INSIDE
A Q&A with Alison Volk
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A new sound on Drake’s third album
Dealing with hate on campus
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Women’s soccer beats Bearkats
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SMU has hit its goal of raising the average SAT score to above 1300.
First-years’ SAT average hits record high of 1302 Brie STrickland Contributing Writer bsstrickland@smu.edu ELLEN SMITH / The Daily Campus
Former Secretaries of Defense Robert Gates and Leon Panetta speak at the first Tate Lecture of the year, moderated by David Gergen.
Gates, Panetta discuss Syria Katelyn Hall Contributing Writer khall@smu.edu Everyone in America seems to have an opinion on what America should do in Syria following the recent chemical weapons crisis. Should the president use direct force? What will action or nonaction in Syria mean for the stability in the region? These questions served as the center of Tuesday’s Linda and Mitch Hart Lecture of the Tate Lecture Series. The lecture featuring Robert Gates and Leon Panetta was the opener of the 32nd season of the Tate Lecture Series. Both Gates and Panetta have served as secretary of defense and director of the CIA. Gates and Panetta sat down with moderator and CNN Senior Political Analyst David Gergen to discuss the situation in Syria, actions of the National Security Agency and budget fights in Congress. Gates began the evening with an explanation of what he would have recommended the United States do in Syria.
He suggested that Congress should have authorized the president’s military action, but that the president should not attack directly. “My bottom line is, I believe to blow a bunch of stuff up over a couple of days to underscore or validate a point or a principle is not a strategy,” Gates said. Rather, Gates said, the United States should use covert methods and arm rebels to combat Syria’s leader Bashar al-Assad. Gates is skeptical of the new initiative proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I think that the United States needs to seize the high ground, seize the initiative back from the Russians and the Syrians, and we ought to dictate the terms of this,” Gates said. Panetta, too, finds himself questioning the Russian and Syrian motives. “The name of their game is delay,” Panetta said. Panetta also suggested a strategy for the United States’ involvement in Syria. “We have to keep our eye on the
big target here, which is to bring Assad down,” Panetta said. Panetta would fight Assad by using rebel forces and keeping the international community unified in getting Assad to step down. He also recommended the United States continue to provide humanitarian help in the region. The discussion on Syria led into an evaluation of the responsibilities and powers of the United States president. Panetta maintained that the president should have certain authorities that Congress cannot undermine so that the United States will be respected. “When the president of the United States draws a red line, the credibility of this country is dependent on him backing up his word,” Panetta said. Gates agreed with Panetta on the president’s authority and responsibility to act in certain situations without going to Congress. “Given the timelines that were involved…I would have advised him against going to the Congress, for all the reasons that Leon cites,”
Gates said. Gates, Gerden and Panetta also discussed the NSA. Both Gates and Panetta believe that the NSA has done what it has had to, and that there is a lot of oversight. “We entrust the responsibility of oversight, not directly to the voters, but to their elected representatives and the other branches of government,” Gates said. Panetta agreed with Gates, crediting intelligence programs like the NSA as the reason we have not had another major terrorist attack post-9/11. “All of these efforts have been aimed at one thing: protecting America,” Panetta said. Turning to the domestic side of American policy, the speakers discussed the budget and the need to make spending cuts. Both Panetta and Gates advocated compromise. “Our Constitution requires compromise in order for government to work at all,” Gates said. The next Tate Lecture featuring Biographer Robert A. Caro will be in McFarlin Auditorium on Oct. 29 at 8 p.m.
