INSIDE
Dallas hosts 2013 Mad Decent Block Party
Aaron Carter performs at SMU
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Perfection not needed to worship
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Men’s soccer loses at Indiana
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Students listen in on a discussion at last year’s Engaged Learning Expo in Aug. 2012.
Beyond the classroom Upcomng Engaged Learning Expo connects sectors, students Katelyn Gough Assignments Desk Editor kgough@smu.edu In what she described as “a world where the glass is half full,” Susan Kress, Director of SMU’s Engaged Learning, spoke with The Daily Campus about the “higher order learning” that more and more students are seeking — and now finding — at the university. Engaged Learning is both a grant and mentor opportunity for any SMU student with an idea they would like to take out into the community - be it on SMU’s campus, in the Dallas area or even overseas. “What we’re trying to do is embed across the undergraduate community that they not only learn
in the classroom, but they also learn outside the classroom,” Kress said. “It’s taking the lessons of the classroom and putting them into a practical situation.” To allow this, students apply for up to $2000 of grant money through Engaged Learning “to achieve whatever they want to do,” so long as it benefits their academic path. “We’re managing right now seventy students and their projects... Sixty new projects and ten holdovers [continued from last year],” Kress said. The Engaged Learning initiative provides far more than simply monetary support. With the acceptance of an application and commitment to a project comes a mentor that will guide the student throughout their project, as well as
workshops through the process to aid the student in a collaborative group setting. “The student often walks away from this intensive experience...with a relationship with [their mentor] that they didn’t have before,” Kress said. Of the students who do projects through Engaged Learning, Kress said sixty percent continue onto grad school or post-graduate employment resulting directly from their Engaged Learning work. Unique to most other university recognition programs, a student’s Engaged Learning project is included on their transcript, which Kress explained “is a way for the student to demonstrate that the University values [their] accomplishment” and to catch the eye of possible
employers or recruiters. The Engaged Learning Expo, which will take place Thursday, is an opportunity for students to see first-hand “how Engaged Learning happens.” “We are showcasing the community partners, we’re showcasing how it happens on campus, we’re showcasing the seventy students,” Kress said. Two faculty members will also be recognized with the Excellence in Mentoring Award, as nominated by the graduating seniors of Engaged Learning. “The expo is for everybody,” Kress said. “It’s worth stopping by and seeing SMU and its commitment to student learning not only in the classroom, but also outside the classroom.”
STAFF REPORTS SMU police received a report from a woman not affiliated with SMU that she was sexually assaulted Sunday night at 8:30 p.m. The woman reported that the incident occurred in a fraternity house room at 3005 Dyer Court, the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house. A representative of the chapter sent a statement to The Daily Campus regarding the issue:
“SAE Texas Delta is conducting its own internal investigation regarding the alleged incident this morning at 3005 Dyer Court. The chapter is also fully cooperating with SMU’s investigation.” SMU Police are investigating the alleged assault. The university has not issued a statement about the incident. The Daily Campus will provide updates throughout the entirety of the investigation.
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Katelyn Gough Assignments Desk Editor kgough@smu.edu TED Talks have been creating national conversation for several years, and SMU did not hesitate to become an active contributor to the larger community. TEDxSMU began three years ago with the “main goal [of] student engagement,” according to Director Heather Hankamer. And while more and more people have learned about TED, Hankamer said the program’s main question has been how that “translates into getting involved.” The Carole and Jim Young Fellows program grew out of that question, and began a direct partnership with TED in the fall of 2012 as one of seven inaugural universities to participate in the direct connection program. “It’s a really good way to get that engagement piece from all the great ideas and speakers we have that are often missing,” Hankamer explained. Two students from each school at SMU are selected to “spend the year” with the TEDxSMU engaging “not only in what [TED] does on campus,” but also serving as “mentors to the TEDxKids conference,” part of the “big cornerstone conference” the TED program does yearly. “Students’ time is precious, so [we] want to make sure the students...who participate in this have a passion for and
Emily Sims News Writer esims@smu.edu As of Tuesday, SMU Parking and ID Card Services is in charge of the parking at Park Cities Plaza. Park Cities Plaza is the shopping center at Mockingbird and Airline and is home to the SMU Bookstore, La Madeleine, CVS Pharmacy and other businesses. “The change will help ensure adequate parking for customers of shops there,” said William J. Nemeth, director of SMU Real Estate, and Mark Rhodes, director of SMU Parking and ID
Card Services. Those who use the parking lot for reasons other than visiting the businesses in the shopping center will be ticketed or will have their vehicles towed at the owner’s expense. Nemeth and Rhodes want to remind students, faculty and staff visiting Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports, attending athletic events or SMU classes should park in Meadows, Moody, or Binkley garages. Further questions should be directed to SMU Parking and ID Card Services at 214-768-7275 or parking@smu.edu.
