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Alexander Wang debuts at H&M
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Plastic surgery becoming normal
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Districts to visit downtown
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Women’s swimming defeats Houston in all events
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WEDNESDAY
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
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NEWS BRIEFS WORLD VIENNA — Russia has informed the United States that it will boycott the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit, diplomats told The Associated Press on Tuesday, potentially stripping the meeting of one of its key participants and hurting efforts initiated by President Barack Obama to reduce the threat of nuclear terrorism. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi authorities arrested 15 people on Tuesday in connection with a shooting in the east of the kingdom the previous night that left five people dead and was apparently aimed at the country’s Shiite minority.
NATIONAL PORTLAND, Maine — A hospital spokeswoman says a sixth person has died from injuries suffered during a weekend Portland house fire, making it the deadliest blaze in Maine in 40 years. PHILADELPHIA— A bank card belonging to a woman abducted from a Philadelphia street was used the next morning in Maryland by a man whose grainy image was caught on bank cameras, police said Tuesday as relatives tearfully pleaded for her return.
TEXAS AUSTIN — Voters have approved a ballot referendum taking billions of dollars from Texas’ Rainy Day Fund for roads and transportation infrastructure projects. IRVING — Jeremy Mincey played for Jacksonville in London last year. Now he is about to face the Jaguars with the Dallas Cowboys at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. “It’s strange how it all worked out,” Mincey said with his everpresent smile.
GOP Sweeps the State SMU Election
PAIGE KERLEY Contributing Writer pkerley@smu.edu It was no surprise on election night: Texas will remain red for the near future. In almost all of the statewide and local races, the Republican Party continued their dominance by sweeping the Lone Star State Tuesday night. Despite an entirely Republican statewide election, only one office besides the open Texas Supreme Court positions has a familiar face: Senator John Cornyn was re-elected to represent Texas in the United States Senate. Besides Sen. Cornyn, Texas will experience a changing of the guard as newcomers such as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Land Commissioner George P. Bush and Attorney General Ken Paxton come into office. Early voting numbers for the Governor’s race slightly narrowed as Attorney General Greg Abbott was later voted into office over opponent state senator Wendy Davis. The Governor’s race was the first Texas election to be a projected win for Abbott around 8 p.m. Despite the loss, Davis encouraged her supporters to continue their work around the state. “Your work is not in vain,”
Watch 2014 GOVERNOR — TEXAS
Greg Abbott (Republican) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,400,849 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.36% Wendy Davis (Democrat). . . . . . . . . . . 1,507,837 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37.91% Kathie Glass (Libertarian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52,334 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.31% With 6,319 of 8,453 (74.75%) precincts reporting
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR — TEXAS
Dan Patrick (Republican) . . . . . . . . . . . 2,340,629 Leticia Van de Putte (Democrat) . . . . . 1,494,764 Robert D. Butler (Libertarian) . . . . . . . . . . .93,953 Chandrakantha Courtney (Green) . . . . . . . .21,689
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59.24% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37.83% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.37% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.54% With 6,319 of 8,453 (74.75%) precincts reporting
ATTORNEY GENERAL — TEXAS
Ken Paxton (Republican) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,356,987 Sam Houston (Democrat) . . . . . . . . . . . 1,462,499 Jamie Balaiga (Libertarian) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90,935 Jamar Osborne (Green) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,542
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59.91% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37.17% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.31% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.59% With 6,319 of 8,453 (74.75%) precincts reporting
CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY — DALLAS COUNTY
Susan Hawk (Republican) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188,261 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.59% Craig Watkins (Democrat) . . . . . . . . . . . . .183,838 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.41% With 720 of 807 (89.22%) of precincts reporting
she said. “And the only way we would have lost tonight is if we stop fighting.” Before Greg Abbott addressed his supporters from the Moody Theater in Austin,
Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick addressed the crowd. “We plan to celebrate with our victories big, big after tonight and every election after that,”
she said. “The biggest threat to our success is complacency. We cannot stand on our laurels tonight. It’s all about investment, determination and effort.” Abbott addressed his
enthusiastic supporters shortly after 10 p.m. “Whether you voted for me, against me, or didn’t vote at all, I’m going to work every day to keep Texas the best state in the United States of America,” he said. The next governor of Texas encouraged citizens to unite and work together for the good of the state. “As Texas goes, so goes America. As America goes, so goes the world,” he said. “Tonight, we celebrate. Tomorrow, we go to work. May God always bless the great state of Texas.” The most exciting race of the night was the neck-in-neck race for Dallas County District Attorney. Early numbers showed current DA Craig Watkins ahead of his opponent Susan Hawk by a mere 414 votes, and a razor-thin margin continued throughout the night as more votes flooded in. Hawk pulled away by about 2400 votes around 10 p.m. Shelley Shook, a former prosecutor who worked with Hawk, had a hard time containing her excitement at Hawk’s watch party. “I feel a lot more optimistic now,” said Shook. “I was feeling dejected after the early voting results.”
