INSIDE
Healthy Thanksgiving feast
PAGE 2
Movies to watch over break
PAGE 4
Truths about the Gaza Strip
PAGE 8
SMU falls to Rice PAGE 7
MONDAY
NOVEMBER 19, 2012 MONDAY High 75, Low 55 TUEsday High 77, Low 54
VOLUME 98 ISSUE 41 FIRST COPY FREE, ADDITIONAL COPIES 50 CENTS
HOLIDAY
Students head home for Thanksgiving AKIL SIMPSON Contributing Writer aisimpson@smu.edu
Courtesy of AP
With Thanksgiving coming up, there are a lot of people with different plans for the holidays. Thanksgiving is a holiday for people to eat well and to be thankful for the things in their lives. SMU students are buying bus and plane tickets many preparing to go home for the first time in the semester. SMU first-year AJ Justice, a defensive back from Houston is anxious to get home. According to Justice, athletes rarely receive a day
off, so he’s looking forward to spending this holiday with his family. After a “gruesome week of practice,” Justice said going home is the best reward he can have. “I bought my bus ticket with the biggest smile on my face,” Justice said. SMU sophomore Rochelle Lauer, a pre-med student majoring in mechanical engineering, is from Arizona. Instead of going home this Thanksgiving, her parents are coming to her. Since she moved to Dallas her freshman year, Lauer has been unable to see her parents a lot, but
See FAMILY page 9
The North Texas Food Bank delivers food and other supplies to underprivileged DFW residents throughout the year.
Nonprofits lack nutritious food REEM ABDELRAZIK Contributing Writer rabdelrazi@smu.edu For 46-year-old Mike Embree, things like orange juice are a novelty item. After falling on hard times, Embree, a social worker by trade, stayed at a family homeless shelter in McKinney, Texas where the concept of healthy eating wasn’t an option. For much of America, the food culture has taken a turn these past few years. With the number of people who are obese on the rise, the country has been forced to take a closer look at what it is eating. Ice cream has often turned into frozen yogurt, the first lady propagates a healthy lifestyle to kids and more and more people are going ‘organic.’ But a group of Americans who lack the opportunity to choose what to eat are the homeless. Nutritional foods are hard to come by in shelters
where donations of food with a longer shelf life are the norm. Whether this is an issue or not is up for debate, but the consequences of this problem have Embree baffled. “When you think of homeless people you don’t think of them as being overweight, but a lot of them are because of the stuff we get,” Embree said. Despite the teetering economy, the number of homeless Americans dropped by 1 percent or 7,000 people between 2009 and 2011, according to a report by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Despite this, about 2.3 to 3.5 million Americans are homeless, and on any given day 79,000 of them are Texans. Amy Trail, who works at Austin Street Homeless Shelter in Dallas, said that the lack of nutritional foods is a point of major concern for her. “Since we are a nonprofit organization, we rely on donations and people want to donate food that
is longer lasting — cookies, brownies and cupcakes. Things that are high in sugar, in carbs and starches,” she said. “We have a lot of clients who have diabetes, but you’re going to eat what’s in front of you even if it isn’t the healthiest thing.” There are many things that contribute to this situation. A dependence on donations means a dependence on receiving what others don’t need. At Austin Street Center, the problem not only lies in people donating cupcakes instead of apples, but in its lack of a fully functional kitchen. “We haven’t been able to bring in a grease trap that’s needed. It’s too expensive for us to get right now. So we can’t really cook anything, just heat the food up,” she said. Embree said there is a similar situation in his facility. “It’s a full sized kitchen, but I don’t see or smell any cooking going on,” he said. “But when you have that many people to feed
and so few staff — it’s only one lady basically — it’s going to be hard.” While quality of the food provided at these shelters may not be the best, some disagree with Trail and believe that it is non-issue. Lezli Perkins, an office worker at the Dallas Life Center, said that when responsible for giving a community of people food, they are generally grateful for whatever they can get regardless of quality. “If it’s two cupcakes, they’re going to be grateful for it versus being under a bridge not having anything to eat,” she said. And for many living in the shelters, this is mostly the case. “When you’re talking about homelessness, you’re talking about a pretty depressing situation. A lot of people are just sitting just staring off into space and not sure what to do,” explains Embree. “I’m not sure
See ISSUE page 10
POLITICS
Fiscal cliff negotiators are facing high hurdles ASSOCIATED PRESS It’s entirely possible that lawmakers and the White House will reach a deal that staves off an avalanche of tax increases and deep cuts in government programs before a Jan. 1 deadline. To do so, however, they’ll have to resolve deep political and fiscal disagreements that have stymied them time after time despite repeated promises to overcome them. For many economists, corporate leaders and politicians, it’s unconscionable to let the government veer over the “fiscal cliff,” which could drain $500 billion from the still-struggling economy next year. But even President Barack Obama says it could happen. “Obviously we can all imagine a scenario where we go off the fiscal cliff,” the president said last week. The likeliest cause, he suggested, would be “too much stubbornness in Congress,” especially on the issue of taxes.
Many Republicans in Congress counter that it’s Obama who is too unyielding. The knottiest issues facing the White House and congressional negotiators include: TAX RATES Obama campaigned on a pledge to end the George W. Bush-era tax cuts for households making more than $250,000 a year. Republican leaders say the lower rates from 2001 and 2003 should remain in place for everyone, including the rich. Both sides have dug in so deeply that it will be politically painful to back down. Republicans say tax increases on the rich would inhibit job growth. Democrats dispute that, and say it’s only fair for the wealthiest to provide more revenue in this era of historically low tax burdens and a growing income disparity between the rich and the poor. Most Republican lawmakers have signed a pledge not to allow tax rates to rise, even if they are scheduled to do so by law, as are the Bush-era
cuts. Some Democrats say it may be necessary to let the Dec. 31 deadline expire and have everyone’s tax rates revert to the higher, pre-Bush levels. Then, the argument goes, Republicans could vote to bring the rates back down for most Americans, but not the richest, without breaking their pledge. The tax rate issue is especially thorny because it doesn’t lend itself to Washington’s favorite tactics for postponing hard decisions. Lawmakers routinely resort to “continuing resolutions” to end budget impasses by keeping spending levels unchanged for yet another year. Politically, no one wins or loses. Obama’s campaign promise to raise tax rates on the wealthy precludes that. Either rates on the rich will rise and Republicans will absorb defeat on a huge priority, or the rates will remain unchanged, a political defeat for Obama. LOBBIES AND THE STATUS QUO Both parties have talked, vaguely,
of raising revenues by limiting the itemized tax deductions claimed by about one-third of the nation’s taxpayers. Among the most popular deductions are those for charitable donations, health care costs and mortgage interest payments. Each is represented by muscular lobbying groups that will fight to protect the millions or billions of dollars these tax breaks steer their way. An array of ideas has been floated. They include capping a taxpayer’s total deductions at $35,000 or $50,000, and limiting the value of deductions to 28 percent, instead of the current 35 percent for high earners. The coalition of universities and other institutions that rely on tax-exempt donations is so influential that some strategists say charitable gifts should be left untouched. The housing industry says the same about home mortgage interest. “Once you put something on the table, there is enormous pushback
See BARRIERS page 10
SEE INSIDE FOR GRE AT 2012 GiFT IDE AS
CHARIT Y
Courtesy of Meredith Ashworth
Sophomore Haylie DeFrank and junior Meredith Ashworth participated in the Color in Motion 5K in Fairpark Saturday.
