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New York Times journalist visits

Kristof concluding speaker at Human Rights Education Program conference

by Caitlin Booker, Contributing Writer, cebooker@smu.edu

Two time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof shared with students his experiences as a journalist in Darfur and discussed possible ways that the United States could help end the genocide yesterday. Kristof's lecture was a part of the Human Trafficking symposium sponsored by SMU's Human Rights Education program. (0) comments

Poverty, homelessness hit close to Hilltop

by Sarah Scott and Emily Sears, Chief Copy Editor and Contributing Writer

Dallas' popular and trendy West Village, which borders the corner of Lemmon Avenue and US-75, is a hot spot for SMU students. Luxury condominiums overlooking boutiques and restaurants can cost up to $2,700 per month. Less than a quarter of a mile away is Roseland Homes, a public housing project. (0) comments

Students take second look at trans fats

by Lindsey Schortman, Contributing Writer, lschortm@smu.edu

For many college students the term 'late night' refers to evening cravings of fast-food delicacies after a long night of studying, hanging out with friends or attending a fraternity formal. Thanks to the invention of 24-hour drive-thrus, students can satisfy their cravings at any time. (0) comments