion aid package to a Ukraine fighting to fend off bankruptcy.
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FE ATURE
Staying safe during spring break Jehadu Abshiro News Writer jabshiro@smu.edu
SMU alumnus Branch advances to run-off
According to Flordia’s state laws, if pulled over and there is an open container of alcohol in the car, the driver, the passenger or both can be given a ticket. Haifleigh is an accounting and Spanish double major is traveling to Cabo with a group of friends for the break. Haifleigh, who frequently travels during spring break, finds catching cabs in Cabo stressful. “Best part is getting there and the worst part is going through customs,” Haifleigh said. “Takes forever.” Cabo San Lucas, on the tip of Baja, is “one of the safer places in Mexico for foreign tourists,” according to a recent Forbes article. Haifleigh emphasizes the importance of staying in groups “because even though Mexico is so Americanized, it is still Mexico
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theSkimm brings brevity to news Avery Stefan Contributing Writer astefan@smu.edu
There is no denying that the era of traditional journalism is quickly changing into a fast-paced, progressive and collaborative age of news distribution. The once dedicated audience of readers with enough time to sit down with a cup of coffee and read the paper front to back every morning has all but disappeared. Today, articles posted online are browsed through and only opened for further information if the header or blurb is particularly enticing. Even more of a rarity is an article read in its entirety — once the main facts are grasped by the reader, she will move on. While working at NBC News, self-proclaimed news junkies Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin recognized the reality of the omnipresent shift
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Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin, founders of theSkimm.
in journalism. On the forefront of a generation that characteristically dedicates just minutes to the daily news, Weisberg and Zakin decided to accept the trend and develop a solution (which would later come to be known as theSkimm) to share the news effectively and efficiently. “We understand our readers have five minutes to stay informed and we want them to be able to jump into
conversation,” Weisberg said. “So we give them information that fits into their morning routine.” When initially developing a template for the newsletter that would engage readers, Weisberg and Zakin turned to their own daily rituals. They realized that upon waking up, they, along with all of their friends, would roll over in bed and spend a few minutes on their
phones checking emails and social media updates. That’s when the idea formed: the news doesn’t always have to be confusing and complicated. What would draw readers in would be an abridged account of goings-on that read like an email from a friend and explained complex current events in a concise and entertaining fashion. “We saw a huge void in the marketplace for a news product geared towards [our friends’] routine and needs,” Weisberg said. “And so, we started theSkimm.” Upon signing up for a free account, subscribers receive a daily review at 5:59 a.m. of the must-knows in order to stay informed. Each email begins with a quote of the day and is followed by witty recaps. In order to expand readership, theSkimm relies heavily on its “Skimm’bassadors” (college representatives) for the establishment. “Our ‘Skimm’bassadors’ understand their peers’ needs and
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STYLE
WEDNESDAY n MARCH 5, 2014 Spring Break roundup
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Glow before you go sarah Bicknell Contributing Writer sbicknell@smu.edu
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Temperatures are continuing to drop in Dallas and underneath students bundled looks is sun deprived skin. If you’re looking for a little color before spring break, look no further than Xen-Tan. Xen-Tan’s deep bronze self-tanning lotion can help you get a glow without exposing yourself to the
harmful ultraviolet radiation of a tanning beds. Most self-tanners leave streaky, uneven lines, but Xen-Tan has revolutionized athome self-tanning with its easyto-use application mitt. This sheer tinted lotion goes on light for instant color and deepens into a dark streak-free tan that lasts up to seven days. Say goodbye to pale skin and hello to healthy, glowing skin year-round without breaking the bank. All Xen-Tan products can be found at Sephora and wellknown department stores.
Mikoh Swimwear creates unique seamless swimsuits in a variety of styles.
The new string bikini Achieve brightness with Yves Saint Laurent ashley gross Contributing Writer ashleyg@smu.edu
Spring break is two days away; basking in the sun and taking a swim sounds as refreshing as ever. Why not cool down in style? Mikoh Swimwear was started by Oleema and Kalani Miller in Bali, Indonesia. Born and raised in San Clemente, Calif., the sisters drew their inspiration for this bathing suit line from the beaches of their youth and their love of fashion and art. They continue to rejuvenate the line by traveling abroad to tropical getaways and further adding
WEDNESDAY March 5
SMU Men’s Basketball vs. Louisville, Moody Coliseum, 6 p.m.
