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Sports Desk predicts standout players

The importance of breakfast

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Dallas rap’s next phenomenon

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Learn to love the gridlock

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EMERGENCIES

Campus trains for preparedness month KATELYN GOUGH Assignments Desk Editor kgough@smu.edu

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Student satisfaction, post-graduate success and the number of academic awards won by students were all factored into Forbes’ improved ranking of SMU.

SMU jumps up in latest Forbes ranking EMILY SIMS News Writer esims@smu.edu

SMU moved up 24 spots on Forbes’ list of The Top Colleges in the U.S. and is now ranked 81st in the country compared to last year’s 105th.

This is the 6th year that Forbes has partnered with the Center for College Affordability and Productivity to rank American colleges. According to Forbes’ website, rankings focus on what

students get out of college rather than what it takes to get in.

“While we always take rankings with a grain of salt,” said Stephanie Dupaul, SMU’s associate vice president for enrollment management, “Our rise in the Forbes ranking demonstrates the value that can come from an SMU degree by measuring important factors such as student satisfaction and postgraduation outcomes.”

Other factors that are measured to determine rankings

are student debt, graduation rate and nationally competitive awards.

Forbes has SMU ranked as number 66 on the Best Private Colleges list and number 13 on the Best Colleges in the South.

SMU is the third highest ranked in Texas, behind Rice University at 33 and University of Texas in Austin at 66. Texas A&M University in College Station came in fourth at 122. In North Texas specifically, SMU was the highest ranked. University of

Dallas was ranked at 169, Baylor University at 235 and TCU at 245.

Faculty and students alike agree that improved rankings can be nothing but beneficial for SMU’s future.

“SMU’s improved rank on the Forbes list will better our recognition as a college campus and I couldn’t be more excited for my future in the business world,” SMU finance major Leo Griggs ’14 said.

Stanford University is ranked number 1.

Campus-wide participation and training to fill the month of September will instill in the community what to do and how to react in case of an emergency that could strike the university at any time.

Across America, September is National Preparedness Month —and while a designated month is often one of celebration, awareness, or remembrance, National Preparedness at SMU is more one of active training and scenario-based tests of applicable skill.

The SMU Risk Management offices in charge of keeping the campus community safe and prepared work year-round, but September will be the month when their planning and research will be experienced by all those teaching, learning, working and living on campus.

Natural disasters, fires and the possible chemical spill from a lab class have been identified with Disaster Preparedness almost continuously.

However, the threat of an on-campus shooter or intruder has become more and more prioritized across the country in recent years.

With gun-control and protection in schools one of the nation’s most heated current debates, the reality of a campus shooting has become all too viable a chance to not be addressed at the heart of the September exercises.

The SMU team, while not

instilling fear in students, will educate the community on the key steps in staying safe in the event of a violent threat; this includes what to do, where to hide and the survival mindset to react with.

September will feature a number of real-life scenarios in some of the campus’ most frequented spots.

Places such as Fondren Library and McFarlin Auditorium, with volunteer students piloting these testruns, will allow the SMU Risk Management team to better assess and plan for emergencies, as well as give students practical skills and experience.

By identifying strengths and flaws in building designs, students’ reactions, and emergency plans already in place, SMU will be able to better ensure the safety of students and the effectiveness of current and future safety blueprints.

Posters and more information will be found across campus, and various other disaster-based drills will take place in various campus buildings.

While many students may have a hard time envisioning a legitimate shooter at SMU or may find the fire drills annoying and intrusive, almost all could agree that if a disaster were to strike the University, they would far rather know what to do than be caught off-guard and left to fend for themselves.

If you are interested in volunteering to take part in one of the scenario drills, contact Emergency Manager Lisa Morris at lwmorris@smu.edu.

TUTORING

TR ANSPORTATION

A-LEC aids students in college transition

ZipCar provides off-campus transit

EMILY SIMS News Writer esims@smu.edu After getting settled into your dorm room and meeting new people at Mustang Corral, you find yourself sitting in your first college class.

You have been anticipating this moment since high school graduation and a wave of panic washes over you when you realize you can’t quite grasp what the professor is saying.

You wonder how you are going to be able to do your homework later when you don’t understand the material.

Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed. Visit SMU’s Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center, located in Loyd center attached to the northwest corner of Ford Stadium.

For the past 25 years, the A-LEC has been available to all students free of charge.

According to A-LEC director, Sue Bierman, the goals of the A-LEC go beyond helping students get high scores.

“One of our main goals is to get students to feel more comfortable with what they are doing in class,” Bierman said, “Our mission is to help students become independent and confident.”

The A-LEC offers a writing enhancement center, workshops

and tutoring. Students are encouraged to bring in their papers to the writing enhancement center and have them edited before turning them in. The A-LEC offers a wide range of workshops throughout the year dealing with things like time management or how to improve test scores. Most of the A-LEC tutors are students that have been referred by their professors and are very knowledgeable on the courses they tutor. The workshop and tutoring schedules can be found on the A-LEC website.

“I went to the A-LEC every day for statistics freshman year and it was a godsend,” journalism major Caroline Morehead ’14 said. “I gave my tutor a Christmas present because I would not have gotten an A if I hadn’t of gone to the A-LEC for tutoring.”

Another favorite from the A-LEC are their ‘semester at a glance’ sheets, which is a semester calendar with important SMU dates already included.

This provides an easy tool for time management.

“Each semester I always use a semester at a glance sheet,” advertising major Allison Hackett said. “It’s really great time management.”

Rather than struggling all semester with a class, Bierman recommends coming in as soon

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LEAH JOHNSON Contributing Writer leahj@smu.edu For many incoming freshman, opting to leave their cars at home for at least a semester is a way to cut down costs or better experience campus life. But, for those days when an event at the Dallas Arts District or a party in Uptown beckon, SMU offers its students many choices to get around town.

For those without a car, students have become accustomed to the Dallas Area Rail and Transit (DART), Mustang and Museum Express, ZipCar, SMU Rides and Giddy Up. With a DART transit pass students are able to commute to campus and other popular locations like, NorthPark Mall, DFW Airport, American Airlines and the Dallas Zoo. A onetime fee of $5 will get a student a DART pass for all four years of college. All they have to do is renew it each year through Parking and ID Services.

“I use DART on a weekly basis to save money on gas,” said Darren Baucham, the Dedman Recreational Sports Assistant.

