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Mr. Mesero opening upscale location

A beer-fueled romantic comedy

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Students discuss parking

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SMU faces Montana State

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Students pose for a photo in front of the Sober Tent Aug. 30.

SMU Recovery offers booze-free boulevarding Katelyn Gough Assignments Desk Editor kgough@smu.edu

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President R. Gerald Turner convened the Sexual Assault Task Force last fall, following several high profile cases.

Task Force policies enacted RESOURCES Report a Sexual Assault to: SMU Police 214-768-3333 Title IX Coordinator 214-768-3601 Dean of Student Life Office 214-768-4564 SMU Women’s Center 214-768-4792 *These resources will protect students’ privacy and confidentiality to the greatest extent possible, but are required to report sexual assaults to SMU’s Title IX Coordinator and to SMU Police smu confidential: Psychological Services for Women and Gender Issues 214-768-4795 (available 24/7) SMU Counseling and Psychiatric Services 214-768-2277 (available 24/7) SMU Chaplain’s Office 214-768-4502 community confidential: The Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center 972-641-7273 (24-hour hotline) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Center 214-345-6203 For more information please visit: smu.edu/LiveResponsibility.

Katelyn Gough kgough@smu.edu Haley Thayer hthayer@smu.edu On Sept. 1 a woman unaffiliated with SMU reported a sexual assault on campus.

The recent report raises questions about President R. Gerald Turner’s Sexual Assault Task Force that was formed in September 2012 to address the several sexual assaults that were reported on SMU’s campus last year. The Task Force has now disbanded after giving the university 41 recommendations on how to solve the problem, which have now been enacted. The Task Force board took the entire summer to ensure that these recommendations would be implemented at the start of school.

“If a sexual assault does occur, we need to ensure that the person reporting it gets the help they need and feels comfortable to come forward and report it,” said Lori White, Vice President for Student Affairs.

Although the woman was not an SMU student, SMU’s student code allows anyone to make a complaint if they believe that an SMU student has violated the code of conduct. This can range from a noise complaint to a sexual assault.

Under Title IX requirements, universities all across the country must do an investigation if an assault

has been reported on their campus.

That is where SMU’s internal grievance, or otherwise known as the conduct review board, comes into play.

A student who reports a sexual assault on campus can choose to go forward with the criminal process, SMU’s internal grievance process, both or neither. The criminal process is separate and distinct from the university and determines if someone is guilty of a crime. The conduct review board determines if SMU wants that student to continue to be a part of the university community.

The highest punishment from the conduct review board is expulsion.

In this recent report, the woman who reported the assault this past weekend has to make a choice about which process she would like to go forward with. Nothing about this recent report will alter the recommendations implemented by the Task Force.

White explained that through educating the community on sexual assaults, there may be an uptick of reports throughout the school year.

If victims do not report the incident, no one knows that it happened.

“It is important that we all take responsibility for being a strong community and that we take personal responsibility for our actions.” White said. “It is going to take all of us, particularly the students, to step up to the plate and educate themselves.”

NUMBER OF SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTS (at SMU by school year)

‘07

1

‘08

‘08

3

‘09

‘09

2

‘10

‘10

4

‘11

‘11

2

‘12

‘12

5

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Many subscribe to the notion that college is or was some of the best years of one’s life. Often, and especially at SMU, this sentiment is synonymous with partying.

Boulevarding, seemingly-infinite frat parties, and 21st birthday celebrations are associated with the “best” of college times. But, for students in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, this can be incredibly difficult to navigate.

SMU’s Recovery program is working to reverse this common miscommunication, and is one school leading a movement to create an integrative, open community within the university rather than separate from it.

Jan McCutchin, director for the SMU Recovery programs, said the goal is to “provide the support that students in recovery need to have success” without interrupting their opportunities “education-wise and personally.”

One of the more cutting-edge concepts that SMU has adopted is one of a sober tailgate - an alcoholfree tent across from McFarlin and the fountain.

“We have a lot of students who are in recovery who do not go to the boulevard because they are not drinking anymore,” McCutchin said. “They feel it’s something that needs to be skipped.”

McCutchin and her colleagues disagree, and have worked to create a safe alternative for those in recovery that will allow them to “experience college as a college student.” “[The sober tent] is not to recruit students, it’s not to do anything but just celebrate a nondrinking atmosphere,” McCutchin said. “Our goal...is to provide a place for students who are making the choice not to drink...to meet each other...and be a part of the tailgating experience in a manner that is safe for them.”

The tent features a vast spread of food and entertainment, and is open everyone on the Boulevard looking for an alcohol-free environment.

