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A SIDE OF NEWS

China seeks US technology Pakistan has allowed China to examine the top-secret American helicopter that crashed during the raid to kill Osama bin Laden, according to the Financial Times. Chinese military engineers surveyed the modified Black Hawk, photographed it, and took samples of its stealth “skin” that made it invisible to radar.

Iraq bombings kill 60 At least 60 people were killed Monday when car and roadside bombs exploded in more than a dozen cities all over Iraq. The violence was worst in Kut. The two bombs that went off killed at least 34 people. In Diyala province, seven bombs went off and Baghdad saw a car-bomb explosion that injured eight people.

Obama’s approval sinks President Obama’s approval ratings have hit an all-time low, falling below 40 percent in a recent Gallup poll. The data posted Sunday shows that 39 percent of Americans approve of Obama’s job performance, while 54 percent disapprove. These are the worst numbers of his presidency.

Google to buy Motorola Google is set to purchase Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion cash, the search giant’s biggest acquisition yet. This purchase will allow Google to obtain the patents it needs to continue its fights with Apple and Microsoft in the smartphone market.

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PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY

Bush Center on schedule, current focus on landscape By SARAH KRAMER Managing Editor skramer@smu.edu

Nine months after groundbreaking, the outer structure of the George W. Bush Presidential Center is visible as progress is made to complete the 13th presidential library in the U.S. and the first of the 21st century, as well as a museum and a policy institute. As people drive down the newly opened SMU Boulevard, or along U.S. 75, the three blocks of what not too long ago was dirt is quickly underway. “Seeing the dramatic progress of the building and grounds over the summer has created anticipation and excitement on campus and in the community,” Brad Cheves, vice president of development and external affairs, said. While there have been many visible transformations over the summer, preparation for the upcoming seasons is also stirring. This fall, landscaping is the primary focus. The contractor is preparing the grounds for grass planting in September and tree planting in the spring, according to the Center’s website. The Center, which will give SMU students, faculty and the public an opportunity to reflect on the past, learn about the present and prepare for the future, is on schedule for

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The steel structure is expected to be completed by mid-August as focus turns to landscaping.

opening its doors in 2013. “It’s especially exciting as SMU celebrates its centennial to see this historic facility being constructed and the Bush Institute already sponsoring programs that are bringing leaders, experts and citizens from throughout the world to SMU,” Cheves said. The incoming freshman class, which is also the centennial class, will be the first class to have full advantage of the Center. “I think there will be numerous opportunities for students to become

involved with the individuals and programs that the Center will bring to SMU,” Lori White, vice president of student affairs, said. “And, because the Center is opening in 2013, this first year class will be primed to take advantage of these opportunities.” Visitors will be able to view documents that were crucial during Bush’s eight years in office. The Center will also give those a chance to reflect on the principles of the institution: freedom, responsibility, opportunity and compassion.

There will be a “topping out construction milestone” ceremony this fall, according to the Presidential Center’s website. SMU began planning for the library in 2001. In 2008, SMU announced it was to be the future home of the 43rd president of the United States’ Presidential Center, as well as a policy institute, which is unique to a presidential library.

SPORTS

ECONOMICS

Credit issue causes rage By JESSICA HUSEMAN Politics Editor jhuseman@smu.edu

The economic impacts of the credit downgrade immediately hit Wall Street with a thud – one that has continued to reverberate even through today. But that thud can be heard equally as loud in the halls of Congress, where a heated battle is raging between Democrats and Republicans on who is to blame for the mess. While SMU political science professor Cal Jillson recognizes Washington’s faults, he also said Standard & Poor is a “flawed messenger” given their role in the subprime mortgage crisis. Since the ‘90s up until the burst, banks and mortgage companies continually lowered their standards for home loans. Wall Street packaged bad loans with the good into mortgagebacked securities. S&P then rated these toxic mortgage-backed securities as AAA, the top rating, and these securities helped set off the financial crisis, Jillson said. “So now, when S&P shows up to claim that U.S. government bonds should be downgraded many people are skeptical,” Jillson said. But while S&P’s role is indisputable, Jillson said the message they delivered about the state of the U.S. is true.

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RANKINGS

Men’s soccer team dominates pre-season SMU still

in Top 150

By ERICA PEÑUÑURI Associate Sports Editor epenunuri@smu.edu

Currently ranked fifth in the nation by both College Soccer News and Goal.com, the SMU men’s soccer team will be taking the field by storm this 2011 season. “In our non-conference schedule we play everybody,” SMU men’s soccer head coach Tim McClements said. “I think we’ll see some of the best teams in the country with this schedule.” Last year, the Mustangs advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight and posted an impressive 16-2-2 record, winning the Conference USA regular season title. The SMU Men’s soccer team has dominated in pre-season games, as well as endured an intense two-a-days schedule in the Dallas heat.

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Zach Barnes, Adam Still and Ben Hill face the heat during two-a-day practices in preparation for the upcoming season.

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COMMUNITY

Parking enforcement increases around SMU By SARAH KRAMER Managing Editor skramer@smu.edu

New parking ordinances for streets and shopping centers around SMU have gone into effect. On June 1, Park Cities Plaza increased parking enforcement. Those who choose to ignore these new regulations are subject to

having their vehicles towed at the owner’s expense. Emails were sent to all undergraduate, graduate, faculty and staff members on May 25 and May 31 reminding them that parking in the center is for patrons of the shopping center only. Signs are also located on the entrances of Park Cities Plaza. “As part of Park Cities Plaza

tenants lease, as the Landlord, we are expected and required to have available spaces for tenant’s customers at all times,” said SMU Director of Real Estate William Nemeth. “When SMU students, faculty, staff and contractors park in these spaces and then proceed to campus buildings, it takes customer parking away from our tenants.”

In March, the University Park City Council approved of an ordinance that established a residential parking district that will require residents living within the district to have a parking permit. The new restrictions only apply Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Forbes magazine released its annual ranking of America’s top 650 best undergraduate institutions in America in early August, placing SMU at the No. 123 spot for overall colleges and No. 29 for all colleges in the South. Only three other Texas schools ranked higher than SMU on the overall list, including Rice University, the University of Dallas and Trinity University. But SMU held strong over rival school TCU, which came in at No. 277. SMU also beat out popular Texas public schools, University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M. However, this year’s ranking dropped SMU’s overall place down 14 spots. The university rankings are based on five different categories: post-graduate success, student satisfaction, debt, Four Year graduation rate and competitive awards. According to their website, the Forbes ranking list is designed to evaluate the “college purchase” as a consumer in another field would. The rankings are prepared by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, a Washington D.C. think tank. Other ranking systems place SMU much higher. The U.S. News & World Report Best College list ranked SMU at No. 56 in the National universities category.

