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VOLUME 97, ISSUE 4 SMUDAILYCAMPUS.COM

DALLAS, TEXAS

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Parking proposal put on hold University Park residents took their parking concerns to the U.P. City Council this summer. Residents proposed new residential parking districts to keep SMU students out of neighborhoods to the east and west of campus. The June 15 meeting addressed the parking issues around campus and recognized the university’s efforts and progress towards providing ample parking areas for students and faculty. The council motioned to discuss the topic again at their July 6 meeting. SMU Student Trustee Haynes Strader and SMU Student Body President Jake Torres attended the July 6 University Park council meeting to give the university a voice. The July 6 meeting has put a hold on the proposed residential parking due to many other concerns with the proposed districts drawn up by residents.

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SMU rises in ranks By GLORIA SALINAS News Editor gosalinas@smu.edu

The 2011 edition of ‘Best Colleges,’ published by the U.S. News Media Group, saw Southern Methodist University rise in the ranks. Since last year’s ranking, SMU jumped from the No. 68 spot of 191 institutions to No. 56, according to an SMU press release. SMU’s 12spot climb makes it the third ranked Texas university after No. 17, Rice University and No.45, the University of Texas at Austin. The U.S. News and World Report Guide recognized SMU for its faculty resources, peer assessment, small classes, graduation and retention rates and alumni giving. SMU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Paul Ludden sent a letter to SMU faculty and staff Wednesday, Aug. 18, congratulating them on the success of the ranking and being a part of SMU’s integral day-to-day operations. “I wish to congratulate you as the SMU Faculty, who more than any other group, are responsible for the components that lead to the ranking,” Ludden said. “The peer assessment component, which is the largest component of the score, reflects a vote by University leaders across the nation

SMU has a new political group on campus: SMU Students for Bill White. The group has one mission: to turn the SMU student body out to vote for Bill White. The chapter will be hosting events, organizing phone banks and welcoming Bill White when he visits campus this fall. Katherine Montgomery, an incoming freshman and active member, told The Daily Campus that they will be holding events to encourage members to join as soon as the school year starts. Montgomery, who is planning on majoring in political science, believes Bill White is qualified based on his performance as Houston's mayor, which led to a landslide reelection. The group will be active on campus this fall in the lead up to the November elections. For more information contact smubillwhite@ gmail.com.

in the quality of the SMU faculty.” Pamela Chiu, SMU advising assistant director, said the ranking will influence the way the Dallas community and larger global community views SMU. She said although a ranking is impressive, what really matters are the students, faculty and staff that make up SMU. “Our job as pre-major advisors is bittersweet because the sign that a student has found that academic satisfaction also means that the student moves on to mentors in their area of study,” Chiu said. “In Dedman College, I pass them on to world-class faculty scholars that I admire and appreciate.” Rahul Patel is an international student working toward a masters in telecommunications. Patel said he was satisfied to hear the ranking has improved; however, he would like to see the engineering ranking improve as well. “Every year SMU hikes up fees, so international students do not apply as much,” Patel said. Pavankumar Surabathula is a first year international student who selected SMU for its offerings and location. “SMU has a very good

infastructure, situated in a location that’s a hub for telecommunications with a good hope for getting a job,”

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Surabathula said. SMU political science professor Dr. Dennis Simon, said the ranking will bring positive reactions to the campus, along with new students. “Regardless of what you say about the ranking, people do look at them,” Simon said. “In our department [political science], and I speak for all, the courses we offer with an emphasis on small classes with writing and research means there is a lot of opportunity for faculty and students to work together outside of the classroom, and that adds to a student’s belief that they are getting a quality education.”

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Chiu said advising and the campus experience is enriched when a student’s academic and social lives connect. “When I see those two worlds [academic and social] start to merge for a student, or when a reluctant student comes in and tells me she likes reading and talking about her classes for the first time, then I know that

student will stay at SMU and will graduate and give back tenfold because of the rich academic experience, as well as a positive social experience,” Chiu said. Alumni giving is an integral part of the score for the ranking of the ‘Best Colleges,’ and SMU’s alumni have increased their giving rate. “The increased giving rate by alumni is a component of the score and indicates that our alumni value what they received and wish to invest in what future students will receive at SMU,” Ludden wrote.

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ROTUNDA PASSAGE

To the left?

Students speak out about campusreform.org’s report By JESSICA HUSEMAN Editor in Cheif jhuseman@smu.edu

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Freshmen enter the Rotunda Passage of Dallas Hall from the back entrance and exit the front during Sunday’s Convocation.

Students share feelings on entrance into college life Since 1915 incoming and outgoing Mustangs have gathered at Dallas Hall for a timeless tradition: the Rotunda Passage. The freshman class of 2014 gathered at Dallas Hall and walked though the back doors, through the Rotunda Passage and onto the front steps of of the building.

“I felt really honored to be a part of an SMU tradition that the entire faculty, staff and student body recognized as a beneficial experience,” said Kellen Casey, an SMU freshman. The next time Casey and his fellow classmates gather at Dallas Hall, they will be graduates walking into the building

from the front and out the back. “It felt surreal when I was walking through Dallas Hall. It was a magnificent experience because I could tell everyone around me was thinking about what was to come after graduation and about their future,” said Aleaks Bologna, SMU freshman.

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Campus Reform, a group which, according to their website, is “designed to provide conservative activists with the resources, networking capabilities and skills they need to revolutionize the struggle against leftist bias and abuse on college campuses” has recently come out with a report calling SMU a liberal university. They cite several reasons as evidence for their conclusion. The first is that the number of groups they categorize as “liberal” outweighs the conservative ones. Among these liberal groups, they list College Democrats, Democracy Matters, Amnesty International, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and Women’s Interest Network. They list College Republicans as the only conservative group on Campus. They also reference statistics from the Huffington Post, saying that of the professors who gave money to political campaigns in the 2008 elections, 84 percent of them gave to democratic candidates. They also refer to SMU’s required reading program and last year’s freshman required reading: “Dreams of My Father.” They use this as further evidence that our campus leans to the left. The Daily Campus asked several members of the student body what their thoughts were on this. Here is what they said. “I don’t think anyone could spend a day on SMU’s campus and go away thinking it’s liberal. Anyone who says that clearly has spent no time here. There is a reason

