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Dorm floods at SMU are likely to continue KARA FELLOWS Conributing Writer kfellows@smu.edu Sophomore Olivia McGrath has called Crum Commons home for her first two years at SMU. During the particularly rainy week of Feb. 20, McGrath returned to her first-floor room and was shocked at what she found. “My roommate and I noticed that the floor was all wet in our room,” McGrath said. “It was super weird because the carpet was soaked, and we had no idea why.” As it turned out, a gutter pipe in the wall was in the wrong place. Instead of dumping all that rain outside, the pipe dumped it into the walls and flooded students’ rooms. This is not an isolated incident. SMU unveiled its new Residential Commons in the Southeast Quad three years ago, and the plumbing has already flooded six times for various reasons in the past academic year, displacing approximately 130 students. Fire system pipes broke at Armstrong Commons Feb. 12, flooding one-third of the rooms, while Kathy Crow and Ware Commons have seen pipes break as well. Last semester, the entire Southeast Quad endured a failure of its grey-water system, which removes all water waste not from toilets. The plumbing was shut off, leaving students with no showers or working toilets for days. Most recently, Armstrong and Ware experienced flooding just before spring break. These incidents leave students displaced, walls and
belongings damaged, and SMU facing thousands of dollars in insurance claims, repairs and hotel costs. Furthermore, most of the leaks can’t be fixed until all residents leave the buildings this summer, meaning an equal probability of flooding throughout the semester. Ellen Shew Holland, associate vice president of SMU’s Risk Management Office, said the university is working with its property insurer to figure out what exactly is causing the pipes to break. “We have engaged a forensic engineer to conduct inspections and testing to determine the root cause of these incidents,” Holland said in an email. Holland said the forensic engineer recently completed the inspection and recommended SMU replace the caulking used to seal the sprinkler pipes and walls. Unfortunately for students, the problems aren’t likely to be fixed until right before finals week, Holland said. Freshman Senator Zachary Kosub has used his role with Student Senate to work with university administrators in helping affected students during leaks. Kosub doesn't believe the repairs will happen that quickly. “It’s beyond the scope of fixing it in a week or inspecting it in a week,” Kosub said. “The problem will happen and they'll patch it and replace that segment, but as far as replacing the system, they can’t really do that until summer.” Director of Residential Life Jennifer Post said Residence Life & Student
Housing (RLSH) will arrange hotel rooms for any students who are exiled from their rooms. Every time the residential commons flood, students who need to be relocated are booked at the Magnolia Hotel on Northwest Expressway. The average room at the Magnolia costs about $150 per night according to its website; while SMU is getting a discounted rate, putting one-third of Armstrong residents in hotel rooms for a week could cost up to $80,000. Despite RLSH offering to arrange everything, many students opt out of the hotel room. McGrath said it’s easier just to crash on a friend’s couch. “It is nice to have the hotel room,” McGrath said. “But it is also an inconvenience because I have to pay for Ubers back and forth because I don't have a car on campus. So I ended up staying in a friend's room because it was more convenient.” McGrath stayed on various friends’ futons for almost a week in February due to flooding. Kosub said students felt disconnected from the SMU administration during the process of fixing their rooms and belongings. SMU’s RLSH shares this responsibility with the Office of Risk Management. RLSH provides forms for damage claims and offers free laundry services while Holland and the Office of Risk Management oversee the claims process for students whose items were damaged during the leaks. “We know this has been an inconvenience for the students whose rooms were affected,” Holland said. “And we have appreciated students’
Inside Ware Commons during the floods over spring break.
