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SMU’s College Democrats host state convention

NEWS BRIEFS

Kindle ad pokes fun at iPad Amazon released an ad on its Kindle YouTube channel targeting one of the iPad’s flaws. The ad features two people relaxing by a pool, one in khaki shorts reading from something that appears to be an iPad and one in a bikini reading from a Kindle. The Kindle user has no problem reading the screen while the iPad user must shade the screen to see what he is reading. Although the ad does mention pricing, it’s true the iPad has many more functions than the Kindle.

BP’s Macondo 252 battle has officially ended On Sunday, the U.S. government said BP’s Macondo 252 oil well is officially dead. Cement was pumped into the well in hopes containing the spill that started nearly five months ago. A pressure test was conducted early on Sunday saying the cement was effective.

Baghdad car bombs kills 29 A pair of car bombs in Baghdad killed at least 29 people on Sunday. The bombs were intended for two specific targets, a sales office in Asiacell and a branch office of the Ministry of National Security in Khadimiya. Additionally the bombs injured more than 100 people.

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By JESSICA HUSEMAN Editor-in-Chief jhuseman@smu.edu

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SMU College Democrats hosted the second annual Texas College Democrats Fall Convention on Saturday, which attracted more than 60 students from colleges and universities across the state. SMU was selected to host the event by the executive board of Texas College Democrats after going through a bidding process, said David DelaFuente, president

Parking situation for at Binkley Garage for the football game against Washington State on Saturday.

By BEN ATEKU

Football games at SMU bring Mustang fanfare to the community and an opportunity for outsiders to taste SMU’s culture. Not easily noticeable is the effort to meet the parking needs of the SMU population, as well as the thousands of football fans. Planning parking for 35,000 spectators on a sold-out game is not an easy task, according to SMU’s Athletics Department. The Athletics Department collaborated with Park ‘n Pony to

come up with a parking program for both the SMU community and visitors. “100 percent parking on campus provides only 90 percent of the required parking for a sold-out game,” said Tom Buning, senior associate athletic director. “We have to ask students to park in relocation lots.” This means that students have to move their vehicles from their normal parking areas to Airline and Heroy parking lots.“It may inconvenience some students for six days in a year, but it is an opportunity for us to be good hosts. During football games,

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FOOTBALL

Big game days call for careful planning in parking Contributing Writer bateku@smu.edu

of SMU College Democrats. DelaFuente, who also serves as deputy southwest regional director of College Democrats of America and political director for Texas College Democrats, said that events like the fall convention are crucial because they help “foster a sense of communication” between schools. The convention was a day-long event that included several training sessions, including new and traditional

we all wear SMU,” Buning said. “The reputation of SMU is reflected by how we all pull together. We all benefit when it is done right.” The department communicates to the campus community through e-mails, fliers and other forms in advance of the game day. For instance, parking details for Saturday’s home game against Washington State were released days in advance. Vehicles had to be moved from identified locations by 11:00 p.m. Friday night in order to avoid getting towed.

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CONTEST

Students prepare to decorate, compete in Design on a Dime MICHAEL DANSER/ The Daily Campus

By ESSETTE WORKNEH Contributing Writer eworkneh@smue.du

Index News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,6 Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . 5 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Opinion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

In hard economic times, some students may find it difficult to uncover affordable ways to decorate their dorm rooms. To combat this growing issue, SMU’s Resident Life and Student Housing (RLSH) is holding its first “Design a Dime” Contest, formulated to help SMU students come up with efficient, creative ways to decorate without breaking the bank. Karen Michlik, assignments coordinator for RLHS, hopes that the contest will be a valuable resource for future students. “We receive several calls throughout the summer from incoming first-year

parents and students asking for ideas on what to purchase,” she said. “This contest will provide our future Mustangs with great decorating tips and ideas from current residents on campus.” Students will be invited to submit an application if their room is economical, sustainable, organized and aesthetically pleasing. During fire safety inspections, residence hall and community directors will leave “You’ve been Dimed!” cards in the residence rooms that they feel meet the contest criteria. Pictures must be provided with all applications. The contest will begin Oct. 4 and run through Oct. 18. Judging will take place on the week of the 18th; judges from throughout campus will review all submissions and then visit

the finalists’ rooms. Boaz residence hall director Dee O’Banner said the RLHS office is looking for different ranges of rooms that are very nice, have no fire violations, and are clean and organized. The final winners’ room pictures will be posted on the RLHS web site, and the students will receive gift cards to local businesses and restaurants. Cori Hill, SMU junior, thinks the contest is “a good idea because it will help incoming students, and even current students, realize that they don’t have to spend a lot of cash just to have a stylish and spacious room.”