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ELECTION
Highlights from SMU Election Watch ‘14 Editor’s Note: Reporters from The Daily Campus and SMU-TV covered the midterm elections from Austin, Fort Worth and Dallas. These are highlights of their coverage from campaign headquarters and watch parties throughout the state of Texas. For full coverage, please visit our SMU Election Watch page at j.mp/smuelexwatch. AUSTIN –– Texas pride seemed palpable at the Greg Abbott watch party after Republican victories swept the state. The audience at Austin’s Moody Theater was full of delight and enthusiasm. Guests enjoyed dinner and cocktails while listening intently to all of the event’s speakers, from Christie Craddick to Ted Cruz. Victory anthems like “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor and “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled were played between each speech, further exciting the victorious crowd. The celebratory atmosphere was heightened when Abbott’s daughter, Audrey appeared onstage to introduce her father. Audrey thanked all Republican voters, especially young ones. “[Abbott] will take care of your family just as well as he has taken care of mine,” she said. Cecilia and Audrey stood behind Abbott during his speech, when he thanked voters and promised them his hard work. “Whether you voted for me, against me, or didn’t vote at all, I’m going to work every day to keep Texas the best state in the United States of America,” said Abbott.
Abbott then thanked his family, noting that his wife is making history by being Texas’s first Hispanic first lady, a statement that was met by enthusiastic cheers from the audience. Abbott focused on his desire to improve laws on immigration, employment and education, mentioning his belief that every Texan should have equal opportunities. “I am living proof that a young man can have his life broken in half and rise to be the governor of this great state,” he said. “I promise to provide that grand opportunity to every citizen. The opportunity to succeed…should be the birthright of every Texas child. There are no second-class dreams, and there should be no second-class schools.” Abbott closed his speech by urging all Texans to unite and work together for the good of the state. “As Texas goes, so goes America. As America goes, so goes the world,” said Abbott. Tonight, we celebrate. Tomorrow, we go to work. May God always bless the great state of Texas.”
–CLAIRE KELLEY
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The Greg Abbott watch party was full of media and press.
SMU –– A lone student sat studying in the M Lounge at HughesTrigg Student Center about 9 p.m. Tuesday in a room that earlier had been crowded with hopeful Wendy Davis supporters. SMU’s Women’s Interest Network hosted the watch party for Davis, the Democratic candidate for Texas governor. But the party began clearing out fairly quickly after Republican Greg Abbott was declared the winner about 8 p.m. “I knew I was going to look at the results later anyway, so I decided why not just come and watch them here, even though I’m not for Davis,” said the student, a junior who did not want to be named. “A lot of us have studying. The later it got the more people left.” The student said she had overheard several people express their unhappiness that Davis lost.
–LEE GLEISER
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Supporters waiting for the Dallas District Attorney results.
FORT WORTH –– The mood has been positive throughout the night at Davis’ watch party in Fort Worth even though Gubernatorial Candidate Wendy Davis has lost to Republican Candidate Greg Abbott. Davis’ Campaign Manager Chris
Turner welcomed the crowd before Davis took the stage. “She stood up, literally and figuratively, for a very long time to protect women’s reproductive rights... She’s empowered all of us, every single Texan, to hold our leaders accountable,” Turner said. Davis took the stage to give her concession speech to a welcoming, warm crowd despite the cold night. She spoke about how she wished Abbott the best during a phone call earlier. “It’s in every Texans interest that he has a successful 4 years,” Davis said. “What we’ve done [during this campaign] is nothing short of extraordinary. This was a fight to make sure that seat belongs to you, that your voice is there. That justice and equality are there. We won because day by day, day after day, you showed up,” Davis said. Davis kept stressing that the fight is not over. As her speech came to a close, she thanked everyone for giving her the “privilege of a lifetime”. “I’m asking you to keep fighting alongside me, our work is not done. My friends keep believing with me,
keep fighting with me. We will win. God bless you all,” Davis said. Overall, the mood was somber when the results came in, but her supporters and staff still believe she will do great things in the world of politics.
–HANAN ESAILI
DALLAS –– The crowd at Susan Hawk’s watch party erupted as the results for Dallas District Attorney refreshed on the center screen. Hawk claimed victory with 50.59 percent of the vote. She had 188, 261 votes to Watkins’ 183,838, with 720 precincts reporting out of 807. Hawk would become Dallas’ first female district attorney. As of press time, Watkins had not conceded. “This is unbelievable, I can’t even tell you,” Hawk said to her supporters. “I think the voters of Dallas have spoken that we are ready for a change.” Hawk says its never been about politics for her. She thanked her family, campaign team and friends. “We’re going to be the best District Attorney’s office the nation’s ever seen.”
–KATELYN HALL
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STYLE
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Alexander Wang x H&M debut the collection on the runway
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The ultimate check list for every well equipt fall closet Gabriella Bradley Style Editor gbradley@smu.edu Now that Dallas weather is finally turning cold and crisp, it is safe to say that fall is upon us. If
you are like me, fall couldn’t come fast enough. I have been creating a stockpile of all my cold weather finds for the past month and I can’t wait to dig in to it. Whether you are a seasoned sweater lover like me or are still longing for warmer days,
1. So many sweaters Words to live by: You can never have too many cozy sweaters. Nothing beats Dallas ice storms like a big cozy sweater to bundle up in. Wear an oversized cashmere pullover with leggings for the highest level of comfort possible on a chilly winter day.
2. Scarves, scarves and more scarves Printed, plain, infinity -- pick your poison and your perfect scarf for any outfit. Not only can a scarf make any outfit incredibly effortless, but they also keep you extra warm when the icy winds start blowing.
3. Tall boots Boots that were made for walking are a neccesity. even if your walk is just the trek made from the Residential Commons to Dallas Hall for class. Riding boots are always classic, but a pair of casual over-thekneee boots can elevate any ensemble. This year I am on the hunt for the perfect pair of suede ones to wear with sweater dresses and skinny jeans.