Students, community runs for Make-A-Wish BRIE STRICKLAND Contributing Writer astrickland@smu.edu This past Saturday, Nov. 17th, the Dallas community, including SMU students ran in the Color in Motion 5K at the Cotton Bowl Stadium at Fair Park. The 9 a.m. event, which blasted its participants with colored powder each kilometer, benefited the North Texas chapter of the Make-AWish Foundation. According to the event’s official website, Color in Motion 5K Dallas promised a minimum donation of $5,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For every race volunteer that ran on the behalf of Make-A-Wish, an automatic $50 was given to the North Texas chapter. which grants wishes to lifethreatening medical condition in the area since 1982 and since then has granted over 7,000 wishes. Saturday’s race had a noticeable trend. DYRKSTRONG seemed to adorn the shirts of many runners at the event. The phrase was in reference to Dyrk Burcie, a 4 year old who passed away two months ago from pediatric liver cancer.
Burcie gained national attention with his father’s fellow Dallas firefighters arranged a photo project for Burcie. They began posting pictures, like Dyrk’s name spelled out on fire, on a Facebook page. Soon other fire stations and organizations in the community were posting pictures for Burcie. Color in Motion 5K was inspired by the battle of Dyrk. The organization pledged 15 percent of the registration fees from the Dallas race to the Burcie family. Although no SMU students were part of Team Dyrk, they side-by-side splattered with all colors of the rainbow. Mary Liz Tuttle, an SMU junior, was up bright and early for the run and felt very passionate about the race’s cause. As the community service chair for the Iota Alpha chapter of Chi Omega at SMU, Tuttle is used to working with the Make-AWish Foundation, which is Chi Omega’s national philanthropy. “Partnering with Make-AWish has been such rewarding experience. Color in Motion is like a dream come true,” Tuttle said. It wasn’t just current SMU students that made it out to the race. Alumni like Jessalyn Phillips (’12) were seen colorfully crossing the finish line.
2
HEALTH
The Daily Campus
MONDAY n NOVEMBER 19, 2012 cle an e ats
Have a light, healthy Thanksgiving feast ANNE PARKER H&F Editor annep@smu.edu If you have been focusing on getting healthy and do not want Thanksgiving to ruin your clean eats, fear no more. The best possible thing to do is to plan ahead. Remember, Thanksgiving only comes once a year and it is perfectly fine to indulge a little bit. Many places offer an annual “Turkey Trot” run on Thanksgiving morning. Get your family to do that with you and then you can eat what you want without the guilt. Make sure to eat first thing in the morning to get your metabolism going with a healthy breakfast. These muffins are a perfectly satisfying treat. Pumpkin Oat Flax Muffins • 1 can pumpkin • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour • 3/4 cup oats • 1/4 cup ground flax seed • 2 tbsp chia seeds • 3/4 cup brown sugar • 1/2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice • 1/2 tbsp cinnamon • 2 eggs • 2 tbsp almond milk • 6 ounce 0 percent plain greek yogurt *To make this into more of a dessert, add dark chocolate chips. Preheat over to 375 degrees. Then, mix all wet ingredients and add in dry ones. Next, bake for 15
Anne Parker/ The Daily Campus
Pumpkin Oat Flax Muffins are a great way to start your day on a healthy foot.
to 20 minutes. This recipe makes 12 muffins. Serve warm. Try to take the focus off of the food. Yes, it is a time when everyone gets together to celebrate over a big meal, but remember, this holiday is about spending time with your loved ones — not stuffing yourself silly. The turkey is not the problem. Turkey is great and full of lean protein. Thanksgiving side dishes are what will get you. Want a few lightened up side dish recipes? Try these from healthy living bloggers to keep you and your skinny
jeans happy. Skinny Green Bean Casserole • 1 bag of frozen whole green beans or about 4 cups fresh • 1 cup of mushrooms, thinly sliced • 1 medium onion, finely chopped • 1 tsp chopped garlic Sauce: • 1 cup plain low-fat greek yogurt (or low fat sour cream) • 1 tsp corn starch • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp pepper
Campus Events
•
1 pkt stevia (or 1/2 tsp sweetener of choice) Topping: • 1 tbs minced dried onion • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sauté the onions, garlic and mushrooms in half a cup of water, stirring occasionally until the water is completely evaporated. Add de-thawed green beans to the bowl with the mushrooms
and onions. Mix ingredients together to make the sauce. Add sauce to the green beans and toss until everything is well coated Add everything to prepared baking dish. Mix topping in a small bowl, and sprinkle evenly over the top. Bake (uncovered) 35 to 40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Serve warm. Lightened-Up Sweet Potato Casserole Sweet potato layer: • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed • 2 tbsp brown sugar • 2 tbsp maple syrup • 1/3 cup canned lite coconut milk • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1/4 tsp nutmeg • 1/4 tsp salt • 2 tbsp butter Add sweet potatoes to a pot with cold water, then bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, then drain. While sweet potatoes are cooking, add butter to a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisking constantly, cook until little brown bits appear in the pan — about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove immediately from heat and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer (or a large bowl, using a hand mixer), and
Police Reports november 13
MONDAY
November 19 Books in the Jewish Tradition in Bridwell Library beginning at 8 a.m.
add sweet potatoes. Add all remaining ingredients – sugar, syrup, spices, salt, vanilla extract, coconut milk and brown butter – and mix on low speed until combined about 30 seconds. Mix on medium speed for another one to two minutes, until potatoes are whipped. Spread in an oven-safe pan or dish. Oatmeal coconut pecan crumble • 1/2 cup whole, unsalted pecans, chopped • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar • 1/4 cup unsweetened, flaked coconut • 1 tablespoon whole wheat pastry flour • 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • pinch of nutmeg • pinch of salt • 2 tbsp butter, softened • 1 cup mini marshmallows Combine oats, flour, pecans, coconut, spices and salt in a bowl and mix to thoroughly combine. Add in softened butter, and use your hands to completely moisten the mixture and clump it together. Sprinkle the crumble around the outside of the dish — leaving room in the center for marshmallows. Add marshmallows to the middle. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crumble is golden and marshmallows are gooey. Have a happy Thanksgiving.
TUESDAY
November 20 Meadows World Music Ensemble Fall Concert in the Bob Hope Theatre from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY November 21
Early Methodists and Their Books in Bridwell Library beginning at 8 a.m.
5:39 p.m. Theft: CockrellMcIntosh Hall. A student reported the theft of his bike. Open.
november 14 10:38 p.m. Possession of Fictitious License or ID: 5900 Bishop Blvd. A student was referred to the Student Conduct Office for possession of fictitious license. Closed.
12:08 a.m. Possession of Alcohol by a Minor: McElvaney Hall. Three students were referred to the Student Conduct Office for possession of alcohol by a minor. Closed.
