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AARO marks start for Centennial Class
Perkins, Smith halls to be renovated By BRIDGET BENNETT News Director brekow@smu.edu
By BRANDON BUB & JESSICA HUSEMAN
Plans have begun for a total renovation of Perkins and Smith residence halls. The Office of Planning, Design and Construction and facilities managers of Resident Life and Student Housing are working to create a project plan that is expected to begin in the next one to two years. Trisha Mehis, the Senior Project Manager, said the project is currently in the early stages of a feasibility study. This phase is used to define the layout of the floor plan, building use, programming, and eventually set a time line for the project. Mehis expects to have these plans by mid to late fall of this year. Perkins and Smith Halls currently house first-year members of the Hilltop Scholars program and include a classroom for the program. Mehis said tentative plans for the dorms would take the form of a Residential commons — including classrooms, student dorms, and faculty and staff offices. The residential building project underway on the south side of campus will follow the same format, Mehis said. These dorms will not be complete until August 2014. Mehis said the actual construction phase of Perkins and Smith is not yet set, but is expected to last longer than a summer break. Thus, the halls will be closed during one or more semesters over the next two years. Susan Austin, the Associate Director of Facilities Operations for RLSH said room assignments have not yet been made for Perkins and Smith; however, the residence halls and the Hilltop Scholars program are expected to be at full capacity this fall. Perkins and Smith are receiving few improvements this summer, Austin said, as the total renovation project is in the near future. Current plans for the renovation project are subject to change throughout the feasibility stage, Mehis said. When the timeline and plans for the project are set, RLSH will set up a plan for housing first-year students without the use of Perkins and Smith Halls.
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Mustang Corral a learning experience for first-years By TASHIKA VARMA Staff Writer tvarma@smu.edu
The first day of school is quickly approaching and for freshmen it will be their first day of college. Before classes begin, freshmen and transfer students have the chance to go to Mustang Corral. Mustang Corral is a three-day, off-campus retreat for all incoming students. At Corral, students learn about the spirit and traditions of SMU and what to expect from academic life at a university. “By taking new students on an off-campus retreat we hope to create an experience they can all relate to as they begin to develop new friendships, understand the responsibilities of becoming independent and learn how to get involved at SMU as a way to enrich their college experience,” Tanya Arora, one of the Mustang Corral directors said. Not only is there a chance to meet other students, but incoming students also get the chance to meet the upperclassmen that serve as Corral Leaders and helpers for
the event, as well as the faculty and staff attending. Currently there are six Mustang Corral directors, who spent their spring semester and summer planning Corral for the incoming students. Each director is in charge of a different aspect of the program. Ryan Cole is the Faculty/ Staff Director; Melinda Ng is the Curriculum content Director; Lauren Miller is the Training and Publications Director; Alex Muñoz is the Curriculum Format Director; Kacey Nelson is the Additional Programming Director; and Tanya Arora is the Logistics Director. Each student has dedicated their entire summer into making Mustang Corral a great experience for all the incoming students. “I decided to be a Mustang Corral Director because I had a great time at Mustang Corral as a first-year. I wanted to be apart of the planning of this year’s event and make it a great experience for the students, leaders, and faculty/ staff attending,” Muñoz said.
These six students plan, organize and execute Mustang Corral as well as other new student orientation programming that occurs after Coral such as “A Night at the Club” and the “Class Photo.” “I am most looking forward to welcoming the first years to SMU and getting them excited for their future at SMU. I want them to leave Mustang Corral knowing with 100 percent certainty that they chose the right school,” Nelson said. Mustang Corral is an SMU tradition for all incoming students. Although it is not mandatory to attend, it is highly encouraged. “It’s important for first year students to attend Mustang Corral because Corral is where you first foster your school spirit and learn all the SMU traditions. Mustang Corral also has a very academic aspect that bridges the gap between Faculty, Staff, and students,” said Cole. “Moreover, students get a chance to meet hundreds of fellow Mustangs and carry these friendships back to campus.”
CONSTRUCTION
Trustees approve quad to be named for Turners By BRANDON BUB Opinion Editor bbub@smu.edu
SMU’s board of trustees has recently confirmed plans for the creation of a new quadrangle on campus to be named in honor of President R. Gerald Turner. According to an official press release issued by SMU on June 9, “the R. Gerald Turner Centennial Quadrangle will be prominently located in the eastern quadrant of campus, an area that Turner identified early in his presidency for improvement and development.” Construction on the quadrangle has already begun, and the school hopes for the project to be completed
by September. It will include new benches and garden areas as well as the Cooper Centennial Fountain, a gift funded in 2010 by Susan and William Cooper. The quadrangle also will include the Gail O. and R. Gerald Turner Pavilion. Caren Prothro, chair of the board of trustees, said the board “wanted to recognize the tremendous role that Gail Turner plays in the life of and progress of the university,” and that it was “especially fitting” that Mrs. Turner be honored with “a pavilion that will serve as a wonderful gathering place for the University community,” in a statement to SMU. Brad Cheves, vice president
for development and external affairs, said that the trustees were acknowledging Turner and his wife for their contributions with the naming of the centennial quadrangle. He said the location of the quad was especially appropriate given that the buildings surrounding the quad, which include mostly engineering buildings, “were not in existence and now 15 years later those facilities serve the students as well as the many academic needs of the university.” In a statement to SMU, President Turner said that he was “extremely grateful for the honor,”
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It’s getting close to the end of June, and for the SMU community this means that AARO is set to begin. AARO, which stands for Academic Advising, Registration, and Orientation, is SMU’s way of introducing incoming freshmen and transfer students to the SMU community. “We really hope that they go away with a comfort with the community they are about to engage in both academically and socially,” said Ashley Stone, director of New Student Orientation and Student Support. Stone has been preparing for this year’s round of AARO sessions since last August when
last year’s Mustang Corral came to a close, she said. She has planned 11 separate sessions in total, each with about 130 members of the new SMU class. Students at AARO are all broken up into small groups for many of its activities, and they’re assigned a student group leader to guide them through the process of orientation. Students will also meet with their advisors to plan their schedules, take placement exams for math and foreign languages and participate in ice-breaking activities with their small group. Stone said that this year students can expect a more streamlined process. Based on last year’s student evaluations of the
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ALUMNI
SMU gives highest alumni honor to controversial alum By JESSICA HUSEMAN Summer Editor-in-Chief jhuseman@smu.edu
This story first appeared on cbsdfw. com. We are reprinting it here with permission from CBS. Despite apologizing for misallocating $31,000 from a scholarship fund, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson was given SMU’s highest alumni honor earlier this month in a private ceremony in Washington D.C. Johnson was originally scheduled to receive the award at a ceremony held last October, but backed out due to scheduling conflicts, SMU officials said. Though Johnson is still recovering politically from
the scandal, SMU said that it in no way influenced the decision to reschedule the ceremony. “She was honored for a lifetime of achievement and recognition, and was selected for the award before [the scandal] happened,” said Stacey Paddock, SMU’s executive director of alumni giving and relations. “We were very excited to give it to her.” The October announcement that Johnson would not be accepting the award came only weeks after the Dallas Morning News reported Johnson had violated scholarship eligibility rules with money allocated to her office from the Congressional Black Caucus.
