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Speakers challenge Darwin’s theory

NEWS BRIEFS

The ‘good times rolled’ at the 35th talent show On Saturday, SMU students, faculty, friends and family gathered to watch the 35th annual talent show. Audience members witnessed 14 acts in McFarlin Auditorium, five of which were group acts and the remainder of which were individual and duos. A variety of talent was seen, ranging from musical numbers to a “glowing” dance. Alexa Engel, who sang “I Dreamed a Dream,” and Julian Spearman, who played keyboard over a background of mixed beats, tied for second runner-up in the individual category and earned a prize of $100. The first runner-up was David Cueva, who received $150 for his acoustic and vocal performance of “Crash into Me” by Dave Matthews Band and “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz. Matthew Bolanos was the $250 winner of the individual category for his performance entitled “Dance in the Dark.” Southern Gentlemen, an acapella group that sang “In the Still of the Night,” won $100 for second runner-up in the group category. The first runner-up, winning $150, was STUDY ABROAD, a band that played and sang “Jump” by Van Halen and “Are You Gonna Be my Girl” by Jet. Mustang Mavericks, the only country dance team at SMU, walked away with the first place prize of $250. By the end of the show, the crowd was on their feet and clapping, thanks to Daniel Shnider, a member of STUDY ABROAD.

Hyundai set to recall vehicles Hyundai will have to recall almost 140,000 Sonata sedans, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Sunday. The problem is rooted in the steering column components in certain 2011 Sonata Sedans. The components have the possibility of being improperly assembled or loose, causing drivers to experience trouble steering. The car was manufactured from Dec. 2009 to Sept. 2010.

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The State Fair of Texas is open Sept. 24 - Oct.17 and is being held at Fair Park. Tickets are $15 at the gate.

Big Tex, fried indulgence returns By TAYLOR ADAMS News Editor tadams@smu.edu

The voice of Big Tex booms from the center of Fair Park. Mustard spreads on the sides of corndogs. Powdered sugar dusts the tops of funnel cakes. Rides throw their passengers upside down. And fried Frito pie makes its way to the mouths of fried-fare lovers. The Texas State Fair is here again this fall, continuing to bring in crowds just as it did in its first fair in 1886. Some rain dumped on the fair’s first Saturday, but crowds still made their way to Fair Park for their annual fried food decadence and oversized game prizes.

Down the Midway, signs on stands advertise their various fried items: oreos, butter, bacon and cheesecake—just to name a few. Aly Christensen, sophomore business major, made an effort to find the fried goods. “I wanted to make sure I tried as much of the fried food as I could since that’s one of the many reasons the fair is so popular to go in the first place,” she said. “However, among the things I tried, the fried pizza was the best.” Christensen even managed to try this year’s winner for best fried food: fried beer topped with cheese. “Among the many fried items I tried,

the fried beer was the most interesting,” she said. “It was one of the most interesting things I have ever tried, but it wasn’t a big hit amongst my family. They all thought it was heinously disgusting.” Looking even higher above these signs are dangling lifts, pulling passengers for a bird’s eye view of the park. Of course, whether it’s aglow at night or just turning its star in the afternoon, the Texas Star Ferris Wheel catches attendees’ eyes, cameras’ lenses and riders’ coupons. On the other side of the Midway,

See FAIR on page 3

The screening of “Darwin’s Dilemma” on Thursday evening in the Hughes-Trigg Theater generated a lively discussion on the Darwinian Evolutionary theory. The documentary film brought a large crowd to the student center. Charles Darwin, an English naturalist, published his theory of evolution in his 1859 book “Origin Species.” According to Darwin, human, animal and plant life descended from a common ancestor through a process called “natural selection.” Beneficial mutations were passed from generation to generation, known as survival of the fittest, resulting in entirely different creatures over time. The documentary shows the origin of life according to Darwin with a running commentary posing contrasting questions on this evolutionary process. While some who study geology believe in the Cambrian explosion, in which animals did not evolve from small organisms but were created by a 60-millionyear long explosion, Darwin

thought otherwise. The film cites the existence of the other animal types in the fossil record, dating back to the Pre-Cambrian period. The speakers stated that Darwin realized that the Pre-Cambrian fossil evidence did not support his theory of gradual, step-by-step evolutionary development but hoped that future generations of scientists would make the discoveries necessary to validate his ideas. Moderated by Stephen Meyer, author of “Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design,” renowned biologists Douglas Axe, Richard Sternberg, Jonathan Wells and Paul Nelson presented new evidence from molecular biology, genetics and related fields that challenged Darwin’s theory. They cited population genetics and combinatorial problems as some of the major developments negating Darwin’s theory. The speakers stated that PreCambrian fossil discoveries in the last century have continued to raise more questions than answers, noting that 90 percent of earth’s fossils date back to the Pre-Cambrian era— the period that Darwin’s step-by-step evolution