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Meadows Dean Jose Bowen and student Julian Spearman jam on keyboards at last year’s TEDxSMU Hilltop.
understand...the core values of TED,” Hankamer said. In keeping with the mission “to engage the student and to spread these ideas that are going on here, in Dalla, and around the world,” Hankamer said the program seeks applicants who bring a passion for “sharing specific ideas and discussions.” “We’re looking for students that have a passion for something that they are doing that they want to get out there,” Hankamer said. Those in the Young Fellows program “learn how to get up [in front of an audience] and translate
[their] passion into something.” LyAnna Smith, a graduate student at Perkins School of Theology and a Young Fellow, said the program has allowed her to do just that. She will give her own TED Talk during the upcoming 2013 TED Conference in October, focusing in on the foster care system. She said the Young Fellows program has exposed her to many ideas, issues and topics that “most people otherwise would not invest” their time in researching. The availability and sharing of these ideas is the collarborative
community process that TEDxSMU seeks to focus on. Hankamer said that the takeaway for students is as much about personal skills as it is about initiative and teamwork. “It’s leadership skills, it’s communication skills, and learning how to meet and engage with those in your community,” Hankamer said. “Being able to to communicate and explain [one passion] to a wide vairety of audience...in a short period of time...is a [key] skill.” Applications to the Young Fellows program will be accepted until this Friday.
Abbott releases tax returns Associated Press AUSTIN, TX -- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott released personal tax returns Friday that show the Republican gubernatorial candidate earning about $200,000 a year but does not reflect millions of taxexempt dollars made from a settlement following his 1984 accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Abbott has received more than $5 million and counting from suing the owner of a tree
that fell on him during a jog as a young law student. That money is not taxable income, which is common in personal injury settlements. But it also makes his federal tax returns since 2010 an incomplete picture of the wealth of Texas’ top cop, who is the early favorite to replace Gov. Rick Perry in 2014. Abbott provided The Associated Press with copies of his 2010-12 returns. But in an interview with AP, he
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Fall must-haves for every closet Brooke H. Reagan Style Editor breagan@smu.edu With August behind us, it’s time to welcome fall with open arms and ready closets. There are so many trends coming off the runway to choose from, but my favorites are stripes, leather, leopard, moto jackets and green. Let’s dive into how to wear each fall trend.
Statement Stripes Instead of that nauticalinspired striped T-shirt you wore all summer, try a perfectly worn in striped sweater over a leather skirt this fall. I’m a firm believer in treating stripes as a neutral, so don’t be afraid to mix prints and textures too.
Luxurious Leather Every corner at NorthPark seems to be full of the season’s most coveted skin. Channel your inner Kate Moss and rock a pair of leather pants. If that’s a little too daring for you, don a sexy and sweet leather dress with a demure neckline. I also love leather shorts (remember if you’re showing off your stems, keep it covered on top) and leather paneling on
an outrageously comfortable, cashmere sweater. Just promise you won’t wear a leather crop top.
A Little Leopard Unless you’re auditioning for a reality show on Bravo, I typically avoid head-to-toe leopard. I like adding a little leopard into my look with a chic clutch, belt or ballet flats.
Can’t-Live-Without-It Moto Jacket Vroom vroom! Whether you’re a girly girl or a vixen, motorcycle jackets are definitely worth the splurge this fall. Try it over a dress for an unexpected edge, but there are endless ways and occasions to sport a moto jacket. A black one would be your most classic choice, but this season offers options with rose gold zippers, bold colors and contrasting sleeves.
Green Envy If green is your favorite color, you’re in luck this fall season. Pantone’s Fashion Resort Collection called it their favorite color for fall, and now buyers at department stores and boutiques alike seem to be going green with shades from emerald to moss green to army popping up everywhere.
1. Skinny Printed Calf Hair Belt, J.Crew, $68 2. Priscilla Shoulder Bag, Tory Burch, $635 3. Teal Ariel Wreath Necklace, BaubleBar, $34
6. Leather Sleeve Top in Stripe, J.Crew, $148 7. Kelly Faux Leather Skirt, By Chance, $142
Bought a fabulous top and don’t know how to style it? Wine stain on winter white pants? Email me your questions at breagan@smu.edu
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Mandatory Organization Meeting, Hughes-Trigg Theater, noon to 1 p.m. Dedman College Ambassadors first general meeting, HughesTrigg Promenade AB, 6 p.m. Eta Sig Rush Event, I Heart Yogurt, 6 p.m.
