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All content by Jacquelyn Elias
Culture critic Chris Voguer speaks with SMU TV's Jesse Carr on the arts culture in Dallas. Photo credit: Jesse Carr

SMU Talks speaks to Dallas culture critic

Jacquelyn Elias
November 20, 2017
Emil Cuello scored his first goal of the season off of a free kick. Photo credit: SMU Athletics

No. 11 men’s soccer advances to tournament championship

Jacquelyn Elias
November 11, 2017

An evaluation of SMU’s mental health resources

Jacquelyn Elias
October 13, 2017
Campus-wide power outage closes dining halls, locks students out of buildings

Campus-wide power outage closes dining halls, locks students out of buildings

Jacquelyn Elias
September 6, 2017
Each year, SMU selects a reading to encourage community members as well as SMU first years to read and engage in dialogue. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

‘Evicted’ author addresses community on poverty, housing costs

Jacquelyn Elias
August 31, 2017
Student Foundation put on Perunapalooza, its annual spring festival, to celebrate Peruna's 10th birthday Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

SLIDESHOW: Perunapalooza celebrates Peruna’s 10th birthday with games, food

Jacquelyn Elias
April 12, 2017
Matthew B. Myers announced the new dean of the SMU Cox School of Business. Photo credit: SMU

Cox School announces new dean for next academic year

Jacquelyn Elias
April 6, 2017
Professor Mark Chancey has taught at SMU since 2002, winning many honors such as SMU's "M" Award. Photo credit: Ty Krueger

Mark Chancey recognized by residential staff at HOPE banquet

Jacquelyn Elias
February 10, 2017
Photo credit: Lisa Salinas

Parents of SMU student among dozens detained at DFW airport before expected release on Sunday

Jacquelyn Elias
January 29, 2017
Students counter anti-black fliers found on campus with posters promoting diversity

Students counter anti-black fliers found on campus with posters promoting diversity

Jacquelyn Elias
November 15, 2016
Faculty-in-Resident Dr. Rita Kirk speaks to another Armstrong resident at election night's watch party. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

Armstrong lobby gets loud for election night

Jacquelyn Elias
November 9, 2016
Around 50 residents came down to Cockerel-McIntosh's lobby to watch the election and enjoy Torchy's Tacos. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

Cockrell-McIntosh talks politics and tacos

Jacquelyn Elias
November 8, 2016
Resident Assistants in Virginia Snyder prepare pancakes for Election Night Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

VS cooks up some election pancakes

Jacquelyn Elias
November 8, 2016
INTERACTIVE: Who voted for which candidate?

INTERACTIVE: Who voted for which candidate?

Jacquelyn Elias
November 8, 2016
INTERACTIVE: How many states are needed to win?

INTERACTIVE: How many states are needed to win?

Jacquelyn Elias
November 8, 2016
Facilities has been working to resolve the issue. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

Southeast Area faced gray water outage

Jacquelyn Elias
November 1, 2016
SMU TEDWomen 2016 address women issues, rights

SMU TEDWomen 2016 address women issues, rights

Jacquelyn Elias
October 28, 2016
Dozens of collectible pins from the Fair over the years are displayed, including police badges. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

State Fair of Texas celebrates 130 years with Nelly, fried Jell-O

Jacquelyn Elias
October 20, 2016
Just outside of Hamon Library, this courtyard offers the slight sound of the rushing fountain with the slight buzz of Hillcrest. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

Natural De-stresser: 3 top spots to enjoy nature at SMU

Jacquelyn Elias
October 12, 2016
Photo credit: NELLY Facebook account

PC brings NELLY to campus

Jacquelyn Elias
September 23, 2016
Photo credit: SMU Football Facebook page

White-dressed boulevard, messy win: Mustangs react to Liberty game

Jacquelyn Elias
September 18, 2016
Photo credit: Lucy Brock

LIVE RECAP: Mustangs fall to Baylor, 40-13

Jacquelyn Elias
September 10, 2016
Photo credit: SMU Football Facebook page

Sound Familiar? Mustangs lead early against Baylor

Jacquelyn Elias
September 10, 2016
BREAKING: Student reports on-campus sexual assault in Shuttles Hall

BREAKING: Student reports on-campus sexual assault in Shuttles Hall

Jacquelyn Elias
September 5, 2016
Blue Apollo performs for the mid-sized crowd at Dallas City Limits on Aug. 26. Photo credit: Sam Weber

Mustang Welcome Weeks provide entertainment to integrate SMU community

Jacquelyn Elias
September 1, 2016
Rhonda worked for the grand opening of Steel City Pops. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

It’s the end of construction, kind of

Jacquelyn Elias
August 25, 2016
The Class of 2019 gathers for Candlelight, a Mustang Corral tradition.