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Spring Break
elements of the local culture to their designs. The pieces are all seamless and hardware-free, and they come in a variety of vibrant colors, patterns and styles. A favorite combination is the St. Thomas top and St. Croatia bottom — a bandeau style top with multiple tiny strings holding the back in place and matching bottom. All Mikoh swimsuits are ultra feminine and sexy. For sizing purposes, order a size up on the bottoms due to their minimal coverage, a homage to the traditional Brazilian bikini. Mikoh Swimwear can be found at Shopbop, Barneys New York and Zappos.
THURSDAY March 6
Goya in Bourdeaux, Smith Auditorium, 6 p.m.
SUNDAY March 9
Spring Break
Grace merk Contributing Writer cmerck@smu.edu Don’t we all wish we could snap our fingers and look refreshed and well-rested after a long night or an early morning? Well, YSL is making our dream come true. Its new complexion highlighter, Touche Eclat, will truly change your idea of beauty sleep. This new tool illuminates strategic areas of the face to eliminate the bags under sleepy eyes as well as washed-out, tired faces.
FRIDAY March 7
Opera Free for All: The Singing Violin by Simon Sargon, Bob Hope Theatre Lobby, 1 p.m.
MONDAY March 10
Spring Break
Sure, we’ve all heard about miracle substitues for a good night’s rest before, but I can tell you from experience this cure really does what it claims. I first heard about the product during a trip to NorthPark Center with friends. After flocking to the YSL beauty counter, one after the other began raving about the new product, and how “everyone I know uses that now” and “it really does work.” Of course, after hearing all the hype, I had to try it. I bought the highlighter that day – and have used it ever since.
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SMU students wearing their on trend ombre lens sunglasses for spring.
Ombre now for eyes amelia ambrose virginia boswell Contributing Writers aambrose@smu.edu vboswell@smu.edu Finally! The spring sun emerged last week in Dallas and every student on campus was absorbing its welcoming rays. Sunglasses of every size, shape, color and brand could be seen on students strutting down the Boulevard during these first warm days. In an ode to future spring trends,
students are sticking to the larger style of glasses in multiple colors, but ombre frames and lenses seem to be the favorite trend lately. Although subtle, this little accessory tweak can change the whole look of an outfit. The color change draws more attention to the face, making anyone who wears these sunglasses appear flawless. Since the ombre hairstyle is fading away, literally, hopefully the sunglasses trend will stay throughout this spring because it is a must have.
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Noteworthy fashion events kelsey reynolds Style Editor kreynolds@smu.edu Before jetting for spring break, be sure to stop by one of the many local soirees this week. ASOS on campus ASOS, beloved online
shopping destination, has three brand ambassadors at SMU. The ladies are hosting a spring break event Wednesday from 12:30-3:00 p.m. on the SMU campus. Rent the Runway on campus The SMU Rent the Runway team will be handing out spring break goodies Wednesday from
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at HughesTrigg Student Center Inside Entertainment Dallasites Bri Crum and Paul Salfen have teamed up to launch a pop culture show, “Inside Entertainment.” The launch party is Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the House of Blues.
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Lounging in an arm-chair before Russian tricolor flags, Putin made his first public comments since the Ukrainian president fled a week and a half ago. It was a signature Putin performance, filled with earthy language, macho swagger and sarcastic jibes, accusing the West of promoting an “unconstitutional coup” in Ukraine. At one point he compared the U.S. role to an experiment with “lab rats.” But the overall message appeared to be one of de-escalation. “It seems to me (Ukraine) is gradually stabilizing,” Putin said. “We have no enemies in Ukraine. Ukraine is a friendly state.” Still, he tempered those comments by warning that Russia was willing to use “all means at our disposal” to protect ethnic Russians in the country. Significantly, Russia agreed to a NATO request to hold a special meeting to discuss Ukraine on Wednesday in Brussels, opening up a possible diplomatic channel in a conflict that still holds monumental hazards and uncertainties. At the same time, the U.S. and 14 other nations formed a military observer mission to monitor the tense Crimea region, and the team was headed there in 24 hours. While the threat of military
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and bad things do happen.” The U.S Department of State released these five tips for students
confrontation retreated somewhat, both sides ramped up economic feuding. Russia hit its nearly broke neighbor with a termination of discounts on natural gas, while the U.S. announced a $1 billion aid package in energy subsidies to Ukraine. “We are going to do our best. We are going to try very hard,” Kerry said upon arriving in Kiev. “We hope Russia will respect the election that you are going to have.” Kerry also made a pointed distinction between the Ukrainian government and Putin’s. “The contrast really could not be clearer: determined Ukrainians demonstrating strength through unity, and the Russian government out of excuses, hiding its hand behind falsehoods, intimidation and provocations. In the hearts of Ukrainians and the eyes of the world, there is nothing strong about what Russia is doing.” The penalties proposed against Russia, he added, are “not something we are seeking to do. It is something Russia is pushing us to do.” World markets, which slumped the previous day, clawed back a large chunk of their losses on signs that Russia was backpedaling. Gold, the Japanese yen and U.S. treasuries — all seen as safe havens — returned some of their gains. Russia’s RTS index, which fell 12 percent on Monday, rose 6.2 percent Tuesday. In the U.S., the Dow Jones industrial