In conjunction with DART, Mustang Express is the university bus that

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ZipCar is one of several transportation options available to students without cars of their own.

brings students to campus from Mockingbird Station and to nearby student apartments, restaurants and stores. It runs Monday through Saturday from approximately 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Courtesy SMU, Museum Express is a new bus route that provides continuous service from Mockingbird Station to the Bush Center and Meadows Museums.

Hours of service will approximate the hours of Center operation, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday.

If you are the type that needs to be behind the wheel, ZipCar is for you. For a onetime application fee and an annual fee, students get 24/7 access to all ZipCars on

campus and in the city. Students choose from over 30 models of cars scaling from a BMW to an eco-friendly Prius Hybrid. Hourly rates and daily rates differ Monday through Sunday. Included are gas, insurance and 180 miles free.

Virginia Brooks, a third-year graduate student, said, “I highly recommend the ZipCar to others, especially if you do not have a reliable source of transportation.”

Next, Cowboy Cab or SMU Rides provides a free one-way non-stop service to the SMU Campus. Provide your student ID number when calling then present your ID to the cab driver and you are on your way.

Lastly, Giddy Up is your

service for late night rides across campus after a long study session in the library or, if you have the midnight munchies and need a ride to Macs Place. As long as it is 7 p.m. and after, call in and Giddy Up drivers will take you to and from wherever location you are on campus. Service ends at 3 a.m.

“Giddy Up is great if you are staying on campus, especially freshman year when you are going from your dorm to somewhere else on campus late at night. [It] gives you a sense of security, said Daralisa Kincaide, junior psychology major.

For more information on the transportation services offered by SMU, visit www.parking.smu.edu.

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FOOD

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WEDNESDAY â– AUGUST 21, 2013

Don’t leave home without breakfast College students are more likely to skip breakfast

MALLORY ASHCRAFT Food Editor mashcraft@smu.edu It might sound too good to be true, but starting the day by eating breakfast can boost energy levels, increase brainpower and promote a healthy weight.

The catch is that a breakfast that lacks protein and is high in sugar and carbs, like a bowl of cereal, won’t do the trick. In fact, it will just make you feel hungrier.

Eating a wholesome breakfast at the start of each day can curb hunger and help you to eat less throughout the day, all the while giving you valuable mental and physical energy during your

morning classes and activities.

Foods like whole grains, lean protein, non-fat dairy and fruits and vegetables can all be part of a healthy breakfast. These foods are powerful sources of essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, and can help you meet your daily nutritional guidelines.

Carbohydrates in the form of whole grains such as rolled or steel-cut oats (not instant) and whole wheat toast take longer to digest than sugary cereals. Eating things like sugary cereals can cause your blood sugar levels to go up and then come crashing down, making you feel hungry all over

again. Protein is essential because it provides lasting energy. Powerful sources of protein include eggs, turkey bacon, chicken sausage, Greek yogurt and nuts or nut butters.

For a quick breakfast, try whole grain granola (the less sugar the better) and berries stirred into Greek yogurt. You can also make a smoothie from low-fat milk (or a non-dairy alternative) blended with frozen berries and a banana.

If you’re in a rush, a piece of fruit and a handful of nuts is a much better option than having nothing at all.

Studies have shown that people who skip breakfast tend to eat

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larger meals and higher calorie foods later in the day. In contrast, studies find that people who do eat breakfast are better able to control their hunger throughout the day.

Breakfast can also help fight morning fatigue and fuel your brain. Research shows that students who eat breakfast are more likely to remember lecture material than students who do not.

As you settle in to your new schedule this semester, try making breakfast a habit. It can be all too easy to underestimate the power of the most important meal of the day, but with a little effort you’ll soon realize the truth to the saying.

One cup of Honey Nut Cheerios contains 12 grams of sugar, which is more than three Chips Ahoy! cookies.

One serving of Lucky Charms cereal is made up of 37 percent sugar.

1 package of Chocolate Fudge Pop-Tarts contains 400 calories and 38 grams of sugar - more than a Hershey’s chocolate bar.

A blueberry muffin from Starbucks contains 29 grams of sugar.

According to American Heart Association guidelines, that’s five grams over the total daily limit for women and only seven grams short of the daily limit for men.

A tall Caramel Frappuccino has 45 grams of sugar. That’s more than twice the amount of sugar in TWO servings of Haagen-Dazs Chocolate Ice Cream!

For a healthier bowl of cereal, look for sugar values below 10 grams.

Original Cheerios or KIND granola are two low-sugar, whole grain choices.

Eating breakfast at Umphrey Lee before or in between morning classes can be a convenient solution for on-campus residents. Order a spinach omelette, grab a bowl of oatmeal, or top yogurt with fresh fruit and granola at the salad bar for a healthy breakfast right on campus.

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Fruit layered with yogurt and whole grain granola is a healthy choice.

SMU registered dietitian Karin Hosenfeld offers free nutrition counseling for all undergraduate students at the Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports.

Hours: Mon. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Tues. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Wed. 8 am - noon, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Thurs. 8 a.m. - noon By appointment only.

Call 214-768-2277 to schedule an appointment.

Visit www.smu.edu/recsports/nutrition for more information.

RECIPE: BLUEBERRY OATMEAL Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 cup water/milk/milk substitute 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 tbsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp cinnamon Place liquid, oats and a pinch of salt in a pot and bring to a low boil on medium-high heat. Once it is bubbling, reduce heat slightly and

stir frequently for an even texture.

When the liquid has started to absorb but the oats still look runny, add the blueberries, maple syrup and cinnamon.

Continue stirring until the blueberries start to burst and your desired consistency is reached.

Remove from heat, add vanilla, serve.

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Night at The Club, 7 p.m., Dedman Center

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10:17 PM. Fire Alarm. Fondren Science Building. An unknown individual activated the pull station on the first floor. Officers and UPFD responded and reset the alarm. Closed.

1:54 AM. Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia. 3300 Daniel Ave. A student was cited, released and referred for having drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. Closed.

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AUGUST 16 3:35 PM. Harassment. SMU PD/ Patterson Hall. A student made a report of harassment on this date.

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AUGUST 17 1:27 AM. Off Campus Criminal Incident/Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officers/Driving Under the Influence by a Minor/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Possession of Fictitious License or ID. 2900 Block Rosedale Avenue. A non-affiliated person was cited and arrested for fleeing from the police in his vehicle/

underage drinking and driving, drug paraphernalia possession and having a fake ID. Closed.