President R. Gerald Turner’s announcement Friday that the Second Century Campaign had reached its $750 million goal two years early isn’t the only milestone Southern Methodist University has to celebrate. Thirteen years ago Carl Sewell, class of ’66, a trustee and the campaign co-chair, envisioned SMU’s average SAT score to be 1300 as the university charged into a new era of intellectual growth. The 2011-2012 SMU Annual Report reflected the university’s stride toward greater academic excellence. Upon entrance, the class of 2015 had an average SAT score of 1269. New statistics revealed last week that this year’s entering class has raised the average SAT score to 1302. A statement released last week by SMU expressed Sewell’s excitement. “Funding for new academic positions has enabled us to attract and retain scholars from throughout the world. Professors named to endowed chairs are distinguished scholars at the top of their careers and reputations,” Sewell said. “They bring important research projects and work not only with graduate students, but also with undergraduates,
mentoring them and involving them in their research.” As to how this increase in average SAT score affects scholarships, the Second Century Campaign is looking to meet the demands of and rewarding such exceptional high school students. To date, the Second Century Campaign has raised funds for 472 new scholarships. By raising the campaign goal from $750 million to $1 billion, the campaign chairs look to add even more scholarships. Dean of Undergraduate Admission Wes Waggoner shares the same sentiment as Sewell as he attributes the milestone to the success of not only his office, but also the university as a whole. “Over the last decade, SMU faculty and students have been achieving great things both in and out of the classroom. That attracts the brightest students to SMU, and we are seeing that in the overall academic profile of our students,” Waggoner said. “Every year, SMU has more students who contribute to a campus culture full of academic rigor and the ambition to make a difference in the world.” SMU prides itself on quality, innovation and continuous improvement in the realms of academics, athletics and facilities. When Student Body President, Ramon Trespalacios
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Memorial Health Center, CAPS offer student support Caroline Morehead Contributing Writer cmorehead@smu.edu Maintaining a healthy physical lifestyle has become a prominent piece of college campuses across the country. Many schools are promoting a healthy lifestyle with newly renovated fitness centers, nutritionists and trainers, organic food and intramural sports. However, there is a whole other facet of health that colleges are now addressing — mental health. The personal and social growth that students experience is just as important as their academic growth. A new environment, new people and a new-found responsibility make the transition into college a serious mental test. The average age of onset for most mental health disorders is 18 to 24, making suicide the second leading cause of death on college campuses. Mental illness can happen to anybody regardless of gender, race, culture or economic status. Breaking the stigma and the negative connotation that comes with mental illness, is a change that college campuses are actively initiating. “For many young adults,
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More information on CAPS can be found on the second floor of the Memorial Health Center.
taking the first step to get help is the hardest part,” Allison Malmon, executive director and founder of Active Minds, told USA Today College. Active Minds is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing the stigma associated with mental health issues,
especially on college campuses. Founded in 2003, Active Minds has 400 chapters across the country, all of them being studentled. Currently, SMU does not have an Active Minds chapter on campus. “The issues the program address are terribly important and
we would be open to the idea of an Active Minds chapter coming to SMU if it would work with the campus size and if there is student interest in the program,” Dr. Cathey Soutter, counseling psychologist, and director of Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) at the SMU
Memorial Health Center, said. CAPS seeks to provide an open, supportive atmosphere in which individuals feel free to express their feelings and communicate their problems. CAPS sees over 1,000 students each year for a wide variety of reasons. The CAPS staff trains with organizations that serve as referral resources for the program to maintain good relationships. Top referral resources are students, parents, faculty and staff, DASS, resident life and the panhellenic community. Parents are an important group that the CAPS staff reaches out to due to increase in student to parent communication via texting and the Internet. “Any place where we have an opportunity to speak about services, we will do it,” Soutter said. “We encourage students to come sooner rather than later. It is easy to make an appointment on our client portal on our website. Students can schedule an initial triage appointment to get the help they might need,” Soutter said. Students are frequently visiting the CAPS webpage to use many
of informative self-screening instruments. There is an emergency service phone line and walk in emergency service session available to students in crisis. “There may be a stigma for some people but for the most part many students are psychologically aware and savvy,” Soutter said. Statistics show students have been more receptive to counseling programs than they have in the past six years. “Rates are up in terms of how many people are coming. The range of concerns are broader and the severity of concerns has increased,” Soutter said. Top users of the SMU Health Center are first-year students and graduate students in the biggest transition years. Students are beginning to realize that it is just as important to take care of your minds as well as your body. “We are whole people, our body, soul, spirit and mind works together and when we neglect one part it is likely to our whole person,” Soutter said. For more information students can visit the second floor of the Memorial Health Center, visit www.smu.edu/healthcenter/ counseling or call 214-768-2277.