Engaged Learning Expo, Umphrey Lee Mack Ballroom, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. SWE and Theta Tau Game Night, Hughes Trigg Commons, 8 p.m. Speed Networking, HughesTrigg Ballroom, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Resumania, Hughes-Trigg Suite 200, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Stuff the Bus, The Flagpole, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Multicultural Greek Council Showcase Fall 2013, HughesTrigg Theater, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Emerging Leaders Program, Hughes-Trigg Student Center Suite 200, 5 p.m. Park ‘N Party, fifth floor of Binkley Parking Garage, 9 p.m. to noon
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4. Mixed Media Moto Jacket, French Connection, $238.80 5. Leopard Print Ballet Flats, Forever21, $20
AUGUST 31 12:48 AM. Public Intoxication. East Campus/5500 SMU Blvd. A student referred to the Student Conduct Officer for being intoxicated in public. Closed. 2:32 AM. Public Intoxication. Dallas Hall. A former student was cited and arrested for being intoxicated in public. Closed. 9:48 AM. Criminal Mischief. Boaz Hall. A Hall Director reported vandalism to a student’s vehicle. Open. 7:09 PM. Criminal Mischief. Boaz Hall. An RA reported damage to
ceiling tiles at this location. Open. 6:12 PM. Off Campus Assault. Location Unknown. A student reported he was assaulted by two SMU students at an off-campus FIJI party. Open. 8:48 PM. Criminal Trespass - Habitation. McElvaney Hall. A non-affiliated individual was arrested and booked into the Dallas County Jail for entering this location without permission. Closed
SEPTEMBER 1 11:51 AM. Theft. Mary Hay Hall. A student reported the theft of his bicycle at this location. Open. 12:28 PM. Theft. Mary Hay Hall. A student reported the theft of his bicycle at this location. Open.
5:54 PM. Sexual Assault. A nonaffiliated individual reported she was sexually assaulted by an SMU student. Open.
SEPTEMBER 2 1:31 PM. Theft. Moore Hall. A student reported the theft of his bicycle at this location. Open. 4:05 PM. Theft. Barr Pool. A nonaffiliated individual reported the theft of his bicycle at this location. Open. 5:43 PM. Theft. Gamma Phi Beta House. A student reported the theft of her bicycle at this location. Open.
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Aaron Carter performs at the “Block Party on the Boulevard” Saturday night.
Aaron’s party hits the Boulevard Courtney Spalten A&E Editor cspalten@smu.edu It was Aaron’s party at SMU over the weekend. Aaron Carter performed on Saturday at the annual “Block Party on the Boulevard” event hosted by Program Council. Before he hit the outdoor stage, Carter posted a photo on his Instagram account stating that he was “about to rip the stage at SMU…” Nostalgic fans of the ‘90s teen sensation lined up before the stage to hear the 25-year-old singer perform.
Carter opened his set with the classic hit “I Want Candy.” While performing another one of his singles “How I Beat Shaq,” Carter hit the stage in the famous basketball player’s jersey. Local pop-punk, alternative band, The Happy Alright, opened for Carter. The Happy Alright consists of three band members who frequently perform around Dallas. Among the band members is SMU first-year, Sterling Gavinski. Program Council estimated that over 1200 people attended the free event.
Before the show, booths belonging to campus organizations lined the Boulevard. The Student Filmmakers Association passed out hand held famous faces belonging to celebrities like Aaron Carter, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus. After the show, Carter took time to pose for photos with fans. Apparently, Carter enjoyed the concert just as much as the audience. The morning after he performed, Carter tweeted on his official Twitter account saying “…I LOVE COLLEGE SHOWS! Passionately.”
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Local alternative band “The Happy Alright” opened for Aaron Carter.
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would not commit to releasing earlier filings. “This covers a solid background since I last ran for election,” said Abbott, who was first elected attorney general in 2002. Abbott pledged to release future tax returns as governor. But asked about his aversion to releasing previous years, Abbott said, “I just think this is a good standard.” It is a stance that contrasts with Perry, who released his tax returns dating to the 1990s during campaigns that made him Texas’ longest-serving governor. He has said candidates running for public office should be transparent with federal tax filings. Perry, who is not running for re-election after 14 years, has used tax returns as a political cudgel. During his last re-election bid, in 2010, Perry refused to debate former Houston Mayor Bill White until the Democrat released his returns. He similarly criticized Mitt Romney two years later while they competed for the Republican presidential nomination. Abbott, 55, was first elected to public office as a state district judge in 1992. He also spent six years on the Texas Supreme Court. He said not meeting Perry’s level of disclosure was, in part, due to a matter of access to earlier returns. “Frankly, this is what I have right now. I moved,” Abbott said. “It’s not that I don’t know where they are. I don’t have them.” Abbott makes $150,000 annually as attorney general. His wife, Cecilia, makes about $50,000 a year at Harden Healthcare, where she is the managing director of community relations. None of Abbott’s returns since 2010 exceed more than 20 pages. The filings are relatively straightforward compared with the returns of other politicians,
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Texas Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott
whose filings reveal multiple real estate holdings, foreign tax credits or oil and gas royalties. Abbott’s filings show none of those. He instead has primarily invested in mutual funds -- a strategy he described as part personal preference and part to avoid conflicts of interest in his job. Abbott said he currently manages his own portfolio but does not know what companies are invested in his mutual funds. His 2012 filings show more than $177,000 in recent performance losses. Among his few stock holdings is Youku Tudou Inc., a Chinese Internet television startup, which Abbott said “is supposed to be the China version of YouTube.” “It was just something popular that you read about. It could be in the Wall Street Journal,” Abbott said. “I couldn’t tell you sitting here right now how I heard about it.” The filings also show Abbott to give less to charity than some of his political peers. He claimed $3,014 in charitable deductions last year and $6,620 in 2011. Abbott wrote off $2,426 in charity in 2010 -- less than a half-percent of the more than $700,000 he was due to earn that year between his income and his settlement. According to a copy
of the settlement released by his campaign, Abbott is guaranteed monthly deposits currently worth about $14,400. He also receives six-figure, lump-sum payments every three years. His most recent lump-sum payment was $350,000 in 2010. Abbott said his tax return does not reflect all of his charitable giving, estimating that he donates $1,000 to $2,000 more each year than what his filings indicate. The filings do not spell out to whom he donated money, and Abbott did not provide a list. Abbott, who is Catholic, said most of his tithing goes to his church. He said he also has donated to the University of St. Thomas in Houston, where Cecilia Abbott serves on the board of directors. Abbott said he and Cecilia are also active in buying food to deliver to the homeless. “We view charity as something you do on an ongoing basis,” Abbott said. “It’s less a percentage. It’s more of a daily perspective and activity.” Abbott would not say whether he considered himself wealthy. “I consider myself to be wealthy with a great family,” Abbott said. “With money? I don’t know what the definition of wealthy is.”