5:45 PM. Fire Alarm. Phi Gamma Delta House. Contractors activated the fire alarm system at this location.

Closed.

AUGUST 18 No criminal incidents or fire alarms reported.

AUGUST 19 8:06 AM. Fire Alarm. Phi Gamma Delta House. Contractors activated the fire alarm system at this location.

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WEDNESDAY ■ AUGUST 21, 2013 STUDENT LIFE

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Mustang Corral A-LEC prepares students offers for new school year tutoring services HALEY THAYER Online Editor hthayer@smu.edu

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President R. Gerald Turner speaks to incoming students at the 98th Annual Opening Convocation in 2012.

Opening Convocation welcomes new students KATY RODEN Editor-in-Chief kroden@smu.edu Dallas Hall will host Opening Convocation Sunday, welcoming all first-year and transfer students with a tradition that’s 99 years old.

“There is nothing better than a warm welcome to make someone feel at home in a new environment,” said Tom Fomby, professor and chief marshal.

Students will line up on the west side of Dallas Hall at 4:45 p.m. for the Rotunda Passage.

New students take the first steps in their SMU careers through Dallas Hall - the first building ever built on campus.

Per tradition, they will be guided through the building by faculty dressed in full academic regalia.

Undergraduates generally avoid stepping on the university seal because it’s said that any student that does will not graduate. If all goes according to plan, graduating seniors will finally step on the seal during the recessional of Baccalaureate.

Gillian McCombs, dean and director of Central University Libraries, is the 2013 Convocation speaker.

McCombs said her speech will focus on the concept of time and will explore how individuals and cultures around the world think about it.

“For the entering students the basic message is that this is your time – enjoy it, use it well,” McCombs said.

“At the same time, it is everyone else’s time – your roommate’s, the faculty’s, your parents’ – so be kind and

understanding.”

McCombs’ speech and the presentation of the new class of students by Wes Waggoner, dean of undergraduate admission, will take place in McFarlin Auditorium beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Opening Convocation is the first of five major academic ceremonies each year at SMU including December graduation, Honors Day Convocation, Baccalaureate and May commencement.

“I think the Convocation gives students a sense of belonging and gets [them interested in] fully engaging with everything to do with SMU,” Fomby said. “It’s a tradition worth remembering and, following the Opening Convocation, [students can look forward to] a full engagement of the life of the mind.”

Incoming first-years and transfer students will have a chance to get acquainted with the “pony way” of life on Thursday.

Olympic games, dance parties and a candle light ceremony will all be taking place in less than a week out in Texas Hill Country — about two hours away from SMU’s campus.

Mustang Corral will be introducing the Class of 2017 to SMU’s resources while also allowing the students to establish their first connections and relationships with other incoming students.

Described by some as “SMUstyle” camping, the students will be housed in air-conditioned cabins with plenty of food, snacks and water.

First-years and transfer students will have the opportunity to get their questions answered, meet faculty and staff and also create their first memories of being a Mustang.

“I would definitely suggest Corral to other students because after going and coming back to campus, I immediately knew not only students but faculty and staff,” said Chanesia Johnson, an SMU senior non-traditional transfer.

“Knowing these people helped me have a smoother transition into SMU.” Students are urged to have a good attitude and engage in the activities planned at the retreat. Mustang Corral Director Kathleen Kappos, 19, suggests that students should compare each other’s schedules to see if they have the same class or break as someone else.

“It is always nice to have someone to enjoy lunch with, especially [during] those first few weeks on campus when you’re new to the college lifestyle,” Kappos said.

Corral is filled with activities that allow students to interact with one another in different ways.

“I think the diversity session is by far the most beneficial part of Corral for everyone involved, not just incoming students,” Alex Vollmer, Mustang Corral director, said.

“The session demands strong introspection and, potentially, a chance to change our own preconceived notions of who people are.”

Along with the diversity session, called Every Mustang Will Be Valued, there are small group sessions where students get a chance to utilize their Mustang Corral group leader through questions and comments; Olympic games where groups are paired up to compete against each other; and there is the memorable candlelight ceremony where students are encouraged to share their thoughts about the first weekend they spent as an SMU student.

“I would tell [students] to have a positive outlook going into Corral, keeping the true purpose of it in mind at all times and they will maximize their benefits from all of the programs we have planned,” Kappos said.

Packing list essentials include: casual comfortable clothes, tennis shoes, sleeping bag, a towel and toiletries and sunscreen. Because of the serious Texas heat during the summer months, bringing a water bottle is key to survival during Corral.

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as things start to get difficult, noting that 75 percent of students visit the A-LEC at least once their first year at SMU. “Freshman should come over and get a ‘semester at a glance’, come to one of the first few time management workshops, and if there is anything that isn’t clear the first few weeks of class come and start working with a tutor,” Bierman said.

“You don’t have to make an appointment.”

This year, the A-LEC is now offering a section of ORACLE exclusive for transfer students.

It has also added coverage in the writing enhancement center specifically for students from the English as a Second Language program (ESL).

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WEDNESDAY ■ AUGUST 21, 2013 DESIGN

Decorating your ‘dorm sweet dorm’ BROOKE REAGAN Style Editor breagan@smu.edu Without a doubt, transitioning from high school to college is scary stuff. Nesting will excite you and prepare you to begin college even if you aren’t the kind of person who dreams of hitting Bed Bath and Beyond as soon as the college collections come in.

Your dorm room should be a happy, organized place for you to feel comfortable in—not a toxic wasteland. Follow my tips below and your room will be the envy of everyone in Boaz in no time.

TIPS • Befriend the Container Store.

Under-the-bed storage bins, rolling racks, over-the-door shoe storage or shoe racks and vertical storage carts are all of the utmost importance when saving space.

Try colorful options instead of boring, plain bins.

• Buy cute, clear Mason jars to organize makeup, nail polish and other knick-knacks.

• Chat with your roommate prior to move in about who is going to bring what. Two fridges or two ironing boards, for example, are a complete waste of money and valuable shoe space.

• Pick a coordinating color scheme with your roomie. It doesn’t have to look like a pink explosion went off in your room, but choosing complimentary colors can really help with a cohesive overall feel of your room.

