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Fred Cook, CEO of GolinHarris, spoke to students on the importance of marketing and public relations on Wednesday.
Communication studies launches new PR major KIAN HERVEY Copy Editor khervey@smu.edu SMU’s Division of Communication Studies has grown to new heights. The department introduced its new public relations and strategic communication major this past Tuesday and Wednesday with a special workshop called “Future Speak: Public Relations Today and Tomorrow.” The two-day event included a keynote address by CEO of GolinHarris Fred Cook, student workshops and a guest speaker luncheon. The department invited communication practitioners and students to learn more about the developing profession from an agency at the forefront of the industry. “This major, 50-year-old company… revamp[ed] its business model to address today’s high-speed, media-intense, integrated PR field,” Nina Flournoy, communications senior lecturer, said. “This is the kind of innovation we want to share with our PR students.”
Cook has worked at GolinHarris for nearly 25 years. The firm services a variety of big-brand clients such as McDonald’s, General Mills and Wal-Mart and specializes in real-time marketing, corporate communication and public affairs. Students crowded the Bob Smith Auditorium in Meadows Museum Tuesday night to hear how Cook transformed his company in the digital age. “The media environment was changing so fast, but nobody was doing anything about it—except us,” Cook said. Cook said his clients don’t just want one-way communication anymore; they want insight, integration, ideas and engagement. To better serve its clients, GolinHarris moved away from the traditional hierarchical agency model to the “G4” model, which separates employees into creators, connectors, catalysts and strategists. “We had more ranks than the U.S. Army. The higher up you got, the more clients you had, the longer you had been there. We decided to blow it up,” Cook said.
“We wanted people to do things they were passionate about, that they were good at so [that] they could do a better job.” In a Wednesday morning workshop, “My First Two Years as a Public Relations Professional,” Cook talked about his first few jobs. Cook spent time working as a cabin boy and travelled throughout the Middle East and Asia in his early 20s. He encouraged students to get internships and experiences outside of the classroom to enhance their resumes. “I think school is important, but I’m a big believer in life experience,” he said. “If you don’t get out and get to know the [world] you’ve missed a huge opportunity.” The new Bachelor of Arts. program promises to give students an opportunity to become competitive public relations professionals. Students will “create and manage multi-media communication messages” for any corporate or nonprofit organization “through coursework across advertising, communication studies and journalism” disciplines. Sandra Duhé, communications
professor, heads the new program. “We are genuinely excited about this program,” Duhé said. “These students will be the next generation of PR professionals.” Duhé said the division of communication studies will be introducing degree requirements mid-October. Once introduced, students will have the opportunity to declare public relations as a major or double major. A number of journalism, advertising or communication studies courses will also be offered to satisfy degree requirements in media and technology, diversity, internship, campaigns and ethics. The kickoff concluded Wednesday afternoon with a panel luncheon featuring Cook and Linda Rutherford, vice president of communication and strategic outreach at Southwest Airlines. Professor Maria Dixon, who began planning the program 18 months ago, wrapped up the event with her expectations for the future. “Continue to watch for great things at the program,” Dixon said. “We started off great, and we can only get better.”