Health & Fitness

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WEIGHT

EXERCISE

Steer clear of ‘Freshman 15’

TOP WORKOUT SPOTS FOR SMU STUDENTS

By BETHANY SUBA

Health and Fitness Editor bsuba@smu.edu

It’s 3 a.m. and you’re out with your friends. Someone mentions a late night In-N-Out run. You drive by and it’s closed. You think maybe it’s a sign, maybe I should just go home now, but does that thought stop you from going to Raising Cane’s or Whataburger? Of course not. Shelley Smyth, a nutrition and exercise consultant at the Fort Worth Medi Weight Loss Clinic, found herself unable to say no to her late night cravings. Smyth ended up gaining a total of 30 pounds throughout her freshman year. Smyth’s biggest problem was that she didn’t consider the consequences of late night eating. “You see yourself driving through In-N-Out burger,” Smyth said. For most first-year students, college means one thing: no limits. Many 17- and 18-year-olds heading off to college are free of their parents’ rules for the first time. They are so overwhelmed by everything they can do that they are not thinking about packing on

a few extra pounds. But the phenomenon, known as the “Freshman 15,” is such a common occurence that students should be aware of why it happens and, more importantly, how to prevent it from happening to them. It is a combination of being in a new environment, not understanding healthy eating, a lack of exercise and too much drinking, according to Smyth. Smyth knows how easy it is for freshmen to succumb to the “Freshman” 15 and has designed a plan to avoid it. “80-20 is the key,” Smyth said. For 80 percent of your week, Monday up until 5 p.m. on Friday, you follow a strict eating and exercise plan. Then after five on Friday until Monday morning you can indulge. Smyth’s 80-20 plan is easy to stick to because it’s a diet without the feelings of deprivation. It allows freshmen to still have fun on the weekends. Smyth says throughout the week you should be eating a restricted calorie, low carbohydrate and high protein diet. This means stocking your fridge with food.

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Freshmen often indulge in late night treats such as value meals from Whataburger and Raising Cane’s.

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A new environment, unhealthy eating and a lack of exercise contribute to the weight gain that is commonly known as the “Freshman 15.”

A big factor involved in weight gain is not just late-night eating, but eating out in general. Smyth suggests keeping lean cut deli meat, microwavable chicken and low-fat white cheese in your dorm room. Instead of chips and salsa, students should buy carrot sticks and hummus dip or low-fat ranch dressing. Load up on fruits and vegetables and if students do eat out try to say no to all bread, rice, potatoes and pasta. “Since there are more fastfood options on campus than health eateries, if you must get a hamburger, skip the bun and grab a fork,” Smyth said. “Be the highmaintenance patron.” To further ensure you keep on track, Smyth says it is important to keep a journal of everything you eat each day. “You are less likely to eat that Oreo cookie if you have to write it down and admit you ate it,” she said. Students have to exercise to stay in shape. Smyth also says it is important to find an activity you enjoy doing

and bring a buddy along to keep you accountable. Penny Shumway, a SMU incoming freshman, is already on the right track to avoiding the “Freshman 15.” “My roommate and I are going to try and work out at least three times a week,” Shumway said. Shumway has seen friends come back from college with a few extra pounds and is aware that it can happen to anyone. “I didn’t think I would get the “Freshman 15’,” senior Julie Amundson said. It was a gradual process that happened over two semesters and it took her eight months to get back in shape. Although the experience has taught Amundson how to take care of herself and be more health conscious, she believes all incoming freshmen should start off college making responsible eating choices and know that the “Freshman 15” really does exist. For more of Smyth’s tips and advice visit The Daily Campus Health and Fitness Blog.

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Located on SMU’s campus, the workout facility has all the equipment found at an LA Fitness or 24 Hour Fitness gym, and it’s free for SMU students.

The beautiful 3.5 mile outdoor trail is located walking distance from campus. It begins off Airline Road and runs all the way down to the American Airlines Center.

Stretch and strengthen muscles in a heated room. New members can sign up for their special offer of $40 for 30 days.

PURE BARRE This is a class that offers a total body workout. It combines elements of pilates, ballet and weights to produce tight abs and toned arms and thighs.

THE GIRLS ROOM Classes that combine high energy and dance add a fun twist to anyone’s work out. The Girl’s Room offers pole dancing and classes that mix pilates and yoga.

WHITE ROCK LAKE It may be a bit of a drive from campus, but the 11-mile trail offers beautiful scenery as it circles White Rock Lake.

News

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Muslims unite, celebrate holy month of Ramadan By PATRICIA BOH

Associate News Editor pboh@smu.edu

Sundown on Aug. 1 marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, an Islamic holiday observed by millions around the world. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, lasting around 29 days. Many Muslims find themselves closer to their faith during Ramadan because of the emphasis on spirituality, humility and submissiveness to God. Sophomore Mai Bedair feels that Ramadan is about “gratitude” and “empathy.” Many find that fasting, while difficult, helps put their faith into perspective. “[Fasting] makes me appreciate how blessed I am,” Bedair said. “[Ramadan] makes me more grateful for the rest of the year.” Sophomore Sarah Jaffar believes Ramadan is “not only physically cleansing yourself, but also spiritually and mentally . . . as well as teaching you to be grateful for all God has given you.” “We become optimistic and

excited for this holy month because it’s the month that allows us to ask for any forgiveness and brings us a sense of purity,” junior Zuha Rafi said. For sophomore Hiba Ibad, Ramadan is like “our miniChristmas.” “Everyone is so happy to live for another Ramadan. It’s a time for self-reflection and a time for reconnecting with what really matters, faith.” Ibad said. The SMU MSA offers a variety of services for the Muslim community during Ramadan. Such services include iftars, the meal after sunset, student led talks about Ramadan and transportation to the Islamic Association of North Texas in Richardson. MSA President Khurram Taufiq believes that the iftars are great because “they bring everyone together at the beginning of the year and allow new members to meet the general body and really become part of the family environment.” MSA will host iftars from the first day of classes, Aug. 22 until Aug. 30.

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TECHNOLOGY

OIT Help Desk moved locations, more accessible By ASHLEY WITHERS Editor in Chief awithers@smu.edu

The Office of Information Technology Help Desk moved locations Friday. The desk is now located in Fondren Library West instead of its original location on the fourth floor of Blanton.

The Help Desk is making a few other changes to make their services more accessible to students. The Help Desk, Student Tech Team and Field Support Team are now available for support via LiveChat. Students and faculty can visit remotesupport.smu.edu to receive

help on technological issues. The IT support services department can assist students and faculties with all University computers, as well as applications on both Macs and PCs. When the semester begins on Aug. 22, the Student Help Desk and reception area will also offer extended support during the

evenings and weekends. Changes are also being made to the phone support system at the Help Desk. Voice-mail will no longer be available; customers seeking help will have to either wait for the next available staff member or email their request to help@ smu.edu.