average closed up 1.4 percent. “Confidence in equity markets has been restored as the standoff between Ukraine and Russia is no longer on red alert,” said David Madden, market analyst at IG. Russia took over the strategic Crimean Peninsula on Saturday, placing its troops around its ferry, military bases and border posts. Two Ukrainian warships remained anchored in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, blocked from leaving by Russian ships. “Those unknown people without insignia who have seized administrative buildings and airports ... what we are seeing is a kind of velvet invasion,” said Russian military analyst Alexander Golts. The territory’s enduring volatility was put in stark relief Tuesday morning: Russian troops, who had taken control of the Belbek air base, fired warning shots into the air as some 300 Ukrainian soldiers, who previously manned the airfield, demanded their jobs back. As the Ukrainians marched unarmed toward the base, about a dozen Russian soldiers told them not to approach, then fired several shots into the air and said they would shoot the Ukrainians if they continued toward them. The Ukrainian troops vowed to hold whatever ground they had left on the Belbek base. Amid the tensions, the Russian military test-fired a Topol
SMU alongside sophomore Laurie Snyder. As a journalism major, Bordelon was eager to get involved with a news source geared towards a more youthful audience. “To market a company that promotes the news as something young people would be interested in was exciting,” Bordelon said. “TheSkimm gives you the news in a fun and really convenient way
so you don’t have to go sifting through a million different news outlets; it comes to your email first thing in the morning and you can know everything you need to quickly.” TheSkimm covers news across the board from mainstream media, domestic, international and niche industry sources. For more information, visit theskimm.com.
during the break: Avoid underage and excessive alcohol consumption. “Overdoing it” can lead to an arrest, accident, violent crime, or death. Obey all local laws, and remember they might be different
from our own. Don’t carry or use drugs, as this can result in severe penalties. Don’t carry weapons. Even possessing something as small as a pocketknife or a single bullet can cause legal trouble.
intercontinental ballistic missile. Fired from a launch pad in southern Russia, it hit a designated target on a range leased by Russia from Kazakhstan. The new Ukrainian leadership in Kiev, which Putin does not recognize, has accused Moscow of a military invasion in Crimea, which the Russian leader denied. Ukraine’s prime minister expressed hope that a negotiated solution could be found. Arseniy Yatsenyuk told a news conference that both governments were gradually beginning to talk again. “We hope that Russia will understand its responsibility in destabilizing the security situation in Europe, that Russia will realize that Ukraine is an independent state and that Russian troops will leave the territory of Ukraine,” he said. In his hour-long meeting with reporters, Putin said Russia had no intention of annexing Crimea, while insisting its residents have the right to determine the region’s status in a referendum later this month. Tensions “have been settled,” he declared. He said massive military maneuvers Russia has conducted involving 150,000 troops near Ukraine’s border were previously planned and unrelated to the current situation in Ukraine. Russia announced that Putin had ordered the troops back to their bases. Putin hammered away at his
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think it requires my Soviet Union experience to see ‘too big to fail’ as the least free market concept ever,” said Kasparov. For students in the audience, Kasparov’s politically charged message was far from what the
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message that the West was to blame for Ukraine’s turmoil, saying its actions were driving Ukraine into anarchy. He warned that any sanctions the United States and European Union place on Russia will backfire. American threats of punitive measures are “failure to enforce its will and its vision of the right and wrong side of history,” Russia’s Foreign Ministry said — a swipe at President Barack Obama’s statement a day earlier that Russia was “on the wrong side of history.” In Washington, Obama shot back. Moves to punish Putin put the U.S. on “the side of history that, I think, more and more people around the world deeply believe in, the principle that a sovereign people, an independent people, are able to make their own decisions about their own lives.” “And, you know, Mr. Putin can throw a lot of words out there, but the facts on the ground indicate that right now he is not abiding by that principle,” Obama said. The EU was to hold an emergency summit Thursday on whether to impose sanctions. Moscow has insisted that the Russian military deployment in Crimea has remained within the limits set by a bilateral agreement concerning Russia’s Black Sea Fleet military base there. At the United Nations, Russia’s ambassador to the U.N., Vitaly Churkin, said