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EMILY HEFT Contributing Writing eheft@smu.edu The Owen Fine Arts Center was buzzing with excitement Wednesday as students picked up many study abroad program fliers. With SMU Study Abroad, a student can opt to spend an entire academic year, semester or summer studying and living in another country. SMU has approved 148 programs in 50 countries for course credit. Students must apply for the programs, have a certain GPA and meet other requirements, like specific majors or prerequisites, to be accepted into the programs. Most year and semester programs are led by organizations outside of SMU Study Abroad, but some summer programs are led by SMU professors. Summer trips offer an opportunity to get close with professors outside a typical classroom setting. “Summer isn’t as long of a time to absorb the experience, but it’s still great,” said SMU Engaged Learning Assistant to the Director Meleah Criss, who studied in Paris while an undergraduate student at SMU. Longer programs allow for more immersion. Students often become locals after a semester or year abroad. “Going abroad for a semester is not tourism- you become a local of the country you’re in,” Allison Berk, an SMU graduate who studied in Spain
her junior year, said. Some students may believe that study abroad programs are unaffordable, or that it is cheaper to stay on campus. But Michael Clarke, executive director of the International Center, assured students this is false. “Financial and institutional aid will follow you. Studying abroad for a semester is often the same cost as staying at SMU,” Clarke said. “There are, however, incidental fees and travel fees, such as airfare.” Marketing Financial Officer Deborah Tomlinson explained that the financial aid office works closely with study abroad programs to give students a clear picture of the expenses they will face as soon as possible. Another worry students may have is that studying abroad will make them fall behind their classmates or graduate later. Students should rest assured that studying abroad will result in a large number of credits that will keep them up to date on graduation or major requirements. In fact, many study abroad programs focus on a specific major. Associate professor of Spanish Olga Colbert took a group of students to Madrid last summer where they studied both the Spanish language and culture intensely and received credits for their major. “[The Madrid trip] offers a rigorous academic program
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Two towns, two countries US-Mexico border identities discussed
Apple’s touted maps application fails to deliver BRAD SCHMIDT Tech Beat Writer aschmidt@smu.edu
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Anthony Mora discussed racial and national identity at the U.S. Mexican Border on Thursday evening.
ALYSSA PARRISH Contributing Writer aparrish@smu.edu Racial and national identity in cities at the U.S. Mexican border was the topic of Anthony Mora’s lecture in the DeGolyer Library Thursday evening. Mora’s lecture, titled “Local
Borders: Two Towns and the Making of the U.S.-Mexico Boundary,” recounted the history of two small towns in southern New Mexico and the process they went through as the towns developed their nationality to an audience of close to 65. Las Cruces and La Mesilla, though only five miles apart, each picked a different country to pledge
allegiance to when the New Mexican border was first drawn. While La Mesilla insisted on remaining a strictly Mexican nationality, Las Cruces embraced America culture. The two towns have been at odds with each other in regard to the area’s nationality for several decades.
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Apple has hit its iPhone users with a lot of new technology in the past week. Following the release of the iPhone 5, Apple has introduced a new iOS 6 operating system boasting faster application programing and processing. The new Map App hoped to replace consumer favorite Google Courtesy of AP Maps but fell extremely short of Apple unveiled its iPhone 6 last Tuesday. expectations. A number of accuracy errors led to initial criticism of the Shakespeare, is nonexistent. St. the world. application. The Diaoyu Islands, Katherine’s Dock in London has Aldsworth Station, closed which are currently engaged in a been completely drained of water since 1904, is also listed as an open public transportation spot. territory dispute between China and filled with concrete. and Japan, appears on the map Cities are not the only victims of Airfield House in Ireland has been twice under both countries. In the faulty mapping by the app. Closed mistaken for an airport when it is United Kingdom, entire towns are retail stores, such as Woolworths, actually a private farm. Apple’s out of place or missing. Stratford- Electronics Boutique and Our own store in Sydney is in the upon-Avon, the birthplace of Price, are all given locations across wrong location.
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Salmon provides an ample amount of nourishment ALEXANDRA SPITZER Food Editor aspitzer@smu.edu Salmon is an excellent source of proteins, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins. The fish is filled with healthy fish oils that contribute to muscle and heart strengthening as well as the reduction of various diseases. Studies show that consuming the fatty acids that are abundant in salmon can help to live a longer and healthier life. These fish oils are not only prevalent in salmon, but can be found in other fish and dietary supplements as well. Although fish oil can be
obtained through vitamins and supplements, you can receive the same health benefits by incorporating foods that are high in fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids. The most common of these include albacore tuna, herring, mackerel, sardines, lake trout and of course salmon. More and more people have started to incorporate foods and supplements rich in fish oil into their diet as the healthy benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids have been raising more attention. Fish oil helps fight against numerous diseases. Some of
the diseases that fish oil fights against are cancer, diabetes, arthritis, AIDS and Alzheimer’s disease. Aside from treating these diseases, fish oil contains many benefits that are prevalent in every day life. According to the American Heart Association, research proves that omega 3 has shown to reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. The omega 3 found in fish oil reduces the risk of heart diseases and heart arrhythmias. It also lowers the level of bad cholesterol and increases the level of good cholesterol. Because of this, fish
oil is vital in treating heart strokes and avoiding numerous sudden cardiac deaths. As well as contributing to a healthy heart, fish oil aids with weight loss as it increases metabolism and fat burning during exercise. It also has been proven to improve immunity. Fish oil has been said to increase the body’s immunity and therefore helps to prevent colds, cough and flu. Omega-3 fatty acids play a key role in both weight loss and improved immunity as they contain cytokines and eicosanoids that are beneficial to the body.
