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NEWS Briefs World SCOTLAND— Voters in Scotland turned out in unprecedented numbers for an independence referendum and early results Friday suggested they wanted to keep Scotland’s 307-year union with England. With 26 of 32 regional electoral centers reporting, the No side had about 54 percent of the vote to 46 percent for the Yes side. Those against independence also scored a big win by strongly taking Aberdeen, Scotland’s oil capital. The average turnout was 86 percent — a record high.
Suspect arrested Wednesday Student for Sept. 7 sexual assault reports CRIME
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Dallas’ KXAS-TV and other news outlets reported that a suspect was arrested for the Sept. 7 sexual assault of an SMU student. Torey Jamal Harris, 23, was arrested by University Park Police Wednesday for the assault on Willard Drive near SMU’s campus, according to FOX and other news outlets. Harris is also being charged with a separate attack on a Navarro College student in Corsicana, Texas. He was arrested Monday by Navarro College Police after a car pursuit and foot pursuit.
In that attack, police said Harris was armed with a sharp object when he assaulted a female student. Harris acted similarly when he attacked an SMU student from behind while holding a small knife. Navarro College officials noticed the resemblance between Harris and the sketch of the suspect released Monday and contacted University Park Police. In an interview with detectives, Harris not only confessed to the crime, but also had key details that matched the SMU female’s account. Investigators said that Harris also has a tattoo on his neck that
matches the description given by the SMU victim. Harris is being held at the Navarro County Jail with bail set at $210,000 for aggravated sexual assault and aggravated kidnapping charges. Police said they are investigating if Harris was involved in additional assaults. To make the city safer, University Park City Manager Robbie Corder held a meeting aT Humann Park Wednesday according to KXAS-TV. Suggestions to improving safety in the area included cutting back tree limbs, putting up security cameras, adding lighting and increasing patrols in the area.
sexual assault STAFF REPORTS
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University Park Police arrested Torey Jamal Harris Wednesday for the sexual assault OF an SMU student earlier this month.
IF YOU ARE SEXUALLY ASSAULTED... • Alert police as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Seek medical attention immediately.
• Seek support.
• Preserve evidence before the exam.
• Contact the SMU Title IX coordinator. Courtesy of SMU Aware
An SMU female student reported an on-campus sexual assault to the SMU Police Department early Wednesday morning. The student reported that she was assaulted by an acquaintance at approximately 1 a.m. in his room in the Crum Residential Commons at 5805 Bush Ave. SMU PD is investigating the case. Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact SMU Police at 214-768-3333 or anonymously through the SMU Police Department’s Silent Witness Program by calling 214-SMU-2TIP or on their website. The Daily Campus will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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National BELL, Fla. — A once-convicted felon killed six of his grandchildren, including an infant, his adult daughter and himself in a shooting at the man’s home in a small North Florida town Thursday, a sheriff said. CANADENSIS, Pa.— Hours after a slain Pennsylvania State Police trooper was laid to rest, the hunt for a man charged with killing him briefly intensified late Thursday as authorities blocked roads around the home of the suspect’s parents.
Texas AUSTIN— Inclement weather made rescue crews in Central Texas suspend the search for a sheriff’s deputy who radioed for help minutes before her empty patrol car was found submerged by floodwaters, while heavy rains in West Texas caused dozens of streets and some houses to flood.
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An SMU tradition is wearing all white for the first Boulevard of the season. SMU will also be giving away 2,000 white towels at the game to increase the visual effect.
‘I’m dreaming of a white Boulevard’ Boulevarding season begins Saturday Daniela Huebner Contributing Writer dhuebner@smu.edu Men, throw some Clorox on that old white T-shirt. Ladies, dig through your closets and grab a white skirt and matching crop top. It’s Whiteout time. For years, it has been tradition that students and alumni wear all white to the first home football game of the season, and this Saturday is no exception. Brad Sutton, senior associate A.D. for public relations and marketing, said that the tradition of the Whiteout began originally after faculty noticed that many students were wearing white to the first home game each year. “It almost seemed like a uniform,” said Sutton. The administration took note of the growing trend and presented the first “official”
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The first “official” Whiteout began in 2009 when SMU handed out over 3,000 white shirts before a game.
Whiteout in 2009, handing out more than 3,000 shirts to faculty, staff and students. Since then, the tradition has grown into something really meaningful for students and alumni.
