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Hunt Scholar indicted for sexual assault JULIE FANCHER HALEY THAYER Staff Writers jfancher@smu.edu hthayer@smu.edu
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a medical correspondent for CNN, spoke about his life experiences among other issues in McFarlin Auditorium Tuesday.
Leave no stone unturned Embrace every passion, Gupta says
KATELYN GOUGH News Editor kgough@smu.edu “Media and medicine is the intersection of where I’ve lived for the past decade.” Dr. Sanjay Gupta, medical correspondent for CNN since 2001 and national health figure, delivered an inspiring lecture Tuesday night as part of the Tate Lecture Series. Going against many expectations of health advice and discussions on obesity, Gupta spent the majority of the evening speaking to enlighten the audience on the importance and the gift of following diverse passions. “I was a right-brained kid who picked a left-brained career,” Gupta said of his decision to merge his passions for science and storytelling. He told attendees that he always
embraced his creative side growing up, and yet chose a very calculated and analytical career path. He soon realized that he would never be fully satisfied using only the left side of the brain as a surgeon. “Americans are increasingly living in these walled-in silos,” Gupta said. “Was there a way to meaningfully use both?” He transitioned into journalism after asking himself that question and he explained that his determination to “experience [his] brain in ways [he] had not before” offered him the motivation to commit to both interests. Gupta posed questions to the audience of “whether or not we are born with a [definite] passion.” “Is it something that’s preordained or is it something that evolves?” he asked. Gupta expanded on his question, by explaining that passions evolve
alongside the brain and it is what he called “transformative experiences” that guide this progression. His worldwide reporting with CNN has offered diverse groups an outlet to share their experiences, he said. “We don’t always know what kind of impact [we] will have.” Gupta said that the “brain is constantly changing on it’s own,” and it’s through indulging in a multitude of one’s passions that “we can direct some of that change.” Using the idea of training the brain he delved into the idea that “it requires some idea of what motivates you as a core person.” The brain is proven to be most active when a person is working for the “universal reward,” which Gupta asserted reaches beyond material or even self- serving possessions. “Humans are in some way hard wired to be altruistic,” Gupta said.
“Being compassionate toward each other may be that trigger for the universal reward.” SMU senior Brittani Boukather said Gupta’s priority on being “a well-rounded person” captured her attention most as he related the work of training the brain back to tangible habits attendees could connect to. “I thought it was fascinating how he was saying to exercise the brain like a muscle,” Boukather said. Trent Warrick, a senior neuroscience student, came from UT Dallas to attend the night’s lecture. “I was expecting science things, but actually it was more life advice that I found interesting,” Warrick said. One of his greatest takeaways was Gupta’s insistence on embracing, rather than quieting, passions. “It’s a happier life being more balanced.”
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Fight against cancer comes to SMU DEMI STANLEY Contributing Writer dstanley@smu.edu The 37th annual Great American Smokeout sponsored by the American Cancer Society took place earlier this month. It is held every year on the third Thursday of November. This day is used as a beginning date for smokers to become quitters. The Smokeout brings awareness to the many supports available for those who would like to break their habit. Tobacco use is responsible for nearly 1 in 5 deaths (or about 443,000 premature deaths each year) in the United States. The American Cancer Society also hosts the Relay for Life to help fund its cancer research. On Friday, April 12, 2013, the relay will begin at 5 p.m. on Bishop Boulevard and will continue until the following morning. Many students, groups and organizations participate and form teams to raise money for Relay For Life. For those who are new to the event, each team will be required to have at least one member walking around the boulevard at all times.
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Relay for Life raises money for cancer research.
SMU junior Eleanor Rosler attends the event because her aunt has cancer. It is something she holds very close to her heart. “She is my inspiration to live life to the fullest. It amazes me to see how many SMU students and people in the community have been affected by cancer in a similar way,” Rosler said. She thinks that it is one event everyone can relate to and that is what makes it special.