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Fish oil and Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in various types of fish, such as salmon, and can also be consumed through dietary supplements.
Campus Events September 21 Homecoming Interest Meeting in Hughes-Trigg Student Center from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Meadows Symphony Orchestra with Guest Artist Kelly Markgraf in Owen Arts Center, Caruth Auditorium from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Try this recipe Bourbon-Glazed Salmon Ingredients 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons bourbon 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets Cooking spray 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted Preparation 1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. 2. Add fish to bag; seal. 3. Marinate in refrigerator 1 1/2 hours, turning occasionally. 4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. 5. Coat pan with cooking spray. 6. Add fish and marinade to pan; cook fish 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. 7. Place 1 fillet on each of 4 plates; drizzle each serving with about 2 teaspoons sauce. 8. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon green onions and 3/4 teaspoon sesame seeds.
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Other important properties that fish oil helps to treat are numerous nervous disorders. The Omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce depression, sadness, anxiety and numerous other disorders. As well as having multiple internal health benefits, fish oil is also beneficial to skin and hair care. By consuming the oil, poor and dry skin can be transformed to shiny and glowing as it helps in reducing a loss of moisture from the skin. Fish oil is also helpful for treating various skin diseases such as acne. The omega 3 is also effective in providing nourishment to hair follicles and contributing to hair growth. It also prevents hair loss and provides a bountiful supply of proteins that are necessary for hair growth. Because it is very rich in proteins, consuming fish helps to contribute to healthy hair as well as glowing skin. Fish oil is gaining increasing popularity for its countless health benefits and disease fighting properties. Try incorporating salmon and other types of fish to improve your diet. The fish oils and omega-3 fatty acids found in this power food will nourish your body and help you sustain a healthy, active lifestyle.
SATURDAY
September 22 Sleep in a Box beginning at midnight Gongora/Picasso: Graphic Poetry-in Meadows Museum from 10 a.m .- 5 p.m.
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September 23 Drawing with the Masters-- in Meadows Museum from 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Meadows Symphony Orchestra with Guest Artist Kelly Markgraf-- in Owen Arts Center, Caruth Auditorium from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
No fire or criminal incidents reported.
SEP TEMBER 18 6:54 p.m. Theft: Westscott Field. A student reported the theft of her wallet. Open.
SEP TEMBER 19 2:53 a.m. Possession of Fictitious License or ID: Fondren Library. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Office for possession of fictitious license. Closed. 4:17 p.m. Theft: Junkins Engineering Building. A staff member reported the theft of a power supply. Open.
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Tale of One City aims for inclusivity AMANDA PRESMYK Contributing Writer apresmyk@smu.edu
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The US-Mexico border and its migration flows has been a controversial political topic in the United States.
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“Mesilla’s changing fortunes through the nineteenth century can be linked to a concurrent change in the ways individuals imagined race in the nation,” Mora said. Throughout La Mesillia’s history, it experienced a shift from the popular Mexican national standard in the area, to the less popular town as Las Cruces grew due to its strong ties to American nationality, Mora said. To complicate this change, the citizens in the area began questioning their national identity and what their identity necessarily was. Confusion arose as citizens wrestled with whether they were racially or nationally identified as Mexican. “It was interesting how he showed how geographic place doesn’t determine the identity of people, even over and extended period of time,” Zak Adams, a SMU graduate
student studying history, said. Although the citizens in both Las Cruces and La Mesilla are U.S. citizens, many of the individuals did and still do take pride in their Mexican heritage. These citizen’s American nationality has not taken precedence, in their minds, over the Mexican nationalism that is still emphasized in their culture after all this time, according to Mora. Adams is interested in Mexican immigration as an area of historical study and found Mora’s lecture to be good and informative. Mora is currently an associate professor of history, American culture, and Latina/Latino studies at the University of Michigan. Mora received his Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. Before joining the University of Michigan faculty, Mora served on the history faculty at Texas A&M University. He was also a visiting scholar at the American Academy of
Arts and Sciences in Cambridge, Mass. Mora teaches courses on Mexican American history, Latina/o history, as well as the history of sexuality. Mora’s principal research interests focus on the historical construction of race, gender, and sexuality in the United States. The lecture was held in the Stanley Marcus Reading Room of the library. The room is normally locked as an archive reading room, but the library often opens the room for lectures, according to John Chavez. The lecture was proceeded by a reception open to all guests in attendance. Nearly 40 people came to the reception and had the opportunity to discuss Mora’s lecture topic or his recently published book. Several students came to the lecture and took notes as an opportunity to gain some extra credit.