4. Heeled booties that can rock any outfit I am a bootie addict and they are perfect to make the summer to fall closet transition. A short chunky heel is comfortable but still so cute. Pair them with a dress and chunky cardigan or leather jacket, or wear them to Barley House on a chilly night around the fire. My personal recommendation is Rag & Bone’s Newbury booties – so classic and it comes in a handful of colors and leathers.
5. The best vest out there J.Crew offers the classics puffy quilted vests and I have probably one too many with the collection I have complied over the years. Select your favorite color and a timeless pattern and you are set all season
WEDNESDAY November 5
Underground in Hughes-Trigg Theater, Noon to 12:40 p.m.
SATURDAY November 8
Oasis Express: Shuttle to Farmer’s Market, Commons Bus Loop, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
its time to outfit your closet with everything needed to keep cozy in the Dallas autumn. Follow this check list to make sure you have all the necessities for the upcoming season and all the fabulous fall events that are coming up.
long. Another vest neccesity is a fur one. Nothing is warmer than a fur vest and it is perfect for day and night.
6. The essential Patagonia puffy jacket If you are unfortunate enough to be taking an 8 a.m. like I am, the walk to class can be a bitter cold one. Stay warm in a down jacket to keep out the winter morning chill.This jacket will also come in handy if you are heading home to an even colder city or hitting the slopes over winter break.
7. Chic skater sneakers. A pair of sneakers is essential for fall. This season there are so many designs, colors and fabrics coming out in these shoes. My favorite is perforated leather or a pair of oxblood ones to pair with skinny jeans and a sweater.
8. Leather pants for day and night Leather pants are essential investment. They are perfect for a day with a pair of booties and even better for a cold night out on the town.
9. A crisp white blazer Despite contrary belief that white is forbidden post-Labor Day, it is now one of the hottest colors for the season. A white blazer is the perfect topoff to any outfit, and even better is that you can wear it in summer as well.
10. Chic sweatpants While I’m normally opposed to wearing sweatpants, I will make an acception for finals week. Check out James Perse’s selection of perfect sweats to keep you warm during those long nights in Fondren.
WEDNESDAY November 5
Political Science Symposium hosts a talk by Dennis Simon on the midterm elections, 100 Hyer Hall, 5 p.m.
MONDAY
November 10 Master Zumba Class, Dedman Basketball Court 2, 5:30 p.m.
Alexander Wang x H&M’s gone wrong workout line Gabriella Bradley Style Editor gbradley@smu.edu In this day and age, we live in a culture of fast-fashion. Stores like Forever 21 are popping up in every shopping mall and plaza and are making big bucks from selling low price items in the most “of-the-moment’ trends. In this market of trendy and inexpensive fashion, European powerhouse H&M is the most prominent leaders in the fastfashion pack. The Swedish company is ranked the second largest global clothing retailer and has more than 3,300 stores in 55 countries. One thing that truly separates this company from its competitors though is its collaborations with the top names in fashion. Beginning with collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld in 2004, H&M has created collections with fashion icons such as Marni, Stella McCartney and, last year, Isabel Marant. So who did the H&M tap for a partnership this winter? None other than Alexander Wang, of course. Wang is a fashion industry favorite and one of the most applauded designers, even at such a young age of only 30-years-old. In his short career, the designer has multiple design awards under his belt and has his two namesake brands Alexander Wang and T by Alexander Wang. Even more impressive, in 2012 Wang was named the creative director of Balenciaga, becoming the first designer to attempt to run two fashion houses since John Galliano’s 2011 stress implosion, as well as the first American designer in over a decade to run a French house. For the designer’s upcoming collaboration with H&M, Wang designed a line of edgy work out wear, full of black and gray tone
sport attire. When I first heard of the line, I was thrilled that one of my favorite designers was coming out with my favorite kind of clothing. Unfortunately, upon flipping through the look book, I have a few qualms about the designer’s line. Let’s start with the accessories. Wang has something for every kind of workout and will have anyone prepared to break a sweat. There is a yoga mat and towel for those that are Bikram yoga inclined; boxing gloves and a metal waterbottle for those looking to relive some tension with a boxing bag; swim goggles and a whistles ring for those wanting to swim laps; and a knit beanie and sunglasses for those hitting the slopes this winter. Throw any or all of these accessories into one of the five tote bags, which come in everything from a leather backpack to scuba material tote. Next, the line features an extensive variety of clothing options. There is a series of sport bras that can double as a crop top at night, ranging from v-neck to multi strap selections. There are numerous different kinds of workout tops, including classic razor back tank tops, perforated long sleeve tops, and scuba material sweatshirts. To finish these tops off, there are different kinds of workout leggings and a pair of jeans with a printed design on them. And for those living in the areas that tend to turn into a tundra in winter, there are several coats and jacket to keep you warm. Finally, to outfit your feet, there is a pair of slip-on sandals, high top sneakers and a variety of heeled booties. When Wang created this line, he clearly went for the variety of items, but in turn forgot to give their appearance variety. In a collection of over fifty items, all
but two pieces consist of strictly black, gray or white. While I am all for some great neutrals, in place of color or design or any other decoration, Wang instead chose to plaster his last name all over every single piece. From sport bras to leggings to a knit dress, each piece is littered with the whole word “Wang” or just the letters “AW.” In the end, instead of trendy pieces, this line looks more like a trashy walking billboard for the designer. Brand recognition can be a beautiful thing, but there is a fine line between recognition and inyour-face, and this collection has sprinted across that line. Finally, this line is on the pricier end of designer collaborations, especially H&M offerings, so you would think the materials would be better than what this line features. While about half of the collection is in decent looking leather, the other half is in the fabric of all evils – scuba. I don’t care how tastefully it is done or what designer stamped their name on it, scuba material is meant for the ocean and only the ocean. Wang made this the highlight fabric of his collection, featuring everything from scuba high top sneakers to scuba sweatshirts. When I first heard about this line, I was excited – I love Alexander Wang and I love workout clothing, so what could go wrong? This line so gaudy with the designer’s name and constructed with unfortunate fabrics to make items really no one needs or wants – yes, I am talking about the whistle ring. I am disappointed, especially after Isabel Marant’s great line last time H&M paired up with a renowned designer. Needless to say, you won’t find me lined up outside of the store Nov. 6, and I’m not sure how many other people will be there either with this kind of a lookbook.
