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Lower Greenville offers paleo-diet options
Belita Moreno speaks at SMU
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The next big budget fight
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Mustangs head to Memphis
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Moody reopening may offer alcohol Katy Roden Editor-in-Chief kroden@smu.edu In the past six weeks, SMU Athletics has been focusing on the development of one unanimous recommendation of the President’s Task Force on Athletics Marketing, Attendance and Community Outreach: the sale of alcohol in Moody Coliseum and Ford Stadium. “We’re working towards
providing [the sale of beer and wine] to begin on Jan. 4 with the reopening of Moody Coliseum,” said Rick Hart, director of athletics and a task force cochair. “Barring some unforeseen development or obstacle, that’s what we’re working towards. We’re still in the process of putting our plan together on how we would responsibly and in a controlled environment distribute beer and wine.” The sale of alcohol in the
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two venues was one of 79 recommendations of the task force formed in March 2012. Its objectives were to increase attendance, enhance fan experience, enhance the SMU brand and maximize revenue. “This is part of a whole addressing a bigger topic,” said Brad Cheves, vice president for Development and External Affairs and a task force co-chair. Currently, Hart and Cheves are relying heavily on the guidance of Aramark, SMU’s food and beverage service provider. They say that Aramark is an industry expert that will help them figure out the distribution details. Those details are being discussed and Hart was not able to name any specifics. However, he said there will be a specific serving cutoff time, limits on the number of beverages that can be purchased at a time, stand alone points of sale, ID checks, and some type of identifying process in the student section to help security officers differentiate between those of legal drinking age and others. Stand alone points of sale shouldn’t be a problem in Ford Stadium’s large concourse but they will be more challenging in the more confined Moody Coliseum. All distribution will occur through licensed, certified vendors employed by Aramark, not regular concessionaires or volunteer organizations. When it comes to the revenues from the alcohol sales, percentage share between Aramark and SMU Athletics has not been finalized.
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The $47 million renovation of Moody Coliseum will be completed in time to host a doubleheader on Jan. 4.
“There will be a positive net effect on revenues,” Hart said. “But that’s not the driver of this decision. We haven’t and don’t plan to adjust our budget until we have a better feel for what those revenues might be.” SMU would join seven of the 10 current American Athletic Conference schools that serve alcohol in all areas of their sports venues. Ford Stadium and Moody Coliseum would also join the AT&T Stadium, American Airlines Center, Rangers Ballpark and other Dallas-Fort Worth
sports and entertainment venues that serve beer and alcohol to customers. Hart said that all constituents represented on the task force recognized the expectations of the metroplex’s professional sports fans to have a drink with their experience. “Now, that doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do and that’s why it required additional study,” Hart said. “We recognize that what makes us unique from those other venues is that we’re on a college campus and students are at the focal point of our events.
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We will have to do some things that are above and beyond what others do.” The task force’s target demographic was broad based, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, board members, donors and ticket holders. “Maintaining a family atmosphere is very important to us which is why it will be important that we ensure that the distribution occurs in a responsible, controlled manner,”
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Profile
FiR Kirk looks forward to creating a tradition Katy Roden Editor-in-Chief kroden@smu.edu
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Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Evan Smith sat down with President R. Gerald Turner for an interview during Thursday’s day-long symposium.
Texas Tribune sits down with Turner Katy Roden Editor-in-Chief kroden@smu.edu Evan Smith, The Texas Tribune’s editor-in-chief, co-founder and CEO, took the lunch hour of The Tribune’s day-long symposium Thursday at SMU to interview President R. Gerald Turner. Smith addressed the high cost of attending SMU for one year, saying it generously equaled three years at the University of Texas at Austin or Texas A&M University. He asked Turner to tell him why sending a student to SMU for around $58,000 a year would be worthwhile, given the cheaper
education available in the state. “Compared to the education they get at UT and A&M, it’s a real bargain,” Turner said, followed by laughs from the audience. Turner said he tells in-state students that the cost is worth it while to out-of-state students he stresses the value, because SMU is cheaper than other national private universities. SMU’s endowment has nearly tripled to $1.3 billion in the past 15 years. Smith told Turner someone had described the president as a “prolific fundraiser.” Smith also noted the $99 million of financial aid is provided to students each year, more than 50
percent of which is generated by SMU fundraising. Turner said that one of the best decisions he made in his 18 years as president was announcing the university’s goal to be a top 50 national university. While SMU is currently in the top quarter of national universities, Turner said that ranking was “not good enough.” Smith discussed SMU’s admissions numbers, noting that while application and admittance numbers have increased, first-year and transfer class size has remained the same at around 1,100. Turner replied that his goal is to get “better not bigger.” Turner said
efforts are focused on expanding the SMU brand horizons and recruitment from coast to coast to earn a more national presence. Admissions numbers consistently count out-of-state students at around 700. In-state student counts also remain around 700. Turner said those numbers are also part of the plan to become a national university. Smith also hosts “Overheard with Evan Smith” on PBS. The symposium hosted in the Mack Ballroom of the Umphrey Lee Center focused on Texas transportation and was part of the 2013 Texas Tribune Festival On The Road.