“The Whiteout was established before I was here and in my eyes, it’s actually one of the few traditions on campus that was created very recently and has stuck,” said Clay Moore, a senior and president of the student
organization Nineteen11. This Saturday’s Whiteout will also mark the first time that firstyear students get to experience the magic of the Boulevard season. They can expect to see a sea of white sundresses, polos
and khakis. Many students will be wearing cowboy boots with their outfits which is another Boulevard tradition. “I think it’s a good way to get freshmen excited about the first Boulevard, and I think it represents a new season where anything can happen,” said David Palumbo, a junior political science and psychology major. Erin Markey, a senior communications and public relations major, believes that the Whiteout is something that’s become part of the SMU culture. “I think a lot of students sort of expect it and really look forward to it each year,” Markey said. Because the first home game this year falls after Labor Day, many students wondered if the
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The Great Texas Food Truck Rally Students go on a Dallas donut crawl Visit all the food trucks of Dallas Sept. 21 emily heft Food Editor eheft@smu.edu The Great Texas Food Truck Rally is rolling in this Sunday, Sept. 21, from 12 to 8 p.m. The rally will feature live music, Dallas’ best food, a beer garden and more. Located in Reverchon Park on Maple Avenue, the venue will run along Turtle Creek, with shade from big trees to keep visitors cool. Ten dollars covers the cost of admission, and profits sponsor Executives in Action, an organization which aims to partner transitioning community executives with nonprofits to change the lives of both parties. Executives in Action, which has raised more than $5 million for its partnering nonprofits, donates service grants to ease any monetary strains the nonprofits may have. The bands, The Spazmatics and Hard Night’s Day, will perform throughout the evening. A grassy lawn by the stage is a perfect place to picnic on blankets and towels. A beer garden, sponsored by The Nodding Donkey, will attract of-age SMU students who frequent the bar, as well as older
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Rolling Ruthie’s Cafe visits campus during the week on food truck days.
community members. Though alcohol is served, the event is family-friendly. Most importantly, the food: featured trucks include Bellatrino, Bobaddiction, Butcher’s Son, Cajun Tailgators, Easy Slider, Flatlander’s Tacos, Guava Tree, Jo Dawgs, Parrot Icce, Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe, Texas Burrito Company, Vegan Noms, What’s Da Scoop and Yim Yam Truck. SMU students who frequent our campus’ food trucks will enjoy the familiar brightly-colored eateries, but there are many new samplings to try. Those unfamiliar with each truck’s offerings may visit the individual truck’s websites, or simply wait to peruse offerings in person. A wide variety of food from Mexican to barbecue to shaved ice ensures all attendees will leave full. While trucks will serve hot
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September 19 Panhellenic Community Night, Moody Coliseum, 7 to 9 p.m. Salsa Night, The Varsity in Hughes-Trigg, 8 to 11 p.m.
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September 22 Engaged Learning Workshop, Clements G11, Noon to 1 p.m.
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Back to the Boulevard, Dallas Hall Lawn, 1 to 2 p.m.
WEDNESDAY September 24
Underground in Hughes-Trigg Theater, Noon to 12:40 p.m. Cracking the Glass Ceiling, HTSC Promenades, 7:30 p.m.
food throughout the evening, true foodies will arrive early to beat the crowds and sample the food while it’s hot. The entrance ticket does not cover the cost of food, and each truck will govern its own menu and prices. The event will also feature a Kiddie Zone, with prize raffles, spinning wheels, and activities such as karate lessons from PRO Martial Arts Lakewood. The event is pet friendly as well. Parking, a typical problem with big events like this, will be a breeze thanks to multiple lots, an Uber code available to attendees, and free Dallas Pedicabs to shuttle people to and from their parking spots. The admission tickets may be purchased online at ExecutivesInAction.org or at the event entrance. Children under 10 are admitted free of charge.
EMILY HEFT Food Editor eheft.com What is it about donuts that makes them so appealing? Is it their cute little shape or the fact that you can fit three in your hand at once? Is it that they make the perfect meal for any time of day? Is it their Instagram-worthy toppings, or their almost-accessory-like cult status? While we can’t pinpoint why donuts are so good, we can choose which donut is the best. From traditional to trendy, here’s how they measured up. The Team Shelly Knutson, junior (of blog Donuts and Dior): There’s definitely some go-to fan
World Peace Day: Dallas 2014, Dallas Hall Lawn, 4 to 7 p.m. Young Life, Hughes-Trigg Promenade, 8 to 9:15 p.m.
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.SMU ISA Pani Puri Eating Contest, Hughes-Trigg Porticos BCD, 6 to 8 p.m.
days a week. If you go you have to get the espresso one and/or the pistachio one! Molly O’Connor, junior (general donut enthusiast): Hypnotic Donuts are not your ordinary donuts. I get one there with marshmallows and animal circus cookies on it. The sprinkled classic at Mustang Donuts is a close second. Krispy Kreme is always classic too; you can’t beat the hot glazed. Dunkin Donuts is good when you just need donuts at 2 a.m. (It happens.) Winner Hypnotic Donuts. With a balanced blend of strange and traditional, Hypnotic Donuts would please a new or old visitor alike. Filling, flavorful and money’s-worth portions.
Hypnotic Donuts Hypnotic Donuts has a cult following, as it is known for eclectic flavors and combinations like the “Evil Elvis,” featuring peanut butter, bacon, banana and honey, or “Vampire Weekend,” a glazed bar with a chocolate cayenne mousse and horchata icing. Fan favorite “Canadian Healthcare” mixes savory and sweet, with thick crisp bacon atop a maple glazed bar. Donut lovers will also enjoy the well-executed classics, from cake donuts with customizable flavor, frosting and topping
combos, and a selection of oldfashioned and seasonal flavors. Chicken biscuits also available-they surpass Chick-fil-A in size and quality. Pros: one-of-a-kind flavors and experience. Social mediaworthy photo opps. Cons: Pricing. Chicken sandwiches and donuts run upwards of 7 dollars. We tried: “Olivia,” a plain chicken-biscuit-honey. The biscuit was flaky, the chicken warm, and the honey perfectly drizzled. Perhaps the best breakfast in Dallas.
