FRIDAY High 106, Low 68 SATURDAY High 90, Low 64 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 VOLUME 98 ISSUE 11 FIRST COPY FREE, ADDITIONAL COPIES 50 CENTS First-year Meadows students from a variety of disciplines are taking a course that is preparing them for today’s market as artists. Titled the “First-Year Arts Community Experience (FACE),” students are learning what it means to be a successful artist. Students can all agree they are given the same orientation survival tools about learning how to navigate through college, what classes to take and how to live well with others, but what about how to be successful after college? “I know you just got here but you have only four years to plan for that career. Start planning your exit strategy, you might want to take one course on branding,” José Bowen, dean of SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, said. With over 30 years of experience from jazz performance to his travels across the globe Dean José Bowen takes the role as lead instructor. The mandatory FACE class is not focused on hours and hours of practice but rather preparing the future artists for the real world. The students are learning how to be their own manager, public relations officer, CEO and how to market themselves to get hired. “You have to stand out because it is a tough business. Most arts schools don’t talk about jobs they talk about the craft. You are here to learn and be good at your craft but also be good at promoting yourself. You need to have both,” Bowen said. Dean Bowen also introduces a new learning style into the classroom. After recently publishing his new book titled Teaching Naked. The inverted style engages the students through discussions. These interactions, between professors and students, make students critical thinkers. Assistant professor Rita Men has taken the new style into her classroom as well. The teaching style uses technology in a strategic way, outside of the classroom. When students INSIDE Lumen opens new restaurant PAGE 2 No words for ‘The Words’ PAGE 4 Boulevard pointers PAGE 6 Special sports pullout inside PAGE 7 Courtesy of AP Bill Clinton spoke to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mustangs jump into DNC politics KATELYN GOUGH Contributing Writer [email protected]The Democratic Party took its turn in the political spotlight at this week’s national convention. And once again, members of the SMU community were right in the middle of it. “This is the major leagues,” communication studies professor Rita Kirk said. Kirk accompanied research partner professor Dan Schill and several undergrad students to Charlotte this week as a part of Hilltop on the Hill, a program for students interested in careers in politics. The students — interning with the same CNN programs as those at the Republican National Convention last week had the opportunity to see what Kirk calls a “rally of the faithful.” Kirk says students witnessed firsthand the Democratic volley to last week’s Republican convention. “How do they rally the delegates, what messages do they send them back with?” Kirk said. “This is really the kickoff of the fall campaign.” According to the Romney campaign, the Obama administration has a lot to prove after four years. For a real change, Romney called for Americans to elect a real leader. But Obama supporters said that a desire for “change” shouldn’t take priority over the “American Dream.” “We all understand that freedom isn’t free. What Romney and Ryan don’t understand is that neither is opportunity,” San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro said Tuesday. “We have to invest in it.” Castro emphasized the necessity of “a country where everybody pays their fair share” and is offered equal opportunity—especially when it comes to education. First Lady Michelle Obama also echoed those sentiments Tuesday night. She focused on Americans valuing “everyone’s contribution” and treating “everyone with respect.” “When you work hard and walk through that doorway of opportunity, you do not slam it behind you. You reach back and you give other folks the same chances,” she said. SMU political science professor Cal Jillson says conventions are critical during the election cycle. “The campaigns and parties are very careful to figure out what [their] message is going to be,” Jillson said. “It’s an opportunity to speak to that part of the country that’s paying attention and try to establish your claims, your arguments.” The Democratic Party made its message clear, defining America’s need for a unified country that will “invest” today for the sake of lasting prosperity in the future. Former President Bill Clinton did not shy away from evaluating Obama’s impact over the last four years Wednesday night. He knows it could be a long road to prosperity. “For more than 200 years, through every crisis, we’ve always come out stronger than we went in,” Clinton said. “And we will again as long as we do it together.” Obama accepted his party’s nomination in his own address Thursday night. The week’s focus on earning what one receives through dedication and hard work resonated with many in the SMU community. SMU College Democrats President Michael Wilburn hopes the convention will inspire university students to explore their political interests. “They’re good messages,” Wilburn said. “We [should] keep the opportunities the same for everybody.” Sophomore Sarah Mowery hopes to bring some of those messages back to SMU after interning at the convention. “It’s just been really interesting and educational to see how these people work and how they handle themselves,” Mowery said. “This week has been unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It’s absolutely surreal.” DISCOURSE SIDNEY HOLLINGSWORTH/The Daily Campus SMU’s debate team hosted a public debate on energy on in the Hillcrest Foundation Amphitheater. Debaters take sides on fossil fuels Two coaches from the SMU debate team alongside director of debate and chair of the communications studies program Ben Voth, held a public debate at the Hillcrest Foundation Amphitheater in the back of Caruth Hall on Tuesday evening. The purpose of the debate was to present the two sides of an issue being talked about by many American economists and environmentalists: Should America produce fossil fuels domestically or make the transition to renewable resources. Coach Tim Glass, who argued the affirmative, said that fossil fuel production within the United States is a good idea based on four main principles: fossil fuels are the leading source of energy today, the transition to renewable energy is inevitable but not yet obtainable, fossil fuel production must be used for specific and clearly defined reasons. Lastly, it’s preferable to produce domestically rather than relying on other countries. Glass also believes that drilling on our own soil creates jobs for the American people and will in turn build the U.S. economy. “More research, more development, better systems — that’s more jobs, that’s more investment, that’s better for the economy,” Glass said. In arguing against fossil fuel production in the United States, coach Lauren Sabino posed questions about the sustainability of the jobs that Glass mentioned as well as the extreme dangers that the American people could face if there were to be drilling on our shores. “A transition to renewable energy is inevitable,” Sabino said. “If we begin to drill in the U.S. and eventually transition to renewable energy, all of the people that got jobs in domestic energy production will automatically be out of jobs once we transition.” Sabino said that the energy that the United States could produce is not readily usable and it would be very expensive to fund the resources needed to convert the domestic fossil fuels into a usable form of energy. The process of obtaining the fossil fuels is incredibly dangerous in itself. “Fracking, transporting tar sands through pipelines and drilling underwater are all extremely dangerous,” Sabino BEIONNY MICKLES Contributing Writer [email protected]See ENERGY page 5 DISCOURSE FUNDRAISING LEAH JOHNSON Contributing Writer [email protected]SIDNEY HOLLINGSWORTH/The Daily Campus President Turner spoke on the Second Century Campaign on Wednesday in Dedman Recreational Center. Faculty, staff give to SMU SMU faculty and staff promoted improvements in student life, academic excellence and overall campus experience at the fourth annual Second Century Campaign kickoff event Wednesday afternoon. The Second Century Campaign has included projects that have awarded more students scholarships, recruited noteworthy professors and improved Mustang Band Hall. Many more projects are scheduled for this year. Almost 250 faculty and staff attended the two-hour Olympic- themed event. President R. Gerald Turner offered remarks around 4 p.m. The crowd enjoyed a variety of activities and games including a create-your-own button booth, ring toss, darts, indoor archery and basketball. On the other side of the Dedman basketball courts (where the event was located), the faculty and staff could sit and enjoy refreshments and finger foods such as fruit, carnival-style pretzels dipped in cheese or mustard, cookies and more. Project Coordinator Jasmine Efrussy came with the Project, Planning and Construction Department. “[I had] lots of fun,” Efrussy said, sporting a gold medal around her neck. Efrussy said she and her entire See DONATIONS page 5 Only on the Hilltop Meadows’ dean teaches first years PARMINDER DEO Associate A&E Editor [email protected]MICHAEL DANSER/The Daily Campus Dean José Bowen teaches a class in Owens Fine Arts Center for first-years. SeeVALUE page 3
Transcript
FRIDAYHigh 106, Low 68
SATURDAYHigh 90, Low 64
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
VOLUME 98ISSUE 11
FIRST COPY FREE,ADDITIONAL COPIES 50 CENTS
First-year Meadows students from a variety of disciplines are taking a course that is preparing them for today’s market as artists. Titled the “First-Year Arts Community Experience (FACE),” students are learning what it means to be a successful artist.