SMU junior and Relay For Life Board member Greg Pasiadis is the director of finance for the event. Pasiadis wants sponsors to see Relay For Life as a way to promote their business within the SMU community by helping SMU students support the American Cancer Society. “We approach our sponsors with sponsorship booklets that outline the different ways to be a sponsor and how their donations helps our event and
more importantly, how the event helps those battling cancer,” Pasiadis said. SMU strives to make this night a fun filled event with food and entertainment that benefits cancer victims and their families in the Dallas area as well as all Americans. In 2011, tobacco killed almost six million people. On average, smokers die 13 to 14 years earlier than nonsmokers. 43 trillion cigarettes have been smoked in the last decade globally.
SMU sophomore John David Mahaffey was indicted Nov. 23 by a Dallas County grand jury for sexual assault, according to Debbie Denmon, director of communications for the Dallas County District Attorney's office. Mahaffey, a Hunt Scholar and a former member of the Student Senate, was arrested on Sept. 25 and charged with sexual assault following a Sept. 23 incident involving a fellow SMU male student in two separate locations, according to SMU Police. The Dallas County grand jury hearing for the 19 year old finance major
was Nov. 19. Following his arrest, Mahaffey was subsequently barred from SMU's campus, according to SMU officials. Denmon said Mahaffey is being represented by lead attorney Chis Mulder and Reed Prospere of Prospere and Russell. The Daily Campus has made calls to Mahaffey's attorneys, but they have not yet been returned. Mahaffey is the second SMU student to be indicted this semester by a Dallas County grand jury. In September, Donald Cuba, a 20-year-old junior, was indicted on sexual assault charges related to the Feb. 10, 2012 incident involving an SMU female student. Cuba's trial is set for March 25, according to Denmon. The Daily Campus will provide further updates as warranted.
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Maya 2012 predication a myth, professors say MARISSA BUDZYNSKI Contributing Writer mbudzynski@smu.edu According to the “2012 Doomsday” prediction, there may only be a few more weeks to live. During Monday evening’s panel, Maya Apocalypse 2012: Fact or Fiction, two SMU professors dispelled the myth of the impending apocalypse. Those who believe in the 2012 apocalypse often use Mayan calendars to support their claims. The Maya used many different, complex calendars, which are often misinterpreted. Those who believe that the world will end on Dec. 21 often reference the Mayan long count calendar. The long count calendar counts forward from the Maya creation date of Aug. 11, 3114 BC for 13 baktuns. A baktun is a Mayan measurement of time, which represents approximately 400 years. Although the longcount Mayan calendar may end in 2012, during the 13th and final baktun, it does not signify the end of the world. At that time the Maya would merely start the calendar over from the beginning, much like an odometer on a car. However, end of the year predictions cannot be entirely based on this calendar. At one point, the Maya changed the way they accounted for time and created the shortcount calendar. This change in calendar systems has led to discrepancies in which day would supposedly mark the apocalypse. “For you Doomsday preppers, if the 21st rolls around and the world hasn’t ended, don’t worry because it could still happen,” Professor
Brigitte Kovacevich said. Even though projections from the Mayan calendar are used to support beliefs in the apocalypse, the year 2012 is rarely seen on the calendar. 2012 is only seen on the Mayan stela, a type of monument inscribed to commemorate specific dates. However, when a specific year was referenced, it was used in a rhetorical fashion rather than as a prediction. Another major contributor to the apocalypse myth is confusion between Mayan and Aztec cultures. Unlike the Maya, the Aztecs made apocalyptic and fatalistic predictions for the future. The idea of large-scale natural disasters causing the end of the world comes entirely from Aztec tradition. “I find it interesting how the Maya and Aztecs were two completely different cultures, but so much of Aztec culture is incorporated into this myth which we attribute to the Maya,” sophomore Kristen Carreno said. With so much evidence to disprove apocalypse myths, why do people choose to believe them? Entertainment value is one of the key factors. Rumors of the apocalypse peaked in 2009 when the movie 2012 was released. “As humans we like to be fearful. We jump out of planes, go on roller coasters, and watch scary movies. Being afraid is just something we enjoy,” Professor Michael Callaghan said. Callaghan also said most people choose to believe these myths simply because its easier than learning what is true about such an old and complex civilization. Though apocalypse rumors have officially been put to rest, SMU students cannot relax just yet. While they no longer need to stress over the end of the world, the end of the semester is just around the corner.
