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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
Ellis Rold

Ellis Rold, Editor-in-Chief

As the DC’s editor-in-chief, Rold primarily focuses on investigative reporting. She covers SMU Greek life, administration, Student Senate and more. Contact her at [email protected].

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“Killers of the Flower Moon” author David Grann on “excavating” stories with impact

Ellis Rold, Editor-in-chief
April 3, 2024
The DC - Spring Issue 2024

[Photo] The DC Spring 2024 Issue

Daily Campus Staff
April 1, 2024

The DC’s editor-in-chief Ellis Rold sits down with Paul Ryan

Ellis Rold, Editor-in-chief
March 26, 2024
1. You will need: a cereal box, a white piece of paper, scissors, tape, aluminum foil and a pen.

[Photo] Make your own Solar Eclipse projector

March 3, 2024
Weitzman speaks to students Thursday about his legendary career in fashion.

In his shoes: Stuart Weitzman on his “serendipitous” start in fashion

Ellis Rold, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2024
A "Thought Theta" bid day banner is displayed across the front of the sorority house in 2017.

Thinking Theta? Think again.

Ellis Rold, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2023
The new sorority joins campus as part of FSL's expansion efforts.

Alpha Delta Pi will join SMU sororities, university announces

Ellis Rold, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2023
The Tate Lecture ends early after audience members began shouting about the conflicts in Gaza.

Tate Lecture ends early after argument erupts over Israel-Hamas conflict

Ellis Rold, Amara Asrawi, and Saki Teng
October 19, 2023
Wasek faces 28 charges of invasive visual recording.

SMU law student arrested, accused of secretly recording people using bathroom, having sex

Saki Teng and Ellis Rold
October 6, 2023
The Bush Center was evacuated Thursday because of a bomb threat received via email that afternoon.

Email sent to Bush Center was a bomb threat, UPPD says

Ellis Rold and Sara Hummadi
October 6, 2023
The journalist spoke to a full crowd Tuesday.

Behind the byline: LA Times’ Kevin Merida on career, diversity and keeping journalism alive

Ellis Rold, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2023
It will be Gamma Phi Beta's last year on campus at SMU.

Gamma Phi Beta parts ways with SMU as new sorority comes to campus

Ellis Rold, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2023
Black student organizations made recommendations to Senate Tuesday about how to improve the vacancy seat selection process.

Black student orgs ask for Senate changes after vacant seat filled

Ellis Rold, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2023

SMU addresses Narcan on campus as new bill passes

Ellis Rold and Hannah O'Gara
September 15, 2023
University Park Fire evacuated students from the building early Wednesday afternoon.

BREAKING: Umphrey Lee evacuated after students report smelling smoke

Ellis Rold, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2023
Students harvest taro for their meal preparation with native Hawaiian chef Kealoha Domingo.

Students, faculty work to keep Human Rights Program alive at SMU

Ellis Rold, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2023
BREAKING: President Turner releases statement following SCOTUS affirmative action decision

BREAKING: President Turner releases statement following SCOTUS affirmative action decision

Ellis Rold
June 29, 2023
Professor McCray hopes to inspire students to learn more about the language through a potential new program at SMU

ASL program fosters community on campus

Ellis Rold
May 4, 2023
Photo credit: Ellis Rold

Student Senate faces transparency concerns after disqualifying Tulsi Lohani from presidential race

Ellis Rold
April 20, 2023
Alex Alarcón, Faith Bombito win runoff elections for student body president and vice president

Alex Alarcón, Faith Bombito win runoff elections for student body president and vice president

Ellis Rold
April 12, 2023
Photo credit: Lauren Villarreal

Parents from Anti-Hazing Coalition speak to SMU Greek community as yet another organization faces hazing allegations

Ellis Rold
February 19, 2023
Residents and rescuers search for victims and survivors amidst the rubble of collapsed buildings following an earthquake in the village of Besnaya in Syria's rebel-held northwestern Idlib province on the border with Turkey, on February 6, 2023. - At least 1,293 people were killed and 3,411 injured across Syria today in an earthquake that had its epicentre in southwestern Turkey, the government and rescuers said. (Photo by OMAR HAJ KADOUR / AFP) (Photo by OMAR HAJ KADOUR/AFP via Getty Images) Photo credit: Getty Images

Muslim Student Association holding donation drive for Turkey and Syria earthquake survivors

Ellis Rold
February 11, 2023
A thin layer of snow covers the SMU Campus. Photo Credit: Emma McRae

UPDATE: WEDNESDAY CLASSES CANCELED

Ellis Rold
January 31, 2023
Close-up on an African American couple using the GPS on a cell phone while driving a car - lifestyle concept. **DESIGN ON SCREEN WAS MADE FROM SCRATCH BY US** Photo credit: Getty Images

Campus confronts safety concerns in aftermath of Uber driver’s sexual assault of student

Ellis Rold
November 28, 2022
Fraternity brothers Charlie Moore and Aidan Darcy say their friendship and going to a school with classes in person has helped them cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo credit: Ellis Rold

How COVID-19 Impacted College Students’ School Choices

Ellis Rold
November 24, 2022
Photo credit: Getty Images

Dallas Republicans react as Abbott defeats O’Rourke

Ellis Rold
November 8, 2022
Photo credit: Getty Images

Two arrests this week involving separate offenses on female SMU students

Ellis Rold
October 14, 2022
Photo credit: SMU Student Senate

Student Senate Launches Sexual Assault Prevention Program

Ellis Rold
March 11, 2022
“Open air prison”: The impact of Lebanon’s economic collapse on its people

“Open air prison”: The impact of Lebanon’s economic collapse on its people

Ellis Rold
December 14, 2021
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