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ATHENS — Greece has called for joint talks with leaders of Germany, France and the European Union executive to resolve the crisis surrounding the country’s bailout. BEIRUT— Syrian activists and the Western-backed opposition accused the government of carrying out a chlorine gas attack against a rebel-held town that killed at least six people and injured several.
National SACRAMENTO, Calif.— The State Water Resources Control Board has expanded restrictions on water use entering its fourth year of drought without significant storms or snowfall to replenish dwindling reservoirs. NEW YORK— Tairod Nathan Webster Pugh, of Neptune, New Jersey, was due Wednesday in a New York federal court after being indicted on answer charges of attempting to provide material support to a terrorist group and obstructing justice.
Texas HOUSTON— Millionaire Robert Durst, 71, is charged with murder in a Los Angeles killing 15 years ago, and has been suspected– but never charged in the disappearance of his first wife in New York. He was acquitted of murder in a dismemberment death in Texas. A marked Houston police car and several unmarked cars were in front of a 17-story Houston building where Durst has three condominiums.
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SMU is currently finding a new provost to replace Paul Ludden when he leaves at the end of the semester.
SMU begins search for next Provost Christina cox Assignments Editor clcox@smu.edu SMU began its search for a new provost today to replace current Provost Paul Ludden, President R. Gerald Turner announced to the SMU community via a university-wide email. Ludden announced his departure from SMU Feb. 23 in order to search for
other opportunities in Wisconsin near his daughter and family. He will continue to serve the Office of the Provost until May 31. The administration formed a Search Committee to replace Ludden this spring. The committee is chaired by Al Niemi, dean of the Cox School of Business, and consists of members from all seven schools as well as members from
University Central Libraries, Enrollment Services, Student Affairs and the Board of Trustees. The committee also includes search consultant Ann Die Hasselmo who has worked on five prior academic searches including the recent Dedman College and Meadows School of the Arts dean searches. The Seach Committee’s first meeting was held today with “a goal
of completing its search during the fall semester,” Turner said in his email. SMU is asking faculty and staff to share their thoughts about the search process and the qualification of the next provost to the Search Committee and Hasselmo March 25 at two separate open forums. The Daily Campus will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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Early intervention may prevent dyslexia Genevieve Edgell Contributing Writer gedgell@smu.edu Two professors presented their research supporting an essential cure for dyslexia at this month’s Sampling Simmons luncheon, Curing Dyslexia: What is Possible, in Annette Caldwell Simmons Hall March 17. Dr. Patricia Mathes and Dr. Paul Yovanoff emphasized the significance of early intervention, the key to preventing dyslexia, to 48 potential financial donors. Tincy Miller, who holds a seat on Texas’s State Board of Education, was also in attendance. Referring to children with dyslexia, Dr. Mathes led with her ultimate goal, “To make sure every 2nd grader is reading normally, not even realizing they once had a disability.” In order to target at-risk children and intervene before they enter 2nd grade, Dr. Yovanoff explained how technology could effectively screen children so that all prekindergarten children are tested without traditional one-on-one methods. Dr. Mathes, who once struggled with dyslexia, has been awarded more than 55 million dollars for research in her
area of expertise, reading disabilities. During the lecture she focused on one of her recent studies where at-risk 1st graders were provided with intense 45-minute intervention sessions over 33 weeks during the school year. At the end of the year, the at-risk students scored one standard deviation level above average, not a single child failing 1st grade. Now these children are entering 2nd grade essentially cured. “Yes they are still genetically predisposed and may have ongoing issues, but now they are like every other kid,” Dr. Mathes said while showing the audience brain scans proving these results. The lecture proved that instruction is the most important environmental factor for adolescences with dyslexia. Studies supporting methodologies for targeting children who are at risk of developing dyslexia are still in the works. Dr. Yovanoff, expert in psychometrics and director of the Ph.D. program at Simmons, talked about his current work with computer adaptive testing called Istation Indicators of Progress (ISIP) with over
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The commuter lot on a Monday afternoon.
The daily struggles of a commuter student MICHAEL GONZALEZ Contributing Writer mlgonzalez@smu.edu Salvador Robles, a senior political science major, commutes from a suburb south of Dallas. On a good day it will take Robles about thirty minutes to make it to SMU. On a bad day, which seems to be most of the time, it will take him close to an hour.
Robles chooses to make this long commute because of how expensive it is to live on and around campus. Robles believes that commuter students should be shown more consideration and given priority when class registration opens. “Sometimes we get stuck with having to pick 8 a.m. classes, and that is really hard when you commute because of all
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‘Zoolander’ stars take over the Valentino Paris runway Gabriella Bradley Style Editor gjbradley@smu.edu Every season, fashion week designers try to shock their A-List audience members with more than just their striking seasonal wardrobe: elaborate sets, edgy walking styles or surprise interruptions, to name some previously employed methods. This year, Valentino’s show at Paris Fashion Week left every audience member with their jaws dropped open. After a 15-year hiatus, Derek Zoolander returned to the runway. The 2001 comedy “Zoolander” was a hit when it came out, and its one-liners and infamous model antics have been an inspiration to countless memes and jokes over the years. The film featured an all-star cast, including Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell and Owen Wilson during
the height of their comedic heydays. Since the release of the film, there has been a call for a sequel by avid fans. Years of speculation later, the film gods have finally answered fans’ request. Ben Stiller’s Derek Zoolander and Owen Wilson’s Hansel characters shocked the entire crowd when they emerged onto the runway right before the finale. Stiller-as-Derek sported a suave navy suit-and-tie and trench ensemble encrusted with embellished butterflies and Wilson-as-Hansel gave a nod to his character’s hippy vibe in a shiny light blue pajama outfit, topped off with white sneakers and a trench coat. The crowds went wild as the two strutted their best “Blue Steel” looks and at one point Wilson-as-Hansel flung his jacket down the runway. How a surprise this big was kept such a tight-lipped secret is beyond me. Valentino’s reps
told the press they had been absolutely sworn to secrecy about the surprise. The fact that it was Valentino, a more serious, sophisticated brand, that sent the comedians down the runway added even more appeal to the unexpected appearance. Apart from shocking the show’s attendees, the whole appearance erupted on the Internet. Jerome Jarre, a Vine sensation and Snapchat star, was mid filming when Stiller-as-Derek grabbed his phone and continued his strut in a video that now has almost 20 million views. Vogue’s Anna Wintour even joined in the fun, with Vogue.com posting a video of fashion’s leading lady hanging out back stage with the two and asking them all about their “modeling careers.” While the film isn’t set to be released until February of next year, this runway take over will have to hold off avid fans until then.
Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson strut the runway as their Zoolander characters
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Lily James smiles at the gown she wore for the movie which now is featured in Saks Fifth Avenue’s store window.
Cinderella’s gown steals the show in new hit movie Gabriella Bradley Style Editor gjbradley@smu.edu “Alice in Wonderland,” “Maleficent,” “The Wizard of Oz” – life action recreations of classic fairy tales is becoming Disney’s new specialty. These movies are keeping the stories we grew up on alive for the generations of today, equipped with new dazzling special effects and creative twists. The most recent addition to the growing line-up is “Cinderella.” When Disney announced they would be recreating one of the most classic rags-to-riches story, all eyes and ears were on how the fairy tale’s masterminds planned to embody the story’s famous ball gown. To reproduce to dress, the glass slipper seemed to fit on three-time Academy
Award winning costume designer Sandy Powell’s foot. Powell is responsible for the luxurious wardrobe designs in famous films like “Shakespeare in Love,” “The Other Boleyn Girl,” and, most recently, “The Wolf of Wall Street.” To construct the whimsical cerulean gown, the designer used over a dozen layers of gossamerfine silk in a wide variety of oceanic shades, including pale blue, turquoise, greens and lavender. Instead of designing a heavy period piece dress, Powell said, in an interview with InStyle, she, “wanted it to look as light as air – really light.” Over all, the fanciful gown took four or five months to be constructed and ready for the ball. Of course no gown is completely without the perfect
pair of shoes, and in a story that centers on the footwear like “Cinderella,” no expenses were spared. The result was a crystal slipper that cost over $235,000. “It is real glass! It’s crystal. What’s fabulous about it is that it really sparkles like a chandelier or diamond ring. I teamed up with Swarovski to create the shoe, and even they hadn’t done anything like it before,” Powell said in the same interview. Brands worldwide have released special “Cinderella” edition items, especially recreations of the glass slipper. Jimmy Choo, Stuart Weitzman and Charlotte Olympia have all made high-priced replicas that have been flying off the shelves. The film has already grossed over $70 million domestically since its Friday release and shows no sign of slowing down.
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four thousand prekindergarten students participating. Traditionally, testing for dyslexia consists of one-onone testing prompted after the student shows signs of having a reading disability. With ISIP and access to computers, entire prekindergarten classrooms can be tested through an interactive test as the questions are adjusted to each child’s answer. At a State Board of Education meeting when the first law about dyslexia was passed, Miller expressed her disdain with the current public school’s attention to students with dyslexia. “That’s when I first saw our public schools don’t want to deal with our dyslexic children.
But they’re supposed to, by law, but if they don’t identify [dyslexic children], they don’t have to deal with them,” said Miller. Dr. Mathes and Dr. Yovanoff ’s research helps tackle part of this issue. Through early intervention curriculums and methodologies using accessible technology, the process of identifying and working with at-risk dyslexic children becomes more structured and narrowed down to four and five-year-olds. Sampling Simmons is a monthly lecture series dedicated to engaging local community members and students with the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education & Human Development faculty and staff. For information on their upcoming events, visit the 2015 Sampling Simmons event guide.
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A man waves the pride flag in support of gay marriage.
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Dr. Patricia Mathes talked about the seven effective intervention techniques she used to create a school curriculum for children at-risk of developing dyslexia.
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the traffic,” said Robles. SMU has a few services in place for commuters, including the Commuter Lot on the outskirts of campus and the Commuter Lounge in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center. These are designated spaces designed for students who commute to campus. Yet some students still feel like they are at a disadvantage. “The commuter lot is way off campus. It is way off to the side so it doesn’t really help at all,” said Robles. According to SMU’s online facts page, during the fall of 2014 there were 11,272 students enrolled at SMU. Nearly 2,000 of those students live on campus in the residential halls and the SMU Service House. Hundreds of students live in the fraternity and sorority houses or in the apartments adjacent to campus. This leaves thousands of students who commute to campus. The average apartment rent in University Park is more than $1,600 a month, according to Rent Jungle, a website devoted to real estate data. Most commuter students do not have the privilege of going back home in between classes and activities, and that’s why SMU created the Commuter Lounge in 1987 when the student center was built. The lounge is a designated area meant to provide students with a place to rest, store some of their belongings and hangout in-between classes and activities. Lockers are available for students to rent, but there is a $20 rental fee per semester to do so. “I commute from downtown, I take the train so it takes me about fifteen minutes to make it to campus,“ said Joann Osinga. Osinga is a world language major at SMU. Having previously made a much longer commute from Desoto, Osinga moved to downtown Dallas to help cope with the challenges of living so far away. “The Commuter Lounge could be a lot better,” Osinga said. “Whenever I would have night classes this place would end up closing sometimes, and I couldn’t even get my stuff. It was bad.” This semester the commuter lounge is open from 8 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Fridays. Students commute to campus for various reasons.