I had a friend whose room freshman year looked like someone drew an invisible line down the center of it. My friend’s side was all pink and covered in puppies and rainbows whereas black bedding and anime posters dominated her roommate’s side- awkward! Coming to a collaborative agreement on this early issue can set the tone for how you both deal with challenges throughout the year.

• Hang pretty curtains to ensure a crucial weekend sleep in routine.

• Do not buy a lava lamp or beanbag chair of any kind- not even in an ironic way.

• Beware of placing a white board on your door. Instead of your friends leaving cute messages (that’s what cell phones are for anyways), boys will seize this opportunity to draw explicit pictures of their anatomy- and in Sharpie no less.

• Frame all of your pictures, prints and posters. On the subject of posters, gentlemen (if you’re reading this), please no pictures of half-naked Budweiser models.

Your mother and all potential girlfriends will not be impressed.

Also, refrain from stringing those Coors Light Christmas tree lights around your room. They’re the definition of tacky!

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WEDNESDAY ■ AUGUST 21, 2013 FOOTBALL

Expectations for Mustangs on the rise Billy Embody picks the standout players of the preseason BILLY EMBODY Sports Writer wembody@smu.edu

Team MVP

The candidates: QB Garrett Gilbert, RB Traylon Shead, LB Randall Joyner and DB Kenneth Acker.

And the award goes to: QB Garrett Gilbert!

After watching Garrett Gilbert struggle early last season, he finished the last five regular season games without throwing an interception

and led the Mustangs to a Hawaii Bowl win over Fresno State to cap off his first season at SMU. Gilbert went into last season having to learn June Jones’ Run-nShoot and develop chemistry with his wide receivers in a short amount of time. The result was not pretty for Gilbert or the rest of the SMU passing game.

Gilbert showed signs towards the end of the year that he was getting more comfortable and when Jones added Air Raid offense guru Hal Mumme in the spring, many SMU fans thought it was the perfect marriage between the Run-n-Shoot and the Air Raid.

Gilbert has spoken highly of the work Jones and Mumme have done in the pring and the offseason and there is plenty of speculation that some changes are taking place on the offensive side of the ball for SMU. Gilbert has three of his starting receivers returning from last year and some talented freshmen receivers in

the mix as well. With Gilbert having a full, healthy offseason to develop some more, a 4,000 yard and 30 touchdown season is not out of the question, but it is just a matter of him limiting his mistakes.

Offensive MVP

The candidates: QB Garrett Gilbert, RB Traylon Shead, C Taylor Lasecki and WR Jeremy Johnson.

And the award goes to: RB Traylon Shead Gilbert may be the team MVP, but Traylon Shead is going to be a big reason why Gilbert will be successful. Shead, a former four-star recruit according to Scout.com out of Cayuga High School, originally enrolled at the University of Texas in 2010, but did not have the same success in Austin as he did in high school.

Shead transferred to Navarro

J.C., where he rushed for close to 1,200 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Shead caught the SMU staff ’s eyes and joined Gilbert as another former UT player to land at SMU. With Shead’s combination of size at 6-2, 230, he fits right in to Jones’ offense, where the running backs are asked to provide good blocking and to keep defenses honest by being a threat out of the backfield.

Zach Line left a tough void to fill, but Shead has all the talent in the world to fill it well. There isn’t a reason why Shead can’t replicate Line’s success at SMU this season and take some of the burden off of Gilbert.

Defensive MVP

The Candidates: LB Randall Joyner, DB Kenneth Acker, DB J.R. Richardson and LB Stephon Sanders.

And the Award Goes to: LB Randall Joyner

The unquestioned vocal leader of SMU’s defense is senior linebacker Randall “Rambo” Joyner and for good reason. His teammates have spoken highly of how hard Joyner has worked this offseason in the weight room, film room and on the field as well.

Joyner has played in 40 games during his SMU career including eight starts last season in place of the injured Cameron Rogers, who has since graduated. That experience and graduation hitting the linebacking corps hard this past spring and SMU needed someone to step up.

Joyner will make all the calls for the SMU defense this year and will be asked to help out a very inexperienced defensive line get into the right gaps on defense.

His athleticism and knowledge of the SMU defense make him a big candidate for All-Conference this season as well.

Even though Joyner only started eight games, he still notched 93

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Garrett Gilbert threw 15 TD in 2012

tackles including a 14-tackle and two-interception performance against the University of Texas at El Paso. With SMU facing a some high-powered offenses early this season, Joyner will have to set the tone for the entire season that SMU’s defense will again be a strength of the team.

OPINION

Time for SMU to step up in 2013 season MATTHEW COSTA Associate Sports Editor mcosta@smu.edu Coming over from Hawaii after the 2008 season, head coach June Jones has been taking the Mustangs to ground they haven’t seen in nearly three decades.

The man responsible for giving SMU its first bowl victory since the death penalty and three more appearances since has been nothing short of a gift sent to the football team, but with the success he’s had comes the burden of improvement.

Since going 8-5 in his first season as coach, Jones’ squads

have had the inability to show marked signs of improvement.

Even with the bowl bids coming his team’s way, it would be hard to call last year’s 7-6 team an improvement.

The 2013 season kicks off Aug. 30 when Texas Tech comes into Ford Stadium, but Jones will have much more on his plate to deal with than the Red Raiders.

SMU needs to showcase the growth they’ve had over this past offseason on a nationally televised Friday night game.

Senior quarterback Garrett Gilbert was much of the concern from last season, as he threw for just 15 touchdowns and

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Coach June Jones, left, and senior quarterback Garrett Gilbert discuss a play.

15 interceptions through the 2012 campaign.

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What’s even more concerning is that nine of those picks were

thrown in the first full month of the season, which cannot be the case early this year given the level of competition SMU faces.

The Mustangs face three tough opponents in its first four games: Texas Tech, at Texas A&M on Sept. 21, and at TCU on Sept.

28 before opening up conference play the following week.

It is hard to see SMU coming away with a winning record from the first month, but the team will need to do everything it can to not beat itself as it did several times last year.

What will help the Mustangs further along this year as well are several talented returning stars

and one junior transfer who could make all the difference.

Senior receiver Jeremy Johnson and junior running back Traylon Shead should help with Gilbert’s redemption early and often.

Johnson should lead the receiving threat for the Mustangs, while Shead takes over the spot Zach Line left in the SMU backfield.

Assuming June Jones can make these players develop the way he developed his undefeated Hawaii team from 2008, the Mustangs may finally take the strides forward we’ve all been patiently waiting for.