FRIDAY
November 7 Engaged Learning Workshop: IRB Q&A, Noon to 1 p.m., Clements Hall Scholars Den
THURSDAY November 13
Coffee Chat with Alumni, Women & LGBT Center, 3 to 4 p.m.
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Alexander Wang x H&M releases this Thursday, Novemeber 6
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ENVIRONMENT
North Texas drought hits close to home TREVOR CADIGAN Contributing Writer tcadigan@smu.edu Among the many things SMU is known for are the 232 acres of beautifully maintained landscape. SMU’s Grounds Services plants new grass every season to accommodate for changing weather, and over 3,000 different bulbs and tubers every year to make SMU’s campus vibrant. But like residents, farmers, and anyone who uses water in North Texas, SMU is dealing with the worst drought to hit the area since the 1950’s. “All I can ask is that students use the sidewalks,� said Brian Martin, senior irrigator for SMU’s grounds services, about the grass most affected by the drought at SMU. Martin said the areas where football tailgating takes place are some of the areas being affected most. Martin said the university has had to ask the city of University Park for water variances to sufficiently water new seeds and allow them to grow. After the seeds have germinated, though, water restrictions will resume for those plants. “We’re just going to have to see how it’s going to work,� Martin said. “I don’t know how well this ryegrass is going to survive after it gets established.� This September was the driest to date for Dallas Fort Worth, accumulating only a sixth of an inch of rain and causing many cities to enact outdoor burn bans and water restrictions.
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SMU’s famous landscape around Dallas Hall remains green despite the North Texas Drought.
So far, the population in Texas affected by the drought is estimated to be almost 13 million, according to the U.S. drought monitor. The Texas Water Development Board has reported Texas reservoirs statewide at only 62 percent full. North Texas is entering its fifth year of drought conditions, making it one of the worst droughts on record and putting a strain on water supplies for all uses. “The short-term impacts are an inconvenience,� said WFAA Chief Meteorologist Pete Delkus. “The long-term impacts are things that are really starting to have a serious effect on people’s lives.�
SMU’s water conservation initiative has many programs in place to combat some of the impacts of the drought, including daily monitoring of plumbing leaks around campus and rain water recovery used to water lawns and flowerbeds. SMU also recovers fin water – condensation – which improves indoor air quality by decreasing mold environments from airconditioning unit drains and reduces water demand. Martin said SMU’s grounds services are relying more heavily on the use of drip irrigation to conserve water, as well as using pressure compensating heads that lower the amount of water used during automatic irrigation. Secretary of SMU’s
Environmental Society Jewel Lipps said the most effective way of combatting the drought at SMU would come at the institutional level. “SMU is shifting toward gray water systems, no water urinals, and water-wise landscaping,� said Lipps, a senior double majoring in environmental science and chemistry. “SMU student opinion, supporting and catalyzing these kinds of institutional changes would be a great step.� The SMU Environmental Society is a student run organization that encourages lifelong environmentally conscious decisions and promotes overall health for the environment. Some students in the
organization, such as Wendy Alyea, a junior double majoring in environmental engineering and chemistry, are also experimenting with aquaponic gardening, which utilizes a fish tank with a soil bank placed above it, creating a self-contained ecosystem that provides food for the fish and nutrients for the plants. Delkus credits the ongoing drought to spotty rainfall, in which Dallas County is able to collect normal rainfall for a short period of time, followed by an extended period of time with rainfall “well below normal.� “I think the worst drought conditions statewide are right here, unfortunately, in North Texas,� said Delkus. There may be a solution to
some of the drought problems in the near future, though. Delkus said that this type of weather is very cyclical in North Texas and as this winter approaches so does a storm system called El NiĂąo. El NiĂąo is a cooling of water in the equatorial pacific, which changes the global weather pattern, causing normally dry places to become wet. “What that means for us in Texas is above normal precipitation for the winter,â€? he said. “It also means below normal temperatures.â€? Until then, Project Coordinator Yvonne Dupre of Dallas Water Utilities suggests North Texas residents save water in as many ways as they can, including watering by hand instead of using automatic irrigation. Homes with automatic irrigation systems use 35 percent more water than those without automatic irrigation systems, according to the American Water Works Association. Dallas County has been under a mandatory twice-per-week maximum watering restriction since December of 2011 when Dallas’ drought contingency plan was enacted to help remedy the effects of the drought. 2011 was the driest year on record for the state of Texas according to the National Weather Service.