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and an opportunity to experience authentic culture,” Colbert said. In addition to regular classes, many students participate in internships abroad. Others use the Engaged Learning program to complete research and study a particular subject abroad. Chriss recalled one student conducted
research on the Chinese school system while abroad. The study abroad program gives students far more than just an academic opportunity. Day trips, cultural experiences like flamenco dancing and festivals, homestays and speaking in the native tongue leave a lifetime impact on the students. Students
gain life experiences and knowledge that they couldn’t get in the classroom. “Studying abroad is much different than going on vacation,” Berk said. “It’s the best thing you can do for your education.” For more information, visit smu.edu/abroad.
Literary arts magazine Tale of One City showcases the many faces of Dallas through the creative voices of city high school students. Elizabeth Housewright was born and raised in Dallas. Housewright recalls some diversity at her high school, Lake Highlands, but said different ethnic and cultural groups tended to keep to themselves. Her Lake Highlands experience represents an issue that extends SPENCER J EGGERS/The Daily Campus far beyond classroom walls: the Dallas is often critiqued for its lack of culture, especially downtown. city of Dallas – large, diverse, and comprised of many distinct parts – suffers from the same Dallas] area faces” to “improve This year’s submission and cultural divides. the quality of life in the Big D.” publication cycle will culminate “Dallas is a place that needs By compiling the stories of with an awards ceremony on a bit of change. There [are] a high school students from across March 20, 2013, the opening lot of misunderstood cultures the metroplex, the magazine night of SMU’s annual and misunderstood people,” largely gives unheard voices Literary Fest. Winners of the the chance to say something annual competition receive Housewright said. A current first-year student meaningful about the Dallas they one-time college scholarships. at The Art Institute of Chicago, know. Tale of One City aims to Housewright’s winning piece left she believes much of that change open up the discussion about a lasting impact on many. can be achieved through art. the cultural divide in Dallas by “It was so poignantly and Last fall, as a high school senior, giving those voices a platform powerfully done that I still get Housewright exercised some from which to share their unique the good kind of chills thinking of that power by submitting perspectives and experiences. about it. In so few words, the a photography piece to a “Many people aren’t able to photographer was able to both scholarship competition held by imagine a life or a background identify many of the elements the literary publication Tale of that is not their own, and that we use to separate and by bringing disparate voices categorize other people, as well One City. She won. “Art is the expression of one’s together, Tale of One City can as unify us all as being human. I opinions, experiences and – not to show how even within a single feel like she was able to capture be dramatic – soul. There’s a lot city, city life is not uniform,” the spirit of the magazine of power in it,” she said. Julianna Bond, former Tale of perfectly,” Bond said. “Through all forms of creative One City operations chair said. For Carey and Smith, Tale of expression, Tale of One City looks SMU sophomore Meredith One City does more than just give to bridge the social, economic and Carey also serves as one of the out scholarships to promising racial gaps that separate us,” Tale magazine’s current co-directors. young artists. It offers everyone of One City Co-Director Dylan She says Tale of One City is the chance to learn about a side Smith said. looking to expand its efforts with of Dallas they may not even Founded by SMU alumni the third edition. For the first know exists. Rebecca Quinn Teresi and Drew time, the magazine will pursue “Dallas is not to be taken as Konow in 2010, Tale of One City publishing a printed edition for a homogeneous entity. Dallasites received its start as one of the public distribution. Additionally, need help acknowledging that university’s Big iDeas projects. the Tale of One City team plans the city is a colorful mix of According to the program website, to contact more high schools to experiences, perspectives, and Big iDeas at SMU awards grants extend the competition. The new stories that compliment each to students who wish to “research submission window will run from other and build the Dallas we all love,” Bond said. and address challenges [the Nov. 1, 2012 to Feb. 1, 2013.