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ATHLETICS
SMU men’s swim coach named U.S. Olympic swim team manager By ASHLEY WITHERS Fall Editor-in-Chief awithers@smu.edu
SMU assistant swim coach Andy Kershaw was recently selected as the Team Manager for the U.S. Olympic Swim Team that will compete at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Kershaw will join the University of California- Berkeley’s Teri McKeever and the University of Florida’s Greg Troy as the leaders of the American Olympic Team. McKeever will serve as the Head Women’s Coach and Troy as the Head Men’s Coach. “I am very honored to share in the Olympic experience with our country’s best swimmers,” Kershaw said. “USA Swimming is a great organization and is comprised of great people, and I am very excited
to work with them on the grandest stage in our sport.” The 2012 Olympics will not be Kershaw’s first time in the national
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RESIDENCE LIFE
Sophomore housing slated for 2014 By PATRICIA BOH Staff Writer pboh@smu.edu
SMU plans to augment an on-campus housing requirement for sophomores by building the Residential Commons as early as fall of 2014. The Residential Commons complex will include five residential buildings and a dining hall. This new housing will satisfy the housing requirement for first- and second-year students, as well as work to facilitate more community interaction. The class of 2017 will be the first class at SMU to live both years on campus. Construction will begin in early 2012, and is expected to open in fall 2014. The complex will house 1,250 students with residential space, classrooms, “seminar space” and
faculty accommodations. Executive Director of Housing Steve Logan explained the rationale behind implementing mandatory on-campus housing for freshmen and sophomores. Logan illustrates two points behind the two-year on-campus housing requirement: to better the overall “retention of students”, and to strengthen SMU’s “academic reputation.” “The stronger [a university’s] reputation], the stronger your degree is when you leave SMU...We as university are committed to students getting the best overall quality experience,” said Logan. Logan also wished to correct the terminology “sophomore housing.” “The Residential Commons complex will meet the sophomore housing requirement, but will also house students from all four years,”
Logan explained. Many students are in favor of increasing the housing requirement, especially current sophomores. Rising sophomore Lauren Wells, who did not make the housing lottery, is “still in the process of finding housing and crossing [her] fingers [that she] gets a room on campus.” Similarly, mechanical engineering student Ayush Agrawal was also waitlisted for housing. As an international student, Agrawal explains, “it’s kind of difficult for me to get an apartment and live off campus.” “Transportation would be an issue if I could not live on campus ... living on campus usually creates [a] better study environment too,” remarked political science major Mary Elizabeth Castle. Conversely, many students are
against this new requirement. Premedical student Katie Krenek and Martha Pool, the Student Body Secretary, would not want to be required to live on housing for another year. “I would absolutely not like to live on campus again,” said Krenek. Pool expressed similar sentiments. Funding for the construction is budgeted through donations and the university’s bond process of all buildings. Student room rates will go towards the maintenance, staffing, upkeep and programming of the complex. SMU Alumni Elisabeth Martin Armstrong and William D. Armstrong from Denver, Colo. donated the lead gift of $5 million. The Residential Commons will be located north of Mockingbird Lane across from the SMU bookstore on the main campus.
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Johnson awarded $31,000 of the scholarship money to her own grandchildren and the children of her top Dallas aide, violating nepotism rules. Johnson further violated rules when she requested the money be given directly to those individuals instead of to an educational institution. Johnson later admitted she made a mistake and repaid the $31,000. The ceremony, which was part of SMU’s Second Century Campaign D.C. kickoff, was held June 1 at D.C.’s Newseum. Nearly three weeks after
the presentation, SMU had not announced the award on its website, the alumni website or sent out a press release, nor was Johnson on the list of past recipients of the award. Dina Craig, Johnson’s director of communications, said she did not know why SMU had not sent out a press release or announced the award on its website since she “sent them a press release to send out” herself. Craig chose to announce the award on Johnson’s website two days after it was given, saying she waited to announce it because she “wanted to put it up with pictures.” Paddock said that there “must
have been a misunderstanding,” because her department “hasn’t sent out press releases for Distinguished Alumni for four or five years.” Paddock said that not announcing it on the SMU website, the alumni website or on the list of past recipients was “simply a mistake, since the office has been so busy lately.” “[Hiding this] is not our intention at all,” said Paddock. “We said we would honor her at a future date, and that’s what we did in D.C.” The only other time SMU has presented to the award to someone not present in Dallas was in 1988 to Melrose Place creator Aaron
Spelling, who was unable to travel at the time, Paddock said. Giving the award to Johnson in D.C. was also a matter of convenience, since the D.C. kickoff for the Second Century Campaign was already scheduled, Paddock said. Johnson’s family, SMU President R. Gerald Turner, national leadership and SMU alumni living in D.C. were also able to attend the event there. The event attracted around 150 people in total, Paddock said. “It was really the best of both worlds,” she said.
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and emphasized that SMU’s progress had been a “team effort with the vision and support of a forward-looking Board, generous
donors and the commitment of the entire university community.” When completed, the project will end up costing around $2.5 million and will be fully funded
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by both the current trustees as well as several former board members who have served during President Turner’s tenure. It’s set to be part of the “SMU Unbridled: The
Second Century Campaign” which has already raised $538 million in gifts and pledges to support the university’s continued growth and increasing quality.
