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Peruna himself was at the event.

Student Musician Used COVID to Refine her Skills

The Daily Campus
October 6, 2022

Student Organizations Return to Normal After COVID

The Daily Campus
September 29, 2022
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NPR Host, News Anchor, and New York Times Columnist Speak about Faith and the Media at SMU Panel

The Daily Campus
April 14, 2022
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OPINION: Supplemental Learning Platforms Can Help Pull Texas out of Education Deficit

The Daily Campus
March 7, 2022
SMU provides ways for Mustangs to help Ukraine

SMU provides ways for Mustangs to help Ukraine

The Daily Campus
March 6, 2022
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OPEN LETTER: Reinstate the Mask Mandate

The Daily Campus
January 19, 2022
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GUEST ESSAY: Encouragement for 2022 – Guiding Quotes and Life Advice

The Daily Campus
January 19, 2022
Founding director of the Meadows Museum William B. Jordan and Algur H. Meadows. Photo credit: SMU

Art is Long and Life is Short – The History Behind SMU’s Meadows Museum

The Daily Campus
January 6, 2022
Located off I-30 and I-75, The Cottages at Hickory Crossing provide 430-square-foot tiny homes to Dallas’ most vulnerable homeless population. Photo credit: Audrey McClure

Can Tiny Homes Help Solve the Housing Crisis in North Texas?

The Daily Campus
December 17, 2021
Photo credit: Audrey McClure

Stop Stressing and Start Listening: The Science Behind Listening to Music While Studying.

The Daily Campus
November 29, 2021
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OPEN LETTER: Keep the Masks

The Daily Campus
September 30, 2021
The SMU homecoming parade is an annual tradition.

Your Guide to SMU Homecoming Week

The Daily Campus
September 27, 2021
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GUEST ESSAY: From the Mental Hospital to the World

The Daily Campus
September 8, 2021
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OPEN LETTER: Human Rights Council to Conditionally Participate in Homecoming, Still More Work to be Done

The Daily Campus
August 30, 2021
Class of COVID 2021: SMU Seniors Graduate on the Heels of Pandemic

Class of COVID 2021: SMU Seniors Graduate on the Heels of Pandemic

The Daily Campus
May 14, 2021
Human Rights Council at the Homecoming Parade Photo credit: Student Foundation

OPEN LETTER: Human Rights Council and Student Foundation Homecoming Resolution

The Daily Campus
May 10, 2021
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Wade Glover: Vice President Platform

The Daily Campus
April 6, 2021
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Alex Fassnacht: Vice President Platform

The Daily Campus
April 5, 2021

SMU Student Media Recognized with 16 Statewide Awards

The Daily Campus and Audrey Mcclure
April 5, 2021
Asian Council's student leaders Hannah Sheard and Kaitlyn Lee speak candidly about their experiences as Asian-Americans and call for change at a vigil held two days after six Asian-American women were killed in a shooting by a white man who "had a bad day" according to Georgia police. The event promoted greater conversations about racism and violence against the Asian American community, which has only worsened with the xenophobia of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo credit: Ash Thye

OPEN LETTER: A Call for Solidarity Against AAPI Violence and Discrimination

The Daily Campus
March 23, 2021
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OPEN LETTER: Students should have the choice to pass/fail their fall 2020 courses

The Daily Campus
December 4, 2020
The Fall 2020 Stampede (first-year orientation) was switched to an online event last-minute. Stampede groups bonded, then, through outdoor lawn games and meals. In the MHPS Quad, students combined orientation with the outdoor bonding by watching the Kickoff livestream from their phones and from park benches. Photo credit: Ash Thye

OPINION: Students Deserve Dedicated Time to Care for Their Well-being

The Daily Campus
December 3, 2020
Candidates for Homecoming Royalty stand near the 50-yard line during halftime of the SMU Homecoming football game. Photo credit: Student Foundation

OPEN LETTER: Human Rights Council Demands More Inclusion, Diversity for Homecoming

