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SMU cross country places third The SMU cross country team finished third at the Bear Twilight Invitational on Friday at the Baylor Intramural Fields. The Baylor Bears won the overall event, led by junior Cate Westenhover, who finished first in the women’s 4k run just seconds shy of 14 minutes. SMU sophomore Mary Alenbratt took seventh behind Baylor and TCU participants. Freshman Klara Bodinson took 12th, followed by junior Kathleen Hoogland who finished 13th, freshman Lovisa Lindh (15th), and freshman Caitlin Keen who took 20th, rounding up the top 20 finishes for the Mustangs. Mustang stars Silje Fjortoft and Kristine Eikrem-Engeset did not participate in the invite. Eleven schools participated in the event, including Texas State and Abilene Christian. The Ponies will compete again Friday at the Texas A&M Invitational.

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First-time alcohol offenders now get break By MEREDITH SHAMBURGER Senior Staff Writer mshamburge@smu.edu

Students who are caught by SMU Police with alcohol or intoxicated for the first time will now undergo an “informal resolution” rather than recieving an alcohol violation. Dean of Student Life and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Lisa Webb announced the change during Tuesday’s Student

Senate meeting. This means that first-time offenders won’t see a conduct file opened on them in the Dean of Student Life office. Instead, students will meet with a hearing officer from Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH) or the Dean of Student Life Office. “The officer will talk to you about the decision you made and why you made that decision, and really just check in to see how you’re doing at SMU,” Webb said.

The change only affects first-time offenses where no other factors are involved. Other factors include possessing a fake ID, disrespecting the officer, or committing an assault. The school will still contact the student’s parents. The hearing officer will follow up with the student in the following weeks. Webb said the process is modeled after a similar one at Duke University. “Our hope is that this will give the opportunity for freshmen to connect with someone on

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SMU defensive back Chris Banjo and linebacker Youri Yenga tackle Texas Tech runningback Eric Stephens.

Phi Sigma Pi creates first chapter at SMU Phi Sigma Pi, a national honor fraternity, is establishing a new chapter at SMU. To qualify, students must have completed one semester of college work, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and have a graduation date of 2011 or later. Information sessions will be held on Sept. 15 and 16 at various locations. For specific locations and more information, e-mail xpansion@phisigmapi.org.

Ponies fall to Red Raiders By JORDAN JENNINGS Sports Editor jjennings@smu.edu

Over 50,000 fans packed AT&T Jones Stadium on Sunday to watch Texas Tech and SMU battle it out in their season openers. Texas Tech defeated SMU 35-27, marking Coach Tommy Tuberville’s first win with the Red Raiders, and the Mustangs’ first loss of the season. Big 12 Conference team Texas Tech has defeated SMU in the last 14 games in which they have competed, dating back to 1989. The Red Raiders ended the first half with a fourteen-point lead over the Mustangs. Margus Hunt blocked a field goal in the second quarter, marking the eighth in his career, and tying the SMU record for combined blocked kicks and tying for ninth in NCAA history. SMU quarterback Kyle Padron led a 13- play drive in the final drive of the first half, resulting in the Ponies’ first touchdown of the game scored

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by Zach Line. SMU and Texas Tech were 21-7 at halftime, Tech with the lead. Texas Tech scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to go up 35-14. However, SMU defense stepped up their game and shut out the Raiders in the fourth quarter. The Mustangs blocked two field goals during the game. The Mustangs’ special teams drastically helped improve the team’s score during the final quarter. Darryl Fields returned a 92-yard kickoff, tying the tenth longest in SMU history. Fields also had 157 kickoff return yards on four returns during the game. Fields set up the ‘Stangs for the field goal, raising the tally to 35-17. Later on, SMU senior kicker Matt Szymanski kicked a school- record 61yard field goal with 12 minutes left in the fourth quarter. His 61- yard kick set an SMU record, and is the second longest in C-USA history. Szymanski was named C-USA Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday.

During the game, Padron threw two touchdowns to Cole Beasley, one of which cut the Mustangs’ deficit in the fourth quarter. The ball bounced off Tech safety Cody Davis into the arms of Beasley for the mark. Texas Tech’s quarterback Taylor Potts threw four touchdowns and 359 yards that led the Red Raiders to a 3527 victory over the Mustangs. “We showed it’s going to be some ups and downs this year,” Tuberville said after the game. Kyle Padron threw 218 yards with a total of three interceptions by Texas Tech. Coach June Jones said that “Padron was a little flustered,” but the team played a good game. SMU will host their home opener Saturday, Sept. 11 against C-USA rival UAB at 7 p.m. at Ford Stadium. SMU is encouraging fans to dress in red, white and blue in honor of the United States, the Mustangs and the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

