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The Daily Campus
The Independent Voice of Southern Methodist University Since 1915

The Daily Campus
The Independent Voice of Southern Methodist University Since 1915

The Daily Campus
Adriana Rao

Adriana Rao, Layout and Design Editor

As layout and design editor of The Daily Campus, Adriana oversees the visual presentation and creative direction of each issue. She designs the page layout, selects photos and ensures the final product reflects the stories and spirit of the SMU community. Adriana is a junior majoring in English and journalism with a minor in history.

All content by Adriana Rao
SMU Rang performs a Bollywood dance for the South Asian Student Association's annual Diwali party on Dallas Hall Lawn on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

[Photo] A Festival of Lights and belonging: Diwali illuminates the SMU campus

Jenna Carnine, Social Media Editor
November 9, 2025
Mustang and Hurricane fans cheer for their respective teams outside of the ACC Huddle set on Dallas Hall Lawn on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

SMU’s historic Homecoming told through photos

Chloe Casdorph and Adriana Rao
November 5, 2025
SMU’s Student Foundation hosts a spooky Rock the Vote in Gerald Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas, on Oct. 27, 2025.

SMU kicks off homecoming week with a spooky Rock the Vote

Chloe Casdorph and Adriana Rao
October 28, 2025
Members of Tri-Delta and Phi Delta Sigma cheer for their Homecoming court candidates at Rock the Vote on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

Tri-Delta and Phi Delta Theta Homecoming court candidates, Sarah Kaye and Springer Favor answer questions about themselves at Rock the Vote on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

Kappa Kappa Gamma and Sigma Alpha Episolon Homecoming Court candidates, Pascale Ricketts and Michael Cohen.

Members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority hold up the hand sign for their organization at Rock the Vote on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

SMU Spirit performs at Rock the Vote on Monday Oct. 27, 2025.

Members of the sorority Alpha Gamma pose for a photo at Rock the Vote on Monday Oct. 27, 2025.

Members of Tri-Delta and Phi Delta Sigma cheer for their Homecoming court candidates at Rock the Vote on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

SMU Spirit cheers for their Homecoming court candidates at Rock the Vote on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

Members of Alpha Chi Omega cheer for the Homecoming court candidate at Rock the vote on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

Members of the Association of Black Students cheer for their Homecoming court candidates at Rock the Vote on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

Head Men's Basketball coach Andrew Enfield talks about the upcoming men's basketball season at Rock the Vote on Monday Oct. 27, 2025.

SMU Provost Rachel Mersey gives a speech about SMU spirit at Rock the Vote on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

Student Foundation Homecoming Chair Tyler Welch begins the festivities at Rock the Vote on Monday Oct. 27, 2025.

SMU Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. K.C. Mmeje gives a speech about SMU spirit during Homecoming week at the Rock the Vote on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

Student Foundation President Peter Harris hypes up the crowd at Rock the Vote on Monday Oct. 27, 2025.

Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Campus, Melanie Jackson, interviews NBC senior White House correspondent Garrett Haake on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

[Photo] NBC News’ Garrett Haake on the president and the press

Melanie Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2025
Junior guard TK Pitts jumps to catch the ball during a game against the Pittsburgh Panthers in Moody Coliseum.

[Photo] Women’s basketball 2-3 in ACC play after loss against Pitt

Kennedy Hardeman, General Assignment Reporter
February 11, 2025
Collin Allred gives his concensus speech at his watch party in Dallas, Texas, on November 5, 2024.

[Photo] Allred congratulates Cruz on winning the U.S. Senate seat

November 5, 2024
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