Some because of the lack of available housing on campus, others out of preference, and some live with their parents to save money. Whatever the reason may be, commuter students find themselves at a disadvantage. They do not have the convenience of going back to their rooms if they forgot a book or an assignment. Senior Jordan Silver lived on campus his first year but moved off campus his sophomore year due to a lack of housing options on campus. Silver now commutes twenty minutes every day. Even though Silver commutes, he does not use the Commuter Lounge or know of any other services that SMU offers for commuter students. “I never use the Commuter Lounge. I know there are lockers in there but I don’t even know how to get one. There is no point for me to sit in the Commuter Lounge. It’s nothing special,” said Silver. The Commuter Lounge is located on the second floor of Hughes-Trigg. Two doors lead into a room filled with outdated couches, chairs, and tables. Stacks of small lockers line the side of the walls. Towards the back of the room are a set of doors that lead into a small kitchen area with one sink and a fridge. Senior film major Ryan Reed commutes from Farmers Branch every day. When asked about the Commuter Lounge, Reed was unaware of its existence and location. “We have a Commuter Lounge? I didn’t even know that existed,” said Reed. Sophomore mechanical engineering major Olivia Asenime commuted from her parent’s house during her first year at SMU. She has since moved to downtown Dallas to be closer to campus and avoid being late to class so often. “I have definitely been late to class a few times. There has always been an issue with traffic; it is always something you have to deal with when you commute,” said Asenime. Not having easy access to her belongings, Asenime has had to rent out one of the lockers in the Commuter Lounge. “The lockers are very helpful, but I just wish they were free,” said Asenime. Asenime added that even though she enjoys the Commuter Lounge, SMU could work towards making improvements to the area. “I would like to see more things in the kitchen added,” said Asenime.
Last month, Texas issued its first legal same-sex marriage license– or maybe not. There is still debate about the legality of the marriage. In response to issuing the license, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked the Texas Supreme Court to void the marriage. The Court has not ruled on the legality of the marriage, but it has ruled that other gay couples cannot marry in Texas. The fate of the couples’ marriage is still undecided. This debate will likely continue until the U.S. Supreme Court issues their ruling on gay marriage this summer. U.S. v. Windsor, the case that struck down portions of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, will likely be a major influence in the Court’s decision. The U.S. v. Windsor opinion contains two different arguments: equal protection and federalism. The equal protection argument would make federal law absolute in the area of marriage. On the other hand, the federalism argument would give states the final say on the definition of marriage. The equal protection argument would offer protection to same-sex couples under federal law. Under the Fifth Amendment, every citizen could have the right to love and marry whomever they choose– regardless of sex. Should the
Court apply this logic, gay marriage could be legalized not only in Texas, but across the entire country. Meanwhile, the federalism argument would offer significant protection the states. Applying this logic would delegate the definition of marriage to the states, allowing each one to decide whether or not same-sex couples can be legally married within its borders. Essentially, the current status quo would be unaffected. This split in logic in the Windsor decision is most likely due to the ideologically split court. The case was decided with at 5 to 4 vote. The Court will most likely decide which reasoning will be applied to future same-sex marriage cases with its expected ruling this June. The Supreme Court’s Windsor opinion held two dueling arguments: equal protection and federalism. This June, the Court will most likely decide which argument to apply to future gay marriage cases. If it choses equal protection, its decision could legalize gay marriage across the entire country. However, if it chooses federalism, each state will have the ability to ban or legalize gay marriage individually. As for Texas, its first gay marriage could be affirmed or dissolved by the Court’s decision. Either way, the Court will definitely have the final say on gay marriage this summer.
definitely more present in Texas than in other places,” said Matthew Wilson, professor of political science at SMU. “I think in the future this hostile position on immigration will become politically untenable.” Electoral participation and turnout is usually low among Hispanic and Latino populations. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 40 percent of the Texas population is Hispanic compared to the U.S. at 17 percent. In the 2012 election, 39 percent of Latinos voted in Texas. Nationally, 48 percent of Hispanics voted. “The situation in Texas is that whites are 45 percent of the population, but make up 65 percent of the electorate,” said Cal Jillson, SMU political science professor and Texas politics specialist. “Meanwhile, Hispanics make up about 25 percent of the vote.” Jillson believes this is due in part to Texas culture. Historically, Hispanics were discouraged from voting. Their participation was not valued or expected. This tradition may be keeping some Latinos from the polls. Many of Monterroso’s immediate family is not political
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active. He is one of the few members of his family that feels motivated to vote without outside encouragement. “My dad votes sometimes,” Monterroso said. “I feel like I have to push him, but it’s weird because he’s very passionately conservative on social issues.” Jillson also predicts that Hispanic participation will increase at a glacial pace over the years. “If we’re sleepwalking, we’ll see it rise a little,” he said. “It’ll take some effort and mobilization to increase Hispanic participation to a more substantial level.” The Hispanic population is rising in Texas. Jillson predicts that by 2050, the Hispanic population will be double that of white Texans. The Latino bloc could have a lot more sway in Texas politics. However, considering its conservative, Catholic culture, the Republican Party may still rule the state. Hispanics could be convinced to vote for Democrats if more Republicans subscribe to anti-immigration policies. But, none of this will matter if the Hispanic and Latino community doesn’t get out to vote.
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Statistics showing the percent of Texas (ages 18-64) living in poverty in 2011.
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Statistics showing Texas and overall U.S. voter participation in 2012.
