Tennis center opens this weekend
INSIDE
Buying groceries on a budget
PAGE 2
Why students don’t wear red
PAGE 4
Alt-j impresses audiences
PAGE 5
PAGE 6
friday
NOVEMBER 7, 2014 FRIday High 68, Low 50 sATURday High 69, Low 43
VOLUME 100 ISSUE 33 FIRST COPY FREE, ADDITIONAL COPIES 50 CENTS
NEWS Briefs World OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s military leader lashed out at regional mediators on Thursday, saying he wasn’t concerned about a two-week deadline imposed by the African Union for him to hand over power to a civilian transitional government or face crippling sanctions. BEIRUT — American aircraft bombed al-Qaidalinked militants in Syria on Thursday, and activists said another radical rebel group also was hit - an apparent expansion of the aerial campaign against the Islamic State group to target other extremists deemed a threat to the West.
National SEATTLE — A man charged with killing his live-in girlfriend and posting photos of her lifeless body online was returned to Washington state on Thursday after he surrendered to an officer in Oregon and waived extradition. CINCINNATI — The march toward gay marriage across the U.S. hit a roadblock Thursday when a federal appeals court upheld laws against the practice in four states, creating a split in the legal system that increases the chances the Supreme Court will step in to decide the issue once and for all.
Texas CONROE — Two sheriff’s deputies were injured, one seriously, when they were struck by a vehicle while walking back to their patrol car after helping a stranded motorist on Interstate 45 in Southeast Texas. SAN ANTONIO— A man has pleaded guilty in the death of a man who was strangled in a downtown San Antonio hotel room.
Faculty Senate discusses University Curriculum, Capital Campaign christina cox Managing Editor clcox@smu.edu The Faculty Senate met Wednesday afternoon for its normal meeting and to hear a presentation about the Capital Campaign from Vice President for Development and External Affairs Brad Cheves and a presentation about the University Curriculum (UC) from Associate Dean Peter Moore. The Second Century Campaign began Sept. 12, 2008 and will end Dec. 31, 2015. SMU
hoped to raise alumni giving from 12-13 percent participation of 25 percent, a goal it has nearly reached. However, the campaign is still is about $98 million short of its $1 billion campaign goal. According to Cheves, the university chose to focus on alumni giving because of its impact on a formula for the U.S. News and World Report rankings for top 50 universities. The push was also to place SMU among 34 other higher education institutions, like Rice University and Cornell University, who all set and completed $1
billion campaigns. “It is important for our institution to make a statement of strength for the future of the university,” Cheves said. “Supporters have embraced those aspirations to become that university we have described on campus.” Currently alumni giving for the Second Century Campaign is at $902 million, with 100 percent future fulfillment on all pledges. According to Cheves there are about 102 major gift prospects that the university is pursuing before the campaign ends
in December. The $1 billion will be used to improve the academic quality, student quality and campus experience at SMU. SMU has already used the funds to endow 102 faculty chairs, offer 511 new scholarships and start 16 capital projects. All areas surpassed their pre-campaign goals. Post-campaign the university hopes to have a greater operational impact on academics and athletics, a stronger participation by graduate alumni and additional capital requirements.
“We will use this strategic plan to engage the broader community in what our aspirations are as a community,” Cheves said. Moore followed Cheves’ presentation to discuss the recent changes to the UC and the issues facing the curriculum. This semester many Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s) were revised and junior and sophomore students had revised requirements for their level 2 pillar and proficiencies and experiences requirements.
SENATE page 3
STUDENT LIFE
Students give new meaning to ‘hanging out’ on campus, outdoors savannah louie Contributing Writer slouie@smu.edu Life for the typical college student is often synonymous with stress. However, in the midst of balancing academics, work, and a social life, SMU sophomore Jacqui Jacoby has discovered how to achieve a state of relaxation most college students would envy. For more than a year, Jacoby has been hanging out – literally – in her hammock for some much-needed leisure time. A few days each week, you can find Jacoby reading a book, listening to music or napping while suspended between two trees behind Clements Hall, enjoying her shady paradise. “The rocking motion mixed with being outside and the sunshine, it’s like complete
Courtesy of Savannah Louie
Students hammocking near their residence halls on a warm, fall day.
relaxation,” said Jacoby. “Afterward, I literally feel a difference in my muscles and my joints. My whole body is
completely relaxed.” Hammocks are available in a variety of colors and styles, and can range in price from $20 to
EVENTS
$35,000. At SMU, students can be spotted swinging between trees near Clements Hall, under their lofted dorm beds, and
between the pillars of sorority houses. Students at other universities are also in on the trend. One California campus has even installed hammocks in the quad. There is no official policy for hammocks on SMU’s campus, according to the university’s manager of grounds services, Ann Allen. But Allen said that officials are aware that students are hammocking around campus. Since she started using a hammock two years ago, senior Kenna Rood has found that studying in her hammock often gives her a much-needed rest break. “A hammock is the best place to get class reading done, as long as you don’t mind interrupting it with a little nap that is bound to
HAMMOCKING page 3
PROGR AMS
Big iDeas Pitch Contest winners announced Courtesy of Mallory Paul
Topics like the intelligence community were discussed.
Tower Center hosts security conference dinner mallory paul Contributing Writer mmpaul@smu.edu
The John Goodwin Tower Center hosted its annual National Security Conference Wednesday evening. The topic presented by Dr. Thomas Fingar was “China, Intelligence and U.S. Grand Strategy.” “I’m here because as a Tower Scholar this is going to be a really large part of my life,” sophomore A.J. Jeffries said. The room was filled with Dallas professionals, policy experts, SMU professors and
students. The dinner and discussion was held in the Mack Ballroom located in the Umphrey Lee Center. Fingar is the inaugural Oksenberg-Rohlen Distinguished Fellow in the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. But, not everyone was as alert; one student fell asleep at the table. FIngar’s discussion was long and detailed. He covered topics like the intelligence community, government policy, the U.S.’s relationships with other countries, and the nation’s grand strategy.
caroline mendes Contributing Writer cmendes@smu.edu Eleven winners have been announced for the grand prize at the Engaged Learning Big iDeas Pitch Contest held Oct. 31. More than 40 students participated in the contest. The Big iDeas Contest offers a platform for students to share their one-of-a-kind proposals in hopes of winning $1,500 to further their entrepreneurial expedition. The contest awards up to $20,000 overall to students who win with their business ideas. “The Big iDeas program is a place where students can experience ‘safe’ failures,” judge Simon S. Mak said. Students participating are able to try new things and learn, receive feedback and encouragement, and not create any permanent damage to their reputations if their ideas fail. The Big iDeas contest addresses one of the key problems most budding entrepreneurs and
Courtesy of Caroline Mendes
Students presented their big ideas Oct. 31 at the Tower Center.
students face, which is gaining access to seed capital. “Big iDeas has a three tier process that enables students, should they continue to apply and be accepted through each stage, up to $11,000 to start and grow a Big iDea,” said Director of Arts Entrepreneurship Program and a
Big iDeas judge Jim Hart. “Not only do students have access to such funds, but can also use the new CUBE incubator, where students can office, have meetings, plan out their concepts, learn new skills and be mentored.”