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favorites out there-- Hypnotic Donuts, Yummy Donuts, Oak Cliff and the like, but my number one is not quite as obvious: the Apple Stuffed Donuts at Vagabond on Lower Greenville. These little bite-sized poppers literally taste like someone scooped up a ball of the inside of an apple pie and double fried it--epic. However, if I’m looking for an incredibly crafted piece of pastry I’m all about Hypnotic’s Bacon Maple Bar. Katie Miller, sophomore (of blog Dallas to Disneyland): Hypnotic Donuts is my absolute favorite donut place in Dallas! They have really cool, unique flavors. I’m pretty sure they even make vegan donuts a couple
Everyone’s favorite Sundaymorning treat, a Mustang Donut is just steps from campus, meaning even the laziest of us can find it within ourselves to wake up for their sprinkly goodness. Their donuts are classic. Here you’ll find sprinkled and glazed, maple bars and bear claws, sausage rolls and donut holes. If you are timely and arrive before rush hour, you can have your pick of any kind you wish. Pros: Variety. Location.
Price (donuts under a dollar.) Sweet owners (once saved me leftover donuts from the day at closing). Cons: Only take cash. Seating and ambience, especially when busy. We tried: The chocolate cake donut with chocolate glaze was perfectly chewy and sweet. The glaze was thick rather than flaky and added to every bite. It was the perfect size for a snack, but with a milk jug made it a beautiful breakfast.
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Top Pot Doughnuts A new hip donut shop, Top Pot doesn’t pride itself on uniqueness; rather, a job well done. Flavors like blueberry cake donuts and classic glazed are like typical mom-and-pop-shop classics, just a lot more flavorful and well made. This shop is open late, since, as everyone knows, donuts aren’t just for breakfast. They are a bit pricier, but
the flavor and size make them worth it. Located on Northwest Highway near Sprinkles, the shop is trekkable but dedicated fans are willing to drive. Pros: Quality. Cons: Price. Location. We tried: The chocolate oldfashioned with maple glaze had a true chocolate taste, just the right amount of crunch, and was almost big enough to share.
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Yummy Donuts With an interior as modern and fresh as a fro-yo shop and a selection that resembles all the foods you wanted for breakfast but Mom said no to, Yummy Donuts was sure to be a winner. Toppings like Fruity Pebbles and Oreos shone from behind the counter. Unfortunately, this shop proved to be more bark than bite. The toppings seemed to take away from the donut’s flavor rather than add to it, and some combinations were more cluttered than delicious. Also, Yummy is closed
on Tuesdays, which is the apocalypse for a donut-starved student who happened to pull in and see the lights off. In all, Yummy Donuts is like Wonka’s factory--full of bright, crazy, tempting flavors that sometimes are too wacky to try. Pros: giant selection. Cons: flavors sometimes are too much to handle. We tried: Oreos on chocolate donut. The donut itself was overpowered by the oreo, though in all it was an interesting taste experience that would fill the strongest of sweet tooths.
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SMU adds new Pony vendors Rolling in virtual Pony money? SMU added a number of new vendors to the already extensive list of off-campus restaurants and stores that accept SMU’s ID cards as payment. While on-campus haunts like Chick-fil-A and eS MUcho are still perfect for a quick bite, here’s our guide to eating, SMU ID in hand.
friends with the staff behind the counter. They’ll be your best friends for the next four years.
7/11 6229 Hillcrest Road What a classic! Freshman year wouldn’t be the same without late night stops for Ben & Jerrys, mixers, Slurpees, and Solo cups. This place has it all. Make
Pinkberry 5915 Greenville Ave. It’s pretty clear that SMU loves fro-yo. Pop over to this healthier desert option and fill up on mochi, fruit and sweet tart yogurt.
Zoe’s Kitchen 6800 Snider Plaza Walking distance from campus, this hotspot is where it’s at when you are tired of on-campus options. Swipe away for hummus, Greek salad and kebabs.
Greenville Ave. Pizza Co. 1923 Greenville Ave. Did we mention they deliver? No need to even leave your dorm to get a few slices of pizza or some baked ziti. The Front Room 6101 Hillcrest Ave. Family Weekend is just around the corner. No better way to impress your parents than swiping your ID and paying for your delicious brunch. Other can’t miss options include Torchy’s Tacos, Snider Plaza’s East Hampton Sandwich Co., and the environmental dry cleaners at Swiss Cleaners.
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SMU Debate Team discusses immigration
EVENTS SLEEP IN A BOX— Mustang Heroes hosted their annual “Sleep in a Box” event Thursday night, which encourages students to decorate cardboard boxes in an effort to raise awareness for the homelessness epidemic in Dallas. The event raised money for Vogel Alcove, an organization that aims to provide child development services to homeless children. SLI— The Student Leadership Initiative (SLI) kicked off the school year with an event at the flagpole to raise awareness about the Embrey Human Rights Program on campus Wednesday. The event had signup sheets to join and a trivia component to get students interested. The students who did human rights research in Costa Rica this past May also had the chance to stand up and share their findings.