The Daily Campus
December 1, 2020
A still photo of Dallas Hall during Homecoming Week. Photo credit: Malvina Fahel

Commentary: An International Student’s Advice on Transitioning to SMU

The Daily Campus
October 30, 2020
Photo credit: Ash Thye

How Can SMU Slow the Spread of COVID? Look to PerunaPalooza

The Daily Campus
September 11, 2020
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SENATE ELECTIONS: Aisha Aslam on Inclusiveness on Campus and Transparency with Students

The Daily Campus
September 8, 2020
Photo credit: College Health Alliance of Texas

OPEN LETTER: Student Leaders from Texas Universities Urge Compliance for COVID-19 Safety Protocols

The Daily Campus
August 31, 2020
Photo credit: Audrey McClure

OPINION: Clarifying the Stakes: One Student’s Experience with COVID-19

The Daily Campus
August 31, 2020
Photo credit: Audrey McClure

OPINION: Now Is Not The Time To Be Selfish — The Problems With A Return to Campus

The Daily Campus
July 8, 2020
First five Black graduates from SMU Photo credit: SMU

OPINION: Why SMU is not Exempt from the Black Lives Matter Movement

The Daily Campus
June 29, 2020
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OPINION: The Fight For the Future Starts at the Top

The Daily Campus
June 29, 2020
OPEN LETTER: Demands From The Black Law Students Association

OPEN LETTER: Demands From The Black Law Students Association

The Daily Campus
June 25, 2020
Signs in the Laura Lee Blanton building direct foot-traffic for optimal social-distancing. Photo credit: Audrey McClure

Faculty Senate President Speaks Out: SMU ‘does not believe that the threat of COVID-19 is lethal’

The Daily Campus
June 21, 2020
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EDITORIAL: When Players Become Trophies, Humanity Becomes a Liability

The Daily Campus
June 20, 2020
Images of students from the 1969 Rotunda Yearbook Photo credit: Audrey McClure & SMU Arichives

Open Letter To Black SMU Students: Black Alumni Stand By You

The Daily Campus
June 9, 2020
Protestors in Downtown Plano Photo credit: Audrey McClure

OPINION: Why It Matters that President Turner Says “Black Lives Matter”

The Daily Campus
June 8, 2020
George Floyd protestors in Dallas on Monday June 1. Photo credit: Asher Thye

REFLECTION: “Just Tell the Truth” About Race in America

The Daily Campus
June 2, 2020
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The Coronavirus Chronicles: Students Document the Pandemic

The Daily Campus
May 13, 2020
Pooja with her sorority sisters at the SLG New Member Presentation Fall 2019, during her senior year. Photo credit: Pooja Tewari

CLASS OF COVID: Pooja Tewari

The Daily Campus
April 21, 2020
Molly Patrick Photo credit: Molly Patrick

OPINION: Why Molly Patrick should be Student Body President

The Daily Campus
April 7, 2020
Lexxi Clinton (left) and Austin Hickle (right) Photo credit: Audrey McClure

EDITORIAL: Daily Campus Endorses Lexxi Clinton and Austin Hickle for Student Senate

The Daily Campus
April 7, 2020
Lexxi Clinton's Campaign Poster Photo credit: Lexxi Clinton

SENATE ELECTIONS: Lexxi Clinton on Improving Transfer and International AARO

The Daily Campus
April 6, 2020
Issac Owens Pierre

SENATE ELECTIONS: Isaac Owens Pierre on Campus Dining and Accessibility

The Daily Campus
April 3, 2020
India with a poster from her organization Redefining Mental Illness (ReMI). Photo credit: India Angelique Luciano

Class of COVID: India Angelique Luciano

The Daily Campus
April 3, 2020
The Laura Lee Blanton Building Photo credit: SMU

EDITORIAL: Students Need a Reimbursement Plan within the Month

The Daily Campus
April 2, 2020
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Class of COVID: Sanaa Ghanim

The Daily Campus
March 26, 2020
The front entrance of SMU Clements Hall Photo credit: Audrey McClure

