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By MEREDITH SHAMBURGER Senior Staff Writer mshamburge@smu.edu
Step Show a success The annual Homecoming Step Show, hosted by the Nu Kappa chapter of Omega Psi Phi was completely sold out by the start of the show, which was held in the Hughes-Trigg Theater. Winners of the Step Show, chosen by the audience, were Beta Upsilon Chi (Brothers Under Christ) and Alpha Chi Omega. These groups were given the proceeds from the show to donate to a charity of their choice. Beta Upsilon Chi will be donating their winnings to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, said member and Step Show participant Michael Key. “We chose MDA because we believe in reaching physical needs, not just spiritual,” Key said. Alpha Chi Omega will be donating their portion to Genesis Women’s Shelter, a Dallas safe-haven for victims of domestic abuse. “Our philanthropy supports domestic abuse nationally, so we support Genesis on a local level,” said Caroline Arbaugh, president of Alpha Chi Omega. Both groups won $700.
Sony retires iconic Walkman Sony is stopping production of its Walkman portable cassette-tape player after 30 years and roughly 220 million products sold. The last batch of Walkmans was produced in April and shipped to Japan. Sony won’t be making another batch once that one is sold off. The Walkman debuted in 1979, eventually replacing record players as the most popular way for people to play music. CD players and MP3 players later replaced the Walkman as the go-to product to play music.
Texas to Amazon: You owe us $269 mil The state of Texas is trying to collect $269 million in uncollected sales taxes from Amazon.com, Inc. The figure, which includes interest and penalties, is from purchases made by state residents over a four-year period from the online store. Amazon plans to fight the matter and has requested that it be reconsidered, telling the Securities and Exchange Commission that Texas “did not provide a sufficient basis for its assessment and that the assessment is without merit.”
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From left, Vice President of Student Affairs Lori White, second runners up Collin Aufhammer and Leela Harpur, Homecoming King Garrett Olson, Homecoming Queen Taylor Torcellini, first runners up Josh Espinosa and Sana Merchant and President R. Gerald Turner pose after the Homecoming presentation Saturday afternoon at Ford Stadium.
Student Senate will vote on a piece of legislation that seeks to improve the financial aid advising process at its Tuesday meeting. Student Body President Jake Torres authored the bill, which encourages SMU to extend walkin hours and add two financial aid advisors—one for undergraduate students and one for graduate students. “I personally know several students that have had to leave the University because of financial aid problems,” Torres said. “Not necessarily because of conduct problems or academics, but because they could not figure out how to find money.”
There are currently five undergraduate advisors and two graduate advisors. Walk-in hours, where students do not need to set up an appointment, are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Torres told Senate that he has received many complaints from students about the financial aid advising process, especially from graduate students, who say it’s hard to get in touch with their advisor. To add two advisors would means that SMU would need to find the money to pay their salaries. Torres estimated at the meeting that it would cost approximately $30,000 plus benefits per advisor. Torres said he
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Mustang fans celebrate spirit despite downpour By LAUREN SCHEININ Contributing Writer lscheinin@smu.edu
Students, faculty and alumni braved the wet weather to celebrate the Homecoming festivities and support their Mustangs. Cloudy skies and rain were not enough to stop SMU fans from showing their Mustang pride Saturday morning at the Homecoming parade and on the Boulevard before the afternoon game against the University of Houston. Starting at 11 a.m., music could be heard blaring down Hillcrest Ave. as students, alumni and families from the community put on their blue and gathered on the sidewalks to watch the parade travel down the street. “The floats were my favorite part of Homecoming when I was a student,” said Stacy Dupell, who graduated SMU in 1983 and now lives in Tampa, Fla. One of the many alumni who travelled from out of town specifically for Homecoming, Dupell has attended
the last three Homecoming games because her daughter, Elizabeth Dupell, is now a cheerleader for the Mustangs. The parade began at Dallas Hall, travelled down Hillcrest Ave. and then looped around the Boulevard, ending at Mockingbird Lane. Various participating student organizations had decorated the elaborate floats the week leading up to the game. Meanwhile, the parade’s Grand Marshall, country music singer Jack Ingram who graduated from SMU in 1993, sat in a truck wearing his SMU football jersey while waiting to perform a free concert on the Boulevard in front of Dallas Hall. “I am very excited about Jack Ingram,” said Kayla Klingseisen, a junior psychology major who participated in the parade with her sorority, Pi Beta Phi. “Who doesn’t love celebrities? Especially celebrities who went to your own college,”
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The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Chi Omega sorority won the float competition for the 2010 Homecoming parade Saturday morning with their “Chicago”-themed float.
FOOTBALL
CAREERS
Houston Cougars devour Mustangs, 45-20 By EJ HOLLAND
Associate Sports Editor eholland@smu.edu
After almost a two and a half hour weather delay, the Houston Cougars rained on SMU’s Homecoming parade with a 45-20 upset over the Mustangs on Saturday afternoon at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. SMU dropped to 4-4 overall and 3-1 in Conference USA play. “We just didn’t play good enough to win,” SMU head Coach June Jones said. “We just made too many mistakes and dumb penalties, we got outcoached and outplayed.” Houston running back Bryce Beall opened up the scoring with a 1 yard touchdown run on the Cougars’ first drive of the game. Lightning immediately ensued and lit up the sky causing the game to delay from 2:55 p.m. to 5:23 p.m. The delay occurred with 6:42 minutes left in the first quarter. Once play resumed, the Mustangs
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Internship competition heats up By LaKeisha James Contributing Writer ljames@smu.edu
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Houston defensive back Loyce Means, left, and linebacker Phillip Steward tackle SMU receiver Cole Beasley during play Saturday afternoon at Ford Stadium.