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A call to worship exactly as we are christopher saul Contributing Writer csaul@smu.edu Jesus loves you exactly as you are. After all, he made you like that. My father has a saying that he likes to use, “people are cracked clay pots.” It’s true, everyone is broken in some way. Some people were hurt by a former boyfriend or girlfriend. Some people, like my own father, grew up without the support and love of their own fathers or mothers, and others may be dealing with the hurt that comes from living life in this world. People are hurt not only by what they have had done to them, but also by the mistakes they have made and the ways that they have wronged other people. I have things that I’ve done to others that haunt me to this day. We are all just cracked clay pots. For some people, that’s enough to keep them out of church on Sundays, or to reject Jesus. Some people think that “God couldn’t love a sinner like
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me” or “I party too much to show my face at church.” Even as a preacher’s son, I’ve thought this when waking up with a massive hangover and a list of stupid things I have done the night prior. The great news is that Jesus takes us exactly where we are in our lives. He takes us with our malformations and brokenness, and loves us unconditionally. He just wants to spend time with us, and the best way for us to facilitate that is to go to church - where we can focus on his presence and will for our lives. Take this time at the beginning of the new school year to look around for a church, or just try it out for the first time. The hardest thing about going to church for people, myself included, is that I don’t feel like I’m worthy of being there in the first place. Truth is I’m not, but the grace given to me allows me to be there. After all, what better way to mend a cracked clay pot than to go to the potter’s house. Saul is a junior majoring in journalism.
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The integration of SMU LEAH JOHNSON Staff Writer leahj@smu.edu Last Wednesday marked the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. In this March, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream Speech.” Five decades later, I set out to see if SMU had achieved the goals outlined in Dr. King’s speech. To start off, I attended an SMU hosted public debate against Wiley College on the topic of whether or not America is faltering on Dr. King’s speech in 2013. SMU debaters debated the negative while Wiley College argued the affirmative. In the end, Wiley College won three to nothing. SMU stuck to its points that America is no utopia, but progress had been made in institutions where progress did not exist in the past. They argued people’s mindsets are harder to change. Dr. King said something similar in a speech at SMU over 40 years ago. “[A]lthough legislation…can’t change the heart, it can change habits,” Dr. King said, reported The Daily Campus in 1966. Now, substitute the word “America” for “SMU” in the argument made by the SMU debate
Make the most of SMU Sympathy is difficult, but empathy is even harder. I encourage first years to broaden their goals as they enter their first semester. I came to college with solely academic goals. The things that will truly define your college experience aren’t academic. Extracurricular activities, community engagement and social time will change your life more than a textbook ever will. Get to know your professors. Expand your usual circle of friends. Embrace new challenges, even in subjects where you don’t know a thing. By hearing, touching and seeing difference, we begin to understand what makes different individuals, groups and communities tick. —Rahfin Faruk, SMU junior
What do we want in Syria? I do not consider myself an isolationist. I am an interventionist through and through. I want to use the U.S. military to stop the atrocities in Syria. What’s going on there is absolutely horrific and we shouldn’t have allowed it to go on this long. We need to promote regional stability, we need to protect the interests of our allies, and we need to put a stop to the horrific situation. So while we need to do all these things, I can’t convince myself that entering the conflict is going to get us close to doing any of these things. Who is the enemy in this situation? The oppressive regime or the al-Qaida-affiliated rebels? How does this end? Do we want regime change, letting the rebels take power, or do we want to preserve the dictatorship? If we don’t want either (and I don’t think we do), what do we want? We could install a dictator that supports our interests, but the Syrian rebels wouldn’t be any more satisfied with the new leader, and he’d also have to deal with the supporters of the deposed Assad regime. That wouldn’t end the conflict. If we go in without any goals, just to punish states that use chemical weapons through a bombing campaign, does adding to the destruction really solve anything? I’m open to intervening in Syria to attempt to end the conflict. I want to intervene in Syria to attempt to end the conflict. But it isn’t yet clear to me that we have any realistic strategy that would do that. And we shouldn’t go in until we have such a strategy.