Russia was entitled to deploy up to 25,000 troops in Crimea under that agreement. Putin also asserted that Ukraine’s 22,000-strong force in Crimea had dissolved and its arsenals had fallen under the control of the local government. He didn’t explain if that meant the Ukrainian soldiers had just left their posts or if they had switched allegiance from Kiev to the local pro-Russian government. Putin accused the West of using fugitive President Viktor Yanukovych’s decision in November to ditch a pact with the EU in favor of closer ties with Russia to fan the protests that drove him from power and plunged Ukraine into turmoil. “I have told them a thousand times ‘Why are you splitting the country?’” he said. While he said he still considers Yanukovych to be Ukraine’s legitimate president, he acknowledged that the fallen leader has no political future — and said Russia gave him shelter only to save his life. Ukraine’s new government wants to put Yanukovych on trial for the deaths of over 80 people during protests last month in Kiev. Putin had withering words for Yanukovych, with whom he has never been close. Asked if he harbors any sympathy for the fugitive president, Putin replied that he has “quite opposite feelings.”
expected from the Tate Lecture touting the world’s greatest chess player. “I expected a lecture on chess and I got so much more,” said freshman Caroline Gurley. “I plan on keeping up with the news about Russia and Ukraine after this. Now I’m invested.” For fellow first year Jessica Giraudon, Kasparov’s speech
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offered a perspective she hadn’t yet heard anywhere else. “He made a good point. We are fortunate enough to have freedom regarding decision making and we must use it wisely and push ourselves,” Giraudon said. “We must decide what is worth challenging ourselves as a country even when it’s hard to do.”
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Press On
“The Academy and a Lenten Virtue” Dr. Stephen Rankin Chaplain rankins@smu.edu By the time people who read this little column read this little column a number of Christians on campus will have participated in Ash Wednesday services. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a six-week season of reflection and prayer in preparation for the celebration of Easter. From March 6 to April 20, this year, many Christians practice disciplines associated with Lent, including, perhaps, some form of fasting. If you saw people walking around on campus Wednesday with a funny mark on their foreheads, it was the sign of the cross made with ashes. Ashes remind Christians of mortality and sin, that for all our aiming at the good life, every one faces the cruel reality of death. Furthermore, as all the world’s great religions recognize that something is fundamentally awry with “the human condition,” Christians understand that the something wrong has to do with an attitude problem that transcends ignorance or misunderstanding. The ashes remind us that, as the scripture says, “All have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God.” It’s good for me to remember that I’m not all that. Growing in self-awareness is one of the goals of the Lenten discipline. In Christian
terminology, we can call it the attitude of penitence. Webster’s dictionary describes penitence as a “sad and humble realization of regret for one’s misdeeds,” with a related “resolve to change.” Importantly, one does not need to feel sad (a psychological state) to practice the virtue of penitence. I like the idea of humble self-awareness as a good way of thinking of it. We grow in self-awareness with the vision of transformation into a better, more mature version of who God created us to be. I’m intrigued by the relationship between penitence and what the academy calls “epistemic humility,” one of the intellectual virtues. “Epistemic” refers to knowledge and obviously knowledge is something about which we care deeply in the academy. How do you know what you know? You’ve no doubt (I hope) sat in class where you encountered contested
ideas. Scholars, researchers, academics and experts of all sorts in their respective disciplines don’t always agree and sometimes they disagree quite vehemently. But, with “epistemic humility” (an intellectual riff on penitence), they regard others with respect and a willingness to learn. Which is another way of acknowledging that there is plenty I don’t know or understand about the world, about life, and I’m willing to learn from others. In other words, an awareness of my limitations and a desire for transformation – penitence – is a virtue and a desideratum for all…
Stephen Rankin is Chaplain and Minister to Southern Methodist University. He has served the university as Interim Dean of Student Life and also as Interim Interfraternity Council Advisor. Originally from Kansas, Chaplain Rankin grew up a Dallas Cowboys fan. He’s married to Joni and has four grown children and two grandchildren. Chaplain Rankin has worked in higher education for almost 20 years. He considers it a holy privilege to work with students and loves good conversation about all kinds of topics. The Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life at SMU is located in Suite 316 on the third floor of the Hughes-Trigg Student Center. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Melissa Dale at mdale@smu.edu.