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Technology causes us to lose sight of life BRAD RAY CONTRIBUTOR This week, I attended a concert at House of Blues and loved it. It wasn’t my first time at the House of Blues nor was it my first time seeing this band. The new element that made this experience unique was the sheer number of people recording the concert on their smart phones. It stunned me that people would pay money to go see a live performance of one of their favorite bands only to watch the show through the lens of a tiny phone screen. At one point, both members of both of the couples in front of me were recording the show in this way. I’m not really sure what the point behind that was, but clearly the ridiculousness of it escaped them. They carried on for several songs—arms held up awkwardly in front of them, eyes glued to pixels. If you feel like you’re missing out, I guarantee you that someone has recorded a live version of every song that was played by that band and posted it online for your viewing pleasure. I definitely enjoyed the concert, but I’d be lying if I said that the hundreds of bright LCD rectangles being held in the air weren’t distracting. The opening band was apparently annoyed by it too, because they gave everyone a specific time to take a hilariously posed “perfect concert pic for Twitter.” That satiated some of the fans, but even after that, many couldn’t resist filming the rest of the show. I would love to know how many people actually watch those videos ever again. Despite being an engineer, I am not a huge fan of the current pervasive state of technology. I hate having my phone with me all the time. I don’t feel the need to be instantly connected to everyone. I rarely take photos on my phone and don’t know that I’ve ever recorded a video. My experience at the concert seems to be indicative of a broader trend. People feel the need to catalogue and record every detail of their lives. People spend so much time and effort recording everything that they do that they forget to simply do things in the first place. The first thought after doing something fun or unique is never “Wow! That was awesome!” but rather “I need to post this photo of me on Facebook.” As Ferris Bueller famously said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Spend more time enjoying and experiencing life. If you can’t relive every exciting moment later through a phone screen replay, it will be okay. I promise.
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Chick-fil-A, which was under fire in recent months over its donation practices, recently stopped donating to anti-gay groups.
We can’t place sandwiches at a higher value than human life TIM WELCH Contributor twelch@smu.edu Until Wednesday, SMU’s SPECTRUM was planning on launching a 13-week boycott of the on-campus Chick-fil-A. As a member, I intended on participating in the boycott. However, on Wednesday morning, the company announced that it has stopped donating money to anti-gay hate groups, such as the Family Research Council and Exodus International. The donations were the cause of the LGBT community’s ire this summer. Chick-fil-A also issued a “Who We Are” internal memo declaring that its company tradition “is to treat every person with honor, dignity and respect – regardless of their belief, race, creed, sexual orientation or gender.” Obviously, this means that we succeeded. The LGBT community
won this particular battle against institutionalized corporate bigotry by taking a firm and public stand against it. We won by educating our friends, recruiting our allies and raising awareness. The nationwide boycott of Chick-fil-A was a good idea, and it worked. Now, in the wake of these events, we must reflect and consider how – and if – history will remember the past few months. I fully supported the boycott effort. When Dan Cathy’s statements about marriage equality went public, I didn’t think much of it; in fact I thought, of course – they’re a “Christian” company. Although soon after, the fact that Chick-fil-a donated millions to hate groups who support conversion therapy and the criminalization of homosexuality was publicized, and I was overcome with anger. “Who died and made Chickfil-A arbiter of the will of the Almighty?” I asked myself.
I was further enraged when conservative hotheads Mike Huckabee and Sarah Palin downplayed the issue at hand as a free speech debate and launched the infamous Chickfil-A Appreciation Day. How demeaning, indeed, to obfuscate the facts of the issue, and advocate a company that financially supports the attempted subjugation of a minority. Moreover, I felt alienated and betrayed when a friend or family member chose a sandwich over me. I felt pretty worthless to find out my value as a human being was less than $6 – the cost of a combo meal. Honestly, I didn’t have very high expectations of Spectrum’s boycott at this predominately red university in this predominately red state. I figured we would bring attention to an ignorant and indifferent student population, and I’d feel like I was being proactive.