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MEN’S SOCCER

Kalu receives honorable mention

Men display aggressive offense in 3-1 victory

MATTHEW COSTA Associate Sports Editor mcosta@smu.edu While the International Association of Athletics Federation Track and Field World Championships were taking place in Moscow over the weekend, SMU’s own junior Stephanie Kalu represented the Mustangs and her native country Nigeria with class.

The honorable mention All-American competed in the 100-meter dash and finished fifth in the sixth heat with a time of 11.67 seconds, only three-tenths away from her SMU record time of 11.38. Kalu achieved that mark last season at the TCU invitational.

She was also a part of the 4x100-meter relay in Moscow, but her team was unable to record a time due to disqualification.

Kalu will be a major part of the success of the women’s track and field team this year when the season begins this January.

DEMETRIO TENIENTE Sports Editor dteniente@smu.edu The Mustangs scored three goals on their way to beating Oral Roberts University 3-1 Sunday night at Westcott field.

“I think it’s a good start,” head coach Tim McClements said. “As we went along we managed to get some of the new players in. We got a long way to go, but we are happy with the start.”

Not only were the men impressive in their 2013 preseason debut, but the victory came in front of a crowd of 476 spectators (89 more than 2012’s average regular season attendance).

Last season, the Mustangs were consistently out shot by their opponents. SMU finished the year averaging 11.8 shots per game, while its opponents averaged 15.1 shots per game.

Despite taking a relatively low number of shots, the Mustangs made sure each one they did take was high quality.

On Sunday, SMU dialed up the offensive pressure; out-shooting ORU 16-4. While SMU was taking more shots, it was apparent quality shots continue to be

the standard.

“Obviously you got to score goals to win the game,” McClements said. “You have to put yourself in a position to get goals without giving them up. That’s part of managing the game.”

The Mustangs were in control for most of the match. Oral Roberts appeared to be over matched and never seemed to pose much of a threat to the sturdy SMU defense.

SMU received goals from Sophomores Michael King, and John Lujano, as well as an insurance goal from junior Will Smith in the 81st minute.

A total of 23 Mustangs played on Sunday, and not a single one looked out of place. As nice as it is to have so many good players on the team, it also raises an interesting problem.

“There are a number of guys that can play,” McClements said.

“Right now the hardest decision is going to be in two weeks when we have to make the travel list [for] the first tournament in Indiana.”

The Mustangs will host Houston Baptist for their final exhibition match on Saturday at 5 p.m. on Westcott Field.

WOMEN’S SOCCER

SMU falls to Missouri 3-2 in lone preseason match DEMETRIO TENIENTE Sports Editor dteniente@smu.edu Despite a small burst of offense in the second half, the Lady Mustangs lost this year’s only preseason match to Missouri 3-2 on Saturday Missouri held a 2-0 lead over

SMU into the 77th minute, when Freshman Bari Kesner cut the lead in half with a score in her first collegiate match.

The Mustangs allowed another Missouri goal in the 86th minute. Even with the game essentially over, junior forward Shelby Redman found the back of the net with 21

seconds left in regulation.

While the result may not have been to SMU’s liking, the display of scoring ability from Redman and Kesner were a welcome sight.

SMU is set to host University of Louisiana at Monroe on Friday at 6:30 p.m. for its regular season home opener.

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Head coach Tim McClements looks to improve on his Mustangs 15-5-5 (6-2) record in 2012.

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Three Mustangs awarded preseason All-Conference honors DEMETRIO TENIENTE Sports Editor dteniente@smu.edu In early August, SMU’s Rikki Clarke, Shelby Redman, and Courtney Smith were recognized as Preseason First Team All-Conference athletes by CollegeSportsMadness.com.

After having a solid 2012 outing, many of the returning Mustangs are expected to expand on last season’s strong performance during the School’s inaugural American Athletic Conference campaign.

Redman, a junior forward, made the Second Team All-

Conference squad (C-USA) and was a primary scoring weapon for SMU last season and should continue to be a scoring threat this year. She tallied nine goals in 2012 (fourth in ConferenceUSA and tied for first on SMU).

Redman led SMU in scoring with 25 points, a total good enough for the third-highest total in C-USA. Clarke, a junior midfielder, had two game-winning goals last season and finished fourth on the team in points with 12. Clarke also received second team All-CUSA honors.

Smith is entering her senior year on the Hilltop and should be taking on more of a leadership role this season. Last year, she

led the team in assists with 10. Her assist total tied for the C-USA lead and ranked 20th in the NCAA. Smith earned Third Team All-C-USA recognition and started all 21 games for the Mustangs.

While Smith’s contributions to the team were undervalued by C-USA it appears they are not by the AAC, and deservedly so.

The Mustangs will rely on Clarke, Smith and Redman’s consistency and combined offensive pressure to spearhead their scoring attack.

The honors awarded to the trio by the AAC should be the first of many the team will receive by the end of the 2013 season.

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Yung Nation takes Dallas by storm CALEB WOSSEN A&E Writer cwossen@smu.edu

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B. Reed raps as the children sing and dance enthusiastically around him.

It’s around noon when Yung Nation takes the floor at Tommie M. Allen recreation center in South Dallas. “TURN UP!” shouts rapper B. Reed as he and partner Fooly Faime launch into their show.

Children rush the stage to dance with the band.

The rappers pose for photos with the volunteer dancers before making room for the main event – the Universoul Circus. Acrobats leap into the gym, but the crowd is still buzzing for Yung Nation.

Yung Nation are arguably the most popular act in the rejuvenated Dallas rap scene, say music insiders.

Their latest mixtape “YNU2” has earned them a diehard fan base in Texas and beyond.

“I’ve been listening to their music since they came out,” Lamoris Williams, 15, said.

Williams finds it “cool” that rappers from his city are finding success and hopes to see their star rise further.

Yung Nation is Duncanville rappers B. Reed (born Brandon Reed) and Fooly Faime (born Kendall Johnson). Their mixtapes “iYess” (2011), “YNU” (2012), and “YNU2” (2013) have won the duo a growing, loyal following. Fans love their irrepressible energy and tight chemistry.

“Nation’s probably one of the biggest movements coming out of the DFW right now,” K. 104 radio personality Kiki J. said. “The whole city is turned up as we watch them progress.”

“We look forward to watching their stars rise and hit the Grammy stage one day.”

Reed and Faime met each other as 11-year-olds while playing on the same basketball team.