BIG iDEAS page 3
2
FOOD
FRIDAY n NOVEMBER 7, 2014 revie w
RECIPE
A college student’s guide to groceries on a budget
Fiesta’s decorative produce section.
emily heft Food Editor eheft@smu.edu Produce Every SMU student knows Central Market has every fresh fruit or veggie under the sun, from sweet limes (a must-try) to starfruit. But unless you want to pay two dollars an apple, head over to Aldi. A bit further away, Aldi is worth the drive down Greenville for its dirt cheap prices on good quality produce. Strawberries from a pricy grocery store and Aldi are equally juicy and ripe, and you’d never know the latter could be 50 percent
Courtesy of Yelp.
The Village Baking Co.’s brulée.
less expensive. Trader Joe’s also, surprisingly, has great quality produce for low prices. To find imported avocados, limes, mangos, coconut and more, try Fiesta, an international grocery store chain with juicy fresh produce and the lowest prices around. (Plus, they sell piñatas. Who doesn’t love piñatas?) Sorry, but Texas avocados have nothing on green, ripe Mexican ones. Trust me, Fiesta is the way to go.
bakery With a rotating bread selection of apple cinnamon walnut, calamata olive and the like, Empire
Courtesy of Yelp.
Baking Company on Lovers and Inwood, is the superior destination for loaves, sandiwches and more. At around $3 for a tangy sourdough loaf and just $1.99 for a crusty French baguette, this bakery’s prices satisfy a college budget as well as a desire for something other than plain old white bread. The Village Baking Co. on University is a great runner-up, with true French items like ham and cheese croissants, cinnamondusted brioche, pain au chocolat and more. It’s walkable from campus, and the low prices make this boulangerie to a great brunch destination or ideal for a quick pastry pick-me-up.
How to make fall cider tyler coffin Contributing Writer tylerc@smu.edu What does one do when finally faced with a free weekend? Spend it in bed and in front of the stove, obviously. Though that could potentially be the punchline for a really bad joke, it isn’t. It’s how I spent my fall break, and I’m not even slightly upset about it. If I wasn’t buying tea or business attire, I was cooking. Or baking. And because it is now Courtesy of Tyler Coffin fall (check your calendars in Granny Smith apples make great cider. case you weren’t aware), that it pretty… so just take my word obviously means I spent my time and discard. Strain the remaining mixture for it.) being basic as heck and making I only strained it once before things that required pumpkin through a fine mesh sieve as and apples. many times as needed to reach pouring some for myself and First up was probably the the desired consistency. quickly realized that I needed to easiest of the recipes on the This one was a little bit strain it approximately four more list: Apple Cider. Here’s how to too sweet for me, so next time times. There was much pulp (is it around, I’ll be adding slightly pulp if it’s from apples? Or is it make it: Wrap all the spices in a small less sugar, especially because apple-bits? Or what?) of which I piece of doubled-up cheesecloth Braeburn Apples are already so did not approve. and tie off securely. Anyway, you can drink it by sweet. itself or “with whipped cream” Add apples, sugar, and a spice Happy news: making the (but I find that a bit off and do cider meant we automatically pack to a large stockpot and cover with water. Allow to boil for had some bomb applesauce once not entirely recommend it so 1 hour. we strained the apples from the maybe just drink it by itself). Lower the heat and allow the cider. Enjoy! (Said applesauce looks super mixture to simmer for 2 additional hours. Remove from heat and rough currently and I don’t Tyler is a blogger at tinymisstyler.wordpress.com. let cool. Remove the spice pack think that there’s a way to make
se ason
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.
SATURDAY November 8
MONDAY
November 10
White Rock Adventure Race, SMU Outdoor Adventures, White Rock Lake, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Master Zumba Class, Dedman Basketball Court 2, 5:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
MONDAY
November 13
Not On My Campus Photo Day, Flagpole, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
November 17 Engaged Learning Workshop: Faculty, Mentoring Tips, Clements G11, Noon to 1 p.m.
Starbucks’ holiday drinks finally arrive emily heft Food Editor eheft@smu.edu Nothing says, “Christmas is coming” quite like warming your hands with Starbucks’ signature red Christmas cups. This holiday season, the coffee chain released its winter flavors, including two lesser-known ones and a few returning favorites. Back for another round are pumpkin spice lattes, of course. The creamy buzzed-about drink is pretty darn good, despite the irritating hype surrounding them. But, drinking more than a little bit feels like a pumpkin overdose. The flavoring isn’t subtle, and the drink can get
old fast. Peppermint mochas are also back for more. (Pssst an inside secret these are actually available year-round as a “mocha with a peppermint pump.”) Arguably one of Starbucks’ best, peppermint mochas are rich and flavorful, with a dark coffee taste that’s not too sweet. Eggnog lattes were set to be discontinued this year, but due to fan backlash on Twitter, they’ve been renewed starting late November. To me, eggnog is one of those mysterious “adult” beverages, like absinthe or prune juice, that always lurked in the back of the fridge, and even now I’m wary. But according to those in the
know, and certainly the drink’s extensive fan base, Starbucks’ eggnog is worth a try. Less popular bu still owrth a try is the gingerbread latte. A thick and creamy hot espressobased drink, this latte is like a less in-your-face pumpkin spice. It’s flavorful, sweet and spicy, with a delicious cinnamon nut finish. The caramel brulée latte will surely be around for awhile. This drink’s caramel drizzle and candy-chip-topped whipped cream overpower the espresso flavors, so its sweetness seems more like dessert than coffee. In all, the new Starbucks flavors are worth the walk across Hillcrest.