Rita Kirk, a professor of communication studies, author and director of the Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility and SMU-inLondon, is looking forward to communicating with the students she will move in with next fall. One of Kirk’s goals is to provide a space for students to simply talk. “Often people need to hear themselves think out loud and they need somebody to just ask questions and doesn’t try to give answers,” Kirk said. “What they need is somebody who has had more experience asking the right questions to let them think through something.” Kirk takes SMU students to Great Britain every summer and studied at Cambridge herself where she was able to observe the housing system and engaged faculty. She believes the Residential Commons model will improve campus programming. “Of all the universities I’ve seen, [SMU] has so much for people to do, but they’re not always well attended,” she said. “There will be a ready-made audience [on campus] that will make it easier to attend events.” Kirk met SMU alumni Elisabeth and William Armstrong who donated $5 million to the construction of the Residential Commons. Kirk will live in Armstrong RC with her husband and Bichon Frise named Sir Emerson. Kirk looks forward to creating Armstrong’s identity and traditions.
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Professor Rita Kirk
“[A Residential Commons] gives a niche for people to find each other,” Kirk said. “They’ll always have a place that’s theirs whenever they come back on campus.” Kirk plans on creating programming based on “teaching something good” where students can showcase their talents such as athletics, cooking, poetry reading or engineering logic. “Learning doesn’t always happen in the classroom and I think that’s what we’re going to get to see a lot more — people getting to explore some ideas,” she said. “[It will be] something fun to give us a chance to live in each other’s shoes.” As a founding FiR, Kirk will be a part of the creation of Armstrong’s identity as a Residential Commons. “I think the first class that moves in will have a tremendous impact on who we are and what it’s about,” Kirk said. “[The traditions they create] will be passed down for hundreds of years. It’s a great time to be thoughtful about our values and our aspirations.”
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FRIDAY n OCTOBER 18, 2013 Dining
Lower Greenville restaurant satisfies a primal palate Mallory Ashcraft Food Editor mashcraft@smu.edu Hunt and gather your next meal seated inside the cozy dining room at HG Sply Co., a Paleoinspired restaurant that offers dishes that draw from the so-called “caveman” diet. Staples in the Paleo diet include meat and vegetables, and that emphasis can certainly be felt at HG Sply Co. The “hunted” side of the menu features high-quality meat and fish entrees, while the “gathered” side offers a selection of unique vegetable side dishes. Processed foods, grains and starches, and dairy are all off the menu in the Paleo diet. But fear not — diners can still get grub in the form of a meaty sandwich or burger at HG Sply Co. While it technically isn’t 100 percent Paleo, the straightforward menu makes it easy to enjoy healthy food in general. The meat dishes are pure and simple but not lacking in flavor, and the vegetable side options offer enough variety to keep things interesting. The average price of an entree is $25, and each side is $6 (bumping up most dishes closer to the $30 range). The bowls, $14, are build-yourown style dishes served with a choice of vegetables and protein. The flavors offered are easy to combine and have the potential to generate many
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The flourless chocolate cake topped with almond milk ice cream.
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The bowls at H.G Sply Co. offer customizable combinations made from a choice of vegetables and meat.
palatable variations. The duck confit, brussel sprout chips and sweet potato hash complemented each other particularly well. The duck was fork-tender and lean with a rich, gamy flavor. The sweet potato hash had a subtle spiciness to it, and while the brussel sprout chips were not crispy or at all like a chip, their distinct flavor came through nicely. Other offerings for making
FRIDAY October 18 Reading for a Reason, Dallas Hall Lawn, 12:30 to 2 p.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Women’s Swimming SMU Classic, 6:30 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Houston, Westcott Field, 7 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. USF, Dedman Center, 7 p.m.
a bowl included bases such as quinoa, organic greens and curried cauliflower; meats including chicken, steak and pulled pork; and toppings including spicy broccoli, wild mushrooms and guacamole. The beet salad, a different take on a trendy dish, was a clean and refreshing appetizer for $9. Bibb lettuce, red and golden beets, spicy candied pecans and crumbled bacon were tossed in a light and herby
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Habitat Build, Dallas Habitat Site, 8 a.m. to noon Stampede of Service, Flagpole, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SMU Fall Festival, Ford Stadium, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Women’s Swimming SMU Classic, 6:30 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. UCF, Westcott Field, 7 p.m.