CREDIT: Professor weighs in on debt crisis CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

“Washington’s performance in the recent debt crisis debate was abysmal,” said Jillson, who agreed with public opinion polls that level most of the blame on the Tea Party wing of the GOP, but said most of the problem was in the House “for blocking a stronger start on resolving the nation’s deficit and debt problems.” “Looking back, the agreement that Speaker Boehner and President Obama were working on before the Tea Party caucus jerked Boehner’s chain was far better than the smaller

agreement they ultimately were able to achieve,” Jillson said. “It was a lost opportunity and there is only a slim possibility that it can be recovered in the coming congressional debates.” This “slim possibility” is a sentiment carried forth onto the new so-called “super committee” pulled from both parties to cut $1.2 trillion dollars out of the deficit between now and Nov. 23, which few think will come up with an equally agreeable plan. In the mean time, the market continues to fluctuate because of the downgrade. But this up and down behavior may not last long, said SMU

economics professor Nathan Balke. “Clearly the market is uneasy about future economic prospects which might portend an increased likelihood of a recession in the near future, but remember stock prices also fluctuate quite a bit so they are not necessarily a reliable indicator of future economic activity,” Balke said. Balke said that while the markets “hate uncertainty” and stock prices reacted negatively due to the downgrade, the same uncertainty led investors to buy treasuries, driving yields lower. The downgrade, along with weak economic growth and

a fluctuating international economy because of debt in large European countries like Italy and Spain, has contributed to this uncertainty, said Balke. Balke said is it hard to attempt what will happen in the future because of how quickly the stock market can change, but that this may present an opportunity to purchase undervalued stocks. In any case, Balke believes the crisis will probably be fleeting. “After all, it is just one agency’s opinion, and the market was pretty well aware of economic and political situation before S&P made its downgrade,” Balke said.

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Sports

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SMU athletes shine bright on all fields In honor of this summer’s ESPY Awards, the Daily Campus sports staff decided it was time for the first ever DAILY Awards. The sports staff along with seven avid SMU sports fans/students voted on categories ranging from football to equestrian. Before we move on to the new season, we must first remember what our very own SMU athletes achieved last year.

Best Male Athlete

Papa Dia (Basketball)- Dia was a force to be reckoned with in Conference USA last season as he averaged 18.3 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, and 1.8 assists. Dia was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year and was selected to the Conference USA All-Defensive Team and AllConference USA First Team. The power forward led SMU to is first post-season appearance since 2000 and set a CIT record with 21 rebounds against Northern Iowa. The recent graduate ranks fourth in rebounds and fifth in blocks all-time at SMU.

SMU forward Pappa Dia blocks a shot by Houston forward Alandise Harris in Moody Coliseum. Dia had a career-high seven blocks in the Mustang’s 70-68 loss to the Cougars.

Delisha Wills (Women’s Basketball)- After missing the entire 2009-2010 season due to injury, Wills notched 25 starts and averaged 10.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. She led the Conference USA in free throw percentage, shooting 82.5 from the line. Wills became the18th player in school history to score 1,000 points and will forever be remembered as one of the best players of her era at SMU. Wills also excelled in the classroom and earned Scholar-Baller for the Southwest Region

Best Record-Breaking Performance

Best Championship Performance

Courtney Webb (C-USA Women’s Soccer Quarterfinals)- In the quarterfinal round of the Conference USA Championship, goalkeeper Courtney Webb stepped up when it mattered the most. SMU and Rice played to a scoreless tie after 110 minutes as Webb recorded nine saves and forced a penalty shootout. Webb notched two more saves during penalty kicks, and also scored on SMU’s first penalty kick attempt to lead the Mustangs to a 4-2 penalty kick victory over the Owls.

Comeback Player of the Year

Marta Lesniak (Tennis)- Lesniak finished the season with a spectacular 42-7 overall record, including 18-6 against ranked opponents. The 2011 ITA All-American was named Conference USA Player of the Year and earned All-Conference USA first team honors. Lesniak was also named C-USA Player of the Month four times. She finished the season ranked No. 9 in the nation and helped the Mustangs reach the NCAA Tournament for a schoolrecord third consecutive season. Lesniak ranks second in career winning percentage and second in single season wins all-time at SMU.

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Best Female Athlete

Raquel Christian (3 Pointers)- Christian set a school record and tied the Conference USA mark with eight 3-point field goals against UTEP. After scoring 10 points in the first half, Christian really heated up in the second half, draining five three pointers. Christian went 8-of-12 from behind the arc as she finished the game with 32 points, which is 10th highest in a game at SMU.

Best Game

Soccer vs. Creighton- In the second round of the NCAA tournament, SMU twice rebounded from one-goal deficits thanks to goals by freshman forward Juan Castillo and junior midfielder Arthur Ivo and earned a 2-2 tie with Creighton. In the penaltykick shootout, SMU converted on all five of their attempts to advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament.

Best Breakthrough Athlete Zach Line (Football)- In 2009, Line was considered just a short-yardage back and only had 189 yards rushing. Just a year later, Line became SMU’s feature back and busted onto the scene. The sophomore rushed for 1,494, which ranked him 11th in the nation and recorded the second-highest single season rushing total in SMU history. Line was named First Team All-Conference USA .

Best Team

Men’s Soccer- SMU finished 16-2-2 overall and advanced to the Elite 8 round of the NCAA tournament, where they were the 5th seed overall. SMU’s magical run came to end against North Carolina as they fell just a few penalty kicks short of reaching the Final 4. However, the Mustangs were crowned Conference USA regular season champions and endured one of the best seasons in program history.

Rookie of the Year

Juan Castillo (Soccer)- Prior to coming to SMU, Castillo was second-team All American at Kingwood Park. When he arrived on the Hilltop, he was immediately inserted into the starting lineup and scored a goal in his first-ever collegiate game. Castillo tied for team lead in goals (10) and gamewinning goals (4) and was second in points (24). He was dubbed Conference USA Freshman of the Year and earned All-Conference USA Freshman Team, NSCAA Midwest Region First Team, College Soccer News All-Freshman First Team, and Goal.com All-Freshman First Team honors.

Best Coach Tim McClements (Men’s Soccer)- In his third season as head coach at SMU, McClements coached the Mustangs to one of their most successful seasons in program history. SMU finished with a 16-2-2 record and won the Conference USA regular season title. The Mustangs earned a berth in NCAA Tournament and advanced to the Elite 8.

