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All that jazz

Avoid the freshmen 15

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Meet student body officers

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Student paper walks out

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MONDAY

AUGUST 20, 2012

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VIRUS

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An operations manager at Dallas Executive Airport helps hold up a map of Dallas County that highlights areas targeted for spraying.

West Nile visits Park Cities TASHIKA VARMA Editor in Chief tvarma@smu.edu SIDNEY HOLLINGSWORTH / The Daily Campus

SMU President R. Gerald Turner speaks to first year students at Convocation in McFarlin Auditorium.

First years stride with tradition JAN ANDERSON Contributing Writer janderson@smu.edu SMU welcomed 320 transfer students and over 1,400 members of the Class of 2016 and a number of new faculty members, in a tradition-laden ceremony Sunday. The faculty wore robes whose design is not dissimilar from those worn for centuries at Oxford and Cambridge. The new Mustangs, like thousands before them, processed two-by-two through historic Dallas Hall from back to front, carefully avoiding stepping on the seal. Over 20 blue-robed alumni marshals, alumni who have children among the entering class, stood guard around the seal to avoid an errant step derailing a student’s plan to graduate with her or his class. As new students exited Dallas Hall and processed to the ceremonies in McFarlin Auditorium, they were greeted by cheering continuing students, residence hall staff, parents and other relatives. As they prepared to move up the steps of the auditorium, many stopped to greet a real Mustang.

For Peruna IX, who only began his mascot duties in the middle fall semester last year, this was his first Convocation too. While Peruna refused to speak on the record, it did seem that he had his eye on the green grass of the Main Quad lawn. Like nearly a century of students before them, the new Mustangs took their seats in McFarlin and then stood for the processional and the invocation by Stephen Rankin, chaplain and minister to the university. When they were once again seated, Paul Ludden, provost and vice president of University Affairs, introduced Caren Prothro, chair of the Board of Trustees; Faculty Senate President Steven Edwards and student body President Alex Mace who each spoke in turn. Prothro said, that the Board of Trustees pledged, “to strive to make wise decisions.” Edwards encouraged the new faculty to become involved in the life of the University, offered words of encouragement to parents and challenged the new students to take charge of their education, saying, “be changed and change

those around you,” and concluded by adding that the faculty was eager to help students achieve their dreams. Mace encouraged the first years and transfers to become involved in student organizations and to “support our athletes” by attending games. Mace’s closing advice was to “read widely, speak boldly and drink deeply of what SMU has to offer you.” One of the many things SMU has to offer is great entertainment provided by students at the Meadows School of the Arts, some of whom, and many of them first years, arrived on campus early to practice “Ballade to the Moon” and “Varsity” with which the Meadows Convocation Chorus captivated the audience. Though some wondered how different SMU President R. Gerald Turner’s remarks would be from his speech last year, he chose not to recycle last year’s. Instead Turner focused on both university traditions and that many people are investing in the new students. While he did mention the

seven billion dollar boost the Dallas economy gets from SMU’s presence, he also mentioned other ways students can provide a return on the investment made in them, mainly be giving to others as has been given to them. And as he quoted from the prophet Micah, “what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” In closing Wes K. Waggoner, the dean of Undergraduate Admission and executive director of Enrollment Services revealed that this entering class has for the first time in over a decade more men than women, a rare thing in modern academia. Students appreciated the input from top university brass. For many, it was their first on-campus university experience. “I am a first year. Convocation was really special today. While we were walking through Dallas Hall, it hit me that we are really starting college right now,” Michelle Vogler, a pre-business major, said.