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Holiday season gift guide: ideas for him and her HILLARY SCHMIDT Style Editor hjschmidt@smu.edu We are down to the last week of school, and before we know it fall semester will be long gone and winter break will finally be here. So it’s officially holiday season and yes, this is “the most wonderful time of the year,” but when it comes to gift shopping it can be stressful too. This gift guide should make shopping a little easier as the countdown to the holidays begins.
Girls When it comes to girls, shopping is rarely “easy.” Here are a few gift ideas that are sure to appeal to any style or personality.
1. Candles Steer away from Christmas scents. Although this sounds hypocritical, they tend to be more unpleasant than they are made out to be. They also can’t be used year round. Berry and currant scents are known to be neutral and appeal to pretty
much everyone. A few brands that won’t let you down are Jo Malone, Lafco, Diptyque and Nest.
2. Perfume and lotion This idea may sound risky, but if you know someone who loves a particular brand of perfume, see if you can find it in a rollerball. This is perfect for throwing it in a purse or when it comes to travel. On that note, hand cream minis are perfect for the cold winter. L’Occitane’s shea butter travel size hand cream is among one of the most popular.
3. Cookie cutters For all those bakers, festive cookie cutter sets are perfect. No matter how old you are, baking for the holidays will be sure to put you in the spirit. What’s more fun
than making holiday shapes while you’re at it? Band of Outsiders and Williams Sonoma make cookie cutters in tons of holiday shapes.
4. Monograms What says “personalized” more than adding a monogram to any gift? Monograms can be put on almost anything, whether it’s on an iPad case, a luggage tag, a makeup bag or a picture frame to capture all of your college memories. Having your initials on something you use regularly makes it that much more special.
5. iShower Know that they love singing in the shower or just can’t live a minute without music? The iShower is a waterresistant and Bluetooth-enabled device that you can mount on your shower wall.
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It can also stand alone, so you can take it to the beach or wherever you please. It costs about $99.99.
Guys It’s hard to go wrong with gadgets when it comes to holiday gifts for guys. Here are some of the most popular, up-and-coming ones that are sure to please any guy.
1. Headphones For music lovers, those earplugs that come with any Apple product just won’t do. In terms of quality, Bose headphones and Dr. Dre “Beats” are among the best. Urbanears brand will easily appeal to all personalities, as they come in a large variety of colors.
2. Speakers For music lovers, compact speakers are simple to use and perfect for apartment style living. Check out the Logitech UE
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5. iPhone photo printer Many of us have replaced our digital cameras with our iPhones to take pictures, but those pictures just end up sitting on
3. Tickets Whether they’re to his favorite team’s game or his favorite band’s concert, tickets are a crowd pleaser. The game or show doesn’t necessarily have to be right around Christmas time, but start looking soon because the best tickets go fast. Ticketmaster and Stubhub offer good deals — so do your research before you buy the first ones you come across.
4. Roku Streaming Player By far one of the coolest new gadgets out there, the Roku Streaming Player, allows you to browse a huge selection of streaming entertainment. The Roku connects to your TV and wireless network. It
our phones. Hammacher Schlemmer makes an iPhone photo printer so you can make those pictures come to life. It’s powered by a downloadable app, and the device does not even require ink cartridges. Talk about a money saver. The dock charges your phone, and is around the size of a tissue box. It runs at about $160. When it comes to gift cards, try to use these as stocking stuffers, because they don’t take a lot of personal thought. So whether you’re shopping for a girly girl or a techy guy, these ideas should help you in your search of the perfect gift for all of your loved ones.
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Boombox or the Bose SoundLink Bluetooth mobile speaker. These fit on a tabletop and you can hookup your smart phone. Both are wireless, so they’re easy to transport.
November 29
IFC Formal Recuitment Meeting in Hughes-Trigg Student Center at 6 p.m.
PNM Information Session in Hughes-Trigg Student Theatre at 6 p.m.
Meadows Theatre: Major Barbara in the Greer Garson Theatre at 8 p.m.
Meadows Theatre: Major Barbara in the Greer Garson Theatre at 8 p.m.