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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TEAM: Players strive for Elite Eight again CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

For senior Arthur Ivo, recently named to the College Soccer News 2011 Preseason All-American First Team, the training goes beyond physical. “I think it’s [training] harder mentally, for me at least, because it’s a such a long summer,” he said. “I’m training by myself so I got to stay positive and stay motivated to come out here every year and make sure I’m fit, make sure I’m prepared mentally, physically and technically so I can do whatever it is that I need to do in order for us to win.” Five out of six of SMU’s top-scoring players are returning this season. The team is also welcoming seven freshmen. “Freshmen come in and compete for spots on this team and veterans need to guide the team and help build a strong relationship with the team and make the freshmen feel comfortable so they can perform

without being nervous,” said junior TJ Nelson. Freshman Aaron Smith, named 2011 Texas Gatorade Player of the Year, plans to work hard in order to end this season better than last season. “I just want to make the team better in any way I can — coming out to practice and working hard, by bringing a stronger side to the defensive and athletic side to the game,” he said. “Hopefully we can get further than the Elite Eight because that’s not good enough.” As a team, the Mustangs plan to go farther by competing harder. “As you go farther into a tournament the teams and competition are a lot harder, so the opportunities you get are a lot smaller so you got to be able to finish those,” said freshman Juan Castillo, who was named 2010 Conference USA Freshman of

2011 SMU FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

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Players TJ Nelson and Ben Hill warm-up at summer two-a-days.

the Year. The Mustangs host a preseason game Wednesday on Wescott Field at 7 p.m. against Houston Baptist.

FOOTBALL

Former Mustangs commit to NFL teams By E’LYN TAYLOR Sports Editor ejtaylor@smu.edu

After the NFL Lockout ended, former SMU student athletes Sterling Moore, Youri Yenga and Pete Fleps signed as free agents to NFL teams. Cornerback Sterling Moore signed with the Oakland Raiders. During the Raiders pre-season game against the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, Moore stood out by breaking up a pass and had a sack on back-to-back plays. In Moore’s SMU career, he played in 19 games during the 2009 and 2010 seasons, making

18 starts at cornerback. He totaled 59 tackles and three interceptions and broke up 19 passes, with a career-high of 11 coming in 2009. Linebacker Youri Yenga signed with the Atlanta Falcons. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, during training camp, Yenga made thunderous hits and appears to have picked up the base defense. Yenga started every game for SMU during his final three seasons, completing a total of 234 tackles, 25.5 for a loss of 129 yards, and 13 sacks. Pete Fleps, a three-year starter at linebacker and captain for the

Mustangs in 2010, signed with the St. Louis Rams. Fleps finished second on the team in stops last year with 123, giving him 322 for his career, 20.5 which totaled a loss of 69 yards. Off the field, he was one of 11 Conference USA players selected to the Football All-Academic Team and was a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy in 2010. Other former Mustangs to look out for are Aldrick Robinson with the Washington Redskins, Emmanuel Sanders with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Brian McCann, a Dallas Cowboy, and Shawnbrey McNeal with the San Diego Chargers.

DATE

OPPONENT/ EVENT

LOCATION

TIME

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

Oct. 1

@ TCU

Fort Worth, Texas

2:30 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.

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Arts & Entertainment

The Daily Campus CALENDAR

Stay on campus for this semester’s entertainment Meadows fall to-do list packed with performances, galleries, lectures SEPT. 2 Pollock Gallery: Artist Reception with Simen Johan Exhibit “Simen: Johen: Until the Kingdom Comes.” Location: Pollock Gallery, Hughes-Trigg Student Center Time: 5 p.m. Faculty Artist and Distinguished Alumni Recital Series: Yi Wu, Piano In commemoration of the bicentennial of Franz Liszt’s birth, distinguished Meadows alumnus Yi Wu will perform an all-Liszt recital. Location: Caruth Auditorium - Owen Arts Center Time: 8 p.m.

SEPT. 9

SEPT. 14 Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Kael Alford Kael Alford, a noted photographer, will speak on his experiences. Location: Greer Garson Theatre - Owen Arts Center Time: 6:30 p.m.

SEPT. 16 Meadows Opera Theatre: Opera Free For All- New Faces and Old Friends The Opera Free For All season opener spotlights Meadows Opera Ensemble soloists in arias, songs and scenes. Location: Bob Hope Theatre Lobby - Owen Arts Center Time: 1 p.m.

SEPT. 19 Faculty Artist and Distinguished Alumni Recital Series: Lucille Chung, Piano This program will feature Mozart’s disarmingly moving Sonata in B-flat major, K. 570 and the titanic Liszt Sonata in B minor. Location: Caruth Auditorium - Owen Arts Center Time: 8 p.m.

SEPT. 19-25 Meadows Symphony Orchestra Performance Location: Caruth Auditorium - Owen Arts Center Time: TBA

SEPT. 26-30 Brown Bag Dance Series This series is one of the most anticipated series of the year. Presented by students in the Division of Dance, the series features lunchtime performances of 10-15 original ballet, modern and jazz works. As these performances occur around lunchtime, you are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Location: Bob Hope Theatre Lobby - Owen Arts Center Times: Sept. 26 - 12 p.m. Sept. 27 - 12:30 p.m. Sept. 28 - 12 p.m. Sept. 29 - 12:30 p.m. Sept. 30 - 12 p.m.

Meadows Wind Ensemble: The MWE Plays the Classics The MWE opens the 20112012 concert season with a program of “classics” for wind ensemble. Location: Caruth Auditorium - Owen Arts Center Time: 8 p.m.

SEPT. 12 Faculty Artist and Distinguished Alumni Recital Series: Larry Palmer, Harpischord and Organ SMU organist Larry Palmer will perform harpsichord works by Couperin, Buxtehude and Poulenc. Location: Caruth Auditorium - Owen Arts Center Time: 8 p.m.

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Dancers perform “No Contact” choreographed by Jamal Jackson White during the 2010-2011 Brown Bag Series.

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MOVIE REVIEW

‘The Help’ moves easily from page to screen By CHASE WADE A&E Editor cwade@smu.edu

It is often very hard to make a good book into a good movie, just ask the people who made “The DaVinci Code.” However, there is sometimes an exception to this rule, particularly in the case of this summer’s best movie, “The Help.” Adapted from Kathryn Stockett’s mega-hit book of the same name, “The Help,” follows a young journalist, Skeeter Phelan, as she embarks on a crusade to tell the stories of the maids in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi. Leading the cast of stellar actors is none other than one of the summer’s biggest stars, Emma Stone. Stone, a mainstay of teenage comedies, finally gets her breakout role as the snappy young Skeeter. After graduating from Ole Miss, something none of her friends did, Skeeter returns back to her roots in Jackson, hoping to make it as a writer. Her first job comes from the Jackson Journal,

when she gets chosen to write the “Ms. Myrna,” beat, the paper’s domestic advice column. However, after receiving an encouraging letter from a wise editor at Harper & Roe, Ms. Phelan finally discovers what she wants to write about – the help. Skeeter first reaches out to Abileen, her friend Elizabeth’s maid. Abileen is played stoically by none other than Viola Davis. Davis leaves nothing on the screen, and her performance as the heartbroken, yet determined maid is nothing short of Oscarworthy. Davis magically knows when to make her audience laugh, and when to make her audience cry, both of which she does quite often. Shortly after Skeeter and Abileen get together, Abileen convinces her outspoken friend, Minnie Jackson to follow suit. Minnie, played by Octavia Spencer, complements Abileen perfectly. Just like Emma Stone, Octavia uses her role to show Hollywood just how great of an actress she is. When both Minnie and Abileen are together in a scene, cinematic perfection

