INSIDE
SMU comes back, loses in triple overtime
Mental illness week begins
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Guns keep people safe
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Brown Bag Dance Series starts
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MONDAY
OCTOBER 7, 2013
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Students show off talent ADRIANA FERNANDEZ IBANEZ
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As an SMU ambassador toured prospective students carrying the traditional SMU backpacks around the on-stage imaginary campus, the Southern guide, a Cali “dude,” and a British boy with his overbearing mother comically introduced the audience to the talent show’s performances. These were unexpected masters of ceremony but the bigger surprise was one of the winning acts. Dan Li won the individual category and the Southern Gentlemen won the group category of the 38th Annual Family Weekend Talent Show at the Caruth Auditorium Friday night. “It’s just great to be part of this group,” said Southern Gentlemen singer Vinnie Mahal, who recently became part of the group as a freshman majoring in vocal performance. He attributes his positive experience with fellow singers to their humor and support. The Southern Gentlemen were praised by screaming girls in the audience as they performed. The 20 male students danced and sang a cappella to Bruno Mars’ “Treasure,” but what the audience didn’t expect was the stand-up comedy act by Chinese student Dan Li. “I don’t care about the money. I just want to save $12 to get in,” said the first-year, as he joked about not wanting to pay for a ticket to the show after being awarded $400 for placing first. The 19-year-old filled the packed auditorium with laughter as he made fun of himself and how he has adapted to U.S. culture, stating that he wishes to represent the Chinese minority group and “share my life story” as this is what inspires his jokes. Li’s parents weren’t able to see his performance because they are in China but he was glad other parents attended. Visiting parents were entertained
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The renovation of Fondren Library is expected to be completed in 2016.
Fondren Library gets second century makeover CHRIS COYNE / Rotunda Yearbook
The Mustang Mavericks perform at the 38th Annual Family Weekend Talent Show Friday night.
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Senior Michael Saunders dances.
Julian “JSpear” Spearman performs at the Family Weekend Talent Show.
by the different acts presented throughout the Disney-themed night. Some were able to see their sons and daughters perform. Being part of the talent show 25 years ago, Maren Titmas had the opportunity to watch her daughter perform in it. “I was very proud of her,” Titmas said, describing how she felt about her daughter, Tori Titmas, performing with her fellow masters of ceremony, Elizabeth Galbraith, Joshua Kezar and Michael Saunders. Saunders also surprised those
who didn’t know about his talents as a dancer. He joined the secondplace winning dance. Performed by the SMU Hip Hop Crew, the dance was full of acrobatics and dramatics that mixed hip-hop with the Disney theme of the show. But the philosophy and Spanish double major didn’t expect to win anything. “The Hip-Hop Crew has only been a group for two weeks,” Saunders said. The winners of third place in the group category were the Mustang Mavericks with their country
dancing to “Sorority Girl.” The second and third places for the individual category were awarded to the piano performance of “Deep” by Julian “JSpear” Spearman, and Oakheart, who played “Golden,” an original piece. Other acts that received a favorable reaction from the audience were: “Roar,” by Uche Ndubiz, “Princess Diaries Waltz,” by the Ballroom Dance Club, “Mirrors,” by the Belle Tones, and “Awesome,” by the Voices of Inspiration.
STUDENT LIFE
MALLORY ASHCRAFT Food Editor mashcraft@smu.edu SMU parents stopped by Fondren Library Friday for an open house event to hear about the Central University Libraries’ renovation plans for the Second Century Campaign. The renovation of Fondren Library has a projected cost of $19 million and an estimated completion date of 2016. Plans for the renovation include the enhancement of group and individual study rooms, restoration of reading rooms, advancement of digital programs, preservation and expansion of print collections, new areas for public exhibits and a café. The renovations will facilitate learning by providing students with optimized spaces for studying, researching and working on projects. “There’s no question that you’re not just coming to the library to read books, you’re coming to work with your fellow students, to work on papers, to do group presentations and so on,” said Gillian McCombs, dean and director of the Central University Libraries.