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STYLE
WEDNESDAY n SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 INTERVIEW
Success secrets from a Dallas power player Brooke H. Reagan Style Editor breagan@smu.edu You’ve never seen a day planner with more writing, colors, Post-its and paper clips than Alison Volk’s. The public relations maven is the busiest bee in town. As the president of her own company, VOLK PR, Volk boasts a wide variety of clientele from Del Frisco’s to Piermarini Boutique. Volk shared her No. 1 tips to climb the corporate ladder — one high heel at a time. Brooke H. Reagan: Is there one piece of advice you wish you had known at the start of your career? Would you have progressed differently in your career if you had this information at your disposal back then? Alison Volk: Absolutely. The PR industry is so incredibly all consuming. I wish someone had explained to me earlier how to achieve the balance within that. It’s so fun and I love it so much, but I just forgot to ever stop. I think anyone who wants to own their PR company should all go on some kind of Oprah Winfrey retreat where they teach you to attain and achieve all of that while still having the life you want!
come up with that game plan together and then execute it. BHR: Do you have any beauty on the go secrets? For example, are you armed and ready with a Tide to Go pen at all times? Or do you own a lucky lipstick you like to carry with you?
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Volk applies the old-fashion business techniques she learned from Stanley Marcus during her high school and college internships at Neiman Marcus to her company today.
BHR: What are the best and worst career-enhancing tips you’ve received or read? AV: “No one is going to die. You aren’t a surgeon. Nobody is on the table.” Every single day there is never a time I could stop working. Last night, it was midnight and I really wanted to get this press release out, but I said to myself, “I’m going to bed. The press release will still be there tomorrow.” As long as you’re putting in your A-game and the best effort that you can, it’s all going to be okay. I think some bad advice is people say you should take every single opportunity. Through the years, I’ve really learned you need to be strategic about every
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SMU Abroad Fair, Bob Hope Lobby in Owens Arts Center, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. NPHC Greek Forum, HughesTrigg Varsity, 6 p.m. Balkan Bash, Hughes-Trigg Varsity, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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Diversity Networking, HughesTrigg Ste. 300, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Career & Internship Fair, HughesTrigg, noon to 4 p.m. Food Chain Family Feud, HughesTrigg Atrium C-D, noon to 1 p.m. Homecoming Interest meeting, Hughes-Trigg Forum, 2 p.m.
opportunity. I know I need to be brand aligned with every single client I have, the brand I’ve developed for myself and the reputation I want to have in the public eye. BHR: How do you get your clients to trust that you will respect their vision and expend all your effort to promote their work? AV: I’ve had my own small business, so I completely understand what it’s like. I can culture, nurture and listen. Every single contract is completely individual to the client’s needs. I always ask, “What is your vision? What are your goals and how are we going to achieve them?” We
FRIDAY September 20 U.S. Department of State at Hegi Career Center, Hughes-Trigg ste. 200, noon to 1 p.m. Homecoming Interest meeting, Hughes-Trigg Forum, 2 p.m. Water Balloon Fight, Dallas Hall Lawn, 5:30 p.m to 7 p.m. HIS Drive-in Movie, Flagpole, 5:30 p.m.
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AV: My bangles! I wear these bangles every day designed by my best friend in the universe, Amy Pyron Leber. I’ve had these bangles for 14 years. I sleep in them. I swim in them! BHR: What do you wear on your feet to a meeting with a potential client? Killer stilettos or chic and comfortable flats? AV: No, never! I want to have an elongated look. Heels or wedges absolutely unless I break my pinky toe, which has happened twice in the past two years. When I produced a show for TOOTSIES during Fashion’s Night Out, I moved a two way and it fell right on my foot. It was 10 minutes before everyone walked into the door but I was just like, “Let’s do this.” I powered through! BHR: How do you let loose once the job is well done? AV: The job is never done!
SEPTEMBER 13 12:32 AM. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. 3200 Binkley Ave. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Officer for underage drinking. Closed. 12:25 AM. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. 3200 Binkley Ave. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Officer for underage drinking. Closed. 1:06 AM. Evading Arrest or Detention. Peyton Hall. A non-affiliated individual fled from officers. Closed.
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To anyone interested in pursuing a career in PR, Volk said you must be able to go with change and re-devise your game plan within seconds.
4:41 PM. Criminal Mischief. Peyton Hall. A student reported vandalism at this location. Open. 6:57 PM. Theft. Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports. A student reported the theft of his cell phone but called later to report it had been found. Closed.
11:38 AM. Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse. Boaz Hall. A student reported unauthorized charges on her account. Open. 9:36 PM. Criminal Mischief. South Quad. A lamp post was broken at this location. Open.
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12:29 AM. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Smith Hall. Three students were referred to the Student Conduct Officer for underage drinking. Closed.