Students can all agree they are given the same orientation survival tools about learning how to navigate through college, what classes to take and how to live well with others, but what about how to be successful after college?
“I know you just got here but you have only four years to plan for that career. Start planning your exit strategy, you might want to take one course on branding,” José Bowen, dean of SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, said.
With over 30 years of experience from jazz performance to his travels across the globe Dean José Bowen takes the role as lead instructor.
The mandatory FACE class is not focused on hours and hours of practice but rather preparing the
future artists for the real world. The students are learning how to be their own manager, public relations officer, CEO and how to market themselves to get hired.
“You have to stand out because it is a tough business. Most arts schools don’t talk about jobs they talk about the craft. You are here to learn and be good at your craft but also be good at promoting yourself. You need to have both,” Bowen said.
Dean Bowen also introduces a new learning style into the classroom. After recently
publishing his new book titled Teaching Naked.
The inverted style engages the students through discussions. These interactions, between professors and students, make students critical thinkers.
Assistant professor Rita Men has taken the new style into her classroom as well. The teaching style uses technology in a strategic way, outside of the classroom. When students
INSIDE
Lumen opens new restaurant PAGE 2
No words for ‘The Words’ PAGE 4
Boulevard pointers PAGE 6
Special sports pullout inside
PAGE 7
Courtesy of AP
Bill Clinton spoke to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Democratic Party took its turn in the political spotlight at this week’s national convention. And once again, members of the SMU community were right in the middle of it.
“This is the major leagues,” communication studies professor Rita Kirk said.
Kirk accompanied research partner professor Dan Schill and several undergrad students to Charlotte this week as a part of Hilltop on the Hill, a program for students interested in careers in politics.
The students — interning with the same CNN programs as those at the Republican National Convention last week had the opportunity to see what Kirk calls a “rally of the faithful.”
Kirk says students witnessed firsthand the Democratic volley to last week’s Republican convention.
“How do they rally the delegates, what messages do they
send them back with?” Kirk said. “This is really the kickoff of the fall campaign.”
According to the Romney campaign, the Obama administration has a lot to prove after four years.
For a real change, Romney called for Americans to elect a real leader. But Obama supporters said that a desire for “change” shouldn’t take priority over the “American Dream.”
“We all understand that freedom isn’t free. What Romney and Ryan don’t understand is that neither is opportunity,” San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro said Tuesday. “We have to invest in it.”
Castro emphasized the necessity of “a country where everybody pays their fair share” and is offered equal opportunity—especially when it comes to education.
First Lady Michelle Obama also echoed those sentiments Tuesday night. She focused on Americans valuing “everyone’s contribution” and treating “everyone with respect.”
“When you work hard and walk through that doorway of opportunity, you do not slam it behind you. You reach back and you give other folks the same chances,” she said.
SMU political science professor Cal Jillson says conventions are critical during the election cycle.
“The campaigns and parties are very careful to figure out what [their] message is going to be,” Jillson said.
“It’s an opportunity to speak to that part of the country that’s paying attention and try to establish your claims, your arguments.”
The Democratic Party made its message clear, defining America’s need for a unified country that will “invest” today for the sake of lasting prosperity in the future.
Former President Bill Clinton did not shy away from evaluating Obama’s impact over the last four years Wednesday night. He knows it could be a long road to prosperity.
“For more than 200 years, through every crisis, we’ve always come out stronger than we went
in,” Clinton said. “And we will again as long as
we do it together.”Obama accepted his party’s
nomination in his own address Thursday night.
The week’s focus on earning what one receives through dedication and hard work resonated with many in the SMU community.
SMU College Democrats President Michael Wilburn hopes the convention will inspire university students to explore their political interests.
“They’re good messages,” Wilburn said. “We [should] keep the opportunities the same for everybody.”
Sophomore Sarah Mowery hopes to bring some of those messages back to SMU after interning at the convention.
“It’s just been really interesting and educational to see how these people work and how they handle themselves,” Mowery said.
“This week has been unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It’s absolute ly surreal.”
DISCOURSE
SIDNEY HOLLINGSWORTH/The Daily Campus
SMU’s debate team hosted a public debate on energy on in the Hillcrest Foundation Amphitheater.
Debaters take sides on fossil fuels
Two coaches from the SMU debate team alongside director of debate and chair of the communications studies program Ben Voth, held a public debate at the Hillcrest Foundation Amphitheater in the back of Caruth Hall on Tuesday evening.
The purpose of the debate was to present the two sides of an issue being talked about by many American economists and environmentalists: Should America produce fossil fuels domestically or make the transition to renewable resources.
Coach Tim Glass, who argued the affirmative, said that fossil fuel production within the United States is a good idea based on four main principles: fossil fuels are the leading source of energy today, the transition to renewable energy is inevitable but not yet obtainable, fossil fuel production must be used for specific and clearly defined reasons.
Lastly, it’s preferable to produce domestically rather than relying on other countries.