SMU has the stereotype of being a conservative university.” — Katie Perkins, Student Body Secretary “One course does require ‘Dreams of My Father’ to be read in class, but only one course. Another course’s requirement is ‘End the Fed’ by conservative Ron Paul. Point: SMU presents a fair and balanced education IF the students look for it.” — Spencer Matthews, President of University Libertarians “I think the claim made by this website that SMU is liberal is completely unfounded and not based on facts. We have a faculty and administration committed to maintain a non-partisan atmosphere on campus, and we have a student body that tends to hold conservative views. SMU students can decide for themselves whether or not they agree with the report.” — Chad Cohen, President of College Republicans “I disagree about there being more democratic groups than republican ones. Most of the democratic groups listed are inactive and have been for a while. As a student, I feel the student body leans to the conservative side while the faculty leans to the left.” — Ali Gatewood, junior real estate finance and economics double major “When I was doing campus tours and interviewing students before I was even enrolled, I found all students who identified as conservative found SMU to be too liberal, while all liberal-identified students lamented an excessively conservative campus, leading me to believe that SMU must have the perfect balance, because no one is happy.” -Aaron Barnes, Co-president of Spectrum “I disagree. It’s a primarily conservative campus, but we have our fair share of liberals. I don’t think liberals are discouraged. It’s just very well-known that SMU is conservative.” –Michelle Pillars, junior chemistry major

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News

• Monday, August 23, 2010

Salmonella has students chickening out on eggs By ELENA HARDING

Report says U.S. colleges suffering ‘administrative bloat’ By MEREDITH CARLTON Associate News Editor mcarlton@smu.edu

Features Editor eharding@smu.edu

Eggs are cheap and easy to cook. These attributes make them an appealing choice for college students. Wright County Egg in Iowa recalled eggs after testing revealed batches contaminated with Salmonella Earlier this August, a bacterium that can be on both the outside and the inside of eggs. SMU Medical Director Dr. Peter F. Davis said symptoms of ingestion typically include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. For people with weakened immune systems, including those with diabetes, Salmonella can spread from the intestines to the blood, allowing for the possibility of organ failure. Davis suggested that students check for diarrhea with bloody stools, since people get diarrhea for many other reasons. SMU student Mary-Ashley Seabrook said she has been meaning to cut down on the amount of eggs she eats and the Salmonella outbreak may help her achieve this goal. “It makes you really paranoid about something as simple as eating,” Seabrook said. “It’s a universal ingredient used in everything. It’s something you eat on a daily basis and it’s hard not to eat something with an

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egg in it.” Fred Leach, an SMU junior, said, “I’ll definitely think about it before I start eating it, but I’ll just have faith that SMU is getting good eggs.” The Marketing Manager for SMU Dining Kami Gantt said the eggs SMU Dining uses are not part of the recall, and had the recall affected them, they would take measures to ensure customer safety. “Lucky for us, most people go to [the] dining hall and don’t have to prepare their own food,” Leach said. “But dorms like Moore, which have their own kitchen, just need to be warned to keep everything clean when they cook.” Davis explains that while the

outbreak isn’t serious locally, out-ofstate students may face problems. “At this time of year, students are coming to campus from areas with outbreaks. I advise students to be aware of the symptoms and report them” Davis said. Davis also warned that Salmonella can be transferred in instances of poor hygiene, such as fecal material on hands that has touched or prepared food. For more information on potentially contaminated brand names and identifying dates and codes on cartons, visit: www.eggsafty.org For more information on reducing risk of contracting Salmonella from eggs, visit: www.cdc.gov

A policy report sponsored by the Goldwater Institute found that even though many American universities are expanding in size, money received by these institutions is not going toward enhancing instruction, research, or service, but rather toward hiring more administrative employees. The report released Aug. 17 examined state public universities, as well as private institutions, between the years of 1993 and 2007. The Goldwater Institute was founded in 1988 by Barry Goldwater, a Republican Senator of Ariz., and acts as “an independent government watchdog,” according to its website. The author of the report Jay P. Greene is a Senior Fellow of the Goldwater Institute, a Bush Institute Fellow and head of the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas. Research associates Brian Kisida and Jonathan Mills, both from the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas, were also involved. The report showed that out of the 198 universities examined, many are experiencing “administrative bloat,” which accounts for the 61.2 percent increase in expenditures per student for administration across private and public post-secondary schools.

Police Reports AUGUST 17 10:35 a.m.,theft of $50-$500 at Cockrell Hall. A student reported a game system and several games missing or stolen in his room. Open. AUGUST 18 1:38 p.m., burglary of a building

— Crum Basketball Center. Faculty Member reported two Nintendo Wii controllers, two chairs, and a magnetic sign stolen from a room. Open.

6:44 p.m. — Burglary of Habitation: Cockrell Hall. A student reported the theft of his iPod. Open. AUGUST 19

6:16 p.m., Criminal Trespass Warning: Hughes Trigg Student Center. A non-affiliated man was issued a criminal trespass warning. Closed.

2:56 a.m. — Public Intoxication, East Campus. A student was arrested for Public Intoxication. The student was also referred to the Student

Conduct Office for possessing alcohol and a fake ID. Closed. 9:28 a.m.: Theft, West Quad. A student reported the theft of his wallet. Open.

It is true that other increases in expenditures evolved—the closest being 39.3 percent per student for instruction— but what does this mean to SMU? Although SMU is not included in the 198 institutions analyzed, the report said that in terms of growth, other private schools “increased their full-time staff involved in instruction, research and service by almost the same rate as they increased administration–a 39.8 percent increase compared with a 40.1 percent increase.” Elizabeth White, senior sociology and psychology double major, feels blessed to be a part of the SMU family. “I feel fortunate to be a part of a private university where spending seems to be evenly distributed through the appropriate outlets [both administration and instruction, research and service],” White said. “I love being a Mustang!” Although spending among private universities seems to be even in terms of growth, today there are about six students at private universities for every full-time administrator, according to the report. “I have no problem if SMU increases its spending on administrators as long as they maintain an emphasis on keeping the professor to student ratio low,” junior English and theater double major Janielle

Kastner said. However, not all students are fortunate enough to attend private

institutions. According to the report, “It is striking that among universities with very high rates of growth in full-time administrators, some have had relatively little growth (or even declines) in their full-time instructors, researchers and service providers.” Recent SMU graduate Sahil Arora believes this is reasonable. “[Public institutions] are lacking in both areas—administrative and teaching staff—and need to get a good base of administration before they can handle new staff and students,” Arora said. “If that means spending more on administrative employees, then so be it.” As stated in the report, conclusions were drawn from data collected by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, a system sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, which gathers information from every place of post-secondary education that currently participates, or could participate, in the federal student financial aid programs. For more information, visit: georgewbushinstitute.com and follow the link: “Institute Fellow Jay P. Greene’s new report on administrative bloat in US higher ed.”