1:24 AM. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. 6200 Bishop Blvd. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Officer for underage drinking. Closed.
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Drake comes clean on ‘Nothing Was the Same’ CALEB WOSSEN A&E Staff Writer cwossen@smu.edu
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Drake announced in 2012 that his third album would depart from the cough syrup-and-love Jones sound of the Grammy Award winning “Take Care” (2012). “Nothing Was the Same” lives up to its promise, cementing the 26-year-old wonderkid as a pop rap juggernaut. “Pop rap” isn’t used here derisively. The album wears its influences – namely Marvin Gaye – to strong effect. Drake’s louder and more direct here than he’s ever been. “Tuscan Leather” addresses his rise to the Best Rapper Alive circle proudly while defending his boss Lil Wayne from detractors. Jay-Z shows up for a metaphorical torch pass on “Pound Cake,” although his relaxed delivery can’t help be shown by Drake’s energy. This is a Drake album, so old girlfriends rear their heads more often than not. The good thing is
he’s more open about them than in the past. Girls – one married, the other resentful, another still infatuated – are discussed with a painful honesty won through maturity. This might be the last time we see Drake as a weepy heartbreaker, but maybe not. Delivery has always been Drake’s ace in the hole. Here is no different. “Nothing Was the Same” is Drake’s most vocally adventurous yet. He belts out lines, mashes them to fragments, runs them in and out of maze-like schemes without showing an effort. He’s easily this generation’s Jay-Z, albeit with baby fat in his voice. The production on this album is a warmer, clearer affair for Drake. Whereas “So Far Gone” (2008) hinted at a bright, upbeat sound on songs “Uptown” and “Congratulations,” “Nothing Was the Same” pulls out all the stops. Smoldering organs and hardhitting drums characterize the musical vocabulary. The drums bang
so hard one wonders if Drake had Mike Will Made It program them a la “Mercy”. The details are rich too – noise swells on “Worst Behavior,” chimes on “Furthest Thing,” backwardsrun chipmunk vocals on “Tuscan Leather.” Producer and co-architect Noah “40” Shebib is essential to Drake’s sound, editing the work of collaborators Mike Zombie, Hudson Mohawke and Chilly Gonzales into one cohesive narrative. “Nothing Was the Same” honors the promise of an unlikely rap hero ignored by XXL’s 2009 Freshmen list. Is he soft? Yes. The mantra “No new friends, we don’t feel that... where your real friends at?” is on some “Sailor Moon” hoopla. But the album does bang. Drake belongs to a select circle of rappers in a time where genre walls are collapsing. He’s smart and adventurous, a true match to his “Nas” Kendrick Lamar. Time will tell where Drake’s career will take him, but his future looks safe from here.
This CD cover image released by Republic Records shows “Kiss Land,” the latest release by The Weeknd.
The Weeknd releases new album, tries different sound CALEB WOSSEN A&E Staff Writer cwossen@smu.edu The journey of pop noir singer The Weeknd, Abel Tesfaye, has been one of great anticipation and understatement. The singer’s “House of Balloons” trilogy cast him as a prodigy waiting to conquer the world to the tune of baroque synths and thick atmosphere. After releasing three of the most inventive, compelling albums of 2011 for free, The Weeknd soon became the face of Generation Y’s dark R&B, with hardly any exposure or mainstream recognition. This all changes with “Kiss Land,” The Weeknd’s major label debut on Republic Records. Audibly it’s a cleaner record than his past work. His voice is prominent and clear, on top of the music rather than buried in it like before. The music itself sticks to “Echoes of Silence’s” (2011) ethic, using few colors to paint a big picture. Songs rarely stray past a formula of cold, echoing plinks and drums that smack like pistons. Warm, finger-picked guitars splash here and there to ease the tension. Occasionally the album gives surprises. “Wanderlust” is new wave in the style of Duran Duran, while title track “Kiss Land” translates cloud and trap musics into new worlds.