See DARWIN on page 3

FOOTBALL

TCU Horned Frogs leave SMU unfried By EJ HOLLAND

Associate Sports Editor eholland@smu.edu

The No. 4 ranked TCU Horned Frogs kept their undefeated streak alive after an early scare from rival SMU in the “Battle for the Iron Skillet” Friday night at the Gerald J. Ford Stadium in front of a record crowd of 35,481. “That was an emotional rivalry,” TCU head Coach Gary Patterson said. “We came here and took SMU’s best shots; we outscored them in the second half, and I’m very happy with my team.” SMU head Coach June Jones was proud of the support the Mustangs received from fans. A sea of red piled into the stadium to see one of SMU’s biggest games in recent history, which was nationally televised on ESPN. “It was fun to see the energy from the boosters and the fans in the stadium that hasn’t been here in a long time, and that was worth all of it,” he said. Unfortunately, the Mustangs came up short of pulling a monumental upset, but Jones felt his team played well. “I thought we did some good things, but they’re a very good team,” Jones said. “When you play against

that team, you have to make plays when you have chances to make plays. They kind of wore us down.” SMU quarterback Kyle Padron and wide receiver Aldrick Robinson picked up right where they left off last week. The dynamic duo connected on a 23-yard touchdown to give the Mustangs a shocking 7-0 lead over the Horned Frogs midway through the first quarter. SMU running back Zach Line was a real powerhouse on the 88-yard scoring drive, contributing two big runs of 15 and 21 yards. The Horned Frogs answered back with a first quarter touchdown of their own. Running back Matthew Tucker plunged in from two yards out to tie the game, 7-7. TCU quarterback Andy Dalton finally got into his rhythm after finding tight end Evan Frosch for a 31-yard pass play to get the drive started. Dalton also threw a 25-yard completion to wide receiver Jeremy Kerley to set TCU up for the score. Early in the second quarter, the stingy Horned Frog defense wreaked havoc when TCU defensive end Stansly Maponga injured Padron on a third-down sack. Padron appeared to have suffered a shoulder injury and

received immediate attention on the sideline. “[Padron] took a lot of hits tonight,” Jones said. “He showed his

toughness–he’s tough enough to play against the big boys.” The TCU offense returned the favor by taking nearly seven minutes off the

clock with a 70-yard touchdown drive that included two fourth down

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SMU kicker Matt Szymanski pursues TCU runningback Jeremy Kerley as Kerley returns Szymanski’s kickoff for 83 yards. TCU won the game 42-24.

• Monday, September 27, 2010

Health & Fitness

Training to be a Upcoming stars of modern gladiator your diet plan By JOVIN LIM

Health & Fitness Editor sylim@smu.edu

The modern gladiator is not one that bears brass knuckles or carries a shield. Instead, he or she will be donned appropriately in sportswear and a pair of grass-gripping shoes. In two weeks, I will be participating in Camp Gladiator’s annual Gladiator Arena that will be held right here, in Dallas. It is a grueling 300-meter obstacle course that includes a 20-foot vertical cargo net climb, a nine-foot wall that must be scaled and ascending monkey bars. How did obstacle courses come into being? Obstacle courses, like the Standard Obstacle Course (SOC) used in boot camps, physically condition military soldiers for combat. The limited time puts the mind under duress, similar to conditions during war. Outdoor obstacle courses are also pockmarked with mud puddles and large holes and are usually quite messy.

On television, shows like “Ninja Warrior” (also known as “Sasuke” in Japan) and “Gladiator” are the staples of a young man’s viewing schedule. We take thrills in watching others fail, and more importantly, we aspire to be that athlete who excels. In terms of physical training, it’s best to focus on moving your body weight instead of sheer strength. Trust me, that bench press is not going to be helpful when you’re crawling under a barbed-wire net. Instead, focus on your stamina through interval training and physical conditioning (push-ups and pulls-ups). Morevover, it’s about mental toughness. Challenge yourself, and the sheer fact that you’ll succeed should be all the motivation you need. So do you dare? Try your hand at the Camp Gladiator’s Arena Oct. 9 at Anderson Bonner Park. Registration is limited to the first 1,000 people, and information can be found at www. campgladiator.com.

By JOVIN LIM

Health & Fitness Editor sylim@smu.edu

It’s official. As of Sept. 22, it is the fall season in North America. Say goodbye to your blackberries and cantaloupes, and say hello to these seasonal fruits and vegetables of the winter. 1. Apples I didn’t want to do anything boring, but who can forget the American staple, apples? High in dietary fiber and antioxidant compounds, satisfying for a low calorie count and just plain delicious, the firmness of an apple enables it to be used in a variety of ways. Use it in baking, cooking or simply on-the-go. 2. Kiwis You either hate them or love them. With a mouth-puckering tartness, kiwis are generally associated with New Zealand and strange-looking birds. But did you