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SMU and University Park have been feeling the effects of the West Nile virus with three recent cases in University Park. “It’s something I’ve never really had to think about before, but now I am having to consider taking precautions,” senior Mallory Presutti said. “It’s scary, I’ve already been bitten by mosquitos just moving in this weekend.” The West Nile virus has been in the United States since summer 1999 and can infect humans, birds, mosquitoes, horses and a few other animals. The virus is transferred most easily through mosquito bites. Most people who are infected with West Nile will not show any symptoms. Only 20 percent of people will have mild symptoms like fever, headache and body aches. The more severe symptoms are headaches, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis. About one in 150 people will develop the severe symptoms. It is rare that deaths occur from this virus. The SMU Health Center will test and care for anybody who suspects they are infected with West Nile. Some students are concerned about the West Nile virus. “I’m worried about the amount of people being infected

by the West Nile in Dallas, but it will not affect the amount of time I spend outside on campus,” senior Tomin Kozhimala said. Because of the amount of cases in Dallas, the city of University Park has been spraying for mosquitos. There has been aerial and ground spraying on Thursday, but additional mosquito spraying was cancelled due to Dallas County wanting to evaluate the need for further spraying. An updated schedule of aerial will be available on Aug. 20 at http:// www.uptexas.org. There has been controversy over the aerial spraying and what it means to the surrounding community. Southern Methodist University Associate Professor Brian Zoltowski spoke to CBS 11 about the issue saying “If you ever take Raid and spray on a bug, they basically drop to the ground. That is what they [the spraying] are designed to do. They basically stop their ability to move.” Zoltowski explained that these chemicals have been sprayed on yards for years for pest control. He continued to say that the amount the city will be spraying will kill mosquitoes, bees and fish, but will not harm humans and pets. “I weigh around 70 kilograms which means I would need to consume 400 grams for this to be harmful to me. In one acre of land, they are only going to spray 20 grams,” Zoltowski said to CBS.

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Williamson Slack and Alex Ussery, honors students, study on a whiteboard in the Scholars Den. SIDNEY HOLLINGSWORTH / The Daily Campus

Members of SMU’s Mustang Heroes, a service organization, greet first years at Night at the Club.

First years find campus niches TASHIKA VARMA Editor in Chief tvarma@smu.edu

Students filled Moody Coliseum Saturday evening for SMU’s annual Night at the Club. Night at the Club is a club fair tailored to first-year students put on by Student Activities and New Student Orientation and Student Support. “Night at the club is such a fabulous way to learn about all

the organizations on campus,” junior Savannah Stephens said. After the first years returned from Mustang Corral, students headed over to Moody Coliseum for an opportunity to learn about student organizations as well have fun with games, food, prizes and more. Some students were still reeling in excitement from Mustang Corral. “Mustang Corral is something everyone should do,” first year Blake Ann Seeker said.

“The leaders did a great job, but I’m excited to be back at SMU and to learn about all the organizations.” Student organizations from Student Senate to Student Foundation to College Democrats and College Republicans were there telling students about their organizations and how to get involved. Some other organizations in attendance were a

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Scholars’ Den hosts art contest LEILA MUSTAFA Chief Copy Editor lmustafa@smu.edu

The Scholars’ Den Council is exhibiting student and faculty artists in the Scholars’ Den on the bottom floor of Clements Hall. Any form of art will be considered, including sculpture, painting, photography, hanging or free-standing. The art will be on display for at least one semester and will include the artist’s name, the name of the work,

the medium, date, and an optional description. The Scholars’ Den is a study area for University Honors Program Students, BBA Scholars, Dedman Scholars, Engineering Fellows, Hilltop Scholars, Hyer Society Scholars, Meadows Scholars, International Scholars, New Century Scholars, Mustang Academic Bridge Scholars, Hunt Scholars and President Scholars. The aim is to promote intellectual interaction and with this exhibit, creative interaction

as well. “It will add a nice touch to the Scholars’ Den,” President Scholar Dennis Takeda said. “The exhibit will make it a more elegant workspace for all of us.” In order to be considered for the Fall 2012 exhibition, artists must send in a completed submission form and a photo of the work by Sept. 14. Contact Scholars’ Den Council representative Rachel Stonecipher at rstoneciph@smu.edu for a submission form.