(From left to right) Caramel brulée latte, peppermint mocha, and gingerbread lattes.
Courtesy of Starbucks.com
NEWS
FRIDAY n NOVEMBER 7, 2014 BIG iDEAS
and chemicals that detoxifies the body and increases metabolism.
Continued from page 1
This is a relatively risk-free process for students. If they win and receive the $1,000 in seed money from their pitch and do not accomplish their envisioned goals in full, SMU does not expect them to give the money back. “We recognize that entrepreneurship is a game of risk and there is potential for failure. Big iDeas sometimes do fail and there is a great amount of learning the students gain from such experience,” added Hart. The judges are looking for ideas that are big, bring value to society, make an impact, have a clear plan that can be put into action in 3 months and are well presented. “It’s a really cool experience because you get to engage with other students that are trying to make an impact, as well as professors who are interested in vetting your venture concept,” contest winner Andrew Burgess of ECHO said. Burgess along with his partners Santiago Martinez and Wade Washmon, won with their concept of creating a music-sharing platform that motivates users to purchase and share music from its registered artists. The program generates revenue for both the artist and the listener. Big iDeas bring a whole new dimension to Dallas because SMU is the university of the city and Dallas provides an urban laboratory to make Big iDeas happen. Students are able to experience the thrills and challenges they’re
SENATE Continued from page 1
“By the end of this year, we predict that there will be 80 percent completion by juniors in pillar requirements” Moore said. When the UC was passed the additional requirements added 12 course hours to the GEC requirements. The goal was to have classes “double count” so the required hours would be reduced, but this has not always been the case. The main issues come with the Pure and Applied Sciences (PAS) pillar and Philosophical and Religious Inquiry and
• MAXXED OUT BY M.A.K.-– Maya Jones, Janay Higgins. Maxxed out by M.A.K. creates custom jewelry for every occasion, crafted with care and made to empower, giving back to society through its new girls outreach center in Fort Worth. • DVR FOR COLLEGE – Eric Straw, Eugene Massad. DVR for College is a DVR for college students subscription and provider free that requires only a cable, an Ethernet cord and HDMI.
Courtesy of Caroline Mendes
The eleven winners will be given $1,500 to begin creating a prototype for each of their Big iDeas this year.
comfortable with, preparing them to tackle bigger ventures later on. “By the time they graduate, whether they either have succeeded or not, they have tried something new, learned by doing, and SMU has offered them help along the way,” Director of Engaged Learning Susan Kress said. “This is a gift... And some will have early smashing successes.” The 2014-2015 Big iDeas Contest winners are: • BIOLUM SCIENCES – Edward Allegra, Miguel Quimbar, Jack Reynolds. Biolum Sciences is
Ethics (PRIE) pillar, which have very few seats that double count. PRIE 1 only has one seat that double counts. To fix this problem, SMU opened up higher levels of foreign language courses to count toward pillar requirement. “We are trying to incentivize taking higher levels of language instead of opting for the first and second semesters of language,” Moore said. Moore said there are disparities between majors. For example, accounting majors only have one pillar fulfilled within their required classes while advertising majors have four or five. Issues are also in Ways of
a revolutionary smartphone–based imaging system that can detect the presence of asthma and reduce the current 40 percent misdiagnosis of asthma in the U.S. • FULLY PRESENT – Kelly Ann Buddecke, Katherine Bentfield. Fully Present is an activity monitor and notification system for the phone, recording the amount of time the user spends on messages, calls and social media accounts and notifying the public when the user chooses to turn it off and be fully present in the real world.
Knowing (KNW) classes that were meant to be team-taught. Two of these style courses will be taught in the spring. SMU is creating a task force to deal with the KNW issues in schools like Cox and Lyle that they will look at in the spring. Moore said that they are also working on a software that can search for courses that satisfy UC requirements with the day, time and professor of the courses, providing the information in the database is correct. But all classes are not yet correctly placed in the system. “We’re going to have to work to improve the database to offer students and advisors the ability to plan,” Moore said
• ECHO – Andrew Burgess, Santiago Martinez, Wade Washmon. Echo is a music-sharing platform that motivates users to purchase and share music from its registered artists, generating revenue for both the artist and the listener. • THE NARI PROJECT – Priya Chowdhary, Ashley Wali. The Nari Project raises awareness about violence against women by donating kits of essential items to women in shelters in Dallas and abroad, and is now strengthening its link to the
SMU campus. • SMU FOOD – Samuel Hunter, Gavin Pham, Conrad Appel. SMU Food is an online app that centralizes eating options on campus, including when the various campus cafeterias are open, daily menu options, service provided, user ratings and comments. • KUNDALINI – Kymberly Johnson, Kristen Carreno, Mark Lafferty. Kundalini is a wellness drink made of natural ingredients, free of caffeine, gluten, excess sugar
• OUT & ABOUT – Renita Thapa, Sam Hubbard, Raz Friman. Out & About is an app that promotes local businesses and organizations by exposing its users to what is going on in the community for easy planning, exploring and getting to know the local area. • DOODLE BOARD – Jorge Valdez, Joshua Musgrove. Doodle Board is a collaborative, crossplatform, web app drawing tool for use in the classroom, in studios, at conferences, special events or even in coffee houses that allows for shared drawing of ideas through the internet. • HELPPLE – Austin Wells, Irisa Ona. Helpple is an app that connects people who need help with people who are offering to help, be it tutoring, moving furniture, getting volunteers or building the next big idea.
Courtesy of Caroline Mendes
Students involved in the Big iDeas program have a special area, the Cube, that they can work in.