Every song is as gorgeous and perfect as the last, never outstaying its welcome or leaving anything unfulfilled. The Weeknd’s own performance is harder to pin down. Quality-wise, it’s flawless. Every wail, every falsetto, every pseudo-Amharic melody breaks through the brain with the grace of a telepath. Lyric-wise is where it gets complicated. The Weeknd may never have the honor of “Writer of Our Generation” - that could easily end up with Frank Ocean. It’s the way The Weeknd delivers his words that gets you. He’s a true student of R. Kelly, using his siren-like voice to transform the crudest lines into irresistible candy. Here’s where the similarities end: R. Kelly, even at his most vulnerable, never loses that insane optimism that propels him to success in the face of his personal failings. The Weeknd, or at least his onrecord persona, is the opposite. Stories of lust and conquest feel more needy than boastful. It’s as if the idea of being wanted is more important to The Weeknd than anything, including sex. “Adaptation” talks of true love lost in the face of bitter promiscuity. Drugs bury his low confidence in “Love In the Sky,” while “Belong To the World” describes his dream girl as dead inside
and unattainable. When the singer meets his lost love again in “Pretty,” he takes comfort knowing she’ll never feel more special than when she’s with him. It’s interesting to find The Weeknd so disengaged from the lust-making his music inspires so powerfully. Then again, the video for “Kiss Land” provides some hints. Here, porn stars Asa Akira, Asphyxia Noir and Bonnie Rotten ravish each other under neon lights. Where’s The Weeknd? Sitting at the front of the bed, staring down with his back turned to an orgy. The only moment of genuine triumph on “Kiss Land” belongs to Drake giving his usual take on success against the odds on “Live For.” Drake’s presence on this album makes an intriguing statement about today’s music. Our generation of rap and R&B is defined by the struggle to live up to the ‘90s on our own terms. If Drake is our generation’s Jay-Z, a clean-cut loved by the hardcore, The Weeknd is truly our R. Kelly, a Lothario with no self-esteem. There’s no doubt The Weeknd is a star. “Kiss Land” is the soundtrack of a star depressing into a black hole. Resistance is futile. See The Weeknd perform Sunday at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX.
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Grammy Award-winning artist Drake’s third album “Nothing Was the Same,” leaked online Sunday.
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OPINION
WEDNESDAY n SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
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Sex should be viewed more positively In our culture, sex is a taboo. We rarely discuss it and when we do, we use various euphemisms to refer to sex. Sex is also associated with a negative attitude. The phrase “walk of shame” is used to describe a consensual sexual experience. This negative view needs to stop. Consensual sexual experiences should be supported, along with any kind of positive sexual expression. One way to change the perception of sex is to have an open discussion of it. Pre-teens should be fully aware of all of their options. While abstinence is a valuable philosophy, it should not be taught alone in public schools. Safe sex should be taught as well. Presenting both options gives teens a choice — one they should make freely. They should not feel pressured to take either route, but to decide what is best for themselves. This open discussion would be a step toward breaking the taboo, and changing our society’s view of sex. Sex should not be viewed as a sin, but as a natural part of life. —Lauren Aguirre, Copy Editor
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“705 people saw a woman in a bikini and thought Muslim extremist.” —Stephen Colbert on racist reactions to Miss America winner Nina Davuluri, the first Indian-American woman to be crowned perspectives
Hate crime reflects poorly on SMU tien dang Contributing Writer tdang@smu.edu Before coming to SMU, I was under the impression that students here lived in a bubble where everything was sturdy and safe. Everyone would be treated equally and hatred was a thing of the past. What I soon came to realize was that no matter where you go, ignorance and ill-willed people are always right around the corner. We are never truly safe from crime, violence or hatred, especially in this “bubble” of ours. From human rights activists to international students, fine arts majors to business hopefuls, there truly is a diverse array of people on this campus. That being said, every student here has two things in common: we are all Mustangs and we chose to go to this university to graduate with an SMU degree. In lieu of our recent hate crime and other debaucheries on campus, the amount of negativity being emitted is almost overpowering the vast amount of positivity and ingenuity taking place at SMU. I could go on and on about the ignorance and thoughtlessness that I see and experience every day, but what good would that do? Injustice and inequality are very much prevalent on this campus. Are you aware of this? If you are not, choose to be aware! Step out of your petty comfort zone and get to know others through their personality, not their clothes, not their cars, not their parents, but really and truly for what they stand for and believe in as individuals. I am writing today to remind you that whether you like it or not, you chose to attend this university. Whatever stereotypes have been branded on SMU have also been branded on you. Remember that for the rest of your life, SMU will be a part of your identity. Racism and prejudices are two very hefty subjects that require much more discussion than an opinion article. In reality though, those two terms can be eliminated with one simple word: respect. It
is your job as a member of society and the SMU community to form your own opinions and to respect the opinions of others. If I do recall, every Mustang was required to sign a Student Code of Conduct contract as first-years, agreeing to do so. According to section 3.14(a), “All members of the University community are protected from harassment, including, but not limited to, members according to their race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and religion.” You can either choose to accept others and do something about the wrong committed by the few on this campus, or continue pretending that the “bubble” keeps everything wrong away. I am embarrassed that a university that has invested so much time and money into building “World Changers” is still facing a student population with the inability to do as simple a task as respecting one another. Some students came here to further their education for a better future. Some came to get a different life expereince. Regardless of why you are here, step up and be proud to be a Mustang! Make other people wish that they were a Mustang too! You are only as strong as your weakest link and if one or two people continue to commit unnecessary hate crimes, SMU’s student population of 11,000 will be negatively branded by a select few. If you don’t have the courtesy to respect others as individuals, have the courtesy to uphold the values and expectations SMU has for each of its students. Have the courtesy to build a good image for a school that you chose to attend. Graduate knowing that you did something to make the name Southern Methodist University more than just a pretty name on a piece of paper. We are more than the negative things that happen on this campus. It’s time to prove that to the rest of the world.