HEALTH

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MONDAY ■ AUGUST 20, 2012 FITNESS

How to avoid gaining weight in college RACHEL LIECK BRYCE Contributing Writer rachel@classpilatesstudio.com We have all heard the cliche about students starting college and coming home with an infamous amount of weight gain during their first year of college, also known as the “Freshman 15.” Sadly, it’s not an urban legend. Many students, particuarly women, who struggle with their weight as adults trace those first extra pounds back to college. A time when they chose to enjoy their newfound freedom from parental supervision by ingesting an extra 400 or more calories a day. Chalk it up to the all-you-caneat cafeteria food, late night study sessions that always seem to feature pizza or candy and the still offlimits but somehow perpetually available adult beverages. College is the first time most people have any independence from their parents. They have to wake themselves up, or not, in time to get to class. They have to get their work done on time. They get to decide how they spend their weekends. And they get to decide what and when they eat. Unfortunately, if that independence isn’t reined in by

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Staying physically active is one of the best ways to prevent weight gain.

strong self-discipline, it can wreak havoc on one’s health. Right now, as a college student with a respectable metabolism, it’s the time to lock in healthy habits and break the bad ones that will weigh you down and fill

you with regret much sooner than you think. Maintaining a healthy weight has three main components: proper sleep habits, good nutrition and physical activity. I know. You are in college.

Having any one of those, let alone all three, seems next to impossible. But it’s not. In fact, they each feed off one another. Getting enough rest will help you eat better, and both of those

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give you the energy to be physically active, which helps you sleep better. It’s a virtuous cycle. I’ll leave the sleep hygiene and proper nutrition to the experts in those fields. My field is physical fitness. One of the reasons many college students may stop exercising is that the activities that kept them fit in high school are no longer a part of their lives. But just because you don’t have cheerleading, dance or tennis team practice anymore doesn’t mean there is nothing else out there to keep you active. In fact, college actually opens up a new world of physical activity. First, most campuses offer several different kinds of intramural teams that you can get involved in almost immediately. Many even offer PE classes for credit that can teach you a new sport. Take advantage of being surrounded by young, energetic, adventurous friends who are probably willing to try something new with you. Always make sure to include core strengthening in your regular workout regimen. Pilates, the fitness system invented by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, offers amazing core and all-over strengthening, as well as

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increased flexibility. Many athletes find that Pilates is an excellent cross-training system and gives them added stability and strength that improves their performance and stamina. Not to mention it is also a favorite of many celebrities, such as Matt Damon, Miley Cyrus and Emily Blunt. Physical activity not only helps improve fitness and burn calories, but it has an added bonus for students. It increases blood flow to the brain which can actually improve academic performance. Multiple studies have shown the benefits of physical activity on memory, focus, problem-solving and test-taking. Rather than pulling an allnighter and downing a pot of coffee, take a Pilates class or go for a run. You may not fully appreciate it right now, but you will probably never be as fit as you are today. The people who are living healthy lifestyles are the ones who established good health habits early and made them part of their daily lives. There’s no reason that can’t be you. Rachael Lieck Bryce is the coowner of Classic Pilates (www. classicpilatesstudio.com) and a certified Pilates instructor.

TUESDAY August 21

WEDNESDAY August 22

THURSDAY August 23

Let’s Talk About It at 7 p.m. in McFarlin Auditorium.

Women’s Center’s Open House from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Women’s Center.

The “Imitation of Christ” Through Six Centuries all day in Bridwell Library.

Program Council presents “FiveYear Engagement” at 9 p.m. in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Theater.

The Big Chill at 8 p.m. in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Varsity.

Multicultural Welcome Program at 6:30 p.m. in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Theater.

Early Methodists and Their Books all day in Bridwell Library.

Public Relations Students Society of America Interest Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Umphrey Lee 241.

2:18 p.m. Theft Moody Coliseum. An unknown person stole stole a copy machine from an athletic office. Open.