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SMU quarterback Kyle Padron dives over the corner of the end zone after carrying the ball for SMU’s first touchdown of the game Saturday afternoon, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Mustangs tame Cougars By EJ HOLLAND Associate Sports Editor eholland@smu.edu

SMU avenged a 2009 overtime loss to Pac-10 foe Washington State with a 35-21 victory over the Cougars Saturday afternoon at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mustangs kick returner Darryl Fields got things started with an electrifying return to the SMU 44yard line. A 15-yard personal foul penalty on Washington State for a

violent hit on wide receiver Keenan Holman allowed the Mustangs to continue their opening possession. In the red zone, quarterback Kyle Padron found an opening around the left side and dove into the end zone for the score. The 13-yard run completed a nine-play 56-yard drive, and put SMU ahead early, 7-0. Washington State answered late in the first quarter as quarterback Jeff

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Fitness

• Monday, September 20, 2010

The Daily Campus

To swing or not to swing... Is that the right whey? that is the flexion By JOVIN LIM

tear muscle fibers and in our recovery period, those “tears” are filled in, which is why our muscles enlarge. Protein is All right, you see it. That guy the “filler” in this instance, and that’s mixing up a strange milky substance why bodybuilders love whey protein. after a work–out and heartily The body digests whey protein very chugging it down. Or the empty rapidly, so this is an instant source barrels of it lying around your aspiring of muscle growth. Scientific studies bodybuilder friend’s home. Yes, I’m imply that in the midst of a work-out, talking about Whey Protein. whey opens up blood vessels, allowing It’s been more nutrients to accepted that in flow through the order to be big, body for a faster you have to have recovery. it. But what’s the I’ve been a whey protein user science behind for many years, it? With intensive but don’t mistake research and it for a vitamin years of personal supplement. You experience, I hope could drink a jug to give real insight of it every day, on the wonder of but without the whey. physical act of So what is whey? As exercise, it only be unappetizing as adds unnecessary it sounds, whey calories. The MICHAEL DANSER/The Daily Campus is actually the byrecommended product of cheese production. Through usage of protein is one serving before a drying process, the by-product is a work-out and another an hour after converted into the convenient powder the work-out to allow for the recovery form that we have now. function of the product. If you don’t This is a concentration of the enjoy the gritty taste of it, mix it into globular protein isolated from whey, your yogurt or milkshake. Shop around and find the product which accounts for the high protein content of the supplement. But there that fits you. The protein content are other sources of protein, like is negligible, as products have a chicken and eggs. Why is there an standardized amount, so price and overwhelming preference for whey taste will be your determining factors. protein? Be smart, and happy lifting! When we work out, we essentially Health and Fitness Editor sylim@smu.edu

By JOVIN LIM

Health and Fitness Editor sylim@smu.edu

Golf is often regarded as a key networking tool in Dallas. It’s also a perfectly legitimate excuse to dress in outlandish shorts and cleats. But is it really exercise? I say, why not? Golf is a terrific upper-body strength trainer, utilizing your back, your shoulders and arms in every explosive movement. Avoid the golf cart, and you can expect to burn up to 400 calories just from walking from tee to tee. However, with these explosive motions comes a risk, especially to your joints. In order to avoid wrist, knee and back pain, be sure to work on your core-stabilizer muscles. Actions like kick-boxing, hitting balls in batting cages, throwing a football and hitting a tennis ball all imitate movements similar to the swing of a golf club, so if you can’t make it to a golf-course for practice, try throwing a ball around. Here are some strength-training exercises to help you develop a stronger swing and a healthier step the next time you’re on the green. Back: Pull- Downs or Pull - Ups – With a focus on strengthening your lats (latissimuses), aim for a lighter set than you would normally do but more of it (lower weights, higher

Campus Events Parents Weekend September 24-26

SEPT.

Football vs. TCU

7 p.m. Bring your parents and friends to Ford Stadium and watch the Mustangs stomp on the Horned Frogs!

reps). An average round of golf usually lasts longer than half a day, so you’ll want a strong, flexible back to maintain endurance. Abdominals: Swiss Ball Crunches – A key core stabilizer, every swing or stretch incorporates your abdominal muscles. Try this: Using a Swiss ball, lay back on it with your feet flat on the ground and squeeze towards your knees as if you were doing a crunch. This is a more comprehensive exercise for your core, incorporating your internal and external obliques. Legs: Lunges – Hamstrings and quadriceps are a core source of power in a swing, so get your legs fired up. Try this: Carry a weighted bar across your shoulders. Be sure not to rest it on your shoulders, but rather, on your traps. Employ a wide grip for stability, and step out with a long stride. Bend that knee behind you, and make sure your leading knee does not go past your toes. Build on higher reps for more stamina and higher weights for more strength.

SEPT.

SMUniversity Worship

OCT.

SEPT.

Hegi Career Center Workshop

SMU Football at Rice

6 p.m. at Rice University. Cheer on your Mustangs while they battle the Owls on their home turf!

11 a.m. - Noon. All students are welcome to join in worship services every Sunday at Perkins Chapel.

OCT.

5:30 p.m. at SMU, beginning at Meadows Bob Hope Lobby and ending in the Hughes-Trigg Commons.

Tate Lecture Series

4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Ray Kurzweil gives the Tate Lecture on “The Future of Technology.”

OCT.