THE DAILY CAMPUS / SMUDAILYCAMPUS.COM
HAMMOCKING Continued from page 1
happen,” she said. Co-author of “Current Biology” Michel Muhlethaler performed a 2011 study on hammocks, sleep and brainwaves, and found that hammock users experienced various health benefits. According to Muhlethaler’s findings, the rocking movements of a hammock synchronize brain waves, leading to a deeper sleep. This deep sleep leads to an improved mood – similar to the happiness Rood refers to after she uses her hammock. A sharper mental performance and better memory can also result from deeper sleep. Muhlethaler also includes a faster sleep onset and possible cure for insomnia among the benefits of using a hammock. The University of California, Davis embraces its students’ enthusiasm for hammocks. As a part of the university’s Health Happens Here initiative funded by The California Endowment’s $50,000 grant, about a dozen free-standing hammocks have been installed in the university’s quad. Junior Addie Green of UC Davis believes that the hammocks have been a positive addition to the campus. “There are always kids using them,” wrote Green in an email. “Most of the time on their phones or reading, but using it as a way to relax.” Hammocking does not come without a few caveats, however. Hammock assembly can be a problem for hammockers, especially those with little time on their hands. Jacoby explains that setting up her hammock can be a time
3
THE DAILY CAMPUS / SMUDAILYCAMPUS.COM
Courtesy of Savannah Louie
An SMU student uses her hammock for a little rest and relaxation.
consuming process. “It’s kind of a big set up so if I only have 30 minutes I won’t do it,” she said. It takes Jacoby 20 minutes to walk to her favorite spot and hang up her hammock. She usually reserves her hammocking for times where she has a few hours to spare. Finding the right hammock can also be a difficult process. With so many different hammock brands and styles available at a range of prices, choosing the perfect hammock may be a lengthy process. For junior Juan Pablo Pressier, a quality hammock is worth a higher price. Pressier chose to invest in a double nest Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) hammock and tree straps, costing him about $100. Although on the pricey side,
Pressier’s hammock decision was based on practicality and quality. Able to hold two people, the double nest hammock was more useful for Pressier, who enjoys hammocking with friends. Additionally, ENO hammocks are extremely well known in the hammock industry for their topof-the-line quality. Jacoby, familiar with ENO hammock’s quality but looking to spend less, researched different types of hammocks before settling on a Grand Trunk hammock – just $21 from Amazon. However, Jacoby admits she may have sacrificed the quality of her hammock for a cheaper price. “ENO does it better. Mine was cheap,” she said.
NOW
HIRING.
Do you have what it takes? The Daily Campus is looking for a few driven SMU students to work as advertising sales representatives. Fun environment ¥ Competitive Commission payouts Bonus opportunities ¥ Flexible schedule Full training ¥ Located on campus
Apply and send your resume to Candace Barnhill, Advertising Manager, at cbarnhill@smu.edu.
4
OPINION
FRIDAY n NOVEMBER 7, 2014
sports
human rights
How drones are changing the game of war for the U.S. military
Courtesy of SMU Football Facebook
A small percentage of SMU students stay for all games and cheer on athletes.
Lack of school spirit deters students from wearing red on Fridays SMU’s spam emails are nothing new. You can always expect your inbox to have an overflow of notifications informing you about various events throughout the school year. But one noticeable email in all capital letters always pops up in my inbox every Thursday night like clockwork. The subject title: “WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS.” SMU thinks this email will somehow instill an excessive amount of school spirit in students through a few lines of motivational text. (Note they also highlight it in red too!) So why in God’s name has every student refused to wear red on Fridays? What is so cliché or taboo about school spirit that makes people avoid wearing this color at the start of the weekend rather than proudly bleeding their school colors? It’s because there is not enough school spirit for students to be convinced to put on their red spirit jerseys, t-shirts, cardigans or flannels. To most, it’s not worth the effort. Our school is not a sportsdriven school (with the recent
STAFF COLUMN
OLIVIA NGUYEN Opinion Editor
qonguyen@smu.edu
exception of men’s basketball). Most SMU students do not care enough to go support their team and watch games. The only reason people did it this year was because of the Varsity app for the Mob. The obvious part of this dilemma is that students do not feel spirited enough to voluntarily wear their school colors other than during boulevards. But SMU should invest in a more efficient plan of action to promote school spirit in its students. We are in college, a good one at that. All our sports are Division 1, and a majority of sport teams here do not receive the credit nor support they deserve. Instead of hounding us to wear red when we don’t care to, why not try and spread real school spirit? Notify us about games! And I don’t mean through the standard email as we’ve received. Those tend to get lost in the vast sea of SMU spam.
Promote each team on the TVs in Umphrey Lee and Arnold Dining Hall. Create posters and make more banners for more than just the soccer and volleyball teams. Make sure that the student athletes who are putting in a ridiculous amount of time and commitment into their sports are noticed. In time people will notice, too. More people will come to games voluntarily. People will cheer with full force. Some may even wear red. It’s constant promotion, notification and sometimes annoyance that captures students’ attention about school events. We are busy people. We’re trying to pass all our classes on top of our commitments to Greek life, hobbies, friends and relationships. If there isn’t enough attention brought to a topic to incite change, then none will happen. But with fervent showcasing and the spread of noteworthy information SMU can bring back school spirit. And this active student body will create a regenerated and better SMU.
Nguyen is majoring in business and journalism.
arts
Students should not undermine art majors “What’s your major?” As a college student, I don’t think there has been a more frequently asked question. It has become basic conversation upon meeting new people. You learn their names, maybe where they’re from, what their interests are but you most definitely ask what their majors are. My answer usually garners a wide variety of responses. When I tell people I’m a film major I’m sometimes told how amazing it is and how cool it must be. Other times I’m asked what I’m going to do for work. But more often than not I’m met with a response of, “Oh, that must be nice to not have any work.” I’m not sure where the stereotype came from that art majors have no real work. Maybe because we have different classes and aren’t seen in the same setting as most other majors. Maybe because the work is creatively based rather than objectively based. Either way I’m always surprised when people assume we don’t have any heavy workloads. There are times that I would gladly trade falling asleep in a cold and dimly lit editing studio with spending
guest COLUMN
riley coven Contributing Writer rcoven@mail.smu.edu
an all-nighter at the warm and populated library. I’ve watched my roommate stagger into the room at 3 a.m. after rehearsing his piano piece for five hours straight. I know singers that have lost their voices for weeks at a time from the strain they put on them. I absolutely don’t want to diminish the insane amounts of work most non-arts majors entail either. Economics, languages, science and the countless others are all stacked with late nights and pounds of homework. I’m frequently impressed with my engineer friends and listening to them talk about their studies. All I’m saying is that everyone has a lot to do, and it shouldn’t be surprising that the arts kids work hard, too.
Coven is majoring in film.