I would have considered changing one opinion a phenomenal success. So when someone said to me that this intended boycott was “pointless and petty,” I knew it wasn’t. It is never pointless and petty to voice one’s opinion in a public forum. That’s the point of democracy. I respect this right for everyone. I even had a civil conversation with the religious protesters at Pride this past Sunday. I understand that many people just weren’t as passionate about this issue as I was – and that’s their choice. Not everyone can be a bleeding heart. What I want everyone to know is that gay people are simply people trying to live their lives as completely as anyone else. And no one – neither Chick-fil-A, nor any other group or individual – has a right to impede that. Welch is a sophomore majoring in accounting.
NYC ban on large sodas could set a dangerous precedent on government control of health care TREVOR THRALL Contributor tthrall@smu.edu What with all the turmoil occurring in the U.S. this past week, smaller news events are bound to have less of an impact on the public. While I am shaken by our foreign affairs and the hasty remarks made by government officials, there is an event of an entirely different nature that has me ready to take up my pitchfork. On Thursday, the New York City Board of Health voted to limit the amount of sugared beverages served in restaurants to 16 ounces. After reading this in The Dallas Morning News, my initial reaction was to make sure I hadn’t picked up the National Enquirer. I mean, really? In the United States of America? The land of the free? This law is appalling on so many levels. For starters, I could probably buy a car
with the money I’ve spent on Route 44 Vanilla Dr Peppers. I fully understand that nobody needs that much soda, but that’s the beauty of it. I am a human being with a brain and if I decide that I want to poison my body with 44 ounces of sweet artificially colored caramel goodness then I will. At least I finish my drink with the satisfaction that I was able to spend my money on what I wanted without having Big Brother breathing down my neck in the same fashion that my mother would if she had any idea I was consuming that much soda. But enough about me. Let’s put this in perspective. The government is just looking out for us, right? I can just hear Uncle Sam saying “you don’t know what’s best for you, child.” To which I would respond “you’re not my real dad!” in a fourteen-year-old manner. The truth of the matter is that we do know what’s best for us. I’ve never
met a person who was under the impression that liquefied sugar had any health benefits. There are just times that we really don’t care if it’s healthy or not. The government may believe this is a step in fighting obesity, but there would have to be a million other steps taken to actually make an impact. Do they not realize that the 16 ounces of soda is likely to be accompanied by a burger and fries? Or that the obese soda drinker may not even know what a treadmill looks like? The real kicker is that anyone can get a 2-liter bottle of Coke from the grocery store and drink the entire thing while sitting on the couch with a large pizza. Essentially, all the City of New York has done is thrown its weight around and harmed businesses that capitalize on selling industrial sized tubs of soda and venti soy lattes. That’s right, coffee lovers. I
hope the grande is enough to feed your addiction. On a more serious note, it is important to realize that we have given our government the right to regulate our daily affairs by accepting universal health care with open arms. We are on a very slippery slope. We accept its health care and it has access to how we maintain our health. A smaller portion of soda is really not a huge deal, but whatever happens next might be. There is no way that reducing the serving sizes of soda is going to make an impact on the obesity epidemic considering all of the other factors. If you want to go home and drink a melted stick of butter, you better do it while you can. Who knows how long it will be before we’re all on the same meal plan. Thrall is a sophomore majoring in journalism.
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Ray is a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. He can be reached for comment at bray@smu.edu.
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FRIDAY ■ SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 VOLLE YBALL
SMU enters conference 0-1; to host East Carolina, Marshall over weekend
Champion but young team off to strong start with freshman stars CHRISTOPHER SAUL Contributing Writer csaul@smu.edu
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SMU women’s volleyball team plays against Auburn on Sept. 8 in Moody Coliseum. The team lost, 3-0.