Beyond provisions at football games, the AA program at SMU — for both alcohol and drug abuse - is one that offers unique opportunities not only for recovery, but for mentoring and networking as well. The “inclusive, 12-step

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Students get food at the Sober Tent while boulevarding Aug. 30.

Student services

Shuttle offers ride to farmers market Courtney madden Contributing writer cmadden@smu.edu It is very common for SMU students to get caught up in the SMU bubble and not stray far from campus, but there is a new, easy ride students can take with friends to see Dallas outside of SMU. It is called the Oasis Express, a free shuttle service bringing students from SMU to White Rock Local Market (and back) every 30 minutes.

“I wish we would have had this my freshman year,” junior AnneMarie Soza said. “I would have taken every opportunity I had to go to the market for food, being a car-less freshman, and to the lake for a Saturday getaway.”

White Rock Local Market’s website describes them as a nonprofit organization, on its fifth season, aiming to “improve the health and quality of life in East Dallas.” You can often find the “best” of local meats, produce, tamales, cheese and much more.

But that’s not all, on the first and second Saturday of each month, you can find hand made toys, furniture, and clothes, all handcrafted by North Texans.

Jewel Lipps, SMU Environmental Society president, said, “I would really like people to know that the Oasis Express is about encouraging students to love where they live, and to care personally about Dallas beyond SMU.” The shuttle service will be

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Stage set for Program Council’s Park n’ Party Rebecca Keay Photo Editor rkeay@smu.edu

Courtesy of White Rock Local Market

The SMU Environmental Society helped set up the Oasis Express shuttle.

funded through Big iDeas, but the SMU Environmental Society is also involved, ensuring success and a great opportunity to connect students to Dallas and the beautiful White Rock Lake.

“I think this is essential to fostering an environmentally

conscious community,” Lipps said.

“Once people love something, they want to care for it.”

The Oasis Express will also provide a perfect opportunity for students without cars to get off

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SMU’s Program Council is hosting their 2nd annual Park n’ Party event this Friday from 9 p.m. to midnight on the top floor of Binkley Garage.

Program Council has been working on the event since May, and is excited to present SMU students with a parade of fun activities.

The free event supplies students with food, casino tables, and a live DJ – Kiss FM’s Billy the Kidd. Stephen Rabroker,

Program Council’s VP of Programming is most excited for the new addition to this year’s Park n’ Party event – arcade games: “Pacman, Donkey Kong, Dance Dance Revolution, air hockey tables.”

According to Rabroker, the event drew around 600 people last year, and this year they are hoping for even more. Rabroker believes the arcade games will be one of the biggest draw, “I think that’s going to bring out a lot of people.”

For free food, music and fun games, be sure to stop by Park n’ Party tonight.

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Mr. Mesero combines Mexican, American favorites Mallory Ashcraft Food Editor mashcraft@smu.edu Mr. Mesero, a restaurant that combines classic Mexican food with American style, was the place to be last Friday night before the football game.

With a comprehensive menu complete with appetizers like guacamole and nachos and main dishes including tacos, enchiladas, steak and salads, Mr. Mesero is everything to expect from a sophisticated Mexican restaurant.

What makes it exceptional is the attention to detail in every element of the food, from flavor to presentation.

The menu offers three types of guacamole ($9.95 each), depending on personal heat and texture preferences: “tipico,” “rebanado” and “classico.”

When the guacamole arrives, it is presented in an almost ritualistic fashion.

A waiter places a single delicate, crunchy corn chip on a plate and proceeds to top it with a dollop of fresh guacamole.

The smooth, balanced guacamole made from perfectly ripe avocados is worthy of the novel presentation.

Diners are encouraged to mix and match their favorite tacos. But choose carefully; each plate comes

with two tacos, slaw and rice for $10.95.

As far as which is the best taco, it’s a definite toss up between the brisket taco and the fish taco.

The brisket is juicy and dripping with flavor. Biting into the taco reveals a hidden layer of melted cheese, and it’s topped with a spicy green sauce.

The fish is lightly coated and tempura fried, tender and flaky

inside and slightly crispy outside.

It’s topped with kernels of roasted corn, tomato and a mildly spicy ranch dressing.

The fajita steak taco is another good one. The meat, topped with chopped onion and cilantro, is very tender and juicy.

Don’t ignore the slaw served with the tacos. Made from thinly sliced cabbage and carrots with a hint of vinaigrette, it’s a refreshing

restaurateur is opening an upscale version of Mr. Mesero, called Mesero Miguel, on Henderson Avenue Sept. 16.

Mr. Mesero Info Address: 4444 McKinney Ave Dallas, TX 75205

Website: www.mrmesero.com Hours: Sun.-Thurs.: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Fri. & Sat.: 11 a.m. until late Limited number of reservations accepted daily. The best way to get in is to become a regular and text them when you’re coming!