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The Daily Campus FOOTBALL

Mustangs watch list BY N. HAYDEN BLAIR Sports Contributor nblair@mail.smu.edu

1) Senior WR Aldrick Robinson. In just over two seasons, Robinson has caught 116 passes for 2,013 yards and 16 touchdowns, all that even while sharing the field with current Steeler Emmanuel Sanders. He’s now the star in a pass-happy attack mode, and there’s no telling what he might do. He’s an explosive playmaker who will prove too often that he’s way too athletic for Conference USA defensive backs to contain. 2) The unchallenged star of the offensive line is 6’3”, 298-pound junior Kelvin Beachum, entering his third season as the starting left tackle. A pass protection fiend, he has the balance, footwork and work ethic to some day take his game to the NFL. 3) The shift to the 3-4 takes some pressure off of the need for huge bodies up front. It also helped junior Taylor Thompson took his next big step toward becoming one of C-USA’s breakout defensive ends. With his size and the burst and acceleration of a pass rusher, he’s beginning to look as if his playing days won’t stop on the Hilltop. Showing even more intensity than in his debut, he had 40 tackles, six tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and four batted balls in 2009.

SMU to host 2010 Armed Forces Bowl By JORDAN JENNINGS Sports Editor jjennings@smu.edu

SMU has agreed to hold the ESPN-televised 2010 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Dec. 30. This is the eighth time the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl will be held, and the first time in history that the game will be played somewhere other than TCU’s Amon G. Carter Stadium, which will undergo renovation following the Horned Frogs’ regular season schedule. “We are very excited to serve as the host of the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl this December and help our friends at TCU and in Fort Worth,” SMU Director of Athletics Steve Orsini said. The Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl is owned by ESPN Regional Television. The bowl game features a patriotic and military theme that has previously included military showcases, flyovers, ceremonies and demonstrations. Armed Forces Insurance also presents the annual “Great American Patriot Award” that honored men and women in the armed forces last year. “The patriotism that this game represents is something with [which] we are proud to be associated,” Orsini said, “And we are more than happy to host this game in our great stadium on our beautiful campus right in the heart of Dallas.” While the venue for the bowl game has changed, the bowl week activities and team hotels will remain in Fort Worth. “Fort Worth certainly remains the home of the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, and we are excited about the enhancements in store for Amon G. Carter Stadium. In the mean time, we are looking forward to the opportunity to showcase our bowl in Dallas,” Brant B. Ringler, executive director of the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, announced in a press release. The Amon G. Carter renovations are expected to be complete in time for the Horned Frogs’ 2011 regular season. The Bell Armed Forces Bowl is also expected to return to Fort Worth in the 2011 postseason. Ticket information will be released in the next few weeks.

Monday, August 23, 2010 •

COMMENTARY

Will the new SMU please ‘Pony Up?’ BY N. HAYDEN BLAIR Sports Contributor nblair@mail.smu.edu

Only two years into his tenure, June Jones can already say, “I told you so.” After winning only one game in 2008 and boasting the best turnaround in the NCAA last season (plus-seven wins), Pony fans are holding their breaths for the opener against Texas Tech Sept. 5 at the Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. So far, the plan has been implemented seemingly without a hitch, but can Jones continue to follow through with his promises of redemption after a quarter of a century of Mustang misery? And most importantly, as the momentum continues to build, we ask if he will step up to the challenges that lie ahead

to ensure the future of our franchise and on the quality of future players that want to play on the Hilltop. The Mustang leaders in rushing and receiving yards, Shawnbrey McNeal and Emmanuel Sanders will not be returning, but still June Jones promises victory. Now, he’s got to feel good coming off of their 8-5 Co-Conference USA Championship and the 45-10 crushing defeat of Nevada in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl. But knowing that he returns 18 of 22 starters from a team that lost three games by a field goal or less shows the Mustangs are ready to ride. Yep, Jones has his team right where he wants it. His program is now fully installed with Kyle Padron set to become the next Tommy Chang

or Colt Brennan. The past seems to remain the past… at least for now… and the 25-year bowl drought seems a little more distant. Was it a one-year blip on the radar? This season’s ensemble is determined to answer that challenge, and the defense will be key to stopping the barrage of scoring threats posed by C-USA. The offense is definitely ready. In his rookie year, sophomore quarterback Kyle Padron replaced Bo Levi Mitchell, losing just one of six starts, throwing 10 touchdowns with only four interceptions and a pass rating of 170. In the Hawaii Bowl, he earned the MVP title by throwing 460 yards and two scores without a single turnover. Padron’s development this year

will be the life of the offense, and any hiccups will affect the whole team. The good thing is that, only one year removed from high school, he has only lost one game as a starter, and his leadership presence is contagious. Senior WR Aldrick Robinson is also ready to have his breakout year, with 47 catches for 800 yards and five touchdowns last year, including 9 catches for 176 yards in Honolulu. Star receivers Darius Johnson and Darryl Fields are young playmakers that will have a huge opportunity to pick up any slack early in the season. On the defensive side of the ball, they will attempt to continue their improvement without last year’s leading tackler, and with concerns at tackle and in the secondary. However, the linebackers could be

among the best in Conference USA, boasting future stars in sophomores Taylor Reed and Ja’Gared Davis. The secondary has a good start there with FS Chris Banjo and CB Sterling Moore. Critics are raving about Defensive Coordinator Tom Mason’s switch from a 4-3 to 3-4 spread in the 2009 season. SMU was far faster and more aggressive and disruptive than in recent seasons, and continuing to win has only fueled the fire. The Mustangs were third in the league in takeaways, doing an outstanding job of making stops and getting the ball back in the hands of the prolific offense.