The John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies is extending opportunities to undergraduate students as of Sept. 3. The Center has been on the SMU campus since 1994, offering internships, fellowships and scholarships, but its newlyestablished Student Forum is its first affiliation with the undergraduate student body. Matthew Tullman, senior advisor for student affairs and programs at the Center, explained that the goal of the Center is to “educate the next generation of ethical leaders” by providing access to political leaders, encouraging discussion in current issues, and providing real-world experiences. “The Student Forum is our next initiative to meet that,” he said. While the Center’s title may indicate that the students and professors involved must be in political studies of some form, Tullman insists that the Center has people from across campus. Even staff from the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank are involved. According to Tullman, the Center’s prerogative is “to empower the students to connect with these people.” As far as undergraduate involvement, Tullman has plans for events and research opportunities. The Student Forum will also have policy committees where students will discuss current issues. “Policy committees are designed to be broader,” he said. Tullman explained that this is where having members of various backgrounds comes as a necessity: approaching the problem from different areas of study blends perspectives, whereas a group of

students may be able to find a solution for a problem when respected leaders can’t. Issues in discussion will vary, but they include topics such as national security, immigration, renewable energy or problems like the British Petroleum Global oil spill last April. Tullman graduated a year early in 2010 after earning a fellowship research grant with the Tower. He then asked the director how to involve more students, and the idea of the Student Forum was created. After sending an e-mail to the student body last Friday, Tullman expects to see many applications. While general membership is open to anyone, leadership and research

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DISEASE

Students organize Crohn’s Growth Foundation By CHASE WADE Features Intern cdwade@smu.edu

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Tower Center extends program to undergraduates

Students vote for first-year senators Voting began today in elections for first-year senators. Freshmen can vote online at smu. edu/elections today and tomorrow. The polls close at 5 p.m. Five seats remain open in Student Senate for the first-year senators. The five freshmen candidates who receive the most votes will win the seats. The Daily Campus will publish results of the elections online at smudailycampus.com as soon as they are released. Inauguration will take place on Sept. 14 during the regular Student Senate meeting.

campus in a positive way,” Webb said. “So in other words, they’re not coming in for a hearing … where they’re there to be judged; they’re actually coming in for a positive conversation.” Webb said that there have been at least 10 informal resolutions already this year. One student, she described, later contacted the hearing officer about a different matter and

What started as a conversation between SMU juniors Sam Aronowitz and Stephen Poulin became a new foundation looking to change the way SMU views Crohn’s disease.

Both Aronowitz and Poulin have family members with the disease. Aronowitz said these family members are the ones who motivated them to start the Crohn’s Growth Foundation. Considered a genetic disease by some medical professionals, Crohn’s disease involves the inflammation of

the small and large intestines, resulting in side effects such as stomach-ache, diarrhea, fatigue, malnutrition and stunted growth in children. “People with Crohn’s disease are really secretive about their side effects, considering their sensitive nature,” Poulin said. “Crohn’s is much more debilitating than it looks on the surface.”

Both Poulin and Aronowitz have met a fair amount of students on SMU’s campus with Crohn’s disease. Dr. Nancy Merrill, co-medical director at SMU’s Memorial Health Center, said she has seen a slight increase in SMU students who have Crohn’s disease, though she does not know why.

“These students never use the disease as a crutch,” Merrill said. “They are very familiar with Crohn’s, and know their body and how it works.” After deciding that they both felt

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Health & Fitness

• Wednesday, September 8, 2010

The Daily Campus

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BICEP CURLS 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. 2.Grasp the dumbbells with palms facing out and elbows slightly bent. Keep your core and back muscles tight. 3.Raise the bar to about a 45 degree angle at the elbow. 4.Keep your elbows tight to your side. 5.Lower the dumbbells until the elbows are slightly bent. Photo illustration by Lola Obamehinti

DUMBBELL KICK-BACKS

Get healthy, eat tofu

1.Place one knee on the bench under your hip and place your hand on the bench. 2. Place the standing leg under the hip with the knee slightly bent. 3.With the hand holding the dumbbell, bend the elbow to 90 degrees next to your rib cage. 4.Keeping the elbow close to your ribs, slowly extend the elbow back, pause, and return to the 90 degree elbow position.

By JOVIN LIM Health & Fitness Editor sylim@smu.edu

It’s a misconception to believe that those supplements from your local vitamin stores are necessary. On top of that, they certainly do not fit within a college student’s budget, unless you really feel an organic chemistry textbook isn’t necessary for success. Let me introduce you to one of my favorite products: soy tofu. It costs less than a dollar at your local grocery’s Asian specialty aisle, and it is rich in high quality protein and B-vitamins. Plus it’s fantastically bowel-friendly. I absolutely love it as a smoothie, but it is also great as a low-fat late night snack. It’s less than 200 calories and definitely holds you until your next meal. Tofu-ey Smoothie Ingredients: 8 Ounces of Soft Tofu, Drained 1 Serving of Yogurt (Any Flavor You Love) 1/2 Cup of Ice 1 Cup of Milk (Non-Fat, 2%, Whole – the choice is yours) Add all of the ingredients to a blender, starting with the milk and the ice. Blend it into a smoothie consistency and enjoy!

Kelly Richard, the fitness coordinator at the Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports, demonstrates bicep curls and dumbbell kick-backs.

Boxing works you out, pumps you up By JOVIN LIM Health & Fitness Editor sylim@smu.edu

Are you tired of running on the treadmill or gliding on the elliptical? Missing that soreness in your calves, glutes or quads that you used to feel after your usual activity? The explanation is simple: your body has acclimatized to this particular exercise and has adapted

to the physical requirements that the exercise requires. Why not try this? Try on a pair of boxing gloves (available for free at the Fitness Counter in the Dedman Fitness gym), and take a swing at the heavybag. Boxing has always been regarded as one of the best cardiovascular exercises out there, largely because it’s a total effort that integrates agility, coordinated movement and strength.

