Oprah Used to Illustrate Link Between Culture, Religion

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VOLUME 97, ISSUE 28 FIRST COPY FREE, ADDITIONAL COPIES 50 CENTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 SMUDAILYCAMPUS.COM CAMPUS Finances Weather FRIDAY Oprah used to illustrate link Social Security High 82, Low 62 SATURDAY High 82, Low 60 between culture, religion income to increase By MARK AGNEW Contributing Writer A SIDE OF NEWS By ASHLEY STAINTON [email protected] Contributing Writer [email protected] Per onal Social Security income Finan e This semester’s first Scott- benefits will increase by 3.6 Gaddafi and Hawkins lecture began Thursday percent in 2012 in order keep up sons killed with speaker Kathryn Lofton, a with inflation. The adjustment professor of American and religious is based on recent cost of Start saving as soon as possible President Obama confirmed studies at Yale and author of living data from the Bureau of to build a base of funds that will that former Libyan dictator “Oprah: The Gospel of an Icon.” Labor Statistics. earn a return. As time progresses, Muammar Gaddafi had been Lofton’s lecture, “Oprah’s Many individuals speculate the portfolio will compound and killed on Thursday. “Today we Diverting Conversions: The if Social Security will even grow significantly. can definitely say the Gaddafi Makeover as Social Rite,” explored be around in 40 years when People in their 20s can afford regime has come to an end—the the relationship between American it’s time for Generation Y to to take risk because they have last major regime strongholds culture and religion. retire. Regardless, saving for time on their side. If they lose have fallen,” Obama said. He Dozens of students came out to retirement is crucial. it all, they have time to make it also called for a remembrance hear Lofton speak about culture’s Social Security should be back. Furthermore, the returns for all those lost while influence on religions, as well as icing on the cake, not a primary will be greater to compensate for protesting the regime, as well religion’s influence on culture, while source of retirement income. higher risk. An aggressive growth as the Libyan people who died using the work of Oprah Winfrey to Make a point to set aside strategy, such as investing in at his hands. Gaddafi’s son and the former national-security tie it all together. money without thinking small companies, has historically adviser Mutassim Gaddafi has To start off the night, Lofton about it. Use direct deposit to offered the highest returns in the been killed. There are reports read excerpts from her book, giving put a portion of your check stock market. that another of his sons Saif students a glimpse into the world in a savings account each For instance, $1 invested in al-Islam is also dead of Oprah. pay period. 1926 in small cap stocks grew to Winfrey’s show can be described If you don’t see the funds in $17,000 by 2010, according to a at times as an hour-long therapy your checking account, chances report by Morgan Stanley Smith Exotic animals session, explained Lofton. are you’ll forget that you even Barney. Large cap stocks grew to released “At every turn there is a hub of have the money stocked away around $3,000. self-love and a slap of self-scrutiny,” for a rainy day. Individuals should reallocate SIDNEY HOLLINGSWORTH/THE DAILY CAMPUS Terry Thompson died of a Lofton said about the show. If a company offers a 401k their portfolio as their lifestyle self-inflicted gunshot wound Lofton claimed that Winfrey’s Kathryn Lofton, a professor of American and religious studies at Yale, plan, be sure to contribute the changes. As they approach after releasing over 50 exotic gift was not her interviewing spoke Thursday evening about culture’s infuence on religion. full amount that they match. retirement, stocks probably aren’t animals from his farm. From techniques but rather her own This is an instant 100 percent the safest type of investment, as Zanesville, Ohio, Thompson’s imperfections. they are supposed to be. healing catches on to the rest of return, and you don’t have there is always a chance a company body was found in his driveway, She possesses the uncanny Though, Winfrey does this the world, Lofton says: “We are all to pay taxes on the income could go bankrupt. and every animal cage had been ability to know when to reveal her through excessive gift giving and trapped in her makeover dreams.” immediately. It is important to keep track of damaged so that the police could own personal experiences to relate implying that the enshrinement of The Religious Studies Club of Saving for retirement is your finances and plan accordingly not return the animals to them. to her guests. goods possesses spiritual capacities SMU sponsored the lecture. not the same as saving for a for the future. Once you have that Thompson had received nine “Oprah does more than merely to transform someone. “The goal of the Religious vacation. You won’t touch this first job and are earning a little citations for having his animals, present an idea,” Lofton said, “she “It is a ritual spectacle, with studies club at SMU is to explore money in your IRA (individual money, save some! and police had responded to over 30 complains about the converts you to an idea.” attempts to heal her guests,” different religions in the world and retirement account) until Find a Certified Financial animals since 2004. Police Lofton referred to Winfrey’s Lofton said. promote tolerance,” Wesleigh Ogle, you’re at least 59.5 years old Planner, CFP, to make sure you’re have accounted for all of the 56 show as a makeover, geared towards Until the Oprah phenomenon of the president of the club, said. without incurring a 10 percent on the right track to meet your exotic animals, most of which helping her guest become the people compulsive consumption and ritual withdrawal penalty. goals when the time arises. were killed. Autopsy reports revealed a bite mark to the owner’s head, which suggests human rights that one of his large cats bit him post-mortem. U.S. Ambassador to Uganda discusses work in Africa 50th Carl’s Jr. By PATRICIA BOH in Uganda. is “to protect American citizens Associate News Editor opens in Texas [email protected] According to their website, abroad,” and the second is “to assist Empower African Children was American companies seeking to do Carl’s Jr. will open its 50th Law students interested in inspired by “success stories from business in foreign countries.” restaurant in Texas Friday. To alternative legal career paths and more than 15 years of work with Following Lanier and Malouf ‘s celebrate, the new restaurant international human rights concerns Africa’s vulnerable children.” talk, audience members were allowed will give away free burger had the opportunity to meet with Both Malouf and his wife run to ask questions. Many asked Lanier coupons to the first 50 visitors. Jerry Lanier, the U.S. Ambassador Empower African Children, which questions pertaining to the Ugandan The coupons will go towards to Uganda. currently has five Ugandan students government and economy, as well Carl’s Jr. latest creation, the During the “Careers in placed in US colleges. as logistics questions about Africa Steakhouse burger. The new restaurant, located in the city International Diplomacy” lecture, “You may go to [Third World at large. of Garland, will open its doors Lanier discussed his work as a countries] just to help, and that’s The two speakers offered their at 6 a.m. diplomat in various African countries w h y p e o p l e l o v e t h e U S A , ” insights on controversial subjects and the human rights issues he Malouf said. such as human rights, civil unrest encountered during his 26 years of Lanier also encouraged anyone and economic significance in the Melody service. interested in the Foreign Service to African continent to an audience SIDNEY HOLLINGSWORTH/THE DAILY CAMPUS Barnes resigns Dallas attorney Stephen F. apply, explaining State Department mostly comprised of law students Malouf also spoke at the event. officials come from a variety of interested in international affairs. Dallas attorney Stephen F. Malouf and U.S. Ambassdor to Uganda Jerry La- White House domestic- Since 2003, his office has backgrounds and the hiring process “I’m African, and I [wanted] to nier discuss human rights and governmental concerns on the African conti- policy adviser Melody Barnes represented private African clients is a “democratic system.” hear more information about what’s nent during the Careers in International Diplomacy lecture on Thursday. will leave at the end of the and parts of the government of the “If you want to know America, going on there,” Harriet Atsegbua, a year. Barnes worked on issues Democratic Republic of the Congo. leave it and go somewhere else [so law student, said. Uganda,” Fernandez said. “You “Make sure you get it right, pertaining to health care, Malouf is also the chairman that] you can understand what we For law student Maria Fernandez, don’t get to meet those very often.” because if you get it wrong, education, immigration and of Empower African Children, a have here,” Lanier said. meeting with an ambassador was a To conclude the talk, people don’t trust you,” Lanier nutrition. She said she will Dallas-based non-profit organization According to Lanier, the State unique experience. Lanier stressed that “credibility said. “Credibility is everything in move to work in the private that helps impoverished children Department’s “first responsibility” “He’s the Ambassador to is everything.” my profession.” sector to spend more time with her family. lecture