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For more restaurant reviews, check out my blog at eatsleepeat.com.

The fish taco (left) and brisket taco (right) are two highly recommended menu items that rival each other in taste. Tacos are $10.95 for two.

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

September 6

September 7

September 8

Multicultural Greek Council Showcase, Hughes-Trigg Theater, 7 p.m.

Park ‘N Party, fifth floor of Binkley Parking Garage, 9 p.m. to midnight

Football - SMU vs. Montana State, Ford Stadium, 7 p.m.

Women’s volleyball vs. Sam Houston State, Dedman Center, 2:30 p.m.

All-University Worship, Perkins Chapel, 11 a.m.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Panhellenic Fall Recruitment Information Session, 6 p.m., Hughes-Trigg, Ballroom West

dried counterpart, the ancho chile.

Stuffed, roasted whole and served over black beans, the ancho chile gives the dish a smoky, ethereal flavor. The menu also features some American flavors, including a burger, a roast half chicken and a shrimp salad.

Mr. Mesero is owned and operated by Mico Rodriguez, founder of Mi Cocina and Taco Diner. The seasoned local

Phone: 214-780-1991

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alternative to salad and adds a satisfying crunch to the tacos.

Order a roasted chile pepper or beans as a side dish for an extra $3.

Another option is to swap the rice that comes with the tacos and enchiladas for green rice - the best kind, according to one waitress.

The $14 Friday night special is a chile relleno. Mr. Mesero trades the typical poblano pepper for its

September 10 Real Talk, noon, Hughes-TriggPorticos BCD IFC Mandatory Recruitment Meeting, Hughes-Trigg Theater

September 11 Last day to declare pass/fail or first-year repeated options Family Week Talent Show Auditions, 5 p.m., Hughes-Trigg Theater

SEPTEMBER 3 2:24 PM. Theft. Caruth Hall. A student reported the theft of his bicycle at this location. 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.

3:52 PM. Criminal Mischief. Owens Fine Art Center. Graffiti was reported at this location. Open.

SEPTEMBER 4 12:45 AM. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor/Possession of Fictitious License or ID/Failure to Identify. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Officer for underage drinking, having a fake ID and providing an officer false information about his date of birth. Another student was also

referred to the Student Conduct Officer for underage drinking. Closed.

1:10 AM. Criminal Mischief. Pi Kappa Alpha House. A student reported a broken window. Open.

SEPTEMBER 5 12:15 AM. Consumption of Alcohol

by Minor. McElvaney Hall. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Officer for underage drinking. Closed.

2:21 AM. Public Intoxication. 6500 Airline Road. A student was cited, referred and arrested for being intoxicated in public. Closed.

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Sharing a pint with director Joe Swanberg

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Anna Kendrick, left, and Ron Livingston in “Drinking Buddies.”

Raise your glass to ‘Drinking Buddies’ CHASE WADE Staff Writer cdwade@smu.edu “Drinking Buddies” log line is perhaps the easiest sell to fans of fancy drafts, like me: two charismatic, pretty good looking people build a relationship around craft beer.

Simple enough, right?

Right.

Just like the lede states, “Drinking Buddies” isn’t trying to fool you with its title, at its core, it’s just a story about two friends and the beverage that brings them together.

Joe Swanberg wrote and directed the feature that stars an A-list cast including Anna Kendrick, Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde. Swanberg (who actually has more acting credits to his name as opposed to writing and directing) crafted a clever script that achieves a level of certain casualness that one would expect from a movie about drinking, but also carries a fair amount of tension that begs the romantic question, “Will they or won’t they?”

At the center of the on-screen romance is Olivia Wilde’s Kate.

Kate kind-of-sort-of has a thing for co-worker and friend Luke (Jake Johnson). Problem is, Luke is engaged to Jill, an easy going girl who’s hard not to love.

Of course, considering it’s Anna Kendrick who plays Jill, it’s hard not to fall in love with her.

I say “kind-of-sort-of ” simply because that’s how Swanberg

tells his story; there isn’t a pressing romance needing to happen to make the movie’s plot work, Kate and Luke’s chemistry is so easy going and Jill is so likeable, it’s easy for the audience to want Luke to be with both Kate and Jill.

However, this is Hollywood after all, and Luke ultimately has to choose between the two.

Sure, Swanberg’s script is slick and crafted in a way that is charmingly casual but the triple threat’s real talent shines in his direction.

Swanberg’s eye for composition and story pacing are scary good.