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(MCT) — When it comes to snagging college scholarship money, Connor Quinn gets a solid “A” for effort. In the last year, the 18-year-old high school student applied for more than 80 individual scholarships, offered by everyone from Best Buy to a Buddhist foundation. How’d he do? So far, Quinn has collected 22 awards totaling $22,700. “The money’s out there. You might as well try,” says the Fair Oaks, Calif., resident, who graduated from high school last week. With college tuition rates increasing and financial aid tightening, finding scholarship money is even more pressing for many students and their families. The average annual tuition and room/board for a four-year public school is $16,100 next year and $36,900 for a private university, according to CollegeBoard.org. That’s what makes scholarships so appealing. According to various financial aid estimates, there are annually more than 1 million scholarships dangling more than $3 billion to worthy students. But it takes some effort to land it. To get advice on how you or your student can pursue scholarship dollars, we spoke with Mark Kantrowitz, a national college financial aid expert and author of “Secrets to Winning
a Scholarship.” He’s also the founder of two websites, FinAid. org (college financial aid tools) and FastWeb.com (a scholarshipmatching service). Overall, Kantrowitz has three words: Don’t give up. “You’ll get far more rejections than you win. But the more you apply for, the more you rack up.” If you’re in the hunt, here are more of his tips: • Don’t skip the small stuff. Even it’s only $100, apply. Students tend to scoff at small scholarships, but they can add up. For every $100 you might win, that’s $100 less you’ll have to borrow, said Kantrowitz. On the average student loan, he said, you’ll pay nearly $2 for every dollar borrowed. Don’t overlook small, local scholarships: Rotary, veterans groups, fraternal organizations, PTAs, community groups, local sororities. • Don’t freak on the essay. Whether they want one paragraph or several pages, most scholarship applications require some sort of written words. And often the topics tend to be similar: How have you helped improve your community? Describe a pivotal event in your life. What have been your extracurricular roles outside of school? “It isn’t as much work as it seems. The first few will take maybe one hour per scholarship,”
says Kantrowitz. “But after you do your first half-dozen, you can adapt one essay to the next one. So instead of taking one hour to write an essay, you’re taking 20 minutes.” But be careful. Kantrowitz has encountered applications where students re-purposed an essay but forgot to change the scholarship name in their entry letter. (i.e. “I am interested in your ABC scholarship ...,” when it should have been “XYZ.”) Those kind of gaffes will instantly plop you in the reject pile. • Pay attention. If the essay calls for 300 words, don’t submit 301, says Kantrowitz. Be sure it’s clean of spelling errors and grammatical mistakes. Don’t rely on spell check. Print out your essay and read it aloud. If you stumble on a sentence, chances are the scholarship reviewer will, too. • Clean it up. Same as when you’re applying for a job or even college itself, it’s smart to delete any inappropriate online photos or posts. That means removing any YouTube videos, Facebook photos or blog posts that might put you in an embarrassing or not-so-favorable light. Google your name to see what comes up. Kantrowitz recalls a student who recently emailed him, via Facebook, asking for help with an application. The student’s Facebook profile photo? A toilet.
program, the first day of AARO has been shortened by one hour to accommodate students who may have had a lengthy travel to get to SMU. Additionally, many of the programs have been switched to, or are now accompanied by, informational packets.
“It’s hard to remember all of the information we throw at them during this process, so we wanted to make sure they materials to look back on after they leave our program,” Stone said. During AARO, first-year SMU students will spend their two days at AARO living in Boaz Hall, one of the university’s first-year only
residence halls. Transfer student AARO will not include an overnight stay, because SMU wanted to take into consideration these student’s busy schedules. “Transfer students don’t need to learn the skills necessary to transition to college because they have already done it,” said Stone.
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“What does that say about him?” asks Kantrowitz. • GPA isn’t everything. The higher your GPA, the better your odds of winning. But there are many scholarships that don’t require a 4.0-and-better GPA. Quinn, for instance, earned all of his scholarships with a 3.7. “There are a fair number of scholarships that look for something other than academic talent,” noted Kantrowitz, citing examples like the $10,000 StuckatProm.com scholarship for the best prom attire fashioned from duct tape. There also are scholarships for left-handers, for those whose last name is Zolp, for kids who’ve battled cancer. There are even “duck-calling” scholarships for students with the best duck-hunting whistle. • Get organized. Kantrowitz recommends getting a separate file folder for each scholarship. Create a checklist of deadline dates, paperwork requirements, etc. Beyond the cash, the scholarship process yielded unexpected rewards. “When I first started, I was really shy and stumbled during interviews,” admits Quinn. But he gained confidence, learning how to answer interview questions and even acquiring some business etiquette skills like shaking hands. “And,” he says, “it made me appreciate work and the value of a dollar.”
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“Instead, we focus on how SMU might be different from their other institution.” Parents of students are also welcomed at AARO. They’ll attend many of the same assemblies as their students, but they’ll also get to go to sessions of their own where they can get their own questions answered.
SMU’s preschool had their own parade June 16 to congratulate the Dallas Mavericks NBA championship. The tots marched through campus wearing blue, holding signs, and congratulating Dirk and the team.
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Class of 2015, meet your student body officers President: Austin Prentice Student Body President Austin Prentice is filled with Mustang Pride for the upcoming school year. “This is the best time to attend the greatest university in the country,� Prentice said. “Let’s believe it, buy into it, and leave SMU a better university than when found it!� The political science and biology double major is a rising senior hoping that his experience in student government will eventually help him in Washington D.C. Prentice lives by the motto that “nobody knows what he can do until he tries,� and his career at SMU demonstrates this mantra. In addition to student government, he is involved in One28, a campus ministry, College Republicans and sits on several university committees. When asked what he was most looking forward to in the 2011-2012
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school year, Prentice responded, “I am most excited about traveling down to College Station, Texas, for SMU’s first football game against Texas A&M. This is the year SMU over-performs in all realms of athletics — beginning with football in the fall.� Austin Prentice will write legislation in order to bring back reading days this semester. “It is difficult to turn around after the last day of class and immediately take a final exam the following day,� said Prentice. “Reading days were created and intended to soften this overload issue while allowing each student to perform adequately on his or her exam with appropriate preparation time.� Austin hopes that by asking both students and the administration to sacrifice slightly, one reading day might be provided at the end of every semester.
Student Body Vice President Alex Ehmke is ready to help take SMU to new heights this school year. “I hope to keep open lines of communication with the student body in order to address issues as they come up,� Ehmke said. “I intend to proactively improve the system professor evaluations and fold graduation fees back into tuition.� The rising senior is majoring in political science, public policy and economics and hopes to attend law school following his graduation in May. Beyond his duties as vice president, Ehmke also serves as a resident assistant, the president of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, president of College Republicans and sits on the Maguire Center for Ethics and Responsibility
Advisory Board. Ehmke offers this advice for incoming students, “Branch out. Join student organizations even if they don’t fit your interests perfectly. College is a great opportunity to learn more about areas of life you have never before encountered and to take on new challenges.� Ehmke hopes to pass legislation this year that would make the end-ofthe-year reviews completed for each class more public so that students can be more educated when picking classes. “Were this done, students would be able to make more informed choices when selecting their courses, finding those classes that would be truly rewarding,� Ehmke said. .