MATTHEW COSTA mcosta@smu.edu DEMETRIO TENIENTE dteniente@smu.edu The Mustangs (3-10 and 0-1 in Conference USA) did not start off its conference play the way the team wanted, losing 3-1 at Tulsa Wednesday night. After dropping the opening set, the Mustangs evened the match in the second after several heroic efforts by senior Olivia Bailey and sophomore Carla Armstrong. Bailey and Armstrong had impressive evenings, accounting for 12 of the team’s 42 total kills to go with 29 digs. Bailey also added 31 assists to gain a third double-double on
the season. SMU was down 11-8 before rallying to tie the score at 17-17. Tulsa tried to counter but the Mustangs were able to hold the team off for the 26-24 set victory. The third set played out very similarly to the second, as the Golden Hurricanes and the Mustangs battled back-and-forth with each team gaining leads that couldn’t be held. The Mustangs would fight back from a 23-17 hole, but a final kill by Tulsa put SMU down in the match 2-1 and on the brink of defeat. No drama was left for the fourth set as the Golden Hurricanes ended the
match quickly. The Mustangs could not overcome Tulsa’s quick start and lost 25-8. The team headed into that first conference match at Tulsa after the Oklahoma Invitational last weekend. In the tournament, the Mustangs finished 1-2. The team fell 3-0 to both New Mexico and Oklahoma. The lone five-set victory was against Arkansas-Little Rock. In the fifth and final set SMU scored seven straight points to overcome a five point deficit taking a 10-8 lead and never looking back. In the game, four SMU players had at least 10 kills—Caroline Young (20), Courtney Manning
(16) and freshmen Abbey Bybel (15) and Cailin Bula (13). Young also recorded her 500th career block against the Sooners becoming the second to do so in team history and seventh in Conference USA. She is 28 blocks away from breaking Kendra Kahanek’s 2009 SMU record of 530. The loss in Tulsa Wednesday sent SMU to a 0-1 start in conference play, but the Mustangs will have a chance to quickly gather itself as the team returns to the friendly confines of Moody Coliseum on Friday at 7 p.m. to host East Carolina. The match will be the first of two over the weekend as SMU also plans host to Marshall at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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The women’s cross country team is off to a great start after winning two of its first three meets of the year. The team is making a strong return after winning the Conference USA [C-USA] Championship last year. The team took victories in both the University of Texas Arlington [UTA] season opener and the Ken Garland Invite at the University of North Texas [UNT] after placing second at the Baylor Invitational in Waco. Freshman Karoline Skatteboe led the team in the first two meets at Baylor and UTA. She received C-USA Athlete of the Week for her first place finish at Baylor. Another freshman, Ashlee Powers, led the team to the win at UNT with a personal record of 17:03 in her first collegiate 5k. “Ashlee [Skatteboe] trained hard this summer and it is really showing how strong she is in her races,” coach Cathryn Casey said. Skatteboe placed 18th in the 3000-meter at the World Junior Championships this summer. Skatteboe, Shanoah Souza and Caitlin Keen also ran personal records at UTA and UNT. SMU held five of the top 10 spots in the last two meets also. “Souza was one of the best 3200-meter runners in the country in high school and looks to make a big impact for the team during her freshman year,” Casey said. The team has worked hard all summer, training individually in preparation for this season. “Keen came back this fall in excellent shape,” Casey said. “She is focused and determined and looks to be a real contributor for us this season.” This upcoming campaign shows remarkable promise even though the ladies will have to cope with the graduation of the phenomenal Silje Fjortoft, who led the Mustangs last year. With her departure, the
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Mustangs have taken to a “pack” style of racing, wherein the team runs in close proximity to one another in order to provide an emotional and physical boost. The young team, which consists of five new runners and six veterans, faces stiff competition from the Horned Frogs of Texas Christian University [TCU] as well as other regional rivals, such as Baylor, UTA, and UNT. The toughest competition in the region will come from TCU, who has a both a solid team and a star runner with Fjortoftlike qualities. The schedule will pick up in the following weeks as the Mustangs depart on a tour of America that includes a stop at the Notre Dame Invitational on Sept. 27. “These first few meets are just to see where we are and what we need to work on,” Casey said. “The main part of the season begins when we travel to Notre Dame next weekend to compete against some of the nation’s best teams.” The fall schedule also includes the Oct. 12 Chili Pepper Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark., the C-USA Championships in Mississippi on Oct. 27, and the NCAA Regionals on Nov. 8, which are also in Fayetteville, Ark. this year. Should the Lady Mustangs place well enough, the team will meet the toughest competition in cross country at the NCAA Championship on Nov. 15 in Kentucky. The women’s cross country team looks forward to reaping the fruits of its hard work this season. “We don’t take time off,” sophomore Kaitlyn Thomas said “We train all year, so this means a lot to us.” Thomas’ coach shares her enthusiasm. “I feel this young team is one of the best we have had,” Casey said. “They may be young, but they aren’t afraid to compete hard and give everything they have for the team.”