follows. There has never been a pair of actresses who fit so well together since Thelma & Louise. Perhaps the movie’s biggest surprise comes from Bryce Dallas Howard and her role as the villain Hillie Holbrook. With high hair and an evil scowl, Holbrook uses fear and gossip to get her way. Hoping to pass an initiative that would force maids to have their own bathroom, Holbrook is the devil in a blue dress. Much of the movie’s comedic relief comes from the on-going story line between Minnie Jackson, Hillie Holbrook, and Ms. Jackson’s special pie. Running a refreshingly lengthy 137 minutes, “The Help” has numerous subplots that help drive the story along. The best of these come from Minnie Jackson and the friendship she creates with the town cast-off, Celia Foote, played by Jessica Chastain. Ms. Foote finds herself banished from Jackson’s social events after marrying Johnny Foote, who was once the boyfriend to none other than Hillie Holbrook herself. In comparison to the book, “The Help’s” feature length

adaption may take a few different turns, but the ultimate destination is still the same. Directed by Kathryn Stockett’s longtime friend, Tate Taylor, the film’s scenes are a tad bit short, but with the bulk of information Taylor was given in Stockett’s novel, the first-time director did an admirable job. However, Taylor sometimes failed to show exactly how much danger Skeeter and the maids were in while writing the book, if the only consequence was a mean look from Hillie Holbrook, why were they being so careful? Taylor failed to setup Jackson as the tense climate it was in the early 1960s. Set during the backdrop of one of America’s most exciting times, “The Help” is deceptively heavy just as it is light. Tinged with racism and backward thinking, “The Help” is a history book with heart. Refusing to join the ranks of other bestsellers gone broke at the box office, “The Help” does its original book justice, using it merely as a blueprint to build one hell of a movie.

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Octavia Spencer, right, and Viola Davis are shown in a scene from “The Help.”

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Emma Stone is shown in a scene from “The Help.”

ENTERTAINMENT

A&E editor suggests top five places to cool off in the Metroplex With almost 40 straight days of 100-degree weather, SMU students are looking for cool, affordable ways to spend the end of their summer vacations. Housing everything from great exhibits to stellar shows, the DFW Metroplex is the perfect place to cool down.

KIMBALL ART MUSEUM Nestled in Fort Worth’s impressive Art District, the Kimball Art Museum’s premiere exhibit this summer comes from

none other than Picasso himself. In the exhibit titled “Picasso and Braque: The Cubist Experiment,” the Kimball features a multitude of paintings from the two artists. If cubism isn’t your preferred style, the Kimball plays hosts to an exciting permanent collection of famous artwork along smaller exhibits like “Titan’s La Bella Woman in a Blue Dress.”

array of activities and attractions for visitors of any age. Hosting its traditional “Late Night,” the DMA stays open extra hours as it hosts a different theme night each week. On Friday, the museum will be having a “Clue-inspired,” night that will encourage guests to learn more about its exhibits, as well as solve mysteries around the museum.

DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART No stranger to fun summers, the Dallas Museum of Art has an

STUDIO MOVIE GRILL

This movie theater is nothing but a traditional oasis to beat the summer heat. In fact, much of the movie theater’s earlier success was due to the fact that the theater was one of the only air-conditioned buildings in town. Today, Studio Movie Grill offers patrons the chance to see a great movie as well as have a good meal. With big leather seats and a diverse menu, SMG is the perfect way to spend a lazy summer night.

DALLAS WORLD AQUARIUM What better place to stay cool than in a building full of water? What started as an old warehouse in downtown Dallas has now turned into one of the country’s best aquariums. The Dallas World Aquarium features an exotic collection of marine and mammal life that are all housed indoors. While the admission can be somewhat pricey, in this heat, it’s worth every penny.

NORTH PARK CENTRE This massive mall boasts every store you could ever want, and the best part is that it is all indoors. Packed with stores that cater to both seekers of luxury and seekers of cheap finds, this shopping mall is a shopping lover’s paradise. If shopping isn’t your thing and you are looking for some tasty finds instead, this place is still for you. With a full food court and over a dozen sit-down restaurants, North Park Centre has something for everyone.

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OBITUARIES

SMU mourns loss of donors, Dallas philanthropists

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Bill Clements died in late May.

Bill Clements SMU Trustee Emeritus Bill Clements died May 29 at the age of 94 after a brief hospital stay. According to a statement by his family, Clements had been ill for several months and was still in a deep state of grieving after the sudden death of his son, who was shot and killed by a neighbor last year. At SMU, Clements gave gifts in support of the engineering, theology, mathematics and history. He endowed the Clements Department of History and the Clements Center for Southwest Studies. Clements and his wife Rita were also instrumental in acquiring and rebuilding SMUin-Taos. “His legacy as a business leader, public official and supporter of SMU will stand the test of time,” SMU President R. Gerald Turner said in a formal statement. “He was a member of the SMU community for more than 70 years and he will be greatly missed.”

Clements also served as the chairman of the board from 19671973 and then again from 1983 to 1986, most famously during the university’s “Pony-Gate” scandal. The Dallas native was also one of the most prominent Texas oilmen. He founded SEDCO in 1947, the world’s largest offshore drilling company. Clements has also been credited as the “father of the modern Republican Party in Texas.” He served as the governor of Texas for two terms, though not consecutively. He was the first Republican to be voted into the Governor’s office since Reconstruction. “It is somewhat fitting that he died Memorial Day weekend since he so appreciated the opportunities he had to serve his state and country,” Clements’ family said in a statement quoted by the Associated Press.

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Nancy Hamon died in late July at the age of 92.

Nancy Hamon Dallas philanthropist Nancy Blackburn Hamon died July 30 at the age of 92. As an art patron and Dallas civic leader, Hamon was a major donor to the Dallas Opera House, Dallas Zoological Society, SMU, the Dallas Museum of Art and many other cultural organizations in Dallas. Hamon’s contributions to SMU include her primary gift of $5 million to establish the Jake and Nancy Hamon Arts Library in the Meadows School of the Arts. Additionally, she gave $1 million to the Dean’s Discretionary Fund of the Meadows School of the Arts. Mrs. Hamon gave $1 million to create the Jake and Nancy Hamon Galleries exhibition space at the Museum. Most recently, in 2009, she contributed to the renovation of the Meadows Museum Plaza and to the acquisition of a sculpture by contemporary Spanish artist Jaume Plensa

The Recital Hall at the Winspear Opera House was also named in honor of her. “Nancy Hamon’s impact on the arts at SMU and in Dallas was profound,” said SMU President R. Gerald Turner in the university’s official statement. “Her personality was a force of nature that made her a natural leader. She will be missed by all of us, but her legacy as an arts visionary is secure.” Born in San Antonio, Hamon attended the University of Texas at Austin. In 1949 she married Jake Hamon, the owner of Hamon Operating Company, an oil and gas company, and moved to Dallas. She became the president of the company after her husband died in 1985. Hamon served on the executive board of SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts and received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from SMU in 2000.