GROUPS LGBT— Affirming Religious Community (ARC) is an organized interest group within the Perkins Student Association geared toward helping members of the LGBT community. This year, the group’s mission is to educate youths interested in ministry to be able to navigate the waters of what it means to be a LGBT student within a religious setting.
CAMPUS HEGI— It is no secret that the Hegi Career Center has tools and information about job hunting. What students may not be aware of is that one of these tools is a Pinterest account filled with inspiration about what to wear to an interview or to work. A-LEC— Tutoring at the A-LEC is free for all SMU students and there are more then 100 tutors ready to help. Check out the A-LEC schedule for assistance in a specific area of study. All tutoring sessions are walk-in and no appointment is necessary. The A-LEC is located right behind the Lloyd All Sports Center. Check out SMU Live for more campus briefs.
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The first “official” Whiteout began in 2009 when SMU handed out over 3,000 white shirts before a game.
Practice the right way Daniela Huebner Contributing Writer dhuebner@smu.edu Watch the SMU men’s basketball team practice at the Crum Basketball Center, and it’s easy to tell that the team does in practice what it does in games: have fun. There was music blaring on the practice court one recent afternoon. A couple of players participated in one-on-one games, while another player was working on his flashy shots. Head Coach Larry Brown was not at the practice, but the guys worked as if he were. “We go hard, there is a lot of competition between us and we don’t stop,” Guard Sterling Brown said. Under NCAA rules, teams are only allowed to practice two hours a week and must practice in small groups of four, instead of as a whole team. Some teams in the NCAA have two one-hour practices each week, but Larry Brown prefers three forty-minute practices for his men. During practice, the players work on a combination of fundamentals and shooting, and also put an emphasis on defense. Because players spend a lot of time in the classroom, not all of them are available to attend one of the morning or afternoon practices. Practices are determined by who is available at what time. “Scheduling is a big deal for practices,” Brown said in an interview after a recent coaching clinic.
Brown said that even with the practice time limit, players still find ways to have fun. “Sometimes they play pickup games with each other after practice,” Brown said. There are some new faces on the team this year, but they already seem like they have been here for a while. Forward Jordan Tolbert, who transferred from Texas Tech, said he has adjusted nicely to the team because of the small group practices. “These practices have let me get my footwork better, and I’m getting better individual skills,” he said. The smaller practices allow players to work closer together, and they use each other to get better. “There’s a lot of motivation, and we get each other going,” Tolbert said after practice. It is easily possible for teams to struggle making the switch from a more lenient summer workout to the strict in-school practices, but for the Mustangs, the challenge was welcomed with open arms. “We had a longer grace period to make the practice adjustment so we’re doing good,” Sterling Brown said. “There were not a lot of struggles to switching over.” Brown, who is expected to be a key player this season, was one of several Mustangs to spend part of the summer break playing basketball in Europe. He, along with forward Ben Moore, were members of the Global Sports Academy U.S. Team and they traveled to England and the Netherlands.
Center Yanick Moreira was a member of the Angola National Basketball Team for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup which was held in Spain. The players’ time overseas allowed them to stay fresh, so when practices started up, they got off to a quick start. For the players who stayed in Dallas over the summer, getting together to practice was not difficult. “We had some guys doing the summer school sessions, so they were here all summer, so they have experience,” Coach Brown said. Basketball fans are getting excited for another season, but freshman Kevin Wappler has mixed feelings about the practice rules. He would prefer that the team practiced together, but since they can’t, he’ll deal with it. “A full team practice would be better, but basketball is basketball,” he said. Wappler noted that there are certain benefits to the smaller practices. “They get to work on the smaller things and get better athletically,” he said. The Mustangs’ first game is Nov. 14 against Lamar University at Moody Coliseum, and based on how they have practiced so far, they should have the perfect combination of skill and team chemistry. “We gotta push each other to go hard, and practice strengthens our team chemistry,” Sterling Brown said. Coach Brown describes the team in the simplest way: “We’re a family.”
The SMU Debate Team hosted its first public debate of the semester, “Immigration is a Human Right”, on Wednesday night. The debate covered immigration in terms of human rights and debate members, sophomore Hailee Hovey-Murray and first-year Aabid Shivji, led the debate. Hovey-Murray and Shivji are new to the debate team, with this debate serving as Sviji’s first college debate. Hovey-Murray argued for the negative and Schivji argued for the affirmative. Both delivered eight-minute speeches arguing their case, followed by a three-minute cross-examination, and a five-minute rebuttal. Both debaters brought up The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in their arguments. The negative side argued issues like overpopulation, while the affirmative argued issues like each human’s right to move where he or she wishes. Ben Voth, an SMU communications professor, directs
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tradition would continue. Administrators considered making Saturday’s game a red or blue out since Texas A&M fans are also expected to be clad in white, one of the school’s official colors. But many students were anticipating the Whiteout and others claimed they would be disappointed if the tradition didn’t carry on this year. “My son graduated in 2012 and he called last night asking if it was a Whiteout,” said Arlene Manthey, development officer of student affairs. “So there’s an indication that yes, I think our younger alumni are into it and assuming we’re doing it.” Not only is the Whiteout so
the debate team and has been the director of the SMU Debate Program since 2008. Voth said that the topic of immigration was chosen for the debate because it is very relevant in today’s society— especially in the state of Texas. “Hundreds of millions of people want to leave where they are,” Voth said, “but there really isn’t anywhere that can host all of them. It is a fair debate about how do we meet our aspiration of honoring everyone’s human rights ambition, while having a place that truly is a relief from that.” The debate was a public debate and audience members were invited, before the closing arguments, to debate the topic for a total of 20 minutes while Voth moderated. Seven members of the audience voiced their opinions on the matter, three of which were immigrants themselves who sided with the affirmative stance. The next SMU Debate campus event will be on October 23, where the topic of the upcoming Texas governor race, between Wendy David and Greg Abbott, will be debated.