Secretary: Martha Pool No one can mistake the amount of passion Class Secretary Martha Pool brings to the table. The rising sophomore is a political science and accounting double major committed to making SMU a better place. In her one year in student government, Pool has already begun to work on legislation regarding the needs of different student communities such as veterans, athletes and transfer students. In her victory opinion for The Daily Campus Pool wrote: “I am passionate about making a difference within the SMU community, and I am thrilled to have this opportunity to represent
my fellow Mustangs during the next school year. I commit to serve you to the very best of my ability; I will go above and beyond to listen and be here for you.� Pool also believes it is important for freshmen to become involved on campus. “Because the incoming freshman class traditionally sets the tone of campus spirit for the entire year, it is up to your class to lead the way in fostering enthusiastic pride in our university,� said Pool. “Everyone must play a part in creating a dynamic campus and outstanding school spirit.�
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How to stay cool, and cute, in steamy Texas weather By SHELBY FOSTER Style Editor sfoster@smu.edu
One hundred and four, 98, 112 — sound like your future exam scores? Try the scorching Texas temps. And while it may be enticing to strip down to a swimsuit as soon as August arrives, these fashion tips will keep you stylish without losing your cool. Romper. Call it 2011’s version of overalls. A cross between a pair of shorts and a dress, a romper will get you through any heat wave. Pay particular attention to loose styles made of lightweight fabric — tight or clingy materials feel suffocating. And because it’s an entire outfit in one piece, just add some strappy sandals and a metallic necklace to complete the look. Linen. Any type of clothing made of linen is great for beating the heat. This textile is made of flax seed fibers and stays fresh to conquer the rising temperatures. Take advantage of white pieces before Labor Day arrives — nothing looks more summery
than a white linen top. And when opportunities arise that require legs to be back under wraps, wideleg linen pants won’t cause you to overheat. Tunic. A tunic is a loose, flowing top that comes in an array of patterns and colors. Beading around the collar will dress up any outfit without having to fuss with any extra jewelry. And, because it is an unrestricting garment, the slightest breath of summer wind will keep you breezy. Blast the heat index by pairing one with white shorts and sky-high wedges. The best part about tunics? They transition easily into fall by wearing them over jeans or capris. Fishtail Braid. While there is a time and place for long, beautiful curls, 110-degree weather simply isn’t it. To keep your hair off your neck, whip it up in a fishtail braid. This hairstyle is very similar to a French braid, but divides the hair into only two sections instead of three. Inept at braiding? A messy, low bun is an easy and chic alternative. Pop in a colorful flower to add bohemian flair. Sunglasses. The harmful UV
rays can do damage to more than just your skin. Protect your eyes with a pair of cute sunglasses. The options are endless, but our favorites this summer are TOMS Eyewear. Kill two birds with one stone by looking trendy and giving eyesight to those in need. Cardigan. A sweater may seem a little out of place on our list, but as the temperature skyrockets outside, air conditioning is blasting inside. To avoid the extreme temperature change, keep a light cardigan close by. Stick with neutral colors like beige, white, or grey to prevent a severely mismatched outfit. And when it’s time to venture back outside, just toss the cardigan in your bag. Cross-body Bag. Leave your hands free for summer activities with a cross-body bag. When picking a satchel, don’t be afraid of color; neon satchels have been spotted all over street style blogs this season. Fill it with SPF lip balm, mineral water facial spray, a good sunscreen, and bronzer to make sure you always look fresh and fabulous, not sweaty and melted.
SHOPPING
Adorable finds, minimal distance By JESSICA HUSEMAN Summer Editor-in-Chief jhuseman@smu.edu
There are places to shop within a short drive of SMU without the need to struggle through a crowded mall. Here are my picks. Francesca’s: Located at Mockingbird Station, Francesca’s provides unique items reminiscent of Anthropologie at less than half the price. Buffalo Exchange: This cheapster’s paradise is located on Lower Greenville. Full of stylish
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second hand finds, you’ll look cute and save a few bucks at the same time. Shopruche.com. Ok, so it’s a website. Even shorter distance right? But there you can find all of the cute vintage apparel you’ve drooled over at pricey boutiques for much less. Ahab Bowen. Dealing in retro, hip clothing in jewelry, this second-hand fashion store is sure to make you look like the most fashionable, and thrifty, person the ’70s have ever seen. Flirt Boutique. Conveniently
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situated in Uptown, this chic boutique carries all of the fun things a girl could need. And if you can’t afford it now, don’t worry, they have a fabulous sale rack that they are continually stocking. You may be in a big city now, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend big bucks! Keep reading the style page of The Daily Campus, checkout smustyle.com, and just ask around! You’ll find some adorable shops that are wallet friendly.
SMU full of choices for fashion fanatics By SHELBY FOSTER Style Editor sfoster@smu.edu
SMU may not have a fashion or design school, but have no fear — there are so many other ways for the sartorial-minded to get involved. Many students express their creativity and passion for the industry through fashion-related organizations and opportunities. SMUStyle.com is a Dallasbased fashion blog launched in 2008 by SMU alumnae Sarah Bray and Christina Geyer. Through the years, the blog has grown to feature a staff of 10 bloggers with almost 700 hits a day. “SMUStyle is the perfect place to go to find the latest trends, parties, store openings and even take an inside look at some closets around campus,” said Meg Jones, SMUStyle Campus Editor. The blog is always looking for fresh bloggers to contribute, so if you have a love of writing and reporting on fashion, email smustyle@gmail.com. Retail Club is the only fashionfocused student organization at SMU. The meetings are held once a month, and feature speakers from every aspect of Dallas’ fashion industry — including the Neiman Marcus public relations team, personal stylist Bobbi Schwartz, and jewelry designer Elizabeth Carlock. Also, Retail Club hosts parties at various boutiques close to campus. The biggest event for Retail Club is the annual student-run fashion show, which finishes the school year with a stylish bang. To find out more information on joining the club, email smuretailclub@gmail.com. For the first time this fall, SMU students put their desire to work in the fashion industry on paper with the new Fashion Media minor. Students will begin working toward the minor next semester with THEA 2319: Fashion History and Culture. In the spring, more in-depth capstone
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SMU student Kayli Mickey models a design by Brianna Kavon during the SMU Retail Fashion Club’s annual fashion show in April at the SMU Meadows Museum of Art.