size, I believe that it’s quite the accomplishment and one statistic we can proudly boast in comparison to other schools,” said junior Faith Michael. “[SMU] has progressed, but it could be better,” said Alex Zier who is on the debate team that debated Wiley College. Senior, Genesis Reed carried different feelings. “I don’t feel like SMU is diverse especially when no multicultural organizations are represented in the year book. Which is our record of history and diversity as a university,” Reed said. Second, I asked students if they felt SMU was integrated. Only eight people said they felt SMU was integrated. An Phan, junior, said SMU has not achieved Dr. King’s Dream of integration and that, “SMU is becoming more culturally diverse, but socially no.” Junior Ketetha Olengue offered a different perspective. “In some ways yes SMU has achieved Dr. King’s vision of integration. We are not a community that is ruled by the “destruction of another race” but we [aren’t] picture perfect. The important thing [is] that we are a working example and I think that’s the whole point,” she said. And lastly, I asked students if they considered themselves to have diverse friends outside their
ethnicities. All but two students said they had diverse friends. Sophomore Diana Lira said, “I literally have a friend from every continent except Australia.” One student challenged students’ beliefs of the meaning of friends. “Sure, all of the students at SMU have friends that aren’t just white, but in terms of friends in your immediate circle, I think you have to be honest with yourself….The key word being immediate circle of friends, not friends that you tell ‘we should get coffee later’,” junior Colton Donica said. In conclusion, SMU as an institution has been forced to change with the times, but mentalities remain relatively stagnant. Dr. King’s Dream was not of forced integration, like students see on the SMU webpage of outdated and race-friendly pictures of minority students that portray a diverse SMU, or mandated diversity classes and the “Every Mustang Must be Valued” talks at Corral and AARO. In celebrating Dr. King’s Dream, we should challenge ourselves to be more genuinely diverse and less institutionally integrated by leaving our comfort zones and making an effort to connect with people of different backgrounds. Johnson is a junior majoring in journalism and Spanish.
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Why do movie adaptations suck? lauren aguirre Daytime Copy Editor lcaguirre@smu.edu
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team and we have arrived at my point for this article. SMU lacks genuine diversity and integration, but instead sees institutionalized integration. Habits might have changed, but mentalities are the same as 50 years ago. If any person were to examine the culture of SMU, they would see its evident divides. For example examine the set up of the Boulevard, Greek life, or mealtime at Umph. While Boulevarding, minority students huddle at a multicultural tent far from white students who dominate the Dallas Hall area. In Pan-Hellenic Greek life, the majority of members are white, with the exception of one or two minorities. And at Umph, students sit segregated by race. Where a person sits to eat is ruled by the color of their skin. And lastly, multicultural events and clubs only see multicultural students. So, I took it to the halls of SMU and randomly asked students what they thought about diversity. Thirty students participated in the poll and offered the following responses. First, I asked if students felt SMU was diverse. More than half the students surveyed felt SMU was not diverse racially. A couple felt SMU was on its way to being diverse and the rest felt SMU was racially diverse. “With over 80 countries represented in a school of our
Harry Potter started it all. With “The Sorcerer’s Stone,” you have a slow, but relatively easy-to-follow film. Until the climax. When it hits, the movie becomes difficult to understand. A lot of the explanations go down the drain, leaving the audience to figure out what’s going on for themselves. And since most of the audience had been fans of the series, the movie received decent ratings. But, as the rest of the series was adapted, less and less of the wizarding world was explained. “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” was the first movie of the series I watched. I hadn’t yet read the books, and as a result,
most of the movie was confusing. However, after reading the series, and I found that I could follow the action pretty well. This situation is also true of the Twilight Saga, the Percy Jackson series and last month’s release of “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones.” While all of these adaptations are decent films for long-term fans, most of the details and plot developments become confusing for unread audience members. Reading the associated novel before viewing the film should not be a requirement for the audience. Instead, scripts should be written with the idea of making a good movie, regardless of the novel’s original plot. Dear Hollywood, a movie adaptation should not just be a transcript of the original novel. Film is an entirely different art
form, and some aspects of the novels will be hard to carry across. Approach the script like you would for an original film. Be clear, precise and don’t leave the audience with any lingering questions. If that forces you to tweak the original plot, then go ahead. I’d rather see a great movie that strays from the book than a horrible one that doesn’t fully represent the original ideas of the novel. If you’re worried that a few changes will scare away fans, you’re wrong. You had them from the start. They’ll see the movie purely out of love for the book. And if the movie is made well, new fans will join the bandwagon. A great example of this is “The Hunger Games.” The movie explains the context of the plot very well, and does tweak some aspects
from the novel. A character is left out - but not missed - and a few extra scenes with the villains really sell the tension between the tributes and the Capitol. Most importantly, (aside from the superimposed text in the very beginning) everything is explained visually. Overall, “The Hunger Games” sells itself not as an adaptation, but as an actual movie. This is how it’s done. Reading the novel should not be a begrudged idea, only acted upon to understand the film. Instead, it should be an added bonus for the audience - a chance to go a little deeper into the world so brilliantly presented on screen. An adapted movie should be enjoyable to everyone. Book readers or not. Aguirre is a sophomore majoring in journalism and political science.