The Daily Campus WORK OUT of the week

Lunges 1. Stand in a split stance with one leg forward and one leg back, holding weights if desired. 2. Slowly bend the knees, lowering into a lunge while keeping the front knee and back knee at 90 degree angles. 3. Keeping the weight in your heels, push back up to starting position. Key points: - Avoid locking the knees at the top of the movement. - Keep your front knee behind the toe as you lunge (you should be able to look down and see your toe). - Keep your abs engaged and the torso upright. - Do this exercise 2-3 times per week for 1-3 sets of 8-16 reps.

Football vs. Tulsa

7 p.m. in Ford Stadium. Come cheer on the Mustangs while they take on the Golden Hurricanes!

OCT.

Squats Fall Break Enjoy a free Monday and Tuesday before classes resume on Wednesday!

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding weights at the shoulders or at your sides if desired. 2. Slowly lower your body as though you are ‘sitting’ in a chair until your thighs are parallel with the ground.

3. Keeping the weight in your heels, push yourself up slowly until you’re back where you started. Key points: - Don’t allow your knees to extend over your toes. - Do this exercise 2-3 times a week for 1-3 sets of 8-16 reps.

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Sports

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Football: Mustangs defeat Washington State 35-21 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Tuel found 6’4” wide receiver Jared Karstetter on a fade route in the right corner of the end zone to tie the game 7-7. The Cougars converted on two crucial third downs along the way as Tuel found Karstetter on both occasions to extend the drive. A pass interference call on another third down at the SMU two-yard line also gave Washington State new life down by the goal line. In the second quarter, Tuel found wide receiver Marquess Wilson on an explosive 40-yard play to place the Cougars in perfect scoring position at the Mustangs’ 20-yard line. However, the SMU defense was able to step up and prevent Washington State from scoring as the Cougars’ kicker missed from 27 yards out. Padron and the Mustang offense rode the momentum as SMU scored on a prolific 67-yard pass play to wide receiver Aldrick Robinson. The score gave the Mustangs a 14-7 lead with a little more than three minutes to go until the end of the first half. Just before halftime, Washington State was able to convert for another touchdown, this time on special teams. A Cougar punt bounced off SMU returner Darius Johnson, who was hit just as he was about to receive the ball. Washington State safety Kyle McCartney recovered the fumble in the end zone to tie the game, 14-14 with just over two minutes to go in the first half. The officials took another look at the play, but determined that Washington State linebacker Jamal Atofau was blocked into Johnson; therefore no penalty for interference was awarded. The Mustangs were able to open up the scoring in the second half with a 12-play, 73-yard drive that lasted more than seven minutes. Padron completed seven passes for 71 yards on the drive, including a

10-yard strike to Johnson, which gave SMU a 21-14 lead late in the third quarter. SMU scored once again on their second possession of the third quarter as Padron and Robinson hooked up for their second touchdown connection of the game, this time on a 16-yard pass play, giving the Mustangs a 28-14 lead right before the start of the fourth quarter. The two-play drive featured a 13yard run by Padron, who was driven down to the turf hard, causing a 15yard unnecessary roughness penalty on the Cougars. Padron bounced back from the hit and threw the touchdown pass on the very next play. After a slow start early on in the fourth quarter, Padron once again found Robinson in the back of the end zone for their third touchdown combination of the game, giving the Mustangs a 35-14 lead with just over two minutes remaining in the game. The Cougars kept trying as Tuel connected with Wilson on a 68-yard scoring play to cut the Mustangs’ lead to 14, making the score 35-21. However, SMU recovered the Cougars’ onside kick attempt and ran out the clock to put the nail in the coffin. Padron finished the game with 280 yards passing and four touchdowns, while Robinson finished with four receptions for 111 yards and three touchdowns. The dynamic duo helped the Mustangs eclipse 30 points for the second time this season. Defensively, the Mustangs were led by linebacker Taylor Reed, who recorded 10 tackles to help shut down Washington State in the second half. SMU will move on to face rival TCU this coming Friday at 7 p.m. at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Monday, September 20, 2010 •

WOMEN’S SOCCER

Mustangs prove their might By JORDAN JENNINGS Sports Editor jjennings@smu.edu

The SMU women’s soccer team hosted St. Mary’s Gaels Sunday at 1:30p.m. at Westcott field. Despite several shots on goal and double overtime the game ended in 1-1 tie. Junior Logan May netted her third consecutive goal for the Mustangs in the 65th minute. Two minutes later, the Gaels’ Daelyn Paul scored for St. Mary’s to tie the game. “It was extremely hot, and St. Mary’s always comes out to play us hard. We knew it was going to be a tough game,” May said. In the 60th minute Mustang Katherine Cox had a penalty kick that reflected off the goal post keeping the game scoreless. According to SMU head Coach Brent Erwin, the ‘Stangs only had three subs for the entire 110 minute game. “I’m proud of them. Good teams get results when they aren’t playing their best. There were moments when we didn’t play our best, but we still got our results,” Erwin said of the tie. St. Mary’s is now 6-1-2. SMU is 5-2-2. On Friday night the team traveled just

a few miles out of town to Denton to defeat North Texas 3-2 in overtime. It was a fight against the clock for both teams. The Mustangs rebounded twice for the win. May booted goal number three to end the game. North Texas made the first goal of the game in the 28th minute, and the second during the 63rd minute off of a penalty kick. Ryanne Lewis and Shelby Hartweck netted SMU’s first two goals to tie the game. Lewis, a sophomore, scored her first goal of the season just two minutes before the end of the first half, tying the game. A half an hour later, Hartweck volleyed for the team’s second goal against the Mean Green, moving the teams into overtime. May, assisted by midfielder Kristen Medeiros, scored in the 95th minute. It is her second consecutive game-winner. “This team has improved so much and we are really working towards something,” May said. “ Just to contribute to the team and help out in any way that I can feels really good.” The Mustangs move on to Houston to play in their first conference game this year against Houston Cougars next Friday.