classes will be offered including Fashion Journalism, Fashion Public Relations & Promotions, and Fashion Photography. Tracy Achor Hayes, editor-in-chief of FD Luxe, will take a role in working with students interested in fashion journalism. “We’d like to plan some events this fall, perhaps with fashion and media professionals from around Dallas, to help students get to know each other and to help them get excited about the minor,” said Camille Krapelin, director of the Fashion Media minor. Email her at kraeplin@smu.edu to join the Fashion Media list serve. SMU is also going to have its own HerCampus page starting in
August. HerCampus.com is an online magazine for college women and reports from more than 60 campuses across the nation. Junior Caroline Wright is heading up the page’s launch as the Campus Correspondent with 12 writers by her side. “I don’t want being part of the HerCampus SMU team to be a huge commitment for members, but just a fun opportunity to write articles and share stories/tips about college with other SMU girls,” said Wright. She is still looking for a few more writers and photographers so send your resume to carolinewright@ hercampus.com.
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Brown Bag Series highlights talent of SMU dance students By CHASE WADE A&E Editor cwade@smu.edu
Contrasted against the towering columns of the Meadows School of the Arts, SMU’s coveted dance program hosts its most popular event, the Brown Bag Dance Series. Occurring only once a semester, the recital features studentchoreographed works that range from hip-hop, to jazz, to lyrical numbers. Consistently beginning during the lunch hour, the dancers invite their audiences to pack their lunch, find a spot in the always-crowded venue, and enjoy an hour of riveting and entertaining dance. This past semester, the dancers invited other Meadows students to participate in the event; as one dance featured a chilling opera piece that accompanied
the dancers’ graceful moves. Occurring earlier in the semester, the Brown Bag Dance series is a grand welcoming to freshman students to the vast pool of talent that is SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts. Alex Nowlin, a sophomore dancer at SMU, was featured in the recent spring semester’s closing number, a fast-paced hip-hop dance that served as an electric closing for the successful show. “Brown Bag is an awesome opportunity for people to test out the designing, revising, and execution of their choreographic skills,” Nowlin said. “I have been going to Brown Bag since I was a freshman in high school and I have seen some inspiring pieces that I can still remember how they made me feel to this day.” While the event may seem dancer-
centered, the show is easily relatable to all sorts of SMU students. Junior Natalie Coca, explains why Brown Bag is a highlight of her SMU career. “As a freshman, Brown Bag was my first exposure to SMU’s awesome dance department,” Coca said. “As an incoming junior, I now see Brown Bag as a vehicle for expression. I continue to be amazed by the work that the dancers and especially the choreographers put into each routine.” The Brown Bag Dance Series is one of the premiere events at SMU, that every Mustang should attend at least once in their college career. While the event may be advertised as a casual gathering, the dances are good enough to grace the most formal of stages.
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Dancers perform “No Contact,” choreographed by Jamal Jackson White, during the Fall 2010 Brown Bag Dance Series.
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Matthew Mayfield released “Now You’re Free” to positive reviews on April 5.
Matthew Mayfield’s got a hit on his hands with ‘Now You’re Free’ By JESSICA HUSEMAN Summer Editor-in-Chief jhuseman@smu.edu
When I got Matthew Mayfield’s new album “Now You’re Free” in the mail, I expected the same CD I had gotten hundreds of times before from southern boys with a guitar wanting to make it big in Memphis: simple chords, bland vocals and perhaps a backup girl with a softer voice for some flavor. Not so with Mayfield. I popped in the CD, walked away from my stereo and went to clean my kitchen. Soon, I was standing back in the living room literally staring at my radio – dirty dish in hand. From the moment you press play on this CD you are taken in by a sincere voice that carries so much raw emotion that you are transported instantly to the time and place that Mayfield wrote that song. And he wrote all of them, by the way. Mayfield’s smoky vocals are unique, but remind you of all that was good about ’90s music. This voice allows him to flip from
heartbroken singer songwriter to hardcore southern rock star seamlessly, and for as many times as he did that in this album, I never felt confused about who he was or what his goal was. This album also boasts some powerful lyrics. My favorite song on the album, “Fire Escape,” opens with, “I see you bite your bottom lip, can you feel my kisses on your hip?” and closes with “Every word I wanted to sing got replaced by a wedding ring,” with dizzying emotion filling up the middle. It will leave you spinning for hours. The lyrical ability translates into his more rock-friendly pieces like “Man-Made Machines,” which is nothing if it isn’t radio friendly. The same goes for the title track of the album, which is just unexpected enough to keep you interested and give you a few goose bumps. I’m pleased to say that Mayfield is just as good in concert as he is on his album. Matched with the homey feel of the Prophet Bar in Deep Ellum, Mayfield’s sincerity
and confidence gripped the room and forced everyone to listen. His rendition of “Fire Escape” was punctuated by a perfect instrumental break, and he tossed in a cover of the Marshall Tucker Band’s “Can’t You See,” which was a perfect match for Mayfield’s raspy vocals and southern charm. My only disappointment of the concert was that he left out some of my favorite songs on his CD. Namely “Element” and “Now You’re Free.” Had he thrown those in, I’m quite certain I’d still be reliving the experience in my head. If I had my way, I’d already have been spinning this CD on every radio station in the tricounty area. But I’m not a DJ, and unfortunately this CD hasn’t yet become a radio staple. But from what I can tell, Mayfield’s road to stardom is kicking off in high gear. Don’t be surprised when you hear one, or all, of the songs on this CD bursting out of your car speakers soon.
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Students at Guildhall are designing the latest and most innovative games out of SMU’s Plano campus.