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SMU loses opener to Texas Tech 41-23 Billy Embody Sports Writer wembody@smu.edu
SMU football dropped their season opener on Friday night to Texas Tech 41-23 on ESPN in front of a sell-out crowd of 34,790 at Ford Stadium. Even with SMU outgaining Texas Tech 490 yards to 461 yards, which doesn’t happen often when matched up against a Kliff Kingsbury coached team, SMU’s drives stalled too many times in the redzone. Texas Tech took advantage of their opportunities. “We just have to do a better job at finishing drives when we have chances to score. SMU quarterback Garrett Gilbert said. “Turning three points into seven points and really turning that drive and early on in the second half into point’s period. So we missed some opportunities, but I thought we did some good things and we have some stuff to build on.” The Red Raiders started true first-year Baker Mayfield at quarterback and the former Lake Travis High School quarterback starred, throwing for 413 yards and five touchdowns in his first career start.
Gilbert, another Lake Travis High School product, didn’t have a bad game either, completing 66 percent of his passes for 388 yards while adding another 53 yards on the ground, more than all the other SMU running backs combined. The pass protection was spotty all night as the Red Raiders sacked Gilbert five times. SMU made some changes on offense with passing game coordinator Hal Mumme tweaking some parts of SMU head coach June Jones’ offense. The offensive line struggled with the quick Texas Tech defensive line, but Gilbert was a good bright spot after struggling last year early on. “The things that we did from last year, he was very sharp on those things,” Jones said. “But whenever you tweak and add, you have to live through game experience to do that. Like I said, he’s got to get better, I’ve got to get better and the team has to get better.” Both teams started slow offensively, settling for field goals until Texas Tech made it 13-9 with one minute left in the first half. SMU then drove down the field and Chase Hover made a 51
yard field goal as time expired in the first half. Texas Tech and SMU traded touchdowns in the third quarter before Tech scored three unanswered touchdowns to go up 41-16. SMU added a one yard touchdown run from Prescott Line with a little over a minute to go in the game, but it wasn’t nearly enough. Texas transfer Traylon Shead was supposed to come and replace Zach Line in the SMU offense, but he managed just 22 yards on nine carries before leaving with a strained MCL injury. Both defenses did a solid job stopping the run, but the secondaries struggled all game and neither team could generate a turnover, something SMU did extremely well last season. “It’s always bad to just see the ball not bounce your way and everything but you can’t think about ‘what ifs.’ We got the ball out, they got pushed back. We live to fight another down,” SMU defensive back Kenneth Acker said. SMU now faces Montana State, an FCS opponent, on Saturday at Ford Stadium and will look to get their first win of the season.
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Looking to open the season on a high note, the SMU Mustang men’s soccer team played in the admittedly tough IU Credit Union Classic in Bloomington, Ind. However, while facing the No. 1 and the No. 7 teams in Indiana on Friday and Notre Dame on Sunday, the Mustangs failed to win against either team. In the first game of the season, SMU grabbed an early lead against the top team in the country. Just inside the 10-minute mark, two sophomores teamed up for the first goal of the season. Defender Michael King registered the first assist of his career when he found transfer Alfred Koroma, who collected the pass and shot the ball from 18 yards out for the goal. SMU survived Indiana’s efforts to tie the game until
the 42nd minute. Senior Matt McKain missed his attempt at the equalizer, hitting his shot off of the crossbar. However, the rebound went toward sophomore Femi HollingerJanzen, who headed the ball in over SMU keeper Jaime Ibarra. The Mustangs and the Hoosiers battled in the second half, each looking for the goahead goal. But in the 72nd minute, A.J. Corrado (last year’s assist leader for IU) hit junior Patrick Doody for what would ultimately be the game-winner. Looking to rebound from that loss, the Mustangs took the field to face the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame senior Leon Brown took the early lead in the fifth minute. Unassisted, Brown corralled a pass from Alex Priede, moved the ball past midfield, and fired it past Ibarra, putting Notre Dame up 1-0. Brown would be the thorn in the Mustang’s side when he struck again in the 20th minute.