beloved because of its sense of history and tradition, but because it represents a sense of community. “The Whiteout exemplifies the student body’s ability to come together as one, to have school spirit and present a united front,” said Riley Spencer, a junior biology major. While the Whiteout has meaningful significance in the eyes of students, it perhaps is even more meaningful to alumni, who return to the first Boulevard year after year eager to celebrate their alma mater in a way they’ve grown accustomed to. “It’s a way we can all feel that we’re part of the community, even if we’ve already graduated,” said Katie O’Neil, a 2014 SMU graduate. “But it’s more than that; it’s tradition, it’s classy and it’s something that really gets everyone pumped up for the football season.”
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Moreira hopes to bring success matt sanders Contributing Writer masanders@smu.edu During the 2013-2014 basketball season, center Yanick Moreira spent a lot of time on the bench because of a knee injury. However, he is completely healed, and if any proof was needed, check out how he played for Angola during the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain. In two of the games, Moreira
put up solid numbers. In the contest with South Korea, he had a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Against Mexico, he had 13 points and nine rebounds. Those numbers seemed impressive, that is until Angola played Australia. In that matchup, he scored an astounding 38 points and had 15 rebounds, which sparked some very positive remarks. Rob Dauster of NBC Sports’ “College Basketball Talk” calls Moreira “the most impressive
collegian at the FIBA World Cup,” and notes that Moreira “put together one of the best performances of the event” against Australia. The thought of Yanick Moreira teaming up with forward Markus Kennedy in the frontcourt is enough to intimidate their rivals. If Kennedy is as successful as he was last year, and Moreira lives up to his World Cup success, SMU could be one of the most dangerous teams in the country.
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Heated discussion with Dallas D.A. mALLORY PAUL Contributing Writer mmpaul@smu.edu Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins discussed the events following Michael Brown’s death on August 9th. Emotions ran high as people attended a panel discussion with Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins and Dr. Angela Ards Tuesday evening in Storey Hall. Michael Brown, 18, was fatally shot by a Ferguson police officer on Aug. 9. Since then, the country has watched as controversy, riots and looting have erupted in the city. Several SMU organizations teamed up to host the event. They hoped to give students a chance to share opinions
and discuss Dallas’ own issues of race. Tensions ran high as students posed their questions. Some students even screamed their questions at D.A. Watkins. Tyrell Russell, a junior and the political action chair for the Association of Black Students, was excited to get D.A. Watkins’ perspective. “Ferguson has been a topic of much debate in recent weeks,” he said. “This event will hopefully bring awareness that Michael Brown is one of many victims of our troubled system.” To join the continuing debate, contact The Black Law Students Association,the American Constitution Society or the Association of Black Students for more information.
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Keep the conversation going
Students have a celebratory drink while abroad in Oxford, England.
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Why SMU students should study abroad Olivia nguyen Opinion Editor qonguyen@smu.edu Germany. Spain. Kenya. Australia. The SMU study abroad program offers a vast number of destinations all around the world. SMU has given students an opportunity to further their education by allowing them to travel overseas to immerse themselves in the culture, shadow a global company, or to provide a first-hand experience on giving back. The study abroad programs can be categorized into three sections: research, internships, and service and volunteer trips. The research and internship programs allow students to learn more about their major while simultaneously developing connections in other countries. They combine academics and work while showing students the country’s way of life. Service and volunteer trips allow students to integrate community service to increase their awareness about other countries while assimilating to the culture. What student wouldn’t want to travel and experience what life is like on the other side of the world? As an expatriate who has lived both in and outside of the states, I truly encourage other students to apply and explore places they have never been to or maybe even never heard of. When asking other students about studying abroad, their
biggest concerns have always been that they don’t have time to fit it within four years so they are able to graduate on time, or that they would not know where to go. Conveniently enough, the SMU study abroad program provides trips over breaks. For example, students are able to study in London or do service work in Bali. Alternative breaks also provide direct service opportunities throughout the school year during academic breaks and weekends. It may seem like a hassle to go through tedious amounts of paper work, class scheduling and packing to travel when you’re right on campus, but the memories and cultural experiences gained while you’re abroad will overly compensate for that. College only lasts four years; balancing schoolwork, friends, relationships and work is already challenging enough while living in Dallas, so how should I expect to have my stuff together in a different country? The answer is you may or may not. The point of studying or doing service abroad is to immerse yourself in the culture and to learn as you go. When you disconnect yourself from your college, your home and pretty much everything you’ve grown comfortable with, you’ll get culture shock. It’ll be nerve-wracking. It’ll make you apprehensive at times. But you’ll love it. Given a semester abroad, you’ll find yourself picking
up colloquial language from a country where you didn’t even know what the national language was. You’ll try exotic cuisines and decipher for yourself how good different really tastes. You’ll fall in love with the scenery and the people, not even realizing you’ve started to assimilate into their culture seamlessly. There’s a time and place in your life for everything. The time to study and get serious about your life goals is approaching. The time to start thinking about whether or not you want a family, where you want to settle down and what lifestyle you want to live is, too. But if you become so focused on the future, you’ll miss out on some amazing and eye-opening experiences that you may never come across again. SMU is a great school that provides students countless opportunities to try new things. Our school’s study abroad program has done a commendable job of first giving students the opportunity to learn all over the world. Down the road of life, if you see a Instagram photo of the Sydney Opera House or a Madrid sunset, you will want to smile and recollect the time you went there or saw such a beautiful sight, rather than wishing you signed up for that study abroad program in college. Go out and see the world, before you have to step over the seal.