Many of the ideas for renovations came from the Student Advisory Council, an open group of students who meet regularly with librarians to provide feedback, voice complaints and offer suggestions for improvements. One renovation that McCombs hopes will benefit students is the interior redesign of the study rooms. The currently existing rooms are so popular that they must be booked weeks in advance, but the interior renovation will create space for additional rooms. McCombs also emphasized the importance of the advancement of digital initiatives and technology upgrades at the library. “Our role is actually to be a technology leader,” said McCombs. “Things that we try to do today you cannot do without technology. Not a thing happens in a library without technology.” Nine-hundred thousand books in the SMU library collection are electronic. McCombs described the integration of books and technology in the library as a
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PROFILE
Students present Engaged Learning projects at symposium DIANA MANSOUR Contributing Writer dvmansour@smu.edu SMU’s Engaged Learning fall symposium attracted students, parents and staff to the HughesTrigg Student Center Forum last Friday to witness the students’ achievements with the program. “The projects are always very exciting,” said Kathleen Tibbetts, SMU Office of Public Affairs. “The program is still so young but it has produced so many exciting presentations and they seem to get better every year.” Presentations included graduate and undergraduate students from the University Honors Program, Richter Fellows, the Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility and the Engaged Learning center. The Engaged Learning program is taking knowledge to a different level. Students are exposed to a different classroom, the world. They are then forced to take what they learned in the classroom and use it to develop their research while at the same time learning from this new environment. The program is focused to make betterrounded students. Miller Walker, a senior French major, said the program helped
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Professor Martin Camp, Dean of Students at Dedman School of Law, teaches a class.
Camp brings international experience, law background to Faculty-in-Residence KATELYN GOUGH Assignments Desk Editor kgough@smu.edu ELLEN SMITH / The Daily Campus
Director of Engaged Learning Susan Kress talks with a student at the Engaged Learning fall symposium in Hughes-Trigg Friday.
him experience being a teacher to underprivileged children and helped him prepare for his future as a professor. He was able to show how the students’ self-esteem improved after just six weeks of learning French. Jordan Fields, a senior communications major, said Engaged Learning helped her get hands on experience developing
the Spanish Club communications strategy. It not only developed the club and helped them triple their membership but also created a solid approach that can be used by future students in the club. An Phan, a senior communications and Spanish major, said the experience with
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Editors’ note: In August 2014 SMU will debut the Residential Commons on-campus living model. Eleven Faculty-in-Residence were selected to live among students. This is part two of 11 FiR profiles. Martin Camp, Dean of Students at Dedman School of Law, has been announced as one of the Faculty-in-Residence program members to live in the new residence halls beginning Fall 2013. A graduate of the
University’s law school himself, with two of his three children also having graduated from his alma mater, Martin said the campus “being [his] home [once again] seemed to be the perfect combination.” Martin said his experience working in his field prior to becoming an adjunct professor and, now, the dean of students, provides him “perspective that’s a little different than an [undergraduate professor].” All resources combined, he believes it will provide students the best of opportunities. “I’m a little different from a lot of people in academia in that I was a lawyer for 25 years before I came
here to be Dean of Students,” Camp said. “None of the residents [next year] will be my students, but any of them may be interested in...what I teach now or what I lived when I was a practicing lawyer.” Camp, who has served as Director of the SMU Law Oxford program for the past two years, also “had the opportunities to be in residence during the summer” with that program. His international experience reaches beyond even that through some of his work as a lawyer, prior to returning to SMU. “When I was in my law firm...I
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HEALTH
WEDNESDAY MONDAY ■ ■OCTOBER JANUARY7,18, 2013 2012 MEDIC AL
Mental illness awareness: a week to learn SAMANTHA PELTIER Health & Fitness Editor speltier@smu.edu The National Alliance on Mental Illness wants people to take some time out of their busy schedule and learn more about serious mental illnesses such as major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The people of Dallas will get that opportunity this week which has been made Mental Illness Awareness Week. “It’s time to make a difference through dialogue about mental illness throughout our community,” Marsha Rodgers, Acting Executive Director of NAMI Dallas said in a press release. Why is it important to understand mental illnesses? One in four adults experience a mental health problem in any given year. One in five teenagers, ranging in age from 13 to 18, also experience mental illness. One-half of all mental illness begins by the age of 14 and that number grows to three-quarters by the age of 24. “Mental illness does not discriminate. It can strike anyone at any time. Fortunately recovery is possible. Treatment works—if a person can get it,” Rodgers said. One of the major problems of mental illness is the time it can take someone to get help for his
or her illness. It can take up to decades between the first appearance of symptoms and when people receive treatment. Less than one-third of adults with a diagnosis receive treatment. The same is true for less than onehalf of children. “The U.S. Surgeon General has reported that stigma is a major barrier to people seeking help when they need it,” Rodgers said . “That’s why Mental Illness Awareness Week is so important. We want people to understand mental illness and join in conversations throughout our community. The more people know, the better they can help themselves or help their loved ones get the support they need.” NAMI is celebrating Mental Illness Awareness Week through different events taking place all week long. The first item on the agenda is when the Dallas County Commissioner’s Court will read and present a proclamation recognizing Mental Illness Awareness Week at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Commissioner’s Court. There will also be a day at the State Fair of Texas with NAMI on Wednesday. Those interested in attending should meet at the NAMI Dallas office, 2812 Swiss Ave., at 10:30
MONDAY October 7 Monday Night Football, KA house, 7:30 p.m.