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Hot Mustang of the Week spotlights students on campus and how we’re keeping fit and looking good. At the end of the semester, we will vote for the Hottest Mustang on Campus. So you think you have the looks? Send a short summary and a headshot to sylim@smu.edu! Our first interviewee this week is Alex Bjornnes, a freshman in business from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Daily Campus: What does fitness mean to you? Bjornnes: Fitness is something

that I used to dread, but I began going to yoga every day a few years ago and it changed how I viewed everything in my day. I think with fitness, you have to do what you enjoy. I don’t love running, so instead, I’ll do interval training with exercises that I can interchange each time I work out to keep it interesting. The Daily Campus: What are you wearing? Bjornnes: I’m a huge fan of lululemon because they truly make fashionable workout wear that is both functional and fashion-foreword. I can wear it to work out and then run errands after. Currently, I’m wearing the lululemon Inner Strength tank in

WORK OUT of the week

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know that the kiwi is a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin E and a small amount of vitamin A? Feeling stopped up? With a high level of dietary fiber, kiwis are also known to have a mild laxative effect. Try eating it un-peeled the next time you pick one up at the store, as much of its nutrition is under the thin layer of skin. 3. Pears Pears are a great source of fiber and vitamin C. Have you ever wondered why pears have always been the preferred choice for infants? It’s because they have very low levels of allergens and are highly recommended for those who suffer from allergies. With a sweet overtone, pears have always been a perfect pairing with cheeses and crackers. Its firm tone also makes it great for culinary uses, like baking (tart pie) and cooking (poached pears in wine).

Hot Mustang of The Week By DARBY RADCLIFFE

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Oasis with Wunder Under crops and Nike Cross Train shoes. The Daily Campus: What is your favorite work-out activity? Bjornnes: I am a huge yoga fan and practice all different types. My favorite is called Sculpt, which is a combo of hot yoga and lightweights. The guys think it’s a sissy workout, but the men who do it usually can’t stay the whole class and many of them are seasoned runners and bodybuilders. The yoga moves at a fast pace in a room of about 100 degrees and you use lightweights to DARBY RADCLIFFE/The Daily Campus use every muscle in your body. I love that it’s cardio with yoga all in one The Hot Mustang of the Week, Alex Bjorrnes, exercises on the Boulevard. mixed with great music!

1. Bend knees slightly and bend over bar with back straight.

3. Pull bar to upper waist. Return until arms are extended and shoulders are stretched forward. Repeat.

2. Grasp bar with wide overhand grip.

Notes: Be sure to keep your torso horizontal and your knees bent to keep a straight back. Adjusting the your grip with an overhand or underhand hold engages different muscles in your back.

Calf raises 1. Stand on any raised surface such as stairs or a book.

2. Start with your heels down as far as possible in a good stretch. Rise up onto the balls of your feet and squeeze, moving only at the ankles.

Notes: To work the inside of your calves, set your feet farther apart and rise up onto the inside balls of your feet. To work the outside, set your feet in close and rise up on the outside balls of your feet. Do not turn your toes in or out as this puts an unnatural stress on the knees.

Police Reports SEPTEMBER 24 1:52 a.m. Sigma Chi House: An officer responded to a fire alarm. University Park Fire Department responded and cleared the house. Closed. 2:02 a.m. Mary Hay Hall: A student was referred to the Student Conduct Office for underage drinking. Closed.

3:04 a.m. McElvaney Hall/6000 Bishop Blvd. A police officer reported damaged ceiling tiles. Open. 3:43 a.m. Phi Delta Theta House: A police officer responded to a fire alarm. University Park Fire Department responded and cleared the house. Closed.

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fails to explain. The panel discussion was followed by a question and answer session. Josh Seymour, business major from Cox School of Business, found the discussion informative. “We can have a positive future if we can convince people that Darwin’s [theory] is just a theory like any other and not a fact,” Seymour said. Udoka Omenukor, SMU engineering major, stated that she learned a lot during the lecture. “I did not understand the evolution theory,” she said. “This has helped me understand beyond the basics. It

is not good enough to say that the explosion caused all existence.” Juan Terrazas, a member of PULSE, a campus ministry, found the talk interesting. He said that he was in a better position to compare Darwin’s evolution theory to the biblical explanation of the beginning of life. “I believe that God is the creator of life. I don’t see how something can originate from cells. There has to be someone that created us, a higher power,” Terrazas said. He added that different animals functioned differently from fish in the sea.

“This building didn’t just come about, it had to be constructed,” he said. Jerret Sykes, director of PULSE and Victory Campus Ministries, said he organized the event to re-connect conversation on where we came from, bringing about conversation on the meaning of life. While the speakers attempted to persuade their large crowd, they mentioned that paleontologists still continue to search for links to find the missing transitional forms.

MUSTANG SPIRIT

Record-breaking attendance The Gerald J. Ford Stadium was packed on Friday with a record breaking 35,481 attendees, according to ESPN. The previous record of attendance was set in 2009 with 34,749 attendees when SMU played Stephen F. Austin. Although

the game ended in a loss for the Mustangs, fans loved the energy in the stadium. “It was awesome to finally see the crazy school spirit and fan support that inspires our football team,” Andrew Nelson, a junior mechanical

engineering major, said. “I hope the fan support gets even better.” Bethany Mackingtee, a junior political science major, agreed. “The atmosphere at the game was amazing! I could tell it helped boost the football teams energy,” she said.