Kelsey Chriss, a junior premed major at Southern Methodist University, completed an internship at Presbyterian Texas Health Resources in Dallas this past summer. There, she shadowed doctors and nurses to get the experience she’ll need when she graduates. She said she felt very privileged to receive the internship because she was not the only student competing for the same job in this bad economy. “It is a very competitive process. You are not just out there fighting, there are others that are striving and fighting against an economy that is hitting companies hard,”
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Health & Fitness
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A beginner’s guide to conditioning By JOVIN LIM
Helath and Fitness Editor sylim@smu.edu
For the last month, I have been conditioning to increase my speed, stamina and agility for the annual Professional MBA flag football tournament that occurred this past Sunday. Though flag football is not as violent as its padded counterpart, players mus have a heightened awareness to strip flags and block passes. After a few scrimmages against rival classes, I realized that flag football brings a new level of play. I have always used my muscular weight and speed to plow through averagesized offensive lines. Not this time. Fouls are called for excessive contact, and players are expected to run around each defender. I was getting frustrated at my lack of turning speed, and smaller opponents were quicker at accelerating than me. I approached a friend of mine, who is both a soccer coach and a consultant for soccer clinics with my problems. Soccer emulates the actions of flag football, as players are expected to make split-second, 90-degree turns to throw off defenders and have short, powerful bursts of speed to outrun the ball. He presented me with a list of conditioning exercises, with no need for weights or elastics bands. Rather, they required sheer mental focus and strong lungs. Each exercise fell into one of three different categories: plyometrics, muscular endurance and agility. All components are different and serve different purposes. Try the following routine yourself by completing the two full sets of each exercise with only a two minute break. One session should take between 60 and 90 minutes, and feel free to adjust the routine to fit your fitness level.
Plyometrics Plyometrics are exercises designed to build short and powerful movements.
Imagine the take-off before a sprint. It also helps with muscle growth, so do not be surprised if you feel sore at the end of a set. Jump Running- (Continue to do this until you clear half the soccer field) 1. Imagine running in slow motion and landing on alternate feet. 2. Emphasize achieving maximum height and stride with each step with powerful movement drawn from a squat. 3. Land on soft knees, and alternate arms in movement to help maintain balance. Bounding- (4 sets of 10 reps) 1. Set up 10 cones about three feet apart in a straight line in front of you. 2. Start behind the first cone in a semi-squat position. 3. Jump as high and as far possible over each cone, but make each movement quick. There should be minimal contact with the ground. 4. Be sure to keep your knees soft for the landing, and adjust the distance of the cones to your height.
Muscular Endurance The average distance run in a flag football match is around five and a half miles, but this is dependent on the player’s position. If your body is not conditioned for this type of exertion, wheezing and burning muscles will throw off your focus. Train with this work-out to build up your stamina. Suicides 1. If you are not practicing on a football field, set up cones to demarcate 10-yard lines. Sprint to and from the first 10-yard line, touching the ground with your leading hand. 2. Sprint to the second 10-yard line, and return to the starting line. Do so for the entire field. Intervals (30-60s) 1. Start with a slow jog for 60
seconds, and then sprint for 30 seconds. 2. Return to a jog for one minute. 3. The sprints should be at maximum speed, and the jogs are to allow you to catch your breath.
Agility Agility is the ability to control movements effectively within a confined space. From balance to speed, an athlete must be able to adjust movements in a split second. Weave-In/ Weave-Out 1. Place four markers in a straight line, approximately three feet apart. 2. In between each set of markers, place another marker three yards to the left. 3. Sprint from marker to marker, bending to touch each one with your hand. 4. Focus on taking small, quick steps, instead of a full sprint toward the next marker (that would take more time in a real game). Super Shuttle 1. Set a series of cones in a cross formation. 2. Run backward to the center cone, side step to the right cone and side step back to the center cone still facing the same way. 3. At the center cone, turn and sprint forward to the end cone. Run back to the center cone, side step to the left, side step back to the center and then turn and sprint back to the start. 4. It is complicated, but refer to the diagram for the movements.
JOVIN LIM/ The Daily Campus The Professional MBA 66 team lines up for a play during the annual flag football tournament on Sunday afternoon at the Intramural Fields.
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The Daily Campus WOMEN’S SOCCER
Monday, October 25, 2010 •
MEN’S SOCCER
FOOTBALL
SMU falls to UCF, 3-0
No. 6 Mustangs defeat Memphis By EJ HOLLAND
Associate Sports Editor eholland@smu.edu
Following a 3-1 victory over Southern Miss on Friday afternoon in Hattiesburg, Miss., the SMU women’s soccer team was shutout by Central Florida 3-0 on Sunday. The Mustangs are now 11-6-2 on the season and 6-4 in Conference USA play. The team will return home for their last game of the season this week. The Ponies will face Tulsa at Westcott Field on Thursday at 7 p.m.
MEN’S SWIMMING
SMU loses to Air Force The SMU men’s swim team was defeated by Air Force in the Mustangs’ first meet of the season on Saturday morning, 124-119. SMU junior and diver Richard Cornelius qualified for the NCAA Zone Championships after winning the three meter springboard event 334.14, and one- meter dive, 288.3.
VOLLEYBALL
Houston beats SMU The SMU volleyball team lost to Houston 3-1 on Saturday. The loss broke a five-game winning streak for the Mustangs. On Friday night, the Ponies defeated Rice 3-1. SMU is now 17-5 this season and is 9-2 on Conference USA play. The Mustangs return to Dallas to take on UCF on Friday and UTEP on Sunday.