After a victory, Reed delivered an impromptu freestyle. Faime fired a freestyle back, driving the crowd wild. The pair have been rhyming together ever since.

The boys initially joined the collective Thugboss Nation in 2008.

Thugboss Nation quickly dissolved as members left to serve prison sentences. The group’s youngest MCs Reed and Faime soldiered on, rebranding themselves as Yung Nation.

The group’s latest and most focused mixtapes, “YNU” and YNU2,” are themed around university. Now, Reed and Faime will concede their college days ended after one semester.

“We’ve failed at life,” Faime joked.

Faime explains that the college theme represents their growth.

“Every year you learn more,” Faime said. “You have a new set of classmates.”

Yung Nation has refined their style since their first mixtape. Their beats are bouncy and melodic, ideals for any dance floor.

The real draw is their dueling party raps. Verses are volleyed back and forth in quick bursts. Reed and Faime attribute their style to strong chemistry.

“I finish his sentences, he finishes my sentence,” Faime said. “We don’t even rap full [verses] any more.”

Listeners rapping along to songs like “Shawty Wassup” might not pick up on their slang. Yung Nation is happy to give listeners a lesson: Fallin’ (adj.) - attractive; “She is not fallin’”; Dip (n.) - a good friend with benefits, see the song “My Dip”; Duck off (n.) - see “Dip”; Skitz (n., v.) - to dance.

Readers who browse YouTube might have come across “skitz” videos featuring Nation Gang.

Nation Gang is the group’s dance crew, jittering in videos to Yung Nation’s street hits. Some of these videos – including the “Club Rock” skitz – have more views than the group’s own videos.

The crew’s membership is in dispute. Fans also film dance videos tagged “Nation Gang.” The group themselves are unsure who belongs Nation Gang.

Yung Nation manager Digital

Executive Merk (born Philip Ward) will tell you this is a good sign. Merk, a former manager for Dorrough, instantly recognized their charisma after meeting them at a video shoot.

“At first I was apprehensive,” Merk said, referring to the duo’s wild nature. “But when I had the chance to meet them, I was like ‘I can see where they need to go.’”

Merk oversaw Yung Nation perform at Drake’s Club Paradise, their first national tour. Opening spots for Future, Pusha T and Tyga helped the group cut their teeth on the touring circuit.

The twenty-something rappers soon developed a reputation for outshining more established performers. In 2012 Yung Nation opened up for Roscoe Dash and headliner Big Sean. The Dallas Observer reported that audiences cheered louder for Yung Nation than Dash.

“It’s expected,” Merk said, warning others not to underestimate Yung Nation’s fan base. “When Yung Nation comes out to your show, especially in Dallas FortWorth, it’s going to be a bigger response than say someone coming from out-of-town.”

Merk aims to keep Yung Nation relevant both in Texas and nationally, an admittedly difficult task.

“People don’t normally have a good reception for Texas artists,” Merk said, noting how Texas hip-hop has never enjoyed long-term success.

One solution to this problem is public appearances. The group frequently plays shows at Dallas schools for their underage fans. In 2013 Merk organized a back-toschool pool party for college kids at pool bar Revive.

The “Revive Splash” party sported a diverse crowd, a sign of Dallas’ diverse hip-hop scene.

“I think the Dallas culture is getting more savvy and hip to going to concerts now,” Merk said. “It’s a cool thing to support local artists.”

Dallas rappers are supporting each other, a stark contrast to the

city’s rappers in the ‘90s. A diehard local fan is bound to have seen Yung Nation onstage with groups like A.Dd+ and Brain Gang.

“It’s on purpose,” Merk said. “A lot of it’s natural, and a lot of it’s the management side. We’ve got Snow tha Product here, BootyFade here, A.Dd+. We might as well do a song or show together to swap fan bases.

It’s all about trading the fans.”

The Dallas rap scene has grown in recognition as a result, although Faime isn’t surprised.

“It goes with who’s better,” Faime said. “It’s like basketball.

You ain’t gon’ watch the Toronto Raptors, but you’ll watch the Miami Heat. But if Lebron’s traded to the Raptors, you gon’ watch, huh?”

The group plans on continuing their prodigious release of mixtapes.

Merk sees Yung Nation touring different states, including Arkansas and New Mexico.

Other artists have reached out to work with Yung Nation. The group is set to release a remix to their hit “Pimp” featuring L.A. Rapper Problem.

The group’s “#iYess3” mixtape is expected to come out in October 2013. Until then check out “T.Y.B.” and their collaboration with DJ outfit Bootyfade.

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Hugh Jackman takes the screen as Wolverine in the second prequel to Marvel Comics’ X-Men film series.

Sci-fi films dominate summer 2013 COURTNEY SPALTEN A&E Editor cspalten@smu.edu While a variety of genres hit theaters this summer, sci-fi blockbusters were a constant presence in theaters over the past few months.

Science fiction and fantasy films released this summer include “Iron Man 3,� “Star Trek Into Darkness,� “After Earth,� “Man of Steel,� “World War Z,� “Pacific Rim,� “The Wolverine� and “Elysium.� “Iron Man 3� topped the box office in sales this year, providing further evidence that sci-fi dominated this summer.

The third film in the “Iron Man� franchise earned over $407 million in domestic sales, making it the highest grossing film of 2013. “Iron Man 3� features Robert Downey Jr. reprising his role as brilliant engineer and superhero Tony Stark.

Another highearning blockbuster this summer was the Superman film, “Man of Steel,� which opened on June 14.

Henry Cavill stars as Clark Kent alongside Amy Adams, Michael Shannon and Diane Lane.

The superhero film earned over $113 million its opening weekend and there is already talk of a sequel.

Another hit summer blockbuster, “World War Z,� earned $502.6 million worldwide, making the movie Brad Pitt’s topgrossing film.

Based on a 2006 novel by Max Brooks, “World War Z� stars Pitt as a former United Nations investigator who must save the world from a zombie pandemic.

Sci-fi and fantasy was not the only genre to do well at the box office this summer.

The minions of “Despicable Me 2� made a highly successful return to theaters.

With the animated film grossing over $345 million in box office sales, the sequel to the 2010 film “Despicable Me� secured the second spot in the highest earning films of 2013.

While there have been many successful films this summer,

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Robert Downey Jr. starred in the last of the Iron Man trilogy this summer.