Want more news? Poet explains differences in sex, gender, orientation By CHRISTINE JONAS The SlutWalk began in Toronto they had been raped.” Visit us online at Associate A&E Editor [email protected] in April, after a Toronto police Eichsteadt then explained sex officer said, “Women should avoid through historical beliefs and The Women’s Interest Network dressing like sluts” so they are not relationships in different cultures. hosted the Sex-Positivism lecture targets of violence and sex crimes. One story was about an ancient Wednesday featuring poet and Women first gathered and community where the women Texas native, Harmony Eichsteadt. protested over the officer’s use of would wake up the men together. Contact Us Eichsteadt opened the lecture, the word “slut” and have since Before the men would leave Newsroom: 214.768.4555 which she called a conversation, gathered globally to demonstrate to hunt, they would pair up with Classifed: 214.768.4554 Online: smudailycampus.com by explaining three terms that are against these kinds of comments the women. commonly misunderstood: sex, and beliefs. If a man returned with meat, he gender and orientation. Eichsteadt explained that and the woman he was paired up She explained that sex describes women were told to “wear whatever with would have sex. Index what you are genetically: male, you want to wear to make you feel Everyday everyone had a SPENCER J EGGERS/THE DAILY CAMPUS News . 1,6 female, trans-gendered, intersex. valuable.” different partner, and everyday Arts & Entertainment. 5 Sports. 3 Gender explains if you are feminine, Poet Harmony Eichsteadt discusses sex, gender and orientation This topic sparked a discussion the men would secretly distribute Opinion . 4 masculine or androgynous. Wednesday during the Women’s Interest Network lecture. b e t w e e n E i c h s t e a d t a n d the meat so they would all return Style. 2 Orientation basically describes the audience. successfully. who you like, for example seven or so people in the positivism, which is a movement “One of the cool things I’ve heard The conversation fluctuated and s t r a i g h t , g a y , b i s e x u a l , a s e x u a l Hughes-Trigg Forum. that advocates open sexuality with of people doing is that they will wear covered a wide range of sex topics. or demisexual. Eichsteadt proposed topics such little boundaries and tied it into the clothes they were raped in,” an The small audience was very Then the conversation was as sex workers, feminism and sex, feminism and its roots. audience member said. “So they are interactive, and one thing was exactly that: a conversation, the SlutWalk and sex-positivism. She then switched topics to the kind of reclaiming something from certain — the conversation was between Eichsteadt and the Eichsteadt spoke about sex- SlutWalk protest marches. when they were called ‘slut’ after never boring. 2 • Friday, October 21, 2011 Style The Daily Campus rEtAIl SMU senior designs, sells unique jewelry

