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Local Cavalli exhibit opens

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A debate on public education

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‘Chicken with Plums’ shines

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WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

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ECONOMY

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SMU alumnus John Phelan discussed SMU’s Common Reading program, ‘The Big Short’ with students on Monday.

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CNN political commentator William Bennett (left) and television host Chris Matthews (right) discussed the state of the economy and the upcoming presidential election as part of SMU’s Tate Lecture Series on Tuesday in McFarlin Auditorium.

Bennett, Matthews spar on politics KATELYN GOUGH News Editor kgough@smu.edu The thirty-first season of the Tate Lecture Series opened Tuesday night with a heated, riveting debate between two of the country’s most respected political commentators, William Bennett and Chris Matthews. The debate was moderated by former presidential advisor and CNN host David Gergen. “You could definitely feel a different atmosphere from the normal Tate lectures,” senior Nicollete Bruce said. She also said the atmosphere in McFarlin Auditorium was definitely more intense from both the crowd and the speakers on stage. With the presidential election a mere eight weeks away, hearing representation from both parties brought the key election issues to the forefront. The young adult population and its ability to turnout will be a key issue in the 2012 presidential election. “I think bringing these speakers here…for the students to hear from

a few months before they vote is really great.” Bruce said. Gergen jumped right in asking tough questions of both Bennett and Matthews, not shying away from overt American concerns surrounding both candidates. His discussion focused on likability, the economy, unemployment and social policy. “[I’ve heard people say] Obama is America’s second choice, and Romney is America’s third choice.” Gergen said. Bennett immediately made clear his outlook on the election’s possible outcome. “I think Romney will win the election,” he said. Matthews responded right back with the question on many American’s minds, asking in regards to Romney, “Does this person care about people like you?” The initial question asked by Gergen set up the framework of the debate: Matthews on the political left and Bennett on the political right. The recent national conventions — the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte and the Republic National Convention

in Tampa Bay — found both candidates making promises of economic growth and reform without providing their actual plans of action. Bennett defended Romney in this sense, accusing Obama of having lost the opportunity to follow through on his promises made back in 2008. Obama’s campaign in 2008 was built around hope, change and reform, especially around the issues of education, healthcare and clean energy. “There’s a difference between the guy proposing the plans and the guy who’s been President and has a record,” Bennett said. But Matthews clearly took his stance against Romney as a viable candidate, saying he won the primaries “with a brilliant use of money” against competitors that lacked any chance in the first place. Romney beat out Rick Santorum, a popular social conservative, and a string of other candidates for the Republican nomination. “Who did Romney actually beat [in the primaries]? Nobody.”

Matthews went on to explain that Romney’s vagueness in his party’s platform means he’s “not answering the fundamental questions.” “It’s not a complete presentation…that’s why he’s in trouble.” Amidst the electric volley between Bennett and Matthews, Gergen intervened by questioning what President Obama would do with the economic crisis if elected for a second term. “We have no clue, really, as to what Obama would do…because he hasn’t given it to us.” Bennett said. It’s dynamic, two-sided debates like these that sophomore Alexander Hoskins calls “crucial” to the SMU environment. “[As students,] all we have is the facts, the news…so much more was brought out of this debate than it could’ve been with one person up there giving a lecture.” Hoskins says students need “a more clear picture of what’s going on” to really make educated decisions in today’s political world. “We cannot grow if we cannot challenge our ideas.”

CESAR RINCON Staff Writer crincon@smu.edu SMU alumnus John Phelan pushed students not to chase what’s hot, but to chase the best environment for him or her when looking for a career. Phelan, co-founder and co-managing partner of MSD Capital, L.P., was invited to serve as the guest speaker for “The Financial Crisis of The Big Short: An Investor’s Perspective” of the Gartner Honors Lecture series. About 400 members in the audience of the HughesTrigg Ballroom attended the free lecture Monday at 5 p.m. to continue the 2012 Common Reading discussion. “There’s a committee here at SMU of faculty and staff who really pushed for the book to be selected as this year’s Common Reading discussion book,” David D. Doyle, Jr., Dedman College assistant dean and University Honors Program director, said. “[The book] is unusual but it is reflective on the students’ interests.” The SMU University Honors Program decided having an insightful perspective from an investor within Wall Street would benefit the students attending the lecture. Phelan graduated cum laude with distinction back in 1986 with two B.A. degrees in