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3:04 a.m. Possession of Fictitious License or ID: 2800 SMU Blvd. A non-affiliated person was cited for possession of a fictitious license. Closed. 4:09 p.m. Theft: Cockrell-McIntosh. A student reported the theft of their bike. Closed.
november 26 11:17 a.m. Theft: Theology Lot. A student reported the theft of their bike. Open.
2:35 p.m. Theft: Perkins Natatorium. A staff member reported the theft of two trumpets. Open.
12:14 a.m. Theft: West Quad Lot. A student reported the theft of their bike. Open.
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Love free movies? We do to. The Daily Campus has 10 passes for a screening of Bill Murray’s new movie Hyde Park on Hudson. Each pass admits two to the advance screening tonight at the Angelika Film Center. Want to win? The first 10 people to email tvarma@smu.edu will get the passes. Hyde Park on Hudson follows the story of the the Queen of England’s 1939 visit to Upstate New York as well as the affair Murray’s FDR with his distant cousin Margaret Stuckley.
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Dallas Museum of Art has announced that it will do away with membership fees and the cost of general admission.
Culture at no cost: DMA goes free CHASE WADE A&E Editor cdwade@smu.edu As if the Dallas Museum of Art needed more reasons to be visted, the regional culture powerhouse has announced that it is doing away with admission for the first time since 2001. Not only will general admission be free of charge, but the musuem also revelead a revamped membership program, coined “DMA Friends & Partners” that will cost nothing to its participants and will focus on building long-term relationships with its patrons. Current memberships range from $75 - $15,000. The changes will take place on Jan. 21, 2013. “The focus of the DMA’s visitor philosophy is to increase access and participation. The value of growing a passionate and involved constituency exceeds that of the return on general admissions, and our goal is to expand and diversify our audiences, thereby enhancing our ability to serve as a significant and vital local resource,” the museum’s director Maxwell Anderson said. As evidenced by its name, the DMA’s new membership program will be split in two —
friends and partners. The “friends” aspect is as unsuspecting as it sounds; anyone who wishes to join will be considered a member. The participant can take advantage of membership exclusives and incentives for participation. The program’s second half, the “partners” aspect, is the more financially motivated arm of the program. The DMA Partners program will seek the supports of individuals, corporations and fondations desiring to be a part of the DMA. The starting cost to be a DMA Partner will be $100 per year. “Through a return to free general admission and the new Friends & Partners program, we can open the doors of the Museum and show appreciation to our visitors for the many ways their participation matters to the DMA,” Anderson said. “We believe that by increasing access to the Museum and by finding new ways to say ‘thank you,’ we can fundamentally change the role museums play in a global society.” One of the many tools the DMA will use to implement the new system will come from an upgraded software that will encourage participation both on-site and online.
The opt-in system will track participation, allowing visitors to chart their own activities and enable the DMA to better understand patterns of visitor engagement and the long-term success of Museum programs. “New technologies and online participation are already an integral part of many visitors’ daily lives,” Rob Stein, the DMA’s Deputy Director, said. “As part of our new approach to visitor engagement, we want to provide our audiences with enhanced ways to feel connected to the Museum and to share their
opinions with us and each other. In doing so, we hope to build a virtual community that is as strong as our physical one.” The DMA is one of the nation’s largest museums to offer free admission. In terms of regional offerings, the DMA is in a class of its own. While general admission may be free, the museum will still charge a fee for special exhibition and certain events. For more information on the new program, visit the museum’s newly designed website at www. dallasmuseumofart.org.
On Dec. 11, fans of the popular animated film franchise Ice Age can finally grab their own copy of the hit’s newest installment, Ice Age 3: Continental Drift. However, fans looking to get the DVD before anyone else can pre-order a copy of the film at the Shops at Willow Bend mall where kids can meet Santa under an Ice Age themed snowglobe.
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.