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MONDAY ■ AUGUST 20, 2012 STUDENT SENATE

NEWS

Student body officers offer an introduction

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Alex Mace President

Zane Cavender Vice President

Katherine Ladner Secretary

Biography

Alex is a Senior from St. Louis majoring in political science, economics, and Spanish. He has served on Student Senate since his freshman year. Before being elected President, he served as both senator and chief of staff. He is a President’s Scholar, an Undergraduate Research Fellow at SMU’s John G. Tower Center, and – perhaps his proudest accomplishment – a member of Southern Gentlemen, SMU’s oldest all-male A capella choir. Alex is also a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

Zane is a Junior from Corsicana, Texas majoring in political science and psychology. As a Hunt Scholar and a Hilltop Scholar his freshman year, Zane got involved in Student Senate as a general member on the Finance Committee, and then went on to serve SMU as an AARO leader. Outside Senate, Zane is the North Texas Regional Chair of the Texas College Republicans and a member of Beta Theta Pi.

Katherine Ladner is a junior from Austin Texas majoring in English with minors in political science and Russian. Katherine got her start in Student Senate as a first-year Senator, then went on to serve as the Membership Chair, and now student body secretary. She has also been involved with Alternative Breaks, served as a Mustang Corral leader and is a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Plans

Plans Plans Mace wants to require all student senators to attend at least one meeting per semester for Liaison Organizations. He also hopes to reduce abuse of on-campus listservs primarily through an email unsubscribe option. Mace also wants to develop strong ties with SMU’s immediate community and allow in-and-out access to SMU football games.

Cavender hopes to increase Senate funding. Each year organizations are added, but the same amount of money is allocated to the student body. Cavender also wants to improve access to senate by improving transparency and accountability by maintaining the Liaison Program. Finally, Cavender wants to create yell leader positions for athletic events. His Thoughts

His Thoughts “We must be fully united under the banner of red and blue. This place is a home where your very future is set in motion. I could never have come this far without the people who supported me. I look forward to [this] year.”

“I couldn’t be happier to serve SMU in anyway I can, and I’m proud to be working with Senate to represent the student body and help bring great things to this campus. I look forward to this year and all we can accomplish with Mustang pride. Pony Up!”

Ladner hopes to strengthen the duties of secretary by helping senators better serve their constituents. She also hopes to facilitate effective communication between senate and student body by having students subscribe to minutes from senate meetings. Finally, she hopes to contribute to making new legislation as needed. Her Thoughts “As student body secretary, I look forward to helping senators be more organized and available to their constituents. I believe that will help Senate to be more effective. Additionally, I’m excited to help Mace and Cavender build more school spirit. Lastly, I look forward to working with and getting to know as many students as possible.”

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Terra C. MacLeod leads Chicago’s company in the musical’s opening number, “All That Jazz.” Chicago is currently the longest running American musical in the history of Broadway.

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John O’Hurley razzles, dazzles at Winspear’s ‘Chicago’ CHASE WADE Arts & Entertainment Editor cdwade@smu.edu There’s a lot we can learn from Chicago the musical, from the manipulation of the media to the downfalls of jazz and liquor, much of its storyline is just as pressing today as it was in 1920. The original story stems from a 1926 play of the same name written by journalist Maurine Dallas Watkins. Watkins reported on the gradual celebrity status of criminals and the corruption riddled throughout the 1920s justice system. Her initial reports are sewn deep into the Winspear’s big band, jazz-handed production of Chicago. The story revolves around two jail-bound broads, Roxie

Hart (Tracy Shayne) and Velma Kelly (Terra C. MacLeod) and the desperate, headline grabbing acts they undergo in hopes of gaining notoriety beyond the jail house walls. The show’s staging is simple, one large brass band sits prominently in the center of the action while a bevvy of actors slides in and out of concealed entrances. In fact, the only large set pieces that stand out in Chicago are two tall black ladders occasionally used by Roxie and Velma in numbers like “Funny Honey” and “Me and My Baby.” By staging the production as so, Chicago forces the audience to focus on one of the gleaming aspects of the production, the orchestra. Directed by Eric Barnes, Chicago’s orchestra keeps up with

