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Boulevarding is an SMU tradition started by President Turner.

Is the pregame the game? Boulevarding attracts first-years ERICA ROBBIE Contributing Writer erobbie@smu.edu SIDNEY HOLLINGSWORTH/The Daily Campus

The Innovation Gym is a place for students to turn their ideas into tangible projects.

Lyle grows in stature, popularity KATELYN GOUGH News Editor kgough@smu.edu “I thought it was kind of a gem in the rough.” Junior Sami Williams actually started out as a pre-med major— until she discovered SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering. Now vice president of communications for SMU’s Society of Women Engineers, Williams says the program has “opened a lot of doors.” “The opportunities, the number of internship offers…it’s amazing to see these things,” Williams said. Across the nation, there are fewer engineering graduates than there are jobs In the scramble to find qualified students, the Lyle School has created a big name for itself. Companies are jumping at the chance to recruit at the school. “We’re about developing a different kind of engineer,”

Williams said. “I think it’s one of the reasons our graduates are in such high demand.” Lyle’s mission is to educate a well-rounded engineer— someone who can do more than just technical skills. Lyle School of Engineering Dean Mark Christensen says having some “soft skills” allows Lyle students to really “accelerate their career.” “It’s more than just the book learning.” Christensen said. “Our students know how to apply that knowledge, work well in teams [and] be a listener.” To create this learning experience, the engineering school looks at what companies’ topperforming employees are doing right now and identifies what that person looked like four years before they hit the marketplace. “When they go into that first job interview, it’s an unfair advantage. They have all the technical skills,” Christensen said. “But they’re also ready to communicate clearly.”

According to Director of Undergraduate Recruitment Mickey Saloma, the Lyle School is looking for students who are interested in making a difference in the engineering community. They want students who are willing to step outside their comfort zone to tackle some of “society’s problems that matter the most.” “I want to attract students that want to be more than just technical experts, but rather be technological leaders,” Saloma said. Saloma says that the engineering program has seen substantial growth over the past decade, and SMU’s program is becoming more in-demand amongst prospective freshmen. The number of pre-major applicants jumped from 6 percent in 2004 to 14 percent this year. The amount of resources and hands-on experience is one of the key features of SMU’s program, and prospective students and recruiters alike are quickly

realizing this unique quality. Lyle grads leave with “more than just a strong resume and professional references.” “We want them to walk away with a portfolio of the many hands-on projects they have completed in their time at SMU,” Saloma said. Senior Madeline Smith, president of Lyle Ambassadors, is confident she will graduate at the top of the engineering field because of her experience at SMU. “We have so many opportunities for our students to get involved with research and extra-curricular projects as early as their freshman year,” Smith said. Smith finds SMU students are set apart by their networking skills and ability to “interact with different disciplines of engineering.” In a career where technical skills are a necessity, “being able to communicate effectively” gives SMU students the extra edge. “This really sets us apart from other universities.”

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According to a random survey of almost 40 SMU students Bouelvarding this past Saturday, only 32 percent actually intended on going to the first home game of the season. To first-years the boulevard culture is absolutely shocking. “I’m about 50-50 on going, depending on how many other people are. I definitely expected SMU to have a little more school spirit.,” first-year Seth Jorde said. So what makes Boulevarding more popular than the game? Bishop Boulevard is often packed with more people than Ford Stadium. People, dressed in their Boulevard best, seem to prefer socializing over spectating a game. Seeing friends and being seen makes it a more appealing activity. When students are free of class and just want to go out and have a good time with friends, attending a Saturday game might not be top priority. Some students simply aren’t all that interested in sports. Sophomore Kelly Neupert admitted that while she may not be the biggest sports fan, she, like any other student, is certainly a fan of her weekends. Her

post-Boulevard agenda doesn’t include making it to the game. “Game time equals nap time,” Neupert said. “You need that game time in order to be able to make it out later that night.” Sports management senior Miguel Medina works for the football team. He socialization attracts students to the Boulevard, but argued that there is more to it. “It’s all about the experience, Currently, the experience we have at Ford Stadium is not one that rivals other universities,” Medina said. “Boulevarding is a tradition unique to only our school. The game is an event one can experience at many other places. Other schools have football games, but nobody else has Boulevards.” So it’s official— the pregame beats the game, by more than just a yard. But with the Mustangs’ move to The Big East, 60 percent of Boulevarders anticipate a greater turn out for future football games. “Because we are still in Conference USA, people aren’t as thrilled about the games, but next year when we are actually in the Big East there will definitely be more interest in seeing the games,” junior Reid Berry said. Medina agreed The Big East

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GAMING

Diablo III co-creator discusses game design, industry MACKENNA SCRIPPS Contributing Writer mscripps@smu.edu

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Zipcars are located in the parking lot by Binkley Garage.