economics and political science. He then went on to earn his M.B.A. degree from Harvard University. “I really came to realize that this is a one-sided and very antiWall Street oriented book,” Phelan said. He understood and believed that Michael Lewis’ The Big Short was written from an unfair and biased standpoint belonging to fraudulent investors. As a renowned and credible Wall Street investor, Phelan could not relate to some of the content of the nonfiction work and even had trouble interpreting some of Lewis’ words. “Wall Street investment banks are like Las Vegas casinos: they set the odds,” Phelan quoted. He referred to this being an example of how the media puts out a significant amount of information that is fashionably inaccurate. That is why he encouraged students to keep true to their ambitions without having to pay attention to the misleading media. Phelan’s main emphasis throughout his lecture consisted of promoting that the students follow their dreams and stick to their goals. “The best way to be successful in life is to pursue your passions,” he stressed as the highlight of his lecture. “I like the fact that he took the

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EMERGENCY

RELIGION

Natural gas scare causes SMU to evacuate buildings, cancel classes

Professors offer lessons on Catholicism

JAN ANDERSON Staff Writer jnanderson@smu.edu September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and the SMU community got a real life reminder of the need to prepare on Tuesday, Sept. 11, when multiple buildings on campus and houses in the surrounding neighborhood were evacuated due to a suspected natural gas line leak. Shortly before 9 a.m. there was a report of the smell of natural gas near the Dawson Service Center at 3050 Dyer Court. According to Kent Best, executive director of SMU’s News and Communications Office, the university decided to evacuate the Dawson Service Center, SMU Service House, and the Embrey Engineering Building. An email was sent out just past 9 a.m. to the SMU community announcing the situation and recommending students avoid the area. Best said the university also alerted people through SMU’s

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Multiple buildings were evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after the smell of natural gas was detected near the Dawson Service Center.

Facebook and Twitter accounts and with a banner across the top of SMU.edu. After Atmos Energy arrived on the scene, the decision was made to expand the evacuation zone to include all of the Lyle School of Engineering, the fraternity houses, the Blanton Service Centerand the 43 houses on McFarlin Boulevard and Fondren Drive between Airline

Road and Dublin Street. Natural gas service to the campus was also turned off as a safety precaution. Andy Scott, a sophomore marketing major, was still sleeping in the Sigma Phi Epsilon house on SMU Boulevard and was “very surprised” to find out about the evacuation.

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KELLY GILLILAND Contributing Writer kgilliland@smu.edu A room filled with round tables and dozens of folding chairs provided the arena for the first discussion of the Brown Bag Series, Catholic Social Teaching: Why does it matter? Thirty people gathered in Hughes-Trigg Student Center, Atrium A/B for the Brown Bag Series on Catholic social teaching Monday. About 5 of those people were students, and the rest were SMU professors and community members. Ellen Pryor, professor at the Dedman School of Law, and Matthew Wilson, professor of political science at SMU facilitated the discussion that was hosted by Judy Henneberger, Associate Chaplain at SMU. Central terms to catholic social teaching like solidarity, subsidiarity, universal destination of goods and preferential option for the poor began the conversation. Wilson exemplified solidarity to knowing that “we’re all in it together.

One must ask ‘what’s best for the collective?’” rather than thinking about themselves or only a small group. He uses an analogy for subsidiarity, saying that “It is better for a neighbor to help a neighbor in need than it is to get a personal check in the mail.” These aren’t only values that many Catholics live by, but attitudes that anyone may be able to embrace. So why does catholic social teaching matter? “We have to stop thinking about how we live out our lives, and live out the common good,” said Henneberger after Monday’s discussion. Paola Buckley, professor of French at SMU, believes that those who left the discussion today left wanting more. “Everybody has something to say about [social issues] because it affects us all,” said Buckley. It’s not just a discussion among Catholics, though most people at the event were Catholic. Buckley sees it as “a common information gathering, and you can apply it however you see fit to apply it.”