Have some thoughts? Scan the QR code to visit smudailycampus.com and share your opinion. Copy Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexis Kopp, Kelsea Rushing News Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claire Kelley Sports Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Engel Staff Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren Aguirre Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Christina Cox SMU-TV Executive Producers . . . . . . . . . Jehadu Abshiro, Taylor Hardy Assignments Desk Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meredith Carey Online Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hanan Esaili Associate Online Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Campbell Flemmons Arts & Entertainment Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blair Croce Associate Arts & Entertainment Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ridglea Willard Sports Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney Madden Associate Sports Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demetrio Teniente Style Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabriella Bradley Health & Fitness Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benjamin Chi Food Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emily Heft Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney Cox Associate Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Miller Opinion Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olivia Nguyen Chief Copy Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claire Kelley
Advertising Staff Advertising Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Devyn Pells Advertising Sales Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natalie Miller Classified Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YoYo Wu Marketing Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mauri Ben-Shabat Sales Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YoYo Wu Production Staff Student Production Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelsey Cordutsky Advertising Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riane Alexander, Caroline Betts Nighttime Production Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hanan Esaili Business Staff Business Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nariana Sands The Daily Campus, a student newspaper at Southern Methodist University, is operated by Student Media Company, Inc.
Innovation in technology has changed how most everything operates, from health care to banking to warfare, it allows for the operations in these industries to happen more efficiently. Yet, often the negative consequences of replacing humans with tech equivalents are overlooked due to the overestimated benefits the tech provides. Implementing drone warfare into the military is such an issue, and its continued use serves to produce more harm than good. The United States Armed Forces is the most respected military in the world; it is the strongest and most internationally widespread. We are a military presence felt in over 130 nations worldwide, but the use of drones serves to undermine the message of our presence in these nations. There is indubitably an upside to using drones in warfare: the lack of need to risk the lives of American soldiers. However, such a benefit leaves a staggering cost that is not incurred by us: civilian deaths. Regardless of our intent to kill the underestimated 2,400 civilians killed by US drones in the last five years, we are undeniably responsible. The most pressing issue with drone warfare is its covert and detached method of bombing. Drone pilots use remote controls to function many miles away when using a drone, relying on satellites to pinpoint location. What the drone captures on camera is then transmitted to the monitor in front of the pilot. This creates a separation between the killer and those killed absent in conventional warfare. Ashamedly, it is this distance that propagates
guest column
brendan mcglone Contributing Writer bmcglone@smu.edu
thousands of civilian deaths. Though they are far away, as most strikes are focused in Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia and Syria, these civilians are humans that should be entitled to the same rights as any individual. Drone strikes are not close encounters, and so when there are civilian deaths that result from the bombings, holding the perpetrator accountable is not a feasible task. We must halt the inhumanity allowing for such deathly injustice to be dealt to innocent men, women and children in order for the American mission to be respected abroad. The United States attempts to cultivate democracy and international influence by spreading its military throughout the world. However, the many deaths of civilians provide international terrorist organizations a reason to grow their own violent missions against us. By continuing with these drone tactics, we are creating unforeseen blowback and removing what little humanity there is left in modern warfare.
McGlone is majoring in film and human rights.
music
Brad Paisley enforces southern white stereotype with ‘racist’ joke at CMAs The annual Country Music Association Awards Wednesday sparked some unexpected controversy. Singers Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley got some laughs by pitching jokes about fellow singer and songwriter Taylor Swift, Ebola and the midterm elections. Underwood discussed Swift’s departure from the country world. She said Swift’s transition caused country artists to have “Postpartum Taylor Swift Disorder,” or PPTSD. Paisley was quick to respond, saying “President Obama does not care about Postpartum Taylor Swift Disorder,” leading Underwood to reply with, “I’m pretty sure that’s why the Democrats lost the Senate.” The second after Underwood delivered her line cheering ensued. After the playful banter, the twosome performed a cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” retitled “Quarantine,” referring to the Ebola outbreak in the U.S. The crowd roared. Paisley delivered the last crack, informing viewers that the ABC show ‘Black-ish’ would not be airing because of the CMAs. “If you were expecting to see the show ‘Black-ish,’ this ain’t it,” he said. “In the meantime I hope you’re enjoying ‘White-ish.’” His comment fueled social media posts across the blogosphere. Users on Twitter and YouTube went at it. Half were calling Paisley racist. The other half
STAFF COLUMN
OLIVIA NGUYEN Opinion Editor
qonguyen@smu.edu
defending the singer and claiming a “double standard” for white and black people. A few responses on Twitter are as follows: “Rule #1: if you have to ask someone if the joke seemed racist, it probably was racist #BradPaisley.” “Anyone saying that the joke from @BradPaisley was racist.....you’re a moron. Goodnight. #lightenup #notracist #BradPaisley.” “Brad Paisley just confirmed that country music is racist with that racist joke about ‘Black-ish’.” “Brad Paisley’s joke wasn’t racist, but the country music fans claiming that “Blackish” is the real problem here are.” Personally, I didn’t find the joke to be considerably racist. I do think it was an unnecessary quip, but there was no malicious intent coming from Paisley when he delivered it. I believe three reasons contributed to the backlash regarding Paisley’s joke. First, it was not the joke that was extremely offensive, but rather the behavior of the audience. The hoots and hollers people gave after the delivery only promoted the acceptance and encouragement of controversial comments in a professional and public setting.
Second, the demographic of country musicians and fans is primarily white. Country music lovers and singers often exude distinct pride for being from the South. The redneck stereotype that has been paired with the music genre has led avid fans and singers to stick to their guns and defend any sort of attack on the ol’ home front. Last, with Paisley’s backlash earlier this year on his song titled “Accidental Racist,” his “whiteish” dig did not help his image. The song co-written by Paisley and LL Cool J, tried to explain the “state of race relations and offer different perspectives.” According to Billboard, “each managed to anger critics with lyrics that were dissected in the blogosphere.” However, the intention of the song was drowned out by listeners claiming the country singer is a racist. Bottom line: Paisley didn’t mean any harm when telling a scripted joke. The unnecessary adverse reaction by viewers only continues to promote the Southern stereotype that every person who listens to these artists are racist hicks. This mentality and categorization of people should not continue despite the audience’s innate reaction to do so. It is only with a better understanding of an unfamiliar topic that people can learn to not maliciously judge others. It would also help if people learned how to take a joke.