Guildhall grows gaming By STEPHANIE COLLINS Executive Editor of Continuous News scollins@smu.edu
Interested in turning your love of video games into a career? The Guildhall School of Video Game Development and Design at SMU is the place for you. “With 15 full-time faculty and four adjunct faculty members, you would be hard-pressed to find a more collective group of game industry professionals teaching development under one roof,” said René Archambault, manager of admissions and alumni affairs at The Guildhall. The school enables students to understand the production cycle and process of the gaming industry which the curriculum was designed to emulate, and all students graduate with a portfolio of at least three games, according to Archambault. Guildhall students can specialize in art creation, level design, software development, or production, which is the school’s
newest specialization, and are given access to project studios, a state-of-the-art motion-capture system, the only THQ usability lab to be found on a university campus, and newly renovated classrooms. The school has graduated more than 400 students and will welcome its 17th and largest class in the fall, according to Archambault. Guildhall alumni work in more than 140 game studios globally, and develop everything from AAA title games to serious games such as surgical simulation, flight simulation, or educational games. The diversity of The Guildhall’s areas of specialization means that the school welcomes students from all kinds of academic backgrounds. Anyone with an undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 3.0 can apply to the school, and all applicants complete a portfolio for their specialization of interest during the application process. According to Archambault, applicants with a background in
fine arts will typically be drawn to art creation, while level designers will come from a wide range of academic backgrounds including architecture, business, and liberal arts. Whatever specialization interests you, getting involved with the gaming industry in some way is a smart career choice for anyone. Last year, the industry generated $20 billion, and currently employs more than 32,000 people in the United States with another 120,000 people being directly involved with the industry in some way, according to Archambault. The industry as a whole contributes $5 billion to the gross domestic product of the United States. “With the continued innovation and launch of products like the Microsoft Kinect and games like Civilization V and Call of Duty: Black Ops, this industry yearns for those who can continue to create and build upon its already solid success. The Guidhall at SMU is doing just that,” Archambault said.
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SMU offers learning, service outside classroom CONTRIBUTOR
Learning does not just take place in the classroom, but in the community as well. SMU offers the opportunity for students to expand their education with real world experience Matt Gayer and the chance to be impacted by, and make an impact on, their community. This is one of the best things about SMU; between the city of Dallas, student organizations, and different university programs, students can expand their experiences by getting involved in the surrounding community. Every student can make a difference in the community during college. College students need not wait to receive a diploma to make positive change. Through programs such as Big iDeas and Engaged Learning grants, students have the opportunity to receive funding for their ideas to affect community change. Multiple students have, through Big iDeas funding, started nonprofit organizations in Dallas that address critical needs of Dallas citizens.
Small Peruna, big tradition CONTRIBUTOR
You incoming freshmen may or may not know this, but the current capital campaign at SMU is titled “Unbridled.” Synonyms? Unrestrained and uncontrolled. As SMU enters its second century, the school is looking towards the past to see its future. SMU truly desires to foster unbridled thinking in its students and Brad Ray faculty alike. We have our sights set on unbridled advances in research. Best of all, though, we have the original unbridled characteristic of our school: our mascot of 79 years: Peruna. Peruna, the small but feisty Shetland pony that has led our school and our teams for almost a century, has recently come under fire for being a puny, cutesy, or otherwise diminutive mascot. As a Peruna Handler, I do nothing but beg to differ. My freshman year, the school came into possession of two former mustangs turned geldings (Google that definition for yourself…don’t think we can print that). Now, at first glance to someone unfamiliar with SMU or Peruna, one would quickly call these new horses bigger and better, but in order to be fair to all parties in this situation, I will lay out the facts and allow you to decide for yourself. First: tradition. Then Mustang Band director Cy Barcus introduced Peruna I to the student body in 1932. The student body went crazy for the pony and has been the school’s mascot ever since. Liberty and Justice (the geldings) were introduced by a first time donor who has never had anything to do with SMU in 2009 to a less-than-stellar response from the student body. Second: spirit. Peruna has, amongst other things, killed a rival mascot, knocked UT’s Bevo to the ground, hit on Texas Tech’s horse, and left his mark on the brand new turf field at TCU. Liberty and Justice’s sole spirited act would be…holding the flag for the national anthem. I guess that counts. Third: biggest player. Peruna has spent the night in every sorority house, and even got his own hotel suite, elevator and chauffer on a trip to the Big Apple. He spends much of his time at his top-secret ranch chasing after mares. Liberty and Justice… well, see: definition of gelding. Fourth: rankings and awards. To name a few accolades, Peruna was named the 10th Best College Mascot by Americas Best and Top Ten, and the #1 Greatest Renegade Mascot by Bleacher Report. Liberty and Justice…uhm… Finally: tameness. The broken and tamed geldings have riders, horseshoes, saddles and hilariously/ironically bridles. They even bow to the team when the riders yank on ropes tied to their front hooves! Peruna does what he wants. He even tramples handlers. Peruna bows to no one. Most importantly though, Peruna is unbroken and unbridled. I trust this completely fair and unbiased review by a Peruna Handler (who is among six current and former Mustangs in his family) serves to educate you new Mustangs. Hopefully now your whole class understands why we “Pony up!” and why Peruna is SMU’s one and only mascot.
In addition to programs, there are several student organizations that connect students to the community. SMU students are blessed with a world-class education and a beautiful campus to live and learn on every day. Many Dallas residents though, living only miles away, are not as lucky. Dallas has a large homelessness issue that many are not aware of, as well as a large refugee population. While it is easy to spend your time at SMU near campus in the “bubble” we create for ourselves, your college experience will be much more fulfilling if you burst that bubble and get into the community surrounding the place you will soon call home. Two of the student organizations that are dedicated to serving community needs and developing students into active citizens are Mustang Heroes and Alternative Breaks. Mustang Heroes is a student organization focused on sustainable service in Dallas. This year they will work with Head Start and a family homelessness organization, as well as other projects. Alternative Breaks is another student organization that was founded in 1984 with the mission to provide direct community service to those who need it across the world, while preparing students to be lifelong active citizens.
Alternative Breaks offers trips for students to attend during fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks on many social issues. Past trips have dealt with service surrounding HIV/AIDS, homelessness, disaster recovery, education, youth and more. The trips give students education about an issue, the opportunity to gain direct experience with an issue, and then activities to reflect about how to impact the issue after the trip. Trip locations vary, but have included Ecuador, Los Angeles, New Mexico and Atlanta among other locations. Both Mustang Heroes and Alternative Breaks represent an overriding theme of community engagement at SMU – opportunities exist for SMU students to better themselves and their communities, but it is up to the student to take charge. Each student must decide if they want to get involved and make a difference in the community, but those who do will learn and develop much while beginning to leave a legacy on the communities and people they impact. Matt Gayer is a senior studying political science and public policy. He can be reached at mgayer@ smu.edu.