Olivia Wilde may not be the best female lead for the role, but the under-utilized actress shows signs of strong comedic timing and her lone scene with Jason Sudeikis’ Gene Dentler is pretty memorable. However, Kendrick’s natural comedic talent easily steals a fair share of scenes.

Considering that the craft beer world only accounts for close to 3 percent of all domestic beer production, the movie’s target audience is microbially small.

But “Drinking Buddies” is so likeable, even the most dry of towns can get behind it.

I’ll cheers to that.

“Drinking Buddies” opens at three area theaters today: the Magnolia, Studio Movie Grill Spring Valley and Texas Theatre.

MORE MOVIE BUZZ Like a little bit more science-fiction with your drinking movie? Try “The World’s End,” the final, and subsequently hilarious, installment by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright in their Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy.

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ith a pint of Deep Ellum Brewery’s Double Brown Stout and a heaping plate of Smoke barbecue in front of him, Joe Swanberg sat down for quick chat (in between bites, of course) about his newest venture “Drinking Buddies.”

Q: Why craft beer?

I see a lot of similarities in craft beer and independent filmmaking right now. Both are systems created by people who are passionate about what they do and are fighting against massive corporations who have the industry on lockdown. I really related to the whole industry when I started brewing my own beer four or five years ago.

Q: What movies helped inspire the story?

[A] big influence on “Drinking Buddies” was “Bobby & Carol & Ted & Alice” and “[The] Heartbreak Kid.” Those were studio comedies that were still about something and were big commercial hits. I was needing to challenge myself and make something a little bigger and this was it.

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Brie Larson and Keith Stanfield in the 2013 film “Short Term 12,” directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.

Brie Larson delivers breakout performance in ‘Short Term 12’ CHASE WADE Staff Writer cdwade@smu.edu Brie Larson has had a pretty good year.

She pulled off a solid performance in the Sundance standout “The Spectacular Now,” delivered perhaps the most important line in Joseph Gordon Levvitt’s new feature “Don Jon,” and now, with her newest release “Short Term 12,” Larson makes her case as the country’s most compelling, and most talented, up-and-coming actress.

In the movie, Larson plays Grace, a social worker of sorts who oversees the day-to-day operations for foster kids in the latter part of their stay.

This isn’t “Oliver Twist.”

The teens under Grace’s supervision are disturbed, bothered by either the thought of impending adulthood or

the threat of abusive parents thus making Grace’s job as challenging as it is rewarding.

Grace lives with Mason, a bearded hipster-type who also works at the “Short Term 12” living facility. John Gallagher Jr. plays Mason.

It’s hard to pinpoint a defined catalyst in “Short Term 12” as director Destin Daniel Cretton practically immerses his audiences into the world of Grace and Mason from the movie’s get-go.

However, most of that initial informality comes from Larson’s shear talent on the screen.

With Grace, Larson is able to convey two personas at once; one being the tough, levelheaded foster parent, the other a sand-paper rubbed-raw soul that is deeply disturbed by her traumatic past.

It is from her past that Grace is able to connect with “Short

Q: How were you able to cast this movie?

The way in was through my other movies, not through beer. None of my four main actors were really big craft beer lovers. With Anna [Kendrick] I saw her in “50/50” and she just blew my mind. I had the real pleasure of seeing her in that movie and not knowing who she was. I just turned to my wife and asked “Who is this girl? She’s crushing it.”

She’s certainly one of the best actresses right now.

Calculated net present values.

Then netted a 10-pounder.

“Last month, I joined a team in San Francisco to start working on a Silicon Valley project. Come to find out, a few of the clients share my passion for fly-fishing.

And some of the best in the world is just a short drive into the Northern Sierras.

Q: How would you describe Dallas as a craft beer city?

Dallas’ craft beer scene is exciting and producing a lot of great stuff.

Needless to say, when we head out on weekends, we take the phrase ‘Gone Fishing’ to a whole new level.”

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Term 12’s” newest tenant Jayden, a black-clad teen that, much like her music, screams with angst.

Jayden’s particular backstory drives Grace to the edge of both her professional and personal life.

While the story is crafted around Jayden and Grace’s bonding, another true standout is Keith Stanfield as Marcus.

Marcus is the home’s oldest tenant and is just weeks away from starting his life as an adult.

Stanfield digs deep and delivers a gritty performance that never feels inauthentic.

By definition, “Short Term 12” is an ensemble piece, however, with Larson’s screenstealing performance, it’s hard not to label it a character study.

Labels aside, the movie’s just plain, old-fashioned good.

“Short Term 12” opens at the Angelika Dallas today and expands to the theater’s Plano location Sept. 13.