However, it’s important that you understand the basics of boxing before you start. The basic foundations of boxing are as follows: 1. Stance – The boxer shuffle is the appropriate stance for this workout. Your feet should be planted about shoulderwidth apart, knees slightly bent, and your gloves in front of your face. 2. Jab – The jab is the most basic combat move that is drawn from your

leading arm. For example, if your left foot is facing forward, then a jab would be a punch from your left arm. 3. Cross- The cross is often regarded as a powerful weapon in a boxer’s arsenal, and if done correctly, works wonders for the core, the shoulder and the back. It’s a punch that’s drawn from the arm opposite the leading foot (imagine a full-arc swing). Master these basics, and check back on Monday for a suggested work out.

Sports

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MEN’S SOCCER

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Ponies beat St. Louis 2-1, Davidson 3-0 BY EJ HOLLAND

Associate Sports Editor eholland@smu.edu

SMU women’s soccer dominated two home games this weekend, picking up wins over St. Louis and Davidson. “I think the whole university should be proud of these girls,” Head Coach Brent Erwin said. “We played two good teams in St. Louis and Davidson and came away with two wins, so it was a good weekend for us.” On Friday night, the Mustangs defeated the St. Louis Billikens 2-1 behind freshmen goal scorers Amanda Burgardt and Shelby Redman. “I felt like we got a good performance tonight from a lot of the players,” Erwin said. “I’m glad to see Amanda and Shelby get their first goals; I think it’s important to get your

first goals for a team.” Burgardt got the team rolling early scoring in the 13th minute off a cross from fellow freshman Jessica Bartol. Redman’s goal came later in the game as she scored the eventual gamewinning goal in the 51st minute. SMU tallied a season high 24 shots on the night and only allowed seven from St. Louis. On Sunday afternoon the Mustangs breezed by the Davidson Wildcats 3-0. Despite the blowout win, Erwin was not all that happy with his team’s performance in the first half. “Even though we scored two [goals] in the first half, I didn’t feel like we had the rhythm we normally do,” Erwin said. “In the second I thought we came out and played better. We imposed ourselves a little more and created more chances.”

Bartol opened the scoring up for SMU in the 26th minute with a goal from eight yards out. Immediately following that goal senior midfielder Kristin Medeiros scored her first goal of the year, heading in a corner kick from fellow senior Lauren Shepard to give the Mustangs a 2-0 lead going into halftime. In the second half, Redman was able to add her second goal of the season when she scored an amazing shot from 30 yards out, giving the Mustangs a permanent 3-0 lead. SMU will host No. 20 Oklahoma State Friday at 7 p.m. at Westcott Field.

VOLLEYBALL

Mustangs end SMU Doubletree Classic 2-1

Men’s soccer dominates SMU Classic

BY MACKENZIE O’HARA Staff Writer mohara@smu.edu

SMU volleyball came out swinging this weekend as they hosted the Doubletree Classic in Moody Coliseum. The Mustangs won their first two matches of the tournament, defeating Texas Tech and Texas State ,but came up short against UC Davis Saturday afternoon. The Mustangs swept Texas Tech (25-15, 25-20, 25-17) in their first match Friday. Sidney Stewart, who was named Conference USA’s “Defensive Player of the Week” last week, led the Mustangs with 13 digs. Kathryn Wilkerson tallied her third double-double of the season with 12 kills and 10 digs. Junior Jessica Oliver also added nine kills and four blocks in the win. The Mustangs continued their winning streak in their second match of the day by defeating the Texas State Bobcats 3-1. Dana Powell, who had 18 kills and 14 digs, notched her third double-double of the season. Stewart continued to lead the Mustangs in digs for the fourth consecutive match with 28. The Mustangs won the close first set 25-23, and the second set 25-23, before ending their ten-game winning streak with a loss to the Bobcats in the third set 25-18. The Mustangs fought back and won the fourth set 25-20, giving the team their best season start since 2007. The UC Davis Aggie served the Mustangs with their first loss of the year, 3-1, on Saturday. Wilkerson led the Mustangs in kills with 20 and had 10 digs, earning her fourth double-

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SMU freshman forward Juan Castillo takes a shot on goal against Seattle Keeper Ivan Dizdar that would result in SMU’s first goal of the game. SMU won the match 3-0.

BY EJ HOLLAND

Associate Sports Editor eholland@smu.edu

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SMU players Caitlin Adair, left, and Dana Powell attempt to block a spike from University of California at Davis player Betsy Sedlak.

double of the season. Powell also notched her fourth double-double of the season with 12 kills and 10 digs. Doubletree Invitational MVP Betsy Sedlak, who had 13 kills and four blocks in the match, helped lead the Aggies to their win.

Next up for SMU: The Lobo Comcast Challenge in Albuquerque, N.M. next weekend where the Mustangs will play teams from Sacramento State, UC Santa Barbara, and host New Mexico.