Nguyen is majoring in business and journalism.
quoteworthy
“God willing, we are going to be Ebola-free Friday midnight.” -Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins on the state of Texas being Ebola-free for 21 days Hughes-Trigg Student Center, 3140 Dyer Street, Suite 314, Dallas, TX 75275 The Daily Campus is published Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the academic semester. For local, national, and classified display advertising, call 214-768-4111. For classified word advertising call 214-768-4554. Student Media Company, Inc. Staff Executive Director / Editorial Adviser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay Miller Associate Director / Business Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dyann Slosar Operations / Production Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Candace Barnhill The Daily Campus Mail Subscription Rates One year (Academic year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120 Order forms can downloaded at smudailycampus.com/dc-subscriptions/ To charge by VISA, Mastercard, Discover, call 214-768-4545. Send check orders and address changes to Student Media Company, Inc. PO BOX 456 Dallas, TX 75275-0456.
Entire contents © 2014 The Daily Campus. dc@smu.edu • http://www.smudailycampus.com SMU Box 456, Dallas, TX 75275 • 214-768-4555 • Fax: 214-768-8787 Daily Campus Policies The Daily Campus is a public forum, Southern Methodist University’s independent student voice since 1915 and an entirely student-run publication. Letters To The Editor are welcomed and encouraged. All letters should concentrate on issues, be free of personal attacks, not exceed 250 words in length and must be signed by the author(s). Anonymous letters will not be published and The Daily Campus reserves the right to edit letters for accuracy, length and style. Letters should be submitted to dc@smu.edu. Guest columns are accepted and printed at the editor’s discretion upon submission to dc@smu.edu. Guest columns should not exceed 500-600 words and the author will be identified by name and photograph. Corrections. The Daily Campus is committed to serving our readers with accurate coverage and analysis. Readers are encouraged to bring errors to The Daily Campus editors’ attention by emailing Editorial Adviser Jay Miller at jamiller@smu.edu.
ARTS
FRIDAY n NOVEMBER 7, 2014 entertainment
5
dance
Fall Dance Concert continues meredith carey Assignments Editor mbcarey@mail.smu.edu Wednesday marked the start of the SMU Fall Dance Concert series, which lasts through Sunday. The show, which showcases student dancers across years, featured four innovative contemporary works, including the premiere of SMU faculty member Christopher Dolder’s Handle. Opening to a half-full Bob Hope Theatre, the visually dramatic show focused, across all dances, on silhouettes and dramatic shapes. Dolder’s Handle, a multimedia performance that mixed dance, video, and acrobatics, was an incredible showing of talent. The choreography highlighted
the professor’s creativity and innovation. Like Matisse’s paintings come to life, silhouetted dancers relied on shapes to express Dolder’s intentions. After the intermission, To the Fore used creative props to light the dancers. Though the synchronicity was not consistent, the dance exhibited the control of SMU’s ballet dancers and a modern take on pointe. Meadows standout Kelsey Rohr once again impressed in Cigarettes a slightly humorous piece that continued the lineup’s remarkable use of props. Christopher Dorsey also stood out in the piece, but never took away from Rohr’s gracefulness. To the Fore was a personal
favorite and the 2009 choreography by Adam Hougland remains relevant. The final third of the show included the classic choreography by dance legend Bob Fosse, restaged by Alex Sanchez. The dance concert was stolen by Hope Endrenyi, who brought charisma and boundless energy to Steam. A final performance of Sing, Sing, Sing closed out the performance in true Fosse style. Overall, the first night was full of surprises. The contemporary choreography brought a new flair to the Fall Dance Concert. Though there were a few kinks that will be worked out as each performance continues, overall, the series provided a look into the future for Meadows students.
Courtesy of DFW Weekly
Greenville Avenue is home to the famous Granada Theater.
The DC explores Dallas districts RIDGLEA WILLARD Associate A&E Editor rkwillard@mail.smu.edu Deep Ellum: Deep Ellum is bursting with live music, art and history. The area was originally a hub for jazz and the blues in the early 1900s. Street corners and juke joints were abundant and were the birthplaces of many legendary artists including Blind Lemon Jefferson and Lightning Hopkins. Then, in the 1980s, the area was revived and has remained a popular location for live music of all genres ever since. Trees and DADA are two of the most popular music venues. Alternative music fans will enjoy LaGrange while those with a taste for the funky will get a kick out of DoubleWide. Plus, those who enjoy the section’s traditional blues music
can visit Tucker’s Blues and Free Man. Additionally, art fanatics and supporters of the eclectic will appreciate the area’s legendary murals and graffiti. Greenville Avenue: The popular neighborhood ranges from the urban, upscale area known as Upper Greenville to the vibrant, avant-garde region of Lower Greenville. A visit to Lower Greenville is never complete without stopping by the historic Granada Theater. Built in the 1930s, the theater is still arguably the very best concert venue in all of Dallas. Also, located between the two areas, there is a quirky establishment known as the Pocket Sandwich Theater where one can eat, drink and enjoy a show. Finally, the Upper Greenville area is home to matchless
restaurants including: Ozona Grill & Bar (home of absolutely heavenly spicy Dr. Pepper ribs), Another Broken Egg Café and Desperado’s. Courtesy of SMU
Uptown: The thriving district of Dallas known as Uptown is bustling with activity and has something to offer for just about everyone. For modern art lovers, the Museum of Geometric and MADI Art provide unique experiences. Also, those with a creative streak can always find unusual exhibits at the McKinney Avenue Contemporary (MAC), which is a nonprofit organization that promotes creative freedom in all disciplines of art. Additionally, Theatre Three and Kitchen Dog Theater offer diverse productions ranging from musicals to comedies to dramas and everything in between.