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The problem with parking Living close has no advantages danielle deraleau Contributing Writer dderaleau@smu.edu When I didn’t get housing for my sophomore year, I made sure to pick an apartment close to campus so I could commute there as painlessly as possible. Luckily, I have a car, so I bought myself a parking pass and figured that was that.

But, just because you have a pass, doesn’t necessarily mean you get to park.

I learned a lot of things the first week of school. Such as, if you’re going to park in Binkley Garage, you need to have extremely good luck. I recommend a few rabbit’s feet and maybe some four leaf clovers. A horseshoe doesn’t hurt either.

Because basically what you’ll end up doing is circling the place waiting for someone to leave, and then jump on their spot. Keep in mind that multiple other students will be circling like vultures.

I’ve found myself suddenly wishing I had a smart car, because I could probably manage to squeeze it into the parking spots no one can take because the car on the adjacent side parked over the line.

Those are the worst kind of people, the kind of people that just want to watch the world burn.

It’s a battlefield out there. Do everyone a favor and stay in your space. Please.

I opt out of Binkley Garage, and usually end up on the roof of Airline Parking Garage. They might as well have a spot up there with my name on it.

My car has black interior, so

after a long day of classes I come back to an oven. What’s even more fun is that the elevator works about fifty percent of the time. So usually I get a free workout hiking up to the top. But at least I have a spot.

If your first class is later than 10 a.m., don’t even try.

But just when I thought maybe I had this process down, I realized I had forgotten one important factor: game days.

Because SMU students are not allowed to park anywhere on their campus while their football team is playing, those who do live there have to move their cars to the outermost parking lots. Also known as the parking lots most of us commuters use.

I didn’t even bother on Friday. Luckily I have a saint of a friend who didn’t have class and offered to drop me off near mine.

“But wait!” you say. “There’s a bus!”

Yes, yes there is.

But the bus, especially on game days, has been extremely full as of late. Did you see the email encouraging students to look for alternate routes of transportation?

To be fair, the bus does work for a lot of people, but I just personally suck at catching it. The moments when I have made the bus has been the result of an all-out sprint.

So if you don’t want to bother with the bus, and you do use an alternative form of transportation, you’re likely to end up back where you started: on the roof of Airline Parking Garage.

Deraleau is a junior majoring in journalism.

Leave space for commuters demetrio teniente Sports Editor dteniente@smu.edu There are roughly 11,000 students enrolled for classes at SMU. I refuse to believe that all of those students are ever on campus at one time. I also refuse to believe that all of those students drive a vehicle.

About 2,000 students live on campus in residence halls. If you say a handful more live within walking distance of SMU, you would still have about 10,000 commuters who drive to school.

It is inconceivable that half of the commuters are ever on campus at the same time.

SMU doesn’t have that big of a campus, but it certainly is big enough to hold the 32,000 people that were at the Texas Tech game Aug. 30.

So, for the love of Oprah, how is finding a parking space so difficult on a regular school day?

It may be, in large part, because students living on campus are parking or are forced to park in parking garages.

First of all, it is completely unnecessary for every residential student to have a car on campus.

It is uncalled for, that their unnecessary motor vehicles be parked in parking garages all

week long.

When I created my class schedule this semester, I relished having my first class at noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

What is the point of having my first class at noon, if I still have to get to campus by 9 a.m. to find parking?

It wasn’t always thus, remember? Once you could show up in the afternoon and find plenty of empty spaces.

My first two years at SMU, Airline Parking Garage was like a hidden treasure. Wider parking spaces, closer to main campus, close enough to Hughes-Trigg and Umphrey Lee. It was everything I could have ever dreamed of.

Not this semester. At least, not since everyone relocated their vehicles for last Friday’s football game. Now, Airline is but a shadow of what it used to be. There are no choice parking spaces to find, only cramped compact spots next to dust-covered clunkers.

Every night I pray to Tom Cruise and baby Jesus, that when I drive to campus the next day, Airline will be empty again.

Every day, I drive to Airline, and you know what I have found?

Tom Cruise sucks.

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Young people testing the latest Sony PlayStation 4 at the Gamescom gaming fair in Cologne, Germany, Aug. 22, 2013. The Gamescom trade fair, one of the world largest trade fairs for interactive entertainment and video games, lasts until Sunday.

Dropping cash on game systems matthew costa Associate Sports Editor mcosta@smu.edu This coming fall is going to be a different kind of fun. The battle for supreme spending will finally be upon us in November as video game giants Sony and Microsoft fight for the right to earn our money.

Before any of you blow off this article as an expression of nerdiness from your local opinion contributor, let’s look at the facts: a video game holds the record for largest gross income at a cool $500 million. Current systems have sold more than 259 million units worldwide.