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Sports

• Monday, August 23, 2010

FOOTBALL: Pre-season predictions CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3

Concerns will be focused on the allowance of third down conversions and stopping teams in the red zone. The Mustangs were 0-2 against the top 25 offenses last year. “Stronger as One” is this year’s motto replacing the “all grit no quit” motto from last year. The schedule is set. The players and coaches are ready. The fans have followed the light. If victory is a thing of the will, look for big things to be happening from the Mustangs in 2010.

SCHEDULE

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Mustangs shutout FIU 1-0

WOMEN’S SOCCER

8/24 VOLLEYBALL PRE-SEASON SCRIMMAGE 6:30 P.M. @ MOODY COLISEUM

By JORDAN JENNINGS Sports Editor jjennings@smu.edu

8/25 MEN’S SOCCER VS. CENTRAL ARKANSAS 8 A.M. WESCOTT FIELD 9/5 FOOTBALL VS. TEXAS TECH 2:30 P.M. @ LUBBOCK, TX.

Photo by Tyler Williams

SMU defender Lauren Shepherd passes the ball upfield during a play against Florida International on Friday night. SMU won the game 1-0.

The SMU women’s soccer team started their season with a win Friday night, beating the Florida Internatioinal University’s Golden Panthers 1-0. After a somewhat subdued first half, the team stepped up their game. Senior defensive player Lauren Shepherd scored the game-winning goal from the right outside corner with 13 minutes left in the game. “I was shocked,” says Lauren Shepherd. “It’s a good way to start out the season.” This is the first time that SMU has played FIU since 1995. The Mustangs have defeated the Golden Panthers in all seven games in which they have competed during their history. The Mustangs are 21-4 in season openers all-time. “Everyone wants to win their first game–it sets the tone [for the season],” says head coach Brett Erwin. While the Mustangs are a fairly young team with only three senior players on their roster, Coach Brett Erwin does not consider this to be a disadvantage.

“We have a young team, but we have strong leadership. Our senior leaders are incredibly strong. Shepherd is one of them,” says Erwin. “You see Mederios out there running, and she never stops running. When you have leadership like that, then everything kind of evens out.” Freshman midfielder Jessica Bartol was ranked the No.16 recruit in Florida. Bartol played a hard game Friday, even after receiving twenty stitches in her head during the preseason. “We are a hard-fighting team,” says Bartol. “We don’t give up.” Next weekend, the Mustangs will travel to Oregon to face off both No. 5 Portland on Aug. 27, and Oregon Aug. 29. The Portland Pilots went 21-2-0 last season, reaching the NCAA quarter finals where they lost to UCLA 2-1. This is also the first time in SMU women’s soccer history that the team will play against the Oregon Ducks. The Mustangs’ next home game is scheduled for Sept. 3 at Wescott Field where they will face St. Louis.

MEN’S SOCCER

SMU midfielder AJ Corrado moves the ball downfield while Houston Baptist defender Richard Ojeda attempts a steal during play Saturday afternoon at Wescott Field. SMU tied with Houston Baptist 0-0.

Exhibition kicks off season BY LAUREN SMART A&E Editor lsmart@smu.edu

The SMU men’s soccer exhibition match against Houston Baptist University on Saturday showed that the Mustangs is a team full of athletes willing to push their own limits and match their opponents. The starting line-up was able to retain possession of the ball for the majority of the first half, with numerous strong shots on goal. Midfielders Peyton Hickey and A. J. Corrado had the strongest shots on goal in the first half, with forward Juan Castillo showing his athleticism by meeting the ball and having skilled positioning. In the final minute of the second half, SMU had possession of the ball and forward T. J. Nelson had a two strong shots on goal that were blocked.

Going into the second half, the score was still 0-0, and the Mustang defense continued to play strong keeping the Huskies to just one shot on goal for the entire game. Guy Logan and Craig Hill had strong performances in the pony goal, Hill communicating well with his teammates and Logan challenging the ball when necessary. The best shot on goal was made in the second half around the 82 minute mark when midfielder Max Rockwell made a shot that bounced off the crossbar. Although the game ended a draw, the Mustangs were clearly the stronger team and showed a lot of promise for the season ahead. SMU men’s soccer will have their first game of the regular season on Sept. 1 against Missouri State at 7 p.m. Photo by Rebecca Hanna

Arts & Entertainment

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Monday, August 23, 2010 •

LOCAL

A Prairie Home Dallas arts receive further budget cuts Companion breathes life into Winspear By LAUREN SMART

Arts & Entertainment Editor lsmart@smu.edu

By LAUREN SMART

Arts & Entertainment Editor lsmart@smu.edu

Some things in life cannot be summarized with words, and that is when music can step in. A Prairie Home Companion’s stop at the Winspear Opera House Friday night in its “Summer Love” tour spoke, or sang rather, to that. For those of you who were not fortunate enough to have parents who introduced you to Garrison Keillor and A Prairie Home Companion, I will indulge you with an explanation. PHC is a radio program that airs Saturday nights and then again Sunday mornings on National Public Radio. The show’s broadcast is based from the fictional town of Lake Wobegon, Minnesota but travels from city to city, recording shows along the way. Each night has a theme, and the members of Keillor’s troupe perform songs, recite poetry and tell stories which are variations on that theme. The troupe Friday night consisted of Keillor, sound effects guy Fred Newman, folk singer Sara Watkins, known for her band Nickelcreek, and the classic line-up of The Guy’s AllStar Shoe Band. The show opened on a good note with Keillor singing of how he had always wanted to be an opera singer. The jovial nature of that song was immediately juxtaposed with an affecting rendition of “Unchained Melody.” Throughout the night, each song and each story built upon one another to explain the importance of finding another person, the heartbreak that can accompany allowing another person into your life in such a way and the hope that someone out there is for you. Even the classic bit, “Guy Noir: Private Eye” had the down-on-hisluck detective-watching love bloom.

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Garrison Keillor performing at his show last week in Gilford, NH.

The only way to fully understand why A Prairie Home Companion can sell out the Winspear without advertisement, or bring the entire audience to tears, laughter and two standing ovations, is to allow the program to latch onto your heart. Keillor and his troupe present to their audience the grandeur of life in every aspect of it. From the heartbreak to the triumph, from the struggles of family and marriage to the joys of first kisses and infatuation, the honesty of the show and its willingness to carry hope in spite of everything have kept the show alive since 1974. Next Saturday night, open your mind and your heart and tune in to discover a refreshing program that will remind you that life is always meaningful.