OPINION: SMU, Please Don’t Change the Grading System

The Daily Campus
March 24, 2020
The fountain outside of Blanton on a cloudy afternoon. Photo credit: Audrey McClure

EDITORIAL: SMU Must Implement a Default Pass/Fail System

The Daily Campus
March 24, 2020
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Social Distancing During Spring Break? Here Are Our Suggestions to Help Pass the Time:

The Daily Campus
March 17, 2020
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OPINION: Open Letter to SMU From a Student with an Autoimmune Disease

The Daily Campus
March 12, 2020
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EDITORIAL: SMU’s COVID-19 Response Endangers Entire Community

The Daily Campus
March 12, 2020
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COMMENTARY: Vibes from a Dallas Bernie Campaign Watch Party

The Daily Campus
March 5, 2020
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OPINION: Vote No on the Student Senate Referendum

The Daily Campus
March 2, 2020
Dallas Hall Photo credit: SMU

Editorial: SMU Puts its Reputation Before the Good of the Student Body

The Daily Campus
February 17, 2020
OPINION: Impeachment-Necessary but not Sufficient

OPINION: Impeachment-Necessary but not Sufficient

The Daily Campus
February 17, 2020
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OPINION: Impeachment was a Partisan Sham

The Daily Campus
February 10, 2020
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Why I March

The Daily Campus
February 3, 2020
Opinion: Accessibility Can Open More Doors At SMU

Opinion: Accessibility Can Open More Doors At SMU

The Daily Campus
December 17, 2019
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Decoupling the Suffix | What We Need To Learn About Cancel Culture

The Daily Campus
December 7, 2019
Beto O'Rourke Photo credit: Julia Depasquale

Beto O’Rourke Holds “Rally Against Fear” to Counter Trump Rally

The Daily Campus
October 22, 2019
Mugshot of Amber Guyger Photo credit: Dallas County Sheriff's Department

Sentencing Hearing underway in Guyger Trial

The Daily Campus
October 2, 2019
NBA players take the court at Dirk Nowitzki's annual charity tennis tournament. Photo credit: Kiley Hession

Dirk Nowitzki hosts fourth annual tennis tournament at SMU

The Daily Campus
September 16, 2019
A popular ride-sharing app is Uber.

Do’s and Don’ts of Ride-Share Safety According to an Uber Driver

The Daily Campus
September 13, 2019
Dr. Ben Voth Photo credit: SMU

SMU’s Debate Coach on the Winners and Losers of the Third Democratic Debate

The Daily Campus
September 13, 2019
Human Rights Director Rick Halperin with students after winning a lifetime achievement award. Photo credit: SMU

From One Man to Hundreds: The Journey of SMU’s Human Rights Program

The Daily Campus
September 4, 2019
2019 Mayoral candidate forum by the Dallas Millennials Club at SMU's McCord Auditorium Photo credit: Nusaiba Mizan

Dallas Mayoral Election 2019 Voter Guide

The Daily Campus
May 3, 2019
Image from Miguel Solis campaign

Our recommendation for Dallas mayor: Miguel Solis

The Daily Campus
May 3, 2019
Binkley Garage on the campus of SMU. Photo credit: Creative Commons

The SMU guest parking nightmare

The Daily Campus
April 5, 2019
A parking garage. Photo credit: Creative Commons

Could SMU move first-year residents’ cars to East Campus lots?

The Daily Campus
April 4, 2019
Handicapped parking space Photo credit: Will Buckner

How SMU parking affects students with disabilities

The Daily Campus
April 3, 2019
Parking ticket Photo credit: TheDigitel Charleston

How do SMU parking tickets work?

The Daily Campus
April 2, 2019
Fraternity and sorority life plays a major role in the Boulevard fashion scene.

[Photo] Student fashion plays major role on Boulevard

July 6, 2013
Robert and Michelle Ray, current presidents of the Dads’ and Mothers’ Clubs at SMU.

[Photo] Mothers', Dads' clubs give back

July 6, 2013

Inauguration 2013: Tweets from SMU students in D.C.