SMU men’s soccer capped off the SMU Classic with a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Redhawks Monday afternoon at Westcott Field. The Mustangs fished undefeated (2-0) in the tournament, scoring six goals and only allowing one. SMU opened the classic Saturday with a 3-1 win over Lipscomb. Freshmen Robbie Dershang, Zach Barnes and AJ Corrado all scored goals. The Mustangs breezed by the Bisons. “Overall, it’s been a great start for [the freshmen],” McClements said. “They’re logging minutes and giving us results. They’ve been getting goals and assists, so that’s been great.” Against Seattle, the Mustangs put on another great offensive display and dominated the game, scoring two goals in the first half and another in the second. “We were concerned because we know that Seattle is a very strong opponent,” McClements said. “We wanted to come out and play our game and move the ball quickly, put them under, and take our chances and I think the guys did great.” Freshman forward Juan Castillo got the goal scoring started early on, turning defense into offense in the 14th minute. Castillo made a defensive steal and kicked the ball in the bottom left corner for the goal. “We were waiting for them

to make the mistake, and as soon as I popped the ball out, I took the last guy on and put in the back of the net,” Castillo said. Just before halftime, the Mustangs added another goal when forward Chris Sendejas crossed the ball into the box and found forward Ben Hill, who buried the ball in the back of the net with an diving header in the 44th minute. “I saw [the ball] going out and I chased for it,” Sendejas said. “I saw Ben [Hill] coming across, crossed [the ball], and it went right to his head.” Sendejas was able to get behind Seattle’s defense and scored a goal of his own late in the game after a corner

kick in the 78th minute. “Coming in fresh helped me get behind the line,” he said. “[The ball] went to Adam [Still]. He shot it, but I was in the way, and I brought it down and put it in the back of the net.” The SMU defense was solid and goalkeeper Craig Hill recorded his first shutout of the year. “Our offense held on to the ball really well,” the senior captain said. “As soon as they won the ball we pressured really hard, and they weren’t able to score goals off that.” SMU will play their next game against Southern Illinois Edwardsville on September 10 at 5 p.m. as a part of the Hurricane Classic in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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News from around the world Asia Pacific

North Korea accepts aid from South Korea: After severe flooding, S Korea has offered over $8 million in emergency food and medical aid to N Korea. This is the first shipment between the two countries after N Korea reportedly sunk a S Korean warship last March. N Korea said it accepts the aid, but would prefer rice, cement and construction materials. In response, N Korea released a fishing crew that had been detained for one month for crossing into its border.

Middle East

Two killed in Iraq post end to combat: Two U.S. soldiers were killed and nine injured in Northern Iraq by a gunman dressed in an Iraqi soldier’s uniform. The soldiers were meeting an Iraqi security force at an Iraqi army compound. The killings are the first U.S. military deaths since President Obama declared an end to operations on Aug. 31. All remaining U.S. forces are to be removed by New Years.

South Asia

Afghanistan’s central bank freezes shareholders’ assets: Kabul Bank froze shareholders’ assets after being in crisis since the two top directors left amid corruption allegations. Kabul Bank, the country’s largest private bank, has caused investors to become frantic.

Europe

European Union agrees to new financial framework: To prevent future financial crises, the EU has agreed to establish a European Systemic Risk Board to oversee the economy. Other bodies that will oversee banking, financial markets, insurance and pensions have been authorized to intervene in the affairs of countries if the domestic regulator is failing. Additionally, a second installment of emergency loans (9 billion Euros) was approved to Greece. So far France, Germany and the UK are planning to introduce a bank levy to cover the costs of future financial crises. France hit with pension protests: French workers rallied Tuesday against the government’s plans to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62. The 24-hour national strike disrupted flight and rail services, and closed schools. President Nicolas Sarkozy said the reforms are needed to cope with an aging population and France’s budget deficit.

Latin America

Explosion hits Mexican oil refinery: Ten workers were injured and one killed in an explosion at the Cadereyta refinery in Northern Mexico. The cause of the explosion of a hydrogen compressor has yet to be determined.

US & Canada

President Barack Obama announces infrastructure plan: The plan calls for the investment of $50 billion in roads, railway, airports and an infrastructure bank in efforts to jump-start the economy. In response to the unemployment rates rise to 9.6 percent from 9.5 percent in July, President Obama made the plan to create jobs and “make our economy run better over the long haul.” The plan calls for the creation of an infrastructure bank to fund national and regional infrastructure projects. Source: BBC News

SMU The Boulevard: SMU faces UAB for the first home game on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Festivities will begin midday that afternoon on the Boulevard. Meadows Museum: Meadows opens a historic partnership with the Prado Museum of Madrid on Sept. 12. Opinions expressed in each unsigned editorial represent a consensus decision of the editorial board. All other columns on this page reflect the views of individual authors and not necessarily those of the editorial staff.