understanding through this process.” Post said her office emails students as soon as possible after a leak with instructions and information. In February, residents of Armstrong Commons were updated on what was happening in their rooms by a series of nearly daily emails from their residential community director Lauren Cove. On Feb. 13, Cove sent an email at 5 a.m. saying, “While I do not have a definitive answer, it seems water may have tripped the fire alarm system causing the alarms this morning.” This email came after a night of repeated false fire alarms set off by the faulty pipes. Each subsequent email detailed exactly what had been fixed, what was soon to be fixed, and whom to contact with questions. Cove also emailed students directly when their rooms were ready to reoccupy. In Crum Commons, McGrath did not experience this level of communication when she dealt with the maintenance staff working to fix her room. “We had no idea when
Inside Ware Commons
they would be in our room or that they were in our room, and we had no idea they were completely rearranging our room,” McGrath said. Once McGrath and her roommate finally moved back into their room after being displaced to the Magnolia Hotel for four days, another maintenance crew came in. Workers told McGrath and her roommate they had to tear a hole in their wall. McGrath and her roommate were forced out of their room for another week. Kosub is determined that no student should feel the way McGrath did. He is part of a
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Photo by Rachel Seidl
subcommittee in Student Senate specifically working to help students know what to do and what their rights are when these leaks happen. “What I’ve been focusing on is making sure students feel like their concerns are being heard,” Kosub said. “Just making sure people feel like they’re taken care of and that these issues are resolved.” McGrath, however, is ready to move on. As a rising junior, she is no longer required to live on campus. “I am living off campus in a townhouse off of Rosedale,” McGrath said. “I am excited to leave the dorms.”
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SMU remembers the life and passion of Dennis Simon LAUREN WINTERHALDER Conributing Writer lwinterhalde@smu.edu “It’s not about how long you live, but how well you live.” Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote rang especially true for the life of fellow Civil Rights activist and beloved political science professor Dennis Simon. Simon’s life was celebrated on April 3 in Perkins Chapel by a full congregation. The chapel was filled to the last row with family members, friends, students and SMU faculty who were all there to celebrate Simon’s life. Simon was highly regarded on campus by many former students as an extraordinary professor. Senior Helen Dunn, who took many classes with Simon for her political science major, is one of those students.
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A display of flowers and pictures of Simon in Perkins Chapel
“He had more passion than any professor I’ve ever had and conveyed that passion to his students through humor and wisdom,” Dunn said. “His lectures made you want to come to class and also be passionate about learning political science.” This passion has impacted and influenced students since 1986, when Simon first arrived at SMU. During those 31 years,
Simon received almost every teaching award offered at the University. These awards included the “M” Award, the Willis M. Tate Award, the President’s Associates Award and the Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor Award. Simon was also a founding member of SMU’s John Goodwin Tower Center for Political Studies, where he served on the Tower Center
Faculty Advisory Board as a senior fellow. These awards are credited to his energy and enthusiasm in and out of the classroom. Colleague and SMU economics professor Thomas Fomby saw this firsthand. “He was extremely multifaceted. He was a scholar and servant leader who participated in academic ceremonies and governance of the university, as well as his own research,” Fomby said. “So, he was really a multifaceted person with many talents, which is a very rare thing.” Simon will be remembered as a brilliant scholar and a passionate educator. Simon always said he was most proud of his involvement in guiding both undergraduate and graduate students on SMU’s annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage to historic sites throughout the
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South during spring break. Kim Cobb, director of media relations and MLS student at SMU, worked closely with Simon on her thesis and joined him on the Civil Rights Pilgrimage. The eight-day pilgrimage left Cobb with a lasting impression, especially of what Simon told them as they walked off the bus. “He told us that the people on this bus know more about American Civil Rights than most people in the United States and now you have a responsibility to get out there and share what you know,” Cobb said. “I think everyone on the trip took this to heart and came away with the same passion and commitment that he shared so generously.” Simon’s generosity of passion and commitment was on full display at his memorial. “The service really captured
him and it was beautiful,” Cobb said. “I think it would have embarrassed him with all the crying and speeches, but I think it really caught his spirit and helped his family know just how much the university loved him.” These speeches included one by SMU President R. Gerald Turner, his daughter Jenny, his son Jonathon and fellow SMU political science professor Joseph Kobylka, whose speech resonated with many at the service. “I have intellectually grasped the loss of professor Simon, but I haven’t quite emotionally grasped it,” Kobylka said. Simon led a life that impacted others with his kind heart, fierce mind and brave spirit. Simon’s dedication to civil rights and teaching impacted everyone around him.