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Charles Wyly died in a car accident Aug. 7.

Charles Wyly Dallas leader and philanthropist Charles Wyly died Aug.7 in a car accident in Colorado. At SMU, Wyly served on the Executive Board of the Cox School of Business since 1998. He was also a founding member of the Board of Directors of the John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies in SMU’s Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences. His gifts to SMU exceeded $3 million, including $1 million to establish the Charles Wyly Professor of Management Information Sciences Endowment at the Cox School. Wyly was also a member of the Cox School’s campaign committee from 1996 to 2002. He provided the Cox School with software and services totaling $1 million for information technology and operations management. As a member of the Tower Center Board since 1992, he supported the Center through

gifts to The John Goodwin Tower Distinguished Chair in International Politics and National Security, as well as the Tower Center Medal of Freedom. Wyly also supported the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award, presented by the Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility, as well as the Meadows School of the Arts’ annual benefit concert and the SMU Mustang Club. “Charles Wyly was a generous donor and leader whose entrepreneurial skills and civicmindedness inspired students to think creatively in business and use their success to serve their communities,” said SMU President R. Gerald Turner in an official statement. “We know that his influence continues through the quality of education he supported, guiding generations to come.” Compiled by Ashley Withers and Sarah Kramer.

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Richter students study migration in Spain “We looked at various facets of the migration issue in Spain: what was motivating While many students spent their people to seek asylum in Spain summers on the beach soaking up from Africa? How many the sun, two SMU juniors spent people were coming? What their time researching African countries were they from?” Warner, a junior premedical migration patterns in Spain. Hannah Bliss and Lashlee student, said. Warner travelled to Spain as Bliss and Warner conducted part of the Richter International interviews, procured Fellowship Program, which background reading, and allows University Honor students consulted pertinent NGOs to better the chance to research understand “the process international projects. for these The Paul K. migrants and Evelyn E. and refugees Cook Richter in finding Memorial housing, Funds fund jobs, and the Richter healthcare.” “We International —Hannah Bliss visited Fellowship Richter Scholar Program that offices and spoke with made Bliss and Warner’s trip immigrants possible. Second, third and fourth to gain a true understanding of year students in the University daily life as a migrant within Honors Program can apply for Spanish borders,” Bliss said. the fellowship. Although Bliss and Warner SMU is one of 12 schools enjoyed travelling throughout offering Richter Fellowships. the country, both found that As Richter scholars, Bliss interacting with African and Warner conducted research immigrants was the best part on African immigrants in the of their trip. Spanish cities of Madrid, Ceuta “It was a phenomenal and Valencia. feeling to put a face to the issue Bliss, a political science and that we were studying and to accounting major, hoped to learn about the immigrants’ gain “a more comprehensive families, home countries, understanding of the way refugees and experiences in moving to are viewed in the Spanish culture Spain,” Warner said. as well as . . . [how] African “Oftentimes, the simple migrants begin to affect Spanish question ‘where are you from?’ society.” can have powerful effects on She hoped that along with people. For many immigrants, gaining information and research the idea that someone wants to this topic, she could “find know their story and genuinely compassion for the people we cares about their roots is a were meeting along the way and wonderful thing,” Bliss said. the hardships they encounter as immigrants.”

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Associate News Editor pboh@smu.edu

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Oftentimes, the simple question ‘where are you from?’ can have powerful effects on people.

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SMU-area representative will co-chair super debt committee By JESSICA HUSEMAN Politics Editor jhuseman@smu.edu

House Speaker John Boehner recently selected Dallas Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R) to co-chair of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction – the bipartisan, bicameral panel tasked with finding at least $1.2 trillion in cuts by late November. This is a large step for Hensarling, who has made a concerted effort in recent years to advance his standing in the House. In a statement released on his website, Hensarling said he was “honored” to be chosen by Boehner, and admitted that Americans were “understandably frightened about their economic future” because of low employment and a fluctuating stock market.

“The debt crisis is a legitimate threat to our nation’s future, and the American people cannot afford to wait any longer. Everyone can agree that we must stop spending money we don’t have, and the time to act is now,” Hensarling said. Hensarling will represent House Republicans along with Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.). Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appointed Sens. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) to represent Senate Republicans. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced his picks for the panel yesterday. They are Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Foreign Relations

Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray (D-Wash.). Nancy Pelosi selected James Clyburn (D-S.C.); Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), top Democrat on the Budget Committee; and Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.). The committee faces low expectations given the intense national political climate. This is flamed by the fact that all six GOP selections are stridently anti-tax, which may make compromise difficult. Democratic picks are also causing a stir, particularly the appointment of Murray, who is currently serving as the head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the fundraising group responsible for getting Senate

Democrats elected. In a written statement, Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee, said her appointment showed “absolute proof that Democrats are not serious about deficit reduction,” and “the select committee is no place for someone whose top priority is fundraising and politics.” Reid and White House Spokesman Jay Carney have both defended the pick and said criticism was unfounded. The committee is expected to decide on the cuts by Nov. 23, and both chambers must vote on the proposal by Dec. 23. If the committee cannot reach a decision, across-theboard cuts to federal spending will begin taking substantial funding from defense and healthcare spending.

INTERNATIONAL

Student witnessed eruption of London riots By SARAH KRAMER Managing Editor skramer@smu.edu

Four days after police killed a 29-year-old man, arson and looting continue as riots spread from London to other cities in England, including Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol and Nottingham. Within two days, more than 170 people were arrested after police shot and killed Mark Duggan, a London citizen, according to the BBC. Junior Luke Friedman witnessed the onset of the riots as he was leaving a futball (soccer) match in Tottenham on Aug. 6. As he headed towards the Seven Sisters underground stop, he heard loud shouting. “When I could finally see what was making the noise I saw a big mass of [Black British] protesting

the death of Mark Duggan,” he said. “When I passed it was still light out and the protest was still peaceful.” As in most protests, the crowd was holding signs that said, “What about his family” and “We want answers.” Friedman also said that police were near the scene in case violence erupted from the protest. “The atmosphere was electric,” he said. “The crowd was simply chanting that they wanted justice in the aftermath of the death of Mark.” Friedman, who is currently studying abroad in Oxford, was unaware that what he had witnessed in Tottenham had turned into a violent riot until he made it back to his dorm. Now, over a week after the initial protests erupted in Tottenham,

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In this Aug. 8 file photo, police arrest a man for looting in Clapham Junction in south London, as violence and looting spread across some of London’s most impoverished neighborhoods, with youth setting fire to shops and vehicles in the city that will host next summer’s Olympic Games.

more than 3,100 people have been arrested and five people have been

killed, according to the BBC.