Zipcar offers service on Hilltop MARGARET JONES Contributing Writer mjones@smu.edu For students tired of relying on bus schedules and friends for rides, there is finally a solution. Zipcar, a car rental service for ages 18 and up, has teamed up with universities across the nation to assist students with their transportation needs. Zipcar’s extensive network of cars spreads across 150 cities and over 260 university campuses across the nation. And now, this easy to use car-sharing service is available at

Southern Methodist University. Along with its yearly rate of $35/year, Zipcar has hourly and daily rates for shorter rental periods. Students over 18 can partake in all of these rental deals, but not without some regulation. “From ages 18-20, college students with less than two tickets on their driving record, are invited to join Zipcar,” Austin Marshburn, Zipcar senior manager for university marketing, said. “Once an individual turns 21, they are offered access anywhere that Zipcar is offered.” As the price of campus parking permits increase, eliminating this

cost was a major bonus for SMU freshman Aubrey Richardson. “When the parking permits are almost $300 and after $60 in gas, I didn’t want to deal with parking my big SUV,” Richardson said. Cost effectiveness isn’t the only cool feature of this car-sharing service. Each Zipcar is touch and go with the keys already in the car. Members simply reserve their vehicle and unlock it with his or her membership card or mobile app. SMU’s Zipcar parking is

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Co-creator of Diablo III Kevin Martens had video-gamers all ears in the M-Lounge at HughesTrigg Wednesday night. SMU Guildhall program, the graduate video game education program in Plano, brought Martens to campus to share his knowledge and experience on action storytelling. Due to traffic Martens started the presentation late, but the audience filled with SMU graduates and undergraduates became more and more anxious for his arrival. “I hope to learn something about what goes on behind the scenes and why he designs games this way,” first-year graduate student Xiangwen Shang said. First-year Adrian Hernandez shared Shang’s enthusiasm. The computer science major plans to attend SMU Guildhall after graduation. “After I graduate, I want to be a video game designer so I thought this would be good for that,” Hernandez said. Martens easily talked and

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Kevin Martens, co-creator of Diablo III, spoke on game design Wednesday.

joked with the audience when the presentation started. The theme throughout his detailed and visual three-part PowerPoint was simple. “We’re making games, not movies,” he said. Martens knew he always wanted to be a writer. He wrote his first fantasy novel in eigth and ninth grade. He got his first big break working for BioWare Corp, where he stayed for 11 years specializing in interactive storytelling. Since 2009, Martens has worked for Blizzard as a lead designer.

“My goal is to entertain,” Martens said. “[It’s] pulp fiction.” Diablo III, inspired by adventure films of the ‘30s including elements of fantasy, romance, westerns and science fiction, is essentially about killing monsters. The game incorporates an epic battle between angels and demons with humans stuck in the middle. “The series is my favorite because of the plot of the game, it is very interactive unlike other online games,” Shang said. Martens also explained the

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FOOD

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Pizza creates enthusiasm CALEY PAVILLARD Contributing Writer cpavillard@smu.edu Dallas is known for its fantastic food. From Tex Mex to sushi, we’ve got it all. However you hardly hear about the amazing pizza creations throughout this city, and who doesn’t love pizza? It is perfect for a casual date or that fourth meal when you’re up all nigh studying. Whether you love Chicago, New York or Napoleon style pizza, there’s a pizzeria near campus to satisfy your taste buds. A favorite of many students is Greenville Avenue Pizza Company [GAPC]. Located in lower Greenville GAPC has a down-to-earth, retro vibe. The pizza is always fresh and many customers enjoy watching the pizza be made right before their eyes. The restaurant’s New York style slices are known to be a bit greasy, but delicious nonetheless. The best part about Greenville [GAPC] pizza? It delivers until 3 or 4 a.m. “Greenville [Avenue] pizza always has the best delivery,” sophomore Ryan Foss-Skiftesvik said. “When they can’t get to you on time they call ahead. They