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Student and leaders gather at Mustang Corral for the traditional Candlelight Ceremony, where students are encouraged to share thoughts with their class.
Let go of your prejudices gareth Riley-ayers Contributing Writer grileyayer@smu.edu Mustang Corral is the first major social interaction that most SMU students associate with their first year. Some students embrace the nature and camaraderie of the weekend retreat—others don’t. Regardless of their experience, everyone left that weekend with his or her first friends of college. One of my first friends was a kid from Connecticut who will remain nameless for the purposes of this article. Unlike many friendships made early first year and during Mustang Corral, we have remained cool throughout our four years at SMU; but after leaving Corral, he shared a revelation with me that I’d always found interesting. I was told that when he first saw me, he feared me. I laughed
it off at the time, but I really didn’t understand. He and I both went to private schools. We both played football, watched lacrosse and listened to Kid Cudi. He and I were so similar in so many ways—why am I scary? I drove a VW Beetle in high school! As I reflect on my time at SMU, I’ve made friends that have opened me to different parts of the world and I have grown exponentially as a result. I am very different from the 17-year-old boy who arrived on the Hilltop four years ago smiling at passersby. However, in spite of my physical and personal growth, I am still greeted with fear. And yet, the word “fear” is too cumbersome to convey my reception by fellow Mustangs. Whenever I walk around campus I still smile at those that make eye contact, just as I was raised. But instead of a warm southern reception, I am
often met with darted eyes or blank stares. Don’t get me wrong; those that get to know me are always courteous. But those that don’t can’t help but remind me of the passing comment of a friend four years ago—“when I first saw you, I was afraid.” Looking inwardly, I can almost understand how so many could be afraid of me. I am around six feet tall and weigh somewhere around 275 pounds. My frame certainly portrays my aggressive football background. I wear dark, baggy clothes at night sometimes. And when I forget to shave my beard or get a haircut my unkemptness draws comparisons to Kimbo Slice. These are images our society (more specifically television and music) attributes to violence and aggression. And sometimes it feels cool to be scary — even under false pretenses, but people are complex creatures.
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We should hold referees accountable for mistakes Matthew Costa Associate Sports Editor mcosta@smu.edu
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doesn’t have elite speed, but jump balls down the field could be tough for the 5-11 Acker to defend against.
LB Randall Joyner WR Darius Joseph The senior was injured in the season opening loss to Texas Tech and will be a gametime decision depending on how his knee progresses this week after missing the win over Montana State. ‘Rambo’ as he is called by his teammates, is the most vocal player on this team and his leadership has been missed on defense. DB Kenneth Acker After watching Texas A&M receiver Mike Evans go for 279 yards on the number one team in the country, it’s scary to think what he may do to a struggling SMU secondary. Acker is the team’s top corner and will likely be matched up with the 6-5, 225 pound Evans. Evans
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season. If Gilbert can show just how far he has come since last year by having a big game against the Aggies porous defense, it will give SMU some solid momentum going into the TCU game and conference play. If Gilbert struggles and the Aggies have a good gameplan against him, TCU will have the blueprint they need to win a second consecutive victory over SMU next week. C Taylor Lasecki SMU is heading into a hostile Kyle Field that will be looking for something to cheer about after losing to Alabama last week. That means that Lasecki will have to be extremely good at communicating the right calls and protections with the offensive line in Aggieland. The crowd noise will be deafening, but if Lasecki can keep the offensive line from having communication breakdowns like the group has had problems with, it will go a long way to keeping Gilbert off the turf.