Glass also believes that drilling on our own soil creates jobs for the American people and will in turn build the U.S. economy.
“More research, more development, better systems — that’s more jobs, that’s more investment, that’s better for the economy,” Glass said.
In arguing against fossil fuel production in the United States, coach Lauren Sabino posed questions about the sustainability of the jobs that Glass mentioned as well as the extreme dangers that the American people could face if there were to be drilling on our shores.
“A transition to renewable energy is inevitable,” Sabino said. “If we begin to drill in the U.S. and eventually transition to renewable energy, all of the people that got jobs in domestic energy production will automatically be out of jobs once we transition.”
Sabino said that the energy that the United States could produce is not readily usable and it would be very expensive to fund the resources needed to convert the domestic fossil fuels into a usable form of energy. The process of obtaining the fossil fuels is incredibly dangerous in itself.
“Fracking, transporting tar sands through pipelines and drilling underwater are all extremely dangerous,” Sabino
President Turner spoke on the Second Century Campaign on Wednesday in Dedman Recreational Center.
Faculty, staff give to SMU
SMU faculty and staff promoted improvements in student life, academic excellence and overall campus experience at the fourth annual Second Century Campaign kickoff event Wednesday afternoon.
The Second Century Campaign has included projects that have awarded more students scholarships, recruited noteworthy professors and improved Mustang
Band Hall. Many more projects are scheduled for this year.
Almost 250 faculty and staff attended the two-hour Olympic-themed event. President R. Gerald Turner offered remarks around 4 p.m.
The crowd enjoyed a variety of activities and games including a create-your-own button booth, ring toss, darts, indoor archery and basketball.
On the other side of the Dedman basketball courts (where the event was located), the faculty
and staff could sit and enjoy refreshments and finger foods such as fruit, carnival-style pretzels dipped in cheese or mustard, cookies and more.
Project Coordinator Jasmine Efrussy came with the Project, Planning and Construction Department.
“[I had] lots of fun,” Efrussy said, sporting a gold medal around her neck.
Efrussy said she and her entire
See DONATIONS page 5
Only on the HilltopMeadows’ dean teaches first yearsPARMINDER DEOAssociate A&E Editor
Dean José Bowen teaches a class in Owens Fine Arts Center for first-years.
See VALUE page 3
Police Reports
September 512:44 p.m. Theft. SMU Bookstore/Barnes and Noble. A staff mem-ber reported the theft of three math books. Open
1:00 p.m. Theft. Boaz Lot. A student reported the theft of his bicycle from the bicycle rack at this location. Open.
Campus Events
FRIDAYSeptember 7
SATURDAYSeptember 8
SUNDAYSeptember 9
MGC Showcase at 6:30 p.m. in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Ballroom.
Park ‘N Party at 9 p.m. in Binkley Parking Garage.
Renaissance Technology in Print Exhibit all day in the Hawn Gallery of Hamon Arts Library.
Early Methodists and Their Books all day in Bridwell Library.
Drawing From the Masters from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Meadows Museum.
Books in the Jewish Tradition all day in Bridwell Library.
HEALTH WeDNeSDAY n JANUArY 18, 2012 The Daily Campus
September 6
12:03 a.m. Fire Alarm/Posses-sion of Marijuana/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Possession of Alcohol by a Minor/Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Kappa Sigma House. Officers and UPFD responded to this location after the fire alarm system was activated. A student was referred to the conduct officer for having marijuana, drug paraphernalia and alcohol in his room. He was also referred for underage drinking. Closed.
2:16 p.m. Theft. Einstein Bagel’s outside tables/Cox School of Business. A student reported her cell phone was stolen at this location. Open.
9:12 a.m. Public Intoxication. Off Campus/Baylor Campus-Waco. Baylor University Police reported they arrested an SMU student for being intoxicated in public on 09/02/2012. Closed.
The burger has been an American staple for years. The classic meal has typically consisted of a basic hamburger — a beef patty sandwiched between two sesame buns and enhanced with cheese, tomatoes and lettuce. Rather than simply having the option of plain or with cheese, foodies can now enjoy multiple renditions of the classic meal. Check out the recipe below for a savory and mouth-watering burger creation!
Triple smoke burger
Ingredients:1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced chipotle in adobo, including some sauce,
divided8 bacon slices
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (not lean)
2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
1 large red onion, cut into 4 (1/2-inch) thick rounds, each
stuck with a wooden pick 1 avocado, quartered
lengthwise, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/3-inch thick
Hotel Lumen opened its much-anticipated restaurant, The Front Room: A Park Cities Diner, on Monday and it’s quickly gaining recognition as a Dallas hotspot. The diner-inspired restaurant features a modern American menu with an innovative take on diner classics.
And to portray the theme, The Front Room is literally a long, diner-shaped room.
Unlike an ordinary diner, the restaurant offers a list of wines by the glass and a wide selection of cocktails, ranging in price from $9 to $12. Also unique is Executive
Chef Scott Townsend’s use of locally grown organic ingredients in all of his dishes.
The delicious selections for breakfast, lunch, and dinner include a variety of salads, pastas, sandwiches, fish, and meats that do not disappoint.
Breakfast items include breakfast sandwiches such as the panini which consists of scrambled eggs, prosciutto, tomatoes, gruyere and sourdough bread. Another option is the bacon taco consisting of scrambled eggs, pecan smoked bacon, cheddar cheese and a flour tortilla.
The breakfast menu also includes dishes such as fresh pastries, various egg dishes, fruit,
cereals and yogurts. The lunch menu offers a wide
variety of favorites such as the ultimate comfort food — mac and cheese, and the all American favorite — burger and steak fries.
The dinner menu also incorporates a few “gourmet,” yet still traditional, fish and meat plates. For both lunch and dinner, The Front Room serves its signature “HP Baskets”, accompanied by sides of coleslaw and fries, and your choice of fried chicken, Louisiana shrimp, fresh fish or BBQ ribs.
A variety of cocktails are available, ranging from coffee-based drinks, fresh pressed juices and specialty cocktails such as the “SMU Mustang Sally” (Hangar
One Lime Vodka, housemade lime sorbet, Licor 43, fresh mint and fresh ginger served up and garnished with grated nutmeg).
To complement the tasty eats, The Front Room has a quaint and charming atmosphere. The mid-century design includes a courtyard patio that overlooks the SMU campus.
The casual vibe of The Front Room paired with the modern décor, savory food and reasonable prices makes it the ideal spot to grab a meal at anytime of the day.