The Daily Campus
Wait ‘til they see you in that couture dress and those designer shoes. Our holiday attire is bountiful. We’re Dallas’s internationally recognized, designer resale destination.
MONDAY n NOVEMBER 19, 2012
ADVERTISEMENTS 3
Leaves falling. Jaws dropping.
11661 preston rd dallas 75230 972.233.7005 clotheshorseanonymous.com
SMU_Qart_Page Ad.indd 1
11/13/12 3:05 PM
4
ARTS
The Daily Campus
MONDAY n NOVEMBER 19, 2012
THANKSGIVING MOVIE PREVIEW Courtesy ofThe Weinstein Company
>> SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK HEART OF A CHAMPION
OSCAR FEVER
Courtesy of 20th Century Fox
>> LIFE OF PI
A
ng Lee is a relatively new director for the American audience but something tells me as soon as audiences see his work in Life of Pi, the Taiwaneseborn director will become a household name. Based on the 2006 book of the same name, Life of Pi follows a young Indian man after he survives a harrowing shipwreck that took everything from him in its wake. Lee’s movie takes on an ethereal artistic direction that is very much the most visually appealing movie of the year, if not the past decade. While the movie may be in 3D
format, Lee’s seamless storytelling makes the viewer forget their 3D glasses were ever worn. Suraj Sharma plays the young Pi. Sharma, also relatively unknown name, makes a breakout performance as the shippwrrecked youth. Life of Pi’s story forces Sharma to reach deep within himself and display a character so absent of mind and basic humanities that, at points, it’s hard to watch. Considering that a bulk of the story revolves around the young Pi and his fate on the trepid Pacific oceans, there are not many supporting characters to mention. However,
A TRUE VISUAL TREAT Lee and the visual department do a superb job of crafting the tiger that Pi is shipwrecked with. The tiger, which may or may not be a metaphor for Pi, is the source for much conflict in the film, as Pi struggles to keep both their hungers at bay. While the movie may have a far-fetched concept, the underlying lessons attached to Life of Pi make the payoff worthwhile. Life of Pi opens Nov. 21.
- Chase Wade
The Academy Awards bumped up its submission deadline to Jan. 1 this year, which means we will be seeing a slue of releases as the year comes to a close. While Silver Linings Playbook took the early Best Picture leads, it seems as if Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln is garnering most of the awards chatter. However, that doesn’t mean that later releases like Les Miserables won’t make a spirited run for the top prize. In terms of individual awards, Daniel Day-Lewis is a lock for Best Actor while the Best Actress category is up for grabs. The Academy Awards air Feb. 24, 2013.
I
t’s not often that Bradley Cooper takes a serious turn in acting, but when he does it’s a treat for all of us. Cooper sheds his “heartthrob” status in exchange for a deeper role in Silver Linings Playbook, a brilliantly penned story that follows a recent mental hospital exoneree and the adaptations he’s forced to make outside the walls of a mental hospital. Cooper landed himself in said hospital after walking in on his wife and her boss in the shower. Jennifer Lawrence, per usual, is at the top of her game as Tiffany, an equally crazy counterpart to Cooper, who lost her husband in war. Together, Lawrence and Cooper make for a quirky, completely crazy couple that end up competing in a ballroom dance competition as the film nears completion. The real heart behind Silver
Linings Playbook comes from its story. Based on the 2008 book of the same name, Playbook is a rare look into the American family that often goes untouched on the silver screen. David O. Russell is back in the director’s chair after his Oscar worthy performance for The Fighter and once again impresses with his adaptation of the story. While the film may not be near as gritty as The Fighter, there are times in Playbook where the two films closely resemble each other. Robert De Niro turns up in the film as Cooper’s father. De Niro’s character has severe obsessive compulsive disorder and an even worse gambling problem, which makes him just as crazy as his certifiable son. De Niro’s slow burning acting skills are perfect for the role. Expect for the veteran actor to make a strong case in the Supporting Actor category at the Academy Awards come February. Silver Linings Playbook opens Nov. 21.
- Chase Wade
The Daily Campus
ARTS
MONDAY n NOVEMBER 19, 2012
5
>> RISE OF THE GUARDIANS FOR THE CHILDREN
R
ise of the Guardians forces its audience, whether children or adults, to do one thing — believe. With a cast consisting of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and Jack Frost one would be lost without a slight bit of Courtesy of Film District
>>RED DAWN
I
n 1984, when the original Red Dawn was released, Cold War tensions were at their peak and burgeoning actors Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey and Charlie Sheen were on their way toward superstardom. The Russian invasion of the United States featured in the movie’s plot was not as unlikely as it seems today. Flash forward almost 30 years and an invasion of the United States seems less plausible. Nonetheless, the recent of reproduction of Red Dawn poorly makes the case for a North Korean invasion. While paratroopers and tanks roam the streets of Spokane, Wash., a ragtag group of teenagers gather together with an Iraq war veteran, played by Chris Hemsworth, to rebel against the North Korean invaders. By picking off random officers here and there, blowing up check-
in stations and generally irritating the new government of Spokane, the teen resistance fighters, known by their school mascot’s name the Wolverines, try to unite their city against the attack. The movie is almost exclusively intense, longlasting action scenes filled with firefights and incredible stunts. “Dude, we’re living Call of Duty,” one Wolverine said. Red Dawn relies heavily on these well-executed action montages, making up for the flat but supposedly romantic and sentimental dialogue scenes. Both Hemsworth and onscreen brother Josh Peck struggle to convey any semblance of sibling chemistry or rivalry. Connor Cruise, son of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, delivers the most emotional lines and scenes of the movie and exemplifies the themes of sacrifice and national pride that run overtly
RETRO ACTION
throughout the film. For fans of the original Red Dawn, the remake provides an entirely new perspective and an even thinner plot, but still holds the same emotional message conveyed in the 1984 flick. “When you’re fighting in your own back yard, when you’re fighting for your family, it hurts a little less and it makes a little more sense,” Hemsworth’s character said in the film. The intense action scenes, a characteristic of director and renowned stunt coordinator Dan Bradley, make up for the lackluster acting — resulting in an entertaining but superficial remake of the ‘80s cult classic. Red Dawn opens in theaters Nov. 21.
Courtesy of Paramount Pictures
confidence in the existence of these fictional beings. Rise of the Guardians rests on the premise that these characters exist to protect children from evil. In this case, the Bogeyman. Fueled by darkness and nightmares, the Bogeyman — who goes by the name Pitch — has devised a plan to make children lose their beliefs in Santa Claus and company — thus making them lose their powers and allow Pitch to return to the position he held during the Dark Ages. Jack Frost, voiced by Chris Pine, plays an integral part in the
film as he is asked to be a guardian despite the lack of belief children hold for him. While the story behind Rise of the Guardians is sometimes too taxing to swallow, the visuals accompanied with the film are perhaps the best of any animated film this year. The film takes advantage of 3D format and transforms falling snow and Santa’s workshop into life-like recreations that are full of wonder. For the kids, it is a must see. For adults, it just may make you believe once more.