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Hispanic, Latino vote could rule Texas politics LAUREN AGUIRRE Editor-in-Chief @laurencaguirre It was 2004. A woman fried food on the stove, speaking to her nephew rapidly in Spanish about the election. “You have to vote for Bush because we can’t have people depending on welfare,” she said. “Everyone has to work hard to succeed here.” Her nephew is SMU senior and Forth Worth native Mario Monterroso. “Hispanic culture and Catholicism are so ingrained that many are very conservative,” Monterroso said. The Hispanic population in Texas, currently at almost 40 percent of the population, is increasing. This bloc will likely become an important and vital aspect of Texas politics. The general alignment of the Hispanic bloc is still largely undecided due to various political and social factors. Immigration is an important political issue among Hispanic and Latino voters. “Historically, most poor immigrant groups have leaned toward the Democratic Party,” said Matthew Wilson, professor of political science at SMU. According to the Pew Research Center, 23 percent of Hispanics in Texas aged 18 to 64
were in poverty in 2011. Monterroso would urge Hispanics to support the Democratic Party in part to help improve public education in Texas. However, for most Latinos, their conservative culture wins out. “My parents and most of my family are very conservative on social issues, especially on topics like abortion and gay marriage,” Monterroso said. While it appears that most of the Hispanic ideology would fall right in line with the Republican Party, the GOP’s sometimesstringent stance on immigration could convince Latinos to lean more left. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s campaign centerpiece may have affected his Latino support. Dan Patrick’s campaign website proclaims him as “border champion” and details his strong position on immigration and border security. He promises to increase the border patrol and end protections for illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, Greg Abbott emphasized his ties to the Hispanic community. His campaign released an ad that showcased Abbott’s Hispanic mother-in-law Mary Lucy Phalen and touted that his wife Cecilia would become Texas’ first Latina First Lady. “The Republican effort to gain the Hispanic vote is
LAUREN AGUIRRE Editor-in-Chief @laurencaguirre In any campaign, there are many voter blocs to contend with, but none is quite as big as the women’s vote. Women make up roughly half of the population. According to txredistricting.org, in the 2012 presidential election, women were about 60 percent of registered voters to men’s 56 percent. In voter turnout, women cast 55 percent of the vote while men cast 45 percent. Nationally women tend to vote Democratic. However, Texas women vote overwhelmingly for Republican candidates. This contrast shows that the women’s vote is about as diverse as the men’s vote. Treating the women’s vote as a single bloc is not politically realistic. “Women are more Democratic than men are by anywhere as little as two or three points to as much as 10 or 12 points, depending on the election,” said Matthew Wilson, associate professor of political science at SMU. According to the Roper Center, 55 percent of women voted for President Barack Obama in the 2012 election. This dynamic was also present in the 2008 election results. However, in 2004, there was only a 3 percent difference in votes women cast for Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush. In the 2012 election, only 10 percent of Texas counties went blue, according to POLITICO. About 57 percent of votes cast went for Romney. In 2004, Bush won 61 percent of the vote in Texas. Considering these overwhelming victories for the Republican Party, it is logical to conclude that a majority of Texas women consistently vote for conservatives. “Texas women are about as
likely to be Republican as Texas men,” Wilson said. “And Texas is quite conservative.” SMU senior Camille Smith grew up in a conservative household in Texas. “I think most people are born and raised,” Smith said. “Most of my friends are that way.” Alex Day, president of SMU’s Women’s Interest Network, is also a Texas native. Unlike Smith, she strongly identifies with the Democratic Party. “The Democratic Party embraces values that are important to me,” Day said. Access to affordable health care and environmental policy are a couple of issues she believes the Democrats handle better. Among women, Wilson believes the most polarizing demographic is if they’re married or not. “Dramatically more married women are Republican than unmarried women,” he said. Other factors also intersect with this demographic. Minority women are mostly unmarried and tend to vote in favor of the left. Additionally, the older a person is, the more likely she is to be conservative. A lot of older women tend to be married. Generally, minorities are much more liberal on family values issues. Also, younger people are more likely to vote for liberals than conservatives. Considering these various factors, it is not politically salient to treat women as a single, massive voting bloc. The Texas 2014 election displays this. Greg Abbott beat Davis with a 20 percent margin, according to the Texas Tribune. “Some expected women to part with their husbands on election day and vote for [Davis],” said Cal Jillson, professor of political science and Texas politics specialist, “but it’s obvious from the election results that didn’t happen.”
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South by Southwest takes Austin and the art scene by storm
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The furry star Grumpy Cat took over South by Southwest.
Matt sanders Associate A&E Eriter masanders@smu.edu South by Southwest has kicked off, and it has been interesting to say the least. It is far from being just another music and film festival. While it does put a spotlight on local bands and new films, South by Southwest shows that people are easily entertained, and how the country has taken giant leaps forward regarding technology.
It has also shown that people will go to great lengths to get attention. Social media has taken over this country. That is not necessarily a bad thing, because the different platforms allow everybody to connect but it does put a handicap on people. It distracts us from what is going on in the real world and also makes us worship things that are irrelevant to everyday life. One of the highlights of the annual festival in Austin was the
More than 300 people waited to see this famous pet.
appearance of Grumpy Cat, the famous feline who hates pretty much everything. The Grumpy Cat memes are a good source of stress relief, but that’s all. Unless that cat was in “The Lion King,” it should not be considered a celebrity. More than 300 people waited in line to see the cat. Why would I wait in line to see an angry cat when I can just go home to see my cat? To a more pleasant topic, Google demonstrated shoes that
sync with your phone to show how your body moves. I can already tell this will lead the way for exercising more because we will get more details about what we do. Another interesting occurrence at the festival was the rally against robots. I’m not sure where I stand when it comes to robots, but I can respect people getting together to join in a cause. The last SXSW thing I want to highlight is what happened when Run The Jewels
took the stage. Somebody decided they wanted to be cool, got on stage ,and attacked the performers. Needless to say, this stranger lost the fight. I don’t understand why somebody would do something like that. People were simply trying to enjoy a show, and he ruined it. Not really, though, because the performers made the altercation quite entertaining. It is amazing to see so many people go to Austin for a festival
like this. It might just be me, but I view South by Southwest as a hipster comic con, but with a lot more music. I mean that as a compliment because the festival has a countless amount of things to offer. South by Southwest is already one of the biggest music festivals in the world. If the technology aspect of it can grow like the music side did, SXSW could be the biggest annual event (other than the Super Bowl) this country has ever seen.