If you don’t think this fall is going to be a big deal, go ask your best male friend. Video games will own the male mind

around Thanksgiving, with the PlayStation 4 coming out Nov. 15 and the Xbox One exactly a week later.

The systems will cost an average of $450, but will be almost as entertaining as your drunk Aunt’s rants about “that there Obama” during family gettogethers, and while everyone has a different idea about which one to get, neither looks to be a bad purchase.

Both are going to have very different upsides, such as the Playstation 4’s price point or the Xbox One’s kinect, although I do not condone using half a thousand dollars just to get a poor man’s motion detector.

Over the last three months, Microsoft has come under fire for its poor showing on the floor of the Electronic Entertainment

Expo in Los Angeles in midJune. Presales haven’t been anything close to those of Sony’s console and the early scare has sent Xbox fans into a frenzy of defense unseen in years.

Sony pounced on the perceived weakness and has constantly berated the decisions made by Microsoft. Some of the hits have been childish and downright false when examined further, but it still hasn’t led to a change in the standings.

At this point, it’s tough to justify the extra $100 plus the lack of hardware compared to the PlayStation 4, but being too engrained in the Xbox way of life it might just be too late for me.

In the end, it will all come down to how these systems develop four to five years from now. Neither system is

releasing a major exclusive game that will make people want to drop the cash on day one, nor are the graphics such a great step up.

Most people who are following the latest news on these systems will have already made up their minds by now and nothing anyone can say or brag about can change their minds.

Why should they?

The fun of owning a system around the same area of time it comes out is one of the great joys of being a video game fan.

This is an experience most of us have only had three to four times before now. Joyful faces near the end of November will overpower any desire to keep money in your wallet.

Costa is a senior majoring in journalism.

Quote Worthy

“There are some, I think, that are saying it should determine the number of strikes it should take. I think that goes a little far.”

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Teniente is a junior majoring in journalism.

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Organizations convene at expo Courtney madden Contributing writer cmadden@smu.edu

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meeting” each week is now an open process.

“We are inviting faculty and staff also in recovery to attend [weekly meetings] and mentor students, and vice versa,” McCutchin said.

She said this allows the program to “be far more inclusive to the university community.”

McCutchin said because many faculty and staff in recovery “are already established within the AA community,” SMU Recovery programs are able to take advantage of work already being done and “really promote it toward SMU.” “We’re hoping to gain resources, contacts, and individuals who are doing things in recovery,” McCutchin said. “[This will allow] a networking relationship among faculty, staff, and students.”

SMU senior Shannon Delehanty, a participant in SMU’s recovery programs, said that by “providing support for those struggling with addiction or in recovery,” the university

is demonstrating that it “cares greatly about its students.” “[SMU programs] make it possible for those individuals to live a better life,” Delehanty said. “I personally got in trouble a couple of years ago for alcohol and didn’t know any alternatives.”

By instituting things like the sober tent, SMU is giving substitute “activities that don’t involve drinking while getting a great education.”

“I think one of the biggest misconceptions is that you can’t have fun without drinking,” Delehanty said.

“SMU is stepping in the right direction toward changing people’s perspectives,” McCutchin said. And as other universities and students nationally have grown more invested in recovery programs, many have taken notice of SMU’s dynamic offerings, McCutchin explained. “[Growing national interest and need] has been a real motivator in getting these programs established so students want to come to SMU,” McCutchin said. “This is a great recruitment and retention opportunity for our school.”

SMU’s second Engaged Learning Expo took place Thursday in the Mack Ballroom of Umphrey Lee. The Expo hosted over 40 onand off-campus organizations.

The purpose behind Engaged Learning is to involve students in internships, volunteer work and projects that will educate them outside the classroom. Susan Kress, director of Engaged Learning, came up with the idea of hosting an expo to showcase the possibilities available to SMU students.

“Engaged learning is a university-wide initiative that supports the idea that students learn beyond the classroom,” Kress said. “Within the classroom, students have a course catalog. The expo is like the course catalog for outside the classroom.”

The expo serves as a place where students with a project idea can come and make connections in the community. At the expo, students currently working on Engaged Learning projects were celebrated.

Fashion Media and Finance major Ashley Wali ’15 began her internship with Engaged Learning her freshman year at SMU. She is currently working on a project making kits for victims of domestic abuse. Wali’s project is one out of 70 Engaged Learning Projects for 2013.

Psychology major Addie White ’17 attended the expo because she hopes to start her own program at SMU for people with disabilities.

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The Engaged Learning Expo offered many students unique opportunities not available within a classroom.

“The Engaged Learning Expo can help me get started,” said White. “I cam here to make connections.”