offer great coupons for discounts to show their appreciation for the wait unlike other places.” A bit closer to campus is Olivella’s, featuring pizza napoletana. Off McFarlin and Hillcrest, its location is convenient for students who don’t have a car. The quaint atmosphere goes perfectly with the lightness of the pizza. “Olivella’s is always good with the best ingredients. They take pony [cash] and serve huge bottles of sangria,” said Junior Turner Massey. Senior Floris Dijkstra also highly recommends this pizza. “Olivella’s does to pizza what James Brown did to music… they keep it funky in all the right places,” he said. Looking for a place to watch football with your friends? The Nodding Donkey off SMU Boulevard is the perfect sports bar. Although it serves much more on its menu, the pizza deserves an honorable mention. The Nodding Donkey serves everything, from the classic margherita pizza to the “texican.” This unique pizza consists of BBQ, brisket, sweet pickled japs, goat cheese and pickled red onions. No matter which one you choose, you can’t

go wrong. Promoting to SMU students, Monday the Nodding Donkey serves half priced pizzas and everyday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. it has late night pizza specials. Looking to pig out? Our final recommendation is Piggie Pies Pizza off of Greenville Avenue. Piggie Pies is the perfect greasy and comforting college student pizza. Its doughy, gooey and cheesy pizza’s are massive. You definitely get your bang for your buck. It is known for its amazing crust, which is not too thin nor is it a typical chain pizzeria hand tossed crust either. Not only does Piggie Pies have amazing pizzas, but its pasta is delicious as well. Most places serve pasta as a side note but at Piggie Pies, it’s a specialty. The best part? There is no delivery fee. Each of these restaurants are known and loved by SMU students for not only their delicious pizzas, but also for their excellent service and hospitality. So if you’re looking for a casual dinner or a late night feast, there are plenty of options around Dallas. Be sure to try one of these popular spots and find out what everyone’s been talking about.

Campus Events

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Sushi is now considered to be one of the most popular dishes in America.

How sushi has evolved over time ALEXANDRA SPITZER FOOD EDITOR aspitzer@smu.edu Sushi as we know it today is a form of culinary art, consisting of creative and intricately prepared colorful arrangements. However, sushi originated in Southeast Asia as a way of preserving food. Fish was placed in rice and allowed to ferment, which kept it from spoiling. The rice was then discarded and the fish was consumed whenever desired. Today, sushi has evolved as one of the most popular and sought-after foods. The once simple, grab-and-go meal has been transformed by Western influences and fused with creative and diverse ingredients resulting in what has become a culinary phenomenon.

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How to make a California Roll 1. Use Saran wrap to cover your sushi-rolling mat. 2. Place the seaweed sheet, shiny side down, on the mat. 3. Pour water into a bowl and dip your fingers in it. This avoids any rice from sticking to them. 4. Get a small handful of rice and thoroughly spread it on the seaweed, completely covering it with a thin layer. Don’t mash the rice down but be sure it sticks to the seaweed. 5. Turn the seaweed to its other side, so the non-rice side is facing you and the rice is on the bottom. 6. Place the strips of avocado in the middle of the seaweed sheet, parallel with the length.

7. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise either on the top or bottom of the avocado. 8. Place the individual crab pieces on the mayonnaise. While doing this, make sure that everything is even. 9. Make the roll by starting out with the seaweed side closest to you. Start folding the sushi mat away from you in a circle, so it forms a roll. Be sure not to squash the items in the roll as you go along, but make sure that it’s sturdy, an even size and firm. 10 Take a knife and cut the uramaki in half. Place one slice above the other and divide both pieces into thirds. This will give you 6 equal pieces. 11. Serve the pieces on their side to present the ingredients that are inside of the roll to create a colorful and interesting palette.

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See the recipe below to learn how to make one of the most popular westernized renditions of sushi.

SATURDAY

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SUNDAY

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Opera Free For All: Bite-Size Arias/ Big-Size Talents-- Meadows Opera Theatre, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

SMU vs. A&M: Football-- Gerald J. Ford Stadium, 2:30 p.m.