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Sacrifices worth it for family
michael graves Contributing Writer mwgraves@smu.edu In class yesterday one of my professors had us make a list of our top five values — love, relationships, work, productivity, honesty, etc. — and rank them according to our personal standards of excellence and ethics. However, after that exercise we were encouraged to look at which of these may be in conflict with each other. Two of mine stood out. My list included family and work productivity. I was told that these two values conflict each other, because one has to choose between work and family, both of which take time to maintain. To be quite frank, I was a little perturbed at this realization. I get a lot of joy from completing my work, but I also feel as if I help keep my family together at time. I’m often a mediator between certain family members, and I try to make time for family and friends when I go home and when I’m in Dallas at school. This made me start to think about how much time I devote to each of these things, and how this dialectic can survive and thrive in my daily life and in the long-term. SMU creates a culture of “winners,” as my friend put it once. We’re encouraged to strive to be the best not only here, but also in the workplace. Many of my mentors share with me that this sometimes requires personal sacrifices. I’ve often found myself on my computer in the living room as my family watches a movie trying to finish up an edit on a paper,
or complete a cover letter for a job application. Indeed, perhaps I have been distant from my family to complete some of my work, but there have also been times when I’ve sacrificed a deadline to spend an extra 30 minutes with my mother when she’s in town. However, I’m also choosing not to go on a mini-vacation with my boyfriend in April to stay at school for a conference that I’ve made a top priority. This dialectic tension exists in my life, and until now I’ve assumed that I can have both an intense connection with those that I love, but also dedicate much of my life to my work at school and on the job. So how, as I ponder my progression forward in my work and the final stages of matriculation at SMU, can I continue to have these things exist in the same space when they are in obvious conflict with each other? The very frank answer is that if I truly value family and time spent with those I love, I will inevitably sacrifice certain aspects of my work or time spent with my work that will hinder me from “making it” as high as some of my colleagues, or if I can excel perhaps it will happen at a slower pace. However, I am happy to accept this. It is important to note that family and love were first on my list, and work was last. Therefore, I know now that while work is important, it is not my entire life. And if the point of prioritizing is to ensure that the most important things come first, well then I need to be ready to accept the consequences, but also the joys of putting family first, and letting that time spent with those I love fulfill me more than the work I complete each day. Graves is a senior majoring in communications and religious studies.
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“When I look down at this golden statue, may it remind me and every little child that no matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid.” —Lupita Nyong’o in her Oscar acceptance speech for her role in “12 Years a Slave” “If you win tonight, I think we should bring you the Oscar.” —Ellen Degeneres, poking fun at actress Jennifer Lawrence for tripping on the red carpet
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Uganda’s health minister, Ruhakana Rugunda, speaks to the media outside Mulago Hospital, Uganda’s national referral hospital, in Kampala, Uganda. Uganda’s health minister said Wednesday that gays will not be discriminated against by medical workers after the country’s president signed a law that strengthens criminal penalties against homosexuals, but prominent gay rights activist Pepe Julian Onziema said that well-known homosexuals face constant discrimination and abuse and recalled being ignored many times by medical workers who served others as they gossiped about his sexual orientation.