- Chase Wade
COSTUME WATCH Jacqueline Durran’s extravagantly designed costumes in Anna Karenina contributed to a very visually stunning film overall. Anna Karenina opens on Nov. 21.
- W. Tucker Keene
-Meredith Carey
SWITCH. SAVE. REPEAT. For a limited time, switch to Sprint and receive a $100 service credit for each newly activated line of service.
Switch more and get more. Get a service credit of $100 per new-line activation for every active phone, mobile broadband card, mobile hotspot, netbook, notebook or tablet that you switch from another carrier to Sprint.
VISIT SPRINT.COM/PROMO/ iL30104PC within 72 hours of port-in activation to request your service credit. The service credit will be applied to the first or second invoice following the 61st day after the eligible port-in activation. Don’t delay! Offer ends 12/31/12.
OFFERS FOR EMPLOYEES OF SOUTHERN METHODIST
SWITCH TO SPRINT AND GET
100
$
service credit for each newline activation when you move from another carrier. Requires a new two-year Agreement.
UNIVERSITY SAVE WITH DISCOUNTS
23
select regularly priced % off Sprint monthly service plans Requires a new two-year Agreement.
Mention this code: GUHPI_SMU_ZZZ Visit a local Sprint Store: sprint.com/storelocator Activation fee waived for new activations.
Discount courtesy of Provista
Up to $36 value. Requires a new two-year Agreement
For existing customers visit www.sprint.com/verify or Visit your local Sprint store TODAY! May require up to a $36 activation fee/line, credit approval and deposit. Up to $350/line early termination fee (ETF) for advanced devices and up to $200 ETF/line for other devices (no ETF for Agreements cancelled in compliance with Sprint’s Return Policy). IL Port-in Offer: Offer ends: 12/31/2012. $100 port-in credit for smartphones, feature phones and mobile broadband devices. Available only to eligible Individual-liable accounts with a valid Corp. ID. Requires port-in from an active wireless line/mobile number or landline/number that comes through the port process to a new-line on an eligible Sprint service plan. Ported new-line activation must remain active with Sprint for 61 days to receive full service credit. You should continue paying your bill while waiting for your service credit to avoid service disruption and possible credit delay. Offer excludes Nextel Direct Connect devices, upgrades, replacements, and ports made between Sprint entities or providers associated with Sprint (i.e., Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, Common Cents Mobile and Assurance), telephone numbers active on Sprint within the previous 60 days, all Corporate-liable, all plans less than $10, and $19.99 Tablet plans. Port-in Payment Expectations: Service credit will appear in adjustment summary section at account level on invoice and will appear as a “VALUED CUSTOMER SERVICE CREDIT.” If the service credit does not appear on the fi rst or second invoice following the 61st day, visit sprint.com/promo and click on “Escalation”. Individual-Liable Discount: Individual-Liable Discount: Available only to eligible employees of the company, organization or Government agency participating in the discount program (requires ongoing verifi cation). Discounts are subject to change according to the company’s, organization's or agency's agreement with Sprint and are available upon request for select plans (monthly service charges only). No discounts apply to secondary lines, Add-A-Phone lines or add-ons $29.99 or less. Other Terms: Coverage not available everywhere. Nationwide Sprint Network reaches over 282 million people. Sprint reserves the right to modify, extend or cancel offers at any time. May not be combinable with other offers. Offers not available in all markets/retail locations. Other restrictions apply. © 2012 Sprint. All rights reserved. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. N125592
6
SPORTS
The Daily Campus
MONDAY n NOVEMBER 19, 2012 basketball
Brown, Mustangs move to 3-0, beat Texas State 78-75 Andrew Hattersley Staff Writer ahattersley@smu.edu
SMU Athletics
Junior guard Nick Russell plays in a game against Texas Christian University on Nov. 15.
Fresh Tossed Salads
Fresh Cut Produce Fresh Baked Muffins
Fresh-Made Soups & Pastas DALLAS (OLD TOWN) 5500 Greenville Ave (214) 369-2200
15 Off %
(Do you see a trend here?) After 4 p.m.
Dinner
Expires 12/31/12
L00950
www.sweettomatoes.com
Valid for 15% off your meal with coupon only. Not valid on beverages, cookies, Premium Salad Toppers, kid’s pricing, To Go à la carte, or with any other discount/offer. Not valid at Field Kitchen or Express.
The SMU men’s basketball team pushed its record to 3-0 with a 78-75 win over Texas State Saturday night. SMU survived a late rally from Texas State — showing dramatic improvement at the free throw line down the stretch compared to the team’s performance at TCU two nights earlier. SMU team was 24-28 from the free throw line for the night. SMU got another big performance from junior Nick Russell, who finished with 25 points. Equally impressive was Jalen Jones who added 24 for the Mustangs. The 24 points are Jones’ career high, surpassing his 21
against TCU. Jones also tied his career-high three blocks against Texas State. Another player that impressed head coach Larry Brown Saturday was Cannen Cunningham “Aside from Ryan [Manuel] and Nick [Russell], Cannen [Cunningham] was the difference, I thought—his interior defense the second half.” Brown said after the game. The Mustangs led almost the entire night, and had a 39-32 lead at halftime. However, SMU had to survive a late-game comeback that even had coach Brown on edge. Joel Wright, who was the high man on the night with 28 points, led Texas State in its comeback. There were two keys to the Mustangs’ victory over Texas State.
The team was able to manage the tough Texas State pressure as the game went along even though the team did surrender some turnovers. The bigger advantage came on second-chance points where the Mustangs outscored the Bobcats 12-10. Next up for the Mustangs is a home game against Malone College in the Hoops for Hope Classic. According to Brown, SMU was Mustangs were originally scheduled to play Alcorn State. Since the Mustangs are already scheduled in a tournament with Alcorn the team had to change its opponent. Undefeated SMU takes on Malone at 8 p.m. Monday in Moody Coliseum. The team will also play Rider at home at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the tournament.
The Daily Campus
SPORTS
MONDAY n NOVEMBER 19, 2012 football
7
swimming and Diving
Women’s relay team automatically qualifies for NCAA Championship Katy Roden Sports Editor kroden@smu.edu
MARK REESE/The Daily Campus
Wide receiver Der’rikk Thompson makes a tackle in the SMU vs. Houston game on Oct. 18. SMU beat Houston, 72-42.
SMU loses to Rice 36-14, takes on 7-0 Tulsa next for bowl eligibility Courtney Madden Staff Writer courtneym@smu.edu The Mustangs fell 36-14 to the Rice Owls in the team’s fight to become bowl eligible in Houston on Saturday. The game was close from the start with the first quarter ending with an SMU 7-6 lead. With a little more than four
minutes remaining in the second quarter, SMU missed a field goal and the score remained the same. Within two minutes Rice ran the score up 13-7 and went into halftime leading 20-7. The Mustangs had no touchdowns or field goals in the second half and the Owls continued to run up the score. By the end of the third quarter Rice led SMU 23-14 and by the beginning
of the fourth the Owls brought the score to 26-14. The Owls continued to make plays, and ended the game 36-14. SMU ended with two fumbles and two turnovers. SMU’s Zach Line ran in both touchdowns and finished the game with 94 yards rushing. Darius Johnson caught six passes and completed 153 yards for the Mustangs. The Owls’ offense was lead by
quarterback Taylor McHargue, who threw for 297 yards and threw two touchdown passes. Rice’s Chris Boswell kicked five field goals with three of them over 50 yards. SMU will host Tulsa next Saturday, Nov. 24 in Gerald J. Ford Stadium at 11 a.m. As the team ends the regular season, the Mustangs must beat 7-0 Tulsa to advance to a bowl game.