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SMU forward Logan May takes a shot on goal that would result in SMU’s only goal against St. Mary’s University Sunday afternoon at Wescott Field. SMU tied 1-1.

MEN’S SOCCER

Men’s soccer returns from Bradley Invitational undefeated By EJ HOLLAND

Associate Sports Editor eholland@smu.edu

No. 18 SMU men’s soccer team shocked No. 16 Creighton on Friday night at the Bradley Tournament with a stunning 3-2 overtime comeback victory. The Mustangs kept their undefeated streak alive and moved to 6-0-0 on the season. “The guys showed a tremendous amount of character and a lot of fight,” head Coach Tim McClements said. “I’m really proud of [their] performance.” Both teams struggled early offensively until Andrew Ribeiro

opened up the scoring for the Blue Jays in the 39th minute off an assist from Dion Acoff. Less than two minutes later Creighton took a 2-0 lead when Ethan Finley tapped the ball in from 3 yards off an assist from Jose Gomez. “It was a tale of two halves,” McClements said. “At halftime, we regrouped and refocused. We were able to play our game, match their intensity.” The Mustangs came out with a new fire in the second half and got the ball rolling in the 69th minute when forward Juan Castillo scored a goal to begin the SMU rally.

Castillo outraced Blue Jay defenders on a well executed counter attack after goal keeper accurately punted the ball out to the defensive end for his first assist of the year. Castillo’s goal was his team leading fifth of the year. SMU midfielder Arthur Ivo was able to net the equalizer in the 76th minute on a crucial penalty kick. Prior to the goal, Ivo was taken down in the penalty box by a Creighton defender, allowing him to score his first goal of the year. The Blue Jays threatened to score again in the 83rd minute, but SMU defender Diogo de Almeida stopped a point-blank shot by Gomez, keeping

the game tied at two heading into overtime. In the 103rd minute, Ivo was able to score the game-winning goal on yet another penalty kick, after Castillo was blatantly taken down in the penalty box to give the Mustangs a 3-2 victory. “[Ivo] really did an excellent job,” McClements said. “Arthur [Ivo] had great placement on the shots. He’s been playing so well, so the fact that he scored tonight [was] very fitting.” The Mustangs will open Conference USA play on Friday against UAB in Birmingham, Ala.

Opinion

• Monday, September 20, 2010

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News around the world ASIA-PACIFIC

China halts ties with Japan over island dispute: After Japan refused to release a fisherman held captive since entering disputed waters on Sept. 8, China suspended relations with Japan. The disputed islands are close to strategically important shipping lanes, offer rich fishing grounds, and are thought to contain oil deposits.

MIDDLE EAST

Russia to sell Syria anti-ship cruise missiles: Russia’s Defense Minister announced Friday that they would fulfill a contract to sell supersonic P-800 Yakhont missiles to Syria against the US’s and Israel’s requests to not supply them. Israel claims the missiles would pose a threat to its navy vessels in the Mediterranean if they were to be handed over to the Shia Islamist group, Hezbollah.

SOUTH ASIA

United Nations launches $2 billion for Pakistan flood victims: After widespread flooding that has affected over 20 million people, the UN said it will use the money to help 14 million people over the next year. The projects will be implemented by 15 UN bodies and over 100 aid agencies. So far approximately $500 million has been raised.

EUROPE

Sweden elects non-socialist government: For the first time in political history, Sweden re-elected the centre-right four-party coalition, led by Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt. Although Sweden has a long tradition of socialist rule, the global economic crisis devastated their economy. The fiscally conservative party’s policies proved to keep the country from economic turmoil and lead Sweden’s economy to one of the strongest in Europe.

LATIN AMERICA

Columbian forces kill 22 guerilla rebels: Security forces said that Columbia managed to kill 22 Farc rebels in the bombing of a rebel camp near the Ecuadorian border. Since President Santos took office last month, 40 men have been killed in Farc related attacks. President Santos says this is the “biggest blow in recent times” to the left-wing group.

US & CANADA

BP seal Gulf of Mexico oil rig leak: The ruptured well that has spewed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico was finally sealed with a cement plug. So far BP has created a compensation fund of $20 billion and paid out another $8 billion in the clean-up campaign. Now BP can leave the site and concentrate on dealing with the aftermath of the spill. The full effects of the spill have yet to be assessed.