Western journalists fail to explain politics of Uganda
brandon bub Contributing Writer bbub@smu.edu In the Broadway musical, “The Book of Mormon,” the show’s main characters, Elder Price and Elder McKinley, are informed that they will spend two years on a mission in Uganda. The bumbling Elder McKinley asks, “Uganda? Cool, where is that?” When he is told that it’s in Africa, he replies, “Oh cool, just like Lion King!” The reason this bit is so funny is because Elder McKinley’s perception of Africa is not so far removed from that of everyday Americans. Trying to convince the average person that Africa is not a country is difficult enough, so perhaps it makes sense why journalists tend to dumb down political issues that concern the continent. We can clearly see this phenomenon at work with the passage of Uganda’s new law imposing draconian sentences for “homosexual behavior.” Explicitly, some news organizations have suggested that the reason this bill came to be was because of American evangelical pastors like Scott Lively stoking an anti-gay fervor throughout Uganda. Implicitly, coverage of this law suggests that Ugandans are a backward people who lack enlightened Western notions of sexual orientation and gender equality. Both of these assumptions are flawed and belie the nuanced political circumstances that fomented this law. First of all, arguing that Ugandans only accepted this law because conservative American religious forces pushed them along highlights a chauvinistic assumption that Uganda’s people are not smart enough to make political decisions on their
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own, and therefore are at the mercy of manipulative Western interests. That is hardly the case here. One of the chief proponents of Uganda’s anti-gay law was the Anglican Church of Uganda, which split with its Western counterparts over the issue of theological teachings on sexuality. The issue galvanized the Church to a degree that Uganda’s Anglican community felt the need to protect “Christian orthodoxy” against perceived corrupting Western influences. Moreover, the Anglican community was in an inter-denominational conflict with Uganda’s Pentecostal community, which was rapidly winning over younger converts in cities like Kampala. Support for the bill, from this perspective, was motivated more by an Anglican desire to remain politically relevant. Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, probably seized on this political motivation in hopes of guaranteeing himself another term. Secondly, the reason we should not interpret this bill as proof of African inferiority because these kinds of sleazy politics work almost exactly the same way in the West. Of course our Supreme Court has ruled that laws against homosexual behavior are unconstitutional–I do not want to understate just how morally repugnant the language and implications of Uganda’s law are. However, when state legislatures pass laws allowing businesses to refuse to serve homosexuals in the name of “religious freedom,” our moral high ground slips away. The world’s lesbian and gay communities continue to suffer unconscionable discrimination, and legislatures work in subtle and explicit ways across the globe to keep that discrimination in place. When we pretend that “that sort of thing wouldn’t happen here,” we’re only blinding ourselves to the magnitude of this problem. Bub is a senior majoring in English, history and political science.
Christians misuse power, Ugandans still responsible
michael dearman Contributing Writer mdearman@smu.edu Two key points need to be made about the malicious antihomosexuality law that was recently put in place by the Ugandan government: the first concerns American fundamentalist Christians, the second concerns Western journalists. First, I must address those American Christians who have been implicated in the advocacy for the anti-homosexuality law in Uganda. They are misguided in their attempt to impose, through political and legal means, a conception of Christian ethics that is out of joint with the character of Jesus Christ and the early Church as portrayed in scripture. The issue here for me is not the question of homosexuality, which is certainly contentious enough within the church, but the issue of utilizing political power in order to enforce any vision of scripture or Christianity. Christian origins are replete with examples of persecution coming from the centers of power, which Christians did not control. The Book of Revelation, written in the midst of fears of persecution and loss of identity and authenticity, stands as an example to the real dangers posed by political power. I do not think I need to point out the examples of the failures of religious governments (Christian or otherwise) to actually adhere to their own teachings or to protect their teachings from the corruptions of power. This central issue here revolves around the question of the proper relation of the Church to secular political power. In Virginia, the Virginia Act for Establishing Religious Freedom was passed in 1786 in order to prevent the support of the Anglican Church using public funding. The act garnered support from those who dissented to the Anglican
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Church—Baptists, Methodists, Quakers, etc.—who (1) saw the dangers of the corruption of the church by government power and (2) experienced (often violent) persecution from the established church in the past. While the analogy to persecution in Virginia is not perfect, Ugandan Christians should look to the experience of their brothers and sisters in Christ around the world to see that worldly power is often corrupting power. The use of political power by a “Christian” majority to impose one view of Christian morality upon others using violent, legal and criminal means not only corrupts the church’s witness, but also hinders the church from effectively reaching out to and welcoming in the marginalized and the hurting with the love of Christ. Whether they take homosexuality to be a sin or not, this call from Christ is clear. Secondly, Western journalists who seek to blame American fundamentalist Christians for Uganda’s anti-homosexuality bill are guilty of disempowering Ugandans by shielding them from blame. This point is loosely made by Jason Bruner in his article, “Uganda’s President Will Sign Anti-Gay Bill. How Did the Nation Get to this Point?” on ReligionandPolitics.org. Brandon Bub and I agree: “Implicitly, coverage of this law suggests that Ugandans are a backward people who lack enlightened Western notions of sexual orientation and gender equality.” In a similar vein, the danger I want to point out is that blaming fringe fundamentalists who have exported American culture wars to Uganda continues to place Ugandans in the category of victims of colonization as opposed to autonomous individuals who can determine for themselves— rightly of wrongly—how to conduct the business of their own country. Thus, by placing so much attention on the Americans who have influenced pastors, government officials and citizens in Uganda, we miss the opportunity to call the law an unjust and unethical use of legal power by Uganda’s government. Dearman is a senior majoring in political science and philosophy.