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ELECTIONS Democrats: Walk of Shame? 2010 ELECTIONS

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Midterm elections for a first term president are like the walk of shame after the glorious onenight stand that was the night of the presidential election. Clinton saw the Republicans pick up 54 seats in the House in 1994, while Reagan saw the Democrats pick up 27 seats in David DelaFuente 1982. Simply put, in recent times, midterms rarely turn out good for a first term president’s party. The Democratic Party saw amazing congressional victories in the 2006 and 2008 elections, netting 54 House seats and 18 Senate seats, but several of those victories came in very marginal districts in which voters were still angry at the failed Bush administration. Voters in these districts are frustrated with the speed of the economic recovery, and it appears they will take out their frustration on the newly installed democratic administration. While the national tide seems to have turned against the Democratic Party, the Democratic Party is still committed to running candidates who believe in economic stability, fairness, safety, personal freedoms, and international respect and confidence. So without further ado, here are my honest Mustangto-Mustang predictions for the upcoming midterm elections here in the USA, Texas and Dallas: U.S. Senate The Democrats will lose seven seats (+/- 2). Some very likely flips include Arkansas, Delaware, Indiana and North Dakota. Other probable flips include Pennsylvania and Colorado. Nevada and Illinois could

flip, but recent gaffes from the Republican nominees are making that less likely. If Republicans do fail to take control of the Senate, I believe that Sharron Angle of Nevada will become the poster girl of what could have been. Essentially, poor leadership within the Republican Party and a hostile takeover attempt by the Tea Party diminished the Republican Party’s ability to take advantage of 2010 the way Democrats took advantage of 2006. U.S. House The Democrats will net lose 30 seats (+/- 4). The House is a much more realistic goal for a Republican takeover, but as of right now, that still seems unlikely. Most of the Democratic losses will be in the South, due to Health Care Reform, and the Rust Belt, due to the recent slowing of the economic recovery. As for the 32 Texas Congressional members, all 20 Republicans are safe and 10 of the 12 Democrats are safe as well. Ciro Rodriguez (D-23) of San Antonio is facing a tough reelection battle but should pull through, while Chet Edwards (D-17) of Waco is fighting for his political life for what seems like the 100th time, and his race is a pure tossup. Pete Sessions, SMU’s Congressional Representative, is of course safe, but I would say he is the most “endangered” of the 20 Texas Republicans due to 1) the large Hispanic population in the Southern part of his district and 2) his known propensity for strip clubs which could eventually lead to some sort of scandal. Texas Deep in the heart of Texas there is only one way a Democrat can win statewide: that Democrat has to be amazing and the Republican has to be a horrendous disaster. Luckily for Democratic nominee Bill White,

that is the situation that the governor’s race appears to be in at this very moment. Rick Perry is a failed governor who only won by nine percent in 2006 with 39 percent of the vote, while other statewide Republicans were racking up 20 percent victories with nearly 60 percent of the vote. Bill White will give Rick Perry a tough race, which already shows with Democratic leaning pollster Public Policy Polling having the race tied at 43 percent to 43 percent each, while Republican leaning pollster Rasmussen has Perry ahead 49 percent to 41 percent. Averaging the two creates a more believable Perry +5 percent lead, which given Texas’ Republican lean and the national environment favoring Republicans, is a huge embarrassment for Perry. SMU’s State House member Dan Branch (R-108) is safe, though corruption amongst other Dallas area Republican incumbent State House members could allow Democrats to increase their already impressive 10-6 State House advantage in Dallas. Dallas Dallas is a Democratic county and almost all county-wide officials are Democrats. The county-wide Democratic ticket led by Colbert Report guest District Attorney Craig Watkins should sweep every countywide office for the third straight election. This would give Dallas area Democrats something to be proud of on what will most likely otherwise be a somber night for Democrats. David DelaFuente is a junior sociology and political science major. He is the president of College Democrats. DelaFuente 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.

Republicans: Taking Back USA COMMENTARY

The November mid-term elections are shaping up to be an historically sharp rebuke of both the Democraticcontrolled Congress and the Obama administration. While many elections hinge on rhetoric and political theatrics, this particular Chad Cohen election will refreshingly focus on substantive policy disagreements between the American people and elected Democrats. During the race for President in 2008, Barack Obama campaigned on the ambiguous, amorphous idea of “change”. Two years into his administration, the American people have learned exactly what “change” means. Democratic control of the legislative and executive branches has permitted them to radically change the American health care system, financial markets and foreign policy. Resoundingly, the American people have rejected this unprecedented intrusion of government into the lives of private citizens. According to the most recent data from RealClearPolitics, in a generic congressional race, Republicans lead Democrats by 6.4 percent. Rasmussen places that number at 12 percent. The wave of discontent in this country will likely sweep Republicans back into a majority in the House and possibly the Senate. Amongst the numerous pundits on television and in print, a great deal of attention has been paid to the lack of a cohesive Republican “message”. I would argue that more than ever, these polls demonstrate that the Republican message is connecting with

people across the political spectrum. Never before have the principles of balanced budgets, limited government, tax policy that promotes and stimulates private enterprise and innovation, and robust foreign policy held more appeal. Democrats in Washington, through both their policy initiatives and rhetoric, have damaged the tentative economic recovery currently underway. Intrusion into the health care system and the passage of onerous, unclear financial regulations have caused foreign nations to question whether America is still a place hospitable to business. Democrats seem unable to understand the financial anxieties of the typical American. This election ultimately boils down to one thing: in the words of James Carville, “It’s the economy, stupid”. One of the races that best exemplifies the dynamics of this election cycle is the Texas race for governor. It merits special attention because of its relevance to SMU students. When members of the SMU community head to the polls in November, this will be the race at the top of the ballot. At stake is the continued prosperity of the state of Texas. In 10 years as governor, Rick Perry has established a clear track record of promoting the expansion of Texas business, strengthening the Texas economy, protecting the Texas border, lowering taxes, and keeping Texas competitive in a global marketplace. In an election that will focus more on substance and less on style, the governor’s record speaks for itself. While unemployment has ravaged states from California to Michigan, the Texas economy has remained relatively robust with unemployment remaining at 8.2 percent compared to the national average of 9.6 percent. The challenger, Bill White, has yet to present a compelling case for Texans to replace