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But why are the fountains still on? It’s over 100 degrees and it has been for days. As we drove through Texas on our way back to school, we noticed signs of the serious drought. The grass has brown patches and signs asking for volunteers to turn off their water. But then, we reached our oasis. As we drove down the Boulevard, the landscape finally changed. The grass was a brilliant green and everywhere we turned a fountain was flowing. The drought has clearly hit everywhere in the state...except SMU. Is this what our increase in tuition pays for? Green grass and beautiful refreshing fountains? And what about SMU’s increased environmental efforts? We are all encouraged to recycle, recycle, recycle, but it seems that conserving water in drought would also be important to the “Green” movement. It seems rather paradoxical that we promote innovation and creativity through the Lyle School of Engineering’s Living Village project, yet, we are too concerned with our pretty campus. A quote by SMU President R. Gerald Turner hangs on the wall of The Daily Campus office, “Life’s too short to go to school on an ugly campus,” and clearly we are upholding this even when the rest of the state is encouraged to cut back. But this is not the first time SMU has shown an unwillingness to partner with the environment. Last year when Engineering Without Borders hosted a World Water Day event, SMU only conceded to turning off the main fountain for one hour. One hour...on a day dedicated to raise awareness about the necessity of water and how wasteful we can be in this country. And, only the main fountain. What about the other fountains found throughout campus? Though it was nice to come back to school to see the lush green landscaping in front of Dallas Hall as well as the new trees planted on SMU Boulevard, it appears SMU focuses a little too much on the external. Yes, the beauty of one’s campus can be a reflection of a thriving academic environment, it can also boost the stereotypes that SMU students often face. So SMU, while we know we have many projects and celebrations drawing visitors to campus, we should probably consider joining the rest of the state in conserving water and doing all we can in this drought. It’s a new year and we are welcoming our centennial class, why not encourage this new generation to actually be conscious of what we throw away, how much water we use and how many lights we keep on when we head to class?

considering that when these firstyears get their degrees four years from now, they’ll be graduating at nearly the same point a century ago that classes first began at SMU. In 1915 when Dallas Hall first opened its doors, the school and the city surrounding it were certainly a bit different than they are today. It’s funny to imagine what living on or around campus must have been like in 1915. Almost a hundred years ago the entire campus was housed solely in Dallas Hall (along with a bank and barbershop, of all things). Memories of misadventures in first-year halls like Boaz or McElvaney that might seem so universal among most of this generation’s students would be

completely foreign to SMU’s first students. And, a hundred years ago you could forget about taking the highway to navigate the city. The stretch of the road from downtown to Mockingbird wouldn’t open until 1952, and before that, the idea of Central Expressway was barely a budding idea among city planners. Do you think that when SMU’s original undergraduate students first walked on campus they would have guessed that the school would eventually extend from Hillcrest to Central Expressway and from Mockingbird almost to Lovers Lane? Or that the school would climb U.S. News and World Report’s rankings to be the 56th best university in the nation? Moreover, do you think they would have predicted that the Cox School of Business and Meadows School of the Arts would grow into the nationally renowned institutions that they are. And for that matter, would anyone living in Dallas a hundred years ago believe that this city alone would be the home of a presidential library,

much less our own school? I wonder if SMU’s first president Robert S. Hyer would have believed us if we told him that we would eventually grow to include the Meadows Museum with its beautiful art collections or Ford Stadium, a venue so huge that it was capable of seating over 35,000 fans who came to watch the Mustangs face off against TCU last football season. Indeed, both the incoming freshman class as well as all other current students are fortunate to be attending SMU now of all times. We’ve all been granted innumerable opportunities as SMU has grown over the past few years. It’s nothing short of astounding to think that the school can attract people to come and speak to the community like astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson through the Tate Lecture Series or U.S. Senator John McCain through the John G. Tower Center for Political Studies. There’s no shortage of opportunities and events to take advantage of here at SMU, and freshmen would be wise to take

note of all the different groups and activities they can get involved with at school. The Honors Program offers opportunities for independent research through the Richter Foundation, and the SMU Abroad program offers chances to travel and learn all across the globe. And if there’s not a student group on campus for your particular interest (which seems unlikely at this point) you’re free to start your own. So many of these opportunities would have simply been nonexistent for SMU’s original students. The SMU community has grown tremendously over the past century and it’s exciting to think about where the second century might take the school, but for now I think it’s vitally important for current students to take advantage of all the amazing opportunities they have standing before them. You’ll only be here for a short four years; do yourself a favor and take it all in while you still have the time! Brandon Bub is a sophomore majoring in English. He can be reached for comment at bbub@smu.edu

Freshman looks Senior makes ahead to school lasting memories As we embark as future decisionCONTRIBUTOR makers, we all on a new journey, a could develop an certain fear eludes our hope-derived appreciation for the confidence. The other side of the safe haven of home conflict. The tools has disappeared in for that goal may be place of lengthy as easy as walking essays, a new social across the hall. American scene and too many Rahfin Faruk extracurricular novelist, Ralph activities to count. Ellison, said it best Worries of the unknown when he stated, “Education is all accumulate, no matter how a matter of building bridges.” miniscule. The worries of a For a class touted for its future career, next semester’s historical significance, it is our workload and hints of a difficult duty to carry SMU into the next professor are all balanced out by century with a bold vision. When the worries of what to buy for the we received our acceptance letters, dorm, what to pack for sporadic most of us knew SMU was the Texas weather and the endless school for us. It has the traditions, battle between Macs and PCs. culture and ‘killer’ mascot needed Often, in this struggle, we lose to call itself an elite university. track of what makes us, us. Our As the torch is handed to us, we niche in high school – captain should not fret. Some of our fears are already of the football team, science fair enthusiast or star pianist – can unwarranted. SMU graduates still be utilized. Sports teach do very well on the full-time job leadership and formulaic thought, market, consistently outpacing science fosters groundbreaking the national averages for research and patience, and music employment and average salary soothes the soul and entertains in almost every discipline. That billions. means that the extracurricular Thus, college, at its best, is choices and options at SMU an opportunity to expand our are equitable to the merit of the horizons and develop different classroom. perspectives. The intellectual With little fear, we can move and cultural diversity at SMU towards the politically abused is unparalleled across most of term: hope. But, our hope is the nation. We should seize the different from the hope sold chance to become well-rounded at the ballot box. We single handedly control what kind of people. This is the time to step out of individuals we will become in our comfort zones to truly prosper four years. It is our choice if we as educated adults that have civic want to accept the challenges of virtue. The Class of 2015 should academic achievement, diversity become not only students that and livelihood. There is no doubt walk across the stage together, that we will deliver as the lessons but also friends that have created of our past and decisions in the a community. present allow us to carry the Excelling in the classroom torch of our alma mater to great only meets half our burden. As places. we look ahead, there is no better ambition than meeting all our Rahfin Faruk is an incoming peers and learning their stories. freshman at SMU. He can be reached Tolerance breeds understanding; for comment at rfaruk@smu.edu.