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Will Ferrell makes baseball history riley coven Arts and Entertainment Writer rcoven@smu.edu This past Thursday, comedian Will Ferrell made history. Pairing with Funny or Die and Major League Baseball, Ferrell made his way around the Cactus league in Arizona and played all ten positions for ten different teams and he did it all in one day. He even had a brief stint as a third base coach. Holding up giant signs that gave advice such
as “swing as hard as you can” and “you are soooo handsome,” Ferrell guided his teams as best he could. Starting his day with the Oakland Athletics he was quickly traded to the Seattle Mariners and then the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (who have an atrocious name but that’s something to get into another time) where he quickly made a splash in center field. Fielding a ground ball and celebrating after hitting his cutoff man and
holding the batter to a single, Ferrell was clearly showing his worth to the team. Unfortunately he was immediately traded to the Chicago Cubs for a washing machine. His day continued in similar fashion, culminating in a heartfelt speech about the experiences he had and the people he’d met. Asking the question, “Was I the best player on the field today,” Ferrell finished his epic day with a crowd raising chant of “maybe!”
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South by Southwest is a festival that overs music, film, technology, and more.
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Make Plans to Stay for May! WHAT IS MAYTERM? MayTerm provides a unique opportunity to continue pursuing your academic goals by focusing on a single course in a smaller class setting. Catch up, make up or get ahead before summer starts! WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Any motivated student in good standing is eligible to apply. This is a rigorous undertaking and requires commitment, concentration and energy to successfully complete one course in 1 1 class days. Are you up to the challenge? WHERE AND WHEN DO CLASSES MEET? In 2015, there are nearly 50 courses, many of which meet UC/GEC requirements. Classes meet on the Dallas campus for 4 hours each day (meeting times vary by course). There are 1 1 total class days, beginning Thursday, May 14 and ending Friday, May 29 (no classes on the weekends or Memorial Day). HOW MUCH DOES IT COST AND WHEN IS TUITION DUE? MayTerm offers a reduced tuition rate of $1,211 per credit hour ($3,633 for a 3-hour course) and no extra fees are assessed (except NYC course). Payment is due by Tuesday, May 5, to avoid a late fee.
HOW DO I ENROLL AND BY WHEN? Meet with your advisor to select your MayTerm course and several alternates. Enrollment through my .SMU begins for ALL students on Monday, April 6, at 12:01 am (regardless of your fall enrollment appointment). Priority deadline is Friday, April 24, after which time some courses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. ARE THERE SCHOLARSHIPS? DOES FINANCIAL AID APPLY? Most SMU merit scholarships are available in pro-rated amounts. Those receiving the SMU Opportunity Grant may be eligible for $150 per credit hour. Federal and State funds may also be available for those enrolling in 6 or more hours over the course of the summer. Contact your financial aid advisor for details. A limited number of partial tuition assistance scholarships are also available; application and essay are due by Friday, April 24.
Check out MayTerm 2015 courses which are also visible in my.SMU Enrollment opens through my.SMU for ALL students on Monday, April 6, at 12:01 a.m. COX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CISB 2388 MNO 3310
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Five things guys just don’t get about girls Men are clueless. We have no idea what goes on around us. Most of the time, we say or do the first thing that comes to mind. So I’ll be the first guy to say it here and now: we are hopeless. But what most guys especially don’t understand are the things girls do. Sure, we’ve covered a lot of ground like figuring out “I’m fine” doesn’t really mean that you’re fine or accepting that “I’ll be ready in ten minutes” really means you’ll be ready in an hour. Yet, everyday there’s something new that makes us tilt our heads. I’m going to put it out there, five things I simply don’t get: 1. Towel hair thingymajig I’m 19 years old and I still don’t understand girls’ towel hats. What is it even called? I interchange hat with crown, hijab, cap or basically any name for headwear. I constantly wonder how it manages to stay balanced on girls’ heads. There must be a special knot or hidden rubber band or some other sorcery.
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there that isn’t in the men’s’? Every meal, formal or casual, ya’ll flock to the bathroom like birds migrating south. WHY?
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4. Periods
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Men of the world may never know.
Don’t know. Don’t want to know. 5. Putting up with us
3. Bathroom trips in twos or more
We can be nice, we can be mean, why bother with us? I’m surprised men haven’t driven the entire female population into becoming lesbians. I’ve witnessed girls completely slave over a boy. Sometimes it leads to a happily ever after, but most times it leads to tears. Men around the world appreciate women’s patience and ability to put up with our crap. We must be incredibly funny and extremely good-looking. Well, whatever it may be I’m lost. Here’s one to the fairer sex. Sorry, fellas.
What’s so special about the bathroom? Is there something in
Chong is majoring in finance and economics.
2. Infatuation with boy bands One Direction, Passion Pit, Jonas Brothers, Backstreet Boys, what’s to scream about? I’ll admit I love Katy Perry, but I don’t hang her posters around my dorm. Each obsession is over another band that can simply harmonize and sing *NSYNC. But then again, we men do hold shouting matches over sports.