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SMU running back Darryl Fields runs back a kickoff from the Houston kicker Saturday afternoon at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. SMU lost the game 45-20.
Football: SMU loses to Houston CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
came out electrified and tied the game on a 31-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kyle Padron to wide receiver Aldrick Robinson. “The delay didn’t affect us,” Padron said. “We came out on fire.” Houston quarterback, David Piland responded with a 30-yard touchdown early in the second quarter to put the Cougars up 14-7. Piland, Padron’s former high school teammate, looked solid in the pocket in only his third start of the year. The Houston defense stepped up and made a big play on the Mustangs’ next offensive possession. Cougars’ linebacker Sammy Brown sacked Padron and forced a fumble which was recovered in SMU territory by fellow linebacker Matt Nicholson. Houston capitalized on the turnover with a 23-yard field goal by
Matt Hogan. SMU kicker Matt Szymanski notched a field goal off his own from 31 yards out to make the score 17-10. The Cougars put on a 9-play, 75yard drive to close out the first half that was capped off with a 2-yard touchdown plunge by running back Michael Hayes. The score gave Houston a 24-10 lead heading into halftime. The Mustangs stampeded out of the gates in the second half and cut the deficit to seven after Padron connected with wide receiver Cole Beasley on a 29-yard touchdown strike. Tyron Carrier returned the ensuing kickoff 91 yards for a Houston touchdown to crush the Mustangs’ momentum and reestablish a 14-point lead. Szymanski added his second field goal of the game from 42 yards out
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early in the fourth quarter to make the score 31-20. Beall responded by scoring his second touchdown of the game to extend the Cougar lead to a commanding 18 points. Late in the fourth quarter, Houston linebacker Marcus McGraw intercepted Padron’s throw and Hayes added his second touchdown of the game from 5 yards out to kill any hope of a Mustang comeback. SMU outgained Houston 445 yards to 397 but also turned the ball over three times. “We’re 4-4, and we are going to have to steal a couple of games on the road to win this conference,” Jones said. The Mustangs will travel to New Orleans to face Tulane on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
GAME SCHEDULE 10/28 Women’s Soccer SMU vs. Tulsa @ 7 p.m. Westcott Field
10/29 Women’s Volleyball SMU vs. UCF @ 7 p.m. Moody Coliseum Women’s Swimming & Diving SMU Classic @ 6:30 p.m. Perkins Natatorium Men’s Swimming & Diving Southwest College Invite Mansfield, Texas
10/ 30 Women’s Swimming & Diving SMU vs. Rice @ 1:30 p.m. SMU Classic @ 6:30 p.m. Perkins Natatorium
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SMU senior swimmer Maroua Mathlouthi swims freestyle Friday evening at the Perkins Natatorium.
Ponies win dual match By: Jordan Jennings Sports Editor jjennings@smu.edu
The SMU women’s swim and dive won their first duel match of the season against Houston on Friday night, 172-122. The Mustangs proved successful, winning 12 of 16 events. Freshman standout, Deanna Matthews took home three event titles for the Ponies including the 100 yard backstroke (56.27 seconds), the 200-yard backstroke (2:00.08 minutes) and the 400-yard Intermediate Medley (4:22.69 minutes). Alice McCall, also a freshman, won the 1000-yard freestyle (10:14.97 minutes) and the 500-yard freestyle (5:04.72 minutes) for the Mustangs. McCall hails from Wigan, Great Britain. Prior to swimming for the Mustangs, McCall swam for the Wigan B.E.S.T. She placed fourth in the 2007 LEN Europeana Juniors 5K in Italy, and participated in the 2009 Great Britain Junior Development Camp, as well as several other LEN events. Junior Denisa Smolenova won two
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events including the 200-yard butterfly (2:01.38 minutes), and the 100-yard 10/29/10 butterfly (55.80 seconds). SMU CLASSIC Smolenova won the 100-yard butterfly (54.25 seconds) and the 20010/30/10 yard butterfly (2:00.96 minutes) at the vs. Rice Conference USA Championships last season. She also came in fourth in the 11/05/10 100-yard butterfly at the Columbus @ North Texas Grand Prix with a Summer National Qualifying time (1:01.35 minutes). 11/18/10 - 11/20/10 Senior Audra Egenolf notched a Cougar Classic 294.52 score in the one-meter dive event, earning top honors. Egenolf 12/02/10 - 12/04/10 also earned a score of 309.30 for UT Invite Diving second place in the three-meter dive event. 12/16/10 - 12/19/10 As a junior, Egenolf placed seventh Chesapeake Elite Meet in the 3-meter dive (305.50) and eleventh in the platform dive (258.15) 1/03/11 - 1/05/11 at the NCAA Championships. University of Tennessee Diving Invite On Friday, the Mustangs also claimed wins in the 50, 100 and 2001/08/11 yard freestyle events. vs. Texas A&M/ Georgia SMU will host the SMU Swim Classic on Friday at Perkins 1/14/11 - 1/15/11 Natatorium at 6:30 p.m. Grand Prix Austin USA Diving Nationals Look for the rest of the SMU women’s swim and dive schedule at www.smumustangs.cstv.com.