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The entire world has watched its economy waver in the past several years, and even though Dallas may not have been hit the hardest, the struggle is continuing to prevail in North Texas. Dallas City Manager Mary Suhm has recently proposed an extensive plan for budget cuts that will allow the basic services of Dallas to remain intact without raising taxes. Due to this plan, recent town hall meetings have seen attendance numbers greater than anticipated, filled with Dallas residents taking a stand for the area that they feel poses the greatest harm if funds are reduced. Raphael Parry, the executive director of Shakespeare Dallas – the theater company in charge of Dallas’ Shakespeare festival every summer – has found these budget cuts troubling not only to his company, but also to the entire arts scene in Dallas.

“Our company strives to make works of Shakespeare accessible for everyone,” Parry said. “One of the ways we do that is making a third of our performances free for the public.” He went on to explain that the affordable nature of their shows stems from an agreement made with the city, which allows them to use a fully maintained Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre for free. The hurt caused to Shakespeare Dallas in these budget cuts is twofold, as not only are any grants they received effectively removed, but also the maintenance of facilities at the park are also reduced. “It’s really bad timing for our company, as we are entering our 40th season and slowly building a reputation throughout the country that has people traveling to Dallas to see our shows,” Parry said. “It’s a shame that just as the arts scene in Dallas was getting its foot in the door, around 70 percent of our funds have been cut in the past two years,” he continued. Parry isn’t the only Dallas resident concerned for the vibrancy of the city.

Students who once looked at Dallas as a land of opportunity are now concerned that remaining in this city would be fruitless.

“It’s a difficult budget, but it addresses the kind of challenge the city of Dallas is facing.” -Jill Jordan, Asst. City Manager Courtney Ford, a recent graduate of SMU, is now studying graphic design at the Art Institute and is questioning the value of staying here after she completes her studies. “Most people would prefer to live in a community with a strong art scene, whether it be for entertainment or for other personal reasons,” Ford said. “A huge budget cut that ultimately weakens the art scene absolutely

affects my decision to remain here after graduation.” The other side of the issue is that without these cuts, taxes will have to be raised, which means that Dallas won’t look as appealing to all the businesses that are currently moving jobs here. “It’s a difficult budget, but it addresses the kind of challenge the city of Dallas is facing,” Assistant City Manager Jill Jordan said in an Aug. 19 town hall meeting. Jordan said that she attributes the increase in requests for building permits as a direct result of keeping taxes low. The issue as Parry sees it isn’t that cuts shouldn’t be made, but that when the economy bounces back, the arts are not written into the reinstatement plan. “I’d feel a lot more comfortable about tightening my belt if I knew that Dallas was committed to keeping the arts alive,” Parry said. “I just need to see that my company will have its funds returned when the economy is restored.”

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Nasher unrolls new monthly event By CHAISE MOOTY Staff Writer cmooty@smu.edu

As students at SMU, it is often easy to find yourself staying as near to campus as possible when it comes to dining and entertainment. Considering the multitude of options and beautiful scenery, who is to blame? However, it is important to remember that Dallas is one of the most dynamic cities in the country, and has much to offer outside of the SMU and Park Cities areas. The Dallas Arts District, located just north of downtown, is

a perfect example of the rapid growth in the arts community that Dallas has experienced over the past decade. The Nasher Sculpture Center is one of the wonderful modern facilities located in the new and vibrant Dallas Arts District. They have recently partnered up with the Dallas Museum of Art and the Dallas Film Society to present the, monthly outdoor event, “Til Midnight at the Nasher.” Taking place every third Friday of the month, the event will feature a concert, al fresco dining and a movie, all located in the museum’s beautiful Garden at a student admission price

of $5. Food and wine are also available, but are not included in the admission price. Guided tours of the various galleries throughout the Nasher will be included, providing a unique opportunity to experience all that the museum has to offer at night. The next scheduled event will be held Sept. 17 from 6 p.m. until midnight. It will be a Cuban theme, featuring the Latin orchestra band Havana NRG, providing excellent salsa music, followed by the late night showing of West Side Story.

More information and a detailed schedule of all the events can be found on the Nasher Sculpture Center’s website.

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SMU grad launches fashion auction site By ERIN GOLDSMITH Contributing Writer egoldsmith@smu.edu

Fall is not just about the changing weather but also the changing trends. Magazines like Vogue and Elle produce their infamous September issues, each equivalent to a small novel, which forecast trends for the new fashion year. As a student, new fashion trends and seasons are both exciting and slightly disheartening. It is hard to walk through Neiman Marcus without getting an ache in your stomach, a longing for things that are just out of your reach, or rather, your credit limit. What is there to do? Megan Masoner, SMU MBA recipient and creator of reFINEstyle.com, has the answer. ReFINEstyle brings fashion home, right to your desktop, providing new and pre-owned luxury apparel and accessories at a fraction of the price. “We tend to think of it as eBay meets Neiman Marcus,” Masoner said. This truly unique shopping experience is just this—the meeting of two great ideas. ReFINEstyle combines selling and buying into one easy-to-use platform. “The goal was to create a shopping experience to be customized and very personal, where you can find great deals and bargains without weeding through hundreds of choices that aren’t your size,” Masoner said. With both buying and selling options as well as the ability to save sizing preferences, reFINEstyle is very studentoriented. “As a student, most girls want to be fashion conscious, but you’re doing it on a budget because you’re in school and you maybe don’t have accessibility, time or resources to get those designer finds,” Masoner said. Masoner adds that reFINEstyle makes the high-end brands seen on celebrities and the runway more easily affordable. “We make apparel like Christian Louboutin and Gucci more accessible because you can get it at a great bargain,” Masoner said.

