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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
All content by Christina Cox
Editor-in-chief gives final farewell

Editor-in-chief gives final farewell

Christina Cox
May 5, 2016
(From left) Co-Auction Chair Jordan Clegg, Philanthropy Chair Mckenna Karnes and Co-Auction Chair Skylar Jayes holding up their record-breaking amount raised for Make-A-Wish North Texas. Photo credit: Facebook

Chi Omega raises more than $125,000 for Make-A-Wish North Texas

Christina Cox
April 27, 2016
Photo credit: Ryan Miller.

Student reports attempted aggravated robbery on-campus, SMUPD increases patrols

Christina Cox
April 21, 2016
The Sound Grenade can be used on hikes and is waterproof. Photo credit: ROBOCOPP

Start-up aims to reinvent personal security devices

Christina Cox
April 16, 2016
The former Lambda Chi Alpha house is the proposed location for the iHouse. Photo credit: Ryan Miller

Students propose SMU Innovation House to take place of former Lambda Chi Alpha House

Christina Cox
April 15, 2016
The National Videogame Museum commissioned a local artist to build the plaster Mario. Photo credit: Christina Cox

National Videogame Museum opens doors in Frisco, partners with Guildhall

Christina Cox
April 14, 2016
UC 2016 proposal passed, changes coming for class of 2020

UC 2016 proposal passed, changes coming for class of 2020

Christina Cox
April 6, 2016
Leaseful used the Snapchat geofilter several times on SMU's campus: on the Quad, in Moody Coliseum when SMU plated UCONN and around the new Residential Commons. Photo credit: Leaseful

Two SMU graduates launch site to ease subleasing woes

Christina Cox
April 4, 2016
The new sStudent Senate Officers (L) Graduate Affairs Mason Potter, Secretary Will Jones, President Blake Rainey and Vice President Nicki Fletcher. Photo credit: Christina Cox

Announcing your 2016-17 Student Senate

Christina Cox
March 24, 2016
Lokal app aims to connect students, inform of events on campus

Lokal app aims to connect students, inform of events on campus

Christina Cox
March 22, 2016
Kevin Delaney, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Quartz, speaks to SMU students at the William O'Neil Lecture in Business Journalism. Photo credit: Christina Cox

Quartz editor-in-chief talks shift in news consumption, news in digital age

Christina Cox
March 2, 2016
Student Senate referendum vote to split vice president role does not pass

Student Senate referendum vote to split vice president role does not pass

Christina Cox
March 1, 2016
The keynote panel of The Entrepreneurial City featuring Trey Bowles, SMU Meadows adjunct professor. Photo credit: Christina Cox

SMU makes impact, participates in 2016 Dallas Festival of Ideas

Christina Cox
February 25, 2016
Jonah Kirby's Fiddler won the pitch competition. Photo credit: Christina Cox

Students pitch their Big iDeas at 2016 Dallas Festival of Ideas

Christina Cox
February 20, 2016
The Daily Campus' list of best Valentine’s Day movies

The Daily Campus’ list of best Valentine’s Day movies

Christina Cox
February 10, 2016
App created by SMU grad aims to simplify person-to-person buying, selling

App created by SMU grad aims to simplify person-to-person buying, selling

Christina Cox
February 8, 2016
Joe Patterson reflects on his SMU memories from over half a century ago. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

The Spirit of SMU: Joe Redwine Patterson shares love of SMU, carries on traditions

Christina Cox
February 4, 2016
Duncan MacFarlane. Photo credit: SMU

Lyle announces new endowed chair to support engineering entrepreneurship

Christina Cox
February 2, 2016
The new Simmons building also holds the Budd Center. Photo credit: Mollie Mayfield

Take a look inside the new Harold Clark Simmons Hall

Christina Cox
January 26, 2016
Student Body Secretary resigns from position

Student Body Secretary resigns from position

Christina Cox
January 26, 2016
It’s finals season, SMU. Here’s where to study.

It’s finals season, SMU. Here’s where to study.

Christina Cox
December 7, 2015
OIT Shared Services creates Academic Technology Governance Council

OIT Shared Services creates Academic Technology Governance Council

Christina Cox
December 1, 2015
Ambassador Kristie Kenney visits Dallas, discusses career in State Department

Ambassador Kristie Kenney visits Dallas, discusses career in State Department

Christina Cox
November 21, 2015
SMU names Pamela D. Anthony vice president for student affairs

SMU names Pamela D. Anthony vice president for student affairs

Christina Cox
November 18, 2015
SMU's Lambda Chi Alpha revises mission, aims to act as national example

SMU’s Lambda Chi Alpha revises mission, aims to act as national example

Christina Cox
November 18, 2015
Mustang EMS President Ryan McKee watches as students practice performing CPR. Photo credit: Christina Cox

Mustang EMS works to certify students, teach life-saving knowledge

Christina Cox
November 17, 2015
Campbell Flemmons marked herself "safe" during the attacks.