Football SMU vs. Tulane @ 2:30 p.m. New Orleans, La. Men’s Soccer SMU vs. Kentucky @ 7 p.m. Westcott Field
The No. 6 SMU men’s soccer team defeated Memphis 3-0 Saturday night. With the win, SMU moves to 13-1-0 on the season and 5-1-0 in Conference USA action. “It was a great performance by the guys from beginning to end,” SMU head Coach Tim McClements said. “We knew that Memphis was in a do-or-die situation and that they were going to come out and play hard – which they did. We were able to maintain possession for a good part of the game and utilize a lot of players. It was a complete team effort,” he said. Mustang freshman forward Juan Castillo opened up the scoring with a goal in the 24th minute. Defender Leone Cruz found Castillo, who hit the ball from inside the 18-yard box over Memphis’ goalie to the near post. The goal was Castillo’s team-leading ninth of the season. The Mustangs played great defense the rest of the first half to maintain their 1-0 lead heading into halftime, and came out on fire in the
second half. Arthur Ivo netted a goal in the 49th minute on a free kick from 20 yards out following a foul on Memphis. He fired the ball just inside the right post for his seventh goal of the year. Ivo also converted on a free kick in SMU’s last game against Tulsa. Cruz added a goal of his own in the 60th minute. Ivo set up for another free kick just outside the box and hit the crossbar, but Cruz was able to gather the rebound and score his first goal of the season. Goalkeeper Craig Hill led the SMU defense with three saves on the night. SMU returns home to host Kentucky in the final game of the regular season Saturday at 7 p.m. “Kentucky is going to be a tough game,” McClements said. “Kentucky is fighting for points to get into the conference tournament. They played Indiana a few nights ago and tied. They are a very capable team and have given us a lot of trouble over the years. We’ve got to be focused and win this game if we want to win the conference.”
BASEBALL
Rangers prepare to face Giants ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cliff Lee threw a bullpen session and took batting practice Sunday. The Texas Rangers are getting ready for their first World Series, and the opener will be at San Francisco, where their ace left-hander will be pitching after an extended break and also taking swings in the National League park, where the designated hitter isn't used. Since the AL championship series didn't stretch to a Game 7, Lee will be starting on eight days' rest after striking out 13 Yankees and improving his postseason record to 7-0 with a 1.26 ERA in eight starts. The bullpen session was his second since that eight-inning outing. "Make the adjustment and push it back a couple of days," Lee said. "It's not that big of a deal." Lee starts a World Series opener for the second year in a row after winning Games 1 and 5 last year for Philadelphia against the Yankees. "With Cliff Lee, I have no concerns about anything," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "He's not going to use nine days or 10 days for any reason why things may not go right, because in his mind it will always go right. And that's why he is what he is." Last year, Lee had nine days off between his NL championship series start against the Los Angeles Dodgers and the series opener. He responded with a six-hitter, striking out 10 and walking none while allowing only an unearned run. With the first two games in the NL city for the first time since 2001, usual DH Vladimir Guerrero likely will start only one of those games in the outfield. "You can best believe we'll figure out a way to get Vlad in there," Washington said. "In the starting lineup some kind of way." Guerrero will be making his first Series appearance in 15 major league
seasons. Asked whether he would be in right field for both those games, the manager said no. Washington said he hasn't decided which game Guerrero will start. Washington wouldn't say which order he would start Colby Lewis and C.J. Wilson in Games 2 and 3. Also undetermined is whether Tommy Hunter, 0-1 with a 6.14 ERA in two playoff appearances, will start Game 4 or be replaced in the rotation by Derek Holland. The pitchers took BP during the team's two-hour workout Sunday at Rangers Ballpark, where there were no remnants remaining on the field from the confetti and ginger ale bottles that were part of the celebration Friday night. Lee is excited about the opportunity to hit. "Obviously that's the hardest thing in all sports, to hit a round ball with a round bat. ... It's the funnest part of the game as far as I'm concerned," Lee said. "When you think of baseball, that's what you think of, trying to get a hit. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy pitching, but as far as the straight challenge of it, hitting is the hardest thing and the most challenging. I enjoy that kind of stuff." A .132 hitter in his 68 regular-season at-bats in a career spent mostly in the American League, Lee was 1 for 3 in last year's World Series. He hit .273 (3 for 11) the postseason for the Phillies. More important for the Rangers, Lee has been an October ace on the mound winning all three of his starts during the playoffs. He's struck out 67 and walked seven over 64 1-3 career postseason innings. "I'm anxious to get it started," Lee said. "I don't feel any pressure. We're fortunate to be in this spot — we're one of two teams left playing. We should just go out there and have fun and play the game the way we can, and things are going to work out."
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MIDDLE EAST
Shia holds strong position in Bahrain elections: Bahrain’s main Shia opposition group has won 18 out of 40 seats in the lower house of parliament, the electoral commission says. The election came amid rising tension between the dominant Sunni Muslim community and majority Shia Muslims. Correspondents say in this election - only the third such vote since Bahrain became a constitutional monarchy in 2002 - the main contest has been between Islamists and those with a more secular vision for the Gulf state. The government has also been criticized for arresting dissidents and curtailing media and Internet freedom.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghan rebels attack U.N. base: Afghan security forces have killed four militants who attacked a U.N. compound in the western city of Herat, officials say. A fifth attacker blew himself up at the gates, before
the others, wearing suicide vests got inside, triggering a gun battle with police. A U.N. guard and policemen are lightly hurt. A Taliban spokesman said the group was behind the attack, AFP news agency reported.
EUROPE
Pope urges peace in Middle-East: Pope Benedict XVI has urged Israelis and Palestinians to push for peace in the Middle East and not to give up hope of a settlement. In Rome, Pope Benedict used clear language in his Sunday homily: “Peace is possible. Peace is urgent…Peace is also the best remedy to avoid the emigration from the Middle East.” His words came after a declaration by the conference that said the international community should take “the necessary legal steps to put an end to the occupation of the different Arab territories.” He said Christians were “an integral part” of the Palestinian people and blamed Israel for their emigration from the region, AFP news agency reported.