PNM Info Session #1/PHC review-Hughes-Trigg Ballroom, 9 a.m. to 4p.m.

SMU Student Theatre: And Baby Makes Seven-- Meadows B150, 10:30 p.m.

Gongora/Picasso: Graphic Poetry-Meadows Museum, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

9:57 p.m. Possession of Marijuana/ Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor/ Tampering with Fire Protection Systems/ Failure to Evacuate. Phi Gamma Delta House. SMU PD and UPFD responded to an active fire alarm. A student was arrested for having marijuana in his room. Another student was referred to the conduct officer for underage drinking. Another student was referred to the conduct officer for failing to evacuate and the last student was referred to the conduct officer for having a fake ID. Closed.

1:24 a.m. Criminal Mischief. Phi Gamma Delta House. Officers noted damage to the 2nd floor of this house. Closed. 1:55 a.m. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Boaz Hall. A student was referred to the Conduct Officer for underage drinking. Closed.

SEPTEMBER 10 4:36 p.m. Theft. Flag Pole/Main Quad/Fountain Area. A student reported the theft of Delta Gamma Sorority letters. Open.

SEPTEMBER 11 12:00 p.m. Theft. Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports. A faculty member reported the theft of his wallet between 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Open.

SEPTEMBER 12 9:26 a.m. Theft: Memorial Health Center. A staff member reported the theft of a sign. Open.

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NEWS

TECHNOLOGY

PHIL ANTHROPY

Apple releases iPhone 5

Pep rally, concert aim to aid V Foundation

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The iPhone 5 was unveiled by Apple earlier this week.

BRAD SCHMIDT Staff Writer aschmidt@smu.edu Apple officially unveiled the iPhone 5 Wednesday and the phone has some major changes. The iPhone 5 has a bigger screen, is 18 percent thinner, 20 percent lighter and is now made with metal for less cracking. Apple has also moved the

touch sensors into the display itself to improve tactile response and reduce screen glare. The only worry iPhone 5 owners now have is about cracking the front screen. With older models, this was sometimes fixable if the crack wasn’t terrible. But now it will be unfixable or very pricey to repair. The new iPhone needs new adapters to connect any accessories you may own. An 8-pin connector dubbed “Lightning” has replaced the old 30-pin adapter. The 30-pin design dates back to 2003 with the introduction of the iPhone itself. Apple saw fit to replace the “out-dated design” with the iPhone 5. Market experts expect that Apple will release an adapter so individuals can use their old iPhone products with the iPhone 5. The phone’s pixel resolution hasn’t been increased, but the new screen and its reduced glare technology actually result in more picture clarity. The new 4-inch screen expands

the display to a 16:9 widescreen ratio, which allows for five rows of apps per page. Apple also added a third microphone and upgraded the camera. A new software chip, A15, on the phone promises to load webpages two times faster. The music app will load almost two times faster as well. Apple beat Texas Instruments and Samsung to bring the chip to the smartphone market. Overall, the iPhone 5 is definitely a solid improvement over its predecessor. It proves to be more evolutionary than revolutionary. Many SMU students are excited about the new iPhone and its new features. “Apple has done it once again. I am excited to use all of the iPhone 5’s new features,” junior Ben Nguyen said. The iPhone 5’s release, along with Apple’s victory against Samsung, have increased confidence, both from consumers and analysts, about the future of the company.

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three different audiences his game attracts. “The role players love the story. The story opportunists are some where in the middle and the ‘gameplayer-ers,’ strictly just want to play,” Martens said. Marten believes, more recently, people don’t care as much about the storyline of the game. But storytelling is important to

add context to game play and gives people reason to believe the fantasy, Martens explained, especially in Diablo III. “I love Diablo III, it’s fantastic. I love all of Blizzard’s games. They have better quality and are more interactive so you can get more into it,” Hernandez said. Diablo III took seven years to be completed and achieve this interactivity. Martens talked

about the challenges he faced in designing the game as well as the pros and cons of game making. For Martens, it’s not about the challenge. It’s about the battle. “Despite all of these challenges I look forward to battling them again,” Martens said. Martens says he will continue to make video games as long as it’s still fun.

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will bring big changes to SMU game day culture. “We are excited at the opportunity to compete at a higher level against more

reputable schools that recruit better athletes,” she said. “People will go to the games because they want memorable experiences. SMU is doing a terrific job with all of the

advertising .” SMU has launched multiple initiatives — like ‘Wear Red Friday’ and the Mustang Band march — to increase enthusiasm about football games.