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Men’s golf finishes seventh overall in The Goodwin OLIVIA PITTEN Sports Editor opitten@smu.edu The SMU men’s golf team traveled to Stanford, Calif., to compete against 23 other teams, including No. 1-ranked University of Southern California, in the 49th edition of The Goodwin March 30 April 1. After three days of playing, the Mustangs earned a total of 872 (+32, 284-303-285), earning a seventh-place finish. In the 2014-2015 season, the Mustangs were cochampions of The Goodwin, finishing 23-under-par. This season, SMU teed off on the first day of the tournament, paired with No.
18 Colorado State and St. Mary’s. Andrew Buchanan, Alex Higgs, Gray Townsend, Daniel Connolly and Henrik Olsson represented SMU. After the completion of the three rounds, Townsend led the Mustangs on the scoreboard. Townsend finished 2-under-par (68) on the third day, sealing his position as 31st overall. Senior Andrew Buchanan finished the tournament 1-over-par (71) and tied for 36th overall. Buchanan had his third top-25 finish of the season in the previous tournament, the Southern Highlands Collegiate. For Buchanan, this tournament was close to home.
“I had a fun week home at Stanford. I got to stay at my house and all of the other players’ families were in town as well. It was a different vibe than usual, but fun because we all got together after the rounds,” Buchanan said. Freshman Daniel Connolly climbed 16 spots on the leaderboard on the third and final day to finish 46th overall. Senior Alex Higgs finished tied for 60th and freshman Henrik Olsson finished 100th. “Overall, the team played well and improved our record. I’m looking forward to Clemson this weekend (April 7 - 9),” said Buchanan. “Hopefully, we’re going to
go into the post season strong.” This seventh-place finish marks the secondstraight top-10 finish for SMU. The Mustangs finished 10th in the Southern Highlands Collegiate. The SMU men’s golf team will travel to Salem, S.C. to play in the second annual Clemson Invitational. This tournament host 13 teams to play 54 holes at Cliff ’s at Keowee Falls. SMU men’s golf will be looking to defeat Clemson, the highestranked team in the tournament and the tournament’s defending champions.
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Maggie Rogers’ EP: new and Dallas International Film Festival sees successful opening weekend refreshing take on folk pop KELLY KOLFF Assoc. A&L Editor kkolff@smu.edu Electronic artist Maggie Rogers made a name for herself after one of the biggest producers in the music industry lauded her with high praise in 2016. The recent NYU graduate found herself sitting next to an awestruck Pharrell Williams after they listened to her song “Alaska.” Williams was conducting a master class’ when he heard Rogers’ soon-to-be hit, prepared notes for her on how to improve. However, he started his critique by stating that he had nothing to criticize.
“It’s singular,” Williams said. “Like when the WuTang Clan came out, like no one could really judge it. You either liked it or you didn’t, but you couldn’t compare it to anything else.” After Williams’ high praise of “Alaska,” Rogers has been furthering her way into the music scene. Her new EP, “Now That the Light is Fading,” is an ode to nature and the physical world, one that sticks with the listener long after it ends. The EP opens with “Color Song,” an apt title for a selfproclaimed synesthetic. Here listeners enter Rogers’ world, a deep woods shrouded
in fantasy. The simplistic, layered harmonies create a serenade not unlike Sylvan Esso’s closing ballad “Come Down.” Rogers’ vocals wrap the listener in a warm blanket, inviting them to sit, be comfortable and stay a while in her words. Rogers’ unique electronic style is rooted in natural sound, a technique reminiscent of Bon Iver. She effortlessly pairs the natural with the unnatural and the drum with the synthesizer. With the success of her EP, the lights won’t be fading on Rogers’ career anytime soon.