By VICTORIA AHMADI Supply and Generic Youth. “I try to diversify myself by not Grace has been mentioned in a Contributing Writer [email protected] The line can be found in Dallas creating things that I see,” Grace number of fashion blogs and local at Studio Sebastian, an upscale said. “I avoid making pieces that newspapers in Newport Beach, Newport beach native Ali women’s boutique in Snider resemble mass produced items.” Calif. Grace has established a name for Plaza. The designer credits her When asked what her vision of herself as a jewelry designer and The brand has several online childhood for the vision of her the future she confidently replied, entrepreneur at the young age outlets for consumers including a line. “In 10 years I see myself still of 21. website, a blog and twitter. “Growing up at the beach designing jewelry; it is my passion Grace is currently a senior at The California-native finds the has greatly impacted my line; no and I cannot see myself quitting Southern Methodist University majority of her inspiration from matter where I live, inspiration anytime soon.” majoring in art history, but her nature, especially the ocean. from nature will always influence The self-made designer has passion for jewelry began when “I love the beach and the colors in my line,” she said. flaunted her own creations since she was 4-years-old. associated with it,” she said. Aside from the jeweler’s self- she was a child but says that true “My mom gave me a plastic Grace’s work is easily identified marketing techniques, she has satisfaction comes when she sees bead set and I was constantly by her use pave’ diamonds, earthy relied heavily on word-of-mouth her work on others. making necklaces and bracelets beads and aqua stones. There is advertisement and the press. “It is extremely satisfying to see for myself,” Grace said. “I set an organic yet feminine aspect to In the August of 2006 issue of someone walking down the street up jewelry stands in front of my the collection. “Teen Vogue,” the young designer wearing one of my designs,” Grace house when I was very young.” The line can be paired with and her jewels were featured in an said. When Grace was in fourth- jeans and a tee shirt or a couture article. More recently, on February “As long as I continue to feel this grade she began stringing semi- dress to a cocktail party. 11, 2009 “Daily Candy Dallas” joy and excitement, I will continue precious stones to make one-of-a- Grace’s jewelry is versatile and published an article on Ali Grace to design jewelry,” she said. The kind jewelry pieces. can be mixed and matched with Jewelry. Her work has also been jewelry line has proven to be very Her small business slowly grew other jewelry for a more subtle or featured in the US News and lucrative as a result of Grace’s hard as she sold some of her jewelry to glamorous look. World 2012 Report Best Colleges work and consistency. her mother’s friends. At the age Ali Grace Jewelry is different Issue. Grace said that she is extremely of fourteen, she began selling her from other jewelry lines in that the “The press has been very fortunate to be in the position she is jewelry in stores. designer personally selects every beneficial for my jewelry,” she today and takes pride in her work. “A’maree’s, a very well piece of bead, stone and clasp said. “It has allowed people all “I am lucky to do something respected high-end store in herself. across the country to have access I love and have people respond Newport Beach, was the first store The designer is also very to my line.” positively to it,” Grace said. “It is to carry my jewelry,” Grace said. careful to not repeat pieces so The press from her hometown amazing and very rewarding that Her jewelry is available in five that her line stays unique just as has served as a helping hand people are willing to purchase and SPENCER J EGGERS/The Daily Campus stores across the U.S., four of it began. throughout her career as well. wear my designs.” which are in California and one “I do not make 100 pieces SMU senior Ali Grace’s line of jewelry can be found at Studio Sebastian in Texas. of the same style; I make small in Snider Plaza. Ali Grace’s collection amounts of the same piece,” is available in California at she said. have a special experience knowing etc. will not be seen on people A’maree’s, Carrots, Laguna This allows the customer to that the same bracelet, necklace, everywhere.