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FRIDAY ■ SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 FILM
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Compliance tells a horror story inspired by true events.
Nightmares come true in ‘Compliance’ CHASE WADE A&E Editor cdwade@smu.edu Courtesy of Open Roads Films
Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Brian Taylor in “End of Watch.” The film adopts two different camera aspects as it tells the story of two cops wanted by thugs.
New twist on classic cop versus criminal tale in ‘End of Watch’ MEREDITH CAREY Contributing Writer mbcarey@smu.edu David Ayers is no stranger to law enforcement dramas. After all, he did pen the screenplays for Training Day, S.W.A.T., and Dark Blue. However, Ayers’ latest film, End of Watch, is much more than just a traditional police procedural drama. The film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña, tells the story of two Los Angeles Police Department cops who patrol the crime-plagued neighborhood of South Central. The partners find drugs, guns, money and more, uncovering the extensive human-trafficking and
narcotics operation of a Mexican cartel. Conveniently, Officer Taylor is taking a filmmaking class during this discovery and films part of the proceeding events. This found footage aesthetic makes the film seem realistic, adding to the seemingly improvised casual and comedic car banter the two partners share. Switching quickly from friendly humor to grim and tragic crimes, the film articulately portrays the range of emotions police officers feel daily. Gyllenhaal plays his most genuine role to date. Whether enraged, overwhelmed, or distraught, Gyllenhaal never breaks character. Peña, a seasoned silver screen
cop, is the true star of the movie as he emotionally connects with the audience through his character’s love life and connection with the terror of the drug lords. Unexpectedly, the mockumentary-style of End of Watch provides Gyllenhaal and Peña with the opportunity to effortlessly display the chemistry commonly found between law enforcement partners. Particular scenes filmed inside the cop cars are side-splittingly funny, providing the needed levity from the gruesome calls they must answer while on watch. In addition to Taylor’s personal footage, the film is interspersed with police camera recordings,
neighborhood montages and gangs’ personal footage, creating an innovative point of view throughout the movie. End of Watch portrays the reality of cops lives, the risk, reward and yes, even the boredom. With an unflinching look into the dangerous South Central neighborhood of Los Angeles, Ayers, Gyllenhaal and Peña paint a portrait of reality that can be replicated in any city in the United States. In the narrative introduction, Gyllenhaal’s character says it all, “Behind my badge is a heart like yours.” End of Watch hits theaters nationwide Friday.
Ripped from the headlines, Compliance tells the true story of the lengths one fast food manager goes to comply with authority. When a no-nonsense cop calls into a suburban fast food restaurant claiming that Becky, a young employee played by Dreama Walker, has stolen a large amount of money from a customer, the store’s manager Sanda, played stiocly by Ann Dowd is forced to confine Becky into the store’s back room and take orders from the faux police force. The events in Complaince quickly escalate as Sandra and company fall deeper into
the criminal’s mind games and ultimately hold Becky against her will. When Compliance first screened for test audeinces, there were multiple reports of numerous walk outs. Considering the shocking (and true) events that Becky undergoes while being held captive at work, one can understand audience frustration. As today’s horror movies diminish into cliched odes to the genre’s better years, Compliance proves that a true story can scare more than any demon-possessed teen can. Compliance opens at the Angelika Dallas Friday.
AWARDS WATCH Tune into television’s biggest night as the stars come out for the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards this Sunday at 6 p.m. on ABC. Follow our Arts & Entertainment Editor Chase Wade (@chasewadetweets) for live updates during the broadcast and visit smudailycampus.com for a recap on Monday.