FAIR: fried food still a favorite CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

brave fair-goers are thrown upsidedown, spun to the sides of chairs and lifted higher than the Fletcher’s corn dogs’ sign. Many of the 70 amusement rides have more people watching the rides from below than experiencing them from the seats. And every so often, a smell far less alluring than the funnel cakes drifts over. Not too far away are longhorns, a giraffe, llamas and goats—lots of goats. All of these small to oversized quadrupeds are presented to visitors. They’re also a part of the fair’s early days. For those who want to spend money on something other than cheese-covered potato chips, the fair offers even more: belt buckles, nail art, teeth whitening, purses, Tempur-Pedic mattresses, car magnets reading “I love my Maltese,”

and even a ceramic plate that grates garlic. The goods and services available at the fair may seem random, but the tables keep visitors. The teeth whitening gets some looks of doubt by passerby’s, while other services may be more popular for some. Mustard dripping off your corndog could make the shoe cleaning necessary. For more to see but less to spend, venturing to the crafts building may be of interest. Over 7,000 creative art entries make their ways to the fair’s judges. And the winners for photographs, hand-woven Christmas stockings and canned fruit are just some of the spectacles to take in inside. Of course, the hand-carved butter sculpture is a work of art visitors probably won’t be able to miss.

The fair’s Main Stage is featuring a number of performers this fall, including Mat Kearney, the Eli Young Band, the Pointer Sisters and Collective Soul. Texans and SMU students have been going to the fair for years. Christensen made her way there for the first time this past Saturday. “I got to see more of Texas culture,” she said. “I’ve yet to really venture out of the SMU ‘bubble,’ so it was nice to see more of what Texas is all about.” With all of the food, goods, games, admissions and parking, the fair typically brings in $350 million in its 24-day run. This year’s fair is running through Oct. 17. General admission at the gate is $15 or $12.95 at bigtex. com.

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To the Editor of The Daily Campus: Earlier this year, near the start of the spring semester, a massive earthquake struck the Caribbean island nation of Haiti. Collection boxes sprung up around the SMU campus for SMU’s Heart Beats for Haiti. As students prepared to flood campus in anticipation of the fall 2010 semester, flooding ravaged the Central Asian nation of Pakistan. The floods left 1,500 dead and up to 20 million people homeless. Among those now living in camps for IDPs, or Internally Displaced Persons, there are over 100,000 children at risk of death by starvation and a total of eight million people at risk due to diseases and food shortages. With at least 894,000 homes damaged or washed away and over 20 million people affected, the United Nations has declared the flooding in Pakistan and the resulting aftermath the largest natural disaster in modern history. Does SMU’s heart not beat for Pakistan too? According to the United States Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development there are several ways to help. You can text the word “SWAT” to 50555 to make a $10 donation to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. You can text “FLOOD” to 27722 to give $10 to the U.S. State Department’s Pakistan Flood Relief Fund. Additional ways can be found at http://www.usaid.gov/ pakistanflooding/ and http://www.interaction.org/ crisis-list/interaction-members-respond- floods-pakistan. Two excellent organizations I personally recommend are Mercy Corps, http://www.mercycorps.org/ peteo039farrell/blog/21979, and Episcopal Relief and Development, http://www.er-d.org/PakistanReliefAugust2010. Yes, Haiti is still struggling and still needs our help, but Pakistan needs our help too. Let our hearts beat for Haiti and Pakistan. Jan Anderson SMU 2012

Republicans reveal cannibalistic tendencies

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News from around the world ASIA-PACIFIC

Japan rejects China’s demand for formal apology: Earlier this month, Zhan Qixiong was arrested in Japan after his trawler collided with two Japanese patrol vessels near disputed islands in the East China Sea. After his release, the Chinese foreign ministry issued a statement reiterating its “strong protest” and what it called its “indisputable” claim to the islands. Prosecutors in Japan said their decision to release the captain was based on the deepening rift between Beijing and Tokyo.

Are Tea Party candidates causing civil strife within the Republican party? STAFF

What do Republicans have in common with the Donner Party? I would think very little, but Tim Kaine, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, disagrees. According to Kaine, Republicans, like the most Nathaniel French infamous of American cannibals, have resorted to eating their own. “What we’re seeing in the Republican Party is that they invited the Tea Party in and it’s turning into the Donner Party, in some instances, because they’re turning the energy and the ferocity against each other,” Kaine told The Huffington Post. OK then. Kaine isn’t the first to make this point. It seems like every time I go to The New York Times’s website, there’s a story about the battle between the

SOUTH ASIA

Pakistani Minister for Defense resigns: Former Prime Minister Abdul Qayum Jatoi told journalists Saturday that the Pakistani army was provided with funds to defend the country, not to get involved in political assassinations. There has been speculation in the media that the Pakistani military would move against the civilian government, which was widely criticized for its handling of the recent floods. Israeli Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani summoned him to explain his remarks and a short time later, Mr. Jatoi resigned.