Judy Henneberger said that this discussion series began with herself and other SMU Catholics because of the issues that are arising as we approach the presidential election season. However, this series of conversations is not supposed to be political, and Henneberger is very glad that the room did not become politically heated on Monday. According to Henneberger, the main point of this first meeting was to see if there was interest in the topic. Before the first meeting of a series, it is difficult to gauge how many people will turn out. Considering that the room was full of people, there was considerable interest among the people of SMU. Henneberger and Pryor were pleased with the interest level. Pryor said that this particular Brown Bag discussion is important because they will talk about many issues that have recently been in the news. Many people do not know what catholic social teaching is,

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STYLE

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WEDNESDAY n SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 Event

Fashion’s Night Out: The 4-1-1 on what you missed HILLARY SCHMIDT Fashion Editor hjschmidt@smu.edu

FNO at the Village Runway shows in the middle of Highland Park Village’s Fashion Night Out [FNO] set the stage for excitement as fashion lovers attended parties hosted by the high-end stores. Runway shows took place

throughout the night, giving a preview of the latest and trendiest fall lines. “My favorite was the Tory Burch runway display because it showed a lot of tweed and some fur vests that got me very excited for the fall that is approaching,” SMU junior Morgan O’Hare said. Other shows included Scoop, Trina Turk, Vince, Jimmy Choo and Five and Ten, just to name a few. In addition to the shows were

ongoing parties in each Highland Park Village store. From a photo booth at Five and Ten to a fortune teller at Christian Louboutin, there was never a dull moment during FNO. Stores, including Five and Ten and Jimmy Choo, had raffles as well, giving a chance to customers to win an item from their store. “Five and Ten gave everyone who joined us the chance to enter to win a Proenza PS1 bag. The winner was drawn after the festivities were over, but for now their identity remains a secret,” SMU junior Zach Shumway said. A first time FNO attendee, SMU junior Ashley Gross was happily surprised with the soirée. “It was such a glamorous event with a fun, upbeat setting. I will definitely be going again next year.” -Mackenna Scripps

FNO at The Shak

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A model sports the current trend of unique prints on both silk tops and pants.

Stanley Korshak invited Dallas’s finest shoppers to The Shak, Stanley Korshak’s contemporary boutique, to start off FNO. The interactive style competition at The Shak was the highlight of the night. Shoppers were challenged to style themselves from head to toe, choosing from fall’s hottest

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clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories from designers such as Helmut Lang, Abi Ferrin and Elizabeth and James. Makeup artists then made sure each shopper looked beautiful and camera-ready to have a photo snapped on the interactive style board. Waiters served adult snow cones, champagne and Le’Popcorn throughout the night for attendees to enjoy. A portion of the proceeds from the evening benefited the Family Place. -Hillary Hirschfield Courtesy of Justin Clemons

FNO at NorthPark

The runway at NorthPark Center flaunted this season’s trends.

Endless lines to get into the runway show this past Thursday proved that NorthPark was the place to be for FNO. Hosts Victoria Snee, NorthPark’s PR director and Ron Corning of WFAA’s Daybreak, were decked out in Roberto Cavalli and kept the crowds in good spirits throughout the evening. There were a total of three fashion shows: the first showed trends from Nordstrom, bebe, Diesel and H&M, the second was Neiman Marcus’ and the third showcased Ted Baker London, Macy’s, Pinto Ranch Fine Western Wear, Gap and Dillard’s. All companies proved that they

are fashion-forward this season, and offer trend-setting outfits that every fashionista should be wearing this fall. Trends that were common among all stores included the colors green and maroon, “navy as the new neutral,” digital prints and women’s fashion inspired by men’s wear. Digital prints that were seen on the runway were unique print designs that were usually seen on dresses made of silk and skinny pants, typically made of jean material. Some of women’s fashion that was inspired by men’s wear included loose trousers, which were

feminized by narrowing right above the ankles, tailored blazers, jackets and suits. Materials included houndstooth, tweed and plaid. Before, during and after the shows, tables were set up throughout the mall offering company promotions, and stores had sales in honor of FNO, along with hors d’oeuvres and champagne for all attendees to enjoy. Fashion’s Night Out Dallas partnered with Reliant Energy, PaperCity Magazine, Drybar Dallas, Makeup Forever and Omni Hotels & Resorts Dallas to make this fabulous event happen. -Hillary Schmidt and Lauren Adams

1:43 a.m. Public Intoxication/Possession of Fictitious License or ID. A student was cited, arrested and booked into the University Park Jail for being intoxicated in public and having a fake ID. Closed.