The women’s 400-yard freestyle relay team came in at the NCAA A standard time in its final day at the Phil Hansel Invitational. The team timed at 3:16.51 and automatically qualified for the NCAA Championship. Sophomores Isabella Arcila, Nathalie Lindborg and juniors Monika Babok and Nina Rangelova make up the 400-free relay team. SMU’s men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both finished in third place at the invitational. The women’s team also posted five more NCAA B times. Arcila came in second in the 200-yard backstroke at 1:54.66 — a NCAA B time to go with the relay qualifying time. Lindborg qualified in the 100-yard freestyle with a secondplace time of 49.30. Rangelova also qualified in the 100-free at a NCAA B time and fifth place at 49.90.
Freshman Danielle Villars finished fourth in the 200-yard butterfly with a NCAA B time of 1:59.36. Sophomore Rachel Nicol also came in fourth in the 2000-yard breaststroke at 2:12.22, a NCAA B time. The women’s weekend total of NCAA qualifying times was 14. Senior Mindaugas Sadauskas swam a NCAA B time of 43.98 in the 100-yard freestyle for the men’s team. He also swam with the first place men’s 400-yard freestyle relay team. The relay team finished at 2:57.75. Sophomore Matas Andriekus finished second and teammate Eduardo Santana finished seventh in the 200-yard backstroke. Men’s sophomore diver Devin Burnett took fourth place in the platform dive. Junior Nicolai Hansen finished fourth in the 200yard backstroke. Both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams hit the road to Austin Nov. 29 for the USA swimming National Championships.
Top performers against rice
Zach Line 94 rushing yards 2 touch downs
Childcare NEED RESPONSIBLE SITTER 6 month old twin boys. One week night per week Occasional Saturday or Sunday. Lakewood area. $15.00 per hour. 251-786-0946 NEED RESPONSIBLE SITTER for 3 1/2 yr. old twin boys. Tuesday 4-9 occasional Saturday or Sunday. Preston /Forest area $15.00 per hour. 214-766-1360
Employment 1-2 roommates needed asap. 3bd & 2.5ba, corner of 75 and 635. Furnished, gated beautiful townhome. Garage. $400-500 plus bills to split. Call Thomas (214)264-6720 BEST JOB ON CAMPUS! The Daily Campus is seeking advertising sales reps. This is an opportunity for advertising, marketing, or business majors to acquire “real world” experience. Looks great on resume! Earn commission while learning outside sales. Flexible hours. Call Diana at 8-4111, come by HughesTrigg, or e-mail ddenton@smu.edu GREAT OPPORTUNITY! FOR desk position Upscale Spa near Galleria. What are your skills? Call 214-6210319 Need to Have front desk skills. Scheduling, computer skills. PT/FT.
NEED SOME EXTRA CASH? Would you like a discount on your textbooks? The SMU Bookstore is hiring! Please come by and fill out an application or call 214-768-2435.
Food
Garrett Gilbert 214 passing yards 9 rushing yards
CONDOS LEASED SHORT/Long term. $1200 Per Month. Fully Furnished. Including Linens China cookware. Utility Allowance. Six Blocks from SMU Campus. Pool secure Parking off-street Available now and through may 2013
Travel
For Rent - 7528 Wentwood -3 bed 2 bath home near Northpark mall $2500 month- 214-675-3013
ACCOUNTING, MATH, CHEMISTRY, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Physics, Rhetoric, Tutoring. “Learn to work smarter not harder.” David Kemp Tutorial Services. Call 469-767-6713.
FOR RENT 1BED 1.5 bath w/ loft 927sqt, Lovers /Tollway, wood floors end unit, private entry, gargae parking, gated complex, pool, close to SMU / Inwood village, Available Dec. 1st, $1100/month, 214-7932328
Medical Davis Orthodontics Lauren E. Davis, DDS, MS 214-812-9987 www.laurendavisorthodonticscom/ 6500 Greenville Avenue, Suite 105 Dallas, TX 75206 Clear Braces, Metal Braces, Invisalign
Felix Thetford, CPA, MBA; cell 214.244.8972; felix.thetford@ gmail.com ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE TUTOR. Statistic tutor. Voted “The Best” for 16 years. “College is more fun when you have a tutor.” Lee Lowrie, CPA, MBA cell 214-2081112. SMU Dallas, Texas. Stats/ Statistic 2301-Accounting 2301, 2302,3311, 3312, 6301- Finance 3320 - Real Estate 3811
For Rent
Large studio garage apt. in HP close to SMU. All bills paid, cable, wireless internet, garage parking, private entry. $850 per month, one month down. Call Jenny at 214520-7334.
Darius Johnson 153 receiving yards
Tutor Services ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE TUTOR Need help with Accounting 2301, 2302, 3311, 3312, and Finance 3320? Contact me Help is Near.
Sudoku
Jeremy Johnson 28 receiving yards
for all ages and levels. Proven track records. M.S. Math and MBA. Sue Ashton 214-302-7319 http://37waysmath.com
Tutor Wanted STUDY PARTNER WANTED. Do homework with undergraduate SMU Student. Weeknight evenings on regular schedule. One, two, or three night per week Quiet on-campus location. resumes@mitas.com
MATH, STATISTICS TUTOR for MBA, college, HS students. Highland Park, Austin College, SMU alumna; M.S. Math; 20 years Texas Instruments; 2 years college math instructor; 12 year professional tutor. Sheila Walker (214) 417-7677 or email smumath@sbcglobal.net MATH, STATISTICS, COMPUTER, MANDARIN CHINESE, TEST PREP
By Michael Mepham
Miscellaneous KA WANTS YOUR BLOOD Monday November 12, 2012 Blood Drive 9 am -1 pm @ Flagpole on the Boulevard
THERE IS NOTHING, repeat, NOTHING freaky about our Business!! -N.Y. SUB YOU ARE GONNA love our sandwiches so much- when you buy one you’re gonna really dig into it. Chances are you might get some on your shirt. Conveniently there’s a dry cleaners across the street. N.Y. Sub 3411 Asbury 214-522-1070.
For Lease
© 2012 Michael Mepham. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved.