HP family looking for childcare on Wednesdays 3-10 p.m. Homework help and activity transportation. Clean driving record. Possibly more afternoons. Contact Sadie at (310) 773-6469. UP family seeks childcare for twin ten-year-old girls from 3:457:00pm; pick girls up from MIS; assist with homework; take to after school activities. Occasional evening and weekend hours. Call 214-549-6849 White Rock Lake Mom Seeking caring and reliable help with 7-year old daughter as needed basis Weekdays and Weekends. Some overnight. Clean driving history/reliable transportation required. Call Debbie at 21-4357677
Employment
For Rent LARGE ROOM FOR RENT Available Jan.1st Female preferred. ½ Block to SMU. Furnished. All utilities paid with cable/internet. Kitchen available. Washer/dryer included. $750/month rent. Email ann.stough@yahoo.com or 214232-2539
Tutor Services ACCOUNTING, MATH, CHEMISTRY, STATISTICS, ECONOMICS, FINANCE, ITOM, Physics, Rhetoric Tutoring. Learn to work smarter not harder. David Kemp Tutorial Services. Call 469-7676713 or david@dktutoring.com.
Classified Advertising
RECEPTIONIST NEEDED: Private Medical Doctor in need of full or part-time personable receptionist for boutique aesthetic medical practice in the Park Cities. Monday-Friday 9-4.
Fax your ad to 214-768-4573 E-mail to dcclassads@smu.edu
3 Days • 25 words • $20 6 Days • 25 words • $30
Questions about reserving a classified ad? Call 214-768-4554 Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Accepted
Alt-J pleases the Dallas crowd Courtney cox Photo Editor cecox@mail.smu.edu Alt-J performed at South Side Ballroom Nov. 5. He killed the performace and impressed the audience. I was taken to Nara and never want to leave. Not only did they sound
exactly like their albums, but they’re British?! Who knew? They opened with all their hits: “Fitzpleasure,” “Tesselate,” “Taro,” “Matilda,” and “Something Good.” Then they brought us to Nara by transitioning to their “This is All Yours” album with “Arrival in Nara.” I’m less familiar with this
album, but everything Alt-J does is flawless. The venue was packed with college students, hipsters, old people, young people. Apparently everyone loves Alt-J. “Breezeblocks” was the encore, a true crowd pleaser. If you weren’t there, go see them. But be prepared for your impending obsession.
Crossword
Visit www.drlynley.com to learn more about the practice. Send resume to mdsjd@sbcglobal.net and call 214-478-8660 for more information.
Need intelligent, upbeat person for general executive office help in Campbell Center. Phone and MS Office skills a must. $12/ hr. Send resume to donbruce@ sbcglobal.net.
concert
Courtesy of ellum.net
Deep Ellum is the new hot spot for all those interested in the arts.
Childcare
The Fall Dance Concert continues through this Sunday.
Solution: 11/05/14
To Play:
Complete the grid so that every row, column, and 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9. There is no guessing or math involved, just use logic to solve.
Across 1 Chronicles 7 File extension 10 Double Down sandwich maker 13 Space-sharing bud 14 She-bear, in Sevilla 15 Gang leader? 16 Why the kids can hardly sleep at night? 19 Privy to 20 When Iago acquires Desdemona's handkerchief 21 Apple's Tim Cook, e.g. 23 Some intellectuals 25 With 49-Across, motto for Jessica Fletcher? 27 "Hopelessly Devoted to You" musical 29 Net letters 30 Pampas rider 35 13 for Al, e.g. 36 Chuckles over a small kitty? 39 Mensch lead-in 41 How some bars may be set 42 Commercial center 44 Skewered fare 49 See 25-Across 54 Malted ingredient 55 Come up short 56 Beaverlike rodent 58 Apple or pear 59 Acerbic opinion piece? 62 Bromide, e.g. 63 "The Soul of a Butterfly" memoirist 64 Took out 65 Couple 66 Society page word
67 Source of much salon noise Down 1 Preparing for combat 2 Lunchtime meeting 3 "Uncle!" 4 Activist/heiress Hearst 5 Jeremy of the Lakers 6 "Homicide: Life on the Street" actor Jon 7 Zipper part 8 Easy __ 9 Underpinnings 10 Kitchy-__ 11 Valuables often stored 12 Enter surreptitiously 17 Lenovo IdeaCentres, e.g. 18 Lowest stripe 22 Akershus Fortress city 24 U.S. Army E-6 26 Co-star of Hugh on "House" 28 Captain's heading 31 108-card game 32 1955 labor merger gp. 33 Gastric acid component, to a chemist 34 "I heard you the first 10 times" 36 Antiwar organization based in Tel Aviv 37 Rice-shaped pasta 38 Pastoral moms 39 Not more than 40 Fails utterly 43 __ of Cleves 45 Action on the side 46 Shake awake 47 "Sorry, dude" 48 Whiles away
50 Arabic religious text 51 Functional 52 Els with tees 53 Oil facility 57 Got 100 on, say 60 Roxy Music co-founder 61 #4 at Boston Garden
Solution 11/05/2014
6
SPORTS
FRIDAY n NOVEMBER 7, 2014 football
SMU football seeks first win of the season after bye week Patrick Engel Sports Writer pengel@smu.edu SMU has five games left to get in the win column, and Saturday’s tilt in Tulsa might be the Mustangs’ best opportunity. The Golden Hurricane (1-7, 1-3 American Athletic Conference) has lost every game since beating AAC foe Tulane way back on Aug. 28. But the Mustangs have lost all seven of their games and have surrendered 40 points in every one, while eclipsing the 10-point mark on offense only twice. Looking for an offensive spark, SMU Interim Head Coach Tom Mason said that quarterback Matt Davis could make his first career start. He complimented Davis’ performance in SMU’s Oct. 25 loss to Memphis. “He did some things with his legs I really liked,” Mason said. “I think he gives us a dualthreat type thing. I’m looking for explosive plays, and he’s a guy that can give us some explosive plays.” Davis entered the Memphis game early in the second half, replacing Garrett Krstich. He rushed for 46 yards on seven carries, but completed only three
Courtesy of SMU Athletics
The Mustangs have lost all seven of their games and have surrendered 40 points in every one.
of nine passes. Mason had the bye week to give the junior college transfer an extended look, especially with Krstich missing practice time with an ankle injury. “I think [Davis] looks pretty good and he’s throwing the ball pretty well,” Mason said. “He’s
starting to understand it. That’s one thing about that Run ‘N Shoot offense, it’s going to take you until game six or seven to develop.” If Davis starts Saturday, he will do so against a Tulsa defense that has allowed 30 points in every game.