Nguyen is majoring in business.
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The best comedy shows that you’re not watching campbell flemmons Associate Online Editor cflemmons@smu.edu With so much television out there, it can be hard to distinguish the good from the bad, especially when it comes to comedy. It can be even harder to find the time to sift through the endless list of choices to find a new and unique show to add to your list of favorites. When you do get the chance, you can find some hidden gems. Here are four of the best comedy shows that you probably aren’t watching and really should be. 1. Broad City This Comedy Central original revolves around the lives of 20-somethings Ilana Wexler and Abbi Abrams in New York City. Don’t worry. It’s not as lame as it sounds. Produced by Amy Poehler, the show is anything but bland. It’s relatable, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny. Season one can be found on Hulu, and season two premieres in January 2015. 2. Billy on the Street This new kind of game show is for anyone who is passionate about pop culture. Host Billy Eichner runs around New York City shouting at everyday people. He plays questionnaire games, offers $1 to anyone who correctly answers his trivia correctly and plans over-the-top obstacle courses based
on various celebrities. Each episode has a special guest who plays along with Billy this list includes Paul Rudd, Neil Patrick Harris and Amy Poehler. The show airs on the Fuse network, and all three seasons can be purchased on Amazon. Popular clips are available for free on the “Billy on the Street” YouTube channel. 3. Playing House When a pregnant Maggie discovers that her husband is having an affair, she finds help from her best friend Emma. Emma leaves her current job and returns to the hometown she always detested to help Maggie raise her child. This USA show is one of the most underrated comedies out there. It stars Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Claire, two comedians who trained at the famous improvisational theater Upright Citizens Brigade. The show presents a hilarious and candid look at the ups and downs of lifelong friendships. 4. The Hotwives of Orlando This new Hulu original series parodies “The Real Housewives” franchise of Bravo, and it is incredible. With its phenomenal characters, the show pokes fun at the over-dramatic, self-absorbed families of Bravo. It’s the perfect show if you’re looking for something entertaining and hilarious for a lazy Sunday.
Flemmons is majoring in journalism.
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We’ve all noticed a change on campus. During these first few weeks of the semester, there have already been two reported sexual assaults and one sexual assault that was not related to the SMU community. At The Daily Campus, we’ve become concerned that we do not feel safe on our own campus anymore. It seems with these issues, the conversation only becomes important when the incidents happen, then they seem to disappear. We feel that education is the key to prevention. Instead of sending out mass emails, holding forums and telling females to walk in pairs and be alert, we should be educating all students on how to respect each other and that no really means no. In order to bring change to campus, society needs to change. In general, women are told to not walk alone, not be out too late and to be aware of their surroundings, etc. While it’s important for women and men alike to be cautious at night, the responsibility should not be put on the victim to prevent oneself from being assaulted.
SMU has put preventative measures in place to help keep the conversation going, but what do we do as a community when sexual assaults keep happening? In addition to teaching potential victims how to protect and prevent themselves from being attacked, we should be teaching young minds to recognize and discourage predatory behavior among their peers. There are many studies that show the brain isn’t fully developed until a person’s late 20s, so ideas and predispositions about sexual assault can still be changed even in college. We certainly don’t have the answers, but we believe that if the conversation keeps happening on a consistent basis, people will become more educated on the subject. With education comes change, and when change happens we can finally feel safe on our campus. Opinions expressed in each unsigned editorial represent a consensus decision of the editorial board. All other columns on this page reflect the views of individual authors and not necessarily those of the editorial staff.
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Actress Isla Fisher portrays an adult who doesn’t know how to budget her money and spends frivolously.