the blistering pace of the show’s choreography and steals certain numbers, like “Razzle Dazzle” and “Hot Honey Rag” in the process. The bulk of Chicago’s plot features Roxie and Velma both vying for the same platform of attention while growing less and less fond of each other as headlines whirl by. Terra C. MacLeod’s Velma is strong-willed and determined, just what the role calls for. However, MacLeod’s voice seemed “muddled with rapiness ” on opening night that in turn diminished Velma’s presence on stage, particularly in the musical’s iconic opening number “All That Jazz.” While MacLeod’s singing was sub-par, the performer’s dancing was divine. Each Fosse-style kick and shoulder shrug oozed of

John O’Hurley confidence and control. Velma’s on-stage nemesis Roxie Hart, played by Tracy Shane, delivered a solid performance free from vocal hindrances or errors. And just like MacLeod, Shane delivered when it came to the show’s

complicated dance routines. As a critic, I try my hardest to stay away from critical cliches like “stole the show.” But in the case of Kecia Lewis-Evans’ turn as Matron “Mama” Morton, consider me cliched -- Lewis Evans stole the show. With a big, powerful voice Lewis-Evans filled the wings of the Winspear during her featured number “When You’re Good to Mama.” The performer used the number to display her enormous range and impressive pitch and by the time the number was over, the audience was going wild. Coming in a close second to Lewis-Evans’ impressive performance was John O’Hurley’s turn as the fast-talking, super slick lawyer Billy Flynn. O’Hurley, a star of television’s

Dancing with the Stars and Seinfeld, is the cover boy for this tour of Chicago. O’Hurley’s take on Flynn is smooth, calm, cool and collected. The once host of Family Feud carries with him an impressive voice capable of pulling off such numbers as “Razzle Dazzle” and “We Both Reached for the Gun” with ease. With a talented cast and a superb orchestra, AT&T Performing Arts Center’s production of Chicago is a razzling, dazzling hit.

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• Use insect repellents that contain DEET or any other EPA-approved insect repellent. • Reapply insect repellent periodically. • Wear long sleeves and pants when outdoors. • Protect yourself especially if you go outside during dusk and dawn hours. • Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. SMU monitors the campus daily for standing water, removes it and treats the area. Avoid stagnant water.

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variety of religious organizations, academic organizations like SMU Speech and Debate team, along with SMU IFC and Panhellenic. John Gray, an officer of SMU’s Chemistry Society, thinks that Night at the Club is an imperative event for organizations. “It’s our only recruiting event of the year,” Gray said. “We’re excited to get people involved.” Night at the Club offers lesser known organizations the opportunity to find potential members. “Many people do not know we exist when they first come on to campus. There are always the national honor societies that students know about,” Mehdi Hami, a member of Persian Students Society, said. “It gives us the opportunity to reach out to people who are

either Persian or interested in Persian culture.” Although the court of Moody Coliseum was packed from entrance to exit, students still managed to weave through and get pertinent information and goodies from groups. Organizations handed out candy, cups, pens and even goldfish to students who came to their tables. Many organizations also had flashy display boards with information about their group. “Night at the Club is a nice way for us to get to know different activities going on campus,” first year Jordan Woodruff said. “I love that all the organizations are in a central location.” Experienced students echoed the sentiment. “It’s gotten better every year since I first did it,” an SMU alumna said.

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The SMU Class of 2012 poses for a group photo in front of Dallas Hall.

CEREMONY: Attendees

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First years were impressed at the attention they received from university officials. “For Convocation, it was really nice to see President Turner sit with us.” Shahbaaz Khan, a pre-med said.

Khan praised Turner’s approach. “It makes us feel that we’re not just freshmen like at large institutions. He just sat down with us and spoke with us.” Parents joined students in celebrating Convocation.

“I just think SMU is such a neat place to build community. I went to a big state school, and we had no Convocation.” Don Hartman, a first year parent, said. “The picnic and other events really made students feel included in the experience.”