EUROPE

New UK Labor Party Leader sets agenda: Ed Miliband has said the Labor Party will not “lurch to the left” under his leadership and rejected claims he will be in thrall to the unions. Mr. Miliband was energy and climate change secretary in the previous government under Gordon Brown. He agreed “some public sectors workers would have lost their jobs” if Labor had not lost the general election. But he also suggested he would adopt a more “cautious” approach on cutting the deficit than former Labor chancellor Alistair Darling, with more emphasis on tax increases than spending cuts.

LATIN AMERICA

Venezuelan President Chavez faces opposition: Opposition parties are set to take back seats from the governing United Socialist Party (PSUV) of President Hugo Chavez in the upcoming election. The opposition is hoping to end Mr. Chavez’s domination of parliament since he became president nearly 12 years ago. The opposition kept its campaign narrowly focused on issues of crime and the rising cost of living.

US & CANADA Obama condemns Iran President’s UN speech: President Barack Obama described President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s speech that most people believe the U.S. government was behind the 9/11 attacks as “hateful” and “offensive.” The Iranian leader suggested the U.S. government could have “orchestrated the attack to reverse the declining American economy, and its grips on the Middle East, in order to save the Zionist regime in Israel. His speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday triggered a walkout. 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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Republican Party establishment—whatever that means—and the Tea Party. Everyone seems to agree that the cadre of extremely conservative candidates the Tea Party has helped nominate will hurt Republican chances in the midterms. I don’t know how this narrative got started, but it’s just plain wrong. Tea Party activists, along with many Republican voters, are reacting against a party leadership that no longer seems to stand for anything. There was a time when the Republican Party defended core conservative principles and a limited federal government. But somewhere along the way, it gave that up and started interfering more and more in people’s private lives. George W. Bush left a legacy of huge deficit spending, government bailouts and an overly aggressive foreign policy. John Boehner and Mitch McConnell haven’t done much to change that.

Many Republicans no longer identify with their party. So, when the Tea Party starts talking about the issues that matter to them—lower taxes, smaller government and fiscal responsibility—they respond. Conservative candidates like Marco Rubio aren’t a danger to the Republican Party; they’re a boon. A party that doesn’t stand for anything won’t win elections. One that fields candidates with a clear message and strong convictions will. Tim Kaine can make all the jokes he wants about the Tea Party. He can convince himself that they’re all just crazy ideologues no one will vote for. When those crazy ideologues beat Kaine’s candidates in November, they won’t be laughing. They’ll be too busy governing. Nathaniel French is a senior theater major. He can be reached for comment at nfrench@smu.edu.

To give or not to give?

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West Bank settlers urged to show building restraints: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Jewish settlers to show restraint after the 10-month ban on West Bank construction expired on Sunday. Palestinian officials have threatened to quit the talks if settlement building proceeds. Correspondents say any resumption of construction is likely to be small in scale, as most projects will require approval from Israel’s defense ministry. Nearly half a million Jews live in more than 100 settlements built since Israel’s 1967 occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem. They are held to be illegal under international law, although Israel disputes this.

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It begins with the uncomfortable eye contact. You are in your car at a stoplight, or perhaps you are walking into a store. All attempts to avoid are futile— you know what is coming. Another human being looks you in the eye and asks Rebecca Quinn if you have a dollar to spare. You freeze—should you say “yes” or “no, thank you?” Do you even have any change? You don’t usually carry cash. Is it safe to take out your wallet? Even more difficult are the ugly questions you ask yourself: Why should I be the one to give this person change? What do I owe him or her? Where are they going to spend this money—on drugs or booze? What about homeless shelters, soup kitchens, welfare or social security? Shouldn’t someone else be responsible for this? Maybe you say “yes” and hand over a few coins. Or maybe you politely apologize and continue on your way. Either way, it is, for most of us, an

awkward situation. But does it have to be? Navigating city streets with friends, I have come across this scenario countless times. Yet, no matter whom I am with, never once have I seen someone handle such a situation with ease. We all act nervous, frightened and often overly apologetic. We avoid looking directly at the person to soften the blow. Are we perhaps ashamed of our inability or unwillingness to give? The paradox arises when we look at charity, community service and philanthropy. This campus is alive with students who donate their time and talents to help those in need. We give to charity organizations without hesitation. We raise thousands upon thousands for funds and foundations which provide opportunities and support to the poor. But to give to them directly presents a problem. Is it a lack of trust between the “haves” and “have-nots?” Why are we so attached to the idea of letting someone else, someone “responsible,” take care of our charity dollars? You likely won’t miss that dollar an hour later, no matter how it is spent. Because even when you write a check to charity, the money is diluted, siphoned

off to take care of administrative costs and other inevitabilities. Only some of your money reaches its intended recipients, often to the exclusion of some who are in desperate need. The reality is that those who give directly to a beggar on the street and those who give to a charity are faced with the exact same uncertainties. In both cases, there is no real way to determine how your money is spent. In the end, it is a matter of trust. So should we trust the poor, trust the providers, or trust our instincts? We only have so much to give. During the past week I was approached three times for spare change. Not once did I give, perhaps out of fear or perhaps out of avarice. Honestly, I am not quite sure why. I am certain, however, that next time, whether I choose to give or to withhold, it will be with confidence and compassion rather than a half-attempted, evasive and nervous smile. Rebecca Quinn is a senior art history, Spanish and French triple major. She can be reached for comment at rquinn@smu.edu.