So whether you are studying or playing hard to work up that appetite — reward yourself with a memorable, all-American meal.
the Front room: A park cities Diner is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Lumen.SIDNeY HOLLINGSWOrtH/the Daily campus
Game day is Saturday and that means relocating your car.
All vehicles must be moved from the following locations:
Meadows Garage and surface lot•Theology lot•South Quad parking lot•Peyton Parkway Dyer Court (next to •Umphrey Lee)Binkley Avenue (between Airline Road •and Dublin Street)Binkley Garage (EXIT only after 3 •p.m.)Moody Garage (EXIT only after 5 •p.m.)
Towing will begin by 11 p.m. on Friday in all locations except Binkley Garage where towing will begin at 5:30 p.m.
As indicated on the left, vehicles must move from red areas to green areas.
If towed, an $80 relocation fee will be added to your SMU account. Approximately 60 cars are towed each year during the first home game.
“We hope to set a new record low this season and avoid any issues this week,” Associate Athletic Director Brad Sutton said.
arrive to class they are expected to participate in conversations with each other about what they have learned.
“In my Global Communication class, I asked students to lead a discussion seminar each week. One of the requirements is that they need to be creative in the format,” Rita Men, assistant professor of communication Studies, said.
“The students use technology to prepare their discussion materials outside of the classroom.
And when they come to class, it is only face-to-face interactions and discussions. I will be sitting among the students guiding and participating in
their discussions.”The FACE class features
guest-speakers that have real-world experience that provide insight into how to be a successful artist. Students are learning how to sell themselves through a variety of exercises.
Creating elevator pitches, their own websites and being provided with resources they can use outside of the classroom are just a few helping make the new line of artists marketable.
“We want to be the only art school in the country with a hundred percent employment [rate],” Bowen said.
“We want to be distinguished where our arts students get jobs. The artist is the product but you
are also the sales manager.”Artists today must not only
be masters of their art but be able to articulate how their art will be making a difference.
This is what makes art relevant and creates effective artists that can make a living.
SMU is one of the only schools in the nation that offers an arts entrepreneurship and arts management minors preparing artists for the job market.
These minors give students the opportunity to learn the financial and management side of the arts and nonprofit work. The minors can help supplement artists who intend to work for themselves and for galleries.
VALUE: Meadows attempts to increase graduate readiness
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ARTS The Daily Campus FRIDAY n SEPTEMBER 7, 20124COMEDY
‘Bachelorette’ falters at the altarCourtesy of the Weinstein Company
Isla Fisher, Lizzy Caplan and Kirsten Dunst in the Sundance Film Festival stand-out Bachelorette. The film follows a trio of friends who reunite at a wedding.
If there was ever a case for Hollywood’s need for great casting directors, Bachelorette would be a key piece of evidence.
Marred with a weak story, Bachelorette’s saving grace is the film’s charming cast, particuarly with Kirsten Dunst as Regan.
It’s not often that casting directors get mentioned in reviews,
but Bachelorette’s Jennifer Euston deserves a printed ovation.
The aforementioned marred storyline follows three reunited high school “queen bees” who congregate in New York City for their “not-so-queen bee” (played by Rebel Wilson) friend’s wedding.
Isla Fisher plays Katie, an airy thirty-something who, when it comes to substance abuse, never says no.
Alongside Fisher’s Katie
are Lizzy Caplan as Gena and Kirsten Dunst as Regan.
Gena is lost. With seemingly no direction in life, Gena gets through each day through a mixture of mean faces and cocaine.
And then there is Regan. Dunst shines as the Blackberry yielding, bad tempered maid of honor.
The three characters find themselves between a rock and a hard place after ripping the bride’s wedding dress just hours before she is set to walk down the aisle.
This event acts a catalyst that sends the three friends desperately scrambling around New York City in seach of tailor.
Of course, a la The Hangover, the bridesmaids end up finding more than just a tailor in their search to fix the ripped dress.
Bachelorette’s biggest problem exists in its writing.
The film’s screenwriter, Leslye Headland, crafts jokes that fall flat and ulimately leave the audience wanting more. CRITIC’S CORnER
‘The Words’ in one word: No
There’s not much one can say about Bradley Cooper’s newest movie, The Words.
Cooper plays Rory Jansen, a stuggling writer who stumbles upon a literary masterpiece in an antique shop in France.
Jansen steals the story word for word and becomes an overnight success in the process.
As far as the story goes, that would be about it.
However, the film’s director, Brian Klugman takes an artistic risk (that ultimately does not pay off) and crafts a layered storyline that follows the original author of Jansen’s stolen book and Dennis Quaid as an author as well.
Quaid’s character is the movie’s most mysterious in
the film. Is he an older Rory Jansen? Or just a pedantic author who is telling Rory’s story? Unfortunately, as the movie’s end credits roll, none of these questions are answered.
Cooper does a formidable job playing Jansen. However, the role is better suited for actors like James Franco or Ewan McGregor.
The Words’ best aspect is the World War II storyline that the stolen manuscript revolves around.
Packed with emotional arcs, the story follows a head-over-heels couple who seperate after losing their child.
If only the entire movie was dedicated to this storyline.
Zoe Saldana’s turn as Jansen’s wife Dora is a great platform to show the under-worked actress’ onscreen abilities.
However, whichever way you slice it, The Words just doesn’t work.
Pure French cinema comes to the Angelika in the form of Chicken with Plums. The film opens Friday. Check out the review on Monday.
Courtesy of the Serena Films
Bradley Cooper as Rory Jansen in the literary film The Words.
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said. “Fracking not only causes earthquakes but it contaminates the groundwater. Drilling under the ocean causes oil spills that are down so deep that we can’t flood them in time so they just spill and spill for months.”
Before the coaches gave their concluding arguments, Voth encouraged members of the audience to give their opinions on the subject.
Junior Brie Strickland said that she’s in favor of offshore drilling because petroleum is one of the leading trading assets in the global market and America should produce its own.
“I think that something that’s
really important for America to have is independence,” Strickland said. “We don’t want to depend on anyone for anything.”
Katie Siegner, who has recently graduated from Middlebury College and is now working for an environmentalist organization called Green Core Co., said that she agrees with Sabino because she thinks that the quicker Americans can transition away from fossil fuels the better.
Siegner says that the transition to clean energy is more urgent than a lot of people think.
“It’s pretty urgent,” Siegner said. There are graphs that show that there can be two degrees
Celsius of warming in global temperatures before irreversible impacts happen and we’ve already warmed the globe one degree Celsius.”