9:07 p.m. Failure to Leave Identification at the Scene of an Accident. Witnesses saw a van strike a post and another vehicle. Closed.

10:39 p.m. Aggravated Assault. 6000 Block Bishop Blvd. A student was assaulted by a non-affiliated individual. Open.

4:51 p.m. Off Campus Criminal Incident/Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. 2800 SMU Blvd. University Park Police cited a student for underage drinking. Closed.

7:33 p.m. Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Main Quad/Flagpole. A staff member reported the theft of a golf cart at this location, but it was later recovered. Closed.

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THURSDAY

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FRIDAY

September 14

Meadows World Music Ensemble: Jammin in the Atrium in Owens Arts Center, Taubman Atrium, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Symposium: Diego Velázquez, The Early Court Portraits in Meadows Museum from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Two Worlds Collide and a New World is Born: The Kingdom of the Sun lecture series in Smith Auditorium, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Greek Picnic, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Flagpole

Program Council presents The Avengers in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Theater at 9 p.m.

SMU Student Theatre: And Baby Makes Seven in B150 in Owens Arts Center, 10:30 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY ■ SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 FILM

Working up an appetite for ‘Chicken with Plums’ CHASE WADE Arts & Entertainment Editor cdwade@smu.edu Nasser Ali Khan, the male lead in Chicken with Plums, has given up on life. A noted and celebrated violinist, Ali Khan gives up his storied career after losing the love of his life, Irane. Ali Khan isn’t technically rational in his decision to forgo life and decides to await death from the comfort of his own bed. It is from this bed that Ali Khan begins to reminisce on his past life, particularly how he fell in love with Irane in the first place. It is from these glimpses of Ali Khan’s past that Chicken with Plums gain its meat cinematically. Chicken with Plums is a true ode to directors Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi’s visual heft. The filmmakers choose to work with wide, colorful shots that are vast testaments to the vibrant culture of 1950s Tehran. Despite their French roots, Paronnaud and Satrapi dive into the Iranian culture head first. There are elements of Chicken with Plums that draw from cinema outside the classical Hollywood format. The audience sees scenes

derived from the French style of cinema to India’s massively popular Bollywood culture. Considering the melting pot of cinematic styles employed for Chicken with Plums, the film is surprisingly coherent. A bulk of the film’s coherency comes from its compelling storyline that ranks with some of cinema’s finest. Paronnaud and Satrapi’s camera work cleverly works so that the audience actually feels for Ali Khan and Irane. As the two characters fall in and out of love with each other, each scene increases its story crescendo. While the visuals are stunning and the love story is formidable, Chicken with Plums also packs a comedic punch. Paronnaud, who first showed us his sense of humor in the French film Persepolis, once again blends together a compelling romance with humor that draws from the bumbling male lead. When it comes to macabre humor, Paronnaud is a master. At times during Chicken with Plums, the humor is much needed. Considering that the film, when boiled down, is essentially about a man awaiting the fate of death, Chicken with Plums can at times feel

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entrancing as Irane. Chicken with Plums is peppered with supporting characters that form a strong net for the lead actors to fall back on. When a scene loses steam, the supporting characters are there to bring it

back to life. As a French film based in 1950s Iran, Chicken with Plums can easily be misunderstood. However, after one single viewing, you’ll simply be left hungry for more.