All-University Worship, Perkins Chapel, 11 a.m. SMU Young Life Club, HughesTrigg Promenade, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. UCF, Dedman Center, 1 p.m.
green goddess dressing. The beets could have been roasted a bit longer to make them softer and more tender, but the ingredients all paired nicely with one another. It’s hard to imagine that a caveman would deny himself dessert after feasting on so much vegetable sustenance. And when dessert is a gluten-free and dairyfree flourless chocolate cake, it’s easy for anyone to say yes. The cake, served warm and
OCTOBER 16 2:37 AM. Fire Alarm. MorrisonMcGinnis Hall. The fire alarm was activated at this location due to burnt food in the microwave. Closed. 8:00 AM. Fire. DEA Offices. A staff member reported a burning smell in the building. UPFD and officers responded and found a lighting ballast had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. Closed. 1:20 PM. Theft. Moody Parking Garage. A theft was reported at this location. Open.
topped with a scoop of almond milk ice cream, was rich and chocolaty with a melt-in-yourmouth texture. Apparently it was made from coconut flour, but there was no trace of coconut. It was positively intoxicating. As the name suggests, the Paleo diet dates back to the Paleolithic Period, a time before industrialized agriculture when people gathered plants and hunted animals for food. Proponents of the diet say that the human body did not evolve to digest foods that came as a result of industrialization — namely dairy products, grains and legumes (beans) — while critics argue that the diet is too restrictive. Mark Sisson, author of “The Primal Blueprint” and a strong supporter of the Paleo diet, said on his blog that replacing unhealthy processed foods with high-quality meats and vegetables can’t be bad.
According to an article from Scientific American, most nutritionists agree that cutting down on processed foods is a good choice for everyone. But other guidelines of the Paleo diet are stirring up controversy. Many critics argue against cutting out entire food groups and the healthy nutrients they provide, including fiber from whole grains, protein from beans and calcium from dairy products. Furthermore, the article also states that humans adapted to eating a wide variety of foods since the Stone Age and that the central philosophy of the Paleo diet is fundamentally flawed. The beauty of a concept like HG Sply Co. is that people don’t have to be on the diet to eat there and enjoy it, and for once they can feel good about what they’re putting in to their body at a restaurant.
6:13 PM. Duty on Striking an Unattended Vehicle. 3000 Block SMU Blvd. A non-affiliated individual reported damage to his vehicle at this location. Open.
Student Conduct Officer for underage drinking and underage possession of alcohol. Closed.
7:10 PM. Fraudulent Use of a Disabled Placard. Meadows Museum Parking Garage. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Officer for using someone else’s placard. Closed.
2:04 AM. Disorderly Conduct/ Possession of Fictitious License or ID. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Officer for causing a disturbance and having a fake ID. Closed.
11:32 PM. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor/Possession of Alcohol by a Minor/General Violation. Eleven students were cited and referred to the
9:14 AM. Fraudulent Use of a Disabled Placard. Meadows Museum Garage. An altered disabled placard was confiscated from a staff member. Closed.
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African drum, dance company kick off new series caleb wossen A&E Staff Writer cwossen@smu.edu The Moussa Diabate and the Djely Kunda West African Drum and Dance Company played in the Taubman Atrium of the Owen Arts Center for the Expanding Your Horizons Brown Bag Series Wednesday. Lovers of African drum and casual lunchgoers watched eagerly as bandleader Diabate took the floor. Pungent pops from percussionists warmed a rainweary audience. Band members on the duduk often provided support, banging out rhythms in a listless breeze. Abu behind the balfoun (an instrument similar to the xylophone with wooden
bells attached to the bottom) struck tangy leads with an impish grin. Three dancers soon accompanied the performance. Each dancer swiveled, jumped and grinned, as if celebrating the birth of a prince. Songs assumedly about African history were delivered in a breathless hum, unable to overpower the immaculate drumming. Audience members were called to dance, too. One girl from Oak Hill Academy led the charge, fixed on matching the dancers’ hip swivels and hand gestures. Others followed as well, bumping and moving in one large crowd, Diabate grinning all the while. Mary Guthrie, marketing
and promotions coordinator at SMU, leapt at the chance to join the band. “You bet,” Guthrie said. “You don’t get the opportunity to witness this level of drumming [often], and if you have an invitation, why not?” Diabate, sweating since the band’s warm-up, lectured the audience on the history of African drum music. African history has “too many stories” to write down, Diabate said. Historians instead become storytellers, or “jali.” Drums are used to help communicate this history. The African drum has played an important influence on Chris Rollins. The 23-year-old credits the drum and Diabate with helping him grow as a person. “It’s not about being the
best,” Rollins, a percussionist for Diabate since age 7, said. “It’s about being better than you were yesterday.” Diabate percussionist Ann Vandenberg agreed, adding that African drumming teaches patience and selflessness. African drum music has no meter, Vanderberg says, making togetherness key. “It forces you to lose your ego, pay attention to others,” she said. Drenched through his clothes, Diabate closed with a reminder that African history is about family, inviting the audience to a drumming class right after the performance. Moussa Diabate and the Djely Kunda West African Drum and Dance Company currently teach at Booker T. Washington High School.