SMU

Ambassador Robert Jordan visits SMU: On Monday, the former Ambassador of Saudi Arabia will speak about his experiences. The event will be held at 4:00 pm in the first floor of Carr Collins. If attending, please RSVP by 12:00pm to TCSF@smu.edu. Source: BBC News 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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Numerous students have been complaining about it for a long time. While it may seem as though The Daily Campus is now attacking a beaten subject, we feel that the campus-wide hubbub is still persisting and that it finally deserves a solution. What is this problem? Parking, of course. In areas surrounding residential halls, half of the parking spots are dedicated to faculty members. This is particularly the case in the North Quad. Meanwhile, there are parking lots for faculty and staff within a short distance—specifically in front of Umphrey Lee and the side of Meadows. In these faculty lots, as well as the one right in front of Dedman Science, it is extremely rare that more than half the lot is filled at any given time. This leads us to ask: Given the ample amount of faculty parking, why take resident spots so close to dorms away from students? Because faculty fills these spots, students have to park far away, walking across campus just to get home. It is worthwhile to remark: This is the primary place of residence for the students we are referring to. As Giddy Up doesn’t always answer

their phones and isn’t convenient unless you are prepared to wait twenty minutes for a ride, residents then make this walk late at night. Students wandering around in the dark is not something that the university should want. While there is a deceivingly safe feeling at SMU, it is an open campus that permits entrance to any person in the ninth largest city in the U.S. But residents aren’t the only ones who have concerns when it comes to parking. If this were the case, cars probably wouldn’t be seen down side streets, circling up and down Airline parking garage and finally just illegally parking so that they can make it to class on time. Some commuting residents have found ways around this. They often go to the parking garage 30 minutes early—that way, in case one is full, they can venture to another, farther location. Others have a different method: telling little white lies. When purchasing parking stickers for these inconvenient parking locations, Park n’ Pony doesn’t ask students for proof of residency on campus. Sure, students are warned from the text of the website after hitting the submit button for a pass,

but standing in line at the Park n’ Pony in August, plenty of students could be heard replying to staff behind the desk, “Yeah, I live in a sorority house.” This is their proof. So do students go ahead and apply for a resident sticker and lie when picking it up? You bet. Because Park n’ Pony doesn’t actually ask for proof, there are dozens of commuter students that drive to campus and park in resident-only spots because of their all-to-convenient resident parking sticker. Again, this is to the detriment of those students, mostly first-years, who do actually reside on campus. Game days are ridiculous for commuter students. To go support our own Mustangs, we must plan not just what we are going to wear or with whom we will Boulevard, but where to park, taking into account drastic changes in ordinary parking regulations. Even in doing so, dedicated students who are also football fans may be parking as far as Airline garage, or even on side streets in Highland Park or University Park (legally or illegally). Residents who were forced to move their cars out of every other spot on campus and stick them in the two

areas left to them have already filled most of the student parking. Thus, when commuters roll onto campus to cheer on our Mustangs, they are often left wandering around Airline playing Tetris with their cars just to beat the next poor sucker to the very last empty spot. This awkward routine followed by the long walk to the football stadium makes the $250 price tag of our parking sticker seem just slightly absurd. As SMU already has trouble getting its student section of the football stadium filled, parking should be the last thing that makes a student think, “Yeah, I’d rather not go to the game.” Such a slight negative incentive may have unnecessary effects. We feel as though the best solution for this would be to open up another garage for students, and encourage visitors to park in lots off campus so they can be bussed in. Less than convenient? Maybe. But hey, SMU students should be the football fans we’re concerned about.

Every woman Memoirs of a has the right senior Student reflects on final autumn to life at SMU An exposition of social injustice close to home

COMMENTARY

Around the world, one woman dies every minute in pregnancy or childbirth. Right now, the maternal death clock is Jordan Johansen ticking. Maternal mortality is not just a problem affecting underdeveloped countries. Despite the fact that the United States spends more money on healthcare, including maternal health, than any other country in the world, maternal mortality rates are increasing. Women in the U.S. have a higher risk of dying of pregnancy-related complications than women in forty other countries. This travesty is not caused by a lack of resources as it is in many other countries. These deaths are caused by the inequalities inherent in the U.S. health care system. Our government chooses to allocate and distribute public health care facilities, services and resources in such a way that women and children are dying. For these reasons, African-American women are nearly four times more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications than Caucasian women. As the past president of the International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Mahmoud Fathall, said, “Women are not dying of diseases we can’t treat. They are dying because societies have yet to make the decision that their lives are worth saving.” This discrimination cannot be solved by pouring money into the problem or developing better technologies. The solution is social,

not medical. There are financial, bureaucratic and language barriers to maternal health care in the U.S. The U.S. must ensure that all pregnant women have access to health care no matter their race, ethnicity or socio-economic class. Moreover, the U.S. must provide information about maternal care and family planning options. On Tuesday, SMU Amnesty International will be hosting a panel discussion called “Maternal Health is a Human Right” in collaboration with other Amnesty groups in DFW. The event will be held at 6 p.m. in Vester Hughes Auditorium, which is located in the basement (Room 147) of Caruth Hall. The event’s panel discussion will include Lisa Adler, a field organizer for Amnesty International USA; Joyce Tapley, the CEO of the Dallasbased MLK Family Clinic; and Karen Kelly, the district chairperson of CARE. The panel will be discussing maternal mortality from the local to the international level. There will also be a spoken-word artist and a short film. Refreshments will be served after the event. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. The issue of maternal mortality and health affects every person in this country. We must all be informed if we want to change the U.S. track record for maternal deaths. Giving life should not mean risking death. Jordan Johansen is senior history, music and anthropology triple major. She is also the president of Amnesty International. She can be reached for comments or questions at jjohansen@smu.edu.