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Your vote matters, no matter where you live Michael Graves Contributor

Fifty-five days to go. In less than two months we’ll be rushing to the polls, or at least those of us who are registered, will be standing in lines to hit a button or pull a lever to express our right to choose the leaders of our country. Most of us are a part of the millennial generation, and we are potentially the largest block of voters in the history of the United States. That means we have more power over any other age group of voters ever. Like, since 1776 ever. How crazy. How exciting. How empowering. I hear friends say all the time, “I’m a Democrat in Texas,” or “I’m a Republican in California, so my vote doesn’t count.” And I feel them. I’m the only registered Democrat in my family in Louisiana, and there are two “blue” parishes in the state. I live in neither of them. Therefore, sometimes I feel like my vote doesn’t count either. At least I felt that way until this year. When you cast your ballot to vote (assuming you’re registered), you’ll notice that there are many boxes that need a check mark. Most people will make it through about half of the ballot. They’ll vote for the president, their senator and congress person, and maybe a couple of people running for local office that they know. These local elections are where the people hold the power. Something that has inspired me to educate students about their powers as voters has been my enlightenment to the State Board of Education. This group of 15 individuals decides what goes into Texas’ curricula and textbooks. Although it may not seem like a big deal, these people are deciding everything that students in public schools in Texas will learn. This year, every seat is up for grabs. It’s like the planets are aligning for the first time in 1,000 years. These elections are often close. And the power between the ultra conservatives, the ultra liberals and the moderates shifts every few years. The citizens of Texas choose this board of people. However, many don’t know what the State Board of Education is, nor do they make it far enough down the ballot to cast a vote for their representative. And it’s a shame because a few votes in favor of a candidate can literally shape Texas’ educational history forever. Feeling empowered yet? I’m willing to bet that you can help shape the history of your own state by participating in these local elections. Simply reading the entire ballot, and of course educating yourself so you can pick the candidate who you truly support, allows you to have a voice in your state’s history. Perhaps you want to vote in Texas. As long as you have a Texas residency, you can register to vote in this state. Maybe you are a Democrat in a historically red state, or a Republican in a historically blue state, but your voice truly matters at the local level. Changing the political makeup of your local area can then lead to changing the political attitude of your entire state. Then, you seriously have the capability of changing the country. And that, folks, is our democratic system of voting. So, if you’re not registered, do it quickly. And when you go vote on Nov. 6, make it down the ballot. You’ll be changing the world with each box you check.

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Democrats and Republicans debate on education reform Democrat Brandon Bub Contributor bbub@smu.edu This morning I read in the news that one of the staunchest supporters of Mayor Rahm Emanuel in the battle against Chicago’s teachers unions in the midst of yesterday’s strike is vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan. I was initially taken aback, but I’m reminded that politics often makes for strange bedfellows, and I think that’s no more evident than in the area of education reform. When it comes to proposing solutions to our nation’s educational woes, I feel like partisan lines simply aren’t as evident as they are when it comes to issues like immigration reform and gay marriage. That lack of partisan divisions should be a good thing. If the divisions are more porous, one might think we would have an easier time coming up with a solution. However, that just doesn’t seem to be the case. When we talk about reforming our nation’s educational system, it’s easy to throw around partisan platitudes like, “We need to spend more money on schools” and “We need to lessen the influence of unions on the system.” But where exactly should the money be going? And in what ways should unions have less influence? We need to be more incisive when asking these questions or we’re bound to keep talking past each other. However, I do think that there are some commonsense solutions that we can agree on. First of all, our insistence on numerical benchmarks to measure our students’ progress is often doing us more harm than good. In many instances, the security of a teacher’s job or a school’s funding depends on how well students do on yearly state-administered tests. Other times a student cannot go on to the next grade unless they get a certain score. The fundamental flaw of such systems is that when you use a particular test to measure a student’s progress, you really only need to teach the student to do well enough on that test and no better. Teaching a student

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how to take a particular test is a far different challenge from teaching them the actual skills they need to survive in college, the workplace and beyond. Moreover, such systems are rife with scandal. Georgia in the past couple of years is just one of many examples of widespread corruption among school officials to keep funding and jobs. Another huge problem we need to consider is where the funding for our schools comes from. School funding in most circumstances is tied to local property taxes. On the surface, such an idea makes sense. After all, schools are an essential component of local neighborhoods, and by tying the funding to property taxes it helps to ensure that citizens have more of an interest in the upkeep of their own local schools. However, such a system breeds huge disparities in terms of educational quality. Consider how Highland Park ISD is one of the top school districts in the country and Dallas ISD is consistently ranked among the lowest. When you think about where the money is coming from, the answer to why HP succeeds and DISD fails seems obvious. If states were to take more of the burden when it comes to funding school districts, we might see this problem mitigated. That being said, I think one of the biggest problems we face is changing the perception of the educational vocation. When I tell people that I’d like to spend a good chunk of my life teaching after college, I tend to get looks of shock and disdain. With the nation that so many of us assume that “those who can do and those who can’t teach” is most certainly problematic. The idea that we expect teachers to be mediocre is as harmful as having mediocre teachers to begin with. Until we start changing this stigma against the teaching profession and encouraging successful and qualified people to serve the educational community, I can’t say I’m optimistic about our educational future. Bub is a junior majoring in English, political science and history.