Students and faculty alike are encouraged to come out Friday at 8 p.m. to take part in the event, which will take place on Bishop Boulevard at the flagpole. “IFC [Interfraternity Council] is excited to present SMU’s first pep rally and concert with Hudson Moore. Hudson is one of the rising young stars in Texas

music. He headlines at Billy Bob’s Texas,” IFC president Scott Robson said. In addition to getting ready to take on A&M at Saturday’s game, the rally and concert will also focus on raising money and bring awareness about the V Foundation for Cancer Research, which has raised over

$120 million to fund cancer research. “Events like this are instrumental in our fundraising success,” said Nick Valvano, CEO of The V Foundation. “We appreciate the time and energy put forth by event planners like the SMU-IFC to raise money for cancer research.”

COST: Zipcar saves money for students designated next to the Binkley parking garage, making it simple to find your rental and eliminating the stress of finding a space upon return. Besides encouraging car sharing, Zipcar also encourages leadership on campus. Leaders on campus receive special perks from

the car service. “Zipcar offers free first year membership to members holding a leadership position on campus,” Zipcar University Account Manager Hadley Quish said. The Zipcar Facebook page also offers perks. An online program called “Students with

Drive” welcomes students to post entertaining videos explaining why Zipcar access is needed on campus. Creative videos can receive grants towards free driving. Students looking to escape the SMU bubble can inquire about car-sharing services through Parkn-Pony or at zipcar.com.

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Instead of finding yourself, be yourself Trevor Thrall Contributor

What is it about college that makes it the prime time to “find yourself ?” I was always encouraged to attend a university far from home for optimal personal growth and self-discovery. This always sounded like a bunch of poetic nonsense to me. I think that after eighteen years of life I know myself pretty well. After all, I can hear my own thoughts. Even though I don’t have a huge appreciation for hippie talk, I can’t help but notice that there is truth in this advice. There is a significantly freeing feeling that comes from being in a new place with new faces. If you aren’t local, nobody knows who your mama is, or how much of a nerd you were in junior high or how great you are at organizing parties. Other than making your grades and conducting yourself like a decent human being, there are no pre-existing expectations. Whether we ever gave a conscious thought to the pressures or not, there is no doubt that we were all motivated in some way by the desire to please our peers. Now is the time to be selfish. Instead of letting the fear of discomfort push us directly into an easy mold, we should feel free to branch out. In a panicked initial reaction to the big change, we all want to do whatever it takes to immediately make friends and fit in. Sure, being charming and the life of the party have their perks, but getting to do what you want to do when you want to do it is even more fun. Are the friends that you made right off the bat going to encourage you to join those ballroom dancing classes that you never had the guts to take in high school? Will your super cool new buddies understand that it is really just not an option to go out on Tuesday nights because there is a new episode of Dance Moms? The point is, don’t be so quick to box yourself in. Being comfortable is great, but taking a few months to find your niche will probably make for a better college experience. At this stage, there’s a pretty good chance that nobody will remember that you’re that kid who unsuccessfully tried to organize an official LARPing club on campus. So listen to grandma, and just be yourself. Now is the opportune moment to let your freak flag fly!

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An Egyptian protester throws a gas canister away during clashes near the U.S. Embassy in Cairo Sept. 13.

Middle East situation exposes lack of real leadership on foreign policy W. Tucker Keene Opinion Editor tkeene@smu.edu Right now, following the attacks on U.S. embassies in Egypt, Libya and now Tunisia and Yemen, the most predictable crisis of the last several years is occurring in real time in the Middle East. The Arab Spring, billed as a democratic revolution in an area which is anything but democratic or revolutionary, has violated a crucial tenet of American foreign policy: the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t. Sure, Hosni Mubarak or Muammar Gaddafi were far from good leaders, but at least they had been around long enough that the U.S. government knew what to expect from them. In the case of Mubarak, his Egypt was even allied with us. For the administration to support Mubarak’s overthrow was truly naive, in no way would a government