CARTOON

COLUMNIST

Fatigued of writing words of advice, instruction and indeed, prescription, I thought it might be a Rebecca Quinn nice change to write something celebratory for a change. If all goes according to plan, this will be my last autumn at SMU as an undergraduate. Perhaps this knowledge along with the cooler weather in the air has turned me a bit nostalgic. With this joy in mind, let us celebrate fall semester on campus. By the way, I was joking about the cooler weather. There is no such thing as autumn temperatures in Texas. Fall cannot be mentioned without football. Although the sport is not my absolute favorite part about this time of year, it is nice to run into Peruna and enjoy the free food and libations on the Boulevard. It is good to see school spirit steadily increasing and to realize, a bit jealously, that the SMU undergraduate experience will continue to improve long after the class of 2011 is gone. Then there is the lovely array of new faces. There is something about a pack of unschooled and eager first-years that really livens up

the place. It is with gentle guidance that we seniors watch all of you both triumph and fail in ever-more creative ways. Just try to minimize the vomiting in trashcans. Of course, one cannot forget academics. There is something about fall-semester classes that always seem to be a bit more exotic than those of the spring. Is it the extra day or two we have to sink our teeth into the material? Or perhaps it is the ability to read outside which is, even in Texas, not the best of ideas in February? The leftover summer tans will begin to fade before we know it. Schoolwork and reading will pile up by mid-semester, and there will be little time left to enjoy this place, whose shaded avenues make even a walk in 90-degree weather bearable and whose skylarking squirrels always make that walk entertaining. There is always a cat to pet and a free golf-cart ride to take after midnight, not to mention the best views of the city from the top of the parking garages. So go forth and celebrate autumn. Although there are no sweaters or falling leaves, it is nevertheless fun. Rebecca Quinn is a senior art history, Spanish and French triple major. She can be reached for comment at rquinn@ smu.edu.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Response to: ‘Where are the best places to study at SMU?’ We are pleased that our commons areas are popular places to study and are rightfully proud that the Meadows School is a welcoming place on campus. A point of clarification, and a question: The institution, the school, is the Meadows School of the Arts and is housed in four buildings on campus. These include the Umphrey Lee Center, where CTV, CCPA and journalism have their offices and classrooms. Hughes Trigg has the Pollock Gallery, where the Studio Art Division has a gallery. Another is the Meadows Museum, which houses the art collection of Algur Meadows and subsequent acquisitions. Lastly, and most thought about when referring to the school, is the Owen Art Center. Advertising, arts administration, art history, dance, music, theatre and studio art have offices and classrooms in the OAC. We are aware that the Owen Arts Center is commonly called “Meadows” since a majority of the school is housed here, but that label is incorrect. Since we do have a building on campus that can more accurately be called “Meadows” (the Museum) we think that this incorrect nomenclature leads to confusion. The area where the coffee cart is located is the Taubman Atrium. I wonder why it is infamous? Scot Montague works in the Meadows Facilities Office at the Owen Art Center. He can be reached for comments or questions at smontague@smu.edu.

Arts & Entertainment

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Ben Affleck takes director’s seat in ‘The Town’ By TASHIKA VARMA Contributing Writer tvarma@smu.edu

Years ago, if anyone mentioned Ben Affleck, a series of jokes would fall out of people’s mouths about his drinking, partying and short-lived engagement to Jennifer Lopez. The jokes were forgotten after Affleck broke into the directing world in 2007 with “Gone Baby Gone.” Affleck proved to be successful yet again, with “The Town,” a movie about crimes, law and inner city life. Not only did Affleck direct and co-write “The Town,” he also starred as main character Doug MacRay, a conflicted gang mastermind living near Boston. “The Town,” based on the novel “Prince of Theives” by Chuck Hogan, takes place in Charlestown, Mass., an area described as producing more bank and armored car robberies in one square mile than anywhere else in the U.S. In Charlestown, robbing banks is a family business; fathers pass down the tricks of the criminal trade to their sons.