ELECTION
Republicans take control of the Senate ALEXA MALEVITIS Contributing Writer amalevitis@smu.edu Resurgent Republicans captured control of the U.S. Senate Tuesday night in elections that are projected to complicate President Barack Obama’s final two years in office. The Republican Senate leader, Mitch McConnell, held onto his seat in a hard-fought race with Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes in Kentucky. McConnell focused relentlessly on tying Grimes to President Barack Obama, who is unpopular in the state. McConnell now has
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The Dallas County races weren’t quite a mirror image of the rest of the state’s results: Democratic candidate Judge Clay Jenkins coasted into reelection for his judgeship along with fellow Dallas county judicial candidates. All of the judgeships in this election were conceded to Democratic candidates. The red feelings in Texas caught on nationwide: the
the opportunity to become Senate majority leader. Newcomer Republican Tom Cotton defeated two-term Democratic incumbent Mark Pryor of Arkansas, becoming the first domino to fall for the Democratic party. Democrats have held this seat for nearly 30 years. Tom Cotton will be the youngest senator at 37 years old. Soon thereafter, Democratic Sen. Mark Udall lost a re-election bid in Colorado to Republican Cory Gardner. Republican Shelley Moore Capito was the GOP winner for a Senate seat in West Virginia, a
Republican Party will remain in control of the House of Representatives and for the first time since 2007 the GOP took control of the Senate. As of 10 p.m., the GOP claimed 50 seats. “As we like to say here in Texas, we are fixin’ to take the Senate,� said Sen. Ted Cruz at the GOP watch party in Austin. At SMU, some students gathered in the M Lounge in Hughes-Trigg Student Center to watch the results roll on a projection screen. After networks projected Greg Abbott as the winner, the
position that hasn’t been held by the Republican party since 1956. Capito is West Virginia’s first female senator to be elected. Sen. Kay Hagan, a first-term Democrat, also lost in North Carolina to Republican Thom Tillis, the speaker of the state House. Republicans also picked up open seats in South Dakota and Montana, where Democrats retired. They needed a net gain of six seats in all to end a Democratic majority in place since 2006. Iowa provided the frosting on the cake as Republican Joni Ernst provided the seventh GOP
lounge cleared out. “The majority of people here were Democratic supporters, so there was a lot of excitement around Wendy Davis,� said first-year Fairooz Adams. “We knew that Abbott was probably going to win, but people still wanted to support Davis.� Adams is a political science and business management double major. Staff writers Matt Sanders, Hanan Esaili, Katelyn Hall and Claire Kelley contributed to this story.
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pickup of the night, defeating Democrat Bruce Braley for the Senate seat held by retiring longtime Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin. With races still undecided in such states as Alaska and Louisiana, Republicans held 52 seats to the Democrats 44. Republicans also maintained their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Representative Mitch McConnell addresses his supporters.
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Representative Tom Cotton hugs wife Anna at election watch party in Little Rock, Ark.
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Former SMU employee convicted for possession of child pornography CHRISTINA COX Managing Editor clcox@smu.edu Former SMU worker Donald Record was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison following his guilty plea in May 2014 for one count of possession of child pubescent child pornography, according to a press release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office Tuesday. The 52-year old was sentence by U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade. Kinkeade ordered Record to begin his 40-month sentence Jan. 7, 2015.
According to documents in the case, law enforcement officials received information from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Cyber Center identifying an offender in the Dallas area. After further investigation, law enforcement secured a search warrant for Record’s home March 6, 2014. Record admitted to using his laptop to trade images of child pornography on the Internet and to looking at pornographic images while at his Dallas home
and while at work at SMU. He also admitted to possessing over 100 photos and one video of child pornography in his email account. Record’s case is one of the many being brought to attention by Project Safe Child, a nationwide initiative started by the U.S. Department of Justice in May 2006. Project Safe Child is working to end child sexual exploitation and abuse by using federal, state and local resources to identify and prosecute offenders. For more information, visit the Project Safe Child website.
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WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY n n NOVEMBER JANUARY 18, 5, 2012 2014
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A current issue in America is increasng the minimum wage from the current level $7.25 to $10.10.