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Lessons learned from UCI student association’s banning of the American flag Student leaders at the Legislative Council of the Associated Students of the University of California, Irvine passed a “flags and decoration adjustment for inclusivity” resolution by a 6-4 vote with two abstaining. In effect, the resolution banned flags of any nation, including the United States’, to promote a more inclusive environment. A questionable move caused a ruckus and shined negative press upon the university. Few defended the association, but many mocked them. Students Matthew Guevara and Khaalidah Sidney wrote the resolution with tips and tricks from their Intro to Upsetting America 101 courses. They argued that the American flag held that “symbolism has negative and positive aspects that are interpreted differently by individuals” and “flown in instances of colonialism and imperialism.” Maybe my knowledge of U.S. history is rusty, but I’m fairly certain the American flag was also flown as a symbol of freedom and hope. Flown in warring countries that needed the United State’s assistance. A beacon that lead American settlers coast to coast expanding the land of opportunity. A symbol of how far we’ve come as a nation, resilient through the bad times and resolute through the good. Flags, they said, “construct paradigm of conformity,” and contend that their lounge serves as a cultural inclusive area. While they support freedom of speech, they wrote that displaying an American flag “in a space that aims to be as inclusive as possible can be interpreted as hate speech.” People define hate speech as one that offends, threatens or insults groups based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or other traits. Showing and saluting the American flag
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represents the nation’s pride and patriotism. It does not discriminate other cultures, religions or beliefs, but rather stands as a symbol that the United States is the land of opportunity for all. Six students don’t speak for the entire student body. Other students declared their dissatisfaction with the ruling. An anonymous student commented on the proposal and told Breitbart News, “But me and my friends were like, ‘Dude, you’re in America. It’s the American flag.’” Eloquent, dude. “It was outrageous and indefensible that they would question the appropriateness of displaying the American flag on this great campus,” UC Irvine chancellor Howard Gillman said. “We will see even more Stars and Stripes at UCI, as we add additional flagpoles near the campus entrance.” But the damage has already been done; the nation will remember UCI as the university that banned the American flag. Adding more flags may mend the wounds a little, but long-term effects will remain. It’s like someone taking your birthday cake preaching, “Whereas this delicious, chocolate cake can be interpreted as offensive to obese and diabetic individuals, I move to ban this symbol of delight.” After which, his mom steps in, makes him put it back, and insists on buying more cake. Too late, that child will always be known as the one who hates cake. In response, State Senator Janet Nguyen announced that she would introduce a bill to outlaw flag
banning at public universities and colleges. Born in Vietnam, she said, “I would not be here today if it were not for the American flag.” That’s mighty patriotic of her, but lets call it what it is: political brown-nosing for publicity’s sake. Hundreds of universities statewide signed a petition that supports the association’s campaign that hoped to eliminate racism and xenophobia. The petition states, ““We admire the courage of the resolution’s supporters amid this environment of political immaturity and threat, and support them unequivocally.” College is an environment in which we discover ourselves, things we believe in and things we don’t. I’m aware that what I’m about to say next won’t sit well with the majority of readers, but I support the association’s exercise of free speech. Their noble campaign for more inclusivity represents a campaign that all student led organizations should undertake. Free speech forms a fundamental block of the nation and I support them the way I support the free speech of religious fanatics, bigots and racists, rather begrudgingly. We all posses different moral and ethics that probably won’t sit well with the majority of others: abortion, capital punishment, U.S. intervention. But that’s the beauty of our nation, that we can voice our opinion, that even the minority can still be heard. The executive cabinet vetoed the ban two days later, so now the flag hangs proudly at UCI. But this negative attention will stain the reputation of the university and students who voted for the ban. And at the end of the day, there’s no right or wrong, only the consequences of one’s actions. Chong is majoring in finance and economics.
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Uncovering the content buried in Clinton’s deleted emails Last Wednesday, the Associated Press announced that it has sued Hillary Clinton for the release of government documents and e-mails from her four-year tenure as Secretary of State. Clinton used a private email for both governmental and personal correspondence. Her office suggested she deleted more than half of her emails before turning them over to the State Department for release to the public. She insists that her private server does not contain classified, governmental information, which would violate secrecy laws. “I did not email any classified material to anyone on my email,” Clinton said at a news conference at the United Nations. However, if she is found guilty of handling classified information on her secret account, Clinton faces three years in jail per email. This is a move that draws a lot of criticism towards Clinton and definitely hurts her chances as the Democratic nominee for president. Republicans accuse Clinton of blocking transparency and are calling on her to release the contents of her private server or allow a third party to view them. Clinton sent or received 62,320 total e-mails while heading the State Department, and deleted 31,830, which she deemed personal: emails about her daughter’s wedding, her mother’s funeral, etc. AP General Counsel Karen Kaiser said in a statement, “The Associated Press is taking the necessary legal steps to gain access to these important documents, which will shed light on actions by the State Department and former Secretary Clinton, a presumptive 2016 presidential candidate.” Meanwhile, the Obama administration directs the heat to Clinton, giving her a chance to explain herself and the awkward situation. Beginning in 2010, AP filed six requests calling for documents regarding Clinton’s tenure as secretary, primarily searching for records relating to the raids in Pakistan where Osama bin Laden was killed, anti-terrorism programs conducted by the U.S. government and dealings with defense contractor BAE systems. A lot of speculation has been floating around about what might be hidden in those lost emails. Is bin Laden really dead? Will there be a massive Muslim immigration into the U.S.? Is President Obama spreading Ebola in a campaign to confiscate your guns? The nation may never see Clinton’s deleted emails. There are many theories tossed here and there, but I’ve collected and researched the most interesting and most likely contents that may be hidden in Clinton’s private server. And here are the top five: 5. Moon hologram Have you ever looked up at the moon and wondered, “There’s something off here?” You’re not alone. In fact, the moon isn’t even real. Obviously, there’s something behind the moon that projects a giant hologram of what we see at night. Who are you to disprove this theory? You’ve never been there, nobody has. FAKE MOON LANDING. Clinton doesn’t want you to discover the truth so she deleted it. Case solved, for now.