run by the Muslim brotherhood be an improvement over the current situation. The Gaddafi situation was slightly different, but the same principle applied: It can’t be assumed that the government which replaces Gaddafi would be an improvement over Gaddafi. Further complicating the issues of the last several days has been President Obama’s failed response to the crisis. In perhaps the greatest triumph for Clint Eastwood’s empty chair metaphor, Obama did not attend the intelligence briefing on Wednesday: the day after the first wave of attacks which resulted in the first death of a U.S. ambassador in the line of duty since 1979. He attended a fundraiser in Las Vegas instead. On Thursday, he said that he did not consider Egypt an ally. Then he immediately and tepidly walked that statement back with a rather weak declaration of support

for the Egyptian government. The State Department always did consider them an ally, but it’s pretty hard to justify that position in light of what happened at our embassy on Tuesday. On a semi-related point, Obama has given an appearance on Letterman higher priority than a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In just a few years, we’ve managed to weaken our relationships with stable, allied governments in the most unstable and antagonistic region in the world. I couldn’t think of a more irresponsible foreign policy. As is common in political campaigns, the incumbent is held responsible by the challenger in the event of preventable crises like this one. This point seems to have been missed by the media, who on Wednesday seemed much more interested in talking about Romney’s response (to criticize Obama for the

failures and lack of leadership which lead to the events on Tuesday), than about the situation itself. Of course, if you’re going to cover responses to the event instead of the event, wouldn’t it be more important to talk about the president’s response? He’s the one who has actual power in the world. He’s also the one who refused to clarify to the press exactly what happened by refusing to take questions. It is times like this that America needs real leadership. To this point, Obama’s popularity on foreign policy has been based largely on killing Osama bin Laden. I suspect in the days to come, Americans will realize how bad the situation Obama’s administration has created over in the Middle East truly is. Keene is a junior majoring in political science, economics and public policy.

Renovations to the Varsity not met with support Brad Ray Contributor bray@smu.edu Until the last year, there was a place on campus where you could enjoy all manner of SMU memorabilia ranging from Southwest Conference political cartoons to historic photographs and advertisements. The Varsity was a mini-museum decorated in dark wood and brass located in the Hughes-Trigg basement until recently. Sadly, as part of the campus wide construction going on, the Varsity was recently converted from pub-like museum to generic concrete dining hall.

The construction stripped away all of the character of this unique room and turned it into something that eerily resembles my high school cafeteria. I know that construction and improvement are always part of the equation, but I wish that the decision makers would put a little more thought into renovations sometimes. Although I love most of the improvements around campus (I am especially excited for the pedestrian walkway between Lyle and Cox), sometimes they are done for no reason. The Varsity was a very unique place that is now gone forever in favor of a “modern” (and by modern, I mean 1990s) style. SMU is undoubtedly in a

period of change and evolution, but I hope that we can continue to look to the past while creating the future, as they say. There are so many exciting changes coming to campus in the next few years, but I hope that we can keep some of the old too. The Varsity facelift was sadly one of the least desirable changes I have seen in my time on campus. So far, I have not talked to someone who is happy about the changes. Obviously, my sample is not indicative of the entire student body’s opinion, but I think it provides a pretty good “back of the napkin” calculation. After talking to several of my friends about the change, I noticed a word coming up often:

disappointment. Most of the people I talked to expressed disappointment at the makeover’s results. They liked the old, more intimate Varsity where you could have lunch with friends in a booth or discuss a project together. Now, the room is simply a giant, empty concrete room. I know that what’s done is done, and the old Varsity is gone forever. I just hope that in the future drastic, unnecessary remodels will be evaluated a bit more closely before construction begins. As the saying goes… “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” Ray is a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.

Letter to the Editor To all the SMU students that attended our home opener: On behalf of the football team and the entire athletics department, I want to thank each and every one of you for coming out to the game Saturday. The Boulevard was buzzing before the game and we had one

of the best student turnouts we’ve ever had in Ford Stadium. You did an outstanding job of supporting your Mustangs and we can’t thank you enough. You represented SMU well and created a true home-field advantage. We hope that you’ll continue your support and invite your

friends to join you at Ford Stadium this Saturday, Sept. 15, when we host Texas A&M at 2:30 p.m. Show your passion for SMU on game day and please make our visitors feel welcome on our campus. Wear Red, Be Early & Be Loud!