LATIN AMERICA
Cholera death toll jumps: The death toll from a cholera outbreak in Haiti has leapt past 250, officials say. More than 3,000 people were infected, said Gabriel Thimote, director general of Haiti’s health department. Five cases of cholera were detected in the capital, Portau-Prince, but U.N. officials said the patients had been quickly diagnosed and isolated. Those in the camps are highly vulnerable to the intestinal infection, which is caused by bacteria transmitted through contaminated water or food. Symptoms are diarrhea and vomiting leading to severe dehydration, and can kill quickly if left
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Geithner says China is committed to revaluing yen: U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said China is now “committed” to allowing the yuan to go up in value. The U.S. has long said China keeps the value of the yuan artificially low to make its exports more competitive, something Beijing denies. Geithner met with Wang following the G20 meeting in South Korea and stated China’s “need [for] the flexibility to run their policies in a way that makes sense for China…[which] requires that their exchange rate move up over time as they’re now doing and we want to see that continue.” He added that if the global recovery from the economic crisis was going to be successful, there needed to be “more balance in the pattern of global growth.” Source: BBC News
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Eighth Blackbird begins residency at SMU: Eighth Blackbird comes to SMU for its first weeklong residency Oct. 17-23. The group will participate in 20 different events at SMU during the week, including four events that are free and open to the public: an open rehearsal, a reading workshop of student compositions, an open panel discussion and a public concert. More info about these events can be found by calling Victoria Winkelman, News Media Contact, at 214-768-3785.
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Are we really advocating a “violent overthrow of government”?!? STAFF
I’m not Barack Obama’s biggest fan. His administration has been a sore disappointment to those of us who believed he would change Washington’s culture of sleaze. I like his congressional allies—especially the ever-bumbling Harry Reid—even less. I thought the stimulus package and the health care bill were mammoth mistakes, and I plan on voting for Marco Rubio, the Republican candidate Nathaniel French for the Senate in my home state of Florida, precisely because he has articulately opposed such big-government boondoggles. I hope Republicans win back one or both houses of Congress in a few weeks, forcing Obama to rein in his liberal policy agenda. If by some miracle the Democrats manage to hold onto both chambers, I’ll be sorely disappointed. I think many other conservatives will be, too. I know Stephen Broden will be, because he said as much on television. But then Broden, a Dallas pastor who is running for Congress on the Republican ticket, went six steps further and said that if Republicans don’t win back Congress, a violent overthrow of the government would be one of the options “on the table.” Broden quickly backtracked by saying that a violent revolt “is not the first option.” I’m so relieved. I’ve always assumed that those who want to overthrow the government are loners on the fringe of society, living in the woods with stockpiles of food and water and talking to their cats. I don’t expect the two major political parties to always nominate candidates that are paragons of virtue and intelligence—after all, the Democratic Party nominated a guy facing felony obscenity charges to be the next United States Senator from the state of South Carolina. Yet, there should be a baseline standard to which we hold our political candidates. I don’t think opposing violent revolution is asking too much. People are getting more and more cataclysmic in their predictions about the state of this country’s government. People had all kinds of crazy theories about why George Bush invaded Iraq; a handful of zanies even thought he might have had a hand in 9/11. But, Bush had it easy compared to the nutty things people think about Obama, including that his birth certificate was forged almost fifty years ago just in case he ever decided to run for president. And now a man of God and congressional candidate says it might be time to rise up in arms against the federal government. To be honest, I didn’t even know who was running against Stephen Broden in the upcoming election until Google told me that it’s a woman named Eddie Bernice Johnson. I have no idea what she stands for, but I sure do hope she wins. Nathaniel French is a senior theater major. He can be reached for comment at nfrench@smu.edu. 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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The Daily Campus releases midterm election endorsements As the Nov. 2 elections quickly approach, The Daily Campus’ Editorial Board has chosen to endorse the following candidates for Texas Governor, for the Texas House of Representatives and for the 32nd Texas Congressional District. The decisions below were the unanimous result of intense discussion and multilateral debate to which the members of the Editorial Board presented diverse arguments and differing points of view. The conclusions at which we arrived are discussed further for the information of the SMU community and for the promulgation of this important conversation on campus. Texas Governor The Editorial Board unanimously endorses Bill White for governor. We feel that Rick Perry’s assertion that he is qualified to be governor just
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Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White speaks at an early voter rally Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas.
