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On the fourth floor of Dallas Hall, SMU students gathered to debate the biggest question of this November: Who should be the next Texas Senator? There has not been, and likely will not be, a debate between James Talarico and Ken Paxton. So, Alexander Hamilton Society discussions chair Gavin Hill and SMU debate vice-president Brett...
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Tory Burch gift bags lined rows of chairs in the Jones Grand Atrium as students and guests gathered to hear from one of fashion’s most well-known entrepreneurs. The founder of her namesake global fashion brand, Tory Burch, visited SMU on Wednesday, Oct. 21 for a conversation about entrepreneurship and the importance of supporting women in...
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On Oct. 13, celebrity stylist Michael Phelps visited SMU to speak to Professor Jenny Davis’ styling students. He wore a yellow baseball cap as a reminder to make himself visible in an industry where his job is to make everyone else stand out. The Dallas-based stylist purchased the bright yellow hat on his birthday last...
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Psychologist and bestselling author Lisa Damour spoke in a Tate Lecture at SMU on Oct. 20, addressing students navigating test anxiety, academic pressures and changing relationships. Damour, known for her books Untangled, Under Pressure and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, spoke about adolescent development, anxiety and how these factors affect family well-
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When incoming freshmen arrive at Paul Quinn College, a historically Black university just 15 minutes south of SMU, they receive a mental health screening as part of their onboarding process. Even before they buy books, settle into their dorm or attend their first class, new students attend a summer orientation program where they meet with...
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After another stellar defensive performance against Virginia, the No. 23 SMU Mustangs will face the Cal Golden Bears for the fourth time in history on Oct. 24. The game will be the pair’s second meeting on the Hilltop. Last year, SMU traveled west to Berkeley looking to take down the Bears and reach the ACC...
SMU Look
Sexual violence affects college students nationwide, and universities offer dedicated resources to support those impacted. According to the World Health Organization, approximately one in three women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence by a non-partner during their lifetime. SMU offers a range of r
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The SMU Mustangs defeated the University of Central Arkansas 5-2 in their “Pups at the Pitch” match on Tuesday, Oct. 20, improving their record to 11-0-2. The Mustangs went up early with a 2-0 lead that was quickly matched by the University of Central Arkansas as they tied it 2-2 early in the second half....
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Ten years of service in the U.S. Marines has served SMU senior John Hernandez well in his studies as a management science major, particularly in discipline. But adjustment to campus life hasn’t always been easy for someone who is more than a decade older than most of his classmates. He felt the strict habits of...
SMU Look
Crew launched its second collaboration with ‘47 on Oct. 1 at NorthPark Center. The collection featured sweaters, hats and a rugby shirt. Customers also had the option to customize their purchase with chain-stitch embroidery by Double Vision. This is J. Crew’s second collaboration with ‘47, a premium sportswear brand founded in Boston in 1947. According...
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Although SMU sophomore Xavier Mathis considered himself a creative writer, he couldn’t find the words to express the grief that consumed him after his close friend shot himself in his car. He turned to isolation for comfort, skipping his classes and avoiding the hundreds of worried text messages from friends that appeared on his phone....
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With crayons in hand and their eyes fixed on a coloring page, two students ease into a conversation about their emotions. A graduate student, SMU counselor and student leader guide them to describe their moods through the metaphor of a weather forecast. Students go around the circle using phrases like “partly cloudy” or “heavy thunderstorms”...
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On a stiflingly hot afternoon, the SMU football team prepared to take the field for their first home game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 12. The heat radiated off the field as fans sat in a crowded student section filled with a wave of white dresses and SMU polos. The referee kicked off the...
SMU Look
For Lauren Levi and Malia Nagel, wellness does not stop at food, skin care or beauty products. It extends to something they – and everyone else – use every day: clothes. Levi, a junior at SMU, and Nagel, a sophomore at Stanford, are building Method of Us, an online shopping platform designed to bring greater...
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Snider Plaza’s newest coffee shop describes itself as “a neighborhood stop for thoughtful coffee, quiet details, and a better daily ritual.” But you only need three words to understand what Kilo Coffee is all about: thoughtful, detailed and better. The shop is thoughtful in its precision, using careful measurements to keep drinks consistent. It pays...
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Fall fashion is in full swing – well, at least it should be. It’s after Labor Day, but Dallas is still pushing 100 degrees, which begs the question: What do you wear? While everyone else is pulling out sweaters and boots, Dallas girls are finding ways to make fall trends work without sweating through their...
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Kappa Alpha Theta is officially back at SMU, welcoming a new group of members Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, after being off campus for five years. Theta welcomed 126 new members last week. The front lawn of the Dedman Sciences building, across from the Theta house, was decked out in black and gold as alumnae parents...
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When I think back on my childhood, I have vivid memories of sitting on my grandmother’s couch and watching Dancing with the Stars with her. The show premiered in 2005 and is as old as I am, now in its 35th season. Growing up, I always thought of it as an old-lady show filled with...
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As the fall semester kicks into full swing, no one has time to wrestle with their closet. I’ve found this to be a constant issue. Whether getting ready for class, going out, or heading to the Boulevard, I always feel bored with my closet. Last week I stood in front of my closet packed with...
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Family weekend at SMU is a tradition filled with school spirit, giving students the chance to share Dallas, the SMU campus and the iconic Boulevard with their loved ones. This year, the weekend will also mark the launch of Lucchese’s new partnership with SMU athletics, bringing one of Texas’ most storied Western brands directly to...
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