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THURSDAY October 10 Out at Breakfast, Flagpole, 9 a.m. Masquerade Ball, HSTC Ballrooms, 8 p.m.
a.m. The last event will be a reception NAMI is sponsoring honoring Achievement Through the Arts on Saturdayfrom 2 to 5 p.m. at the Continental Lofts, 3311 Elm St. where there will be food and live entertainment. “You are never alone,” Rodgers said. “Know where to find help if it’s needed. Most people start with their primary care doctor. Many start by confiding in a close family member or friend. Don’t be afraid to speak up.” The SMU community looks out for its students through the CAPS, Counseling and Psychiatric Services, program. They provide psychological and psychiatric evaluation and treatment for SMU students and staff. Consultative services and national and professional testing are also available through CAPS. Some of the disorders that CAPS offers psychiatric help with include ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, panic, obsessivecompulsive disorder, PTSD, social and other anxiety disorders, eating disorders, along with adjustment and personality disorders. These conditions commonly become prevalent during a person’s college years. On CAPS’ website they say that if these disorders are diagnosed and treated
Third Annual Slam Poetry featuring Taylor Mali, HughesTrigg Theatre 8 p.m. Krush on Kappa, Flagpole, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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early, students can lessen their destructive paths. If CAPS cannot provide all of the services a student needs, its staff will assist in finding appropriate care with clinicians around Dallas. To get information on how to connect with other people around Dallas about mental illnesses, visit the NAMI Dallas website at namidallas.org or call (214) 341-7133.
FACTS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS - About 42 million Americans live with anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. - About 15 million people live with major depression. - About 6 million people live with bipolar disorder. - About 2.6 million people live with schizophrenia. - Mental illness usually strikes individuals in the prime of their lives, often during adolescence and young adulthood. - By ensuring access to the treatment and recovery supports that are proven effective, recovery is accelerated and the further harm related to the course of illness is minimized. Courtesy of NAMI
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Mental illness becomes prevalent during adolescence and young adulthood. This week is Mental Illness Awareness week.
OCTOBER 3 1:09 AM. Fire Alarm. Morrison McGinnis Hall. UPFD and officers responded to a fire alarm activation at this location due to someone setting off a fire extinguisher on the 4th floor. Closed. 1:50 AM. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor/Possession of Marijuana. Boaz Hall. A student was cited, referred and arrested for underage drinking and having marijuana. Closed.
2:58 AM. Criminal Mischief. McElvaney Hall. Ceiling tiles were damaged at this location. Open. 6:55 PM. Theft. Fondren Library. A student reported a theft at this location. Open.
OCTOBER 4 3:32 AM. Assault/Possession of Marijuana. Perkins Hall. A student was cited for assault and was arrested and booked into the University Park Jail for having marijuana in his room. Closed. 8:50 AM. Theft. Gamma Phi Beta House. A student reported the theft of her license plate at this location. Open.
3:56 PM. Theft. Alpha Chi Omega House. A student reported the theft of her license plate at this location. Open.
OCTOBER 5 2:14 AM. Burglary. 6222 North Central Expressway. A storage unit was broken into at this location. Open. 9:26 AM. Possession of Fictitious License or ID. Main Quad. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Officer for having a fake ID. Closed.