the current governor. Voters seem un-convinced, as the most recent Rasmussen poll has Perry at 49 percent and White at 41 percent. Voters in Texas have seen the benefits of limited government that performs a few functions well and places the power to grow the economy in the hands of the people. At times, watching elected officials on TV and the pundits that dissect their actions can cause us as college students to feel marginalized, if not powerless. It can seem impossible to decipher what’s real from what’s rhetoric. What you need to realize is that this country and its future belong to you as much as anyone else. As a college student and young adult, it’s time that you take ownership of your country and seize control of its direction. When November rolls around, it is not only your duty to vote, it is in your best interest. Vote for an America that recognizes its greatest asset is the boundless innovation of its people. Vote for an America with financial regulations and a tax code that stimulate and encourage the sort of innovation necessary for America to continue to enjoy the unmatched prosperity it has enjoyed for so long. Vote for an America with a foreign policy that values security and recognizes that liberty must be defended vigorously at any cost. Vote for an America that empowers you to go as far as your hard work, intelligence and ambition can take you. Vote Republican. 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.

TMI: There really are things that should be kept private STAFF

I have no political beliefs regarding circumcision. Until last week, I’d assumed this was natural—that there are people who are passionately either for or against foreskin removal came as a complete shock to me. But, there I was, parking Nathaniel French my car in Binkley Garage, and on a bumper sticker on the car next to mine were the words: “Uncircumcised? Lucky Stiff.” What led the owner of this car to so forceful an opinion on circumcision I’ll never know (if that was your car, please feel free to e-mail me at nfrench@ smu.edu to enlighten me). I hope for his sake—I’m just assuming it was a male driver—he hadn’t come to this position as a result of a personal experience with botched circumcision. But he had another bumper sticker critical of puppy mills, so he seems like a nice enough guy. That wasn’t the only case of “TMI” forced upon me last week. It’s a tradition that every year in the theater

department, the seniors get up on stage and give advice to the new freshmen. Sometimes it’s good advice, sometimes it’s bad, and sometimes it’s just downright disturbing. But nothing was quite so shocking as my friend Micah’s advice, which was where one should go when one has to make a particularly heavy bowel movement (the bathrooms in the second floor lobby of the Greer Garson theater, if you were wondering). Now, I love Micah, and I have a healthy respect for the proper functioning of one’s digestive system, but that seems like the kind of thing a freshman should discover for himself. Then there’s my friend “Amy,” whose Facebook statuses frequently announce who has made her angry and how they did it. Amy isn’t her real name, but I’ve chosen to use a pseudonym to protect her real identity. And to make sure that her next status isn’t, “I HATE NAT. HOW COULD HE WRITE THAT IN THE DAILY CAMPUS? HE’S SUCH A JERK.” Facebook has always been a good way of making public information that should really be kept private. There was that time earlier this year when all my

female friends were posting colors as their statuses. I found out afterwards that they were telling me what color bra they were wearing, and that this was supposed to help raise awareness of breast cancer. Now, I am emphatically anti-cancer of any kind, but I’m not sure how knowing that the girl who sits next to me in English is wearing leopard-skin undergarments will help anything. When it comes to fighting cancer, I much prefer things like pink ribbons, LIVESTRONG bracelets and Relay For Life. But that’s just me. I leave it to someone smarter than me to theorize why our generation feels so neurotically compelled to share intimate details and opinions with complete strangers. I’m sure it has something to do with the alienating effect of technology or the high divorce rate or the radiation coming from our microwaves. But until someone proves that we’re psychologically incapable of keeping things to ourselves, I ask my fellow college students to please, please show a little restraint. Where you choose to move your bowels should really be between you and your God. Nathaniel French is a senior theater major. He can be reached for comment at nfrench@smu.edu.

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Mad Men invites new audience By Chaise Mooty Staff Writer cmooty@smu.edu

If the name Don Draper doesn’t evoke images of cigarettes, scotch whiskey and 1960’s corporate Manhattan in your mind, it is likely you have yet to see “Mad Men”, the dynamic and innovative dramatic television series featured on AMC. “Mad Men”, now in its fourth season, has already racked 13 Emmy’s and four Golden Globes, ranging from “Outstanding Series Drama” to various individual awards. The show, set on Madison Ave. (thus the name “Mad Men”), and centered around the enigmatic character Draper, creates a stunningly accurate depiction of the corporate advertising world in 1960’s America. It also explores the controversial cultural challenges of this era stemming from women’s rights, patriarchal dominance, civil rights and homosexuality. While mainly focusing on the conflicted main character Draper and the daily workings of the ad agency Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, the apparent

nuances of all these societal changes taking place during this coming of age period for our country are presented in a subtle yet powerful manner. Beyond the plot, the show’s influence has undeniably spilled over into present day fashion. Many of the clean-cut, slimfitting, streamlined suits and other outfits have seen somewhat of a resurgence in popularity. Retailer Banana Republic has even teamed up with the show to promote an open casting call available to the public, where individuals submit photos and could eventually win a walkon role with the show. On top of this, there has been a resurgence in classic and simple cocktail styles, which are continuously featured throughout the show and are always highlighting the Draper favorite, the Old-fashioned. This year’s fourth season, already coming to a close, began with a reorganizing of the agency and with what has proven to be a fresh start for the firm as well for each of the characters. But with this fresh start have come many challenges, ranging from the