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Moussa Diabate and the Djely Kunda West African Drum and Dance Company perform in the Taubman Atrium of the Owen Arts Center Wednesday.
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Alumna shares hardships, triumphs of being Latina JhoAnna Garcia Contributing Writer jsgarcia@smu.edu
The collaboration of the Multicultural Student Affairs and College Hispanic American Students brought alumna Aurabela “Belita” Moreno as the Hispanic Heritage Month closing speaker. Belita is mainly known for her role in the “George Lopez” show as “Benny,” the rather blunt grandmother. On Wednesday, Belita spoke about her childhood and her hardships and triumphs as a Latina of her time. Belita was born in Dallas, attended Justin F. Kimball High School and was the second Latina to major in theater at Southern
Methodist University on a full scholarship. Before Belita’s acting career started in earnest, she worked at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Santa Maria, Calif. However, it wasn’t long before Belita missed the theater. She appeared in film productions such as “3 Women,” “A Wedding,” “A Perfect Couple,” and many others. She then became a regular on the ABC sitcom “Perfect Strangers” from 1986 to 1992 and portrayed Beth Henley’s “Popeye” in “The Miss Firecracker Contest.” Then, from 2002 to 2007, Belita had a regular role as “Benny” in “George Lopez” that was the second most watched TV show
after “Friends.” Belita spoke about her childhood hardships as a Latina in her neighborhood and as a Latina actor. She also spoke of her transformation from a shy child to an outspoken actor who never knew the meaning of the word “no,” when in the pursuit of following her dreams. In the closing of the Q&A portion, Belita offered free advice to the current students of SMU that included “dream, be curious, and be open” when striving to make dreams come true. Belita embodies the notion that with perseverance and dedication one can accomplish his or her dreams.
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Dancers kick off the Expanding Your Horizons Brown Bag Concert Series.
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SpongeSnobs, No Chance trevor thrall Opinion Editor tthrall@smu.edu I’ve heard countless parents snobbishly inform me that their children are not allowed to watch “SpongeBob SquarePants.” This conversation usually happens as I watch their little one do something destructive, such as take a Sharpie to the wall and sofa. To which the mother would reply through a clenched jaw, “Oh, he’s just artistic.” Well, lady, maybe if you would sit your kid down in front of the TV and turn on some good old SpongeBob, little Billy might not spend his time being an embarrassment and disappointment to your entire family. In all seriousness, I learned a plethora of life lessons from Mr. SquarePants and the gang. Who could forget the heartwrenching tale of Mystery the seahorse, SpongeBob’s beloved wild pet? Though SpongeBob developed a deep love for Mystery, comparable to that of Romeo and Juliet, he knew that it was selfish of him to keep the animal from its natural habitat. He tearfully sent Mystery back to the open sea. We’ve all heard that “if you love somebody, let them go.” Such wise words, (that I honestly haven’t been able to make sense of in my infinite wisdom) and by gosh, SpongeBob did just that. Let’s not forget about the time that SpongeBob extended friendship to Plankton, the lowest scumbag in all of Bikini Bottom. (Is a comparison to Jesus appropriate here? Probably not.) Chum Bucket owner Sheldon J. Plankton has spent the better part of his career trying to destroy the Krusty Krab crew’s
livelihood by stealing the Krabby Patty secret “formuler.” Does SpongeBob take this personally? No. He sees straight through Plankton’s antagonistic ways to the lonely heart of a guy with a Napoleon complex. SpongeBob’s humble and caring approach to Plankton is sure to make viewers of all ages check their own hearts for this kind of love. I know I did. A fan favorite, “Band Geeks,” showed not only more of SpongeBob’s charitable nature, but also his outstanding leadership skills. When Squidward needed the town to come together so that he could prove his success to his longtime nemesis Squilliam Fancyson, Squidward quickly lost hope. But who was there to step in and save the day? Why, none other than Mr. SpongeBob SquarePants himself. In just one day of practice, SpongeBob was able to produce what many say was the best underwater performance by Bikini Bottomites at a fictional football game of all time. Squidward may have been discouraged by questions of the “Is mayonnaise an instrument?” nature, but SpongeBob knew that there’s no such thing as a stupid question. His patience with the amateur musicians showed us all that a little optimism goes a long way. So, parents, take some time to reassess your strict “No SpongeBob” policy. From what I can observe in the grocery store, your kids are awful anyway. You must be doing something wrong, and my guess is that it has something to do with a deficiency of nautical nonsense. Thrall is a junior majoring in journalism and film.