NEWS
MONDAY ■ OCTOBER 7, 2013
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POLITICS
Abbott, Davis fire first shots of 2014 ASSOCIATED PRESS The two front-runners in the race for Texas governor have both announced their candidacies, and they share one common strategy: painting the other as a political extremist. Republican Greg Abbott says Democrat Wendy Davis will push an extreme liberal agenda. Davis counters that Abbott and his tea party allies will bring Washingtonstyle partisanship and austerity to Texas. If the first day of the Davis campaign is any example, there will be plenty of mudslinging in the weeks and months ahead. One person’s political extremist, of course, is another’s defender of American values. That is certainly the case with the core political supporters that both Davis, a Fort Worth state senator, and Abbott, the Texas attorney general, need to turn out on election day. But in a high turnout election, the middle ground decides the race, presenting both candidates the challenge of motivating their base while not alienating persuadable voters. The effective way to do that, if sometimes distasteful, is to attack your opponent. In her announcement speech, Davis didn’t mention Abbott by name, but accused the current leadership in Austin, all of whom are Republican, of representing special, moneyed interests and “turning a deaf ear” to middle and low-income families. “State leaders in power keep forcing people to opposite corners to prepare for a fight instead of coming together to get things done,” she said. “Texans deserve
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Engaged Learning really opened her eyes to the Spanish culture. She was able to analyze immigration problems in Spain and show overlaps with those same problems in the United States.
better than failed leaders who dole out favors to friends and cronies behind closed doors. Texas has waited too long for a governor who knows that quid pro quo shouldn’t be the status quo.” Hours before Davis even had a chance to speak those words Abbott was calling her “an extremist” who will impose “the kind of spending and regulation that’s reckless for government.” The next day, Abbott’s campaign used Davis’ candidacy to raise money. “Senator Wendy Davis has entered the ring, fighting for lateterm abortion on demand,” the text read. “The Wendy Davis Agenda will bring California values to our state if we don’t stop her.” Abortion rights will be a key issue in the campaign. Her filibuster of a law that limits when, where and how a woman may obtain an abortion is what brought Davis to statewide and national attention. She remains opposed to the provision that would ban abortions after 20 weeks, a stage that experts do not define as late term. Groups that support abortion rights, including Planned Parenthood, were quick to endorse Davis, even if she did not discuss women’s health care in her announcement speech. These groups will work to rally their supporters — the critical white female vote — to side with Davis. Abbott told reporters in January that he opposes abortions in all circumstances, except when the health of the mother is in danger. He has said he would support a ban on abortions,
The program was established in 2011 with the goal to connect students with mentoring staff and to engage in an out-of-theclassroom experience. Engaged Learning Beyond the Classroom was chosen as SMU’s quality enhancement plan for the Southern Association
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actually lived in the Middle East and Kuwait for a number of years,” Camp explained. “We have a large international student body, so I think having that background will help me with students that have...a different culture or ethnic background.” Camp is currently the faculty sponsor for the Saudi Arabian Student Organization and speaks some Arabic — both which he believes will allow him to connect with even more students. Camp spoke to the benefits of students living on campus for their
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Rep. Wendy Davis speaks on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives during her filibuster in June.
even in cases of rape and incest, a position abortion rights proponents consider unacceptable. Texas Right to Life began airing ads over the weekend attacking Davis. Anti-abortion groups across the state have an enormous influence in Republican primaries. Davis will work hard to avoid letting Abbott define her as a singleissue candidate. She will use her ragsto-riches personal story to talk about the importance of public schools, good health care for all and aid to low-income college students, issues that play well with her progressive and multi-cultural base. Abbott has worked to define himself as the protector of the
Texas economy and the Republican conservatism that has dominated state politics for 20 years. He proudly flies the tea party’s “Come and Take It” flag and features the Bible and firearms in his political ads. Fiscal restraint and the Second Amendment are key issues for conservatives. What counts as extreme in one state is sometimes considered normal in another, and even in Texas, the same policy position is seen differently whether a voter lives in Longview or Austin. But that won’t keep both campaigns from throwing a lot of labels around, hoping to define their opponent in the worst possible terms.
of Colleges and Schools (SACS) reaccreditation. The program’s mission statement is to provide an avenue for students to expand their SMU experience through “capstone-level learning beyond the classroom” in the student’s areas of interest in local and global communities.
Engaged Learning gives students the opportunity to learn and apply the skills they learn in the classroom outside and expand their knowledge. “It’s a very exciting program and I hope more students will take advantage of it in the future,” Tibbets said.