Midterms serve as convenient time for minimum wage legislation If you turn on CNN anytime soon you may catch a brief break in the coverage of Ebola and ISIS to observe some reporting on polarizing issues facing our nation. One such issue is increasing the minimum wage from its current national level of $7.25 to $10.10. “Giving America a raise” is a goal our president made a legislative priority. Advocates claim that increasing the minimum wage will support impoverished Americans by raising their standard of living without sacrificing US jobs; however, those who support this legislation either willingly ignore rudimentary economic principles to gain votes, or they are simply ignorant of the economic impacts of minimum wage. The proposed increase would be a detriment to impoverished Americans and our economy overall. This direct contradiction illuminates a larger issue overall: that our politicians are willing to sacrifice what is best for our nation for personal political capital. One of the primary adverse affects of minimum wage is the resulting increase in unemployment. The direct relationship between minimum wage and unemployment is an established economic principle. It is fundamentally wrong to slightly increase the standard of living of one unskilled worker if we know that it will result in the unemployment and plausible
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danny travers Contributing Writer djtravers@smu.edu
impoverishment of another unskilled worker. American unemployment is currently at its lowest level since before the Recession. It would be a mistake to forfeit this impressive economic accomplishment for the sake of politicians’ careers. Additionally, increases in minimum wage prove to encourage teenagers to drop out of school due to the incentive of earning a higher income. In the long run, these teens lack education and end up sacrifice lifelong financial security for minimal short-term benefit. Perhaps the biggest problem with increasing the minimum wage is that it is a poorly targeted policy. Many politicians argue that increasing the minimum wage will help to lower our poverty rate; however, a large majority, nearly 70 percent, of minimum wage workers live in households with an annual income above the poverty line. By the early 2000s, only around 17 percent of low-wage workers were classified as impoverished. In fact, 34 percent of lowwage workers lived in families that earned more than three
times the poverty line. Paying a higher wage to these people will not make an impact on poverty, as many of them are likely teens working jobs for spending money. Although an increase in the minimum wage would be a mistake, minimum wage legislation serves an important role in our society. Minimum wage laws are one way to protect impoverished families from exploitation. Any sort of repeal of our current fair-employment laws would result in widespread exploitation of the lower class. For those of you who are unaware, midterm elections are about to officially open after a year of hard campaigning on both sides of the aisle. Conveniently, an increase in the minimum wage is strong political capital to gain the favor of lower to middle class Americans. This increase is a legislative priority for the president because it is exactly the kind of liberal policy that could help Democrats maintain Congressional seats in a difficult midterm election year. This increase will not support poverty stricken Americans. In order to bolster the impoverished members of our nation we must make education and job training more readily available, create fiscal policy that supports domestic business and avoid leaders who are willing to do anything for votes.
Travers is majoring in finance and economics.
Humans of smu
“What do you like most about yourself?” “I like my eyes because they’re beautiful!” -Senior Eva Xie
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College eating habits signify the peak of unhealthy eating in your lifetime. For the four years you attend university, you will have consumed thousands of processed foods, sugars, soft drinks (with or without alcohol) and saturated fats. Sometimes you will binge, eating a significant portion of food in one sitting but not very often; other times, you will eat Canes, Chik-fil-A or InN-Out habitually, and the non-nutritious foods end up turning into carbohydrates and digesting in your stomach. This leads to a multitude of health concerns. In the short run, you will obviously gain weight. Your skin will start to break out. You will feel fatigued easily, and you will continue to crave these processed foods as long as you eat them. Usually a temporary change in diet and exercise solves the problem. At our prime physical age, our metabolisms are fast enough to break down and drop the extra pounds if any are gained. Then, once we are at a healthy body weight and size we are comfortable with, we tend to slip back into our indulgent and unhealthy tendencies. This cyclical process continues throughout college, but usually declines once you are older. After years of ingesting processed food and boxed sweets, your body eventually realizes how horrible it makes you feel. You tend to stick to your healthier eating habits and work out regularly in order to maintain your body and elongate your lifespan once you are a full-blown adult (meaning, you’ve graduated college). However, if you do not realize that your body will not maintain its physique as it is now, you will unfortunately face many consequences. And the most horrid one is acid reflux. According to The New York Times, acid reflux (or gastroesophageal reflux disease) is when stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms. In the worst case scenario, it may lead to esophageal cancer. It currently affects 40 percent of Americans, and it develops the moment fast food is considered part of your diet.Acid reflux is developing more in younger patients due to the prominence of
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olivia nguyen Opinion Editor qonguyen@smu.edu
fast foods, easy-made and frozen food and drink products they are consuming. Surprisingly enough, a factor contributing to acid reflux is eating late at night. All the pizza at Mac’s Place, Whataburger and Jimmy John’s you decided to eat has found a way to haunt you in ways you didn’t expect. It doesn’t even have to be unhealthy foods. Studies have found that eating late at night makes us overeat in order to compensate for the lack of nutrition we restricted our bodies from during the day by skipping breakfast and prolonging lunch and dinner. This allows symptoms of acid reflux to develop such as postnasal drip, sinus disease, hoarseness, heartburn and a chronic cough. If these symptoms worsen and eating habits do not change, this can lead to esophageal damage by burning holes through the mucous lining and increasing chances of throat cancer. So what’s the solution? It’s simply to cut back on unhealthy foods. As hard as it is to abstain, your body retains all the food you’ve consumed, even when you can’t remember. Skipping or delaying meals because you are busy with work, late to class or think you’re not “that hungry” does not justify these actions. Your body is a machine. It needs fuel to run in the forms of carbohydrates, protein and fats. But it needs healthy forms of these to run properly. Cut back on the honey butter chicken biscuits, animal fries and pizzas. Do not consume these processed foods more than once every few weeks. Instead, refuel by ingesting lean protein and plenty of fruits and vegetables. In the long run your body will thank you.
Nguyen is majoring in business.
beauty
Normalcy of plastic surgery enables people to have ‘quick fixes’ to imperfections Yesterday in one of my classes, we engaged in a discussion regarding the normalcy of plastic surgery and the social issues that arise from it. It is apparent in society today that going under the knife for new nose, bigger breasts or a slimmer waist is as common as getting your hair done. In certain parts of the world, plastic surgery seems to have morphed into a “rite of passage” that some countries actively take a part in. Butt implants is necessary in Brazil as is a double-eyelid procedure in Korea and a boob job in good ol’ America. Plastic surgery is not only for women; a rising number of men have had procedures like jaw augmentations, liposuction and chest implants. In the past, plastic surgery seemed to be peoples’ last resort to fix an imperfection or flaw that they found to be ugly or a nuisance. It was less common to pay thousands of dollars to receive larger breasts or have a straighter nose. People turned to alternative cover-ups like push-up bras, make up or simply coming to terms with their special feature. But now, the world of plastic perfection surrounds every individual. Children the age of 10 and under are advised to go under the knife for these “prominent problems.”