Unnecessary separation of Greeks, non-Greeks For those of you who haven’t spent time at SMU during the summer, it’s a different place entirely. It lacks the traditional pressure that we all face — students, staff and professors alike. Campus is much Jack Benage quieter, calmer and more laid back. Along with this more relaxed atmosphere comes a noticeably different social climate – there is no Greek Life. There may be a few of us students, part of campus Greek Life, who are on campus for summer school or a campus job that still wear identifying pocket tees or a pair of Croakies. But for the most part, Greek blends in with the rest of campus during the summer. That is more or less the stage for the rest of this column. For those who have been here for a few years, you don’t need the context I am about to provide for the sake of the incoming students that may pick up a Daily Campus during AARO and thumb their way to this article. I am a rising senior and an active member of Greek Life. I’ve experienced the roller coaster highs of social inclusivity and heartwarming community service and also the lows of chapter membership reviews. I’ve also been, as many students who are members of Greek organizations, an active member of other campus organizations and have worked on campus. What you’ll soon come to find, if you haven’t experienced it already is that SMU students can become very sectioned off from one another unless you’re proactively working toward the contrary. Students tend to fall in with their respective classmates based on school of study and their friends from student organizations and have little interaction with each other outside of those experiences. What results is a feeling of broad disunity on campus. A relationship with a particularly large amount of distance is the one between IFC/ Panhellenic Greek Life and the rest of our CONTRIBUTOR
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campus community. The IFC and Panhellenic Greek houses are often more than adequate at interacting with the administration through their various councils (generally motivated by selfpreservation) but as far as the average student is concerned there is often little discussion and interaction between a non-Greek and a Greek. There are, of course, exceptions but they are outliers and typically come about due to time spent in the residence halls as a first-year or because of a class project. It is as if Greek Life is this big elephant in the room — either you’re a part of it and you become absorbed into the culture of it or you’re not. The irony of the situation is that, of all student groups on campus, students that fall into IFC/Panhellenic Greek Life are also some of the most involved in other areas of campus life. The grade point average of undergraduate IFC men is regularly higher than non-Greek undergraduate men and the same applies to Panhellenic women against non-Greek undergraduate women. So why the social divide? Members of SMU Greek Life, though we perhaps deserve some of our stereotypes at times, do not wish to share their experiences because we feel we have been put on the defensive. Most of the time discussing Greek Life with administrators, faculty and representatives from chapter headquarters is spent stressfully working to reverse stereotypes that apply only to a small minority of Greek Life nationally. In reality, most of us are dedicated to our academics and are involved in campus life. The problem comes when there is a breakdown of communication and the only thing that those not actively involved in Greek Life see is a news article about a fraternity event gone awry. When this news is coupled with the unabashedly negative stigma surrounding Greek life it’s not a surprise that those on the outside feel negatively toward Greeks. What tends to be surprising to those who don’t spend much time with the Greek system is
that Greek students welcome more Greek life on campus. It makes the Greek system stronger and allows a new place for people to become part of what is a rich academic, service-based and, yes, social community. The point being, whether anyone would be honest enough to admit it, that there is a very large, very obvious cultural and social gap on campus between those that are a part of Greek Life and those that aren’t. This article is a call to action. Can we all just stop treating it like the elephant in the room? Maybe if we learned to talk about it and if Greeks didn’t feel like the entire country was out to get them then Greek Life would function more like it is intended to function. Every last fraternity and sorority was founded upon values to help an individual become a better friend, student, and member of our greater community. To maintain this wall between Greek life and non-Greek life makes us all weaker, denies the possibility of new friendships and, generally, detracts from a spirited and united campus community. I know more than one student who won’t wear fraternity and sorority T-shirts to class out of fear of being judged by professors. I know at times I have been one of these students and it shouldn’t have to be this way. Greek life doesn’t have to be sectioned off from the rest of the campus. Greek students are already involved and scattered all across campus. Why don’t we all just find a way, campus tour guides especially, to discuss Greek life honestly? It does no one a favor by pretending that the gaping social divide present on our campus doesn’t exist. Only a few non-Greeks bridge the Greek life social gap successfully – let’s stop telling incoming first-years that it’s any different or let’s change our community to fit the bill. Greeks should be more welcoming and non-Greeks should be less critical of a system that is such a large part of our campus life. Jack Benage is a senior studying accounting. He can be reached at jbenage@smu.edu.
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The 2011 SMU Mustangs are poised to contend for the Conference USA title on the heels of consecutive bowl berths and Conference USA Western Division Championships.
2011 SMU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE DATE
OPPONENT/ EVENT
LOCATION
TIME
TV
Sept. 4
@ Texas A&M
College Station, Texas
6:30 p.m.
FSN
Sept. 10
vs. UTEP*
Ford Stadium
TBA
FSN
Sept. 17
vs. Northwestern State
(FAM) Ford Stadium
TBA
Sept. 24
@Memphis*
Memphis, Tenn.
11:00 a.m.
FSN
Sept. 30
@ TCU
Fort Worth, Texas
7:00 p.m.
CBS Sports
Oct. 15
vs. Central Florida*
Ford Stadium
TBA
FSN
Oct. 22
@ So. Miss.
Hattiesburg, Miss.
7:00 p.m.
CBS Sports
Oct. 29
@ Tulsa
Tulsa, Okla.
2:30 p.m.
FSN
Nov. 5
vs. Tulane* (HC)
Ford Stadium
TBA
Nov. 12
vs. Navy
Ford Stadium
TBA
FSN
Nov. 19
@ Houston
Houston, Texas
TBA
FSN
Nov. 26
vs. Rice*
Ford Stadium
TBA
FSN
* denotes Conference USA game / (FAM) denotes Family Weekend / (HC) denotes Homecoming / All times listed are Central.
Now in its 30th season, SMU’s Willis M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series brings a broad range of intellectual and entertaining voices to the SMU campus and Dallas community. Widely regarded as one of the country’s finest platforms for distinguished and engaging discussions, the Tate Lecture Series provides unique opportunities for student interaction, faculty discourse and community debate with leading voices as well as leading minds in their fields.