“It’s pretty terrifying. We need to not only stop exploration we need to roll back the usage of fossil fuels. “
Voth ended the debate by allowing the members of the audience to cast their votes on a ballot and he extended the invitation to students to come to SMU debate team meetings which are held on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in Umphre Lee room 247.
They did not, however, declare a winner.
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ENErgY: Pros and cons with alternative, traditional forms of power
EMPLOYERS
The Hegi Family Career Development Center hosted an event on Thursday to prepare Southern Methodist University students for their quest to find internships and jobs.
Career Prep Day happens every semester right before the Career Fair. The event is filled with different programs covering many different career needs and allows students, of any major, to acquire useful information in a short period of time.
“The goal of Career Prep Day is to equip students with the necessary career skills to make them successful in their future career goals during and after college,” Allison Dupuis, a career coach at the SMU Hegi Family Career Development Center, said.
Over 100 Students filled the lower level of Hughes-Trigg Student Center, where students signed in and then participated in the different events.
Darin Ford, director of the SMU Hegi Family Career Development Center, said. “There is something for everyone: resume critiques, networking with the top alumni-employers in the area, how to be successful at the career
fair, social media and professional branding training.”
The six different workshops and booths emphasized the importance of “what employers expect from their candidates,” Dupuis said.
Regina James-Dorsey, assistant director of Hegi Family Career Development Center, said “At the Resumania workshop students check in and according to their major are sent to a certain employer, and for 15 minutes the employers offers advice on how to build their resume and make themselves competitive for the job market.”
Along with the Resumania workshop, students also participated in the Career Fair Success workshop, Work Abroad panel and Speed Networking workshop.
Students who may find the Career and Internship Fair intimidating attended the Career Fair Success workshop to learn the ins and outs.
The Work Abroad panel was for students interested in interning or working abroad. The panel offered valuable information about different employers international experience and provided different networking opportunities for obtaining international jobs.
Students had the opportunity
to practice their professional networking skills with professional volunteers at the Speed Networking workshop.
Along with the workshops, there were two booths that students visited.
One was the LinkedIn booth where students could take a professional photo for their LinkedIn profile, register for LinkedIn and learn how LinkedIn could be valuable when searching for jobs.
The Social Media Services booth helped students understand the power of social media as a resource for searching for careers and networking. The booth offered students the opportunity to learn about LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Student’s benefit greatly from each event by recognizing the importance of building a strong resume and acquiring strong networking skills, which are two important tools in finding an internship or job opportunity.
“Students will leave Career Prep Day with a better understanding of how to talk about their experiences, what employers expect from their candidates, and an increased level of confidence. Some students might even leave with a new connection and maybe a future career opportunity,” Dupuis said.
Recruiters, employers, faculty, staff and students attended Career Prep Day, an event hosted by the Hegi Family Career Development Center.
Career Prep Day equips students with job pointers
department personally donate to the cause in hopes of building a “bigger [and] better SMU.”
New campaign committee member Susie Holland also appreciated the kickoff event. Holland works in Caldwell-Simmons’ Applied Physiology & Wellness and Educational Leadership departments. The Simmons School of Education has contributed the most to the campaign.
“[It is] great to have an event that kicks off the campaign. The goal is participation, not about how much money [is given]. SMU has been good to us [so] we should
give back,” Holland said.Halfway through the event,
President Turner and other speakers updated faculty and staff on the campaign’s progress.
The campaign’s overall goal is to raise $750 million by 2015. SMU has already raised $631 million.
The money raised will be used to improve SMU’s academic programs, research initiatives and general infrastructure.
Last year, 57 percent of faculty donated to the campaign, nearly double that of other university campaigns.
Turner recognized SMU departments and schools
that have contributed the most money. Legal Affairs, Student Affairs, Business and Finance lead in department donations. Caldwell-Simmons School of Education, Dedman School of Law and Perkins School of Theology lead in school donations.
Assistant to Vice President of Student Affairs Carol Harder expressed excitement for the future of SMU. She is also a 16-year donor to the campaign.
“[The improvements in SMU] have caused me to stay here at SMU. It’s hard to walk away. I should have retired a long time ago,” Harder said.
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Dallas Hall, the oldest building at SMU, used to be a launching ground for the Mustang Band’s march to football games.SIDNEY HOLLINGSWORTH/The Daily Campus
The Mustang Band will march from Dallas Hall to Ford Stadium when SMU plays SFA on Saturday.
Mustang Band will revive traditionStudent Senate, the Mustang
Band and the University Task Force on Athletics are reviving one of SMU’s greatest game day traditions, which is tentatively called The Mustang March.
At 6:10 p.m. on Saturday’s
game against Stephen F. Austin approximately 50 minutes before kickoff, the Mustang Band will begin a march from the steps of Dallas Hall all the way to the game.
Student Body President Alex
Mace believes this tradition will increase student spirit.
“I think one of the things I want to focus on, especially with our move to the Big East, is spirit and tradition. It is a great way to engage everyone on campus.” Mace said.
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In a time that has brought numerous new coaches to the hilltop, SMU women’s soccer is now also welcoming a new coach this season.
They join the men’s basketball team, who hired Larry Brown in mid-April, as the two teams to have new coaches this year.Chris Petrucelli is beginning his first year as head women’s soccer coach.
Before coming to SMU, Petrucelli spent 12 years as the head coach at Texas and eight at Notre Dame. He is eighth in NCAA career wins compiling 342, including victories with SMU this season against Oral Roberts and Arkansas.
Petrucelli is not really sure what to expect from the team this year, but he does have confidence in his girls.
“This is a process of figuring out who we are, what we are. I don’t know how good we can be, but I know these girls believe we can be pretty good,” Petrucelli said.
After having success at Texas and Notre Dame, Petrucelli will certainly try to incorporate much of what he did at the past universities at SMU.
“You learn a lot of things as time goes along that can be useful wherever you go. Every place has its own environment. The most important thing is to play to your strengths, figure out what will work here and try to limit your weaknesses as much as you can,” Petrucelli said.
He has only been around roughly three months but Petrucelli already feels right at home in the SMU community. He is a father of two sons and a daughter.
“I have a daughter on the team that wanted to come here, I also have a son that wants to be on the men’s team next year, so family was definitely a huge reason I came to SMU,” Petrucelli said.
He certainly feels SMU is the right place for him. Petrucelli said that he was looking for a place where he can be successful and enjoy living.
These were the two major keys
factors in his decision to come to SMU. He also sees similarities in the style of school between here and Notre Dame.
Petrucelli described the area surrounding SMU as being urban but once you step on the campus it is definitely not urban. This is similar to Notre Dame for him, a more rural school, in the sense that both are smaller private schools, which he likes.
