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Make money selling back your books
Do you still need to get rid of last semester's books but want to get the most money for them? Sometimes stores offer to buy the book back for less than half of the price that you paid for it. An alternative to just going somewhere and getting rid of all your books is to sell them all on eBay separately.
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Advertising students get surprise
SMU hosted a special guest for the Advertising Campaigns class in front of the flagpole Thursday. Two Mini Coopers drove down The Boulevard and parked right in front of the flagpole. Each semester, the Temerlin Advertising Institute's advertising campaigns course takes on a client and builds an ad campaign.
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Faculty Senate meets for first time this year
SMU Senate Faculty met for the first time this year on Wednesday afternoon in Hughes-Trigg Student Center. President R. Gerald Turner as well as other members of the faculty discussed various issues that affect the student body. Among the topics discussed was SMU's move to the Big East Conference.
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Insiders speak out on the death penalty
Since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that capital punishment was legal in 1976, the state of Texas has executed 978 people. For many Americans, the death penalty is seen as a part of a complex judicial system that ultimately protects the majority from a dangerous minority.
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Food truck rolls onto campus
There's a fresh and innovative new dining option for SMU students every Thursday starting Feb. 16. Ruthie's Rolling Café hosted a kick-off event with free samples for students on Thursday at the flagpole. "I think students love food trucks because it's different from cafeteria food.
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Facebook looks to go public with IPO
Social networking site valued in the billions
Facebook has spoken. Its long-anticipated filing of the preliminary prospectus, which confirms its intent to go public. However, more coveted details of the offering have been disclosed. Since Facebook has reached more than 500 private shareholders, it is required to disclose its financial progress.
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‘Campus Master Plan’ construction raises questions at Student Senate meeting
Student Senators voiced concerns about changes taking place under SMU's "Campus Master Plan" to make over the university at this week's Senate meeting on Tuesday in the Hughes-Trigg Forum. Dubbed "Project 2014" for its deadline in fall 2014, the master plan is "one of largest projects that's ever taken place on the SMU campus," said Jay Meister, SMU's director of project management services.
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Peace Corps turns 50
In 1960, then-Sen. John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their nation in the name of peace by working and living in developing countries. His goal became a reality in 1961 when he became president and established the Peace Corps.
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A business plan that spans the globe
Microfinance – small loans usually given out in hundreds instead of thousands – has helped alleviate millions out of dire poverty across the world. Microloans, a relatively new banking concept, have been so successful that Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, a leading microfinance institution, won a Nobel Prize in 2006.
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‘Dallas’ TV continuation shoots on campus
In the 1980s, one TV show symbolized Dallas more than any other. The glitzy oil-rich Ewing family entertained audiences week after week on CBS for 13 years. The series gave people around the country a view of Dallas not tied to what happened one sad day in the fall of 1963.
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LGBT lights up City Hall
Facing the Dallas skyline, members and supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community stood outside City Hall Friday night, protesting Mayor Mike Rawlings' refusal to sign the "Freedom to Marry pledge." "We want him [Rawlings] to sign the pledge.
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SMU remembers the Holocaust
Students and academics alike bustled into Hughes-Trigg Student Center to observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day Friday. The SMU office of the Chaplain, Hillel of Dallas and the Embrey Human Rights Program sponsored the event. In a room seasoned with artwork both educational and evocative of concentration camps, the audience sat in deliberate attention waiting for the ceremony to commence, catalyzed with a prayer led by Dr.
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Start off 2012 with the best
The results are in and the readers have spoken.
Voting for the The Daily Campus' third annual "Best of SMU & The Park Cities" was conducted Dec. 7-17, 2011, through online polling at smudailycampus.com. Approximately 297 respondents participated in the survey, with the top three responses in each of the 100 categories as follows:
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SMU awards education excellency
Organizations pioneering new means of improving children's education were honored at the 2012 Simmons Luminary Awards by the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development. Joan Ganz Cooney and Sesame Workshop, AVANCE and Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers have created evidence-based research and innovative programs, which served as longtime models for improving education, encouraging hope in communities and strengthening at-risk communities.