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James A. Baker, III
Dambisa Moyo
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Fareed Zakaria Editor-at-large of TIME; host of CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS”
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Astrophysicist; host of PBS’s “NOVA scienceNOW”
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Bill Moyers Award-winning journalist and commentator; former press secretary for Lyndon B. Johnson
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SOCCER
Mustang soccer on the rise By EJ HOLLAND Sports Editor eholland@smu.edu
Tim McClements walked slowly off Fetzer Field in Chapel Hill, N.C. – his heart had been shattered. The Conference USA Coach of the Year replayed critical moments in the game in his head over and over again still trying to comprehend that the dream was over. His No. 5 -seeded SMU squad was going home after being eliminated by North Carolina on penalty kicks in the NCAA Quarterfinals. But make no mistake, McClements kept his composure and held his head high just as he had done all season. McClements had led the Mustangs to one of their most successful seasons ever in only his third year on the Hilltop as a head coach. SMU – a national soccer powerhouse – has thrived under the guidance of their charismatic and cunning leader. With tremendous amounts of talent and offensive firepower returning from last year’s squad, the McClements led Mustangs are poised to make an even deeper
run in 2011. After leading the team in points (25) and tying for first in goals (10) last year, senior Arthur Ivo is undoubtedly SMU’s unquestioned leader. The NSCAA Second Team All-American and Conference USA Co-MVP was the focal point in the Mustangs’ offense last season, playing both midfielder and forward. Ivo was a dangerous offensive threat around the net, but was also unselfish with the ball, dishing out five assists. Sophomore Juan Castillo will team-up with Ivo to create one of the most feared goal-scoring tandems in the conference. Castillo busted onto the scene as a true freshman last season, scoring a goal in his first ever collegiate game against Missouri State. The 5-foot-7, 160-pound forward never looked backed as he tallied 10 goals including four game winners en-route to being named Conference USA Freshman of the Year. The Mustangs possess a talented array of midfielders, but fellow sophomores Robbie Derschang and Zach Barnes stand out amongst the
pack and were two of SMU’s most prolific contributors in 2010. Both were named to the All-Conference Freshman Team after netting five goals. Rounding out the group of gifted midfielders is senior Peyton Hickey, junior T.J. Nelson, sophomore Max Rockwell and redshirt freshman Tyler Engel, who all expect to play key roles in the rotation. SMU’s biggest question marks will come on defense as savvy veteran defender Leone Cruz – selected in the second round of the 2011 MLS Draft by the Seattle Sounders — was lost to graduation. However, the Mustangs do return a pair of ESPN Academic All-Americans in Diogo de Almeida and 2011 team captain Adam Still, who became a household name after scoring a 75-yard goal against No. 17 Tulsa. Extraordinary goals against Tulsa seem to be all the rage among SMU defenders as red-shirt junior Ryan Rosenbaum netted a 95-yard gamewinning goal against the Golden Hurricane in 2009. Video footage of the goal quickly became an
internet phenomenon. Rosembaum is expected to compete for a full time starting job after appearing in only four games last season. The Mustangs also will have to deal with the loss of former team captain and three-year starter Craig Hill. Sophomore Jaime Ibarra and red-shirt junior Juan Robles will duke it out for the starting spot. Robles appears to be the frontrunner after earning NJCAA Second Team All-American honors at Tyler Community College in 2009. Joining SMU in the fall will be Texas Gatorade Player of the Year Aaron Simmons, who was rated as the No. 38 recruit in the nation after registering 16 goals and 10 assists as a senior at Mansfield High. Accompanying Simmons will be Will Smith, who earned the same distinction for Oklahoma. The Mustangs will open the 2011 regular season at home against William & Mary – a rematch of last year’s thrilling Sweet 16 game that saw SMU advance to the Elite Eight after a 1-0 victory- on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.
Returning SMU midfielder Arthur Ivo celebrates after scoring the gamewinning goal in a penalty shoot out against Creighton in the second round of the NCAA tournament last November. Student Media Co. File Photo / TYLER WILLIAMS
2011 SMU MEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE DATE
OPPONENT
08/17
vs. Houston Baptist # Westcott Field
7:00 p.m.
08/27
vs. William & Mary
7:00 p.m.
09/02
vs. No. Carolina St.
Durham, N.C.
4:30 p.m.
09/04
at Duke
Durham, N.C.
1:30 p.m.
09/09
vs. Oakland
Tulsa, Okla.
5:00 p.m.
09/11
vs. Connecticut
Tulsa, Okla.
11:30 a.m.
09/16
Tulsa vs. Washington Westcott Field
09/16
vs. Dartmouth
Westcott Field
09/18
Tulsa vs. Dartmouth
Westcott Field
Noon
09/18
vs. Washington
Westcott Field
7:00 p.m.
arena. He has worked as one of the team managers for USA Swimming in both the 2009 Duel in the Pool and the 2010 Pan Pacific Games. He has also helped train six U.S. Olympic Trial qualifiers and 39 NCAA qualifiers in 81 events. Kershaw will also serve as the USA team manager at the 2011 World Championships in Shanghai, China. Beyond his performance nationally, Kershaw has also helped lead the Mustangs to victory. He has been a part of the SMU coaching staff for the past eight years and in that time he has helped 36 university swimmers reach All-American status
09/23
at Cal State Northridge
Northridge, Calif.
9:00 p.m.
09/25
at UCLA
Los Angeles, Calif.
3:00 p.m.
10/01
vs. UCF *
Westcott Field
7:00 p.m.
10/05
at Tulsa *
Tulsa, Okla.
7:00 p.m.
10/08
at Marshall *
Huntington, W. Va.
6:00 p.m.
10/12
at South Carolina *
Columbia, S.C.
10/16
vs. Fla. International * Westcott Field
10/21
vs. Missouri State
10/26
vs. UAB *
Westcott Field
7:00 p.m.
10/30
at Kentucky *
Lexington, Ky.
11:00 a.m.
11/04
vs. Memphis *
Westcott Field
7:00 p.m.
11/09-13
C-USA Championship Tulsa, Okla.
Westcott Field
Tulsa Tournament
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KERSHAW: Coach to be Olympic manager and led the team to seven conference championships. He also currently serves as the recruiting coordinator for the SMU Mustangs swimming program and is the co-director of the Mustang Swim Camp. Kershaw is not SMU’s only connection to the Olympic games. Eddie Sinnott, the head men’s swimming coach, served as one of the team managers at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. “Eddie and Greg shared their experiences with me which motivated and prepared me for the job,” Kershaw said. “In December I was asked by USA Swimming if I would manage the Olympic Team and obviously I jumped at the opportunity.”
TIME
Duke Tournament
SWIMMING
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LOCATION
Westcott Field
5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
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SMU assistant swim coach Andy Kershaw confers with one of his Mustang swimmers during a meet.
# denotes exhibition
* denotes Conference USA game
All times listed are Central.
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