ReFINEstyle also offers shoppers the capability to auction items they no longer use in their closet. “Everyone has that purchase that they love,” Masoner said. “They wear it and then they’re done with it, but they don’t want to give it away, and so it’s a great alternative to get some extra cash.” With the recent launch of eBay Fashion, the market for online fashion auctions is closing in. What was once an innovative idea is now catching on to a larger crowd. Masoner, however, argues that reFINEstyle is unique, a shopping experience unlike that of its competitors. “I think our site is really differentiated because we are a niche specialty site,” Masoner said. “We only accept 800 brands, so you won’t see brands like the Gap and Old Navy intermixed with the high-end designers.” Masoner wants to differentiate her site from eBay, especially when it comes to product search ability and organization. “When you do a search criteria for, let’s say, a cashmere sweater, you don’t

“We make apparel like Christian Louboutin and Gucci more accessible because you can get it at a great bargain.” get a return for a Beanie Baby or a hockey stick,” Masoner said of comparing her site to eBay. ReFINEstyle is more than just an eBay-like platform. The site provides two options for its customers. They can sell their own items, retaining 88 percent of

the profits, or they can use a stylist—a person who will sell items for them, and earn 70 percent of the profit. Unlike its competitors, the site also offers a style watch, which monitors the latest trends and allows for easy browsing within groups. With the economy in this state, it is hard for anyone to spend large amounts

Photo courtesy of reFINEstyle.com

Megan Masoner, SMU alumna and founder of reFINEstyle.com

of money on things such as clothing. For many, it is even harder being a student during this economical haze. But for students on a budget, reFINEstyle makes shopping easy and affordable. Masoner explains that even in a bad economy, women want to feel good and look good. “I think what we provide is accessibility to maintain that lifestyle where you can have something you feel really great about wearing but you can do it in a way where you’re getting 70 to 80 percent off retail,” Masoner said. Many items, such as gently worn Marc Jacobs handbags, which retail for nearly $600, can be found at almost half the price. Entire outfits, from head to toe, can be purchased for the cost of almost one item at the mall. “I don’t think women are shopping less because of the economy. I think they’re shopping smarter,” Masoner said. Smarter is definitely the name of the game with reFINEstyle.

Photo courtesy of reFINEstyle.com

ReFINEstyle.com is an auction website that allows users to shop and sell clothing and accessories.

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Republican opinion: Finally, a comprehensive solution COMMENTARY

Not since 2006, when thenPresident Bush attempted to pass immigration reform into law, has America seemed prepared to confront illegal immigration, a complex, contentious issue. Now, the recent passage of a new immigration law Chad Cohen in Arizona has generated a nation-wide debate on U.S. immigration policy and brought the issue of illegal immigration to the forefront of the public consciousness. The Arizona law stipulates that law enforcement officials may stop any individual they suspect of being in this country illegally. In addition, the law makes it a crime for individuals not to have citizenship papers in their possession at all times. As a Republican, I cannot support this law. I believe in maintaining a balance between freedom and security. A healthy tension should always exist between these two cornerstones of American society. Providing law enforcement officials with the wide-ranging powers of this ambiguous law represents a serious threat to the civil liberties of the people of Arizona. By virtue of its murky wording, application of the law will be left to the discretion of law enforcement officials. It is both dangerous to citizens and unfair to law enforcement to force officials into the difficult position of making judgment calls of this nature. I do think it is important to recognize and acknowledge the problems and concerns that prompted the passage of this law. Right now, security at our border is not adequate.

Border town residents have had to face crime and violence as a result of our porous border. Drug traffickers have expanded their drug war from Mexico into American border towns. Allowing criminals to gain a foot-hold in our country is unacceptable. Somehow, our nation’s lawmakers must resolve the issue of securing our borders, while also addressing the issue of the millions living here illegally. America needs comprehensive immigration reform that acknowledges the reality of the current situation. With an estimated 11 million people living in this country illegally, mass deportation is neither feasible, nor ethical. It would not only place an immense strain on our already bloated budget, but also deny human beings their fundamental dignity. It would also engender strong feelings of resentment within the Hispanic community and within Mexico, a valuable trading partner and ally. Instead, lawmakers need to shift their focus to facilitating the successful assimilation of immigrants and equipping these individuals with the tools and opportunities necessary for success. Lawmakers must provide a pathway to citizenship that provides an incentive to learn American culture and language. Immigration reform legislation should mandate passage of a citizenship test covering American history, culture and minimum proficiency of English. Requiring some degree of proficiency in English should not be viewed as a reactionary or punitive measure. It should be seen as equipping immigrants to rise in American society. Ensuring that immigrants are conversant in English will empower them to attain higher paying jobs. In addition, the law should require that an applicant for citizenship maintain employment and have no criminal record.

Providing a pathway to citizenship, however, is not sufficient in solving the immigration conundrum. Border security must be made a top priority. A porous border poses a legitimate national security threat and puts the United States in a precarious position. More funds must be appropriated to provide more Border Patrol agents and to establish a “virtual” wall along the border. We need secure borders so that we can adopt a sensible policy on citizenship, and we need a pathway to citizenship so that order can be restored in the border region. As a nation of immigrants, we must recognize the vitality and energy that immigrants inject into our society. Think just how many of us here at SMU can trace our heritage back to those same immigrant groups. In earlier times, Irish, Italian, Polish and Jewish immigrants were viewed with suspicion and treated with contempt. Over time, those immigrant groups not only assimilated into our society, but they also rose to occupy the highest positions of leadership. Rather than fear the ongoing change in our country, let us instead embrace this change. Let us use this influx of talent to propel this country to a new and greater level of prosperity. America must always be changing, always growing, always improving, if we hope to maintain our position as the lead actor on the world stage. Chad Cohen is a junior majoring in finance, with an English minor. He is also the President of College Republicans. Cohen can be reached for questions or comments at ccohen@smu.edu. College Republicans meets every Wednesday at 5:30 p..m. in The Varsity.

Democratic opinion: Arizona lawmakers are getting lazy COMMENTARY

Arizona SB 1070, more commonly known as the Arizona Immigration Bill, though widely supported by a majority of Arizonans and Americans, is neither legal nor right. The poorly thought out bill has been subject to David de la Fuente several lawsuits against its constitutionality since its passing. This includes a lawsuit from the Department of Justice. The bill is so unconstitutional that it is probably easier to list off what parts of the constitution it doesn’t violate, rather than the parts it does. For one, there is the very pressing matter that the bill violates the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. Essentially, during the writing of the Constitution, the states were not directly given the delegated power to regulate immigration, so the power was left to the federal government. The federal government did not pass a comprehensive immigration law until 1891 and did not set the restrictive quota laws until 1921, in response to World War I. States can only regulate immigration by the means that national law currently establishes. A national law which does, in fact, call for the deportation of known illegal residents. The problem with the current law is that for decades it has been under-funded and thus not implemented. Thankfully, President Obama recently signed a bill, increasing the amount of funding to the border. Border security forces along the American Southwest will be given $600 million. This will better allow states to defend their borders.