In addition to projects, the Expo also serves as a place to find volunteer and internship opportunities. Lori Hudson, volunteer resource director for Girls Inc., is grateful for the existing relationship it already has with SMU women but knows more volunteers can always be helpful.

“Of course we need volunteers, like homework helpers,” said Hudson. “But we also need interns

for copy right, social media, and graphic design”.

Chrissie McBryde, senior outreach architect for Reading Partners, is excited for the networking opportunity provided by the expo.

“It’s a good opportunity for engaging students as volunteers and interns and to share what we do with the SMU campus,” said McBryde.

Freshman biology major Meghan Patel decided to attend to get information on different research and internship

opportunities to be apart of.

“It’s difficult to get out there and find things to do so the expo makes it a lot easier,” said Patel.

The ability to provide students with these types of opportunities is why Kress decided to organize the expo.

“We want students to see the breath of possibilities available to them,” said Kress. “And for campus programs to see how they can connect with the community.”

The Engaged Learning Expo serves as the place where the possibilities are available in one place.

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Near White Rock Lake, the Farmers Market offers fresh, local produce.

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campus to a local market.

“I have been interested in the idea of a Farmers Market since my first year when I had no access to any sort of outside activities or fresh organic food,” Gabriella Padgett, SMU junior and officer organizing the Oasis Express, said. “My idea has developed since then from a Farmers Market on campus to

a shuttle to an already existing market.”

The Oasis Express will shuttle students on Sept. 7 and 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Students interested can meet at the flagpole for rides.

“This is a wonderful, easy way for students to get off campus and get out under the trees or onto the water,” Lipps said. “I’m really excited about the opportunities the Oasis Express can provide to students.”

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SMU takes on Montana State Bobcats Billy Embody Sports Writer wembody@smu.edu

SMU P ICKS

Coming off a disappointing 4123 loss to Texas Tech last weekend in a primetime matchup, SMU will again be matched up in a primetime game against Football Championship Subdivision level team Montana State at 7 p.m. CT at Ford Stadium.

After the loss to Texas Tech, there were plenty of questions to be answered for SMU fans as to why the Mustangs fell apart in the fourth quarter against the Red Raiders.

No matter how disappointing the loss to the Red Raiders is, SMU must be focused for this game, as Montana State is no slouch.

“It’s tougher to make sure you do everything, but when you’re 0-1 it’s easier to get up for the next opponent so I expect that we’ll play hard and we’re going to have to play hard,” SMU head coach June Jones said.

Montana State went 11-2 last season and is coming off a 42-24 win over Monmouth.

Quarterback DeNarius McGhee,

a former Euless Trinity High School star, who threw for 240 yards and completed 19-of-24 passes in last week’s win, leads the Bobcats on offense.

After watching the Mustangs give up 413 yards passing to Baker Mayfield, a walk-on true firstyear, the SMU secondary has to improve this week. SMU cannot get into a shootout with Montana State, who could give SMU plenty of trouble if the pass defense doesn’t help.

Montana State also has a solid running back with Shawn Johnson, who rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on five carries last week, but SMU’s run defense gave up just 48 yards to Texas Tech.

SMU quarterback Garrett Gilbert will have a lot more of the load on his shoulders with starting running back Traylon Shead sidelined for this week’s game with a knee injury.

Gilbert could use some help from the running game though, which was non-existent against Texas Tech.

Insert Prescott Line, the younger brother of former SMU star Zach Line, who will make

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The offensive line allowed quarterback Garret Gilbert to be sacked five times by Texas Tech Aug. 30.

his first start as an SMU player this weekend. Line ran for 20 yards on six carries in place of Shead last week, but will be the featured back this week and have

Mont St. vs.

SMU

S.Carolina vs UGA

Notre Dame Fla. vs Miami vs Mich.

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SMU 27-17

S. Carolina

Notre Dame

Matthew costa

SMU 35-24

S. Carolina

W.Tucker Keene

SMU 27-14

Christopher Saul Billy Embody

GAME

a full week of practice with the first team.

“He got thrown into action and he blocked well. He did his job that’s for sure,” Jones said.

“He’s just like his brother. He’s a good inside runner and once he gets a feel for what we’re doing run wise, I think he’ll look just like Zach did.”

The SMU offensive line gave up five sacks and Gilbert was under pressure all night against Texas Tech. Gilbert still had a solid performance, but will need to convert redzone trips to touchdowns instead of field goals.

Last year, SMU ranked 109th in the country in redzone conversion percentage and struggled against Texas Tech in that department.

SMU must capitalize on redzone trips this week and cannot settle for field goals.