Hailey Dunn Contributor hdunn@smu.edu The cornerstone of the “American Way” has always been the availability of public education, but as Americans are now rated as only the fourth smartest country in the world, it is clear that along the way something has gone afoul. We are, I kid you not, three spots behind Canada. CANADA. Come on. The Chicago Teachers Union strike is quite indicative of the direction in which education in this country is going. A union is causing trouble, is anyone really that surprised? (Let us all take a moment to be thankful that Texas is a right to work state with little union involvement. Amen. Rather than focus on quality education for students, teachers in Chicago are protesting their pay, working conditions and benefits in a district in which the average salary is $76,000. This strike is made even more alarming by the fact that this union’s budget for next year is already expecting to have a $1 billion deficit. What has so far come from this is a lot of angry parents who must now find alternative ways of ensuring their children are looked after while they themselves are at work. There is an increased belief in the need to privatize education in this country. The U.S. has had a good run with the whole public education thing, but as with virtually every other program these days, it looks like the federal government’s time of holding the purse strings is coming to an end. Thanks in large part to teachers’ unions, the federal government has effectively put the monetary desires of the teachers ahead of the education of the students. While I believe in earnest that the quality of a public education these days is not what it used to be, I know it has the potential to be what it once was. Charter schools receive federal funding but are run much like a lot of private schools and often run by private corporations. These schools,

while controversial, traditionally have a waiting list to get into them because they work and can bring in the best students from all across a district or even several districts. These schools, while technically public, are less controlled by the federal government which, let’s face it, can’t seem to do a whole lot right these days. While most college students are cognizant of the current problems in the American educational system, it is safe to say the average current Mustang will not be lamenting the need for quality 5th grade teachers for at least another fifteen years or so. What impacts college students is the fact that the cost of a college education is skyrocketing with no end in sight. Going to SMU, a student expects to pay a little bit more. It is a private institution after all. What is shocking though is that schools, which were once the cost of a Chevy Tahoe behind SMU, are starting to catch up in price. After college, a great number of graduates now not only must worry about bleak job prospects in a troubled economy, but also deal with staggering debt to pay off the degree that was supposed to land them a job right out of the gate. Obviously, there are more problems and areas in which education must be reformed in this country, but taking the unions out of public education and being more proactive in terms of introducing charter schools would go a long way in helping matters. From there, make those students who wish to pursue higher education better able to do so without running into crippling debt by making college affordable. What happens in the classrooms will eventually show up in the economy. Do you really want a debt-laden generation with a substandard education carrying on the American legacy? I know I don’t. Dunn is a junior majoring in political science.

Honey Boo Boo an entertaining new low for TV Katherine Ladner Contributor kladner@smu.edu Based on the passed seven years or so, I have come to conclusion that the entertainment world has run out of ideas especially when it comes to television. This why we have so many reality shows and remakes of old popular series like Dallas. From what I can tell, some Americans are not bothered by the lack of quality television, or are not even aware of it, and that is fine. In fact, sometimes I catch myself watching Keeping Up With The Kardashians or something on VH1. However, I knew television had hit Rock