Arizona’s bill essentially over-stretches its police officers by requiring stricter immigration enforcement, which is challenging to perform without profiling. Based on the federal government’s lawsuit, the judge ruling over the hearing filed an injunction to stop the Arizona bill from being implemented. This was due to the possibility of American citizens or residents being unlawfully arrested, as a result of the confusing and overly strict parts of the bill. The bill violates the First, Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments. It would limit freedom of speech, as the act of speech itself could lead to suspicion over one’s legal status. This would seriously negatively affect legal immigrants. The bill also violates the ban on unreasonable searches and seizures. Law enforcement would be allowed to search one’s belongings without a warrant. The only requisite is a reasonable suspicion that one is an illegal immigrant. Furthermore, the bill violates the equal protection clause by encouraging the detention and checking of racial minorities. The adherence to the due process clause is also in question because this is such a vague and hard law to implement. It is sad that such an unfortunate bill has been passed in the United States in the 21st century. As Democrats and Republicans debate the best way to protect the American border and respond to the issue of illegal immigration, a bunch of misfit lawmakers in Arizona essentially got fed up. The response of the Arizona lawmakers is akin to a college student deciding to use Sparknotes on an essay for a book he or she didn’t read because he or she was tired from having taken two tests just that morning. As a Texan, I really do understand how frustrated

Arizonans must feel about illegal immigration, but the bill passed was definitely not the solution. However, I don’t believe that a similar bill would pass in Texas, New Mexico or California. These three states have a greater Hispanic population both at large and in state legislatures than Arizona. Therefore, the backlash would be much greater. While the Arizonan bill has helped Republican Governor Jan Brewer’s reelection numbers overall, Republican support amongst Hispanic voters has sunk to disturbingly low levels in Arizona. Hispanics have registered with the Arizona Democratic Party in record numbers. Given that Hispanics will soon be a majority ethnic group in the American southwest, bills like this are not politically smart for the Republican Party in the long term. The Republican Party cannot afford to alienate Hispanic voters, like they have with African-American voters. The Republican Party created and endorsed Prop 187 in California, passed in 1994, which denied illegal residents access to public education and health care. This measure has destroyed the California Republican Party’s reputation amongst Hispanics and Asians, Once Hispanics grow to California levels in Arizona, the Arizona Republican Party could be in very serious trouble, unless they moderate their views to established rule of law. David de la Fuente is a junior sociology and political science major. He is also the President of College Democrats. De la Fuente can be reached for questions or comments at ddelafuent@mail.smu.edu.College Democrats meets every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in Hughes-Trigg Atrium C-D.

Libertarian opinion: Only a competition for minority votes COMMENTARY

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The debate surrounding the Arizona Senate Bill 1070 is pathetic, shallow and merely a political struggle to obtain future minority votes. Democrats argue two points: unconstitutional state regulation of naturalization laws and racism. Spenser P. Matthews First, they say that the bill is unconstitutional in respect to Section 1 article 8 of the U.S. Constitution. It attempts to bypass the federally delegated powers to regulate “rules of naturalization.” This is factually incorrect. S.B. 1070 clearly states several times in sections A, B, C and D that it will not limit in any way the authority of he Federal Government. It also will not change the constitutionally defined “rules of naturalization” In fact, S.B. 1070 mandates that all cases of alleged illegal status will be handed over to the Federal Government for verification and if need be, extradition. S.B. 1070 allows the state to assist the Federal government in reinforcing natural laws and protecting its borders. That’s it. Democrats also argue that this bill is racist. The US Attorney General, Eric H, Holder, Jr. along with President Obama claimed that the bill was solely intended to profile minorities. However, nowhere in this bill is there any mention of racial profiling. Contrarily, it even states that the enforcing powers “shall not investigate complaints that are based solely on race, color or national origin.” SB 1070, line 28. I know this bill is not racist because I read it in its entirety. The Attorney General Holder, however,

publicly admitted, (after countless interviews where he promoted his racism claims) that he had not even read the bill himself. Did I mention it is only 16 pages long and that it only takes a whopping 20 minutes to read? This bill does not promote racism. Read it for yourself. Libertarians argue that SB 1070 is, in fact, very constitutional under the 10th Amendment. The 10th Amendment grants state sovereignty, when not prohibited by the federal government. If the Federal Government is not fulfilling its due diligence in regulating immigration, it is the State’s right to step up. It can take action to protect its own citizens. This must be done without superseding the federal rules of naturalization, which this bill clearly guards. According to the Pew Hispanic Research Center, nearly 1,400 immigrants enter into the US and less than 300 leave per day. That equals 400,000 immigrants a year who do not return to their country of origin. The Federal Government is clearly not doing its job to protect our borders. Arizona, therefore, has every right as a sovereign state to enforce Federal Law. So, how has this become such a major issue, and why is it a struggle for minority votes as I claimed earlier? President Obama started this mess when he charismaticly claimed the bill was racist by telling a hypothetical story about a minority American buying ice cream with his family. This quickly enraged the Hispanic community. They have united with the Democrats to fight the Republicans who passed the law. And how will they fight? By casting their votes against the Republicans.

Here are some interesting supporting tidbits to chew on: -Michigan passed a similar bill, but there was no protest from the Obama Administration. -Michigan is a blue state (Democratic majority). -Arizona is the home to Senator John McCain and is a red state (Republican majority). -According to the Pew Hispanic Research Center, the Hispanic vote (30% of the population in Arizona) could swing the state to Democrats. -Arizona is worth 10 electoral votes. -Obama lost Arizona in 2008 by less than 200,000 votes. -Total Hispanic population in Arizona holds over 2,000,000 potential votes. I only get 700 words, so I will trust that you are a bright SMU student who can put this puzzle together. When you figure out what is really being done here, go find the non-partisan organization on campus called “Democracy Matters” and join their fight. And, don’t be fooled, the Republican Party and all other politicians are just as guilty of manipulating minorities for their votes. Spencer Price Matthews is a senior marketing major. He is also the Red-President of the University Libertarians. University Libertarians meet on Monday, Aug 30 at 8 pm in the Hughes-Trigg Forum. The first 20 attendees will receive a free book. Matthews can be reached for comments or questions at SMULibertarianParty@gmail.com.

