Students celebrate rise in school spirit at SMU vs. UCLA watch party

2015/03/19 at 9:20 PM - Claire Kelley

SMU suffered a devastating loss in the first round of the NCAA championship Thursday afternoon, but school spirit is on the rise. More »

Universities can offer hope for LGBTQ youth community by recognizing gender neutrality

2015/03/03 at 8:19 PM - Claire Kelley

The New York Times recently reported on a growing trend in higher education: universities are beginning to give their students the option to change their names, as well as their pronouns, in an effort to support members of the LGBTQ community who identify as g... More »

Basketball and golf programs face NCAA allegations

2015/01/16 at 5:48 PM - Claire Kelley

SMU confirmed Friday that the NCAA is looking into potential rules violations within its basketball and golf programs. More »

Embracing independence

2015/01/15 at 2:58 PM - Claire Kelley

Listen up, kids. Greek life is cool. And this just in, so is non-Greek life! More »

Movies to get you back in the college mood

2015/01/15 at 1:52 PM - Claire Kelley

1. Project X This movie is one big party. Yes, the kids are in high school, wrecking that poor boy’s parents’ house, but it’s got a great soundtrack and plenty of slow motion rager scenes that will pump you up just in time for the return of Home Bar Thursdays.... More »

DIY gifts that won’t break the bank or your back

2014/11/30 at 3:33 PM - Claire Kelley

The holiday season is upon us, which means you’re probably wigging out about which gifts to buy friends and family without having to spend New Years Eve living in a cardboard box. So you turn to Pinterest, thinking all those DIY options will save you money. Th... More »

A White House Christmas: Bush Library sets up holiday exhibit

2014/11/20 at 8:44 PM - Claire Kelley

The Bush family’s Scottish Terriers are projected on various walls, playing in the snow to the sound of a cappella holiday harmonies. Giant gold ornaments line the striking red walls and in the middle of a replica of the White House’s blue room stands a Christ... More »

Texans excited about Abbott’s victory

2014/11/04 at 10:30 PM - Claire Kelley

AUSTIN– Texas pride seemed palpable at the Greg Abbott watch party after Republican victories swept the state. The audience at Austin’s Moody Theater was full of delight and enthusiasm. Guests enjoyed dinner and cocktails while listening intently to all of the... More »

UPDATED: Republican watch party reacts to Abbott’s inevitable victory

2014/11/04 at 8:36 PM - Claire Kelley

UPDATE 8:38 p.m. AUSTIN– Commissioner Christi Craddick met an enthusiastic crowd at the Greg Abbott watch party in Austin’s Moody Theater. She encourages Republican voters to keep up the hard work. “We plan to celebrate with our victories big, big after tonigh... More »

Abbott watch party is warming up in Austin

2014/11/04 at 6:16 PM - Claire Kelley

AUSTIN – Attorney General Greg Abbott’s press secretary Avdeil Huerta summed up the mood at Abbott’s watch party, even before guests have arrived: excitement. “We’re expecting over 2000 people here at the Moody Theater,” said Huerta. “Greg Abbott has been camp... More »

Dining Guide 2014-2015

2014/10/30 at 12:21 PM - Claire Kelley

Find the places to eat around campus, who takes Pony, and more in the 2014-2015 Dining Guide More »

Third candidate for Meadows dean pays SMU a visit

2014/10/19 at 4:08 PM - Claire Kelley

The third candidate for the position of dean of Meadows School of the Arts is Xavier Costa, professor of architecture and founding dean of the College of Arts, Media and Design at Northeastern University in Boston. This year, Costa is also a visiting researche... More »