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Try to learn from debate I am nervous for our generation. Recently, I was reminded of the venom and spite that people have when they come to the table thinking they’re right. It seems highly prevalent that there is a simple stubbornness to not actually let yourself be vulnerable to new perspectives and truth. Many will join a discussion merely to counter points laid before them in which we try to tally score (as so historically European and typical of us – seeing our culture basically descended from them). Yet, again, we see no Socratic desire to learn and thus, nothing is gained from the exchange. I am reminded that while we have come to this institution to learn, we have no desire to take part in actual learning. Learning is to challenge what you know. — Patrick Norwood, SMU sophomore
Quote Worthy
“Those of us who have the privilege to serve this country have an obligation to do our job as best we can. We come from different parties, but we are Americans first.” —President Barack Obama, blaming Republicans for the political stalemate that ended after 16 days “I duck it as best I can, but her reputation has become the Woman Who Married an Idiot and Stuck with Him.” —Former congressman Anthony Weiner, regretting the reputation his wife has due to his sexting scandals
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New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman addressed a crowd during a session of the AIA National Convention in New Orleans on May 12, 2011.
The cowardice of commentary
In the game of politics, there is nothing noble about shouting from the sidelines. w. tucker keene Managing Editor tkeene@smu.edu
Opinion columnists, specifically those that cover politics, are largely cowards. There. I said it. We constantly critique what politicians do and say, call for specific policy changes and complain when those policy changes aren’t made, but we aren’t willing to be any more than just keyboard warriors in the fights we comment on. If there are issues that someone thinks are important, it isn’t enough to just talk about it. To pester politicians to act on those issues isn’t enough. Someone who truly cares about the game that is politics shouldn’t just shout from the sidelines, they should put on a uniform and get in the game himself. They can’t understand the true nature of the battlefield until they enter into it directly. Politicians face huge obstacles. They have opposition to negotiate
be able to contribute to political discourse that’s one thing. But that isn’t the case. No one has ever accused Friedman’s ego of being anything other than massive. They think their words alone would be enough to change the world. And yet they use excuses like “I couldn’t take the pay cut” as reasons why they wouldn’t consider a life in politics. There is no greater symbol of their cowardice, of their disinterest in actually advancing the policy goals they advocate than their refusal to sacrifice something in support of that goal. That they care more about their paychecks than they do their pet issues should show their devotees their true motives. That they aren’t willing to hunker down and compromise to get a policy they support passed. They’re content to bite at the heels of those in power. The world of politics is vast, and there is room for many different people to get involved
in many different ways. But so many columnists, who operate purely on the periphery of this world, seem to think they’re already involved in a much more direct way, myself included. We’re not. So long as we remain writing and nothing else, we won’t be able to influence the world we’d like to. The soccer mom screaming from the sidelines will never score the winning goal. We can’t affect the change we think we can through words alone. It is cowardly for us to lie to ourselves and say we can as an excuse to not play the game. If you are interested in politics, if you want to get something done, don’t confine yourself to the opinion page of the local paper. Pursue a career in politics. Run for office. But don’t pretend that punditry will ever be a satisfying alternative. Keene is a senior majoring in political science, economics and public policy.