Campus Events Police Reports October 21 OCtOBEr 20 12:18 p.m. Failure to Leave Identifi- 10:52 a.m. Theft: South Quad cation: Airline Parking Garage/6506 FRIDAY SATURDAY Lot/6000 Ownby Drive. A non Airline Circle. A visitor reported his unoccupied vehicle was struck and October 21 October 22 affiliated person reported theft of her juvenile’s bicycle. The theft no contact information was left at the No events listed for this day. SMU Rugby vs. Angelo State; come occurred on 10/15 between 3:00 - scene. Open. watch the game at 1 p.m on the SMU 5:30 p.m. Open. Intramural fields. 1:20 p.m. Off Campus/Criminal 2:52 p.m. Fire Alarm: Fondren Incident/Aggravated Assault: Duke’s Library Center/6414 Hyer Lane. Roadhouse/3310 Central Expwy./ UPFD responded to an active fire Plano TX. A student reported alarm. It was determined it was he was assaulted at this location. caused by an activated pull station Plano PD is investigating the assault. that was pulled accidently. Closed. Open. Sports Friday, October 21, 2011 • 3 The Daily Campus FOOtBAll Mustangs look to upset Southern Miss Saturday

By MERCEDES OWENS Marshall. Marshall has been the SMU has been contacted by Big Contributing Writer [email protected] only team to defeat Southern Miss East commissioner John Marinatto this season with a score of 26-20 in regards to further expansion. The SMU Mustang football on their home field in Huntington, Fellow Conference-USA team will be heading to Hattiesburg, W.Va. member, the University of Miss. this weekend to take on the Coming off wins over UCF and Houston, was also contacted by University of Southern Mississippi No. 20 TCU, the Mustangs are 12-3 Marinatto regarding Big East Golden Eagles Saturday. in their last 15 home games, dating expansion. However, Joe Schad, On Oct. 15 the Mustangs back to the start of the 2009 season. ESPN’s National College Football defeated the defending Conference SMU has scored a minimum of 28 Reporter, announced that there USA champions, the UCF Knights, points during the past five straight have been no formal invitations 38-17. The win set SMU’s overall games, and three of those were 40 to the conference released at record to 5-1 and the C-USA points or above. this time. record to 3-0, making it the most After the victory against TCU, When it comes to conference successful start to the season the SMU football put 11 members realignment, SMU head coach Mustangs have had since 1986. on Phil Steele’s Midseason All- June Jones is not concerned Due to a bye weekend, the Conference C-USA Team. with traveling to different time Southern Miss football team has During the UCF game, SMU zones for games. During his not had any action since their accumulated 358 passing yards and interview on ESPN’s College win against Navy on Oct. 8. The 440 total yards. SMU quarterback Football Live Wednesday, Jones Golden Eagles defeated Navy on J.J. McDermott threw the longest expressed his thoughts on changing their home field in Annapolis, Md. touchdown pass of 72 yards to conferences. 63-35. It was the most points the Der’ick Thompson since Kyle “I know that because of our Navy’s football team has allowed Padron’s pass to Aldrick Robinson location here in Dallas we’re since a 65-19 home loss to N.C. at Tulane Oct. 30, 2010. Senior attractive,” Jones said. However, State in 2002. cornerback Richard Crawford MICHAEL DANSER/The Daily Campus Jones said he’s not concerned The Golden Eagles are also also put big numbers on the Senior wide receiver Cole Beasley has rushed for 1,184 yards and 12 TDs on 157 carries this season. about the re-alignment and he off to a 5-1 start to the season, board against UCF. Crawford doesn’t want to focus on it until averaging 48 points a game during returned a 92-yard punt return for As a result of the Mustangs Poll for week eight. SMU is one in Southern Miss is currently “something is final.” their winning streak. Some of the a touchdown early on in the second continuing success, the stampede only a handful of teams that has ranked No. 32 on the AP College SMU will take on the Golden Eagles previous opponents have quarter, his second punt return for is now ranked at No. 29 on the received votes for a top 25 ranking Football Poll. Eagles Saturday at 7 p.m. The game been Rice, Louisiana Tech and over 40 yards in the first half. 2011 NCAA AP College Football with 19. According to CBSSports.com, will be televised on CBS Sports.

CaMPUS New stadium lights shine bright for players

By BROOKE WILLIAMSON was so important or if it even After light tests and thorough around the stadium from 400 to Contributing Writer [email protected] mattered. When receivers run investigation into the matter 220. down the field to catch a high ball it was proven that the shadow This includes making them Lights, camera, action… on a 40 yard pass finding the ball and angle of the lights were off more energy-efficient using green scratch that, lets make it — lights, in the shadows can be somewhat making it extremely difficult to technology to reduce energy camera, kickoff! of a Where’s Waldo game due follow the ball. consumption. Last week construction crew to the glare and shadows of the This is where Musco Lighting Efforts have also been made surrounded the football stadium lights. comes in. A lighting company re-aiming the light, focusing it on installing new stadium lights. And in the game of football specializing in lighting sports the field to reduce the halo effect From the fans point of view there is no room for mistake. stadiums around the globe. that currently exists. there is nothing wrong with Coaches began to hear Assistant Athletic Director The new lights that have been SIDNEY HOLLINGSWORTH/The Daily Campus the lights, but from the players comments from receivers about Brad Sutton elaborated on the installed are temporary for right point of view, it is very bright, the difficulty of catching the ball actions being taken. now. Further action for a more New stadium lights were put in to help the players on the feld. literally. somewhere between the 20 and The plan is to reduce the permanent fix will take place Many would ask why this the 40-yard lines. number of light fixtures at and after the season.