SMU students studying abroad in Paris recount experience following terrorist attacks Nov. 13

Christina Cox
November 14, 2015
DNCE shows off unique style at House of Blues

DNCE shows off unique style at House of Blues

Christina Cox
November 11, 2015
Student Senate announces fall semester updates to student body

Student Senate announces fall semester updates to student body

Christina Cox
November 10, 2015
The Royal Concept discuss creating music, performing in the states

The Royal Concept discuss creating music, performing in the states

Christina Cox
November 3, 2015
Cox School of Business experiencing flooding due to rainfall

Cox School of Business experiencing flooding due to rainfall

Christina Cox
October 23, 2015
Global Student Entrepreneur Awards to come to SMU's campus Nov. 16

Global Student Entrepreneur Awards to come to SMU’s campus Nov. 16

Christina Cox
October 20, 2015
University Provost candidate Steven C. Currall. Photo credit: University of California, Davis

SMU announces Steven C. Currall as third provost candidate

Christina Cox
October 20, 2015
Grad feels ‘exploited,’ SMU apologetic after website mislabels her and friends as ‘African and Middle Eastern Studies’ students

Grad feels ‘exploited,’ SMU apologetic after website mislabels her and friends as ‘African and Middle Eastern Studies’ students

Christina Cox
October 15, 2015
SMU announces Michele G. Wheatly as second provost candidate

SMU announces Michele G. Wheatly as second provost candidate

Christina Cox
October 7, 2015
The Wind and the Wave performed to a crowd at the House of Blues in Dallas. Photo credit: Christina Cox

The Wind and The Wave amaze Dallas crowd

Christina Cox
October 7, 2015
Dean David Chard (Courtesy of SMU)

SMU names Dean David Chard as first provost candidate

Christina Cox
September 30, 2015
Queen and King candidates riding on floats in the Homecoming Parade (Courtesy of SMU)

Coming home: A look back at one of SMU’s oldest traditions

Christina Cox
September 24, 2015
Members of SMU's administration at one of the many SMU groundbreakings with the SMU Unbridled Campaign. Photo credit: SMU

SMU reins in $1 billion in ‘Unbridled’ campaign

Christina Cox
September 24, 2015
Peace Corps National Director visits Dallas, speaks on Let Girls Learn Initiative

Peace Corps National Director visits Dallas, speaks on Let Girls Learn Initiative

Christina Cox
September 23, 2015
An SMU Police Officer stands near his police vehicle outside the George Bush Presidential Library on SMU's campus. Photo credit: Ryan Miller

New Texas law requires transparency in private university police departments

Christina Cox
September 2, 2015
Student reports on-campus assault

Student reports on-campus assault

Christina Cox
August 27, 2015
(Courtesy of SMU ONE28)

‘There’s no place like SMU:’ Students participate in annual One28 Snowball Fight

Christina Cox
August 26, 2015
The SMU Feral Cats have called this campus their home for 10 years. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

SMU finds solution to Feral Cat issue

Christina Cox
August 19, 2015
OE2C move to Shared Services brings staff changes, eliminations

OE2C move to Shared Services brings staff changes, eliminations

Christina Cox
August 19, 2015

BREAKING: Suspicious package reported outside Fondren Library, no threat found

Christina Cox
August 17, 2015

BREAKING: Suspicious package reported outside Fondren Library, no threat found

Christina Cox
August 17, 2015
Pixar shines again in latest film

Pixar shines again in latest film

Christina Cox
July 6, 2015
AARO leaders share friendship, love of SMU with CW editors

AARO leaders share friendship, love of SMU with CW editors

Christina Cox
July 5, 2015
OE2C continues work, implementation during summer months

OE2C continues work, implementation during summer months

Christina Cox
July 5, 2015
'The Daily Campus' announces format, frequency changes for its 100th year

‘The Daily Campus’ announces format, frequency changes for its 100th year

Christina Cox
May 5, 2015
Photo credit: Christina Cox

Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk brings those touched by suicide together

Christina Cox
April 26, 2015
'Turner Fountain Garden' hoax

‘Turner Fountain Garden’ hoax

Christina Cox
April 25, 2015
‘The Hunting Ground:’ a poignant look at the growing problem of sexual assault on U.S. college campuses

‘The Hunting Ground:’ a poignant look at the growing problem of sexual assault on U.S. college campuses

Christina Cox
April 25, 2015
Junior Jacob Conway named Student Trustee to SMU's governing board

Junior Jacob Conway named Student Trustee to SMU’s governing board

Christina Cox
April 23, 2015
More than a thousand people to participate in AFSP overnight walk to fight suicide

More than a thousand people to participate in AFSP overnight walk to fight suicide

Christina Cox
April 21, 2015
SMU creates Greek Life Diversity Task Force

SMU creates Greek Life Diversity Task Force

Christina Cox
April 14, 2015
Students celebrate Global Brigades Week

Students celebrate Global Brigades Week

Christina Cox
April 14, 2015
OE2C savings to fund University-wide Fellowship Initiative

OE2C savings to fund University-wide Fellowship Initiative

Christina Cox
April 5, 2015
In defense of my journalism degree

In defense of my journalism degree

Christina Cox
March 26, 2015
Courtesy of SMU

Dallas community celebrates historic gift to SMU

Christina Cox
March 24, 2015
Michio Kaku. (Courtesy of SMU)