However, the Golden Hurricane has moved the ball at times. Its 295.1 passing yards per game ranks 18th nationally, but those yards have led to just 23.9 points per game. “I still think they are a good football team,” Mason said. “You look at them, they’re 450
yards a game offensively…They look pretty good on film, really.” Tulsa quarterback Dane Evans is on the shorter side for a quarterback, but he has still thrown for 2,290 yards with 14 touchdowns against nine interceptions. He is not the most efficient passer, as he has
completed just 55.6 percent of his passes and averaged a subpar 6.78 yards per pass. Yet Mason had nice words about him. “He plays within their scheme,” Mason said. “They have a little spread-out, play action scheme for him. He’s kind of a dual-threat kid… They’ve built a package around him. They’re not asking him to do things he can’t do.” The Golden Hurricane’s below-average running game has done Evans no favors, but it has a chance to succeed against an SMU defense that gives up 5.5 yards per carry and 240 rushing yards per game. Evans also has the AAC’s leader in receiving yards, Keevan Lucas, at his disposal. His 929 receiving yards rank ninth nationally and he has hauled in eight of Evans’ 14 touchdown passes. Tulsa has shown flashes throughout the season and has a couple playmakers, but this game is SMU’s best chance for a win in 2014. “I’m one of those guys that says the glass is always half-full, so I’m thinking this might be the time we turn it,” Mason said. The game kicks off at 11 a.m. and can be viewed on CBS Sports Network.
volle yball
tennis
Women’s tennis breaks in the new SMU Tennis Complex
Volleyball returns home this weekend Courtney Madden Sports Editor courtneym@smu.edu SMU volleyball is finally back in Moody Coliseum this weekend after four straight matches on the road. The Mustangs will host Memphis Friday at 7 p.m. and Cincinnati Sunday at 1 p.m. The match on Friday will be an exciting one as Memphis is only one match ahead of SMU with a 9-3
conference record. The Mustangs are coming off three consecutive wins on the road and one loss, giving them an 8-4 record in the American Athletic Conference and a 19-5 record overall. Caroline Young has been a key player this season and just earned her second conference Player of the Week award after scoring 30 kills in six sets against Tulane and Houston. Young also hit .654 against Tulane without an error. Another standout player this
season is Morgan Heise who earned The American’s Defensive Player of the Week for the third time this season. She is averaging 6.5 digs per set in two wins and recorded 20 at Tulane and 19 at Houston. Memphis sits at 19-7 overall this season with five attackers with at least 200 kills. Cincinnati is 13-11 overall after losing its last five straight matches. Be sure to check back with The Daily Campus next week for a recap on your Mustangs!
Courtesy of SMU Athletics
The complex features six indoor courts as well as six outdoor courts.
Courtney Madden Sports Editor courtneym@smu.edu After much construction and anticipation the SMU Tennis Complex is ready for competition. The women’s tennis team will open up the facility this weekend with the Blue & Red Challenge. The top-notch facility features six indoor and six outdoor courts. It also features a training room, locker rooms and office space. South Alabama, Wichita State and Wyoming will all travel to Dallas to help open up this state-of-the-art facility. The Mustangs are coming off of a competition in Houston where Anna Kate Anderson went undefeated
in three matches winning her singles flight. Winning the doubles flight was the team of Vaszilisza Bulgakova and Dasha Sharapova. The Blue & Red Challenge will be the final tournament of the fall season for the Mustangs. The season was highlighted by Holly Verner and Hristina Dishjova’s performance in doubles which led them to the semifinals of the ITA Regional. “The ITA Regional is the premier event of the fall,” Head Coach Kati Gyulai said. “We put in the hours on and off the court all semester. I am very pleased to see that our hard work is paying off. We look forward to getting better as the season continues.” Their run at the ITA Texas Regional semifinals came to an
end when they fell to TCU’s Seda Arantekin and Stefanie Tan; 6-4, 6-2. “Congratulations to Hristina and to Holly for reaching the semifinal of the ITA Regional,” Gyulai said. “They played phenomenal tennis all fall and it was great to see them peak at this tournament. I am very proud of the improvements they have made and for leading our team.” The duo has posted a 9-3 record in doubles this fall season. The Blue & Red Challenge begins Friday at noon and will conclude on Sunday. You can follow @SMUTennis on Twitter for live updates on your Mustangs and you can check The Daily Campus for a recap of weekend play on Monday.
soccer
Men’s soccer opens up conference tournament Demetrio teniente Associate Sports Editor dteniente@smu.edu This season, SMU men’s soccer enters the American Athletic Conference Tournament as the No. 3 seed and hosts the No. 6 seed UCF on Saturday. SMU is 3-3-4 all-time against UCF and the last two matches have ended in ties. In the series SMU is 2-1-2 matches on the Hilltop and Saturday’s match will mark the second time these teams will face off this season. The first match was as a 1-1 draw in Orlando on Oct. 4 and the last time the Mustangs beat UCF at home was Oct. 6, 2007 (3-1). UCF enters the tournament with a 2-9-6 overall record and a 1-3-4 in conference play. Romario Williams leads the Knights with 17 points: seven goals and three assists. UCF
keeper Zach Biggs has 36 saves in 10 matches and a 1.24 goalsagainst-average. First-year Mustang Jared Rice is ranked 17th in the nation with seven assists, and 22nd in assists per game with 0.44. Junior Idrissa Camara has three gamewinning goals for SMU this season, which is good for 35th in the country. SMU as a team is 17th in goals with 31 and 19th in scoring offense. The Mustangs have had 13 different players score at least one goal this season. Camara’s seven leads the way, while redshirt senior Damian Rosales has four and junior John Lujano and sophomore Stanton Garcia have three. SMU has played well at home this season and has an 8-1-1 record at Westcott, including a 3-0-1 mark in conference action.
In all their conference tournament games, the Mustangs are 13-7-6 all-time and 7-6-2 in first round/quarterfinal match-ups. SMU and UCF have never played each other in conference tournament action, even though they were both in Conference USA and joined the AAC at the same time. A Mustang win on Saturday would also mark the 150th win for Head Coach Tim McClements. Right now, he has a 149145-26 career coaching record (67-45-16) with the Mustangs. McClements was named the Midwest Region Coach of the Year in 2010, and the Conference USA Coach of the Year in 2010 and 2012. Saturday’s match is slated for 7 p.m. at Westcott Field. Live stats and scoring will be available at smumustangs.com.
Pick up your copy
Next Wednesday