Perry performs poorly, loses votes EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

This Friday, Rick Perry lost my vote. Why? Because I had the unique opportunity to hear him speak, or should I say make a fool of himself, to a small, but extremely attentive group. He was the luncheon speaker at the National Jessica Huseman Editorial Writers Conference, which was held this past weekend at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas. This is a particularly relevant group, considering Perry’s refusal to sit for editorial boards since the beginning of the campaign. This, arguably, was his chance to redeem himself in front the audience that he has snubbed since he hit the campaign trail. Did he take advantage of the opportunity? Absolutely not. After a 20 minute speech that did nothing but bullet point the details of Texas’ superiority to other states, he told the audience that he had “no time” to answer questions. All of us would have understood his busy schedule, if that were actually the case. Instead of rushing off to his next event, he worked the room for 20 minutes and did a camera interview in front of all of us. Clearly he had time for questions he could monitor, but not questions from an audience that might challenge him.

The president of the National Conference of Editorial Writers sent Perry a letter detailing how unhappy we were with his behavior. When his office got word of this, their response was that Perry wanted to spend time answering questions from the people of Texas, not from editorial writers from across the nation. But is Perry answering questions from the people of Texas? I would argue no. News organizations are the ones that give information to the people of this state, and his refusal to talk to them in any real capacity prevents a legitimate flow of information. Additionally, his flat-out refusal to debate also makes it hard to believe that he wants to make himself open to the queries of Texas voters. He says that his refusal to debate is because Bill White won’t release his tax records from the time he spent at an appointed position in the White House, but that’s absurd and is only an attempt to change the subject instead of get real answers. Perry has been in elected office for 25 years. He has never lost an election. Now he faces a real opponent in Bill White, and instead of facing questions about his governorship head on, he runs away with his tail between his legs. He is the longest standing governor in Texas’ history. Does he really feel so threatened by the presence of White that he fears debating in a public forum and answering to editorial boards?

His refusal to answer to the people of Texas screams of hypocrisy and untruths. He has asked the White campaign on several occasions what they have to hide since they refuse to release his tax records, but on the same token, what does Perry have to hide? I personally see refusing to debate and to answer questions as being more reclusive than not releasing tax records from years ago. It is the job of politicians to answer to their people. If Perry refuses to answer tough questions, then he isn’t doing that. It is his job to prove to you why he is better than his opposing candidate, and show you that he deserves to continue his term as the longest running Texas governor. In my opinion, he hasn’t. Does he feel that he is above our silly questions? Maybe. Is he scared that his popularity points will drop because he won’t be able to cope with being put in the hot seat? Most definitely. I am of the opinion that when the people we have elected to office become career politicians looking out for their own instead of for the people they represent, they should be gone. That is absolutely what Perry has become. Because of this, I will not be voting for Perry to continue his stretch as Texas governor. Jessica Huseman is a junior journalism and political science double major. She can be reached for comments or questions at jhuseman@smu.edu.

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FOOTBALL: Ponies gain respect CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

Monday, September 27, 2010 •

MEN’S SOCCER

Men’s soccer team gains first conference win By EJ HOLLAND

Associate Sport Editor eholland@smu.edu

conversions. Running back Waymon James plowed in from four yards out to give the Horned Frogs their first lead of the game, 14-7, with just over four minutes till halftime. TCU running back Ed Wesley was taken down hard on the turf by SMU defensive back Chris Banjo, which allowed James to see some action. Banjo had a season high of nine tackles, which tied for the team lead. “We lost Wesley to a concussion, and then we got Waymon James,” Patterson said. “When back-up guys have to come in and play, that’s how you win championships, and James came in and did that tonight.” Padron valiantly returned to the field on the Mustangs’ very next offensive possession, but was ultimately ineffective, misfiring on two passes, and SMU was forced to punt. However, the Mustang defense was able to get the ball right back when defensive back Ryan Smith recorded his second interception of the year. Smith made a great play on the ball and was able to pick off a deep Dalton pass. Momentum returned to the Mustang sideline when Padron regained his old form, finding wide receiver Darius Johnson, who made a spectacular one-handed grab in TCU territory. The 50-yard pass play set up a 26-yard field goal by kicker Matt Szymanski, cutting the Horned Frog lead to four heading into halftime. Jones said he believes Johnson, who finished the game with five catches for a career-high 72 yards receiving and one touchdown, is “a real gamer.” The TCU offense opened up the second half with yet another turnover, as SMU defensive back Sterling Moore was able to intercept a Dalton pass on the second play of the third quarter. Moore returned the ball 32 yards to the one yard line. The Mustangs capitalized on the turnover as Padron dumped the ball off to wide receiver Bradley Haynes for his second touchdown pass of the night, giving the lead back to the Mustangs, 17-14. On the ensuing kick off, the ever-sodangerous Kerley returned the ball 83 yards to the SMU 13-yard line. Dalton wasted no time and connected with wide receiver Bart Johnson from 11 yards out. The Horned Frogs recaptured the lead, 21-17. Later in the third quarter, TCU extended their lead to 28-17, when James found daylight up the middle and scampered nine yards for his second touchdown of the night, capping a 12play, 58-yard scoring drive.