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of photoshop. With its manipulation and partnering with every advertising, fashion and media outlet, this creates a perfectlooking man or woman that is physically unattainable by all natural means. And that’s when people turn to plastic surgery. If you weren’t blessed by God to have light eyes, long luscious hair and a body that could stop traffic, then you have to get every procedure done until you look that way. It is disappointing and unrealistic. A simple “quick-fix” through an unnecessary medical procedure will not resolve the emotional self-esteem problems that society has created. You have the power to disregard the unattainable standards of beauty. You can acknowledge that the immaculate model on the cover of Vogue does not actually look like that. As hard as it may seem, selfacceptance will do much more for you than any cosmetic surgery can. Your self worth is not determined by how similar you look like this archetype standard of beauty; instead, it can be measured by the confidence and comfortability you have in your own skin.
olivia Nguyen Online Editor qonguyen@smu.edu
For example, doctors have suggested parents to start their children on hormones if they are predicted to be “too tall.” Another shocking fact is that doctors also encourage parents to have their children’s ears pinned back if they find them to be “large or wide.” Since when did having plastic surgery become the go-to fix for every tiny difference in a person? I believe it’s a sad result from the heavy influence of media in the world today. Every magazine you see on stands is photoshopped. Celebirties, dancers, models and any other icon that you can find on a cover has been physically altered. But the clever thing about photoshop is that photographers and editors know how to make it natural. A simple portrait that you took and liked can easily be changed into a jaw-dropping bombshell that makes the first photo look like a washedout, haggard version of your worst self. That’s the beauty
Nguyen is majoring in business.
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‘The Daily Campus’ unveils the divine districts of Dallas Ridglea willard Associate A&E Editor rkwillard@smu.edu Dallas offers a variety of different scenes to fit your entertinament taste. From the Arts District to the heart of downtown, there are extensive possiblities for fun. Dallas Arts District: Dallas boasts the largest urban arts district in the country. The 68 acre area contains fantastic museums, theaters, concert halls, art galleries and more. The eclectic district holds something for everyone. Klyde Warren Park, winner of the 2014 ULI Open Space Award, hosts numerous events and features local musicians every Thursday at 7 p.m. Additionally, the Dallas Museum of Art showcases more than 22,000 pieces, including works from masters like Renoir,
Manet and Van Gogh and also more modern pieces from artists including Warhol and Pollock. Another must-see in the area is the Nasher Sculpture Center designed by Renzo Piano, a Prizker-Prize winning architect. The center’s galleries and garden feature masterpieces from renowned artists including Picasso and Matisse. Design District: The Design District is essentially a mecca for antique shoppers, art enthusiasts, and adventurous gourmands alike. In fact, Design District Market, a showcase of various gift-selling vendors, local bands, and beer, is coming Nov. 29 from 12-5 p.m. at Community Beer Co. The event offers a great opportunity to get a head start on shopping for unique Christmas gifts while also having a good time and supporting the work
of local artists. Downtown: Downtown Dallas truly has a little bit of everything. The popular House of Blues features all different kinds of live music ranging from Wiz Khalifa (11/11) to Guster (2/6). The district also holds the Perot Museum of Nature and Science that contains 11 permanent exhibits made up of top of the line technology allowing visitors to participate in realistic simulations and games. Avid shoppers will also enjoy perusing Neiman Marcus’s flagship store. Plus, those looking for good clean fun can find it at the City Park Café at Main Street Garden where they host free bingo every Thursday night at 7. Make sure to check out Friday’s paper for the next round of the hottest districts in Dallas.
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The Design District is a favorite of those interested in art.
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Downtown Dallas is home to popular venues, museums and shops.
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The Dallas Arts District is the largest urban arts district in the U.S.
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Music
‘Laguna Beach’ hits Dallas Music department hosts ‘Chamber Music Cookie Concert’ riley coven A&E Writer rcoven@mail.smu.edu From 2004 to 2006 MTV aired a reality television program called, “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County.” It focused on the lives of several high school seniors in Southern California and was narrated by, and mainly focused on, Lauren Conrad. Described by many as a guilty pleasure, the show received average reviews from critics and only lasted around three seasons. One of the many infamous reality programs from its era, the show was often criticized for the heavily narrative structure of its plots and was frequently accused of fabricating its storylines. Now, in 2014, Vinnie Potestivo, of Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment, wants to bring the show back; except this time in Highland Park. With the same angle, general premise and plot points the show could be making a comeback in our very own backyard. There are some foreseeable hesitations
however. Much of the original show highlighted the sexual encounters, drinking and drug use of the teenagers. It’s imaginable that many parents wouldn’t be very excited to see their children and their children’s friends doing the same on national television. The concerns are reasonable and assuredly present. On the other side of the coin however, Highland Park could prove to be an incredibly interesting and vibrant environment to set such a program in. With the many wealthy families that have their children enrolled in the school, the show could easily reach the same viewers it did last time. The idea of the rich kids learning their lessons of life amongst one another, just like the original show, is still a promising lead for most television producers. While some moral qualms may still have to be sorted out, it’s possible that one day soon, ‘Highland Park: The Real Dallas’ might be invading our television screens for better or for worse.