“hybrid experience” that offers digital and print resources all in one place. Digitization of library collections makes documents viewable through an online digital library, which is accessible to students from computers and even smart phones. The Central University Libraries plan to continue expanding their online repository to make more information available to students. Perhaps one of the most exciting renovations for students is the plan for a cafe, and the possibility of a Starbucks.
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Carroll Barger, an SMU dad in town for Family Weekend, said that he liked the idea of the cafe allowing students to stay in the library when they are busy studying and need to eat. He said he was also interested to learn about how the library operates around the clock. Carroll Barger’s wife, May Barger said it was exciting to hear about the new plans for the library and said she liked learning about the document digitization process. 2013 is being celebrated as Year of the Library and marks the 100th year since the founding of SMU’s first library. Today, SMU is home to six libraries and a total of about 4.2 million books.
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first two years, versus the current one required year. He attributed part of his perspective on the issue to his time serving on last year’s Task Force on sexual assault, which gave him “an opportunity to see other issues involved.” He believes building stronger community will create a safer and more aware atmosphere. “I think having [first-years] and sophomores live together in this [community] will create the opportunity to feel more that SMU is their home,” Camp said. “[It will allow] people to have a range of friend beyond who [they] knew their first semester in their [ first-year] dorm.”
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OPINION
MONDAY ■ OCTOBER 7, 2013
PERSPECTIVES
POLITICS
A closer look at masculinity KYLE SWARTZ Contributing Writer kswartz@smu.edu What does it mean to be a man? This burning question has become a hot topic on our campus and as such I feel that it needs to be addressed in a way both within and without religious ideology. Manhood and masculinity are complex subjects; therefore, varied viewpoints naturally exist even within the same religion or culture. Some chose to pursue it through actions, such as exercise, while others try to establish themselves as men through relations. This is often seen in competitions or, what is more likely to be seen within a Christian worldview, marriage. When manhood is tied to an outside force, whether it is an action or a relation, then being a man becomes something that may be granted or taken away — the very view of masculinity that leads to so much tragic reliance on the approval of others. For example, marriage, in the biblical sense, unifies a man and a woman before God. It is a relationship that exists for the glorification of God — not for men to seek out their identity. If we assume a biblical worldview, then masculinity and manhood are not to be found in marriage, but before marriage. To search for these ideals in a relationship would corrode any hopes of the open, flourishing relationship marriage was designed to be. As illustration, I bring to the forefront the very man of Jesus Christ. Canonically it is accepted that he never wedded, and yet he is the very ideal of manhood for many of the Christian faith for both his righteous fervor when faced against the Pharisees and his kind mercy seen in his countless miracles. Clearly manhood, even
within Christian doctrine, means something very different than a simple act. Manhood cannot be tritely defined within the confines of an article; it is a question that men have long sought to answer and it still eludes us. Though for some the answer is intertwined with a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, many students that attend this fine university do not subscribe to the Christian worldview. No matter our culture or religion, there are ideals of manhood that I believe can be accepted by all people. For instance, I assert that, at least in part, manhood is maturity. Across the nation we see an issue of delayed maturation in which many males enjoy the freedom granted by college without assuming the responsibility that normally accompanies it. Therefore, I agree with the recent trend that the subject of manhood deserves consideration and implore us to continue to explore this idea as we go through our time here at SMU. As has been discussed oftentimes in meetings of the club I head, Men for Equality, manhood and masculinity, though linked, are not interchangeable. Manhood is far more focused upon responsibility and maturity while masculinity deals with selfperception in relation to cultural values. Being a man means more than checking a box — it is a pursuit that never truly ends. I invite anyone that is interested in wrestling with the idea of what it means to be a man and how that looks as a student on SMU’s campus to join us at 4 p.m. in Hughes-Trigg Atrium AB every Friday. Swartz is a sophomore majoring in biochemistry.