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Tax pledge puts GOP in difficult position W. Tucker Keene Opinion Editor
For the last 30 years at least, Republicans have promoted themselves are largely the anti-tax party. Most every Republican elected to national office has even gone so far as to sign a pledge against anything that could be seen as a tax increase. This has caused countless problems for the national Republican party, as it puts them in a difficult position when budget negotiations come up. An outright refusal to raise taxes under any circumstances takes all bargaining chips off of the table. How can Republicans get Democrats to compromise to get real, meaningful entitlement reform if they have nothing to give them in return? Obviously many Republicans are aware of this, but they’re scared by primary battles into coming out against any tax increases at all. If they don’t sign it, someone else will run against them, claiming they’re a “Republican in Name Only” (RINO) and say something silly like “I think there shouldn’t be any taxes at all.” And of course, anyone who says that in a Republican primary will probably win. This was particularly evident in the 2012 presidential primary, where the candidates were asked if they would accept ten dollars in spending cuts for every one dollar of tax increases, and none of the nine candidates raised their hands. There was no way that all of them were telling the truth when they did that. I’m sure that Gov. Jon Huntsman, who had campaigned as a post-partisan, very moderate candidate would have seen the terrible position that a pledge not to increase taxes would put him in if he were elected. I have a feeling that Mitt Romney wanted to raise his hand as well, but he would have been hit as a RINO by someone like Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, who at one point said that she would rather see no taxes at all. Without any taxes at all, there would be no government to speak of for Bachmann to actually be president of. This situation last winter shows the problem with the pledge perfectly: candidates end up being forced to lie about their true beliefs, and dishonesty is not something we need to encourage in politics. Aside from those issues, there is another more pressing one with signing the pledge as well. It halts nearly any attempts for meaningful tax reform by Republicans. One of the major tax policy options supported by Republicans is the idea of a flat tax — one flat rate across all income brackets. The problem with this is that getting rid of deductions, as a true “flat tax” surely would, is considered a tax increase for the purposes of the tax pledge. The same would be true for the FairTax, the plan to replace the income tax with a consumption based sales tax. This would be seen as a tax increase on the working class by the pledge. I suppose I should be clear in saying that I think higher taxes should be avoided at all costs. They generally aren’t helpful in recovering from a recession, first of all, and there is some evidence that adding more complexity to the tax code could decrease revenue, as the cost of navigating the loopholes could go up. But because a simpler tax code would be the best option, this may mean slightly higher rates for some taxpayers. Surely Republicans can agree that we shouldn’t be taxing the poor at a higher rate than the wealthy, but remedying this would mean a tax increase for the wealthy. If Republicans want to actually get real reforms done on entitlement policy, tax policy and everything else, they have to stop boxing themselves into the corner with impossible pledges.
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The pledge not to raise taxes created by anti-tax lobbyist Grover Norquist over 20 years ago has come into renewed focus in light of upcoming fiscal cliff negotiations.
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Democrat Brandon Bub Contributor bbub@smu.edu Once upon a time, there was a prominent Republican politician running for office. Looking for an easy way to fire up his base, he campaigned on one of the simplest platforms imaginable: refusing to raise taxes. While some of his advisors were afraid his insistence upon not even considering tax increases might come back to bite him later, this candidate didn’t listen. He even went so far as to sign a pledge written by Grover Norquist, the head of Americans for Tax Reform, promising that tax increases would not be on the table no matter the economic circumstances. That candidate’s strategy ostensibly worked: he pulled ahead of his Democratic opponent and won his election. What that politician failed to account for was a flagging economy and a rising federal deficit that needed to be addressed. Moreover, when it came time to hammer out a budget, he realized that if he couldn’t compromise with his Democratic peers across the aisle, then a set of automatic spending cuts unpalatable to Democrats and Republicans alike would kick in, causing even more harm to an already fragile economy. This story could belong to a preponderance of newly elected Republican lawmakers in the past few years, but the person I was describing was actually President George H.W. Bush. The elder Bush is notorious for this portion of his speech at the 1988 Republican National Convention: “Read my lips: no new taxes.” However, in spite of this promise and the pledge he signed, Bush eventually realized that if he wanted to come up with a workable budget plan, he would need to compromise and include some kind of revenue increase in his plan. So, naturally the American electorate understood President Bush’s dilemma, commended him for abandoning an unworkable principle, extolled him for espousing genuine fiscal responsibility, and