Thanks again for all your support. Pony Up and Go Mustangs! Sincerely, Rick Hart Director of Athletics

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Cowboys 2-0, face Giants Sunday ALEX LOKKEN Staff Writer alokken@smu.edu

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The Mustangs take on old Southwest Conference rival Texas A&M Saturday at home.

SMU to face A&M, looks to avenge last year’s defeat BILLY EMBODY Staff Writer wembody@smu.edu Saturday will feature a matchup of old Southwest Conference foes with Texas A&M [TAMU] visiting SMU after the Mustangs’ first home shutout since 1983 against Stephen F. Austin [SFA]. The Aggies will be out for blood after a loss to new Southeastern Conference foe Florida, 20-17, despite a 17-7 halftime lead. The Mustangs will enter the game 1-1 while the Aggies are 0-1 after its season opener with Louisiana Tech was postponed by Hurricane Isaac. The Aggies look to improve upon the impressive performance by redshirt freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel, but the SMU defense comes off a 10-turnover performance against SFA and will try to hold off the young gunslinger from Kerrville, Texas. “He can run and he makes a lot of plays. We’re going to have to contain him. He can really go,” head coach Junes Jones said. Manziel will operate new TAMU head coach Kevin Sumlin’s “air raid” offense that he ran and had tremendous success with at Houston. Sumlin is 4-0 against Jones from his time at Houston, so the Mustangs will look to change those numbers and avenge a 46-16 loss to the Aggies in last season’s opening game. One bright spot from last season’s game against TAMU was running back Zach Line’s performance, which was impressive considering the lopsided defeat. Line ran for 128 yards on

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28 carries and had a touchdown. “Zach is a guy we can count on each and every week to do a good job and be an effective runner and get those tough yards for us,” SMU quarterback Garrett Gilbert said. Line will be looked at to take the pressure off Gilbert who has room to improve on his first two games as the SMU quarterback. Gilbert, a UT transfer, is looking forward to taking on his former rivals. “I grew up watching Texas — Texas A&M. It’s going to be a lot of fun. The atmosphere is going to be great,” Gilbert said. In last year’s matchup, the Aggies sacked the SMU quarterbacks eight times and forced two interceptions. The Aggies had eight sacks in the team’s loss against Florida. “They’re physical, they’re big and they’re fast. They look like an SEC team,” Jones said. Aggie defensive end Damontre

Moore will need to be contained for SMU to have a chance at moving the ball and keeping it away from the TAMU offense. Moore had three sacks and 10 tackles against the Gators. On the SMU defense, junior cornerback Kenneth Acker had a career day against SFA with two interceptions, one for a touchdown. He scored another on a blocked field goal try. His performance earned him Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week Award and he will be counted on to contain the TAMU receivers. The SMU defense goes into the big matchup ranked 116th in the country in total defense. For the Mustangs, forcing turnovers and controlling the clock are key to SMU getting above .500 for the first time this season and making a statement with a huge win at home.

The Dallas Cowboys looks to continue the success the team had in its season opener when it faces the Seahawks Sunday at 3:05 pm. With another road win, the Cowboys will start the season 2-0 for the first time in four seasons. Tony Romo will go for his fourth consecutive win over a Seattle team that lost to the Arizona Cardinals last week. Romo was sharp in the Cowboys season opener against the defending world champion Giants, throwing for 307 yards and three touchdowns. The Cowboys’ secondary, which was heavily invested in during the offseason, held the reigning Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning to passing only 213 yards last week. Cornerbacks Brandon Carr and rookie Morris Claiborne will face rookie quarterback Russell Wilson who struggled in his NFL debut last weekend. After Wednesday night, the Cowboys will have a full 10 days of rest entering into Sunday’s showdown. With plenty of preparation time, the Cowboys should be able to keep Wilson contained. After a week of begging coach Jason Garrett and tweeting inspirational Marine quotes, Jason Witten started in spite of his lacerated spleen last week. Romo will be glad to have one his favorite targets back in full

form. Romo may be creating a new favorite target in Kevin Ogletree. Posted up eight receptions, 114 yards and two touchdowns last week. Felix Jones seems to already be forgotten. After losing his starting job in the offseason to the former Oklahoma star DeMarco Murray, Jones had zero carries against the Giants last week. Jerry Jones likely hopes to see more out of his fellow Razorback this weekend, but will be fine with Murray racking up another 130-yard performance against the Seahawks. Returning to the field from injury this week are ProBowl defensive tackle Jay Ratliff and cornerback Mike Jenkins. Both defenders sat out last week