Bottom when I heard about and then watched a reality show called Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. In case you have not heard anything about this unfortunate phenomenon. Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is reality show that exposes the life of a seven year-old girl, Alana, who competes in beauty pageants featured on the popular show Toddlers and Tiaras on TLC. People find this show entertaining and funny because of how unashamed the family is of its behavior and home life. Alana lives in a small town in Georgia with her parents and three sisters. Based on what they allow the country to see, I feel as though I’m watching a train wreck. They have a pet pig named

glitzy, who runs around the house as though she is a dog. Additionally, Alana has a teenage sister who is pregnant, which is interesting because their mother June also dealt with teenage pregnancy. Despite the quirks of her family, Ms. Honey Boo Boo herself still manages to steal the show. I must admit, almost everything that comes out of her mouth is absolutely funny. For instance, mentions how she likes to drink her “go-go juice,” and in another episode she suggests to her mother that they make a “redneck slip-n-slide” to beat the summer heat. Watching her work and get ready for more beauty pageants is also funny because here spontaneous

personality really comes out. Again, though this show is undoubtedly funny and different, it is sad that this is what it takes for a channel to get views. Additionally, as a Georgia born girl I’m a little embarrassed for my home state. Most importantly, I’m sure the family enjoys the attention, but what they do no realize is that this could have a bad aftermath. I would not be surprised if Alana or “Honey Boo Boo” will eventually get picked on when she gets older. Overall, while this show has a comic element, its still sad that it is a show. Ladner is a junior majoring in political science, English and Russian.

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Rangers lose to Rays, young Profar continues to impress Demetrio Teniente Staff Writer dteniente@smu.edu As temperatures in Texas cooled down over the weekend, so did the Rangers’ bats. With a 6-0 loss to James Shields and the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, the Rangers lost the series 2-1 to a team if will likely face in the playoffs. The Rangers hadn’t lost a series since the middle of August when the team was defeated 3-1 by the Yankees. Texas also hadn’t been shut out since July 14, in a 7-0 loss to the Mariners. Shields definitely did his part Sunday pitching for nine innings, holding the Rangers to only two hits and striking out eight. Even with the loss, the Rangers do have a few consolation prizes to bring back to the ballpark. Including Sunday’s loss, the Rangers finished 24-16 in the American League East, historically the toughest division. It’s the best record Texas has posted against the East since going 42-20 back in 1996. The first two games of the series were much closer, much more competitive and were accompanied by better pitching from the Rangers. Starting pitchers Derek Holland and Yu Darvish both pitched into

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him very valuable, if he can continue to produce. His stability off the bench will be key going into October. The Rangers had a day off Monday after playing 38 games in 40 days. They hadn’t played at home

has done better than Texas at home, who is 43-25 in 2012. Texas began a three-game series with the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, and will host the Seattle Mariners for three games over the weekend.

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but she wants to show the “rich and deep tradition of catholic social teaching across all areas,” which may be expressed in later discussions of this series. Values of catholic social teaching are “applicable to our lives, and how we should be acting on campus,” Christopher Carrillo, said. SMU sophomore. Carrillo, who is studying Environmental Engineering and is heavily involved at the SMU Catholic Center, said he enjoyed the meeting, and will come to the discussion next month because he wants to learn more about catholic social teaching. He also wants to utilize it in his career after graduating from SMU. Henneberger says that “we try on the campus often times to have discussion about these social issues, and I’m blown off. They

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Professors, community members and students gathered to learn about Catholicism and its tenets over lunch on Monday.

say, ‘oh, you’re just Catholic.’ But people don’t realize that we do have something to offer in our teaching and in our doctrine.” Henneberger is encouraging students and staff to come to next month’s discussion and other future discussions, whether or not

they are Catholic because it can be a very informative yet casual discussion. Issues regarding education, Medicare, social policy, demographics and the economy will likely be discussed next month, Henneberger said.

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His fraternity brother, Will McNamara, a sophomore finance major, said, “They did not really tell us where to go, they just told us to get out of the house.” Others, like Nick Bastoni, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering and mathematics, and Irma Gonzales Skaggs, coordinator of the Lyle Finance Office, were displaced from classrooms and offices. Bastoni said that although he had found out about the evacuation on Facebook, he wasn’t sure if

classes would be cancelled so he walked over towards Lyle. “Only half the class was there,” Bastoni said, eventually the professor came and said class was cancelled. “It is ironic that it was on 9/11,” Skaggs said. “Though it took us away from work it made us reflect on how fortunate were are. Talk about a moment of silence.” Although Atmos was unable to locate the source of the gas leak smell it was decided around 11 a.m. that it was safe to call off the evacuation.