BREAKING: Tuesday’s Tate Lecture postponed

Christina Cox
March 23, 2015
Courtesy of SMU

SMU receives $45 million from Meadows Foundation

Christina Cox
March 23, 2015
SMU begins search for next Provost

SMU begins search for next Provost

Christina Cox
March 17, 2015
Procurement Initiative projected to save SMU up to $1 million annually

Procurement Initiative projected to save SMU up to $1 million annually

Christina Cox
March 15, 2015
In May 1999, then Governor George W. Bush gives the address at SMU’s Universitywide Commencement ceremony. (Courtesy of SMU)

BREAKING: Former President George W. Bush to speak at May Commencement

Christina Cox
March 3, 2015
Manuel Familiar spotting SMU climber Kyle Douglas. (Courtesy of Mary Adger)

Climbers face the heights in 10th annual Pony Pulldown Competition

Christina Cox
February 26, 2015
Provost Paul Ludden. (Courtesy of SMU)

BREAKING: Provost Paul Ludden to step down this June

Christina Cox
February 23, 2015
Turner asks for sensitivity in light of staff changes

Turner asks for sensitivity in light of staff changes

Christina Cox
February 19, 2015
The Roaming Gnome gets ready to take the plunge into an SMU fountain. Photo credit: Christina Cox

The DC spends five minutes with the Roaming Gnome

Christina Cox
February 15, 2015
OE2C's IT team begins work to reduce costs

OE2C’s IT team begins work to reduce costs

Christina Cox
February 8, 2015
AEPi members Austin Marks, Hunter Rice and Lance Barnard. Photo credit: Ryan Miller

New kids on the block: AEPi joins SMU’s Interfraternity Council

Christina Cox
February 3, 2015
John Attanasio. (Courtesy of SMU)

BREAKING: SMU law professor arrested on prostitution charges

Christina Cox
February 1, 2015
The Sign Room's new location near the 24-hour entrance by the post office. Photo credit: Ryan Miller

Student Center Sign Room moved due to ventilation concerns

Christina Cox
February 1, 2015
One student injured after heated intramural game

One student injured after heated intramural game

Christina Cox
January 29, 2015
OE2C implements newest travel management company

OE2C implements newest travel management company

Christina Cox
January 29, 2015

SMU reflects, remembers the liberation of Auschwitz

Christina Cox
January 27, 2015
Robin Roberts. (Courtesy of SMU)

Tate Lecture featuring Robin Roberts postponed

Christina Cox
January 26, 2015
Provost Paul Ludden up for job at Marquette University

Provost Paul Ludden up for job at Marquette University

Christina Cox
January 25, 2015
OE2C begins work on Procurement initiative to cut printing costs

OE2C begins work on Procurement initiative to cut printing costs

Christina Cox
January 22, 2015
Simmons honors education advocates with Luminary Awards

Simmons honors education advocates with Luminary Awards

Christina Cox
January 22, 2015
Photo courtesy of Daniela Huebner.

Dear SMU, unplug for the day

Christina Cox
January 22, 2015
SMU community celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy

SMU community celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

Christina Cox
January 20, 2015
Courtesy of leadershipwithsass.com

How to stick to that New Year’s resolution

Christina Cox
January 15, 2015

SMU responds to budget cut speculations

Christina Cox
December 7, 2014
The official groundbreaking. Photo credit: Christina Cox

SMU breaks ground on Dr. Bob Smith Health Center

Christina Cox
December 5, 2014
Students launch helpful software

Students launch helpful software

Christina Cox
December 5, 2014
(Courtesy of worktolive.info)

Surviving the dreaded finals week all-nighter

Christina Cox
December 4, 2014

OE2C announces possible travel management companies

Christina Cox
November 30, 2014
(Courtesy of iTunes)

Damien Rice amazes in latest album

Christina Cox
November 20, 2014

OE2C announces staff layoffs will begin January

Christina Cox
November 20, 2014
Connor Burrell. (Courtesy of SMU Aware)

BREAKING: SMU student found

Christina Cox
November 20, 2014
The price of staying fit

The price of staying fit

Christina Cox
November 16, 2014
(Courtesy of Kyle Cantrell)

“I’m coming home”: Homecoming impresses, brings alumni from all around

Christina Cox
November 16, 2014

Students speak out about the emergency blue light phones

Christina Cox
November 13, 2014
Patricia Davis. (Courtesy of LinkedIn)

Former SMU professor settles lawsuit

Christina Cox
November 9, 2014

Faculty Senate discusses UC, Capital Campaign

Christina Cox
November 6, 2014
Former SMU employee convicted for possession of child pornography

Former SMU employee convicted for possession of child pornography

Christina Cox
November 4, 2014
Julie Wiksten. (Courtesy of SMU)

Wiksten appointed associate vice president for operational excellence for OE2C

Christina Cox
October 30, 2014
(Courtesy of youredm.com)

“Please don’t stop the music”: Eight alternatives to Spotify

Christina Cox
October 28, 2014
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