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Student predicts the next few months in politics brandon bub Contributing Writer bbub@smu.edu As I’m writing this opinion piece, members of Congress are working frantically to hash out a resolution to reopen the government and avoid defaulting on the country’s fiscal obligations. While I haven’t read the text of any possible bills being considered, here is how I predict the situation will go down. In order to prevent a catastrophic default, Congress will pass a stopgap spending measure that reopens the government and raises the debt ceiling such that American borrowing authority will not be exceeded for another three months. Moreover, all future debt negotiations will be tied to the detonation of America’s stockpile of nuclear weapons. If Congress
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with, they have disparate constituencies to balance, they have first hand knowledge of the complexities of the law. These obstacles don’t lend themselves to the simple solutions so often called for in opinion columns. Most columnists know this, but enjoy ignoring all that and standing on the soapbox so they can spout off about their favorite issue. But this isn’t courageous. Columnists who gain a particularly large following are often mentioned as potential candidates for political office. Ann Coulter’s name has come up several times in lists of potential senate candidates in Connecticut. Rush Limbaugh’s name has come up as well. Thomas Friedman routinely calls for a “Radical Center” to take over the political scene, but refuses to do anything more than talk about it despite plenty of “Draft Friedman” Facebook movements. If they think they wouldn’t
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cannot pass a new budget by Jan. 18, the president will be forced to launch all of our warheads at once, incinerating all living matter on the planet’s surface. In November, Republicans will keep pushing their demands that key provisions of Obamacare be delayed indefinitely (read: until they think they can win the White House again). When asked by reporters whether such a demand is worth risking the annihilation of humanity, Ted Cruz will tell Fox News viewers that a nuclear holocaust is nothing compared to the loss of liberty Americans will suffer if Obamacare becomes law. When December comes, negotiations will further stall as senators like John McCain beg their caucus to pick another time to fight this battle. Rand Paul will write an op-ed on CNN’s website reminding readers that the media is making out the apocalypse to
be much worse than it sounds. After all, countries have been testing nuclear weapons for decades, so if they were going to eliminate life on Earth, they would have done so already. The administration is just trying to scare the American people; if one or two nukes go off, no one will be terribly upset. Then, January will arrive. Republicans will take to the airwaves to decry President Obama for bringing us so close to the brink of doom. Public intellectuals will write masturbatory news columns about how “both parties are to blame for this mess.” John Boehner will show up on “The Situation Room in tears as Wolf Blitzer” asks him how humanity’s extinction might affect the 2014 midterm elections. Sarah Palin will use the situation to pretend that she is somehow still politically relevant. Cruz
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will read “The Cat in the Hat.” Not because he’s trying to start another filibuster, but because people always told him it was good and he never felt he could set enough time aside to really digest it up to this point. The secretary of the treasury will finally mint that $2 trillion coin, which Paul Krugman will wear around his neck and refer to as “Precious.” With no other options left at his disposal, the president will be forced to follow the text of the laws passed by Congress and authorize a worldwide nuclear strike. Asked if he has any last uplifting words to share with the American public, he will respond, “Hey, if nothing else, at least this all happened after Breaking Bad finished its run.” Bub is a senior majoring in English, history and political science.
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Local real estate firm keeps Alumnus launches collegiate strong SMU connection blanket line to help homeless Emily Sims News Writer esims@smu.edu Wingert Real Estate Company is not your typical brokerage firm. Founded by Jason Wingert in 2011, the company is still in the early stages of development but is already forging new paths in the real estate industry. Out of 21 agents currently employed at Wingert, seven are SMU alumni and one is an SMU student. Although Wingert attended Centenary College, Wingert feels a strong connection with SMU after growing up in Highland Park and having SMU alumni as parents. Five of the SMU alumni Wingert hired are recent graduates who have responsibilities unheard of for entry-level real estate positions. SMU graduate Jay Neikirk ’13 has been an associate at Wingert for three months and believes he has learned more working at Wingert than he would at a bigger firm. “I feel like I’ve already accumulated a year’s worth of knowledge [that I wouldn’t have] had I joined at a bigger shop,” Neikirk said. “Being smaller means that we don’t always get the national brands as clients, but it allows for us younger associates to see the process from start to finish, which is not the case at bigger firms where recent graduates are used to do[ing] the busy work of cold calling.” The company specializes in both commercial and residential real estate as well as apartment locating and residential leasing. When it was first founded, Wingert hired experienced do-it-yourself types who really didn’t need much help from him. Although the experience was there, Wingert said there wasn’t much of a heartbeat. However, that changed unexpectedly when he decided to hire interns. “I just randomly put a post on MustangTRAK looking for interns in December and didn’t hear anything until March,” Wingert said. “It was the craziest thing, we had seven or eight people reach back and they were all SMU students who knew each other but didn’t know they all applied. That’s when I thought maybe we should do more than just an internship.” Wingert ultimately hired seven interns, six of whom attended SMU. Originally, the company hadn’t planned to do apartment locating but Wingert saw the opportunity to capitalize on the interns’ close connection with other