POLITICS
Guns needed for public safety TREVOR THRALL Opinion Editor tthrall@smu.edu Gun control is a touchy subject to say the least. Advocates of gun rights appear insensitive during times like these, when mass shootings seem to be happening left and right. But are gun-wielding conservatives really the heartless people they’re made out to be? The argument to own guns as a safety precaution is constantly scoffed at and “debunked.” Yes, statistics show that the number of criminal homicides far exceeds the number of times a gun is used for the purpose of self-defense. But will the criminal behavior really slow down if law-abiding citizens get rid of their guns? The black market is alive and well. If you don’t believe that, I would invite you to ask around and see how long it takes to find someone anxious to sell you marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, the list goes on. Blatantly illegal drugs are easy to obtain and guns can be distributed by the same means. Those in favor of gun control don’t want firearms “falling into the wrong hands.” If guns were made illegal, that’s the only place they would fall. Criminals would be the sole possessors of guns, leaving all
other citizens defenseless. The mass shooters we’ve seen in the news are criminals. I cannot say whether these occurrences would have taken place if guns were illegal, but I can say that the possibility is there. Adam Lanza, of the Sandy Hook shooting, and Aaron Alexis, of the Navy Yard shooting, committed the worst of crimes. It’s hard to believe that these men would have been above making illegal purchases. Citizens who want to stand a chance against these shooters, who want to protect their families and communities, are just in their views. Second Amendmentlovers hurt along with the rest of America when they see innocent lives taken. They want to take steps to ensure that another Sandy Hook never happens again. The only difference is that they realize their only defense is being armed with something that can compete with the criminals. Now, more than ever, the right to bear arms is crucial for the safety of law-abiding citizens. I do not have a solution to our violent culture, but I do know that we all deserve a feeling of security. If you’re uncomfortable knowing that criminals are walking around with guns, maybe you should get one for yourself.
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People stand outside the Supreme Court in Washington before the start of a rally during arguments in the Shelby County, Ala., v. Holder case.
Evolution of civil rights TIM WELCH Contributing Writer twelch@smu.edu This past summer, I happened to be in Washington, D.C. for an internship conference on the days the Supreme Court gave its rulings in several landmark civil rights cases, including Shelby County v. Holder and U.S. v. Windsor. Shelby County v. Holder was about the preclearance sections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The act was passed almost 50 years ago in order to protect minority voters, particularly in the South, from being disenfranchised at the polls. For the century following the Civil War, many southern states and voting districts devised cunning methods to limit black suffrage, such as imposing poll taxes and literacy tests. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was created as a way to combat systematic voter discrimination
in states with such a history. It was a landmark piece of legislation in the civil rights movement and was reauthorized by Congress several times and ruled constitutional by the Supreme Court several times. U.S. v. Windsor was about the “one man, one woman” definition of marriage under the federal Defense of Marriage Act. The law stated that the federal government would not recognize the validity of samesex marriages, even if the couple lived in a state that did recognize the marriage. In June, during the last week of the Supreme Court’s 2012 term, the other interns and I sat in the conference room of a building on H Street, glued to our Twitter feeds to see how the Court would rule. Jan. 25, the Court ruled in Shelby County v. Holder that section 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act, which provided the formula to determine to which
states preclearance applied, was unconstitutional. We were shocked. How could they strike down the core of this important piece of legislation? Jan. 26, the Court ruled in U.S. v. Windsor that section three of the Defense of Marriage Act, which stated that the federal government only recognized marriages between heterosexual couples, was unconstitutional. We were shocked. What a great day for the gay rights movement to have the government on their side! But after the shock of these rulings wore off, I noticed an eerie juxtaposition: on Tuesday, the Court overlooked the rights of one minority group; while on Wednesday, the Court affirmed the rights of another minority group. I couldn’t help but wonder: do civil rights no longer equal civil rights? In an interview with MSNBC last year, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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said that “marriage equality is the civil rights issue of our generation.” I believe she is correct in seeing the gay marriage debate is indeed the most prominent civil rights issue today. But I worry that other civil rights issues, which are still relevant today, are losing their political support. This is especially noticeable when one considers that both Shelby County and Windsor were 5-4 decisions, split along partisan lines, with Justice Anthony Kennedy serving as the deciding swing vote. I applaud Justice Kennedy and others for standing up for the rights of LGBT people, but I think those same people should be reminded that civil rights should always be at the forefront, not just when it’s popular today or tomorrow.