against the Giants and will add to a Cowboys defense that already looked elite in the opener. One of the few questionable spots on the Cowboys’ defense was the second middle linebacker position. That question was answered last Wednesday night by last year’s second-round draft pick Bruce Carter. Carter was second only to Sean Lee in tackles against the Giants. The Cowboys should have this victory easily on paper, but the former USC head coach Pete Carroll knows how to motivate his players. The Cowboys will look to build on its success in the Giants game while focusing on the new weekend and the new opponent.

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FRIDAY n SEPTEMBER 14, 2012 Speaker

QUICK HITS 1. How did you find your niche in arts journalism?

In the beginning, people told me, ‘Oh its really helpful to have a specialty.’ So it at some point it seemed to me that my specialty should be art because, at the time, there was not a lot of good arts writing for a general audience. It just grew from there.

2. Why did you choose to write about art? As a child I never had to be dragged into museums—I had to be dragged out. So as I started writing about art, I always had that perspective of someone who loved art, but did not really know about the art world.

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Carol Kino, a New York Times journalist, spoke to SMU students about the future of journalism Wednesday evening in Umphrey Lee Room 244.

NYT journalist talks art’s place in print KATELYN HALL Staff Writer khall@smu.edu

here’s no such thing as routine for arts journalist Carol Kino. One week she is interviewing the world’s stop cartoonist and the next she’s highlighting unique features in military art. The freelancer, who regularly writes for The New York Times, Town & Country, Art + Auction and other publications, spoke to SMU students, faculty and staff in a lecture Wednesday evening. In her lecture, Kino outlined the future of journalism and

gave advice to students trying to break into the industry. Twenty people came to hear Kino’s take on arts journalism and its uncertain future. Kino believes that the future of journalism is more in freelance than in staff positions. “The freelance lifestyle is probably going to be the future lifestyle of journalists, I would think,” Kino said. “Even when newspapers shed jobs, they have all the more reason to depend on freelancers,” Kino said. “It makes my services in more demand.” Attendee Melanie Jarrett, who works in SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts marketing department said she thinks this scenario presents new challenges

for journalists. “It’s not just your craft, but it’s the ability to get your craft noticed—that’s something that goes beyond talent,” Jarrett said. “[Kino’s] entrepreneurial spirit is important for aspiring journalists and working journalists to understand and draw something from.” But Kino also suggested aspiring journalists try to land a staff position in a publication and link into a network. “If you want to write, get yourself associated with a publication or some place that has a structure,” Kino said. “Get a staff job, even if it’s not what you want.” Kino explained that a network of people in the industry is

invaluable in staying afloat in the profession. “You need two sorts of connections: connections with your sources and connections with the people who can get your story into circulation,” she said. Sophomore Mallory Ashcraft found Kino’s idea of preparing for both freelancing and staff writing “jarring.” “Kino was saying that you should try to get a job with staff if you can, but then she said the future of journalism is really freelance. So, it’s really double sided,” Ashcraft said. “You have to be ready for both, be ready for anything.” While many people believe blogging and social media are the future of journalism, Kino suggested

that might not be the case. “Blogs are only as good as the people writing them,” Kino said. “Blogs, a lot of times, are badly sourced opinions.” Clara Lemon, a junior journalism major in attendance, agreed with Kino’s perspective. “There are so many voices out there that you really have to filter through and find the most authoritative ones,” Lemon said. No matter how students choose to venture into journalism, Kino suggested the most important thing is curiosity. “Ideas are the important things,” she said. “I love reporting,” Kino said. “I used to have a friend… who used to say, ‘it’s the perfect career for a nosy, curious person.”

3. What do you see as the future of arts journalism? I think our future may have more to do with the written word than we think. After years and years of sound bite journalism, it’s a kind of refreshing new flavor to have a written-through, thought-out argument.

4. Do you have any advice for student journalist at SMU? I think ideas are really the most important thing. I think having good ideas makes people more willing to take you seriously. If I were starting out now, I would try to get a job at a magazine or a publication. Once you are plugged into that system, then you know people who move onto other publications and you have a network.

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