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College football has undergone some serious changes as of late, trying to get with the times and remove any unnecessary injuries from occurring on the field. In making some of these adjustments however, some referees may have too much going through their minds when a call is supposed to be made, and the games suffer because of it. Take Saturday’s high-profile match up between Alabama and Texas A&M, when the Crimson Tide’s Ha ha Clinton-Dix was nearly ejected for an illegal targeting penalty against the Aggies’ Darel Walker. The new rule states that any player “targeting” another player’s head will not only receive a 15-yard personal foul penalty, but also will be immediately ejected from the game. Fortunately for Alabama, the officials can review the call and overturn it if they see definitive proof that the player in question was not going for a headshot. Clinton-Dix was allowed to continue playing, but the 15-yard
penalty was still enforced, raising the question if the initial call was definitely overturned, why not the penalty too? Not every game of football will be as widely watched or as important as the game between two top-10 teams on Saturday afternoon, but as conference play looms just around the corner, this serves as a perfect example of why referees need to be held accountable for every call. Even more egregious than this call was the Wisconsin Badgers game against the Arizona State Sun Devils in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday night. As time expired, the Badgers were down by two and had just ran a play to set up their field goal unit in perfect position by running their quarterback into the middle of the field. Instead of quickly spotting the ball and allowing Wisconsin to stop the clock, the official acted with no haste. The clock, along with the Badgers’ chances of a comeback, expired. All hell was raised against the crew, and the Pac-12 commissioner stated that there will be disciplinary actions taken against them, but the loss
will stand. The number 24 team in the country will almost certainly be out of the race for a national title chase. These might be extreme samples of how poorly an officiating crew can act under the pressure of monumental games, but they aren’t the only ones to blame for mistakes. It would not be difficult for the NCAA to adjust the rule of targeting, considering the head referee must review the hit no matter what and can then negate the initial penalty in the first place. As for the mistake in the Wisconsin game, the last two minutes of a game need to be reviewed for everyone involved, not just the teams on the field. If a referee blows a critical call near the end of regulation, not too many programs around the country would complain about the time it would take to get it right. Many problems exist in the realm of regulating games for referees and, just like players, it would make sense to take the thought out of their split-second job.
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First-year scorers push Mustangs to 4-0 victory Matthew Costa Associate Sports Editor mcosta@smu.edu With another strong showing on both sides of possession, the SMU Mustangs (5-3) women’s soccer team defeated the Sam Houston State Bearkats, 4-0 on Monday night. In what was arguably their most dominant effort of the season, the Mustangs outshot Sam Houston State by 19 and scored two goals each half, including a goal early in the second by SMU’s leading scorer, Shelby Redman. The scoring in the opening frame came quickly for SMU, as first-year midfielder Taylor Barg
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netted the first after just seven minutes of play, and was quickly followed by fellow first-year Kelsey Gorney in the 15th. “These guys are good,” Head Coach Chris Petrucelli said. “We also know they’ll have good days and bad days and today was [a] good day.” In net, junior goalie Lauryn Bodden was under little pressure Monday evening, seeing only three shots on goal come her way. The Bearkats only mustered seven shots total in the game. Redman’s goal put all doubt aside, but the third first-year to score on the night, forward Bari Kesner, had the last say in the 78th minute, sealing the final margin at 4-0.
“Thought we handled the situation pretty well,” Petrucelli said. “We were dynamic going foward.” SMU has won three of its last four matches, shutting out its competition in each victory. The team is looking forward to getting things started in conference play this week, Petrucelli said. The list of out of conference opponents will end after the Mustangs’ next opponent however, as they will face DePaul at Wescott field. Petrucelli will look to push his team to 6-3 before the Mustangs begin the American Athletic Conference action later this month in Connecticut.