As for the all-important move to the Big East, Petrucelli was beaming when he talked about the impending move set to take place at the beginning of next season.
“I’m excited about it, I spent some time there when I was at Notre Dame. Soccer is an important part of that conference and it will be nice to be a part of it again,” Petrucelli said.
Mallory Baum, a senior midfielder and team captain, has already noticed the positive impact this new coach will have on this team.
“We’re lucky to get [Petrucelli] this year, bringing his experience from all levels to help us. He has worked with several different teams and knows how to deal with wins and losses in a way that makes us want to play harder and better,” Baum said.
“His knowledge of the game and our recovery needs makes us confident he can lead us to the next level.”
With Petrucelli’s impressive track record of making programs successful, in the coming years, starting this year, there is excitement and hope following this team.
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The collar is now a v-neck instead of the classic crew-cut. Nike has called this the Flywire collar.
Nike uses a mesh called ‘chain-maille’ in both the pants and jerseys to allow maximum breathability without sacrificing movement.
The uniforms are tighter than Adidas previous versions in order to easily display holding calls.
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After a weekend in Waco, Texas experiencing the unfamiliar “tailgating” and a tough loss, Mustangs fans are excited to kick off the season Boulevarding on their home turf.
“I have been looking forward to Boulevarding since the first day of school,” junior Liz Blumberg said.
Boulevarding has been part of SMU’s tradition since 2000, when the Gerald J. Ford Stadium opened for the Mustangs’ first home game against the University of Kansas.
According to SMU President R. Gerald Turner, the idea for the Boulevard came from “The Grove” at the University of Mississippi, where he served as chancellor until 1995.
“[Boulevard] origins really
are from Ole Miss, but that’s fine. All of the unique aspects of it have truly made it SMU’s,” President Turner said in an SMU athletics video.
Preparations for the Boulevard usually begin at the beginning of the week, guaranteeing perfection for a Saturday game.
And once those first tents go up around campus, so does students anticipation.
“I’m so excited for the first home game,” junior Amie Hazama said. “Boulevards are always my favorite events of the fall.”
SMU’s Boulevard was recently chosen by Southern Living as one of the South’s top 20 tailgates and this was before adding its newest attraction, “The Corral.”
The Corral is an air-conditioned tent at the north end of Bishop Boulevard, featuring ten 52-inch high-definition TVs, food and drinks.
A ticket into the game is a ticket into The Corral.
The Corral will open at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, and close at 6:30 p.m., just in time for fans to make the march to Ford Stadium for the Mustangs’ 7 p.m. game against 1-0 Stephen F. Austin.
Southern Living categorized
SMU as a “Style Setter” tailgate, falling under the category that, “from sundresses to cake stands,... showcase[s] true splendor on the grass,” according to the magazine.
Compared to other universities where school spirit t-shirts and blue jeans are the norm, at SMU
sundresses and sports coats are Boulevarding staples.
“I love how everyone looks so classy at games, so I make sure to look [for an outfit] at Nordstrom first” freshman Jamie O’Donnell, said.
Shopping for Boulevarding dresses does not just start at the
beginning of schoo,; it is in the minds of SMU female students from the end of one season to the beginning of the next.
For some, finding the perfect dress for Boulevarding is a top priority.
“Shopping for white dresses during the summer is easier
because the selection is much greater,” O’Donnell said.
What also sets SMU’s pre-game apart from others is that Boulevarding does not take place in a mundane parking lot, but along the most beautiful, eloquent section of SMU — up and down the oak-tree-lined
Bishop Boulevard. Fans spread from the beginning
of the boulevard at Mockingbird Lane all the way north to Dallas Hall and Hughes Trigg.
The Boulevard attracts crowds of all ages from Boulevard babies, to alumni from years past.
“I enjoy the games more now
than I did as a student,” Michelle Ray, class of 1988 and season ticket holder, said. “It makes me so proud of my alma mater and I love seeing and feeling the Mustang Spirit on game day.”
It is hard to find a typical hotdog on the Boulevard.
Rather, more complex smells of handmade burgers infused with peppers and cheese, quail legs wrapped in bacon and jalapeno bratwurst fill the air.
“We get 80 pounds of food and cook it all,” sophomore Andy Buck, a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, said.
The Boulevard will be full of fans hungry for food, fun and a victory Saturday Sept. 8 as the Mustangs take on SFA in their first home game.
As the white dresses, sports coats, air-conditioned tents and endless supply of food and beverage prove — SMU does not tailgate, we Boulevard.
junior Amie Hazama
Boulevards are always my favorite events of the Fall.“ ”
Back to the BoulevardAir-conditioned tents, impressive home schedule enhance an old tradition
Peruna was named after a popular alcohol-laced over-the-counter medicine called “Peruna Tonic.”
In 2012, Peruna ranked No. 2 among the Bleacher Report’s college football’s top 10 live mascots, behind UGA’s bulldog but four places ahead of famous Texas mascot Bevo.
Peruna VI had the longest tenure of any mascot, 21 years.
Peruna has been the official mascot of SMU since 1932 when he stood only 28 inches high. Since then he has present at every home football game. Peruna VIII not only initiated the playing field at Ford Stadium, but also led the Mustang Band in President George Bush’s inauguration parade. The nine versions of Peruna have included two mares and seven stallions. Peruna is the only mascot to have killed another — the Fordham Ram wandered too close during a game and died instantly from a kick to the head.
“At least it’s not two guys dressed in a costume.” — Brandy Alvarez, Italian professor
“The image of seeing a live horse run across the field invokes a sense of pride, I think.” — sophomore Sofia Weir
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Peruna walks the Boulevard before every home game, giving fans a chance to snap a souvenir photo.SIDNEY HOLLINGSWORTH/The Daily Campus
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SMU comes off a disappointing and physical loss to the Baylor Bears, but returns home to a friendlier opponent: the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. The home opener should be a tune-up game for when Texas A&M visits the Mustangs Sept. 15,
but the question remains who will come out on top? — Billy Embody
The 2012-13 SMU football season is gearing up to be the largest yet.
With ticket sales through the roof, the SMU Athletic Department has been forced to make some major adjustments.
For the upcoming home games against Texas A&M and TCU, SMU will be adding 3,500 new seats to accommodate the additional ticket sales.
Season ticket sales are at their highest since 1985, showing a 35 percent increase since last year alone.
Construction will begin Sept.
9, after the home opener against Stephen F. Austin, and will last through Thursday, Sept. 13.