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Young talent helps SMU take two of three in San Marcos Mallory Paul Contributing Writer mmpaul@smu.edu The SMU Mustang volleyball team headed to San Marcos this weekend for the Texas State Classic to play Quinnipiac, Texas State and Lamar. The Mustangs took down Quinnipiac finishing 3-0, but ended the day with a loss to Texas State, 3-1. Despite this bump, the Mustangs ended the Classic winning 3-0 on Saturday against the Cardinals. Underclassmen have already begun to shine in this season’s opener, Friday, with sophomores Abbey Bybel scoring nine kills, followed by Avery Acker’s 30 assists. First-year Janelle Giordano
also had eight kills, along with first-year Morgan Heise’s seven digs and four assists. In the third set, the Bobcats attempted to take down the Mustangs with their first lead, 3-2, but the Mustangs fired back led by junior Caroline Young, who scored five kills in the last set. The Mustangs won with 41 kills of 68 attempts to the Bobcats’ 13 kills of 58 attempts. Later that day, the Mustangs fell to Texas State, despite impressive leadership from Kristen Stehling scoring 15 kills, Young with 10 and Acker with 40 assists. In the last match of the Classic SMU’s win showcased once again Young and Bybel both, scoring seven kills. Maddie Lozano, a senior, led the team with a matchhigh of 10 kills and eight blocks.
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The first set started strong as the Mustangs held a 16 point lead that never hit below seven. Within the set, Lozano scored six kills and SMU finished 25-17. In the second set, the Mustangs shined with a 21-8 lead with Bybel and Young each scoring 4 kills. In the final set, the Cardinals were unsuccessful in their attempts to extend the match. Despite the two-point difference, the Mustangs held off the Cardinals at 18-16, and finished the set with 25-18. The Mustangs took down the Cardinals impressively winning all three sets. After playing away at Baylor Tuesday night, the Mustangs host the SMU Classic this weekend, Sept. 6 and 7.
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Patrick Hodan weaved through the defense to feed Brown who pounded the ball into the net. SMU seemed outmatched in the first half, but the team managed to regroup in the second. Sophomores Will Smith and Brenden Lee teamed up to cut the lead in half. In the 71st minute, Smith found Lee who put it past goalkeeper Patrick Wall. Despite a strong second half, SMU couldn’t make up for the two goals given up early and fell 2-1. The silver lining from the tournament was sophomore Koroma. The transfer from The University of Akron proved to be an offensive force on the pitch. This is something that SMU hopes to see more of in the future. Next, SMU travels to Oklahoma for the Tulsa Tournament. Their first match is Thursday, Sept. 5 at 5 p.m.
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Friendly neighborhood theater opens caleb wossen A&E Staff Writer cwossen@smu.edu Step through the doors of the Alamo Draft House on Belt Line Road and remain calm. There’s a robot waving his hand through the wall in front of you. Look around instead at the rest of the lobby. Classic film posters grace the walls of red and black suns rising through the halls. Relax, buy a movie ticket. Drink a cocktail while you’re watching a movie, too. Go ahead, do what you want, except talk. Or text. Noises are generally prohibited, really. The people at Alamo Draft House pride themselves on providing extraordinary experiences for their customers. Franchise owner Bill DiGaetano wants to shake up your movie night. “I always knew I wanted to own my own business,” DiGaetano said. “And I love the brand.” Alamo is known for its creative approach to showing films. Viewers can watch current films, yes, but the preshow’s a wild card. Advertisements are eschewed in favor of found content specifically related to the film or its actors. “The best example is the movie ‘Bridesmaid’ a few summers
ago,” DiGaetano said. “The whole preshow was real-life wedding bloopers.” DiGaetano beams when pointing out the 35-mm reels in two of the seven theaters, another Alamo quirk. The 32-year-old former military man contends that his theater is one of the few to have reel to reel 35-mm, although he’s not knocking digital. “It’s clear, it’s gorgeous, but, I don’t know, it just doesn’t feel like the movies sometimes,” DiGaetano said. Alamo’s menu offers a wide, eclectic selection of meals, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. “Ninety percent of our menu, food-wise, is scratch-made,” head chef Dustin Patek said. “We have people who come in at 7 a.m. to make dough by hand, shred our cheeses, slice our cheeses and so forth.” Alamo also offers the Glass Half Full Taproom, a bar with 32 kinds of beer on tap, 35 bottles and a variety of cocktails made with fresh ingredients. Many of the beers on tap are brewed locally. Customers are given 30 minutes before the show starts to order their meals from menus under their