11/19/12
ACROSS 1 Part of PGA: Abbr. 5 Desert tableland 9 Character weakness 13 Chase away, as a fly 14 Plot surprise 16 “Queen of Country” McEntire 17 A psychic may read yours 18 Yemen’s capital 19 With 8-Down, really simple 20 One who can talk you to sleep 23 Pellet shooter 24 AFL partner 25 Madrid Mrs. 28 Tabula __: blank slate 31 “That’s enough out of you!” 33 Audible sign of hunger 38 Cruising on the briny 39 Org. offering motel discounts 40 Chat room “Here’s what I think ...” 41 Flappers’ decade 46 Present from birth 47 Salinger title teenager 48 Court divider 49 “Criminal Minds” network 51 Bible book of 150 poems 56 Weather event where you’d hear the starts of 20-, 33- and 41Across 59 It might begin, “Knock knock” 62 Word after maternity or shore 63 Prefix with dextrous 64 Allies’ opponents 65 City that inspired van Gogh 66 Banister 67 Old wives’ tale 68 Lions’ homes 69 “Bus Stop” dramatist William
11/19/2012
By Lila Cherry
DOWN 1 Critters’ rights gp. 2 Lewis with Lamb Chop 3 From the sun 4 Asian menu assurance 5 Where Moses received the Commandments: Abbr. 6 Actor McGregor 7 Croon a tune 8 See 19-Across 9 At no cost 10 Grazing area 11 Middle muscles 12 Method 15 Follower of Laotzu 21 Throw hard 22 __-Rooter 25 Hindu guru 26 Rolling in French euros 27 Pal of Porthos 29 Unexpected problem 30 Colorful marble 32 Neglect to include 33 __ to go: ready for action, in dialect 34 Me.-to-Fla. highway 35 Intended
Friday’s Puzzle Solved
(c)2012 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
36 Old-time actress Theda 37 Tree cutters 42 Restless desire 43 Cosmic cloud 44 Catherine the Great, to Russia 45 Eliot of the Untouchables 50 Wooden Mortimer 52 Pong producer 53 Fictional salesman Willy
54 Boss, slangily 55 Photographer’s request 56 New Age musician John 57 Chip’s chipmunk pal 58 Neck and neck 59 Traffic trouble 60 Natural Skin Science company 61 First-aid aid
8
OPINION
The Daily Campus
MONDAY n NOVEMBER 19, 2012
Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tashika Varma Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rahfin Faruk SMU-TV News Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kent Koons, Erica Peñuñuri Assignments Desk Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley Stainton Online Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelby Foster News Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katelyn Gough Arts & Entertainment Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chase Wade Associate Arts & Entertainment Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parminder Deo Sports Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katy Roden Associate Sports Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelsey Charles Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sidney Hollingsworth Style Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hillary Schmidt Health & Fitness Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne McCaslin Parker Food Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexandra Spitzer Opinion Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tucker Keene Chief Copy Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leila Mustafa Copy Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kian Hervey, Alyssa Parrish, Samantha Peltier, Prithvi Rudrappa
Advertising Staff Advertising Sales Representatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean Gatz, Chrystalla Georghiou, Paige Evans Classified Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demetrio Teniente Marketing Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabriel Towles Sales Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samantha Allen
Production Staff Advertising Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riane Alexander, Kelsey Cordutsky, Virginia Lichty Nighttime Production Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauren Aguirre
Business Staff Business Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nariana Sands The Daily Campus, a student newspaper at Southern Methodist University is operated by Student Media Company, Inc., Hughes-Trigg Student Center, 3140 Dyer Street, Suite 314 Dallas, TX 75275 The Daily Campus is published daily 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 Advertising Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana L. Denton Operations / Production Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer A. Cannon
The Daily Campus Mail Subscription Rates One year (Academic year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110 Order forms can downloaded at smudailycampus.com/dcsubscriptions/ 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 © 2012 The Daily Campus.
dc@smu.edu • http://www.smudailycampus.com SMU Box 456, Dallas, TX 75275 214-768-4555 • Fax: 214-768-8787
Column
How to survive Turkey Day with the family Michael Graves Contributor
In just a couple of short days, most of us will be traveling back home for the Thanksgiving holiday. Even though your professor promised a quiz before we all departed, half of your Tuesday classes will be empty. By Wednesday evening mostly everyone who will travel home will finally be home. Let Thanksgiving begin. Skip ahead to Thursday. The family has arrived at your doorstep. Grandma and grandpa, of course, arrive an hour early. She promptly pours a vodka-rocks and he a scotch: clean. It’s going to be a good day. Uncle George and Aunt Emily ring the doorbell only 30 minutes late and beat their record from last year. It comes as no surprise, however, because little cousin Tim has finally learned how to dress himself, which means the only hiccup in the plan was little MaryLou’s dirty diaper. Once your sister arrives with her new boyfriend and brother with his fiancé, mother sets the table. The volume level in the house rises exponentially, two bottles of wine are already missing from the pantry and the bread is just starting to brown. It’s time to sit, eat and converse, but the scene has become a bit overwhelming. This happens every year and always takes its toll on your wellbeing. However, this year you want to survive. But how? The key is preparation and planning. First, charge your phone well before everyone arrives and make sure nothing’s blocking that little built-in camera. Group texts save me from every crazy family event and if there are pictures involved it makes it all the more entertaining. So start one with a couple of friends to document the weekend and keep each other sane. But remember, no phones on the table, please. Another thing you can do to prepare is make a list of things you’ve done this semester in your head before you sit down with the older members of the family. They’re still so excited and proud that you’re at university and want to hear all about this fall semester. For you first-years, this is crucial. Grandmother will want to know all about the people you’ve met, and grandfather perhaps about classes. Telling him, “It’s just like high school,” will not go over well. Remembering a couple of good stories will allow you to carry on the conversation and please everyone around the table. Finally, and my favorite, is pace your dinner. As hard as this may be when a succulent turkey is laying in front of your plate, resisting the temptation to stuff your face for a few seconds and then be miserable the rest of the evening has several perks. First, of course, you don’t feel horrible halfway through dinner. Secondly, people say that eating slowly will help you realize when you’re full. However, let’s be honest with ourselves and say we’re not too concerned with all of that. Most importantly, if you always have food on your plate and a little room left, you can take a great big bite when someone asks that awkward question you wanted to avoid. This works, and I do this all the time when my grandmother asks me if I have a girlfriend yet. So good luck this Thanksgiving holiday, and have fun with family or friends or whoever you’re with this holiday season.
Courtesy of AP
Smoke rises from an explosion in Gaza City following nearly 200 air strikes by Israeli forces on Nov. 17 2012.
Both Israel and Palestine are to blame for unending conflict Michael Wilburn Guest Contributor mwilburn@smu.edu A common element to American thinking is developing a dichotomy to perceive things. What I mean by this is the common outlook of ‘either or,’ ‘good guys vs. bad guys,’ ‘for us or against us,’ ‘Democrat vs. Republican’ and ‘pro-Israel vs. pro-Palestine.’ The latter has been visible since the escalating tensions between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza. Activists on both sides of the dichotomy have been vocal on social media by restating and reaffirming common positions. However, depicting the unrest in the Holy Land with this common dichotomy is erroneous and harmful. There are no “good guys” in this conflict. Both parties have been aggressive at times. No one is entirely innocent. If one
is going to look objectively, both parties have legitimate grievances. You cannot view this conflict in black and white. It is perhaps the grayest area in the world. We must recognize each fault and strive to fix it, no matter whose fault it is. The root of the problem is that both parties have been dehumanized to some extent. Israel has been dehumanized by questions and threats to its very existence as a nation. Palestinians have been dehumanized by human rights violations and poor humanitarian conditions. This dichotomy as set up by America has allowed for further dehumanization by perpetuating antagonistic attitudes. To achieve peace, we must move beyond an ‘either or mentality’ and seek both parties out. The only way to a peaceful solution is to create an environment where both parties can live long and prosper. This can only
be done if we move to being both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian. Some basic positions this stance must encapsulate are uprooting the underlying causes and treating everyone with the dignity they deserve. Israelis deserve to live without fear of rocket attacks. Palestinians deserve the dignity and rights that should be bestowed upon all human beings. Identifying the problem is much easier than finding a solution. The nuances that influence the current situation are difficult to fully understand when looking at problem happening across the globe. Looking at the problem through a dichotomy is like using a monocle to improve your eyesight — you only see the half of the world you choose to. When you are looking for a solution, you should use the proper lens so you can see the solution that is just beyond the horizon.