• Avoid studying outdoors for long periods. • Wear light-colored and loose clothes when outdoors. • Constantly move your body when you are sitting down. • Do not leave doors and windows open. • If mosquitoes are in your vehicle, ensure that they are removed before you begin to drive. • Avoid prolonged hours outdoors if more air-based spraying occurs. • Be aware of the symptoms of the virus. Symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness and body aches, occasionally with a skin rash (on the trunk of the body) and swollen lymph glands.

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• Do not hesitate to see a medical professional if you are suffering from symptoms. • Symptoms of West Nile fever will generally last a few days, although even some healthy people report having the illness last for several weeks. • The symptoms of severe disease (encephalitis or meningitis) may last several weeks, although neurological effects may be permanent. • When someone is infected with West Nile virus (WNV) they will typically have one of three outcomes: No symptoms (most likely), West Nile fever (WNF in about 20 percent of people) or severe West Nile disease, such as meningitis or encephalitis (less than 1 percent of those who get infected).

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• West Nile Fever is another type of illness that can occur in people who become infected with the virus. It is characterized by fever, headache, tiredness, aches and sometimes rash. • Occasionally, an infected person may develop more severe disease such as “West Nile encephalitis,” “West Nile meningitis” or “West Nile meningoencephalitis.” • Encephalitis refers to an inflammation of the brain, meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane around the brain and the spinal cord, and meningoencephalitis refers to inflammation of the brain and the membrane surrounding it.

Courtesy of the Center for Disease Control.

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Fifty shades of what did I just read? Katherine Ladner contributor One of the best things about summertime is the gift of having time to read books for pleasure, but that is hardly how I’d describe my experience with Fifty Shades of Grey. As many know, Fifty Shades of Grey was one of this summer’s most popular books, and part of a trilogy by British author E.L. James. The book depicts an erotic romance between a shy student, Ana Steele, and the very intimidating, attractive and young entrepreneur Christian Grey. Of course, there is much more to the story, but I don’t want to give it away for those who plan to read it. What distinguishes Fifty Shades of Grey from this summer’s other top selling novels is the generous detail of Ana and Christian’s romance activities. When I was visiting a family friend in Maryland during my internship in D.C this summer, we stopped by a Barnes and Nobles in Baltimore. Since I had been hearing so many things about Fifty Shakes of Grey, I picked it up from a shelf and bought it. I didn’t begin reading the book until I got back to Austin in early July. I read a little bit every day and eventually, when I got halfway through, I went in my closet and shelved it. Here is why I did so. Though E.L. James clearly has a sense of how to maintain the attention of readers and make them want to move on to the next book in the series, I felt that her work in general had no substance to it. I cannot deny the fact that I did find the EL James book very fun to read and even hard to put down at times. However, as an English major I naturally asked myself not only what the point of the book was but also if I was getting anything out of reading it. Yes, I’m sure James spent quite a bit of time writing the hit, but I felt as though her writing in general is not very deep. Kinky? Yes. Deep? No. I say this because the characters are described as being overly attractive and from what I read the romance is strictly physical and frankly quite strange. Considering that I could not even finish the book, it’s possible that these statements are unfair to make, but based on what I read I did not see the plot going anywhere meaningful. I suppose it is possible that by the last sentence of the third book, there is some larger intellectual point. However, if that is the case, I’m deeply disappointed by what the author does to make readers want to get to that point.

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Gaffe-prone Joe Biden will continue to be VP candidate W. Tucker keene Opinion Editor tkeene@smu.edu Over the last week, the two vice presidential candidates have stood in stark contrast to one another. Paul Ryan has been going on the offensive about the need for substantive Medicare reform, while Joe Biden stumbled through an endless number of gaffes, to the point where speculation grew that he might be dropped from the ticket. In case you missed them, he told a group of black supporters that President Romney would put them back in chains. He rallied supporters in Virginia to help the president win North Carolina. He referred to congressman Ryan as Gov. Ryan. He implied that we were still living in the 20th Century. And that was all just in two days of campaigning. It got to the point where Biden was even sent home to Delaware on a short vacation to keep him off the campaign trail. This was certainly embarrassing for the president’s campaign, but the rumors that Biden would be replaced as vice president with Hillary Clinton were as absurd