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Students celebrate Constitution Day Kamilah Todd Contributing Writer kbtodd@smu.edu SMU celebrated Constitution Day on Tuesday in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center with food, games and prizes to honor the three branches of government. The student body memorialized the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. “The Preamble to the Constitution states that the document is made by the citizens of the United States ‘in order to form a more perfect Union.’ Today should be a celebration of how far our nation has come to unite together since the ratification of the Constitution,” College Republicans Secretary Mary Anna Billingsley said. Constitution Day, also known as Citizenship Day, commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 men on Sept. 17, 1787. The document, beginning with those famous words, “We the people…,” also recognizes all American born citizens as well as those who have become naturalized citizens. “This is an opportunity to highlight civic education, which is in a dire situation right now,” President of College Democrats Michael Wilburn said. Federal law established this observance in 2004, requiring all public institutions of learning receiving federal funds to acknowledge Constitution Day and host education programs. In addition to celebrations such as ours at SMU, schools also provide web links where people can gain more knowledge on the subject. “This day is important because the Constitution is the supreme law of the United States and today we follow it just as we did hundreds of years ago,” Billingsley said. Most of the students on campus did not know today was Constitution Day or that SMU was hosting an event to recognize it. “I had no idea that today was
Tower Center addresses conflict in East China Sea Clara Lemon Contributing Writer clemon@smu.edu
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Students gather in the Hughes-Trigg commons for food, games and prizes to celebrate Constitution Day.
Constitution Day. I feel like we typically celebrate the Fourth of July as an Independence Day holiday,” SMU junior Katie Bonds said. Wilburn believes this lack of education about major events in America’s history is because the Constitution is just a written document. Young audiences frequently find this boring compared to the firework type celebration of
Independence Day that is full of “images of revolution.” “I think it’s important for us not to forget our founding fathers,” sophomore Nick Sotta said, “It’s because of them that we have our freedom and rights as citizens.” Many SMU students enjoyed participating in the trivia games and were awarded prizes for their correct answers. It was a creative way of educating the attendees
of the duties of each branch, the limitations of power and how the Constitution, our most powerful document, created these three branches to work with one another to make freedom and democracy possible. The Office of the Provost, Central University Libraries, Hughes-Trigg Student Center and the Office of Student Affairs all cosponsored this event.
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Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the Constitution, on Sept. 17 1787.
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While the focus for U.S. foreign policy has been on Syria in the past few weeks, another major issue regarding U.S .relations to both China and Japan has arisen that may soon divert our political attention. Julien Teel, an SMU senior majoring in Political Science and International Studies, discussed the territorial disputes in the East China Sea and possible U.S. involvement in his presentation at the Tower Center Lecture on Tuesday night. The presentation covered the conflict over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands and the U.S.-Chinese-Japanese trilateral relationship. “It was very informative,” Senior Marcial Sanchez said, “Especially because we haven’t heard much about it on the news.” The islands — called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China — have oil reserves and are located in an area that is central to the
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gives an admissions tour, he makes it clear that he feels strongly about a university that is constantly looking to the future. “If you take a campus tour and don’t see any construction or construction plans, don’t go. You want a university that is always looking to improve. SMU is that kind of university,” Trespalacios said to a group of high school seniors. As far as student perception, many feel a strong sense of pride about not only SMU’s constant improvement but also the achievement of reaching the “1300 club.” Lauren Lyngstad, a senior and President’s Scholar who
fishing industry for both countries. Historically, true ownership is practically impossible to define. However, the U.S. still holds a mutual defense treaty with Japan, indicating that the government would have to aid the country in war. “The U.S. has a role, but we just don’t know what they role is yet,” said Teel. While the U.S. currently maintains neutrality and has not been called upon to take immediate action, withdrawing completely could also cause disruption. “If the U.S. withdrew, it would destabilize the whole region,” said professor of Political Science, James Hollifield. Although Teel believes the increasing aggressiveness of the Chinese naval power could result in confrontation, he believes the solution lies in persuading the Japanese to avoid conflict. “In my opinion, the U.S. should help mitigate or prevent armed conflict,” Teel said. But for now, the world will have to watch and wait.
serves as the student representative to the Board of Trustees on the Developmental and External Affairs Board committee, is optimistic about the future of her school. “The increase in average SAT scores is a true testament to the hard work of our Office of Undergraduate Admissions and our Board of Trustees,” Lyngstad said. “By attaining this new academic standard of excellence, SMU will continue to see even stronger students applying and enrolling at the university. With the type of students SMU is attracting, it is an incredible time to work as an admissions tour guide, as we help to recruit top students from across the country.”
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