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tables. Ordering is still possible after the film starts; just pencil out a choice on paper and stand it on the edge of the table. Now at this point in reading, Alamo’s services may remind a person of another movie theater that serves food - Studio Movie Grill. DiGaetano is quick to disagree. “It’s like comparing Led Zeppelin to the Bee Gees,” DiGaetano said. “It’s both a group of guys that plays music, but would you really call Zeppelin and the Bee Gees the same?” DiGaetano chuckles. “And this example I’d like to [think] of us as Zeppelin.” If by “Zeppelin” he means extravagant, he’s talking about Alamo’s special events. The theater plays host to a number of ceremonies centered on a theme. Patrons can watch improv troupe Master Pancake shout hilarious quips about the “Twilight” films while watching them in real time. If that’s not your bag, come dress up as a superhero for “Kick-Ass 2,” or a ‘50s greaser for “Grease.” Like films about schools? Alamo’s airing classic school films like “Animal House” and “Rushmore” for “Back to School” September. Neuroscience researcher and Alamo fan Luis Gutierrez is appreciative. “It’s just a different vibe,” Gutierrez, 28, said. “It’s more than just a theater. I mean, they have sing-alongs.” Alamo opened near the beginning of September, a time where theaters are at their slowest, DiGaetano said. Grinning, he was quick to announce that Alamo had the No. 1 box office draw in the DFW for the premiere “The World’s End.” Granted, it helped that the film’s stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost made an appearance at the theater. One could argue Alamo is better fit for downtown Dallas or West Plano rather than conservative Richardson, but DiGaetano
strongly disagrees. He’ll point out the largest art festival in the country is Richardson’s Cottonwood Art Festival. “It’s a very artistic community, but it just gets boxed in,” DiGaetano said. Alamo theaters play by a unique aesthetic. The inside decor of an Alamo is fairly consistent across its 14 locations, including the original theater in Austin, Texas. The lobby and exterior are a different story. DiGaetano and his team worked with design firm Blue Genie for four months to conceive and and finish the lobby. After rigorous back and forth, the two parties came up with the rude robot hand struggling to tear inside the theater. The design owes influence to Richardson’s history with technology in the telecom corridor. “So we’re like, ‘Oh, giant robot attack in the lobby!’” DiGaetano said. The exterior blends in with its surroundings with its modern, horizontal lines and vertical spires intentionally. “We want to be a neighborhood theater, so we want to blend in,” DiGaetano said. This passion for making the most out of the movie experience extends to the Alamo staff, too. Casting calls for employees encouraged people to apply whether having experience or not. “We can teach someone how to walk around with food, but you can’t train passion,” DiGaetano said. “I think that passion is 100 percent what makes us different.” Brandon Beasley, bartender at the Glass Half Full, agreed in full. “It’s hard work,” Beasley, known as “Shaggy” at work, said. “But for a place where you can be yourself, it’s awesome.” Alamo has no plans to slow down. DiGaetano let it slip that he has a plan in mind to invite students from various schools over to Alamo to learn about the film process. Check out the theater in October for its “horror month.”
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Mad Decent music festival hit Dallas on Saturday at Zouk nightclub.
Mad Decent puts on explosive performance michelle hammond A&E Associate Editor mhammond@smu.edu It’s an unbearably hot afternoon Saturday, Aug. 31, as Dallas gets ready to host the 2013 Mad Decent Block Party. Hundreds of people gather outside of Zouk nightclub in anticipation of this year’s lineup. Despite the heat, a group of girls wear furry boots that match their neon outfits while several guys are in head-to-toe panda costumes. Some wear swimsuits, while others wear glitter outfits that sparkle in the sun, sneakers, funky hats and socks — the typical, eclectic music festival attire. Tents are spread throughout the place, offering people a chance to purchase merchandise of their favorite DJs. “I had seen videos and I had heard it was a fun event,” SMU senior Evelia Chapa said about why she chose to attend. “I really wanted to see Major Lazer, Dillon Francis and Diplo perform.” The Mad Decent Block Party is named after the Los Angeles based record label Mad Decent, which is run by Diplo, also known as Wesley Pentz. Pentz has been nominated for three Grammys and works as both a producer and a DJ. Mad Decent has successfully hosted its annual block parties in multiple North American cities.
The idea is to expose people to new and unique music genres. In a statement released prior to the party, photographer Dustin Hollywood said: “Mad Decent has consistently taken over cities… spreading various unique lineups, attractions, and special guests among each show… and this weekend will be no different with Salacious Sound sending me to capture the craziness that is MDBP 2013!” The party began at 2 p.m. and ended at 10 p.m. The later it got, the bigger the crowd grew. An inflatable whale, the kind generally used to ride in a pool, circled the crowd getting autographs from random people. As the sun went down, people busted out their glow sticks and light-up hula hoops, and by the end of the night, girls took turns surfing through the crowd riding the whale as a group of guys carried them through. Sandra Jurado, an SMU senior, spent nearly the entire time jammed up against countless sweaty bodies in order to stay closest to the stage. “The event was extraordinary… Diplo has been taking over the production of many parties and Mad Decent does not disappoint,” Jurado said. Jurado explains that Major Lazer, one of the highly anticipated performances that night, offers a dance party so entertaining it makes you just want to be there.
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