“You’re always striving for efficiency in that situation. I thought we had a couple good ones and then some other ones that we didn’t convert that we had opportunities to, but you can’t worry about what transpired last week,” Jones said.

“You have to get on to the next one and execute those ones when you have the chance to.”

While many may view this game as a tuneup going into SMU’s matchup against Texas A&M in two weeks, Montana State must be treated as a solid opponent who can sneak up on SMU and beat them at home, which would spell trouble for the rest of SMU’s season already.

Houston vs.

Temple

Giants vs Cowboys

Packers vs.

49ers

Eagles vs.

Redskins

Falcons vs.

Saints

Chiefs vs.

Jaguars

overall

Florida

Houston

Cowboys

49ers

Redskins

Saints

Jaguars

6-4

Michigan

Florida

Houston

Cowboys

49ers

Redskins

Saints

Chiefs

8-2

UGA

Notre Dame

Florida

Houston

Giants

Packers

Redskins

Saints

Jaguars

6-4

SMU 35-17

S. Carolina

Michigan

Florida

Temple

Giants

49ers

Redskins

Who Dat!

Chiefs

8-2

SMU 35-6

Georgia

Michigan

Florida

Houston

Cowboys

Packers

Redskins

Falcons

Chiefs

7-3

Commentary

What have we done for you lately?

This past weekend, we published an article spotlighting SMU quarterback Garrett Gilbert’s offensive stats in a loss to Texas Tech Aug. 30.

We acknowledged that the Mustangs lost, but should have won. We also admitted that as good as Gilbert was, he should have converted a couple of trips into the redzone into touchdowns.

We were, in my opinion, critical but fair in our analysis of the football game and the players that impacted the outcome.

However, shortly after the Gilbert article was online, I was told I had bought into the hype - that I was victim to silk purse syndrome.

I received this feedback in a brief Twitter exchange by the self proclaimed “most enthusiastic mustang fan who never went to school [here].”

He went on to say, SMU football is boring. He sees the same thing week after week.

There’s no excitement. There’s no passion, no creativity and the play is uninspiring.

This, from the most enthusiastic fan of SMU. Haters and dramatic overreactions are commonplace on social media. This isn’t news. No

Demetrio Teniente Sports Editor dteniente@smu.edu one is proclaiming him SMU’s biggest fan - especially not after those comments.

However, if this is someone who “supports” SMU athletics to the extent he claims, then the source of athletic apathy on campus has been found.

In fact, we should have never been confused. The ailment that plagues SMU’s school spirit is not unique to the hilltop.

The SMU fan base, like any sports organization, is made up of fair weather fans. All it takes is one play. One mistake.

One interception and the faithful turn.

No one is to blame for this “what have you done for me lately” attitude. And there isn’t

much that can be done, aside from giving the undeserving what they ask for, and that is wins.

No matter how much students wanted beer in Ford, it wouldn’t have made that big of a difference in attendance nor would it have kept fans in their seats in the fourth quarter when Tech poured on 21 points for good measure.

Hopefully, there are not as many SMU fans like the one I met on Twitter as I fear there may be.

Regardless, he provides us with the solution to filling the stadium and packing the arena: wins.

Wins will fill Ford, Moody and Westcott. Not wins in Conference USA. Probably not even wins in the American Athletic Conference. It will take NCAA tournament type wins.

It is a tall order to turn a fan base around. Especially when it takes a solid fan base to win big games.

If SMU plays without passion, maybe it’s because they look up and see empty seats. If they lack creativity, it’s because no one is watching. If they are uninspiring, it’s because no one is listening.

Women’s Soccer

2-2 Mustangs look for road wins over weekend against Wildcats, Gamecocks Matthew Costa Associate Sports Editor mcosta@smu.edu Looking to rebound after their first home loss in almost two years, the Mustang women’s soccer team (2-2) will play the Davidson Wildcats (0-1-3) at 6 p.m. today and the South Carolina Gamecocks (30-1) at noon Sunday.

The team last played Davidson in 2010, easily getting by on a 3-0

victory. It was the only time these two schools have met for a women’s soccer match, and hopefully, for the Mustangs, will be a repeat of history.

SMU’s competition stiffens quickly, as South Carolina, which has yet to concede a goal this season, received 62 votes in the latest NSCAA poll, just six shy of being nationally ranked.

Head Coach Chris Petrucelli must be pleased with his team’s

passing and ability to find the open player, given that 12 of his players’ goals have come from eight different shooters, led by junior Shelby Redman’s three.

SMU will need to use that skill and creativity in order to come out of this weekend with a winning record. With three straight home games coming up next week, this could be the point of the season the Mustangs begin to make their push.