SMU students and graduates. “At the time Gordon Kellerman was the only one of them who was licensed and we did about $21,000 to $22,000 of commissions of apartment locating and lease deals. We feel like if they had all been licensed that could have been around $40,000 to $60,000,” Wingert said. “As I’m training them for commercial, they can be helping their friends by offering them a legit[imate] service in real estate and finding them a place to live.” Wingert’s dedication to training his younger associates is one of the things that set the company apart. He never imagined when starting his own firm that as CEO he would also take on the role of mentor. SMU graduae Gordon Kellerman ‘11 and senior associate at Wingert worked two years at other firms before moving to Wingert where he feels like he has greater opportunities. “Through my experience at these larger corporations I have found that individually your talents can be neglected by being pigeon-holed into a role that isn’t best suited for your personality and/or technical ability,” Kellerman said. “It is extremely important in the real estate business to find a niche that excites you and that you can truly specialize in. However, you must have the chance to have your hand in the various real estate sectors and markets until you are able to decide the best position that suits your traits.” Wingert makes a point to provide his associates with the chance to experience all areas of the business in hopes of finding their passions. Not only does he provide them with hands-on experience, but also the opportunity to take certified commercial investment member classes, advanced classes for investment real estate not typically taken by entry-level associates. “I want to help these guys develop what they’re passionate about,” Wingert said. “What gets them out of bed? As they build their network they have the opportunity here to dive in and [find] out what they like.” Although the company is small, its size plays an important role in providing the younger associates with more opportunity. “I was looking for a position at a real estate company that would allow me to actually be [a] part of deals and everyday interaction and transactions,
not just cold calling behind a computer all day as most entry level associates would be doing at bigger companies,” commercial associate and SMU graduate Joey Arsenio ’13 said. “I love that Wingert is a smaller shop. The small shop environment is extremely helpful to learn at a quick rate.” Wingert knows that many of the younger associates he hired will move on to other jobs at other firms. His goal is to help get them to that other position while using their skills to help grow his company. “I want to help them get to that next job,” Wingert said. “We know these guys aren’t going to be here forever but we want this to be a win-win where they go on to a better job because of their experience here and they can look back and say Wingert is here because of my time there.” After seeing the energy and team spirit that came with the interns, Wingert hopes to continue its connection with the SMU community. By having SMU graduates on staff that know the area, it makes it easy for them to help other graduates and students find a place to live. “Being a graduate, I know the market very well in terms of apartment locating for students around campus or helping people that are looking to transfer away from campus to find a house or apartment,” Neikirk said. Not only does hiring SMU students help from a business perspective, having associates on staff that know each other gave the company the heartbeat Wingert was looking for. “It’s an unreal opportunity to work in an environment where you have the ability to win business and become successful while working with your close friends,” Kellerman said. “We like to have a lot of fun, but at the end of the day our individual goals to become established in the real estate community as reputable, knowledgeable brokers results in an environment that is truly focused on becoming better each day. Our goal is to work together as a team and hold one another accountable for doing everything in our power to ensure the company’s overall success.” Looking to the future, Wingert would love to recruit more SMU students to fill internship positions. The company also plans to open branches in Fort Worth, Houston and Austin.
Emily Sims News Writer esims@smu.edu SMU alumnus and former swimmer Josh Helland ’00 founded the non-profit A Good Night Sleep, an organization that has delivered over 1,500 beds to people who are transitioning out of homelessness. Since its founding in 2010, Helland has launched another organization aimed at helping the homeless. Conceptualized in 2012, With a Purpose is a social impact brand whose first product is a line of collegiate blankets. For every blanket sold, one is donated to local charities. “Blankets are a huge need of people who are homeless especially as it gets into the winter,” Helland said. “We wanted to help
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fulfill that need.” After gaining inspiration for the business model from Toms Shoes, whose creator attended SMU around the same time as Helland, Helland knew he wanted to have a one for one product line that helps people. “We tried imagining what it would be like to not have a blanket to keep us warm and how we could help people who deal with this very issue on a daily basis. And this is what we came up with,” Helland said. Rather than build a brand from scratch, Helland decided it would be more efficient to use university logos and sell the blankets near college campuses. The organization launched at seven universities this fall, one of which was SMU. Other universities include University of Kansas,
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Mustangs travel to face The SMU Classic brings Memphis for road battle powerhouses to the Hilltop Billy Embody Sports Writer wembody@smu.edu
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SMU has had two weeks to make adjustments and improve since their loss to Rutgers in overtime in Ford Stadium, but now heads to Memphis to take on the University of Memphis Tigers at 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Quarterback Garrett Gilbert got the SMU offense rolling after having a slow start to the Rutgers game to the tune of 52 points. Although it was in a losing effort, Gilbert threw for 484 yards and five touchdowns along with another two touchdowns on the ground. If that was a preview of the rest of the season offensively, SMU may have a shot to get back to a bowl game even with its 1-4 record and 0-1 conference record at the moment. Consistency is key again for the Mustang offense if they’ll want to continue to improve. The offensive line was able to give Gilbert just enough time to make plays, but not necessarily
enough to operate in the most efficient way. The line will have to deal with Memphis junior and Houstonnative defensive lineman Martin Ifedi, who has 10 tackles and 6.5 sacks on the season. It will be a tough matchup for the offensive line because of his size and ability to beat blocks and get in the backfield. Linebacker Tank Jakes for Memphis also has had a solid campaign, leading the team with 30 tackles and also has 5.5 tackles for loss. SMU’s offensive line continues to shuffle players in and out, trying to find the right combination, but so far it hasn’t been able to yet. Offensively, it has been a tough year for the Memphis Tigers with first-year quarterback Paxton Lynch running the show. Lynch, who has passed for 200-yards in two straight games, had a rough start to the season, but appears to be finding some success. One aspect of the Memphis offense that will have to get going
early is the running game, led by senior Brandon Hayes, who is averaging 5.26 yards per carry so far. While Hayes only has two touchdowns on the ground this season, SMU will have to limit his yards per carry to get Memphis into passing situations with Lynch, who’s thrown four interceptions versus his two touchdown passes. SMU will rely heavily on the linebackers to fill its gaps and make the right reads in the running game. Senior Randall Joyner is still slowly working his way back to 100 percent, but with each passing week he continues to look more and more like himself. SMU has to start its march to a fifth consecutive bowl game this week with a win or else SMU will face an even tougher climb back this season.