We’re giving away two pairs of tickets to exciting concerts this weekend, Designer Drugs and Sarah Jaffe. Due to inclement weather we will not be sitting outside Hughes Trigg today. To win tickets to one of these shows, post on our Facebook or Twitter and put your email and which concert you would like to attend.

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AMC’s Emmy award winning “Mad Men” is now its fourth season and is more accessible than ever with new plot lines and characters. difficulties of impressing clients, keeping up with the radically changing social spectrum of America, and the personal struggles of each character as they deal with their own complex dilemmas away from the office. For anyone wanting to embark upon becoming a “Mad Men” regular (and it is tight social club), season four would be an excellent starting point, considering all the new doors that have been opened for the

story line. However, in order to take full advantage of this wonderfully original series, it must be recommended that every season be viewed in order. This will build a better understanding of each character, given that the series is largely dependent upon each of their decisions and their rationale behind them.

MEADOWS

Wind Ensemble begins new season with attitude By Chris Calloway Staff Writer ccalloway@smu.edu This Friday, Sept. 10, the Meadows Wind Ensemble will kick off the 2010-11 season performing swanky and swinging jazz works in “Switch Hitting with the MWE!” Expect an exhilarating performance of George Gershwin’s classic “Rhapsody in Blue” with internationally renowned pianist William Ransom. Also, Jonathan Jones, clarinetist and Meadows alumnus, and Dr. Sam Holland, pianist and director of the Division of Music, will join the Meadows Wind Ensemble on Bernstein’s “Prelude, Fugue and Riffs.” Two composers with ties to the Meadows School of the Arts will also

be providing hard-driving and jazzy compositions for the performance. Meadows composer and music professor, Simon Sargon, portrays the developments of jazz through American history in his work “Rap Sessions.” The other composer with relations to SMU is Frank Ticheli, a Meadows alumnus and prominent composer of band and orchestral works. Several of his compositions for band have become standards for band compositions with a 2006 NBA/ William D. Revelli Memorial Band Composition award for his Symphony No. 2. The Meadows Wind Ensemble will be performing Ticheli’s “Blue Shades.” For this work, clarinetist Jonathan Jones will again take the front stage and perform alongside the

Meadows Wind Ensemble. The Meadows Wind Ensemble, led by Jack Delaney, has won acclaim from leading contemporary composers for thoughtful and brilliant performances of their works. Enjoy the ensemble’s first concert of the season at 8 p.m. this Friday in Caruth Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for SMU students and faculty.

Other Meadows events this upcoming weekend: - Theater: 10 minute play festival Fri.- Sun. Owens Arts Center B450 -Meadows Museum: El Greco’s “Pentecost” arrives.

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BABYSITTER WANTED 3 days a week, afternoons for 3rd and 5th graders. Lakewood area. Drive to activities or help with homework. $13/hr. Email Stasia. Langford@gmail.com. CHILDCARE PART-TIME: Monday through Friday 3:30 to 6:30pm flexible. Boys 9 and 17. Girl 13. Close to SMU. Some driving, cooking. Car required. Competitive pay. olness@smu.edu. NANNY WANTED: FOR 9 year old boy. 3 - 6 p.m., M-F, Lakewood neighborhood. Need car. Start August 18 if possible. Rate negotiable Call LuAnn 214-864-2195. PART-TIME NANNY NEEDED for 2 boys after school. Ages 5 and 8. Call Robbin 214718-2966. Need to fill asap! PART-TIME NANNY NEEDED for 5 and 3 year old girls. 10 to 15 hours weekly. E-mail resume: TammyNP@aol.com

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47 Pan-fries 49 Prayer beads 52 Trojan War king 55 Brand 56 Computer nerd 57 “Happy birthday” writer, perhaps 58 Org. that reaches for the stars? 59 “I’m __ it’s over” 62 Brandy letters

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a need to advocate for research regarding Crohn’s disease, Poulin and Aronowitz took to the Internet trying to uncover possible cures and treatments that could help a Crohn’s patient. It was then that the two uncovered studies using the human growth hormone (HGH) in the fight against Crohn’s. While Aronowitz said HGH is a compelling option for Crohn’s patients, experts are pushing for more research and are not yet advocating treatment using the hormone. Aronowitz and Poulin enlisted the help of SMU senior Nathan Mitzner to form and shape their Crohn’s Growth Foundation. Mitzner, a risk management major, jumped at the opportunity. Mitzner also has a personal connection to Crohn’s disease. “It’s interesting that we all have distinct

backgrounds and come from three different areas, but we come together for a common cause because it’s what we believe in,” Aronowitz said. To bring more attention to research regarding HGH use in Crohn’s treatment, Aronowitz and Poulin’s Crohn’s Growth Foundation has gone online with its own website and Facebook group to garner signatures for their online petition. “We started the petition hoping that people would print it and encourage their co-workers and family to sign it,” Poulin said. “It is this kind of chain reaction that we are counting on to gather signatures.” Not only are Aronowitz and Poulin gathering an online following, but they are also gaining support and interest from faculty at SMU. One faculty member, Dr. Eva Oberdorster, an SMU physiology professor of nine years, became interested in the organization.