The No. 9 SMU men’s soccer team opened up conference play with a bang as the Mustangs defeated the UAB Blazers 3-2 in Birmingham Friday night. “There’s nothing better than getting your first conference win against a good team on the road,” head Coach Tim McClements said. “We’ve had a good run in non-conference play, but that doesn’t have any bearing on the conference, which is the most important part.” Forward Juan Castillo scored his team’s leading seventh goal of the season in the 25th minute to give SMU an early 1-0 lead. Castillo fired from 18 yards out for the score and buried the ball in the back of the net. The Mustangs struck again later in the first half when midfielder Arthur Ivo picked up his third goal of the season in the 43rd minute. Midfielder Payton

Hickey fed the ball to Ivo, who took a well-timed shot from just outside the 18 yard box to give the Mustangs a two-goal lead heading into halftime. SMU continued their offensive fire power in the second half and took a commanding 3-0 lead in the 53rd minute. Castillo again pressured the Blazer defense and provided an assist to midfielder Josue Soto, who scored his second goal of the season from the right side of the box. The Mustangs played solid defense and controlled the ball well until very late in the game when UAB began a furious comeback. A handball by SMU inside the box allowed Blazer forward Anthony King to attempt a penalty kick. King converted in the 82nd minute to finally put UAB on the board. Less than five minutes later, Blazer defender Flo Liu crossed the ball into the box, and forward Gentry Smith headed

in a goal from about six yards out to close the gap and make the score 3-2. The rally was too little too late as the Mustangs held on for the victory and withstood the late-game UAB rally. “They’re a very difficult team to play against,” McClements said. “They’ve got great size. From a physical standpoint, it was a very demanding match. I felt like we had good flow and were able to possess the ball and control well. When we gave up the handball in the box, it gave them a little bit of momentum. They played really direct and then scored again on a header. It got close at the end, but I credit our guys for fighting back and earning the win.” SMU moved to 8-0-0 overall with the win and 1-0-0 in Conference USA play. The Mustangs will travel to Orlando to face Conference USA foe Central Florida on Saturday at 6 p.m.

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SMU runningback Zach Line scores SMU’s final touchdown of the game on Saturday, a 29-yard rush in the fourth quarter. TCU won the game 41-24.

Szymanski bobbled the long snap, but picked up the ball and ran 12 yards for the first down, giving SMU new life. An illegal kick by Szymanski on a punt resulted in a 15-yard penalty, granting TCU great field position. Dalton completed a 41-yard pass to wide receiver Antoine Hicks. Dalton then used his legs to hurt the Mustang defense as he dashed 14 yards to the SMU six yard line. Fullback Luke Shivers scored from four yards out to give the Horned Frogs their largest lead of the game, 35-17, early in the fourth quarter. Pony Pride never died as SMU responded quickly with a 76-yard touchdown drive that took less than three minutes off the clock. Line darted 29 yards up the gut to cut the fourth quarter deficit to 11 with a new score of 35-24. The 24 points scored against TCU is the highest total for SMU in the rivalry since a 27-24 win in 1996. “[SMU] scored more points on Texas Tech than Texas did–they scored 28 in Lubbock,” Patterson said. “We knew we were going to have to play four quarters, and they were going to come back. We knew what we had to do and

CROSS COUNTRY On Saturday, four runners on the SMU cross country’s B team finished in the top seven at the 33rd Annual North Texas Invitational. The team finished second overall. EQUESTRIAN The SMU equestrian team fell to the defending national champion, the UGA

Bulldogs, 11-1 in Georgia on Sunday. On Saturday, the Mustangs lost to the Kansas State Wildcats, 8-2. WOMEN’S SOCCER On Friday, the Mustangs lost to Houston 2-1 in Conference opener. The team also fell to Rice 2-1 in overtime on Sunday afternoon.