Three years go by three years. CONTRIBUTOR extremely fast. Countless memories We seniors know are tucked away inside the cracks between the this. We are aware. Even as we moved cement blocks of the our stuff in to our first sidewalks. dorm room, entered our Laughter and tears first college classroom, have been stored inside received our first the tiny folds of bark syllabus, made our on the trees that we Lydia Kapp first college friends, pass everyday. Boulevarded for the first Hopes dashed. time, joined our first organization, Hopes attained. and etc. etc. etc. first first first, we Oh how many times our feet have understood. clicked along the floors of our halls! Even if for no other reason than Or clapped with urgency those days that adults always told us prior, we were running late (guilty). “It’ll speed by, just wait and see,” We’ve grown up here. We’ve made a home here. we understood. But wallowing in the knowledge Whether it is a nice one or a of time’s rapidity means missing frustrating one has been largely its ephemeral sweetness: the our choice, but nevertheless it is a compilation of every single beautiful home. Yet the present moment tells us present moment threaded together we already face our final year. to fashion who we are. Thus we throw ourselves into Life is ephemeral, yes. It goes by each year as it comes. Freshman. extremely fast. Perhaps, however, we should be Sophomore. Junior... Senior... grateful for this fact: time’s rapidity Wait. Really? Senior year? makes it all the more precious. Already? That sounds a little crazy. Okay, no it actually doesn’t, This senior year, we have the because we definitely have lived chance to savor what we love most through three years of classes, of our time-well-spent. struggles, battles, victories, friends One more year wherein every made and lost, grades made and lost single beautiful-terrifying-awfuland pretty much hilarity-a-plenty. hilarious-devastating-awesomeSo it’s not crazy. But it is. But ridiculous-fantastic-stressful-busysleepless-wonderful-elegant-casualit’s not. Yes. Whatever our desire for stability, exceptional college moment is as we are nevertheless caught in the memorable as the next. midst of several paradoxes: We are We may not know what the excited for the year/We are excited future holds, but we do know what to graduate. to cherish. We have been made We are interested in our classes aware. Not by others telling us so, and do not want them to end/We but by living. So let’s do it. Let’s stand in the cannot wait until they are over when we get to apply them. midst of lovely uncertainty and We count our friends among enjoy it in all its fullness. The time to live is now. the dearest people of our lives/We are intrigued to think what beloved fellows we have yet to meet. Lydia Kapp is a senior majoring We are terrified of the future/We in Theater and Spanish. She can be delight in imagining what exquisite reached for comment at lkapp@smu. possibilities may become realities... edu. Blasted uncertainty! What is next? SMU has been our home for

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Ashley Withers and Sarah Kramer are seniors majoring in journalism. They can be reached for comment at awithers@smu. edu and skramer@smu.edu respectively.

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DECORATIONS

Easy ways to make your dorm room cute, comfy By SHELBY FOSTER Style Editor slfoster@smu.edu

Moving to college brings a lot of firsts, including the first space that is entirely your own. Your college dorm room is more than just a bedroom. It quickly evolves into a living room, a dining room, a movie room, or the place to lounge with new friends until the wee hours of the morning. With all this traffic and multi-use, your room should be the ultimate statement of your personality. Since dorm rooms usually start out pretty bare and bland, give it a burst of color with bright bedding. Printed or solid, one color or five, the combinations are endless. PBTeen has been a go-to for years among the college bound, but try to mix and match their sets rather than purchasing an all-in-one. Don’t be afraid to mix patterns, either. Pair their Simple Stripe Favorite Tee Sheet Set ($32-$129, pbteen. com) with the Big Dot Matelasse Duvet ($149, pbteen.com). And the more pillows, the merrier. Your bed will be your favorite lounge spot and it should be comfortable. Mix a variety of colors to create a perfect thrown-together look. Also, if you can wait until September, Missoni for Target will give your interiors a whole new burst of chic.

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Dorm rooms are often uninviting when you first move in. However, a few easy and colorful purchases can make it feel more like home.

The great Italian design house is famous for their colorful zigzag prints on everything from laundry bags to quilted throws. The line will launch online and in stores Sept. 13. If you go overboard with the pillows, you can spice up a simple futon. There are plenty of places near SMU where you can get a futon such as Best Buy, Target or Walmart. Although you may think your dorm room is too small for a futon, it actually is a great investment. Depending on the way you organize your room, you may find you have more than enough space to work with.

However, if you find you need more space, try lofting your bed. Though the height may take some getting used to, your dorm room will feel more like home if you put a futon under one of the lofted beds. Under the other bed, you can put both sets of drawers and a mini fridge (for all the Red Bulls you will need). College requires some studying, too — an organized, streamlined

desk will help send you to the top of the dean’s list. For a cohesive environment, go

for desk accessories in one color. Achieve this look with poppin. com’s bundles in magenta, orange, or pool blue ($25, poppin.com).

West Elm also has a lacquer set in peridot yellow ($9-$79, West Elm Mockingbird Station). And because your wall needs a little love too, snag a Jonathan Adler magnetic board to make your photos, to-do lists, and syllabi really pop ($16.95, jonathanadler. com). Keep track of important tests, meetings, and events with a practical and chic planner. Lilly Pulitzer’s are known for its cheerful pages and fun stickers ($24.95, lillypulitzer. com or McCartney’s University Spirit) and will keep your busy life wrapped up in one preppy package.

If you are more of a plain-jane gal, stop by the SMU bookstore and pick up a planner by Gallery Leather Co. ($24, Barnes and Noble), which are filled with crisp white pages just waiting to be filled with your social (and academic) agenda. Bed, Bath & Beyond also sells monthly or weekly dry erase calendars to hang on your wall. Staying organized and keeping your schedule straight will prove to be very helpful during your first year. Give your room the finishing touch with posters and art that fit your interests. SMU’s annual poster sale is during the first week of classes in Hughes-Trigg Student Center and serves up endless options to complete your room. If posters are not up your alley, you can always get a generic bulletin board at Michael’s and decorate the border with a cute ribbon. If you don’t have time for a doit-yourself project, Lilly Pulitzer sells a cute alternative in a variety of patterns. Bulletins boards are a good way of incorporating family photos to keep your parents happy, while including pictures of friends old and new. The most important thing to remember about decorating your dorm room is to make sure that it represents you.

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