WoMEN’S SWIMMINg SMU hopeful in upcoming Mustang Classic

By AUSTIN MANIERRE rival Rice 156 to 106 in their Contributing Writer [email protected] opener last Saturday. Sophomore Nina Rangelova The SMU women’s swimming t o o k f i r s t i n t h e 1 0 0 , 2 0 0 a n d and diving team will host an 500-yard freestyles. array of opponents this weekend Rangelova’s outstanding in the Mustang Classic. performance along with The Mustangs are in for a contribution in relays helped competitive weekend, as the her earn the Conference USA SMU Classic gives nationally Swimmer of the Week Award. ranked opponents from across Another swimmer to keep the country a chance to compete an eye on this weekend is senior with other top teams. Therese Svendsen. SMU will be racing with Against Rice, she won the MICHAEL DANSER/The Daily Campus a University of Texas team 100 and 200-yard backstroke who placed sixth overall in the events , which will also be in the Women’s swimming will host the SMU Classic this weekend. NCAA tournament last year, upcoming meet this weekend. Florida, who finished seventh, The designed the SMU Classic that only the top swimmers of one day. Virginia, who came in 13th, and is so that each competing team each selected team will start the During last year’s Mustang Wisconsin who finished 11th. must have one representative in tournament. Classic, SMU finished fourth. SMU finished the tournament each race, but squads are limited With swimmers able to The meet will take place this in 36th place. to eight swimmers and one diver compete in three-day relays, Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. However the Mustangs for the entire event. it gives them the advantage to inside the Perkins Natatorium. cruised past Conference USA The competition is set up so show off their skills in more than

SPortS MaNagEMENt SMU students kick it with FC Dallas CEO

By ERICA PENUNURI Douglas Quinn, a SMU alum for the program. The Daily Campus after the lecture, Associate Sports Editor [email protected] who graduated in 1985, briefed the “We started taking sport Quinn recalled his pony-up days aspiring sport-managing students on management field trips in our first at SMU and perhaps the most The Applied Physiology and his career path that led him to his year and do a different one every important lesson from the Hilltop. Sport Management (APSM) success today. semester,” Lysko said. “The most valuable thing SMU program, approved in 2009, is fairly He stressed to the SMU students “The response from the students provided for me was my English new, but is quickly increasing in that connections are everything, the for these events – including the FC degree,” Quinn said. numbers, and is already shaking key lessons he learned along the Dallas Trip, has been extremely “I think communicating in hands with major CEOs in Dallas way, and to get involved in as many favorable. We’ve attended Dallas writing and oral form is probably — literally. sports management experiences as Stars, Mavericks and Texas Rangers the most important tool that you can “The Sport Management possible. He then discussed the games, and now an FC Dallas game. have in any discipline of any kind, concentration now has 93 majors positive working environment in Not only do the students get VIP because at some point you have to and 43 minors and we expect that the FC Dallas community. treatment at the game, but they communicate your ideas, thoughts, number to increase over the next few “I hope that the students were enjoy a insightful session with a interests - or if your negotiating and years as incoming students become inspired by Doug’s enthusiasm senior executive, see the facilities selling - mastering the language is aware of SMU’s program,” director and that they realize that there is firsthand, and get to know some of extremely important.” of the sports management program, no substitute for hard work and a the people who work at Pizza Hut According to Lykso, the study of Michael Lysko, said. positive attitude,” Lysko said. Park and FC Dallas.” sports management, that has existed The SMU sports management Prior to FC Dallas, working with Before stepping foot into the since the ‘60s, is making crucial program took a trip to Frisco last teams had been mainly about stats stadium, the students were urged advancements today. SMU carries Tuesday evening to not only watch and figures for Quinn. It wasn’t to sell FC Dallas match tickets as a strong program for the popular Major League Soccer (MLS) team, until he began working with one of part of their assignment and test major. FC Dallas take on Toronto, but also the oldest MLS teams in the nation of marketing skills. The program “We have been fortunate enough had the opportunity to meet with that he found heart and true passion succeeded in selling approximately to recruit top-notch faculty, all of FC Dallas and Pizza Hut Park CEO, in his work. 200 tickets that evening. whom have significant experience Douglas Quinn. This off-campus trip isn’t the first In an exclusive interview with in the business.” 4 • Friday, October 21, 2011 Opinion The Daily Campus Depression hurts, but it doesn’t have to