last week as they were back in 2008. Vice presidential speculation is always fun, as it lets ordinary voters into the minds of the candidates, giving us a sneak peek into their decision making process. This is precisely the reason that unless something seriously wrong is discovered about the vice presidential candidate, they will remain on the ticket. The last time a VP candidate was switched out during a campaign was in the 1972 George McGovern campaign, when Thomas Eagleton was replaced with Sargent Shriver. It was discovered that Eagleton had received electroshock therapy to treat depression, which McGovern feared would distract from his message. After several other prominent Democrats refused to replace him, Sargent Shriver, brother-in-law to JFK and a U.S. diplomat, was nominated to replace Eagleton. Nixon won 60 percent of the votes in this election, and won every state but Massachusetts. The VP debacle was such a disaster for McGovern that his example scared off any politician who wished to make the switch in

the future. It doesn’t give the voters confidence in the candidate’s sense of judgement if they second guess their first act as nominee. Obviously an incumbent president is in a much different position than a candidate, as the public has four years worth of evidence on their ability to make decisions. But for an incumbent, the stakes are actually much higher. Dropping their governing partner of four years seems panicked and desperate, especially if they do it right after their opponent announces their own VP. An incumbent hasn’t switched Vice Presidents since Nixon dropped Agnew, but Agnew resigned due to a scandal, and this was after Nixon’s reelection. To find an example of an incumbent who was seeking reelection switching running mates, you’d have to go all the way back to 1944 and FDR. This isn’t something that happens simply because a vice president had a bad time controlling what words come out of his mouth. Further complicating the issue, that Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin both publicly called for Biden to be replaced. By doing so, they essentially guaranteed

that Joe Biden would stay on the ticket, which could have been their plan all along. Politically, it can’t appear that Obama took advice from his former opponents on who should be his running mate. Hillary Clinton might be a better running mate than Joe Biden, but that doesn’t mean that it would be a politically smart move. President Obama is a savvy guy, and knows that he’s stuck with Biden, and it’s better to embrace his gaffes as the sign of a likable, affable old man than to try to explain them away or pretend they don’t exist. One of Biden’s most well known gaffes was turned into a T-shirt supporting the health care law, saying it’s a “Big F’n Deal.” Now I don’t foresee Obama doing this with “put y’all back in chains” or any of the other gems he produced this week, but this lighthearted approach is certainly more likely than replacing him on the ticket.

Tucker is a junior majoring in political science, economics and public policy.

UGA student media takes a stand W. Tucker keene Opinion Editor tkeene@smu.edu

Last week at the University of Georgia, the student staff of the school paper the Red & Black walked out in protest after board members were given veto power over the stories published in their paper. The controversy started when the board drafted a statement that specifically mentioned the need to limit bad stories and increase good stories for UGA as a primary reason for instituting this oversight. By doing this, the University of Georgia essentially tried to do away with the entire idea of a free press and turn the paper into the university’s lapdog. Their actions show that the administration does not understand the spirit of journalism and what

many see as the very purpose of journalism: to hold those in power accountable for their actions. The press in the United States is sometimes referred to as the fourth branch of government: if any of the other institutions are out of line or engaging in overreach, the press will call them on it, checking the power of the other branches. Their ability to inform the voting public of their choices in an election in a fair and unbiased way is vital to any democratic form of government that wishes to function properly. Many times the press does write positively about the actions of government, and it is important to know when things are going well or politicians are doing something right, but this alone is hardly the main purpose of a free press. The Red & Black has been