overwhelmingly elected him to a second term, right? Not exactly. He was pilloried by critics both left and right: Republicans called him a coward and Democrats called him a liar. It’d be unfair to say that the increase in taxes was the only reason Bill Clinton defeated Bush in 1992 (I don’t want to be unfair to Ross Perot because he gives this city lots of money), but it did give his opponents a powerful talking point that the president was never able to overcome. However, I support Papa Bush’s decision. I have little sympathy for him because he was basically asking for all the flak he got by signing Norquist’s pledge in the first place, but I respect any politician that actually does what they’re elected to do: put the needs of the country above mindless political drama. Now, this scenario seems to be repeating itself. In an effort to avoid going over the “fiscal cliff,” some prominent Republican lawmakers like Lindsey Graham, Saxby Chambliss and Eric Cantor have seemed to relax their staunch commitment to a budget solution without any tax increases. Naturally, this has caused a metaphorical conniption for Grover Norquist. He’s criticized the lawmakers who are talking about reneging on the pledge for “discussing impure thoughts on national television.” I find it funny that Norquist is using language that makes him sound like he came straight from the Spanish Inquisition. It just goes to show how harmful rigid ideology can be. Lawmakers shouldn’t be pledging to never cut taxes or never touch Social Security/Medicare (I’m looking at you, Democrats). They should be pledging to do what’s best for the country. And, as unpalatable as it might sound, sometimes tax increases are the best alternative. I commend the Republican lawmakers who, in recent days, might have mortgaged their reelection bids for the sake of sanity. Bub is a junior majoring in history, English and political science.
Hailey Dunn Contributor hdunn@smu.edu As Ronald Reagan famously said, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem. This is a belief near and dear to conservative lobbyist and founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist. Norquist is a Harvard educated conservative activist that has become a household name seemingly over night thanks to his tax protection pledge as it pertains to the looming fiscal cliff. In layman’s terms, this pledge binds all members of congress who sign it to oppose any and all tax increases, holding many of them to the platforms they ran on. What this plan says is that no congressional member that has signed it will approve any tax increases for any tax bracket or cut in deductions unless there is a corresponding decrease or deduction of equal value on the agenda. Admittedly, as a conservative libertarian, I agree with many components of this plan, as I don’t consider it prudent to increase my investment in an ever-expanding government that is unable to balance a budget. However, more and more Republicans in Washington don’t seem to share my enthusiasm for conservative tax reform. One of the fundamental building blocks of the Republican Party has almost always been the belief in low taxes across the board. As it sits now, 93 percent of republicans who were elected to congress this term ran on promises of lowering taxes, but in the face of the fiscal cliff and no sure way to combat the unfathomable deficit, some believe there is no other way than through tax increases. I, along with most of Norquist’s supporters, would argue that rather than continue upping taxes on everyone, especially the wealthy, it would make a lot more sense
to cut back government safety net programs and promote reform of the welfare state. This idea is revolutionary to most liberals as it advocates for more personal responsibility, less government assistance and allows taxpayers to keep more of the money they work for. Democrats are on the reverse of this not only advocating for pretty much across the board tax increases, but closing deductions and credits that allow tax payers to keep more of their hard earned money. Unfortunately, this has turned into a divisive political issue, much like everything else these days, with liberals skewering Republicans for being ‘unwilling to compromise’ and thus Thelma and Louise-ing us right over the edge of the fiscal cliff. Regardless of how you feel about Norquist’s proposal, no one can really argue that it is absolutely necessary that this in-the-red government tighten its belt, much like it is asking the American people to do when it calls for heightened taxes. The Tax Reform Pledge has its merits as it seeks to keep money in the hands of Americans, rather than in the hands of the government that has spent money long before it long before it has it in the coffers. Norquist seeks to not destroy government, but drastically limit it. Despite a number of Republicans reneging their original commitment to the plan, a fair number are not backing down from their position that opposes tax increases and favors small government. Will this plan help America avoid the fiscal cliff or the pledge be shoved under the rug in the name of compromise? I would like to hope for the former, but opposition to raising taxes is an anathema to President Barack Obama’s administration. Dunn is a junior majoring in political science.