Confessions of an ex-shopaholic Why students should learn to budget in college olivia nguyen Opinion Editor qonguyen@smu.edu I often think back to my first year in college and how nervous I would be every time I logged into my online bank account. I relate the number in my savings account to infinite limits that I learned in calculus. Whenever the equation was ‘1/x’, I knew that ‘x’ approaches zero. And just like that equation, I could always count that my bank account at the end of the month would be zero. No one ever directly taught me how to save, and though I was fortunate enough to have parents who could pay for anything I needed or wanted, I never learned how to save enough for long periods of time. Given my monthly allowance, I tried to divide the amount of money I was given by however many weeks were in that month and attempt to budget my spending. That worked for about two weeks. Somewhere during the middle of the month, after a long week or a bad day, I would impulsively spend my money. Whether it was food, drinks,
clothes or shoes, my balance would exponentially fall after that one fateful day out, and I would find myself scraping by for the rest of the month. I never told my parents if I fell low on money because I wanted to appear as if I was a real adult who could handle taking on bigger responsibilities. After a couple of months in college, I had realized how bad my spending habits really were. I was an emotional shopper and a reckless spender. I would buy useless things on Etsy when I was bored and buy clothes I never wore just for the sake of doing something. Because of this nasty habit, I couldn’t restock or purchase all the vitamins, food and other necessities I needed in college when I needed to. It was time for an intervention. I had my parents open another savings account that had a set amount of money I could never withdraw without a ridiculously high penalty fee. Every month, I had to put away one-fourth of my money to that account, and allocated whatever was left over. I learned to wait a bit before buying things I liked. If I wasn’t 100% in love with it, I wouldn’t buy it. If I did love it, I would
make sure I could buy it at the END of the month, after I had bought my groceries, medicines and school supplies. I also learned how to buy things on sale, and reap the benefits of a student discount. Every now and then I have fall backs when I splurge on myself if I feel I have earned it, and I don’t hate myself for it. I just make sure that I don’t repeat it time and time again. The fact that I hadn’t known how to properly save as a legal adult scared me. In college, especially at SMU, most parents still financially support their children. While that is very fortunate, it is not the case for all students. Most students in America have financial aid, take out loans, and have to discipline themselves so they don’t overspend. This is a crucial lesson that should be taught to all students before going off to college. Habits can die hard, and in this case, it is better to learn how to save now and spend later, rather than being the 30 year old who still lives in his or her parents’ basement.
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Movies that might have fallen off your radar Will Kastner Contributing Writer wkastner@mail.smu.edu Imagine this scenario. You and your group of friends are conversing over the best movies you watched this summer. Big titles such as “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “22 Jump Street” are mentioned. When the time comes, you reveal your favorite movie of the summer as the sequel to “Sin City.” Suddenly, everyone in the group looks at you like you’ve just spoken in a foreign language. After a few seconds of blank stares, your friends speak up saying they’ve never heard of it, and you spend the next few minutes reeling in defense of your movie taste. If you watch a lot of movies, you may consider this a common occurrence. But the fact that your friends haven’t heard of the movies you watch doesn’t diminish the quality of them. Hollywood is constantly producing movies that never gain the attention of the public even when their content deserves it. The
following five movies fit this mold. Though these films are highly entertaining in their own ways, none of them managed to gain enough attention to be considered elite movies. Nonetheless, each of these has earned a spot on my list of favorites and they deserve a chance to be on yours. There Will Be Blood (2007) This film follows the life of Daniel Plainview, a silver miner turned oil prospector, and his rise to power in a small town in California. His hard work is commendable, but his business tactics are ruthless and his manipulation of others is endless. He promises wealth to the town in the form of schools, roads, and commerce, but refuses to deliver. Tensions build, and men die. “There Will Be Blood” is a gritty drama that leaves you shocked, but satisfied. O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) Based on Homer’s Odyssey, this loose adaption of the classic Greek
epic takes place in Mississippi in the early 20th century. It follows the story of three convicts who escape from a chain gang and embark on a journey across the state to recover buried treasure from a bank heist. On their travels, they meet many strange characters who disrupt their quest in various ways. Drive (2011) “Drive” centers around an unnamed man, The Driver, with a shady past. He works as a garage mechanic on the side, but gets his money as a getaway driver. Early in the story, he falls in love with his next-door neighbor whose husband is in prison. Things get complicated when her husband comes home and finds himself in financial trouble. The Driver agrees to help this man by pulling off a heist with him, but the heist goes terribly wrong. This movie is riveting and unique, and it is undoubtedly one of the best crime movies I have seen.
Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010) Visiting their newly purchased cabin it the backwoods, Tucker and Dale are two hicks trying to kick back for a relaxing weekend. However, when they rescue a college girl from drowning in the lake, an angry posse of college kids mistakes them for serial killers, and an unfortunate series of events unfolds. “Tucker & Dale vs. Evil” is original, hilarious and disturbing. If you’re looking for a unique comedy, look no further. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010) Scott Pilgrim is a young adult with no job, a high-school girlfriend and nothing going for him. Given that, he doesn’t seem to mind. One night he goes to a party where he meets Ramona Flowers. They begin to date, but soon after, Scott discovers that in order to keep Ramona he must defeat her seven evil ex-partners in a fight to the death. With the most fantastic stylized violence and endless humor, “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” is a must-see.