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The SMU Mustangs made headlines last year. While the rest of the country anxiously awaited the Final Four, the Mustangs grabbed a player that significantly altered how SMU would recruit: Keith Frazier. However, the move that most affected how the Mustangs would perform this season had happened months prior to Frazier’s committal. That would be Ben Moore’s statement that he would be attending SMU. Moore’s committal to SMU was shrouded in a little bit of mystery. Both Sterling Brown and Frazier were ranked by ESPN and had scouting reports. The 6-foot-8-inch Moore, a student at Bolingbrook High School in Illinois, didn’t enjoy the same notability. This season, though, the leastheralded recruit has emerged to have the best season of the first-years. Moore leads the team’s firstyear in both points and rebounds. That’s no small factor for a team that gives all three of its first-years significant playing time. However, if people try to get Moore to give credit to himself, they’re out of luck. “We’re all trying to do our part, so, Sterling and Keith, they’re trying to do whatever they can to help us win, and so am I,” Moore said. It’s all about sharing the fame and continuing to learn. It makes one wonder who Moore’s coach could be. Larry Brown’s arrival has meant everything for SMU’s men’s basketball team. The team, now flush with talent, is likely headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1993. That’s the longest drought the school has faced since it first went in 1955. When asked why he chose SMU over the other schools, Moore said: “Well I had a great relationship with the coaching staff.” Brown knows how to get players to come here. He’s brought in guys like Tim Jankovich who, in turn, have lured transfers. That being said, Moore still wouldn’t be here without Brown. So what has being coached by Brown done for Moore? “I mean, it’s great, because
The SMU men’s basketball team’s rise to their No. 18 ranking has been well documented and there’s no doubt that the campus is buzzing, but Moody Madness may reach a new level today as SMU takes on No. 11 ranked and defending national champion Louisville at 6 p.m. in Moody Coliseum. The home game and upset over then No. 7 ranked Cincinnati earlier this season had a lot of hype, but nothing will compare to the deafening decibel levels that will likely be reached at some points today. SMU head coach Larry Brown has issued a challenge to students after the team’s win over UCF for today. “We’re not going to be able to hang with Louisville unless we have a better crowd than we had with Cincinnati, and I didn’t think that was possible. But we’ll see,” Brown said. While the crowd might be able to at least equal the noise from the Cincinnati game, SMU may have a tougher task at hand with the defending champs coming in. Louisville Head Coach and Hall of Famer Rick Pitino has said
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I learn everyday. That’s one of the reasons I came here: learning. You know, practice. It’s hard, but it’s just, it’s getting me better,” he said. Throughout the year, Moore has grown under Brown. “He’s helped me during film, you know, after practice, while he’s talking to me. He helps me on and off the court. On the court, I mean, he’s always looking out for me. He’s always trying to get me better,” he said. This growth has shown as Moore has had arguably the best season of the first-years, but Moore chose not to put the focus on himself. “All of us, we’re all trying to do our parts. Sterling and Keith, they’re trying to do whatever they can to help us win. So am I,” Moore said. This is a noticeable trait with Moore; whenever the topic surrounded him, he found ways to bring in his fellow first-years. That’s not just standard mediatalk, either. During the interview, when asked what it has been like being part of the resurgent SMU basketball team, Frazier decided to stand by Moore for a second. As a result, Moore ended his response with, “Keith Frazier’s the man, also, so.” These guys like each other. That’s a large factor in this team’s success. In addition to working toward being better basketball players, the team’s chemistry has been sound. That’s the difference between dreading practice and enjoying time spent with teammates who also
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Outside the bubble: graffiti art brings color and culture to Dallas streets jehadu abshiro News Writer jabshiro@smu.edu Dallas is one of the few, rare American cities with a low graffiti problem. According to Dallas police, the department receives about 60 reports in the form of vandalism each month. However, there is the issue of whether an illustrated building wall constitutes as art. Have no fear, there are still at least five places where street art is alive and well in Dallas. Deep Ellum is the one place that is heavily saturated with murals. While Dallas drivers suffer in misery on 75, under the 75 overpass, a bundle of creativity divides downtown and the old jazz quarter with more than a dozen painted columns. From