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SMU named among nation’s Students share views on mosque near Ground Zero ‘most efficient’ universities By ESSEETE WORKNEH Contributing Writer eworkneh@smu.edu

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Park 51, formerly known as Cordoba House, is a proposed 13-story Islamic Cultural Center and Mosque in New York. The project is being organized by the Cordoba Initiative, a multi-faith non-profit organization founded by Iman Feisel Abdul Rauf. The Cordoba Initiative website states that the community center will address six areas of need: culture and arts, education, social cohesion in the form of classes, a library and child care, religion, including a Mosque, global engagement and recreation including a pool, gym and wellness programs. The estimated cost for building the center is $100 million and the Cordoba Initiative has not yet begun fundraising for this high goal. This project, which is still in its proposal state, has become the latest hot-button issue. Why? Because of its proposed location, two blocks north of the World Trade Center site. “The group should not be prevented from doing so legally or otherwise, but in order to respect the strong feelings people have regarding this, they should consider moving it elsewhere.” said Carole J Wilson, Executive Director of the John G. Tower Center for Political Studies. Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani called it a disgrace that would “horribly offend” the families of 9/11 victims, and Rep.

Peter King said current New York Gov. David Paterson has said he plans to meet with the Cordoba Initiative to discuss possibly relocating the project. On the Cordoba Initiative website, Rauf said there are no meetings scheduled with Paterson, and the Cordoba Initiative intends to maintain the planned location. A recent poll released Aug. 5 by the Siena College Research Institute, from top tier Siena College in Loudonville, NY, found that the majority of New Yorkers, 61 percent, oppose the proposal to build the center. In the report, Dr. Don Levy, SRI Director, said just over half of New Yorkers have closely followed news on the proposed Mosque. “I’m sure they are trying to do good, but as Muslims in America we have to be careful about what our neighbors think, because we all live together,” Kamile Yagci, a physics graduate student and member of the Inter-Faith Dialogue Student Association, said. “As for the Turkish Muslims community, we want peace.” “It would be nice if that organization would defer to the opinion in this case and consider moving elsewhere.” Wilson said. SMU sophomore John Oaks agreed with Wilson. “I believe in the freedom and stuff we have here in America, but that was such a recent, traumatic event just nine years ago, that I think they should probably distance themselves from that spot.” Wilson said.

However, President Barack Obama disagreed. “As a citizen and as president, I believe that Muslims have the right to practice their religion as everyone else in this country, and that includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private property in lower Manhattan in accordance with local laws and ordinances,” Obama said in a speech Aug. 13. “This is America. Our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable. The principle that people of all faiths are welcome in this country and that they will not be treated differently by their government is essential to who we are ... This is not unique to our time, pastors have seen controversies about the construction of synagogues or Catholic churches. Time and again the American people have demonstrated that we can work through these issues and stay true to our core values and emerge stronger for it.” The legal right of the Cordoba Initiative to build Park 51 is not questioned on the SMU campus. However, the location is. “Legally, America is a free country and everybody has the right to do what they want,” said Yagci. “But because it is so close to the World Trade Center, it promotes discussion… It makes people remember 9/11 and the things they suffered… We are not sure if it is the right thing to do, but if it causes polarization then I guess we are not for it.”

Southern Methodist University is one of seven colleges to make the Summer 2010 edition of University Business Magazine’s and Higher One’s “Models of Efficiency.” According to a press release announcing the honorees, Models of Efficiency is a nationwide recognition program that was “implemented by the magazine ... to honor institutions of higher learning that meet the education, business and technology challenges of today’s campuses.” Before the adoption of a computerized job search system, SMU’s Hegi Career Center annually received 3,000 job and internship listings from 700 employers that they manually posted on their website. Furthermore, the career center was obligated by a university policy to make triple copies of all the job listings. Over 10,000 copies were displayed in binders across campus, and it took an average of six weeks for new postings to be seen by students. However, after the process was automated, the wait time to view a job listing was decreased from six weeks to

“SMU’s innovation really stands out because it succeeded on both a quantitative and qualitative level.”

— Editor-in-Chief, University Business Magazine Tim Goral six hours. The office used the saved resources to hire a job developer increasing oncampus recruiting activity by 64 percent. SMU also developed SaddleUp, an online system that enables students and alumni to self-register and search for available jobs. “We launched Models of Efficiency to honor those colleges and universities that are applying the same kind of innovation and dedication to service that we’re seeing from leading-edge companies in the private sector,” Editorin-Chief of University Business Magazine Tim Goral said in a press release. “SMU’s innovation really stands out because it succeeded on both a quantitative and qualitative level.”

This is the first time the magazine has specifically honored the establishment. The Models of Efficiency Program began in January 2010, with the first honorees announced in the magazine’s May issue. Melissa Ezarik, managing editor of University Business, said the magazine decided to partner with Higher One because in partnering with colleges, “the company values creativity, innovation and a dedication to streamlining how services are delivered on campus.” All seven schools were selected after an application process. Ezarik said the judges saw SMU’s accomplishment “as a great example of how implementing technology along with new business processes can save time and money—and benefit students and alumni.” SMU stood out among many of the entries that “were unable to quantify their efficiency improvements,” Ezarik said. “If you’re not tracking what has made you better, proving success is difficult. SMU’s entry clearly showed that the department leaders took their effort seriously.” said Additional honorees will be profiled in University Business’ November/December issue.

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“Campusreform.org is an outside organization with no ties to the SMU community, which is attempting to impose its views on the SMU student body. Conservatives, moderates and liberals are all able to express themselves in SMU’s various political clubs that range from partisan (College Democrats, College Republicans, University Libertarians), to nonpartisan (Democracy Matters), to academic (PSS). More importantly, all the political groups that currently exist at SMU are clubs that are supportive of SMU, unlike campusreform.org, which criticizes SMU students, faculty and staff as being tools of a secret evil liberal agenda.” — David DelaFuente, President of College Republicans.

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