Audiences can look forward to seeing more of Tony Stark’s witty character in future Marvel movies like “Avengers 2,� hitting theaters May 1, 2015.

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“Despicable Me 2� endearing minions returned to the big screen.

there have also been some flops.

Disney’s “The Lone Ranger� fell short of expectations due to its failure to produce enough revenue to meet its high budget .

The film stars Johnny Depp as Tonto opposite Armie Hammer’s Lone Ranger and suffered at the box office after receiving poor reviews.

With an estimated budget of $215 million, “The Lone Ranger� only grossed $175 million worldwide, meaning Disney is expected to lose almost $190 million on the film.

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Beat the heat, avoid heat injury SAMANTHA PELTIER Health/Fitness Editor speltier@smu.edu Moving into SMU’s dormitories should be a happy experience, but there may be some unexpected dangers when lugging heavy boxes from your car to your new home.

Texas is plagued with temperatures of a hundred degrees and over in August, which tends to be the hottest month of the year.

New residents of Texas may be unaware of the dangers that this kind of heat can bring.

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are serious conditions you can suffer in the hot summer heat.

From 2003 to 2008 there were 263 deaths reported among Texas

residents in which the underlying cause of death was exposure to excessive heat according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Heatstroke can be caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures, like those commonly felt in Dallas, or by preforming physical activity in hot weather. It is usually a result of two other heat related conditions- heat cramps and heat exhaustion.

The involuntary spasm of muscles is the first sign that the heat is starting to wear down your body. If exposure to heat is continued, heat exhaustion may begin.

The symptoms of this condition may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse. In order to prevent

any serious heat related injury, it is important to get out of the sun and into an air conditioned building.

If the body continues to over heat, you may start to suffer a heatstroke. This occurs when the body temperature is above 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Symptoms include a lack of sweating, nausea and vomiting, flush skin, rapid and shallow breathing, a racing heart rate, headache, confusion, unconsciousness and muscle cramps or weakness.

The Mayo Clinic suggests that if you think a person may be experiencing heatstroke, seek immediate medical help. While waiting for medical attention, it is important to start cooling down the overheated person. You can do this by moving the person

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Athletes take a water break during football camp at Conroe High School on August 6, 2013. Temeratures are expected to reach 98 degrees with the heat index expected to climb to over 100 for the next three days.

into shade, removing their excess clothing, placing ice packs or cold wet towels on the person’s head, neck, armpits and groin and by misting the person with water while a fan is blowing. Untreated heatstroke can cause damage to your brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. This damage only increases the longer a person is left untreated.

Sometimes there is no way to avoid being in the hot summer sun, but there are certain steps that you can take to avoid a heat related injury. Wearing light weight clothing will allow your sweat to evaporate and cool your body. It is also important to wear clothing that is white or light in color because it will absorb less light and will reflect more sunlight preventing your clothes from heating up.

Another way to prevent heat injuries is to avoid drinking alcohol or caffeine because it will affect your body’s ability to regulate its temperature. Instead drink plenty of water to replenish any fluids you might loose through perspiration. Water can also help keep your core body temperature at a more normal level.

New residents to Texas might find the heat to be more unbearable. It is important to let your body adjust to the heat.

People who are not acclimated are more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Don’t forget to take breaks during your move-in by unpacking boxes that are already in your new room. SMU is usually good about properly air-conditioning their buildings, so take advantage of the cool air.

Moving into a new home is suppose to be a fun and momentous occasion. Don’t let the Texas heat ruin this experience.

Be smart and listen to your body. It is usually good at telling you when you need to take a break.

DALLAS AVERAGE TEMPERATURE Month (2013)

Temp. (min)

Temp. (max)

Temp. (avg)

May

49°F

99°F

75°F

June

63°F

103°F

83°F

July

69°F

107°F

86°F

August

68°F

106°F

86°F

September

54°F

102°F

79°F Courtesy of weather.com

The highest average temperature in Dallas is in August which is 84.4 degrees Fahrenheit.

On September 13, 2011 Dallas made a new record with 70 days at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit that year.

The highest recorded temperature in dallas was 112 degrees Fahrenheit.

QUICK TIP Grab the closest water bottle and start hydrating. You need to replenish the water your body loses when performing daily functions. The Institute of Medicine reported that the average male needs to drink 3 liters a day, while women need to drink 2.2 liters. Your body is composed of about 60 percent water and every system in your body depends on water. Even a case of mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired. The amount of water you need a day can vary depending on your weight, health, activity level and where you live. If you spend a lot of time outside in the heat, you will need more water to make up for the water you lose during perspiration.

Courtesy of AP

Football players in Splendora, Texas enjoy the cool breeze and mist of a fan during practice. Their coaches took extra precaution for the Texas heat by starting practice at 7 a.m.

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BUDGET

Hate the money, love the season MATTHEW COSTA Associate Sports Editor mcosta@smu.edu Summer is expensive, especially when you’re unemployed.

Even with two important summer school classes, applying for an internship and running around as much as a mad man, the only concern on my mind was money. Where to get it, how to not spend it and even how to not know it existed.

Having a decently fun time between May and August is an expensive affair these days, and yet it seems almost like a necessity.

A two-day vacation trip for two to the darkest, dankest hole in Oklahoma will still run you more than $300 before travel expenses, and never mind trying to get a hotel in any major city in the southwest.

Speaking of travel expenses, it’s not just the soaring price of gas that could make a mute scream. The outrageous costs of relatively cheap car maintenance are also something to be feared and almost avoided, especially in the summer when the heat can practically damn your car to an early grave.

Weekday or weekend, it makes no difference. Fishing for a good deal and a nice place to stay

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is the same around here as fishing for the Loch Ness monster. It’s fun to hunt, but the result is still disappointment.

The best solution would be to simply do the same as old-timers and run as far north as possible.

After all, Canadians love nothing more than when southern Americans flock to their country.

On the topic of keeping cool and comfortable, another summer necessity that hurts the pocketbooks is sunscreen. If a product is needed just to be out in the Texas heat, how can a regular bottle of it be somewhere in the vicinity of $10?

Thankfully there hasn’t been quite the surge of price increases on water just yet, unless people still live and die by Smartwater.

The real trouble is of course that everyone decides to go on vacation at the same time of year.

Instead of loading up every mode of public transportation with as many people as possible at only one time of year, try spreading out trips throughout the year during provided breaks, like winter.