MEN’S SOCCER The men’s soccer team defeated Jackonsville on Sunday afternoon 2-1 in overtime. The team is now 9-0-0. VOLLEYBALL Volleyball had two back-to-back 3-0 wins over UAB this weekend. The team is now 2-0 in conference games.

found a way to win.” Line finished with a career-high 139 yards rushing and one touchdown. “He’s got a little inside quickness and can take on a defensive end if he has to,” Jones said of Line. “He’s a real physical player.” It appeared as if the Mustangs were about to close the gap even more when they took over on offense again, but TCU defensive back Tejay Johnson spoiled any chance of an SMU comeback when he intercepted a Padron pass and returned it 19 yards to the end zone, giving the Horned Frogs a permanent 41-24 lead. Padron completed only 14 of 35 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. “He had a lot of opportunities,” Jones said of Padron. “He’s a young kid going against the best defense in the country, and it’s obviously frustrating for him. Hopefully as he looks at the film he’ll get better and better.” The Mustangs will travel to Houston on Saturday to take on the Rice Owls at 6 p.m. “SMU played hard,” Patterson said. “They’re going to win a lot of football games. You’ll see.”

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• Monday, September 27, 2010

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‘Two Gents’ carries on beloved tradition Zuckerberg makes By LAUREN SMART A&E Editor lsmart@smu.edu

If you count “10 Things I Hate About You” or “She’s the Man” among your favorite renditions of Shakespeare’s work, Shakespeare Dallas has the show for you. The current installment of Shakespeare in the Park is a modern re-telling of the rarely produced, “Two Gentleman of Verona.” SD’s executive and artistic director, Raphael Parry, returned to direct “Two Gents” after taking a few shows off, and thank goodness he did. This show would not have been the same in anyone else’s hands. Parry, with help from Sara Boland-Taylor’s dramaturgy, modernized this show without altering the language of the great bard.

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Nicole Berastequi as Sylvia and SMU alumuni Marcus Stimac as Valentine.

Borrowed elements from contemporary movies and prods at pop culture abound in this play, handled by an excellent cast comprised of some SD

staples and new faces. Valentine (Marcus Stimac) is the first of two best friends to leave Verona for Milan. He chides Proteus (Alex

Organ) for being so caught up with Julia (Jenny Ledel), only to find himself in love’s entrapments upon meeting Sylvia (Nicole Berastequi). After visiting Valentine, Proteus finds himself forgetting Julia and hungrily pursuing Sylvia as well. The drama that ensues is a saucy tale that only Shakespeare can tell, filled with deception, betrayal, cross-dressing and a whole lot of innuendo. The pleasant surprise of this play is that even the roles with less stage time prove to be as strong as the central four. Anastasia Munoz is adorable as Lucetta; Randy L. Chronister is hilarious as Speed; and Eric Devlin is the perfect father figure for Berastequi’s Sylvia. And don’t forget that this is the play with Launce (Anthony Ramirez) and Crabbe (Boscoe) the dog. Shakespeare in the Park is a beloved tradition all over the world, and Shakespeare Dallas has outdone themselves with this show. “Two Gentleman of Verona” runs at Samuell Grand Amphitheatre through Sunday, followed by two weeks in Addison Circle Park.

intriguing film focus By CHASE WADE A&E Intern cdwade@smu.edu

Making a movie based on the social behemoth that is Facebook was risky, but director David Fincher was up for the challenge. Fueled by a chilling score, a great cast and an entertaining script, “The Social Network” not only exhibits the creation of a lifestyle, but the downfall of its creator. Set in fall 2003, “The Social Network” follows Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) throughout his time at Harvard University. The film begins in a hilariously painful, yet surprisingly witty, breakup scene between Zuckerberg and his girlfriend, Erica Albright (Rooney Mara). “The Social Network” continues mapping Zuckerberg’s seemingly mundane life, as it follows him back to his dorm after the embarrassing breakup. Bolstered by anger, rage and a bit of alcohol, Zuckerberg decides to blog rather harshly about his exgirlfriend.

Zuckerberg then creates a website named FaceSmash.com, where he compiles photos of his female classmates at Harvard and encourages students to rank which one they deem hotter. This website laid the foundations for what we now know as Facebook. The rest of the movie is told in flashbacks from two separate depositions in which Zuckerberg finds himself. The first deposition for a lawsuit is between Zuckerberg and the Winklevoss twins, a set of burly, athletic brothers who claimed that Facebook was their idea. The second, and more important, is a lawsuit between Zuckerberg and his business partner and best friend at Harvard, Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield). This deposition takes both characters into an emotional, and sometimes painful, journey through the creation of Facebook. Fincher makes the surprising decision to illustrate Zuckerberg as an outcast, obsessive and almost immoral antagonist. “The Social Network” is easily one of the best movies of the year and is as enlightening as it is entertaining. The young cast lives up to the hype and then some, and Fincher’s direction is his best since “Fight Club.” Toward the end of the film, Zuckerberg is reunited with his lost love, Albright. Still angry about Zuckerberg’s demeaning blog posts, she says, “The internet is not written in pencil Mark, it can’t be erased. It’s written in ink — it’s permanent.” And just like the ink that Erica mentions, this film is certain to have a lasting impression.