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Bestselling author Luis Urrea shares inspirations
New York Times bestselling author Luis Urrea entertained a packed McCord Auditorium on Tuesday with his personal narratives about his experiences as an immigrant and a missionary. Urrea, a writer on U.S.-Mexico border issues, has authored the "The Devil's Highway," "The Hummingbird's Daughter" and"The Queen of America.
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Let the bidding begin
It's about to be that time of year again — the time for spring cleaning. Even if you aren't someone who takes part in the tradition, you can still reap the rewards . People who participate in spring cleaning usually end up selling their junk at great prices.
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Texas leads nation in number of executions
This month marks the 35th anniversary since the U.S. reinstated the death penalty with the execution of Gary Gilmore by firing squad in Utah in 1977. Since then, 36 states have reimposed the death penalty, with Texas leading the way by far with the largest number of executions carried out since 1977.
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SMU hosts 4th annual Games, Business, Law summit
SMU welcomed major video game industry players in the fourth annual Game:Business:Law International Summit on the Law & Business of Video Games Wednesday and Thursday at SMU Dedman School of Law. Keynote speaker Ted Price, the president and chief executive officer of Insomniac Games, which has brought games like Spyro the Dragon and Ratchet & Clank, discussed how to address the future market of gaming in his opening presentation.
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Michael Lewis talks economic greed
Best-selling author Michael Lewis brought his wit and humor to McCord Auditorium on Tuesday as a part of the Tate Lecture series sponsored by the Omni Hotels. He explained complex economic topics like the European debt crisis and the subprime mortgage crisis in everyday language.
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President uses Google+ to reach young Americans
It's not every day that Americans hang out with the president of the United States—but that's all about to change. After President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, he will be "hanging out" on Google+. The president intends to answer questions about the address, which will allow him to interact with the inquisitors on a live video chat.
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Park N’ Pony rebuts recent criticisms
After a busy day of classes and meetings, students dread seeing a Park ‘N Pony ticket on their dashboard. Last year, SMU Park ‘N Pony issued more than 24,000 tickets to visitors and the student body. On a campus-wide scale, students often criticize Park ‘N Pony.
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Student Senate holds first meeting of spring semester
The first student senate meeting of the semester kicked off with the inauguration of the new Law Senator, Ryan Storey. He will replace former Law Senator Jason Sansone. The membership committee announced that the majority of senate vacancies have been filled.
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Dickens' best works visit DeGolyer
A rare collection of books and historical memorabilia from Charles Dickens—arguably the most prominent author of the Victorian period—will be on display at DeGolyer Library until May 12. Dickens achieved fame during the Victorian period for his periodical style of writing that involved monthly cliffhangers and summaries.
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VIDEO: Girls gone Greek
Members of SMU sororities and fraternities gathered Sunday outside Sorority Row to celebrate Panhellenic Bid Day. After a week of chants, bump groups and long nights, sorority girls met their new pledge classes. "My favorite part about bid day is waiting for all the new members to come," junior Pi Beta Phi member Kristin Miller said.
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VIDEO: SMU heads East
Crowds cheered and tubas bellowed as Hughes Trigg Student Center filled with more than 100 people to celebrate SMU's joining the Big East Conference Thursday afternoon. For the first time since the days of the Southwest Conference, SMU will be playing against prominent athletic competition.
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VIDEO: Student spends winter break in Africa
While most students spend their winter break catching up on sleep, skiing and spending time with family and friends, SMU journalism major Summer Dashe decided to visit Rwanda alone. While Dashe's parents were supportive of the trip, other family members and friends questioned her choice.
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Law professor weighs in on SOPA
Technology companies and consumers have been lobbying against online piracy for weeks. However, it wasn't brought to the majority of American's attention until Wikipedia announced its 24-hour blackout on Jan. 18, just days before SOPA and PIPA were set to be debated in Senate.
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SMU eyes bright future
As SMU looks forward to the next century, its administrators are working hard to raise the university's reputation across the board. A $750 million academic strategic plan is set to enhance academic quality through endowed faculty positions and student quality through merit-based and financial aid scholarships, adding uniqueness to an already diverse campus experience.