because Texas has a strong economy and he is not a “Washington elite” is short sighted and doesn’t fully address the issues facing the state of Texas. Perry has attempted to make the state of Texas believe that he is fully responsible for the job creation that has been relatively stable in the state of Texas as compared to other states. Perry is actually not responsible for this. The laws that make Texas a good state for business were here before Perry was in office, and will not disappear if he is no longer governor. Additionally, Perry has very few friends in the State Legislature, and the vast majority of the reforms that he has attempted to launch since he has been in office have failed. There is no reason to think that the reforms he now proposes will be any different. Perry has spent much of his campaign playing on the frustrations of the American people with Washington, painting Bill White as a “Washington elite” when in fact Perry is far from a newcomer. Perry may never have served in Washington, but in the past 25 years he has not taken a break from his role as a career politician. Further, Rick Perry is currently in his 10th year as governor, making him the longest serving governor in the state of Texas. His performance simply does not justify allowing him to serve for more than a decade. It is time for new blood. Bill White would be a welcome change to the state of Texas. As a fiscal conservative, the laws that make Texas conducive to operating cooperate and small businesses would not change. As mayor
of Houston, Bill White managed the budget and found ways to repeatedly cut property taxes. With a $21 billion dollar budget deficit facing our state, these are skills that are necessary to be a successful governor. Additionally, Bill White has a more realistic stance on the environment. Perry continues to rehash the fallacy that environmentalism is bad for business. White has put these concerns to rest. He successfully made Houston greener at the same time as he was bringing record numbers of businesses to the city. We further feel that Texans should be concerned about Perry’s lack of communication to Texans during the campaign. Perry refused to debate, saying that White needed to produce his tax records from his time spent in the Clinton administration, but these were simply stall tactics. Perry also refused to sit with editorial boards. He has yet to be endorsed by any major paper in the state. His refusal to be asked tough questions, either in a public forum or by members of the press, has made his campaign climate a well-rehearsed and immensely choreographed performance rather than a truthful mission to get the votes of Texans. For these reasons, we recommend Bill White for governor. Texas House of Representatives Democrat Pete Schulte is challenging Dan Branch (R) for his seat in the Texas House of Repersentatives, representing the 108th disctrict, which includes Highland Park, University Park and a significant portion of the city of Dallas. Branch, 52, has made a point to focus on education, specifically higher education as chairman of the House Committee on Higher Education. Since his appointment to represent the North Texas district in 2002, this has been one of his particular points of interest. Branch has proven this dedication by leading efforts to create a public law school in downtown Dallas. He has also helped to reform the top 10 percent law, which gives high school students who are in the top 10 percent of their class automatic admission to all state-funded universities in Texas. Also, Branch has recently made a compromise to have more Tier 1 top-flight research universities. Further, Branch serves as the chairman of the Board for the John Goodwin Tower Center for
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Texas House incumbent Dan Branch is running for re-election to represent the 108th district.
Political Studies at SMU. This institution provides invaluable resources for students and faculty alike, inviting leading scholars, politicians and businessmen
to SMU. Branch is a consistent participant in and supporter of the Tower Center, demonstrating his passion for and continued involvement in higher education. Schulte, 32, is a former police officer and prosecutor who, among other things, aims to legalize casino gambling in some of Texas’ border areas to have their revenues go to public schools. The Democrat candidate may have a place in as a top legislator, but not while he’s competing with the experienced Branch for District 108. The incumbent has far greater experience and a similar mindset as most of his supportive constituency. A graduate from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Branch has held positions not only on the House Committee on Higher Education, but also on the Mayor’s Downtown Dallas Task Force and the Dallas Assembly. The editorial board of The Daily Campus endorses the Republican candidate to continue to represent our district with his experience and leadership. 32nd Texas Congressional District The Daily Campus endorses Pete Sessions (R) as the candidate for the Texas Congressional District 32. Sessions’ main opponent is Grier Raggio (D), a well-known Dallas businessman and lawyer. According to TheHill.com, this election will be one of the nation’s “dark horse races to watch in 2010”. While there have been various statements arguing that Raggio will be a strong candidate, he has said little to substantiate his positions. Besides his poignant statements emphasizing that he is not a career politician, he has yet to articulate a clear stance on any of the big issues. Furthermore, his campaign donation of $1,500 to Ellen BerniceJohnson does not support his argument against corruption and political deals. which has been his main platform issue throughout the campaign. Sessions has been in office since 2002 and currently chairs the National Republican Congressional Committee. He has recently taken on a national presence, opposing Obama’s large government endeavors. He is very vocal regarding the positive aspects and benefits of small government. Though The Daily Campus is cognizant that in September 2006, Sessions was listed in “Beyond DeLay: The 20 Most Corrupt Members of Congress (and five to watch),” by the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). He was listed as one of the top 20 as a result of his relationship with the infamous lobbyist, Jack Abramoff. Despite this, Sessions voted against party lines for the $700 billion stimulus package. He continuously espouses a more moderate position, evaluating the issue as it pertains to his constituents. His national popularity has placed him in a prime position to affect change. Contrarily, Raggio has not articulated specific policy that he wishes to enact, nor does he have a clear platform. Therefore, the Editorial Board of The Daily Campus supports the incumbent Pete Sessions. Response To respond or further contribute, the submission policy is outlined below. The Opinion Page of The Daily Campus will print responses in the format of Letters to the Editor.
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INTERN: companies still hiring interns in tough economic times CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
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From left, foreground, Meadows students Trey Treveño, Jacob Stewart and fans participate in the Homecoming parade Saturday morning.
FLOATS: Organizations receive recognition for week-long pomping CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Klingseisen said. At the front of the parade, the Black Eyed Peas’ hit song, “Imma Be” could be heard as Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Chi Omega sorority’s first prize “Chicago”-themed float maneuvered its way down Hillcrest. “It feels great to have won first place on our float because we spent a lot of time working on it,” said sophomore Sigma Phi Epsilon member, Conner Sherline. “This year, you can tell everyone put out their best effort. All of the floats looked really good,” Sherline said. This is the 84th Homecoming put on by SMU’s Student Foundation, and the theme, Broadway on the Boulevard, was a hit with both students and alumni. Johnny Warren, a SMU alumnus from the class of 1990, holds season tickets for the Mustangs, but said the Homecoming game is his favorite.
