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Movies to see this summer
'Tis the season for blockbuster movies. The scariest horror films, best action movies, and biggest remakes always seem to hit the screen in the summer. More »
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George W. Bush describes father’s impact, signs latest book
Tuesday afternoon, select students and members of the greater Dallas community gathered to hear a man talk about his father. But, it wasn’t just any man. George W. Bush sat down with Jeffery Engel, director of the SMU Center for Presidential History and Dedman... More »
George W. Bush meets and greets at latest book signing
People huddled together Thursday morning, braving the 30-degree temperatures, to wait for a few second in front of George W. Bush. Signing his newest book, “41: A Portrait of My Father,” the former president greeted each patron on their way through the line. W... More »
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BREAKING: Samuel Holland named dean of Meadows School of the Arts
Courtesy of the office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs: Samuel S. Holland, an internationally renowned music educator and outstanding arts administrator, has been named dean of Meadows School of the Arts at SMU. He also will hold the s... More »
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Voice star chats with ‘The Daily Campus’
If you are a fan of The Voice you may recognize Melanie Martinez from her haunting rendition of “Toxic” in Season 3. Now, she’s taking the music industry by storm. The 19-year-old stopped by Dallas for a concert on Sunday, singing her hit “Dollhouse” and “Caro... More »
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Meadows Dance Concert showcases contemporary creativity
Wednesday marked the start of the SMU Fall Dance Concert series, which lasts through Sunday. The show, which showcases student dancers across years, featured four innovative contemporary works, including the premiere of SMU faculty member Christopher Dolder’s ... More »
Local ‘Stangs speaks out about voting
Voting in the general elections may be a few days away, but there is still plenty to be done in the meantime. We asked a few Texas Mustangs why they would be voting in the congressional and gubernatorial races on November 4. “I vote because it allows me enter ... More »
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Best thrift shops for Hallow’s Eve costumes
Don’t worry. If you’re feeling panicked about your Halloween costume or have decided not to go the slutty insert-a-profession-here direction, there are plenty of spots in Dallas ripe for the picking. They’re called thrift shops and they’re here to rescue you f... More »
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Collaboration space opens in Expressway Towers
Think tank. Idea lab. Startup generator. SMU’s newest creative space is so open to interpretation that it has nearly 10 descriptors listed on the wall but there’s only one name you need to know: the CUBE. Open since October 17, suite 600 in Expressway Towers h... More »
Professor’s Rite of Spring documentary to premiere at Dallas VideoFest
For Christopher Dolder, Meadows Assistant Professor of Dance, choreographer Joost Vrouenraets seemed like a handful. “He’s a pretty wild guy and I was sure he was thinking, ‘who is this guy?’” Dolder said. But fastforward through a few meetings, a shared love ... More »
ACL Weekend Two brings same charisma but more rain
Some Austin City Limits artists may have recycled their outfits for round two of the Fall Break favorite but the music sounded just as good. The weather didn’t quite hold up, turning Zilker Park into a veritable mud pit. Once the slipping and sliding was over,... More »
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Virginia Snider, Then and Now
I lived in Virginia-Snider for one year, back when it was scholar-specific community, back when we had classes in our dorm and back when one year was enough to fulfill the on-campus residency requirement. I’d like to say that we pioneered the commons with a fa... More »