The Daily Campus
January 18, 2013
Tobias Flood is a red shirt senior member of SMU’s tennis team.

[Photo] Bechtel, Cuadranti represent SMU in NTC invitational

Demetrio Teniente
September 22, 2012
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[Photo] Samarippas, cuts by Brown move on, transfer to play

Kelsey Charles
September 15, 2012
Student body officers offer an introduction

Student body officers offer an introduction

The Daily Campus
August 18, 2012

SMU responds to Daily Campus rape investigation

The Daily Campus
May 21, 2012

Religion and private life clash in Rockwall

The Daily Campus
April 14, 2012

The Daily Campus endorses officer positions

The Daily Campus
April 2, 2012

Senate: Meet the candidates

The Daily Campus
March 30, 2012
The perfect movie for you this Valentine's Day

The perfect movie for you this Valentine’s Day

The Daily Campus
February 9, 2012
Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Grace Roberts and Beta Theta Pi’s Seth Ramey were crowned Homecoming King and Queen Saturday.

Q&A with this year’s Homecoming King and Queen

The Daily Campus
November 5, 2011

Martin Luther King Jr. memorial makes monumental error

The Daily Campus
October 15, 2011
SMU student JoJo Shipp poses to show a feather extension clipped into her hair by The Feather Junkie.

[Photo] Students sport feather extensions

Sarah Kramer
March 9, 2011
SMU forward Papa Dia blocks a shot by Houston forward Alandise Harris Saturday afternoon at Moody Coliseum. Dia had a career-high seven blocks in the Mustang’s 70-68 loss to the Cougars. (MUSTAFA IDRIS/The Daily Campus)

[Photo] Red Hot men’s basketball looks for fourth straight victory against East Carolina

Nicole Jacobsen
February 2, 2011
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[Photo] SMU men’s tennis serves up win over UTPA

Jennifer Buntz
January 26, 2011
Taylor Reed was named a finalist for the PRWeek Student of the Year Competition. (MICHAEL DANSER/The Daily Campus)

[Photo] CCPA student Reed named finalist in PRWeek Competition

HILARY HIRSCHFELD
January 19, 2011
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[Photo] SMU men’s basketball to face UAB Blazers

Nicole Jacobsen
January 19, 2011
SMU swimmer Matt Roney participates in the 500-yard Freestyle Event Saturday evening at the SMU Classic inside Perkins Natatorium. SMU placed fifth out of six schools. (MICHAEL DANSER/The Daily Campus)

[Photo] Mustangs take fifth in SMU Classic behind senior captain Cole

John Bonadelle
January 19, 2011
Replacing cream-based soups with broth-based options adds a healthier variation to your daily intake. (MICHAEL DANSER/The Daily Campus)

[Photo] High-caloric comfort foods should be swapped for low-caloric grains, soups, salads

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January 19, 2011
SMU forward Papa Dia blocks a shot by Houston forward Alandise Harris Saturday afternoon at Moody Coliseum. Dia had a career-high seven blocks in the Mustang’s 70-68 loss to the Cougars. (MUSTAFA IDRIS/The Daily Campus)

[Photo] Papa Dia’s double-double not enough to take down Cougars

Nicole Jacobsen
January 17, 2011
SMU guard Raquel Christian goes for a layup during play against UCF Sunday afternoon at Moody Coliseum. (REBECCA HANNA/The Daily Campus)

[Photo] Mustangs hand Knights first conference loss, 70-63

Jennifer Buntz
January 17, 2011
The Daily Campus politics editor, Jessica Huseman, interviews former President George W. Bush Dec. 21, 2010, in his North Dallas office. (JOSH PARR/The Daily Campus)

[Photo] Bush recounts global AIDS initiative, PEPFAR

Jessica Huseman
January 17, 2011
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[Photo] SMU sells all 10,000 allotted Armed Forces Bowl tickets

Meredith Shamburger
December 29, 2010
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[Photo] The 2010 Football Season in Review

The Daily Campus Staff
December 28, 2010
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