The intersection of Dyer Street and Airline Road was reopened by mid-Afternoon. SMU, which also sends out emergency alerts via text messaging, requests that students keep their cell phone numbers up to date in Access.SMU. Best said this event was a “good reminder to know what to do in an emergency.” Information on SMU’s disaster preparedness plan “SMU Aware” is available at smu.edu/businessfinance/ policeandriskmanagement.

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book for face value,” first-year student Sean Milmoe said. “We got to hear from another perspective, someone from Wall Street.”

The lecture ended with a brief question and answer session, as Phelan was applauded for an insightful perspective from a Wall Street investor.

His lecture convinced many students in the audience to learn about their future career paths from multiple perspectives, philosophies and sources.

Roberto Cavalli opened an exhibit at NorthPark Center on Aug. 29.

Roberto Cavalli exhibit opens at NorthPark, attracts SMU students HAYLEY HARRISON Contributing Writer hharrison@smu.edu Flash bulbs pop as statuesque figures pose in various stances, wearing the most beautifully crafted gowns glimmering with intricate beading and delicately placed feathers. A crowd of people come to gawk and gasp at the beautiful creations while forming a large circle around the spectacle. It would appear to an outsider that the crowd was viewing a red carpet event taking place, however upon closer inspection would discover they were only partially correct. Roberto Cavalli’s exhibit at NorthPark Center is one to behold. Sixteen of his most well-known red carpet gowns are on display on gangly white mannequins. A replica pit of photographers makes up the center, complete with actual flashes and sounds, giving the viewer a feel of actually witnessing celebrities being photographed on the red carpet. Ken Jalencia, store manager at NorthPark’s Roberto Cavalli, said the exhibit’s setup was “beautiful, simple but effective.” The exhibit, which began Aug. 29 and runs through Sept 12 located in the SouthCourt between Neiman Marcus and Dillard’s, has drawn in fashion

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lovers and curious mall goers alike from all around Texas. The dresses featured have reigned the red carpet from 2003 to 2012 and have walked all kinds of events, from movie premieres to Golden Globes to charity galas. They show a broad spectrum of Cavalli’s handiwork, which is always lady-like and glamorous. Cavalli, 71, is an Italian fashion designer, originally born in Florence, Tuscany. He began showcasing his creations in 1970 on the runway in Paris and since then his name has been synonymous with sensuality, style, and luxury. Jalencia describes the typical Cavalli client as being “young, sexy, playful and a jetsetter.” Particularly well known for his exotic prints and bold colors, Cavalli is commonly seen being worn on the red carpet by A-list celebrities. His fans include Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Cindy Crawford and Heidi Klum, all of which wore a dress currently featured within the exhibit. While it might be hard for most to chose a favorite from the bunch, Jalencia is without hesitation, “Victoria Beckham’s gown, the print is fantastic.” Although it’s not as recognized as some of the others, it is absolutely stunning in person. The blue and white gown features a traditional Chinese dragon print in front and intricate floral patterns around the back, and

is completed with an elegant black ruffle peeking out at the bottom. The undeniable crowd-pleaser, however, was the crimson Megan Fox dress, featured in countless magazines and “Best Dressed” lists. “I loved it, I recognized it instantly,” exhibit viewer Carolyn Cooper, 31, said of the dress. By viewing the dresses in person one not only is better equipped to see intricate details but can also see highly-regarded designs with a reputation of being feminine and elegant. Libby Lowder, a student at SMU and longtime client recalls her first Cavalli encounter, “My mother was going out one night to some big event and she walked out of her room in this amazing black and gold zebra striped gown. I was maybe seven but I instantly knew that was exactly what I wanted to wear when I was older. It was beautiful.” Jalencia agrees. When asked what makes Cavalli’s designs different from any other designer he specified, “his creative eye with color and print. It’s unmatched.” What does Cavalli have in store for his clients in the upcoming season? Jalencia hints it will be, “new animal prints and a ‘60s vibe.” As long as Cavalli continues to create what women want, shoppers will look forward to whatever Cavalli has in store for them. By looking at the past, shoppers might be able to see what the future holds for his work.