“My daughter is a Mini- Mustang, so she is in the parade and is very excited about it. We loved this year’s theme. It was really cute,” Warren said. Klingseisen had many praises for the theme as well. “I really liked this year’s theme. I love the theater, so I thought it was cool that each organization had its own interpretation of a Broadway play,” said Klingseisen, whose “Mamma Mia”-themed float won the third place prize. The second place prize for best float went to the Association of Black Students (ABS) and College Hispanic American Students (CHAS) for their “Grease”-themed float. After the parade ended, students, faculty, alumni and families gathered on the Boulevard to relax before the game. The smell of barbecue filled the air, and music played from all of the tents, which were lined up from Dallas Hall all the way down to the front of
Perkins School of Theology. “Even though it’s raining, you can tell how strong the school spirit is by all of the alums and family members here,” junior economics major Kendra Eaton said. Jack Ingram began his concert at 12:15 p.m. in front of a cheering crowd. In between songs, Ingram talked about the first time he performed and the first time his song made it to number one on the top 40 charts. “It’s so cool [Jack Ingram] is on campus performing for Homecoming,” Eaton said. “He is my favorite country singer, so this is really making Homecoming that much more special for me.” After the concert ended, SMU fans gathered their umbrellas and headed to Gerald J. Ford Stadium to cheer on the Mustangs.
Cholera outbreak takes over Haiti By TAYLOR ADAMS News Editor tadams@smu.edu
The Wall Street Journal has reported that the cholera epidemic has taken 250 lives in Haiti as of Sunday. Three thousand, one hundred fifteen people have been hospitalized. The outbreak appears to have originated in the Artibonite
Valley, a rural area north of Port-au-Prince. The Haitian Ministry of Health suspect that the disease would spread into Port-au-Prince within the next week. This cholera epidemic is the first major disease outbreak that the country has seen since the earthquake in January 2010.
Chriss said. According to a survey taken in 2009 by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, companies that were hiring interns expected a 21 percent drop in internships. On the other hand, 79 percent of companies that participated in the survey said they would continue hiring the same number of interns. Many employers also said they planned on increasing undergraduate level salaries by 4.9 percent. The SMU Career Center offers guidance and encourages students in the development of skills necessary to be successful in their career. Darin Ford, director of the Hegi Family Career Development Center, said that having an internship is very important. From an employer’s perspective, it communicates that the person has relevant experience. However, an internship helps students use their skills learned in class and apply that knowledge to a real world setting. “An internship is like a vehicle to get the taste of what the real world is about,” Ford said. The National Association of College Employers said employers reported that 36 percent of their new hires came from their internships. Typically, if an employer knows the individual from his or her internship, the person usually has preference for the job. Sarah Jacob, director of Campus Recruiting University relations for KPMG Accounting Agency, said that while the economy is bad right now, her company is still hiring interns here in Dallas. The KPMG Agency has always been competitive and in search of a high-performing employee base. However, the company is not immune to economic difficulties. The
agency’s hiring budgets are at slightly reduced levels, resulting in fewer internships and a more competitive intern market for those available spots. Jacob said for internship candidates to take a look at the U branding section created to help them. There, candidates create their own personal brand that focuses on highlighting skills and includes a tutorial of creating resumes. Individuals learn what to wear and eat with employers and the professional way of going about setting up their e-mail and voicemail. Although the economy is bad, “our company is only looking for the best of the best,” Jacob said. Tiffany Dale is president and CEO of Tiffany Dale Public Relations Agency, a full-service Public Relations marketing firm. She says that when her company is looking to hire an intern at the beginning of the year, they want the student to just be themselves. Tiffany Dale Public Relations Agency has two office location when they hire interns: one in Forth Worth and one in Dallas.. The agency focuses on establishing clients as reputable businesses in the community. This is in order to increase the businesses’ revenues, and enhance customer and community loyalty by consistently delivering key messages through multiple vehicles. The majority of their company’s interns come from SMU and TCU. According to Dale, being genuine and showing your true personality is really what companies want to see when they are picking their interns. Companies want to know how candidates will be able to help contribute to their company. “Really have a good perspective of the internship. It should not be about the money; it should be how you can help make the company successful and
how it will benefit you,” Dale said. Individuals should take the initiative to ask questions and show that you are really interested by researching the company before your interview. “In doing this you will be prepared to learn the dynamics of how the business is run,” Dale said. This will give future employees the opportunity to learn how to be a team player, always remembering that you must stand out, excel and be noticed to achieve. Jacob said that KPMG focuses on success-driven and high caliber people. The company looks for well-rounded candidates with high performing skills in communication, technology and leadership. “Through communication, students should allow themselves to grow with their writing and oral skills,” Jacob said. Interns should allow themselves to have the opportunity to speak in front of organizations or in class. People should work on their technology skills and make sure they are doing well in accounting and business classes. Those candidates that stick out dealing with leadership are the students who are full-time, work 15 hours or more, and are able to be a manager at their job. Those students who step up and hold office in an organization on campus show that they can take the responsibility to lead. “When there are several candidates with strong qualities, it comes down to the small things that really set you apart from everyone else,” Dale said. Internships can further a qualified person with college experience and at the same time give him or her a good view on the business world. “I believe that this experience cannot be replaced and is a definite leg up on the competition for a job after graduation,” Chriss said.
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didn’t think extending walk-in hours would cost anything. If Senate approves the bill, it would go to President R. Gerald Turner for consideration. “I think that if you’re a student at this university, and you want to be able to talk to your financial aid advisor, you should not be limited to a three-hour window every day,” Torres said. Torres said the Financial Aid Office told him that most complaints come during peak times at the beginning of fall
and toward the end of spring, not year-round because, for example, students have turned in forms late. But Torres argued that “the students that come to talk to them in person are usually the ones in the most dire situation and they need [help] the most.” Torres also argued that costs are continuing to grow and become more complicated. “If they continue to increase the cost of the school,” Torres said, “I think they should increase the office that helps us pay for that cost.”
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ROOMMATE ROOM FOR RENT- for the right female student. 2 Story Condo, walking distance from campus. Huge Closets, All Utilities Included. $1100/ mo. Lauren Kasper 202-368-5261.