independent of the University of Georgia since 1980, and the university tried to end that last week. The main purpose of student-run media is to cover events on campus and the actions of the administration in a localized manner that larger press organizations could not do. Student run media, and the school paper specifically are the best way to educate students about the overreach of their administration, much like national press with the federal government. Here at the Daily Campus we broke several big stories last year, several of which were not ones that made SMU look very good. But good PR isn’t our job, and student media should not be simply reprinting the press releases sent out by the spin-doctors employed by the administration. They should be

investigating what happens within the administration and doing their best at keeping them honest. The situation at UGA appears to have resolved itself, and the students’ solidarity against the administration paid off. The board overseeing the paper apologized for what they claimed was a misunderstanding in their statement, and the student staffers who walked out intend to reapply for their jobs shortly. Hopefully this situation at UGA serves as a reminder to all university administrations not to try anything like this, as an attempt to increase good press could lead to a firestorm of bad press. Tucker is a junior majoring in political science, economics and public policy.

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Mustang soccer kicks off 2012 Men DEMETRIO TENIENTE Contributing Writer dteniente@smu.edu The men’s soccer team will open its 2012 season against Campbell at Westcott Field on Aug. 24. The Mustangs have been hard at work this offseason preparing for the new season. SMU ranked No.16 in NSCAA preseason national rankings. The team played Houston Baptist Aug. 18 in the last exhibition game which ended in a 1-1 tie. Last year the SMU men’s soccer team won the Conference USA Championship as the No.6 seed in the tournament, posting a 13-7-1 record for the season. The Mustangs beat South Carolina for the championship, despite earlier predictions that SMU would finish second in 2011. This preseason the team has been led by junior forward Juan Castillo, who was named to the

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The future move to the Big East makes 2012 a transition year for all SMU sports. Every team wants to exit Conference USA in a memorable fashion; the same goes for the women’s soccer team. In 2011 the Mustangs went 11-8-1, finishing third in C-USA. This year, the team is drastically different with a brand new coaching staff, which includes the leadership of twotime National Coach of the year, Chris Petrucelli. After 13 seasons as head coach at the University of Texas, Petrucelli replaced former head coach Brent Erwin. In June, SMU also named Nicole Nelson as the assistant soccer coach. Nelson comes to the Hilltop after four seasons at the University of Oklahoma. The coaches are reunited at SMU: Nelson was an assistant to Petrucelli at Texas from 2006 to 2007. The Mustangs also need to replace two starting center backs

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The SMU women’s volleyball team has yet to play a game, but is already off to a strong start this season. The Mustangs have added two more strong players in the offseason, Olivia Bailey and Maddie Lozano who are both transfers, to aid the team this upcoming year. “We are excited to have two transfers join an already strong freshman class for 2012,” head coach Lisa Seifert said. Bailey, a setter and native of Dallas, spent her last three seasons at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles where she ranked 10th all-time at the school with 2,340 assists, averaging 9.11 per set. Bailey also raked in an impressive 494 digs and recorded 140 kills. “Olivia [Bailey] should make an immediate impact in the setting position. She has three solid years of experience in a good program and has excelled against solid competition,” Seifert said. Lozano, a current junior, comes to SMU after spending the last two years at Arizona at the net. The 6-foot-1 middle blocker has

had some strong experience of her own, playing 49 matches in which she had 71 kills and 72 blocks. “Maddie [Lozano] is a great athlete who has experience playing in a great volleyball conference,” Seifert said. “I have very high expectations for both of these young ladies as they will challenge others for starting positions. They will bring experience and leadership to our program.” Courtney Manning, a middle blocker for the Mustangs, has been named to the All-Conference USA preseason team. Manning, a current senior, led the Mustangs last year with a single-season school record of 185 blocks, nearly 1.45 blocks per set, which made her 10th overall in the NCAA. She enters her final season at SMU as the 11th all-time in Conference USA and third overall at SMU for blocks, with her 475 career blocks. Manning also was strong on the offensive end, finishing with a teamhigh .307 hitting percentage, which includes an impressive 274 kills. The Mustangs begin their season this Friday, Aug. 24, in Atlanta, Georgia, as they compete in the Georgia Tech Invite.

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