In the creative, yet creepy opening, MacRay and his gang, which includes his brother-like friend Jem (Jeremy Renner), rob a bank wearing skeleton masks. They abduct bank manager Claire (Rebecca Hall), but they end up leaving AP Photo/Warner Bros., Claire Folger her unharmed. The Associated Press reports on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, The movie takes that “The Town” is the talk of the box office, opening a turn when the with $23.8 million to take the No. 1 spot. gang realizes that Claire lives near begins to get a little too close to finding Charlestown, and Jem wants to make out about MacRay and his gang. With sure she can’t tell on the gang. MacRay the FBI on his tail, MacRay has to make opts to check her out and find out what a decision about whether he wants to she knows, but when the two characters stay in the family business or get out meet, they end up falling for each before his luck runs out. Affleck’s decision to direct, co-write other. Their love affair is continuously and star in this movie was one of the best plagued by the FBI’s involvement in things he could have done for his career– Claire’s case and MacRay’s involvement “The Town” is a movie worth seeing, in the gang life. After awhile, the FBI and is playing in theaters everywhere.

City of Dallas, SMU partner to survey citizens By CHRIS CALLOWAY Staff Writer ccalloway@smu.edu

Do you ever stop to think about public art? We see it all of the time in Dallas, but how many of us are aware of the city’s Public Art Collection? The Division of Arts Administration within the Meadows School of the Arts is working with the City of Dallas to conduct a survey on the City’s Collection of Public Art among Dallas residents and visitors. The City’s Collection of Public Art includes over 300 works of art. Most of these public artworks are made by local and regional artists and are either commissioned or donated. In addition to the City’s collection of Public Art, there are

many works of art in downtown Dallas that belong to private museums (such as the Nasher Sculpture Center) and office and residential buildings. Together these collections make downtown Dallas a great place to view art. “The results of this survey will test the awareness, meaning and possible commitment to the City’s Collection of Public Art by people living in Dallas and Texas, as well as visitors to our city from the US and abroad,” said Elisabetta Lazzaro, assistant professor of cultural economics/policy and marketing the arts from the Division of Arts Administration at SMU. “In collaboration with the City’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the Division of Arts Administration has designed and distributed a survey. This is part of a broader and longer-

lasting research project within the Division of Arts Administration, Meadows School of the Arts, in collaboration with Dallas arts organizations, aiming to assess the socio-economic impact of the arts and culture in Dallas,” Lazarro said. The joint effort by the City’s Office of Cultural Affairs and the Division of Arts Administration at SMU comes as a result of the reduced availability of public funds and increased competition with other sources of public expenditure. Ultimately, the Public Art Program seeks to gain higher visibility and acquaintance among citizens through a series of measures.

THEATER

The revival of Shakespeare By LAUREN SMART A&E Editor lsmart@smu.edu

For a modern audience, finding a way to fill Shakespeare with energy and still place the action in a primarily classical setting is a difficult task, but Kevin Moriarity’s production of “Henry IV” at the Dallas Theater Center has taken on the challenge. From the moment the play begins, without any real dimming of the lights or overhead reminder to turn off all cell phones, the audience is thrown into the action of 16th century England. The house lights are left up, fights happen just inches from patrons sitting in aisle seats and there are even moments when audience members are asked to move

or participate in the action. This constant exchange of energy beyond the generally accepted fourth wall of the theater, allows the audience to participate in a conversation with what is arguably Shakespeare’s greatest work. Although the play is designed in a primarily classical setting, Moriarity acknowledges that there are a few anachronisms, such as a 21st century song at the end of the first act and the use of a gun somewhere in the second. There is a fierce rawness in the play, from the incredibily versatile set, desgined by John Coyne, to the use of young actors from Booker T. Washington High School, such as Graham Dudley and Alexander

Ferguson. Speaking of actors, the play features a wide array of talent from SMU; seniors Micah Figueroa and Dexter Hostetter number among this mostly male cast, which makes it fun for fellow students who might recognize them from work on campus. There is also an excellent performance of the enigmatic character Falstaff, by the experienced actor Randy Moore. His hilarious presentation of this beloved character is part of what makes the play a must-see of the fall Dallas theater seasons. Shakespeare lover or not, make your way out to “Henry IV” and chances are, you will find a night of adventure and laughter.

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PARKING: Not all students bothered by game day planning

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Free parking locations around campus have also been identified for those without parking permits. Some students have voiced concern over relocating their vehicles on game days. Guy Cockrum lives on campus and normally parks in the Binkley garage. “I have to move my car to the north side on Friday and then get it out before Monday morning whenever there is a game. This is annoying,” Cockrum said Cockrum suggests that the best way would be for students with parking permits to park in their assigned lots even during game days. Hannah Rittenberry, who also resides on campus, said she has not had any problem with parking during game days. “If you read your e-mail, you

can’t miss the information you need regarding parking,” she said. Another campus resident, Josh Davis, said that his car was towed two weeks ago when SMU played against UAB. “I always park there,” he said. “That Saturday morning, when I came back, all cars were gone.” Davis said he was not aware that he needed to move his car and had to call four different places before he found someone who was able to tell him where his car was. Parking plans for the upcoming SMU versus TCU game, which will be televised nationally on ESPN, are in high gear. The Athletics Department is sending out information to the SMU community to ensure that both residents and visitors are aware of their parking options.