CHloe Dinsdale Contributing Writer cdinsdale@mail.smu.edu Yesterday, SMU Chamber Music hosted a lunchtime program of chamber music to showcase music students at Meadows. The Chamber also provided tons of cookies in the spirit of the program theme, “Chamber Music Cookie Concert.” The program featured many different instruments including the harp, French horn, piano, violin cello and others. Each group performed between three and four
The popular concept of “Laguna Beach” is making its way to Dallas.
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Yesterday, musicians showcased their skills over a lunch program.
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WEDNESDAY n NOVEMBER 5, 2014 VOLLEYBALL
SMU volleyball sweeps Houston 3-0 Sunday Courtney Madden Sports Editor courtneym@smu.edu The Mustangs took on Houston in a 3-0 sweep at Houston on Sunday afternoon. Standout Avery Acker finished with 48 assists, the most in a threeset match since Jessica Mihm who had 50. Mihm set the record on Sept. 4, 2014 in a 3-0 win over Cal Poly. This win improved the Mustangs to 19-5 overall and 8-4 in the American Athletic Conference play. Houston fell to 11-13 overall and 3-9 in AAC play. In the first set the Mustangs won in a close 26-24 finish when SMU had four of the last five points. The Mustangs were trailing 2321 when Abbey Bybel had her fifth kill of the set and Caroline Young
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Mustangs sweep Houston. Avery Acker, setter, above.
combined with Janelle Giordano for a block to tie the set. Houston’s next attack was out, putting SMU ahead 24-23.
The Cougars fought back to tie the score yet again before the Mustangs came back strong to end the set with a win.
In the second set, the Mustangs came out strong taking a 9-4 lead early and never trailed in the set. The Mustangs ended the set
easy, 25-18. SMU scored 18 kills with only three errors, hitting .395 and held the Cougars to only 10 kills.
Kristen Stehling led the offense with a perfect five kills and five attacks. In the third set, SMU held the Cougars off until the end when UH rallied back to tie the score 22-22. It was Young who blasted a kill for the Mustangs to end the set in a 24-23 victory. Stehling finished with 11 kills without an error, hitting .786. Two Mustangs finished in double digits, Bybel with 12 kills and Cailin Bula with 10. Morgan Heise led the Mustang defense once again with 19 digs while Julianne Scheidler finished with 11. Acker posted her nineteenth double-double of the season with 12 digs. The Mustangs return to Moody Coliseum this Friday to host Memphis at 7 p.m. followed by Cincinnati at home Sunday at 1 p.m.
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women’s SWIMMING AND DIVING
Mustangs win all 11 events against Houston Patrick Engel Sports Writer pengel@smu.edu The SMU women’s swimming and diving team won all 11 events to earn a 155-88 dual meet victory over conference foe Houston Saturday afternoon at the Mansfield Natatorium. The 11th-ranked Mustangs continued their strong relay performance with first and second place finishes in the 400-yard medley relay. SMU’s ‘A’ relay team of seniors Isabella Arcila, Nicole Parmenter and Rachel Nicol plus sophomore Marne Erasmus won the event with a 3:49.02. The ‘B’ group finished with a 3:56.41. Erasmus, senior Nathalie Lindborg, sophomore Ursa Bezan and freshman Adrienne Santa won the meet’s final event, the 400-yard
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Mustangs beat out Houston in all events - from relay to individual events. freestyle relay, with a 3:30.22. SMU also earned third-place points in the event. “There were a lot of good swims in the relay events, both in medley and freestyle,” Head Coach Steve Collins said. ” The Mustangs ruled the individual events as well. Arcila won the 50-yard freestyle and 100yard backstroke. She timed 23.45 and 56.85, respectively. Santa finished right behind Arcila in the 50-free, while junior Anna Volchkov
finished third in the 100-back. “[Arcila] really showed her dominance in backstroke yesterday and today, and I’m really happy with her swims this weekend,” Collins said. Other individual event winners include Lindborg in both the 100- and 200-yard freestyles (Santa finished in second in the 100-free, and Bezan took second in the 200-free), sophomore Kirsty McLauchlan (10:20.02) in the 1,000-yard freestyle,
Erasmus (55.36) in the 100-yard butterfly and sophomore TaraLynn Nicholas (1:03.23) in the 100-yard breaststroke. In diving, first-year Madeline Wainman finished in second place in the 3-meter dive and fourth in the 1-meter dive. Sophomore Lauren Lamb also earned points in both events. SMU’s next meet is Nov. 2022, when the Mustangs travel to College Station for the Texas A&M invite.
First-year Jared Rice
SMU athletes receive honors After his performance against Saturday, first-year Jared Rice was named the American Athletic Conference men’s soccer Defensive Player of the Week by league officials Monday. Rice recorded his seventh assist of the season on a match-winner goal against Cincinnati. SMU won 2-0. Rice was part of a back line that created SMU’s fifth shutout in 2014.
Rice was named Rookie of The Week Oct. 13. This marks his second conference honor in 2014. Goalkeeper Michael Nelson and forward Idrissa Camara were each named to the weekly honor roll for their play against Cincinnati. Nelson made three saves in the shutout, while Camara scored the match-winner off Rice’s assist. The Mustangs secured the No. 3 seed for the AAC tournament.