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Buzzbrews gives classical musicians a fun opportunity Daniela Huebner Contributing Writer dhuebner@smu.edu What do you get when you mix together a 24-hour service café, classical music and a vibrant crowd? The answer: Buzzbrews classical open mic night. For the past three and a half years, Buzzbrews on Lemmon Avenue has hosted classical open mic night every Tuesday starting at 8 p.m. “We’re all about bringing classical music to a wider audience outside of the traditional concert hall setting,” said open mic director and pianist Thiago Nascimento. Inside the small and cozy café, a vibrant crowd consisting of
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regulars and newcomers laughed, clapped along and enjoyed the beautiful and timeless songs that were performed. “You don’t usually get to hear Beethoven, Mozart or Bach in public,” said Fred Craven, who’s been an open mic veteran for more than a year. “It’s very real; this is the way classical music should be heard.” Craven kicked off the night with a moving performance of “Stars” from Les Miserables. A series of solos and duets followed that kept the crowd howling for more. While the performances were powerful, the relaxed environment of the café made it a much more fun rather than serious experience. Audience members danced and made
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silly, exaggerated hand motions throughout the night. One of the highlights of the night came when Breaking Winds performed, a quartet of four female students from Rochester, New York. The girls danced around the café playing traditional and contemporary songs on their classical bassoon instruments. “We’re trying to break away from the normal, classical ways of doing things and Breaking Winds is an excellent example of just that,” said open mic director Mark Lanson. So if you’re looking to experience classical music in a whole new way, head on over to Buzzbrews next Tuesday and get ready for a new definition of classical.
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Mustangs host Aggies in first home game of 2014 Patrick Engel Sports Writer pengel@smu.edu
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Football returns to the Hilltop on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. when SMU takes on Texas A&M in the 2014 home opener at Ford Stadium. The game will be the first for SMU since the resignation of then head coach June Jones on September 8. Defensive coordinator Tom Mason was named interim head coach, and he leads the Mustangs into the showdown against the sixth-ranked Aggies, who beat Rice 38-10 last week to improve to 3-0 on the season. SMU’s 0-2 start gave fans fatalistic thoughts about this season, but Mason is optimistic that the team can gel and succeed. One of the adjustments he has made since taking over was instituting fullcontact practices, saying, “This isn’t flag football.” “I told [the team] we have to continue to grow,” Mason said. “It’s not going to be one of those quick fixes. It’s going to take some time. But I told them we have a lot left to play for. We’ve got a conference championship left to play for, we’ve got a bowl game still out there, and this team’s capable of doing that if
we can get together.” During the North Texas game on September 6, SMU quarterback Neal Burcham was lost for the season with an elbow injury. Redshirt first-year Kolney Cassel will make his first career start in his place. Cassel appeared in each of SMU’s first two games, throwing for 154 yards with one touchdown and zero interceptions. Sophomore quarterback Kenny Hill powers A&M’s high-scoring offense. This season, the Aggies had to replace 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and 2014 firstround NFL draft pick Johnny Manziel, but Hill’s electric play has made Johnny Football seem like a distant memory. Hill, a Southlake, Texas native, was named the starter late in training camp. His first career start came on the road at South Carolina on August 28. He led A&M to a 5228 rout, throwing for 511 yards and completing 44 passes. Both figures are school single-game records. Hill’s early success is impressive, but SMU defenders are not fazed by it. “You’ve got to respect your opponent, but at the same time, they’re not invincible,” SMU linebacker Stephon Sanders said. “They’re not unbeatable, so I just
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want us to go out and play hard and play our game and we’ll see how it turns out.” Through three games, the Aggies rank fourth in the nation with 54.3 points per game. Hill has a trio of excellent receivers at his disposal: senior Malcome Kennedy, redshirt first-year Ricky Seals-Jones and true first-year Speedy Noil (who will not play due to injury). A&M also has one of college football’s best blind side protectors in senior left tackle Cedric Ogbuehi. On offense, the Mustangs must sustain drives and control the clock to keep the defense fresh. Turnovers were a problem in the first two games, and SMU can ill-afford to give Hill and his crew a short field. Special teams play has also hurt the Mustangs. Mason said he wants
to see smart decisions on special teams and wants the returners to “play percentages.” Saturday’s game will be the 82nd meeting between the Mustangs and Aggies, who are former Southwest Conference rivals. A&M leads the all-time series 44-29-7. The teams faced off in each of the last three seasons, with A&M winning all three contests. Saturday could be the last time they meet for the foreseeable future, because no more games are scheduled in the series.
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TAMU 60-7
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Oklahoma
Miami
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Broncos
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Bengals
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TAMU 52-7
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Oklahoma
Nebraska
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Niners
Broncos
Eagles
Bengals
14-6
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TAMU 30-3
Florida
Clemson
West Vitginia
Nebraska
Cowboys
Niners
Seahawks
Eagles
Bengals
10-10
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TAMU 49-13
Alabama
Florida St
Oklahoma
Nebraska
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Broncos
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Bengals
6-4
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TAMU 77-25
Bama
Clemson
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Cowboys
Niners
Broncos
Redskins
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10-10
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