Corrections The Daily Campus ran an article on Friday, Sept. 17 concerning the Women’s and Gender Studies program, which included errors that need to be corrected. While the headline indicates that the program is new, it has been at SMU since 1974. The late Betty Maynard helped establish the program; she did not create it single-handedly. Women’s Studies programs all over the nation emerged as the “academic arm of the women’s movement,” not just SMU’s program. Women’s and Gender Studies is not a “department program,” but a program, which draws most of its courses and faculty from different departments. There are requirements to the program beyond 36 completed course hours: nine of these hours must be chosen from specific courses, and in order to be considered for the major a student must have earned a minimum of 3.5 GPA for the first 24 hours taken in residence. In an article entitled “Mexican border, drug war problems for U.S. citizens, SMU students” on Wednesday, Sept. 15, where Cristina was incorrectly identified in a pull quote as a student at SMU. She is a member of the faculty/ staff at SMU. In an article entitled “Death Penalty Matters series begins” published on Sept. 17, the sponsor of the event was listed as the Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility. The Embrey Human Rights Program was also a sponsor.

media strategies, voter registration, fundraising, and advocacy sessions with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), as well as Stonewall Democrats, an LGBT advocacy group. In addition to the training sessions, the convention also hosted wellknown speakers including Elena White, Bill White’s daughter; Boyd Richie, the chairman of the Texas Democratic Party; and Linda Chavez-Thompson, the democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. Ryan Neel, the president of Texas College Democrats, said that he was impressed with the quality of the speakers at this year’s convention. “We really tried to amp up the quality of the conference this year so we could set a standard,” said Neel, who is a double political science and history major at Texas State University. Neel was also pleased with the level of turnout for the event. “The most active and involved students in Democratic politics around the state are in this room right now, and some of those that couldn’t make

it, couldn’t make it because they are out working on campaigns right now,” Neel said. Though Texas has a conservative stereotype, DeleFuente feels that this shouldn’t discount the effect that college students will have on state politics. He says that Texas has the strongest state federation of College Democrats in the United States, with the most chapters and the most members. “Texas is such a young state and so many people are in college right now, and college students typically lean more democratic,” DeleFuente said. He also noted that polls that show Perry leading over Bill White “still show that Bill White is winning young voters ages 18 to 29 by around 20 to 25 percent.” Dallas has typically been considered the “last urban area to go blue,” said Neel, who feels that events like the fall convention help Dallas move further down that path. “Ten years ago you wouldn’t have been able to fill a room with kids who were super interested in democratic politics. Now we are doing that,” Neel said.

LOCAL

Oktoberfest returns to Addison By LIZ COLLINSWORTH Contributing Writer lcollinswo@smu.edu

A taste of Germany came near Dallas in Addison’s annual Oktoberfest festival. Last Thursday through Sunday, Addison Circle Park hosted its 23rd reinvention of Munich’s most famous tradition and fair. USA Today ranked Addison’s 4-day event as one of the top 10 North American Oktoberfests. While the beer tasting, sponsored by the Spaten Bier brewery, lured the crowd in, guests stayed for the polka dancing, carnival rides, yodeling contests and traditional Bavarian food. Whether attending with the intention to drink like a German in the Beer and Wine Gartens, to test your knowledge in a German spelling bee or to peruse the art stands, Addison’s Oktoberfest

provided full-fledged amusement for every audience. A sea of chicken hats and lederhosen filled the crowd as the Addison mayor, Joe Chow, carried on the tradition of tapping the first ceremonial keg at the festival Friday evening. The city of Addison, as indicated on the official Oktoberfest event page on the city’s website, estimated a turnout of 60,000 guests. Attendees got into the German spirit by dressing to impress, in conventional Bavarian costumes while polka dancing the night away to folk music. While some do come for the beverages, many, such as attendee Jessica Ayre, 22, enjoy the other festivities. “The ‘Chicken Dance’ was the highlight of the night! It’s probably one of the few times that it is acceptable to dance around like crazy and yell in a German accent,” Ayre said.

Even those below the drinking age had fun. “I love Oktoberfest because so many different people attend, and I enjoy hanging out with friends and having fun!” said attendee Megan Heald, 20. Among the many guest performances that graced the three stages of Addison Circle’s Oktoberfest, the Munich Evergreens, a renowned Bavarian polka band, traveled from Germany to join the celebration. The band performed on the main stage in the “Schloss Addison” tent, which expanded over 30,000 square feet and had air conditioning, picnic seating and a dance floor. The “Schloss Addison” tent was the site for some of the biggest entertainment events of the festival, including the official “tapping of the keg,” the German spelling bee, Dachshund Parade and, of course, polka dancing.

Aside from the typical German traditions carried out at this event, Addison’s Oktoberfest held it’s annual Oktoberfest 5K & Tom Thumb Fun Run in support of Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC) on Saturday. According to the race’s website, winners received prizes varying from cash awards and goody bags with carnival ride coupons. The proceeds benefited the WOKC and funded pediatric cancer research. Addison’s Oktoberfest came to an end as the remaining stragglers snacked on their last schnitzels and shook things up on the Kamikaze ride. The hum of folk tunes turned to silence and the crowd polkaed until they couldn’t polka any longer. From beverage tasting and sausage on a stick to funnel cakes and carousels, yodeling fanatics and beer loving guests enjoyed another Oktoberfest in Addison.