serene, brightly-hued trees to a brittle blue tree in the background of a thoughtful human’s profile, there is an abundance of mural styles. DART’s Deep Ellum light station’s mural wall also has no theme. An angry giraffe is accompanied with a singing sheep and a cello-playing antelope pained against a bright blue sky. The brick wall includes several separate pieces including a gigantic black converse high top and a surrealistic pink and white piece with eyes. The simple black silhouettes of artists that used to dominate the area’s music scene back in the glory days of Deep Ellum are the hardest to find, but the most interesting. It intertwines the present revitalization of the neighborhood with a past many people seem to forget existed. Outside of the Deep Ellum,
a wall at a strip mall near Downtown Dallas on Oates Drive serves a memorial for Dallas street artist Minus Won. The pieces, created by numerous artists in memorial of Minus Won, feature everything from a confused cherry popsicle to words in the traditional graffiti style. The final mural is a publicly commissioned piece, but originally it was a mosaic specifically for the Stewart Title Building in North Dallas. The piece, by Miguel Covarrubias, incorporates the four elements: water, earth, fire and air. Located near the Dallas Museum of Art in downtown Dallas’ Art District, the piece’s blues, reds and oranges stand out against the city’s bleak grays.
Chor Boogie. This is not a name that blends in with the rest in any way. The San Franciscobased spray paint artist’s work doesn’t either. Chor Boogie was born Jason Hailey in 1979 in the San Diego, California, area. It wasn’t until 2007 that Hailey moved to San Francisco to pursue his dream as an artist that was established at age 5 in his kindergarten art class. Now, the 35-year-old, re-named Boogie has had his art take him across the globe, establishing himself as an internationally featured artist. Don’t be fooled and mistake his work for simple graffiti that litters the walls and streets of cities. While Boogie’s work may express graffiti influence, mostly through its medium, Boogie’s art is shocking in its details. “Most of the time people think my work is all done with a brush–– that’s how fine-tuned it is…but once they find out it’s done with spray paint, they are blown out of this world,” Boogie said. It’s easy to misinterpret art in some cases. Though, some artists would argue that an observer can’t misinterpret art. For Boogie,
however, he wants his work to be understood as he presents it and as he views it. “The craft itself has nothing to do with that. This is art, baby––get with the program,” Boogie said. His success speaks on behalf of this, as he has his work painted on walls––including the Berlin Wall, most notably––in places like Canada, Brazil, China, Australia, Dubai and Mexico. While Boogie may have started in California, his work has spread across the U.S. and beyond. Recently, Boogie was chosen to transform The CUBES in New York City. The already modern retail space has been taken to an even higher urban level by Boogie’s work. The glass, cubic space will be covered from the inside with Boogie’s art, with each floor presenting a different theme. On the ground floor, Boogie has already completed a mural of two iconic and historical musical artists: Madonna and Michael Jackson. The second floor of The CUBES will soon feature flying superheroes while the third floor will display well known silverscreen actors and actresses from throughout history. These images will be visible to passersby and workers stationed in nearby offices. The glass cubes will provide a window into the
gallery of art that is Boogie’s work, standing out amid whatever else that space might be filled with. Boogie’s most recent project displays his influences from the past and inspirations for the future. “I did read comic books and they inspired me tremendously, especially Spider-Man, X-Men… the artists Todd McFarlane and Jim Lee,” Boogie said. These artists and their work are admittedly factors of influence, although, Boogie remains adamant in remaining uniquely his own as an artist. He tries not to pay too much attention to too many artists, however, so as to avoid their style of work showing up in his work, Boogie said. As mentioned, past influences are bound to make their way into a person’s life, but it’s where that person is headed and what he or she does with it that makes him or her something original. In terms of Boogie’s future, he said, “The future is bright. Just staying on this path is good enough for me.” As Boogie continues on his path of success, there’s no telling where his art will take him next. If there’s one thing to remember about Boogie and his genre of art, it’s that something as seemingly simple as spray paint can in fact be made into something that is as appreciated as art.
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DISC 1313 // Lori Ann Stephens Identity Crisis: Youth in America
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SOCI/ANTH 3301 // Carolyn Smith-Morris Health, Healing & Ethics
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