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4. Fappening On August 31, 2014, hackers released a slew of naked celebrity pictures, but what Clinton doesn’t want the public to know, Fappening: White House Edition. More than 30,000 deleted “personal” messages, or in this case nude politicians. We’ve seen the movies: old, dirty and corrupt politicians hiring expensive call girls for a little romance, “50 Shades of Grey” style. Even politician’s names are suggestive: John Boehner, Dick Cheney, Anthony Weiner, George Bush, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and Abraham Lincoln (subtle Abe, subtle). On second thought, maybe those deleted emails were for the better. 3. Satanic yoga Clinton doesn’t want the public to know that she parades around her home in yoga pants and practices yoga. Why? Because yoga is actually an evil practice created to trick people into worshipping Satan. Burn the yoga pants, denounce the practice,and let Jesus take the wheel. 2. Brian Williams With the unwanted attention Brian Williams has been receiving, Clinton wants to alleviate some of his humiliation. Because in the heap of deleted emails hides a message; one revealing that Brian Williams “misremembered” killing Osama bin Laden. That contriving weasel, he fooled us all. 1. Lizard people Admit it, we’ve all had our concerns about human-reptile hybrids. I wouldn’t put it past Clinton to hide the fact that President Obama and other world leaders make a super race of advanced lizards. I knew it the moment I saw his ears, and the curious way he holds his head resembles a lizard. COINCIDENCE? I think not. And there you have it, the top five reasons Clinton didn’t want her emails to be released to the pubic. Otherwise, why delete them? Other classified emails that didn’t make the list: Illuminati, New World Order, dinosaurs helped create the pyramids, President Obama is the Anti-Christ, and fake, mind controlling snow rained on Georgia. Thank you and have a nice day. Also, please refrain from starting a debate with me about outrageous conspiracies because I’ve already lost respect and hope for you. Chong is majoring in finance and economics.
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basketball’s glory days. In 1957, the Ponies also lost to Kansas, which was led by NBA Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain, but beat Saint Louis for third place in the Midwest Region. You might know a thing or two about 1956 if you look in the rafters in Moody Coliseum. It was Moody’s inaugural season, but more importantly, it was SMU’s only Final Four appearance. The Mustangs were led by Jim Krebs, whose No. 32 also hangs in Moody’s rafters. They beat Texas Tech, Houston and Oklahoma City (now NAIA) before losing to Bill Russell’s San Francisco Dons in the Final Four, although they would beat Temple for third place. 1955 was SMU’s first ever NCAA appearance. SMU lost to Bradley in the West Region semifinals and lost to Tulsa for third place. Well, there you have it: the Mustangs NCAA tournament history. Now back to this year. Larry Brown’s squad earned the No. 6 seed in the South Region and a March 19 date with UCLA in Louisville. Two wins would put SMU into its first Sweet 16 since the bracket expanded in 1985. Tipoff vs. UCLA is at 2:10 p.m. March 19.
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We’re behind you all the way, Mustangs! Nancy Roberts: So proud to be a pony! With your solid defense and Larry Brown at the helm, you’ll make it to the FINAL FOUR! SMU Basketball ROCKS!
Susie Holland: I am SO proud of all of you! Congratulations, AAC Champs! GO MUSTANGS! BEAT UCLA and keep on dancing! Professor Holland
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Deanie Kepler: MJ said “Some want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” Make it happen Mustangs, the ball is in your court!
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Rene Archambault: Ruin those Bruins, Go Mustangs!!! Good luck to our HOME team. Tori: Thank you for all the school spirit and excitement you have brought to this campus. We are all rooting for you! Pony Up! Susan White: You worked really hard; you’ve earned all the praise and awards. Enjoy the ride at the NCAA Tourney. Thank you for a great season! Becky: Congratulations and Good Luck to You! Thanks for making SMU Proud!! Pony Up!
Dr. Kelly: Good luck, Mustangs! Rebecca: Congratulations Mustangs! Good luck in the NCAA tournament!!
Lisa Montes: Stay focused guys, Do this for the love of the game and your University family! Pony Up and Hubba Band!!
Michelle and Chuck Bufkin: Show UCLA your Mustang moves at The Big Dance in Louisville! We’re cheering you on! SMU Mothers’ and Dads’ Clubs
Nick Morris: Moody Magic in March! BEAT THE HELL OUT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES!
Mary Skidmore-Gibbs: Take the magic to the NCAA! We are very proud you! Not only for the wins but for the young men you have become. Thank you too all of you!
Adreana: Do what you always do and beat UCLA! Already so proud!!
Beth Minton: You guys make us so proud to be Mustangs. Go SMU!
Alexus Selio: As alumna, I’m so proud of y’all! I believe you will win!!!!!! Class of 2014
Sista Mat: Young talented men on a mission, it’s your world. Pony on Up to the top!! All the way baby!!!!!!!!
Coach Wollman: One game at a time! Best the Bruins!!
Charles Robert Baker: We will miss you but DON’T come back soon!
Jennifer JJ Jones: I am so proud of you. Continue to do it big. PONY UP!!! JJ Sander Hickerson: Pony Up! We are proud of our Mustangs. Go all the way! Julie Schilling: Congratulations and best of luck on Thursday against UCLA!!!! PONY UP!! — SMU Preschool Staff and Mini Mustang Children of SMU!!! Lori White: I so enjoyed cheering 4 the Ponies n Hartford. So sorry I can’t make the trip to Louisville. I will b there n spirit. Good Luck. Lori White
Matthew Lucci: Finish with a win! Beth: Congrats, mustangs! Congrats!!! Anthony Tillman: It’s not over! Stay Focused. I am booking my flight to Indy for the Final Four! Marsha Faram: Congratulations on making it to the “Madness!” We are all so proud and hope you hear the cheers from campus!
Elizabeth Aguirre: Congratulations and I wish you the best at Thursday’s game against UCLA. You make SMU proud! SMU Student Media: Hail to the Red & the Blue... We’ll be with you every step along the Road to Indianapolis! — The Daily Campus & SMU-TV Joey McAteer: GO SMU!! Make us proud! Congrats to all of the guys on the team. WIN IT ALL! #finishthefight #gostangs Joseph Esau: We made it! #TeamFOE Cynthia Watson: Go Ponies!!! We are supporting you and cheering you on to another championship!!! Rosemary Aguilar: Wishing Coach Brown and the team a safe trip! Best of luck to you all! Go Mustangs!