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Fall 2013 Brown Bag kicks off this week COURTNEY SPALTEN A&E Editor cspalten@smu.edu
Each semester, students in the Meadows dance department perform in the week-long Brown Bag dance series. The Fall 2013 Brown Bag kicks off today at noon in the Bob Hope Theater Lobby in the Owens Arts Center. The lunchtime performances are a favorite tradition of many students. Throughout the week, dance majors will perform 10 to 15 originally choreographed pieces. One faculty advisor oversees
the performances but the students are the choreographers. The works range from modern to ballet, hip-hop and jazz. This year’s performance features some exciting new numbers. There will be a variety of performances, including duets, trios and large group numbers. This semester, Kelsey Rohr will be dancing a pointe piece that offers the audience a fresh perspective about ballet. There are two sophomore choreographers this year, Emily Bernet and Alex Druzbanski. The remaining student choreographers, Hattie Haggard,
Abby Marchesseault, Chris Dorsey, Erin VonderHaar, Dexter Green, Diane Liu, Kaylah Burton, Kelsey Rohr, Caitlin Heflin, Shauna Davis, Jordan Daniels, Kyra McCarty and Aubry Neal, are juniors and seniors. According to junior dance major, Rohr, audiences can look forward to a Beyoncethemed finale that the dancers will perform in high heels. The final number is sure to please audiences. Admission to the Brown Bag Dance Series is free. Be sure and check out the show this week.
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“Pulling Strings Cast,” Omar Chaparro, Aurora Paile, Laura Ramsey, Renata Ybarra, Pitipol Ybarra and Jaime Camil.
‘Pulling Strings’ a lighthearted, bilingual comedy CALEB WOSSEN A&E Staff Writer cwossen@smu.edu
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Students in the dance division performing at the Fall 2012 Brown Bag Dance Series in Bob Hope Theater Lobby.
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If something’s going to be cheesy, charm goes a long way. “Pulling Strings” thankfully has charm spilling from every frame. Alejandro (Jaime Camil) is a single dad/mariachi from Mexico City desperate to send his daughter to the U.S. for a better life with her grandparents. Rachel (Laura Ramsey), the U.S. official handling his case, denies him a visa, but luck comes Alejandro’s way when Rachel’s boss’ laptop is “lost” at his house. Offering to “help” Rachel find her laptop, Alejandro sees his chance to make a case for his daughter’s visa. Romance ensues, followed swiftly by crooning. “Pulling Strings” has a light-hearted touch that never deviates from itself. The actors benefit from this feel, shining in their roles with uninhibited goof-goof. Camil as Alejandro is noble, charming, and witty, alluring enough
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for stiff, guarded Rachel to loosen up. Ramsey’s comedic timing here is on point, but the sterling forks and knives here are the sidemen. Omar Chaparro as “Canicas” is a likable letch, popping off one-liners in an over-the-top goo of come-ons, the film’s unlikely moral anchor. Even the villains here are likable. Hapy and Nero — or “Hapi” (Roberto Sosa) and “Neron” (Carlos Macias) — bumble like villains from old comedy shorts,
their underworld ties be damned. There’s never a dry moment in “Pulling Strings,” and it’s for the better. The musical performances here are high-end mellifluous. If Camil isn’t singing his parts, he’s sure emoting the heck out of them, romancing everyone in-scene and out in the audience with his grizzled looks and soft, autumn eyes. Audiences are safe bringing their significant others and/or spouses and kids for this cute feature.
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MONDAY ■ OCTOBER 7, 2013
FOOTBALL
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Smith hands team a pair, still loses to the Cards 4-2 MATTHEW COSTA Associate Sports Editor mcosta@smu.edu
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SMU wide out Jeremy Johnson (15) had a career-high 18 catches for 217 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday’s loss.
SMU’s comeback falls short in triple-overtime MATTHEW COSTA Associate Sports Editor mcosta@smu.edu
After a 21-point comeback and three heart-pounding overtimes, including five touchdowns in the extra periods alone, the SMU Mustangs (1-4 overall, 0-1 in American Athletic Conference) fell to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 55-52. “It’s very frustrating to compete so hard and battle your way back into it and not win,” Head Coach June Jones said. “I just felt that the kids were doing everything we asked them to do. They were playing hard and as you know we had to go make some plays. Unfortunately, we dropped a few balls that might have made a difference and we give them seven points in the first half — those type of little things turn into big things.” Following a Justin Goodwin touchdown run late in the third quarter to put the Knights up 3514, the game looked out of reach for SMU. That was when Garrett Gilbert and Jeremy Johnson went to work, scoring 21 unanswered points to tie the game and send it to overtime.