It all starts here: move-in and Corral

Jacquelyn Elias
August 15, 2016
Founder Fanny Kerwich climbs to the top of a silk. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

Locals defy gravity in circus school

Jacquelyn Elias
August 5, 2016
Officers lead the family of Officer McCuller down the stairs of McFarlin Auditorium for the military honors ceremony. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

Community celebrates Officer McCullers

Jacquelyn Elias
August 2, 2016
Students and mother report aggravated robbery

Students and mother report aggravated robbery

Jacquelyn Elias
April 17, 2016
Julio poses with Sweet Frog mascots before the first egg hunt. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

Easter bunny shares inner clown

Jacquelyn Elias
March 29, 2016
Students process back into classes after a fire. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

Trashcan fire in Fondren Science disrupts class, causes evacuation

Jacquelyn Elias
March 28, 2016
Platform members including President Turner and Annette Simmons cut the ribbon, signifying the dedication of the new Harold Clark Simmons Hall. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

SMU dedicates an innovative hub for education training

Jacquelyn Elias
February 25, 2016
Over 900 middle school students gathered to brainstorm ways to create the classroom of tomorrow. Photo credit: Kim Cobb

Middle school students act as engineers

Jacquelyn Elias
February 22, 2016
Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

Graphic illustrates winning history of SMU basketball

Jacquelyn Elias
February 10, 2016
Students in Armstrong Commons gather around battery operated lights while waiting for updates on the power outage. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

Southeast area faced power outage Wednesday night

Jacquelyn Elias
February 3, 2016
OIT performs many daily operations to keep the university technology up and running. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

OIT takes strides in technological efficiency in 2016

Jacquelyn Elias
January 29, 2016
Stores offer free cookies on National Cookie Day

Stores offer free cookies on National Cookie Day

Jacquelyn Elias
December 4, 2015
SMU's 'Pets-in-Residence' provide comfort, alleviate homesickness

SMU’s ‘Pets-in-Residence’ provide comfort, alleviate homesickness

Jacquelyn Elias
November 30, 2015
Students competed in the Ways of Knowing robot competition in front of the Laura Lee Blanton building. Photo credit: SMU-in-Taos

Lyle students design, present robots programmed for Ways of Knowing robot competition

Jacquelyn Elias
November 21, 2015
SMU researchers, professors discuss hazard posed by earthquakes

SMU researchers, professors discuss hazard posed by earthquakes

Jacquelyn Elias
November 20, 2015
SMU debate faces success in UCO Debate Tournament

SMU debate faces success in UCO Debate Tournament

Jacquelyn Elias
November 14, 2015
World changers pitch Big iDeas, work to implement business plans

World changers pitch Big iDeas, work to implement business plans

Jacquelyn Elias
November 11, 2015
SMU hosts 2nd Annual Residential College Symposium

SMU hosts 2nd Annual Residential College Symposium

Jacquelyn Elias
October 25, 2015
SMU's IT department speaks about recent power outages

SMU’s IT department speaks about recent power outages

Jacquelyn Elias
October 22, 2015
Students rely on Amazon Prime deliveries

Students rely on Amazon Prime deliveries

Jacquelyn Elias
October 15, 2015
SMU experiences technology issues, outages during Fall Break

SMU experiences technology issues, outages during Fall Break

Jacquelyn Elias
October 13, 2015
The RC Olympics consisted of bubble soccer. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

Commons take no mercy in RC Olympics

Jacquelyn Elias
October 2, 2015
Dr. Phillip Williams and his wife during Homecoming weekend.

SMU alumni reflects on college memories

Jacquelyn Elias
September 28, 2015

Centennial Picnic gives Texas State Fair a run for its money

Jacquelyn Elias
September 27, 2015
(Courtesy of SMU)

Mustangs touch hearts through Stampede of Service

Jacquelyn Elias
September 22, 2015
The SMU Quidditch Team practicing on Dallas Hall Lawn. Photo credit: Jacquelyn Elias

Mustangs flying for the gold: SMU Quidditch team takes on Texas Universities

Jacquelyn Elias
September 21, 2015
SMU Campus Weekly celebrates 100 years of publication

SMU Campus Weekly celebrates 100 years of publication

Jacquelyn Elias
September 10, 2015
A new class represents lost times

A new class represents lost times

Jacquelyn Elias
August 19, 2015
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