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SMU takes first in Hoops for the Cure Classic, look to take on TCU Frogs CHRISTOPHER SAUL Staff Writer csaul@smu.edu After a successful Thanksgiving weekend, the Lady Mustangs are preparing to take on metroplex rivals, Texas Christian University. While many fellow classmates were visiting home, eating turkey and enjoying the respite of a long weekend before finals take hold, the SMU women’s basketball team was busy dominating their opposition in the eighth annual SMU Hoops for the Cure basketball tournament. The Mustangs put on a scoring show, defeating Montana state in a 71-70 thriller to earn the title of tournament champion, as well as continue their strong start on the year by improving their record to 5-1. The excitement of the night
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was evident in the last minute comeback by the Lady Mustangs, who capitalized on Montana State’s four turnovers in the last 2 1/2 minutes of the game. Junior Akil Simpson scored a layup that led to a 11-0 scoring steak by the Mustangs. Simpson was only one rebound away from grabbing her second double-double of the season. She ended with nine rebounds and 11 points. Senior Alisha Filmore had two steals in the final comeback moments of the game and added two points to the board to put the Mustangs on top after being fouled with eight seconds left in the game. Sophomore Destynee HivesMcCray added her own double digit numbers, finishing with 10 points and five rebounds. SMU coach Rhonda Rompala praised her players in
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Rock on Nov. 19, both teams put less than 45 points on the board. The one thing that remains to be seen is how the team will perform in a different atmosphere. The team has yet to play a game this season outside of Moody Coliseum. The teams’ first road test will come against the women of TCU in Fort Worth, as the Lady Mustangs attempt to further unsettle a Horned Frog team that has a 1-2 record this season. TCU is coming off of a tough 91-80 loss to Texas State on Sunday. The keys to the game, which is Wednesday at 8:00 p.m., are concise. The Lady Mustangs must make their free throws in all situations. The Mustangs are 41-15 alltime against the Horned Frogs, having won three of their last five meetings.
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The men’s basketball team is off to a strong start this season, but will face a tough test when SMU hosts Utah on Wednesday at 7 p.m. SMU went 3-1 last week with wins over Malone, Rider and Missouri State. They suffered their first loss of the year to ArkansasLittle Rock. Utah is 4-1 for the season and is coming off a 3-0 showing in its Thanksgiving Utah tournament. The biggest challenge the Mustangs will face Wednesday night is in the Utes’ defense. The Utah Utes have the top-scoring defense in the Pac12, limiting opponents to 54.4 points per game. The Utes have multiple weapons for the Mustangs to worry about, but the two big ones are Dallin Bachynski and Jared DuBois. Bachynski is averaging 13.2 points per game and DuBois 12 points per game. The team, however, has its own weapons. Kansas State transfer Nick Russell has been particularly impressive so far for Larry Brown’s team. Russell has been averaging 16 points per game in the early portion of the year. The team will need this sort of production in order to overcome a tough Utah defense. The Mustangs will also take on a struggling Hofstra team
Dec. 1. Hofstra is coming off losses to Manhattan College and George Washington University causing their record to fall to 3-4 for the season. Despite the losing record, Hofstra will be a stern road test for SMU, as the team has played a tough schedule to start out the year. Hofstra will also be well rested, as they have a week off before playing the Mustangs. If SMU wants to pull out a win against Hofstra, it will have to slow down Taran Bule and Jimmy Hall. Bule is averaging 14.4 points per game while Hall is averaging 12.7 points per game. On the year, the Hofstra Prides has four players averaging double figures. Defense has been the problem for Hofstra as it has given up close to 78 points per game while only scoring 67 of its own per game. Another aspect SMU might be able to exploit is the turnover problems Hofstra has had early on in the year. Hofstra has been giving the ball up 15.1 times per game. Although Hofstra has given up turnovers, it has also forced 13.9 per game. If SMU hopes to beat Hofstra, the team will have to maintain control of the ball. The Mustangs will look to finish out this next week strong. After this, the team will have two weeks before it takes on Rhode Island and then faces Utah again.
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