SMU has contracted American Grandstands, Inc. for the job, a company who has previously worked with Dallas Raceway and Texas A&M International.
The additional seats will be divided into four new sections, 22 row deep, which will be installed on the flat areas on both sides of the video board.
The grassy hill will remain open despite the new additions.
A similar situation was presented during the most recent Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium in 2011, where 13,000 temporary seats were installed at the venue to accommodate increased ticket sales.
As a result, 1,250 were displaced during the event after several sections of temporary seating were deemed unsafe before the game.
The SMU Athletics department has taken the necessary precautions to make sure this situation will not be repeated at Ford Stadium.
“We have received the approval from University Park fire marshal and chief building official and have required stamped drawings from a third-party engineer to ensure that the construction is sound,” Brad Sutton, the Associate Athletic Director for SMU, said.
The stamped drawings are certifications that the construction will not collapse or fail under the
stress of full capacity.Tbe increased crowd brings
concerns about parking and traffic on game day.
“We will be providing more police officers and signage to assist with the ingress and egress of campus. Fans can even buy parking passes online and reserve a spot,” Sutton said.
“As always, the easiest way to access the stadium is to ride the DART rail and either walk or catch one of our shuttle buses from Mockingbird Station to the stadium.”
Sutton said that ticket sales have been “brisk” and “we believe Mustangs fans will be out in force.”
Ford stadium requires more seats for A&M, TCU games
Who’s got the edge?
Prediction: Gilbert regains his high school form, working out the kinks from last week for a balanced but productive day from the Mustangs offense. SMU wins, 42-10.
In Garrett Gilbert’s first game as the Mustangs starter, he was inconsistent but showed flashes that he will live up to the expectations Mustangs fans have for the former Gatorade Player of the Year. Gilbert hit a few big plays and spread the ball around the field pretty well, hitting seven different receivers. He had a few miscues, making a few errant throws and throwing a pass behind Derek Thompson that resulted in an interception. Gilbert did not look spectacular by any means, but after playing in his first game in almost a year, Gilbert still has plenty of games to step up for the Mustangs.
Stephen F. Austin [SFA]
quarterback Brady Attaway performed extremely well in the Lumberjacks season opener against Southwestern Oklahoma that resulted in him being named the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Attaway completed 21 passes for 354 yards and three touchdowns. The junior quarterback is a solid starter, who is surrounded by great playmakers at SFA.EDGE: SMU
There is a difference in FBS quarterbacks and FCS quarterbacks. Gilbert has the talent to lead the Mustangs to a big day anytime he steps on the field.
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GARRETT GILBERT vS BRADY ATTAWAYMargus Hunt has become a
legend on SMU’s campus for his ability to swat field goals as well as his 6 feet 8 inch frame, but in the opener against Baylor, Hunt was manhandled. Hunt had two tackles, zero sacks and not one big play for the Mustangs defense that so desperately needed one. Hunt will need to perform like he did against Pittsburgh in the BBVA Compass Bowl this season if the Mustangs defense is to be successful. Hunt has the talent, but will need to play more physical and more aggressive to really shine.
A 6-6, 234 pound defensive end, Willie Jefferson, is a scary threat for the Lumberjacks defense. Jefferson
racked up 15 sacks in his first year playing for the Lumberjacks after transferring from Baylor. Jefferson also scored two touchdowns off of interceptions and even returned one the length of the field for a touchdown. The NFL could come calling for Jefferson if he, like Hunt, polishes his craft a little more, but this senior defensive end could easily cause problems for the Mustangs. EDGE: SFA
Jefferson is a freak of nature. Not many players transition from receiver to defensive end. While Hunt is a freak in his own right, he is still not polished as a defensive end. Jefferson’s speed will be tough for SMU to handle.
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SMU senior receiver Darius Johnson had a ho-hum game against Baylor with nine receptions, averaging six yards a catch. SMU’s offense is at its best when Johnson is explosive and the Biletnikoff Award Watch List receiver needs to regain his 2011 form fast. Johnson dropped a pass on the goal line last week that resulted in an interception and then fumbled later in the game, which resulted in a touchdown. He did not return to the game apparently suffering from concussion symptoms.
Cordell Roberson is a big-play threat and one of the key cogs in
the offense for the Lumberjacks. As a sophomore, Roberson was a second-team FCS Sports Network All-American after hauling in 16 touchdowns. Roberson regressed a little in 2011, but still managed to be named First-Team All-Southland Conference after 63 catches for 794 yards.EDGE: SMU
While Darius had a rough opener, he has performed in some of SMU’s biggest games. Roberson isn’t far behind in talent, but Johnson’s speed will be deadly against the SFA defense.
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Senior running back Zach Line performed against Baylor just as Mustangs expected him to.
Line rushed for 135 yards on 25 carries, which resulted in Line averaging over five yards a carry.
Line did not score a touchdown, but that was due in part to red zone problems that plagued the Mustangs last week.
Expect a similar performance from Line this week, but with some touchdowns.
Last year was the last time Line faced an FCS opponent, Line scored five times against Northwestern State.
After being a backup last year,
sophomore Gus Johnson broke out for SFA last week in their season opener with 107 yards on 10 carries and two touchdowns.
Johnson’s 10 plus yards per carry was impressive, even against an overmatched opponent.
The Lumberjacks have a balanced attack that produced over 500 yards of offense in their opener.EDGE: SMU
Zach Line ranked seventh nationally in rushing last year with 122 yards per game.
Line just rushed for 135. If Line improves off of his 2011 campaign, that is just scary.
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As a native East Texan, I should be a complete football fanatic.
There is no exaggeration in the stereotype of stadium stands packed every Friday night with frenzied high school football fans.
Win or lose, rain or snow, the team can always count on a big turnout from the community.
Personally, I have no strong sentiments for football. I would even venture to say that I’m slightly repulsed by
the sport. I can’t find much appeal in men mauling each other for the
purpose of getting a ball from point A to point B. The whole game is just a massive surge of testosterone so
naturally, I cannot identify. I gave in to my culture for three exhausting years by joining
my junior high and high school cheerleading squads. If anything, it was wonderful acting experience. I never had
any true excitement for scoring a touchdown, and I really didn’t care if the defense held ‘em or not.
I would like to think that I had the crowd fooled by my false enthusiasm, but after being referred to as the “morbid cheerleader,” I knew the jig was up.
My attitude toward this Saturday’s game, however, is a whole different story.
When I first found out that we were playing Stephen F. Austin on our turf for our first home game, the barbaric man inside of me made an appearance.