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Executive Editor ...... Stephanie Collins something other a pat on the back when we that he could end his own life in Between the pressures of getting Editor in Chief ...... Ashley Withers Managing Editor ...... Sarah Kramer a bit more all finally made decisions about that way and cause all of these high grades, staying involved in News Directors ...... Bridget Bennett, Andy Garcia News Editor ...... Meredith Carlton personal. which college we were going people so much pain seemed clubs and activities and planning Associate News Editor ...... Patricia Boh High school to. But there was another side selfish beyond belief. for a career after graduation, Arts & Entertainment Editors ...... Natalie Blankenship, Chase Wade Associate Arts & Entertainment Editor ...... Christine Jonas sometimes to that companionship: we felt However, I quickly realized I there’s always plenty to keep a Sports Editor ...... E’Lyn Taylor Associate Sports Editor ...... Erica Penunuri feels like some each other’s pain too. was looking at this situation the mind preoccupied, and it’s easy Style Editor ...... Shelby Foster Brandon Bub Health & Fitness Editor ...... Bethany Suba kind of distant In March of this year, one of wrong way. My friend did not kill to fall into the trap of depression Politics Editor ...... Jessica Huseman Opinion Editor ...... Brandon Bub memory, but my classmates who was attending himself out of malice or spite to without even realizing it. Chief Copy Editor ...... Tashika Varma Copy Editors ...... Meghan Sikkel, Katie Tufts there are times when all of it school in Alabama ended his anyone. I knew him well enough If you’re feeling Photo Editor ...... Spencer Eggers Associate Photo Editor ...... Sidney Hollingsworth feels like it was just yesterday. I own life. All of my old high to know that’s not something he overwhelmingly stressed or have Video Editors ...... Summer Dashe, Sydney Giesey, Wesleigh Ogle, Ali Williams had a lot of good buddies in high school friends were completely ever would have done. While been feeling depressed for an Advertising Staff school, some of whom still go devastated and so was I. It felt I certainly can’t judge the extended period of time, don’t Advertising Sales Representatives ...... Jamie Alvrus, Audra Fulp, Hanna Kim, Paige Evans to school with me here at SMU. like my whole world had been surrounding circumstances in just let it go. Say something. Classified Representative ...... Demetrio Teniente Marketing Assistant ...... Bree Ungar The nice thing about high school, turned upside down. It had only his case, I do know that victims There are resources on campus Sales Assistant ...... Hillary Johnson for me at least, was that if you been during my senior year that of suicide in this country are like counseling and psychiatric Production Staff were one of the AP students, I really got to know this friend just that: victims. Many of them services that are designed to help Advertising Designers ...... Riane Alexander, Kelsey Cordutsky, Virginia Lichty Nighttime Production Coordinator ...... Danielle Palomo you generally had all the same very well, and the most recent suffer from crippling depression you. Being depressed doesn’t