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BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE. Walk to SMU. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage, open kitchen, fabulous master suite. Priced to sell. New construction. 3108 Rosedale UNIT H. $430,000. Amy Timmerman, Nathan Grace Real Estate. 214395-4062, amy@pickaperch.com.
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We Are Scientists brings their music to the loft By JORDAN MCCURDY Contributing Writer jmccurdy@smu.edu
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Baritone Paulo Szot plays the role of Don Giovanni in the Dallas Opera’s production of the same name.
Dallas Opera premieres ‘Don Giovanni’ By LAUREN SMART A&E Editor lsmart@smu.edu
There’s drama, there’s sex, there’s betrayal and there’s singing. The Dallas Opera’s production of “Don Giovanni” has all of this and more. Whether you would consider yourself a fan of opera or not, this is a production that anyone can enjoy. The title character is one of the most well-known womanizers of all time, and the drama created by his escapades is matched by every other element of this production. Director-designer John Pascoe’s opus is a tour-de-force that has taken over the Winspear Opera House and is sure to leave the audience awestruck through Nov. 7. Not only is the cast accomplished and attractive, but the set and costumes add significant drama to the show. The story centers around Giovanni, played by the debonair baritone Paulo
Szot, who is continually gaining international acclaim in both the opera world and Broadway. Most recently, Szot won a Tony award for his revival of his role of Emile de Becque in “South Pacific.” Some of the strongest operatic performers sometimes lack the ability to act, but Szot is able to match every lead on stage. In the opera, all three of Giovanni’s target women are the full package. Donna Anna, played by soprano Claire Rutter, sings not only with complete control, but also with a matchless combination of eloquence and vulnerability. Georgia Jarman is a force to be reckoned with in the role of Donna Elvira. Her voice is arresting. She controls the stage when she sings and her aria in the second act is the most beautiful song in the show. The ingénue Zerlina is played with enchanting exuberance by soprano Ailyn Perez. She is a performer
who merges the arts of singing and acting, while drawing every eye in the audience. Stealing the show from these four may seem impossible, but without question, Mirco Palazzi manages to do so in the character of Leporello. “Don Giovanni” is Palazzi’s U.S. debut, and this Italian bass plays this sometimes expendable character with all of the humor that Mozart intended. Palazzi and Szot have best chemistry of all male-female relationship in the show, which adds a playfulness to the show that is delightful to watch. There is also the iconic scene from this opera, when the Commendatore drags Giovanni to hell. The scene is the one the audience waits for, the scene that makes or breaks any production of “Don Giovanni.” Once again, Pascoe outdoes himself. Without giving too much away, the spectacle of the show that comes before it is well-matched.
On Tuesday, the indie/rock duo, We Are Scientists, will grace The Loft with their presence. That’s right, “The Misunderstood Saints” are coming to Dallas. Unlike my intrusive interview with Keith Murray (singer), this concert will be anything but an “outrageous invasion of time.” Their new album, “Barbara,” has proven itself to be one of the band’s most successful albums to date. Its catchy choruses and underlying dance beats make for a spectacular live show. Following the album’s release in early June, We Are Scientists wrapped up a world summer tour in late August that earned “Barbara” immense praise from both critics and fans. Keith Murray, lead guitarist Chris Cain, and new drummer Andy Burrows continue to leave an electrifying impression on audiences thanks to their
charismatic personalities and Keith’s aesthetically pleasing pink amplifier. Keith and Chris are quite the pair, and anyone who attends a W.A.S. concert is promised much more than your cliché live experience could ever offer. Instead of preplanned one-liners and monotonous set lists, fans can expect an unforgettable event filled with spontaneity, dry humor and a certain uniqueness other shows lack. In a recent interview, Keith described the set list as a “grab-bag of songs” and mentioned how they’ve begun experimenting by “yelling out songs” and “not actually making a set list.” This creates the raw atmosphere bands strive for when in front of a crowd and allows the audience to feel apart of an inimitable show: They are able to participate and leave confident that no other show will be like the one they attended. The album name alone has attributes unique to the band member’s infamous humor. When speaking to Keith, he informed me that the name “Barbara” was obtained from a
woman who “works down the street and mops up spills; she’s a tragedy” in that “she’s always trying to mop with the handle end.” Whether this was an on-the-spot improvisation or a story based on true events, these guys have a different way of thinking that’s alluring to all audiences. Aside from Barbara herself, the band’s influences include “the cooing of children, the singing of birds in the trees and the murmur of collective historians,” with an emphasis on the historians. With influences such as these, this is a concert that you really can’t stand to pass up. Whether you’re into rap, classical or even auto-tuned YouTube songs, We Are Scientists is a band worth your time and money for the simple reason that you’re guaranteed to have a good time. Don’t forget—October 26 at the Loft. Doors open at 8 p.m. Go, you won’t regret it.
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Upcoming events in Dallas Jason Derulo
Ghostland Observatory
House of Blues Tonight, 6:00 pm
The Palladium Ballroom Saturday, 9:00 pm
The 21-year-old will be promoting his debut album, including Billboard hits, “In My head,” “Ridin’ Solo,” and “Watcha Say.” Tickets start at $15 each.
The Austin-based electronic duo will be performing songs from heir new album, “Codename: Rondo,” as well as older fan favorites including, “Sad Sad City” and “Midnight Voyage.” Tickets start at $31.75.
Of Montreal
Granada Theater Tuesday, 9:20 pm The indie/pop band from Athens, GA will be promoting their new album, “False Priest.” Tickets are $26.