Do this ahead of time and save everyone the trouble of having to put up with summertime money shenanigans.

Costa is a senior majoring in journalism.

FIRING LINE

Busyness does not define success People are not accustomed to having “downtime,” but in a digitalfirst generation that may be exactly what we need. Our lives are in constant motion due to the immediacy of the digital age. To be perceived as hard-working and successful today, we feel the need to be productive every moment.

This direct flow of information creates the perception that we need to be constantly doing more and more. Our generation is scared of missing out on something. This is a huge mental overload and is unhealthy in many ways.

Digitally consumed lifestyles are unsustainable.

Learn to take time for yourself. Put down the phone and computer.

Read a book, go outside for fresh air and sun. Relax and enjoy your time in college or at home with your family. Having that hibernation time to rehabilitate your mind and body will allow you to function on a higher, more consistent level.

Life is a balancing act, so take a break from the hustle and bustle every once in a while.

POLITICS

Congressional gridlock keeps us free W. TUCKER KEENE Managing Editor tkeene@smu.edu Congress isn’t supposed to be able to quickly churn out every bill that gets proposed. The founders wanted to create gridlock so that only the important bills could get passed, and Congress is doing exactly the job it was meant to do. While guiltily enjoying a night of HBO’s “The Newsroom” on Sunday night, I got angrier than I usually do at creator Aaron Sorkin’s take on the world as portrayed in the show.

What made me mad in this most recent episode was another tired complaint that Congress doesn’t get anything done. This isn’t a particularly original complaint, it’s one that can be heard from any number of sources all bothered by the socalled “gridlock” unique to the current session of Congress.

Here’s how everyone gets that wrong: Congress is supposed to be in a state of perpetual gridlock; this is exactly how the founders intended for it to work.

The founders wanted to protect the people from an

excess of legislation, the kind of legislation a partisan majority might try to pass to help them remain a partisan majority.

The system was set up to ensure that only laws with strong bipartisan consensus, or an overwhelming partisan majority, would be able to get through a slow, deliberative process. The idea was to make sure that bills that were less than “perfect” get passed as infrequently as possible.

In that regard, the most recent sessions of Congress are certainly doing their job. The highly partisan healthcare law passed in 2010 was only able to be passed because of the overwhelming Democratic majority that was enjoyed by both houses of Congress. It isn’t supposed to be easy for legislation like that to get through, and it wasn’t.

Since Republicans took control of the House in 2011, the majority and minority parties have to come to conference and some form of bipartisan agreement for anything to get passed. This is exactly what should happen. The Republicans are still a governing minority because they have only one half

of one branch of government, but they are strong enough to force themselves to be heard, to be consulted on anything that the majority wants passed.

The legislative branch was intended by the founders to be the most powerful branch of government. Knowing this, they wanted many checks on its power.

They divided its power in two with this in mind.

The House acts relatively quickly and can churn out bills the majority supports very quickly and easily. This is how Republicans have been able to pass a repeal of the Healthcare law close to 40 times since they came to power.

The House majority is very powerful within the House, the minority can do very little except try to politically position itself to become the majority in the next election. The minority puts up with this because they know at some point they’ll have the same power the majority has.

The Senate acts slowly and with more bipartisanship because it is very easy for the minority to hold things up, the

threat of filibuster being the most prominent example. It isn’t supposed to act with the same swiftness of the House, and it shouldn’t.

The majority endlessly complains about the minority’s power, but will never do anything serious to curb it because it knows at some point that they will be in the minority and want those same protections.

You can call Congress the “Do-Nothing Congress” all you like, but it simply isn’t accurate.

The things that need to be passed get passed. And as far as the stuff held up by gridlock, those laws are held up for a reason.

Gridlock doesn’t mean Congress is doing nothing, gridlock means Congress is doing exactly the job the founders wanted it to: protect us from an excess of legislation and keep us free. And on that front, you can hardly accuse them of doing nothing.

Keene is a senior majoring in political science, economics and public policy.

STUDENT LIFE

Keep the beginning-of-school spirit alive TREVOR THRALL Opinion Editor tthrall@smu.edu There’s nothing quite like the energy on campus at the beginning of a fall semester. Students, new and returning, actually seem excited about being at SMU. And we’re not just excited about reuniting with friends and hitting NorthPark. We’re eager to learn and succeed in academics, extracurriculars, internships and actually finishing 60 days of the grueling Insanity workout. The sky’s the limit.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much time for the excitement to transition into exhaustion.

Those pristine textbooks you bought with every intention of reading cover to cover soon become a source of suffering.

Your Lilly Pulitzer planner turns from a cute way to stay on top of

things into a book of torture with ironically bright cover art. And if you promised yourself that procrastination was a thing of the past, well, I’m sorry that you set yourself up for failure.

Students show up to class the first few weeks in presentable clothes, carrying a five subject notebook with pens and highlighters in every color. But it doesn’t take long for us to transition into sweatpants and just using the notes app in our phones.

Who am I kidding? This is SMU. We don’t wear sweatpants.

But T-shirts do make an appearance.

So what can we do to keep the spirit alive? Is it physically and mentally possible to desire anything besides crawling in a hole to die by the time finals roll around?

I’ll admit that I have never reached this level of contentment.

Right now, SMU is the most wonderful place on earth. Late November, SMU is what I imagine hell would be like. But all that really changes in this block of time is my attitude.

But just because I haven’t been able to keep my spirits up in the past doesn’t mean it isn’t worth it to try. And I have not yet met a student who was chipper around finals time, so I know that we may all be in need of an attitude adjustment.

One of my favorite things about SMU is the passion that most students have for what they’re studying. We all go around the room on the first day of class and share our goals, and there are always huge aspirations. So remembering what brought us to SMU in the first place is always helpful. It’s easy to lose sight of that dream to change the world when all we can think about is

how many papers will be due next week.

A huge mistake we make is thinking many of our classes are useless. As if SMU is thriving by forcing us to take countless hours of subjects that will be of no benefit to us in the real world.

The truth is, being “wellrounded” is not just a term used to justify forcing chemistry on theater majors. Higher education is a privilege that many don’t get to experience. We should be milking it for all it’s worth.

Enjoy your textbooks. Enjoy your quirky professors who somehow can’t figure out how to turn on a computer.

Let’s keep our eyes on the prize of a great education and great future that SMU has for us.

Thrall is a sophomore majoring in journalism and film.

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