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Entire contents © 2011 The Daily Campus. we didn’t always get the chance when he did what he did. For been afflicted with depression Brandon Bub is a sophomore to hang out outside of school, we a while, I was actually angry often go undiagnosed, and the majoring in English and edits The [email protected] • http://www.smudailycampus.com ended up growing particularly with him. When I was at that guilt they can incur from feeling, Daily Campus opinion column. SMU Box 456, Dallas, TX 75275 close by the time graduation vigil, I saw a church filled like burdens to loved ones, only He can be reached for comment at 214-768-4555 • Fax: 214-768-8787 rolled around. with people who were weeping serves to make their lives all the [email protected] PARoDy Voters and politicians: a growing division GOP Apprentice: conTRibuToR “Let us a relentless champion for global In the past four years, the General Assembly, megaphones, teach both human rights. In his life, he was United States has experienced loudspeakers and the like Who will win the ourselves presented with national awards a 9.8 percent decrease in are banned. and others by at least 19 countries. He has set household income. And, worse So instead, to communicate that politics a high standard of achievement yet, 15.1 percent of Americans the speaker utters a few next lunch with ought to be for future politicians around are living below the poverty line. words at a time, and they are a reflection the world. Yet the attention of the federal repeated by all in the crowd at of the If measured by the metric government is elsewhere. As an audible distance. Then, the Trump? aspiration to that he articulates in the words journalist Thomas Freidman speaker continues to the next Adriana Martinez contribute to above, I have to wonder, how said, “It seems like they are phrase, echoed by the chorus, the happiness many of our current politicians having an election, and we are and so on and so forth. The To both boost ratings and determine which candidate would of the community and not of would receive passing grades? having an economic crisis. There crowd then responds with pre- be next to dine with America’s favorite comb-over, Trump secretly the need to deceive or pillage the How many could truly be said is rarely any overlap.” That determined hand signals, which hosted “GOP Apprentice.” Candidates were asked to start a private community. Let us teach both to be committed to “the art of certainly merits no more than are used to indicate agreement, sector business. Whoever created the most jobs during the span of ourselves and others that politics the impossible?” an F. disagreement, time to stop talking the show won a pizza dinner with the Trump. does not have to be the art of the Michael Bloomberg, mayor The discontent of the and strong disagreement. Here’s what went down: possible, especially if this means of New York, responded to American public has become Perhaps this is more Ron Paul broke the mold and opened a company that would the art of speculating, calculating, my question, explaining that palpable and is directly representative of Havel’s vision. replace the FDA. His company took untested drugs, sold them secret agreements and pragmatic the prevalent mentality in manifested in what has been That which seems impossible to the public and then polled them to see how effective the drug maneuvering, but that it also government is, “If I am not described by Henrik Hertzberg — an organized method was. Unfortunately, due to unpredictable side effects, many of can be the art of the impossible, going to be around when the of “The New Yorker” as not of communication among his recipients were unable to respond to the poll questions when that is the art of making both deliverables come, then I am just another protest, but a cri thousands of people without any Paul’s employees called and his company failed the Trump test. ourselves and the world better.” not going to work on or vote for de coeur. The Occupy Wall sound-amplifying devices — has He was fired. None other than Vaclav Havel it.” And if this is not sufficient Street movement seeks to indeed made the worlds of those Texas Governor Rick Perry decided to drop out of the show u t t e r e d t h i s i m p r e s s i v e a n d deterrence, then a politician address the too-often ignored present much better. In a time two days in. After becoming delirious and falling asleep an hour accurate directive. today is further limited to the grievances of the American where discussion has become into the challenge, he attempted to set up a tenant farm on top of Havel, a playwright, essayist, scope of the possible because, public. As Hertzberg describes, destructive in D.C., there is much Trump Tower. He was quickly evicted. Perry then realized he had poet and dissident in the as Bloomberg said, “Where you it is “a release from isolation, to be said for this dialogue. no other private sector experience and thus had no other ideas. He former Czechoslovakia, also stand, depends on where you resignation, and futility.” was fired. holds the title of tenth and last sit.” It seems that rarely, if ever, But, it may be more than Adriana Martinez is a senior Michele Bachmann started a second branch of the Christian President of Czechoslovakia does politics leave the realm that as well. The daily mass majoring in political science, French, counseling center she started with her husband back in Minnesota. and first President of the Czech of “pragmatic maneuvering.” meetings in Zuccotti Park, history and public policy. She can be She decided New York could use a dose of Christian teachings. Republic. He is, with great Instead, it remains distinctly informally known as Liberty reached for comment at adrianam@ Unfortunately, she only hired her 23 children to run the center – certainty, considered a public confined to Havel’s art of Plaza, may teach our failing smu.edu none of whom have formal training in counseling. She was fired. intellectual, a great leader and the possible. government a few lessons. At the Herman Cain’s $9.99 pizzas were a hit on the show, until the realities of his tax plan set in. Under Cain’s 9-9-9 plan, the pizza ended up costing a little under $12 in New York. The pizza also CArtOON wasn’t that good. He was fired. Rick Santorum chose to give advice for money. He believed his “morals and values” would be accepted readily with the American public, and quickly opened his doors and charged a small flat fee for his thoughts. He quickly found he was wrong. Most found him extremely annoying. Santorum has gone missing and has not been heard from again. Buddy Roemer knocked furiously on the door to Donald Trump’s office when he was not allowed onto the show. Donald Trump quickly had him removed, and Roemer went on to complain on Twitter because he was left out. So did Gary Johnson. Jon Huntsman added a satellite of his family’s company in the lobby of Trump Tower. He immediately hired 40 employees and then expanded his services to China. Huntsman was disqualified for daring to use moderate consensus-building policies in his successful business. Mitt Romney waited until all of the other candidate’s businesses were close to collapse, took them over, dismantled them and sold them off. He hired no one, but made a ton of cash. Trump would have hired Romney but when some Kenyan reportedly made $70 million by simply singing “Change” on American Idol, Trump ended the competition realizing his show could never realistically beat the incumbent No. 1 reality show.

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Chris Simpson Tommy Terrell

By SUMMER DASHE The fair has not only become By ANNA KIAPES own the western store for years,” Video Editor Contributing Writer [email protected] a time to visit with old friends but [email protected] Terrell said. “I also know the also to bond with her daughter, people at the Popcorn Park.” Her hands, though frail and who sits three feet away at the As the sun beats down on a While he’s not a big fan of the painted with age spots, move opposing table. warm October afternoon, Tommy fair, he does like his job. from cup to cup as she scoops Her daughter scoops feed Terrell surveys the crowd of “I just enjoy working with these up animal feed and sets it on too, and slides it across the table, families with small children and guys,” Terrell said, pointing to the the table. setting it out for children, couples couples wandering the Texas State large reptiles lying in the pool. Her name is Chris Simpson, and the elderly alike to grab. Fair grounds. While most of his As the end of the fair draws and she has been a Texas State Simpson said she began co-workers bark at the people, near, Terrell is looking forward to Fair employee for 15 years, working at the fair in 1993 promising prizes and exciting taking a break and relaxing. working at the petting zoo and when a fellow employee at rides, Terrell lets the crowds “I’m ready to go back to my handing out cups of feed. Tom Thumb mentioned the fair come to him. He operates Danny family, which means being with “I like to see people I see every needed workers. England’s Giant Alligator and my girlfriend,” Terrell said. year,” Simpson said. Her daughter joined her years Crocodiles exhibit. The line for the Texas Star Each year she catches up with later and the duo has been at it “I’ve been working here about Ferris wheel grows, and Terrell the regulars. Some yearly visitors ever since. 13 years,” Terrell said. “I’ve been continues to stand in the shadow of have even turned into friends, she “I only missed one year, coming here since I was a kid.” the awning waiting. Small children said with a smile. and it was just because I was Terrell started working at the stare and point at the pictures of Her days are fulfilling, as she sick,” Simpson said as she filled State Fair thanks to friends that the animals, but their parents keep enjoys the company of those who another cup. own other booths at the fair. walking, leaving Terrell alone to pass through to pet the animals. “I’ve known the people that his reptiles and his thoughts.