My negativity in regards to football is nothing compared to my loathing of SFA, which just so happens to be located in my beloved hometown of Nacogdoches, Texas.
I also spent an entire year of my life attending SFA, which seemed like a jail to me.
Not that there is anything wrong with SFA. It is a perfectly pleasant school in a beautiful part of Texas.
It just isn’t SMU, which is where my heart has been since I was in the sixth grade.
Basically, it is vital that we crush the Lumberjacks. Without any real knowledge of the quality of our football
team, I have been talking up the slaughter of this weekend’s game since July.
After our loss to Baylor, morale has dropped, but we must renew our spirit! I am certain that after a day of boulevarding the team and crowd will be pumped up and ready to go, but just to be safe, let’s start the cheering early!
Rah rah ree! Kick ‘em in the knee! Rah rah rass! Kick ‘em in the – well, you know. My first game as a Mustang is sure to be exciting no matter
what the outcome, but my competitive side is burning for a victory.
In case readers want to put a face to my name, just look for the raging lunatic in the stands.
There will not be a more crazed fan than this football-hater on Saturday. Go ‘Stangs!
Trevor is a sophomore majoring in journalism. She can be reached at [email protected].
Team spirit trumps dislike of football
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Democratic National Convention misses on several key points
The Democratic National Convention [DNC], up to this point, has been largely a joke in comparison the Republican National Convention [RNC]. The RNC had focused on a positive message, the DNC has been largely negative so far.
Tuesday’s high point was first lady Michelle Obama, who gave a mostly positive speech, but the lead-ups to her speech could not say the same. Gov. Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island used the opportunity to talk about how extremist the Republican Party, which just nominated Mitt “The Massachusetts moderate” Romney, had become and why he had to leave it.
Tuesday also saw “Rising Democratic star” Mayor Julian Castro of San Antonio, who Democrats hoped would use the opportunity to position himself as the next Obama. Obama famously entered the national spotlight following a keynote address at the 2004 convention.
But Castro squandered this opportunity when he started to use his position to attack the Republicans on everything under the sun, a far cry from the post-
partisan message of Obama’s 2004 address.
Wednesday saw speeches from Sandra Fluke, who attacked the GOP for wanting to take away her birth control. There was also Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren, who doubled down on her patented “You didn’t get there on your own” philosophy and reminded us that corporations can’t dance. Thank you for the reminder, Mrs. Warren.
The message of women’s rights that the Democrats are unwisely doubling down on this year was then contradicted by a speech from Costco CEO Jim Sinegal, who is currently the target of a class action lawsuit alleging gender discrimination in hiring practices. Bill Clinton doesn’t really help on women’s rights messages either.
Bill Clinton was certainly the best speech on Wednesday, but he was preceded by a group of people who were still bitter that Mitt Romney fired them nearly twenty years ago. One of them wasn’t even fired by Mitt Romney, he was a union organizer who negotiated on behalf of the steelworkers in the plant that Bain closed during Romney’s tenure.
All three of the speakers made sure to point out that they understood and supported the idea
of creative destruction, except in the particular case in which they were involved, apparently.
The prime-time RNC speakers last week had a largely positive message, talking about why we should elect Romney. The DNC speakers have largely focused not on why to give Obama a second term, but why to deny Romney a first one.
And no discussion of the DNC would be complete without a examination of the floor fight regarding the inclusion of “God” and the declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in the party platform this year. Initially, neither God nor Jerusalem were included in the platform for the first time in history. After this became newsworthy, Democrats tried to put it back on the platform. Such a move required a two- thirds majority of delegates to vote in favor, which was determined by the noise levels of the crowd. However, it was clear to anyone who listened to the crowd that the delegates were either equally split or leaning slightly against the motion.
After the convention chair listened to the vote three times, and the noise levels did not change significantly in either direction, it was determined that the two-thirds majority was indeed there. There
was visible anger among a large group of the delegates in response to this power play, particularly by the group of Arab Americans represented at the convention.
The rules change was spun by DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz as being at the request of the president, but this seems unlikely. When the White House was asked in July which city they considered the capital of Israel, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, they refused to give a definitive answer, simply saying “Our position has not changed” when no previous position was ever made clear.
Wasserman-Schultz also denied that there was any discord over the rules change, but many members in the press called her out on this. Future interviews on this subject have been cancelled.
The convention is supposed to be a call to arms for the party and an invitation to independents to vote for them in November, but needless distractions like the floor fight on Wednesday, and the videos of Democrats booing “God” and “Jerusalem” certainly doesn’t accomplish either one of those goals.
Keene is a junior majoring in political science, economics, and public policy.
This coming weekend marks a very important date on the SMU calendar. This Saturday, the SMU Mustangs football team will be trampling all over the Stephen F. Austin [SFA] Lumberjacks.
This can be kind of intimidating for freshmen or others who haven’t been to a game before, so I thought it might be useful to provide some helpful hints to make the most of your game day experience here on the Hilltop.
First, go explore the Boulevard. As a freshman, it might be intimidating not having a set group to tailgate with on
game day. Wander around the Boulevard and introduce yourself to people at tents that you don’t know. It is a great way to meet new fans and friends. If you need further convincing, remember that people are often eager to give away free food on the Boulevard.
Second, find Peruna and take a photo with him. Peruna loves meeting fellow Mustang fans. Just remember what I told some of you at AARO: Don’t call him cute and don’t wear purple around him. Peruna is SMU’s one and only mascot and is the embodiment of school spirit. He will be hanging around the boulevard a little bit before kickoff.
Third, join the parade and
march to the stadium! About an hour before kick off, Peruna leads the Mustang Band, cheerleaders, dancers and fans down the Boulevard to the stadium. Join in the parade and head to the stadium to grab a good seat and prepare for the game.
The fourth piece of advice seems kind of silly, but it is still very important. Go to the game. The game is the whole reason people Boulevard for several hours. Going to an SMU game is one of the best parts of college life. I have been going to Mustang football games for 21 years and have no intention of stopping any time soon.
The final piece of advice I can give to you is to stay until the end of the game. Even though
the Mustangs will be winning by several touchdowns by the fourth quarter on Saturday, stay in your seat and keep on cheering.
Some of the best game day traditions happen at the end of the game. Help shake the bleachers when the band plays. Sing “Varsity” with the football team. Listen to the band’s post-game concert where they bust out some awesome jazz music, Shantytown and much more.
I hope that all these tips help to enhance your game day experience. College football is my favorite part of the fall, and hopefully it will become yours as well.
Ray is a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.
