Zataari refugee camp house displaced Syrians
“I was shot in my stomach. Seven bullets. I was a civilian at a checkpoint, and they said, ‘This checkpoint is freed by the rebellion, it’s all right.’ And I … Read More
Author: Katelyn Gough
Residential Commons to be dedicated Friday
SMU’s new Residential Commons complex will be dedicated Friday. The newest $146 million addition to SMU residential life is the largest capital project in SMU history and will house an … Read More
SMU among 55 universities questioned on sexual assault policy
Southern Methodist University is one of 55 American colleges and universities under federal investigation regarding its handling of sexual abuse reports under Title IX policies. The Department of Education … Read More
Campus women get political
It’s no secret that women are a minority in politics. According to the Center for American Women and Politics, only 18.5 percent of the House seats are held by females, … Read More
Student named Truman Scholar
SMU junior Rahfin Faruk was announced as a 2014 Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation scholar Wednesday. He was selected as one of 59 students nation-wide to receive a $30,000 scholarship … Read More
Holding on-air media accountable
A large majority of Americans are informed about what’s going on directly — and only — by what’s seen on the news. In the past month, this has meant Americans … Read More
SMU Senate votes in favor of LGBT seat after 10 years of defeat, awaits student majority
CORRECTION (March 26, 2014): We neglected to mention the contribution of Senate Parliamentarian Christopher Cornell. He was one of the authors of the final bill. We regret the error. SMU Student … Read More
Student body officer candidates announced
Candidates for Student Senate leadership became official last night. Incumbent Student Body President Ramon Trespalacios will be running for re-election. He faces competition from Mia Kim. Monica Finnegan, Chase Harker … Read More
The importance of sick days
I was knocked out by bronchitis last week, and all but gave up on participation within the human race Saturday through Wednesday. As I can imagine would be the … Read More
Dedman Law gets new Dean
Jennifer M. Collins, graduate of Yale and Harvard universities and current vice provost of Wake Forest University, will join SMU this summer as the new Judge James Noel Dean of … Read More