PREDICTION: SMU 35-10
Demetrio Teniente Sports Editor dteniente@smu.edu Few programs kick off their season with tougher competition than the Mustangs do at their annual SMU Classic. Every year, the classic brings national powers to the waters of Perkins Natatorium. This year the group includes University of Southern California, Indiana, University of North Carolina, Louisville and the University of Miami. In the 2013 NCAA Championships, USC earned a pair of individual titles and finished seventh overall. Indiana and UNC finished in the top 15, while Miami finished 20th and Louisville 22nd. SMU finished just outside of the group with a respectable 24th place finish. With this many successful programs in one place, there will be many national champion swimmers and Olympians competing over the weekend. SMU will be led by seniors
Isabella Arcila and Nina Rangelova and juniors Monika Babok and Nathalie Lindborg, who earned All-American honors for their performances in the 200-yard and 400-yard freestyle events at the 2013 NCAA Championships. The relay team posted a 10th place finish in the 400-yard freestyle with a time of 3:16:37 and an 11th place finish in the 200yard race with a time of 1:30:07. Impressively, Rangelova is a six-time All-American, while Arcila and Babok are four time All-Americans. Lindborg received her first two accolades during the 201213 season to round off the decorated group. With their dominating presence on the national stage, it should come as no surprise that the Mustangs were equally successful in C-USA. Arcila was named C-USA Swimmer of the Year, while Linborg was named Newcomer of the Year last season. Arcila owned the 2013 conference meet — taking home
six first-place finishes while establishing a new meet standard in the 50-yard freestyle. Lindborg won five titles at the C-USA Championships, including a win in the 100-yard freestyle. Not only do the Mustangs have the benefit of so many returning work horses, but they can also look forward to seeing a few newcomers in action. Newcomers to the SMU group are divers Lauren Lamb and Margaret Lindsay and freestyle swimmer Ursa Bezan. Samantha Butz will compete in the fly and back while Brooke Jensen looks to establish herself in distance races. On Oct. 4, SMU began its 2013-14 season with a third place finish (278 points) at the UNT Relays in Southlake, Texas. The Mustangs finished ahead of AAC opponent Houston who finished fourth (244 points). The SMU Classic will be students’ last chance to see the athletes compete at SMU until Jan. 31. There will be events Friday and Saturday in Perkins Natatorium beginning at 6:30 p.m.
SMU vs. Memphis
UCF vs. Louisville
Fla St. vs. Clemson
UCLA vs. Stanford
Auburn vs. A&M
Florida vs. Mizzou
Cowboys vs. Eagles
Ravens vs. Steelers
Broncos vs. Colts
Vikings vs. Giants
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Demetrio Teniente
SMU 35-28
Louisville
Clemson
Stanford
A&M
Florida
Cowboys
Ravens
Broncos
Vikings
42-28
Matthew costa
SMU 31-17
Louisville
Clemson
Stanford
A&M
Florida
Eagles
Steelers
Broncos
Vikings
51-19
W.Tucker Keene
SMU 31-7
Louisville
Fla. St.
Stanford
A&M
Florida
Cowboys
Steelers
Colts
Giants
42-28
Christopher Saul
SMU 34-28
Louisville
Fla. St.
Stanford
A&M
Mizzou
Eagles
Ravens
Broncos
Giants
42-28
Billy Embody
SMU 35-10
Louisville
Fla. St.
Stanford
A&M
Florida
Cowboys
Ravens
Broncos
Vikings
44-26
GAME