Gilbert had an incredible day passing, as the senior totaled an SMU-record 484 yards through the air, five passing touchdowns and another two rushing scores in the extra frames. His most impressive drive came when the Mustangs were down eight with two and a half minutes and 65 yards to go, throwing two passes to both Darius Joseph and Johnson. The senior receiver did the rest of the work himself, taking a 13yard crossing pattern to the end zone. “They were putting pressure on Garrett [Gilbert] and so once we made a couple of adjustments in our pass protection, we were able to give him a little bit more time,” Jones said. “It wasn’t anything that had happened; we just weren’t doing a good job blocking. So once we gave him time, he got the ball out and was able to throw it more accurately.” Still down, the Mustangs were forced to go for two, and the two playmakers in the game made the play as dramatic as possible as Gilbert scrambled all the way to the right side of the field before lobbing a prayer to the left corner where Johnson made a remarkable catch and tied the
score at 35-35. “It was all [Gilbert],” Jones said. “I think he accounted for seven touchdowns, which shows how competitive he is. That play in particular really showed everything. There aren’t many guys that could’ve avoided the sack, ran out, then throw it all the [way] back across the field and make that play. Of course Jeremy [Johnson] showed great poise keeping his feet in bounds. It’s just too bad that it goes to a losing effort. It would’ve been a big win, but we’re 1-4 now and we have to get on a roll and win some games to get back in the hunt.” Johnson had an incredible game, catching 18 of Gilbert’s 45 completions for 217 yards and three touchdowns. Both teams traded touchdowns in the first two frames, but it was a touchdown run by Rutgers’ Justin Goodwin that sealed the win for the Knights and left SMU winless in its first ever attempt against an AAC opponent. While SMU will certainly be frustrated with the loss, the Mustangs showed the fight of a team ready to enter into conference play and compete for a bowl game.
Despite the effort from senior Courtney Smith, the SMU Mustangs women’s soccer team (6-5-0 overall, 1-2-0 in American Athletic Conference) fell to the Louisville Cardinals, 4-2. The Mustangs started out quickly with Smith’s first of two goals in the sixth minute of play with a spectacular free kick from nearly 30 yards away. Although the lead was shortly lived, thanks to a ninth minute goal by the Cardinals’ Erin Yenney, and another two by Charlyn Corral later in the contest. Goalie Lauryn Bodden had a tough outing, seeing six shots come towards her net and had four get by. Those scores were the most allowed by the team this season, and resulted in the Mustangs’ second home loss of the year. The scoring came to a close on
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SMU’s Courtney Smith had two goals in the Mustangs’ loss to Louisville Thursday.
Smith’s second goal from a set piece in the 81st minute, when the Planonative snuck her free kick just away from the Louisville goalkeeper. Smith now has three goals on the season and a team-high eight assists for the second best point total on the team with 14, trailing Shelby Redman by two.
While the Mustangs played Cincinnati at home on Sunday, they’ll be gearing up for their last road trip of the season before the beginning of the American Athletic Conference Championship. They’ll take on Memphis on Thursday before heading up to Piscataway, N.J. Sunday.
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Louisville sweeps three-set match, Mustangs lose first AAC game DEMETRIO TENIENTE Sports Editor dteniente@smu.edu After winning their first two American Athletic Conference games, the Mustangs lost on Friday night, 3-0 to conference preseason favorite Louisville for their first conference loss ever. Offensively, SMU’s Abbey Bybel led the Mustangs with 10 kills and hitting a team-high .308. On the defensive side of the net, the Mustangs were led by Morgan Heise with 16 digs-
the most in a three-set match this season. Louisville (7-6, 3-0 AAC) finished the match on a high note; taking a 25-17 win in the third set. SMU started to rally in the final set but the Cardinals put an end to that and didn’t let SMU back within three points the rest of the set to end the match. Louisville went on a 12-4 run in the second set thanks to SMU committing eight errors. If not for Heise’s defensive efforts, SMU would have been blown out of the set.
SMU’s Caroline Young finished with nine kills and hit .261 in the match. Young was coming off back-to-back Conference Player of The Week awards. Young has 203 kills and is hitting .268 in 2013. The Mustangs are averaging 13.3 kills a set while allowing opponents to average 11.4 kills a set. The Mustangs hosted Cincinnati Sunday afternoon at the Dedman Center. Go to smudailycampus.com for the results of the match.