So long as the contentions view the Arab-Israeli conflict as a struggle between a party who is right and a party who is wrong, no one will. Any peaceful solution will require working with the Israeli government and accepting its continued existence. Any peaceful solution will require treating Palestinians with respect and improving their plight. Viewing the conflict as a dichotomy creates the impression that it is not possible for Palestinians and Israelis to live together. This is entirely false. Israelis and Palestinians, in a nutshell, are neighbors who both desire peace. Reconciling every difference is almost impossible, but it is possible to strive for peace. You must support what is right, rather than what you think is right. Wilburn is a sophomore majoring in human rights and political science.
American pop culture influences entire world Abhijit Sunil Contributor abhijitsunil@gmail.com America surely has to be the hottest brand in the world. You may love it or critique it but there is a little bit of America is everyone’s life — at least in the form of an opinion on it. Growing up in India, you are introduced to America very early. The British, after ruling India for over two centuries, had left behind a powerful tool in the hands of Indians: the English language. Moreover, a westernized world view was drilled into our collective conscience. By the turn of the 21st century, India had the second largest number speakers of the English language in the world. Surely, we would easily notice the largest English speaking country on earth: The U.S. So, I grew up in India reading Archie comics and Mark Twain with as much zest as if I was reading stories from the classical Indian epics
of Mahabharata and Ramayana. Time Warner’s Cartoon Network is nothing less than a staple in all Indian homes with young children and access to cable television.. Moreover, in the streets of Bombay, I could buy old editions of Reader’s Digest or an antique collection of the Batman series with ease. These avenues certainly had been my first exposure to life in America and its people. America represented itself to my generation in a variety of ways: from Hollywood to Superman to space travel. This obviously meant that when I traveled as an adult to the U.S., many years after I first discovered the thrilling companionship of Archie and his friends, I had a variety of nostalgic, albeit vicarious, visualizations about the American life and pop culture. But upon arriving here, I discovered another face of America that I could not have conceived from afar: the power of the Internet.
Although the Internet is now making headway now into the most rural of places in the world, it has sunk meticulously deep into the fabric of American lifestyle. From inevitable GPS systems to online streaming of live games, the Internet, I realized, is a very real face of the American way of life. It comes as no surprise that when Hurricane Sandy hit the eastern shores recently, amongst other more tragic consequences, it cut off people from the Internet — suddenly causing many to realize how much they relied on technology and information to get by their daily lives and careers. The Internet definitely represents some of the most important characteristics of our time: connectivity, convenience and speed. We can make almost anything arrive at our doorstep with the click of a button. More and more government red tape is becoming paperless. More tickets are being booked online, and this makes such processes efficient
and reliable. But this is also the tacit catch in it. So when I went to one of the biggest book stores in Dallas anticipating to buy my favorite American comics, they apologized and looked at me surprised. But why would I want to buy the books anyway, they said, it is available online after all. If not, they gleefully told me, I could buy the digital version of it. We are all so constantly plugged in and online now that we hardy realize what we might be missing. Yes, the convenience and efficiency is what will make mankind march into the future. Yet somehow, the raw pleasure of lying in a hammock under a warm summer sun reading a collectible edition of Batman or the antics of Tom Sawyer is, quite literally, fast vaporizing into the World Wide Web. Sunil is a graduate student in the Lyle school of engineering.
Cartoon
Graves is a junior majoring in communications and religious studies. He can be reached for comment at mwgraves@smu.edu.
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. Courtesy of MCT Campus
The Daily Campus
NEWS
MONDAY n NOVEMBER 19, 2012
9
FAMILY: Students visit second homes
sports
during Thanksgiving Break, stay in Dallas continued from page 1
Courtesy of Cameron Gibson
Cameron Gibson has been compared to Devin Hester by his intramural football teammates.
Flag football legend rises on Hilltop EJ HOLLAND Staff Writer eholland@smu.edu By morning Cameron Gibson is a normal SMU student. But when the sky darkens and the lights come on, he transforms into an animal. On the gridiron that is. While Gibson doesn’t play on the SMU football team, he is widely known around the intramural fields as one of the most electric flag football players on campus. Compared to Chicago Bears return specialist Devin Hester, Gibson jukes, spins and flies past defenders every Monday night during the fall semester. “I’m just out here having fun and putting on for my team,” he said jogging onto the field More than 800 SMU students participate in flag football each year and make up approximately 106 teams, which compete in co-recreational, fraternity and open leagues. Intramurals have become an integral part of university life for students like Gibson, who long for the competitive atmosphere he was exposed to during high school.
“Flag football is fun for me simply because the competitive nature in me gets to come out,” Gibson said. “I love competing in any and everything, and I love being with a team who is just as competitive as I am.” But with so many students involved, scheduling can sometimes create conflict. Coupled with unfamiliar rules not found in the actual sport of football, students can get quite frustrated with intramural sports. “The biggest part of our job is training the officials. We have two two-hour class sessions and then four hours on the field and work with them throughout the year,” Assistant Director of Intramurals Michael Sasala said. “In terms of scheduling the leagues we set up everything during the registration. We also have the captains meeting to explain rules and get everybody ready.” During intramural playoffs, games can be played at any time. The unpredictable scheduling has already affected Gibson’s team and caused its first round opponent to forfeit. Still, Gibson is happy with
the overall job done by the SMU intramural staff and the opportunity to play a sport he and his friends truly enjoy. Gibson has played with the same team, C.O.A., for the last three years and said flag football has helped him develop a stronger bond with his teammates on and off the field. “There were times that we have all absolutely hated each other and times where we wanted to quit,” he said. “But it has honestly been a blessing to have a group of friends that you can play football with for three straight years.” While former jocks are the most common players, flag football ultimately unites the student body and is a sport both males and females can take part in to relieve the stress of class. “You have a whole bunch of different types of students that play,” Sasala said. “You have the students who love it and played sports all through high school, and this is their way to keep playing and be competitive. We also have students that just want to run around and everything in the middle. Intramural sports are great for everyone.”
when she does, she said it builds great memories. This will be her parents’ second visit to Dallas and they are bringing the whole family. Her parents are also bringing her three siblings and favorite uncle. With the break around the corner, she is gearing up to receive her family and all the love and food they’re going to bring to her family’s gathering. “I can’t wait for them to get here. I’m counting down the days,” Lauer said. Although there are students who can go home and see their families or have their families can to them, some students cannot do either. SMU senior sociology major Mattie Byrd has family in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. She visits home only three
Courtesy of AP
times a year, and Thanksgiving is not one of those times. Byrd has been home only a handful of times since her time here at SMU. Although Byrd misses her family, she is going to Houston to visit a friend for the break.