Guang Yang: Go Mustangs! Go! Angela & Brad Cheves: We are behind you all the way! Thank you for representing us so well. Go to Louisville and beat UCLA!! Kristy Offenburger: Proud that SMU has such an amazing basketball team!! Games are a blast to watch, incredible teamwork! Taylor: We are all cheering you on! Show everyone why you are in the tournament! Sandy Miller: Congrats 2015 AAC & Tournament Champs! Go get ‘em in the Big Dance. NCAA, here we come. Play smart, play hard and have fun! Go Ponies!! Christopher Edwards: I am so proud of you guys! Trust GOD and keep working hard! Know that SMU is behind you! Win or lose, your OUR Mustangs! Heather Solov: Fought your way to the dance, now it’s time to go dancing! Kick butt in Louisville! Pony up! Michael Lau: So proud of your guys accomplishments and what it has done for this campus. See you in Louisville! Armstrong Commons: Armstrong Commons sends best wishes to the SMU Men’s B-ball team. We can’t wait to light the cupola red for you! #ponyup #secondtonone Tommy Fink: Get Buckets Reed Westerman: Stack that guap boys. You make me proud to go to SMU! — Reed $ Susan Sifford: So proud, happy & excited for your accomplishments this season! Can’t wait to cheer you on in the NCAA! GO Ponies from APSM! Susan S. Bobbie Watson: “The strength of the team is each member. The strength of each member is the team.” You’ve got it all! Thanks for all your hard work!
Diane: Permanent inspiration requires perseverance. Thank You for persevering and being an inspiration to the SMU community!
Kristine Reiley: You all can win this one as the awesome TEAM you are! Go Mustangs!
Alexis: Congrats and good luck as y’all continue on. I’ve never been prouder to be a Mustang. Pony up!
Dianne Jopling: The SMU Minerals Management Office is so proud of you and wishes you the best of luck in the NCAA tournament!
Angela Warfield: Best of Luck! I know you all will be amazing! geng ren: 野马牛逼！(“Pony Up” in Chinese) Myca Williamson: We’re Mustangs, and winning is what we do! #PonyUp
Dee O’Banner: Wishing you the best on the road! Pony Up!
Julie: Outstanding! Continue to represent SMU well! Richmond Dewan: I’m so proud of the Mustangs, their coaches, and fans! You have worked so hard and are so deserving of this. Gallop to the top & Pony Up!
Gary Torborg: Here’s to helping Larry Brown dance against his old championship team! Go Ponies! Sweet 16 here we come!
Samantha: We are so proud of your accomplishment! Go Mustangs!
Carol Seets: Keep it up! Good luck in you next game!
Chris Alvarado: Put da team on your back!!! Y’all got this!!! Nariana: Go Mustangs! Win big!!
Savannah Ransome: So proud of y’all! Make Dallas proud. Go stangs!
Johnnie Brinson: Great Job Team! Continue to stay united in as a team and you will be successful.
Juan Castillo: You are our source of SMU pride! Win or lose, we love you all, but let’s take it all the way to the finals! #InLarryWeTrust
SMU Chi O: We are so proud of the athletes and coaches that have shaped our basketball team. Good luck in Louisville boys! You’ve earned it.
Diana Blackman: Guys, y’all are awesome. The season’s already been terrific. Now go out there and show ‘em Mustang Pride on the national stage. #PonyUP
Carole Harris: So proud of you young men! You have brought so much recognition to SMU and doing such a fine job! GO MUSTANGS!!
Laila Tawfique: Way to go guys, U ROCK..! show them the power of the MUSTANGS..!!! Heads up, Pony Up.. Mustangs all the way.. !!!
John Roeder: Congrats to the conference champs! Looking forward to taking Moody Madness to Houston next weekend.
Linda Stearns: Thanks for a super-great regular season. You did us proud AAC Champions! Good Luck in Louisville. U R the BEST!
Jerusalen Teran: Congratulations Boys! I knew you could do it! Keep up the great work and more championships will come your way! Thanks for making us proud!
SMU-in-Taos: Congratulations, Mustangs! Thank you for bringing us back to the NCAA Tournament. We will be cheering you on from New Mexico!
Lori: You boys are making SMU so proud! Win or lose — MUSTANG NATION LOVES OUR BASKETBALL TEAM! Good luck and have fun, guys! Pony Up!
Richard Holloway: K I S, G’s - Keep it simple, Guys. Just get more points than the other team. Go, Mustangs!
Alexis Nguyen: SMU Men’s Basketball brings energy like no other to this campus. You boys make us proud. Go, Mustangs!
Nicole Holzer: Best of luck@the game Thursday! We’re excited for the team&know it’ll be amazing! We’ll love and support the team no matter what!! <3ChiOPC15 Sunil: Many congratulations, Mustangs! I am proud to be a Mustang!!
Shay Taylor: The Mustang Family will be with you as you beat UCLA and go on to win the title! You have ignited a flame and we’re forever grateful! – Shay Donna Gaubert: Go Ponies! You make us proud! Larry you’re the man! Thanks for the donuts and coffee in the ticket lines all season. ~The Gaubert Family
Judy Henneberger: Prayers and Blessings as you begin “the dance.” Love you guys! Christi Contreras: We’re so proud of you and all the success you’ve achieved! You represent SMU well and deserve this! Charmissa Edmun-Ajakaiye: So proud of you all! God bless you all on your journey to defeat UCLA in Kentucky! GO MUSTANGS! Rita Kirk: We are dancing with you @ArmstrongSMU #DeclareSMU !!! Abby Argo: Congrats on an AMAZING season! Go have fun out there and remember that no matter what happens y’all have made us proud!
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Arlene Manthey: You make me PONY PROUD! We’ll be loud right here on the Hilltop, too! You have us all Fired UP!!!!!! Zhuojun Li: You guys rock! Tania GooAlbarracin: So proud of your accomplishments. We will be watching and cheering you on. Make everlasting memories. Scot Montague: Win or lose, (Talented enough for Sweet 16 or better!) we are proud of our champions! Beat the Bruins!
Watch the Mustangs Face-Off Against UCLA Tomorrow Thursday March 19 2:10 p.m. CT