Aronowitz and Poulin met Oberdorster in their freshman biology class. “The two are very motivated towards their cause and [are] dedicated to Crohn’s disease,” Oberdorster said. To further educate the SMU campus about Crohn’s disease, Poulin and Aronowitz’s Crohn’s Growth Foundation is planning to host speeches and events in hopes of shedding light on Crohn’s disease. “We really want the Crohn’s Growth Foundation to be a presence on SMU’s campus and to further push for the research needed to make Crohn’s disease an easier condition to live with,” Aronowitz said. For more information on upcoming events, visit crohnsgrowthfoundation.org, or follow the “Crohn’s Growth Foundation,” page on Facebook.

Senior Staff Writer gosalinas@smu.edu

A Dallas area caregiver service models the nationally recognized Care.com website. It is a source for family care options, which launched the largest national “College Caregivers” program for 7,000 universities in the U.S., according to a company press release. The program helps both students and families by employing college students as caregivers near their campuses and helping families living near college campuses find student caregivers. “College Caregivers” is the largest program of its kind,

providing a hub for those looking for various types of care-giving services, from babysitters to tutors. But MommyMixer, serving the Highland Park area, also has a large network for Dallas college students. MommyMixer, like Care.com, is a Dallas area caregiver service that has a database of 99.5 percent college students. MommyMixer began operating in Dallas in 2004 and has a campus representative in all colleges of the 22 cities wherein which they currently operate. “We started recruiting at local sorority houses, education/nursing schools and anywhere at the university where there is a large number of students who would be great working with children,”

‘’Mary Cooper, the ‘Chief Founding Momma’ of MommyMixer, said. “From there, word spread like wildfire that MommyMixer is the best place to find your college job.” Cooper said that over the last six years, MommyMixer has introduced approximately 800 students to area families where they are much more than just babysitters – students help run errands, tutor, play, plan parties and organize. “College students gain so much in working with area families,” Cooper said. “Being a household helper is the best, most flexible job in college.” MommyMixer is currently seeking campus representatives and interns at SMU. For more information, contact info@mommymixer.com.

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positions require applications. “Decisions will be made on a rolling basis,” he said. A number of students are already in the Student Forum after professors recommended them to Tullman. Julie Heidt, a junior CCPA major and member

of the Center’s Student Forum, finds that it serves as a solution to the “academic discourse in the community.” “[The Center] blends the news and the courses you take and makes them ideas,” she said. Heidt explained that discussing issues with other interested students is both “lively” and educational. “It’s great because it’s what you really do outside

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asked to talk. “That’s what we want to happen,” she said. Assistant Dean of Student Life and Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards Evelyn Ashley announced at the Senate meeting that the Student Code of Conduct now specifically prohibits synthesized marijuana—also known as K-2 or spice.

“They are very dangerous because the way that they are made

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bills introduced

of college,” she said. Guests whom the Center has recently hosted include Margaret Thatcher, Colin Powell, Tony Blair, Henry Kissinger and John McCain. Tullman indicated that the Student Forum’s kickoff would be on either Constitution Day (Sept. 17) or John G. Tower’s birthday (Sept. 29).

is not. There’s no standard way to make them, therefore there’s no standard outcome when they are smoked,” she said. “So the effect is very different depending on who [you] are and the type [of marijuana] that you have.” K-2 is already illegal in Dallas. SMU also outlawed possession of drug paraphernalia. Previously, the paraphernalia had to have drug residue in it to warrant an offense. “Now we just don’t want you to have it,” Ashley said. “There’s a reason for you having it, and it’s usually not for decoration.”

Senate discusses new legislation By MEREDITH SHAMBURGER Senior Staff Writer mshamburge@smu.edu

Senate introduced two pieces of legislation during Tuesday’s meeting. The first piece, authored by Student Body President Jake Torres and Lyle Senator Joe Gaasbeck, seeks to get two reading days added to the academic calendar during the spring semester. There are no reading days scheduled currently. “I think we’re disenfranchising students, especially those that are on the bubble and really, really need a good finals grade,” Torres said. Torres is the student representative on the academic calendar committee. He said he plans to discuss adding reading days, although he doesn’t know how “liquid” this year’s calendar is. Chief of Staff Alex Mace asked Torres during the meeting if he could add more facts, such as other schools’ number of reading days, to his legislation to “solidify the argument.” But, he said, “It’s something that I don’t think we’re going to have any trouble getting student voice behind.” Torres also introduced legislation addressing undergraduate recruitment. He wants students to be allowed to accompany recruiters to Dallas ISD schools in an attempt to foster a connection with the Dallas community. Torres said he’s talked to the recruitment office and that they are on board with this idea. He believes that getting more DISD students exposed to SMU students will help the recruitment process. “Every college-age student in DISD should at least apply here,” he said.