While she is in Houston, she plans on connecting with her family through technology. “It is hard not being able to be with my family during the holidays, but we often Skype during family dinners and stuff,” Byrd said.
INTRODUCING THE CENTER FOR PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY AT SMU
INAUGURAL EVENT WITH H.W. BRANDS, SCHOLAR AND BIOGRAPHER
DON’T DARE TO BE GREAT: THE PARADOXES OF PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012, 5:00 – 6:30 P.M.
JONES GREAT HALL, MEADOWS MUSEUM, 5900 BISHOP BOULEVARD
Don’t Dare to Be Great: The Paradoxes of Presidential History Why Presidents Shouldn’t Run for Re-election or Strive to Be the Next Lincoln or FDR H.W. Brands, Scholar and Biographer Friday, November 30, 2012 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Jones Great Hall, Meadows Museum The event is free, but seating is limited. Please reserve your place at cphbrandsevent.eventbrite.com. To learn more about the Center’s upcoming events, visit smu.edu/cph, or contact cphinfo@smu.edu or 214-768-3782.
MONDAY n NOVEMBER 19, 2012 10 NEWS ISSUE: Homeless shelters, food banks concerned about nutrition, supplies continued from page 1
that’s the priority. You’re just happy to have food and not have to pay for it. You’re not going to complain about it.” For Perkins, putting the focus on the food at homeless shelters is a bit ridiculous. “Nutrition is not just a crisis for homeless shelters,” she said. “It’s a crisis for Americans. Go down to your neighbors and have them do a seven-day food journal and you’ll find out they don’t eat very nutritionally and they have choices. But there are people out there who don’t have those resources and have to rely on whatever comes in.” But Trail says that’s exactly the point. Yes, they are grateful for all the donations they receive and yes, she recognizes that the people in shelters have much more pressing things to worry about, she says. But for her, that means the responsibility now falls in
her hands. “It’s our job to make sure they’re taken care of,” she said. “That means worrying about the things they don’t, so we do the best we can to provide healthy food choices.” But how does someone do this? This is a question that has been asked on a national level. In March, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg attempted a solution to the problem in New York by banning certain foods from being donated to homeless shelters. This was largely unsuccessful and was met with public outcry. But Trail, as well as the North Texas Food Bank, has another solution — instead of trying to tell donators what they can and can’t bring, she would try to teach her clients how to cook healthy foods on their own. Austin Street Center is starting a vocational cooking program called Street Work, which lasts six months and gives clients transferable skills
and vocational certificates that will help them get a job and teach them the importance of healthy eating. “We just started, and we’re limited because of what’s wrong with the kitchen,” Trail said. “But they’re excited that there is something here that will help them learn and get them a job. People always seem to have this idea that homeless people are lazy and they aren’t willing to work, but that’s simply not the case. They are ready to work but sometimes they don’t have the opportunity.” It’s too early to tell how much an effect this program will have. For now, people like Embree will have to continue doing the best with what they have. “I know there’s a lot lower most of us can go. I’ve slept on the street even and that’s not fun. So this is kind of a step up from that but it’s not home,” Embree said. “We all have issues and we all want homes.”
NOW! Deadline is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. smu.edu/jterm 214.768.3657
Deliberate with Ease
Making the decision to attend law school is huge. Finding the right fit makes everything easier. our program offers: • an exceptional faculty • the best advocacy program in the nation • an award-winning legal research and writing program • a broad and flexible curriculum that includes extensive clinical skills programs • consistently affordable tuition rates • a helpful and knowledgeable staff • a downtown location in proximity to major law firms and corporations for enhanced job opportunities
We rest our case.
South texaS College oF law/ houSton Houston’s Oldest Law School
713- 646-1810 www.stcl.edu Deadline for fall 2013 admission is February 15, 2013 SMUcampus2012loungerev.indd 1
10/12/12 12:06 PM
The Daily Campus
Courtesy of AP
President Barack Obama, accompanied by House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, speaks to reporters in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington Nov. 16.
BARRIERS: Partisan districts, demanding
constituents complicate budget negotiations continued from page 1
all around,” said Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. He says going over the fiscal cliff, at least temporarily, may be the only way to force Republicans to accept tax increases and to embolden lawmakers to make painful choices. 50-50 NATION, 90-10 DISTRICTS The past few presidential elections prove the country is almost evenly split between Democratic and Republican sentiments. But thanks to legislative gerrymandering, Americans’ migration patterns and other factors, many House members represent districts that are overwhelmingly conservative or liberal. These lawmakers may recognize that compromise is the only way to get a law enacted in Congress. But compromise may be a ticket to defeat in their next primary election by an ideological purist from their party’s fringe. This is especially apparent among some House Republicans who say Obama’s re-election victory means little to them and their constituents. GOP insiders say House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, expects to lose as many as 70 of his 241 fellow Republicans on a career-defining vote on an eventual compromise package to resolve the fiscal cliff. If Republican
defections go much higher, it may be impossible for Boehner to push on without risking his speakership. Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, is among the conservatives who seem unlikely to embrace a bipartisan compromise. “We will continue to fight any member of our conference that decides this is a good time to raise taxes,” he said last week. CONSTITUENTS For years, Americans have enjoyed high levels of government service at low levels of taxation, historically speaking. So the government borrows about onethird of every dollar it spends, piling up debt for future generations. Both parties often talk about cutting spending. But not much happens because constituents demand services they consider important and every government program is important to someone. Solving the fiscal cliff is daunting, not merely because politicians must make tough decisions to raise taxes and shrink programs; these are the kinds of decisions that can get a candidate defeated. There’s also the magnitude of the unpleasantness needed to make a real dent in deficit-spending after so many years of a government free lunch. Because he has to submit a budget to Congress every year, the president has proposed more
specific ideas for raising revenue and reducing spending than have the Republicans. He would raise an assortment of taxes on the wealthy. Obama says he wants $1.6 trillion over 10 years in new revenues. That’s double the amount Boehner has suggested. As for spending, Obama would seek cuts in health costs, farm subsidies, rent assistance, airport construction and other programs. Republicans have offered fewer details for how to bridge the spending gap, saying the president is obligated to lead. Republicans say lower tax rates would spur economic growth, and thereby increase overall tax revenues. Economists say this “dynamic scoring” concept, related to “supply side economics,” has run out of gas at today’s low tax levels. As a share of the economy, federal tax receipts over the past three years have hit their lowest levels since 1950. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said it’s “a myth” that Republicans can find enough revenue from limiting itemized deductions. “Our Republican colleagues cannot play games on revenues,” he said. That kind of tough talk makes life difficult for Boehner, Obama and the handful of other leaders trying to find a way to avoid a New Year’s drive over the fiscal cliff.