Kim McCormick Gary Turner

By AVERY STEFAN McCormick spends the By SARA CARABASI for the rest of the year. Contributing Writer Contributing Writer [email protected] remaining four days of her week [email protected] His next stop is Jacksonville, looking after her grandchildren. Fla. before heading to Miami. The smell of fried Oreos and “It pays for Christmas,” she said What is it about carnivals and Turner says constantly moving to popcorn add to the overall eclectic about her income from the fair. fairs that makes people so excited? a new city is what he loves to do. and theme-park experience that In addition to raking in some Maybe it’s the adrenaline-pumping “I like to travel and work all the Texas State Fair offers during extra spending money, McCormick rides or the dart-throwing games. over the country,” he said. the fall months, one that Kim gets to meet hundreds of people Maybe it’s the loud music or the Other cities Turner is set to work McCormick has looked forward every day she is there. Talking flashing ride lights. Or maybe in include San Francisco, New to for years. to and seeing the different walks it’s greasy but delicious food York and Beaumont, The Dallas native switched of life at the fair each year is everywhere you go. Texas. from visiting the fair to working at what makes McCormick’s job an Whatever it is, thousands of Before playing a game at the it two years ago, when her mother, interesting and enjoyable way to people head to the Texas State fair, a person must pay using game who has helped out at the Kansas pass the time. Fair every year for some fun. coupons. Turner’s salary depends petting zoo attraction for 15 years, Over the past couple of But behind the fried food, rides on the number of coupons informed McCormick that workers years, McCormick has come to and games are the carnies — the scanned, but the machines used were needed to sell feed. appreciate a different aspect of the workers who come and go with to scan the coupons don’t always The petting zoo at the fair fair. As you meander around the the fair. work. Therefore, don’t expect him hosts one of the most random back of the Cotton Bowl building, Meet Gary Turner, who works back in Dallas next year. assortments of animals one could a pungent and slightly unpleasant at the dart-throwing stand. Turner “Dallas is the only state fair to think of. From zebras to tortoises smell of animal sweat and manure was forced to take on the job of a use them, and they only work a to llamas, all the animals share the fills the air, mixing with the carnie due to the weak economy. little over half the time,” he said. hay-filled pens in harmony, eager traditional fried scents. This more He would not reveal his previous Turner, along with other to be pet and fed by visitors. secluded area where the animals job, nor would he allow his picture fair workers, has “lost a lot of “Did you see the baby kangaroo are housed, far from the chaos of to be taken. This year marks his money because of the faulty gun in the mama’s pouch?” McCormick screaming, excited children and first time at a fair in 40 years. system.” asked excitedly. loud rollercoaster rides, will hold “The money is pretty decent,” “I’m excited to pack up my She loves getting to see the a place for McCormick and her Turner said. “If you’re smart, you things and move on,” Turner animals on the days that she mother for what she hopes to be try to work the big fairs, not the said. “Traveling from city to city works, which include weekends many years to come. small ones.” After Dallas, Turner keeps me busy. I’m blessed that and Mondays. is scheduled to work different fairs I’m never bored.”

Phillip Roberts

By ASHLEY WITHERS taking the year off from school Editor in Chief [email protected] to work, Roberts hopes to attend Cedar Valley College and study Rihanna is blaring from a set engineering. of speakers, Big Tex is “speaking” “Not to toot my own horn, but to a crowd of amazed fairgoers I think I’ll be good at it,” Roberts and chants of “step right up, step said about studying engineering. right up” seem to boom from “You can get my autograph now every booth. One voice, however, if you like.” stands out among the rest. However, his current job “Take a swing and make it is more about figuring out ring,” crows the young man how to attract people to his in a blue octopus hat at the b o o t h t h a n f i g u r i n g o u t h o w Hi-Striker booth. machines work. Phillip Roberts has been “I call them macho man and working at the fair since it opened challenge their masculinity,” this season. Though it may be Roberts said. “They want to come the State Fair of Texas’ 125th take a swing and prove it.” anniversary, 2011 marks Roberts’ During his shifts you can first year at the fair. often find him singing into the “I just came up here one microphone and modeling prizes day and got a job,” 18-year-old from his booth, including the Roberts said. octopus hat. The Dallas native graduated “I do it for the people, the from James Madison High School money, the women and the food,” back in May. This is his first Roberts said half-jokingly. “It’s job since graduating. But after just fun.” SIDNEY HOLLINGSWORTH/The Daily Campus