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Assoc. A&L Editor cdmclaughlin@smu.edu The 2017 annual Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) is here. SMU’s very own Liener Temerlin founded the Dallas Film Society and DIFF with Michael Cain and served as its Chairman and Festival Director from 2006-2008. Overnight, the Festival became the largest film festival in the southwest with more than 193 films from 25 countries, filling over 30,000 seats. This year, the Magnolia Theatre in West Village hosts the event and there will be additional screening venues at the Angelika Film Center, Texas Theatre, Dallas City Performance Hall, Main Street Garden, the Grove at Harwood and SMU’s Meadows Museum. Various independent films are involved — from narrative features to documentaries. Each film is entered in a competition, such as the Best Short Film, Narrative Feature and Documentary Feature to name a few. Many films are lowbudget, but one filmmaker managed to raise $150,000 for his film through a Kickstarter campaign and several investors. “The Big Spoon,” directed by Carlyn Hudson, made an appearance March 31 and April 1 at the Magnolia. This film is entered in the Texas Feature Competition, a juried competition of films either shot in or relating to the Lone Star State.
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DIFF begins at the Magnolia Theatre.
Six other films are entered in the Texas Feature Competition; “Tower” was the former Grand Jury Prize winner for this competition. “The Big Spoon” is a non-romantic comedy. The screenwriters strived to create a film that was not only low budget, but also relatable to viewers. Actress and screenwriter Mallory Culbert got the inspiration for the film from her friends in longterm relationships. The movie is intended to be for 30-somethings that either are happy to be in their relationship and don’t relate to the movie or do relate and are grateful for the movie. Many viewers knew Culbert’s feministic, gogetter personality before seeing the film, including Elyssa Halford. “I anticipate a nontraditional romantic movie, knowing the producer’s style,” Halford said. “Other than it being a feature-length film I expect it to have an interesting twist rather than something you’d typically see in a box office film.” While the film didn’t scream “girl-power,” feminist values were prevalent. The girl doesn’t keep the man in the end and
is better off because of it. While producing and writing the film took five years, “The Big Spoon” was cast and crewed in only 18 days in Austin, Texas. When asked about the difference between producing an independent film and a big box-office movie, Hudson was very positive about the process of working with a small crew. “I’m answering to me and my team,” Hudson said. “I didn’t have to answer to my studio. I got to answer to myself.” The most impressive aspect of the movie is that only four people put it together. Culbert not only played a lead role, but also co-wrote the film. “I even did my own stunts — reversing in the airport pick-up lane,” Culbert said. The atmosphere of the film festival is refined. Your movie ticket not only gets you into one of Dallas’ most luxurious theaters, but also a complimentary pint of Stella Artois. Before the film, many moviegoers enjoyed a meal at one of West Village’s several restaurants. The businesses welcome the heavy foot traffic and the hustle-andbustle that comes with the festival.
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Kendrick Lamar, Alt-J top Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors bring ‘Souvenir’ tour to Dallas editor’s recommended listens RILEY COVEN Arts & Life Editor rcoven@smu.edu
KELLY KOLFF Assoc. A&L Editor kkolff@smu.edu The Campus Weekly will showcase the most recent and relevant music highlights every week, starting today. This week’s highlights include a Kendrick Lamar music video, a surprise release from The Chainsmokers, and a unique launch technique from Local Natives. “Humble” by Kendrick Lamar: K-Dot dropped his newest single March 30 in style, music video and all. The single’s video directed by Dave Meyers has already reached the top spot on YouTube’s “Trending” list with over 4 million views. It acts as a perfect complement to the song with stark lighting and a production value rivaling that of Beyonce’s “Formation.” With a heavy beat and attitude reminiscent of Lamar’s “Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City,” “Humble” criticizes popular rappers’ wealth and exuberance by saying Lamar can do it better. “In Cold Blood” by Alt-J: Alt-J launched another single the week of April 3 -7 following the release of its first new single
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“3WW.” “In Cold Blood” is louder and brassier than the former and holds the familiar chant-like vocals of classic Alt-J songs. The track is featured on this week’s Spotify ‘New Music Friday’ playlist with over 292,206 plays. Their long-anticipated album is slated to drop this June. “I Saw You Close Your Eyes” by Local Natives: Alternative staple Local Natives kept up with its more pop-influenced streak with its newest single. “I Saw You Close Your Eyes” was first released as a creative music experience, directing listeners to a website where they could only hear the song if their eyes were closed. The song’s catchy chorus paired with rhythmic guitar and synth tunes make for a indie pop powerhouse. The single, featured
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on Billboard’s ‘MustHear Music’ podcast, currently has 371,461 plays on Spotify. “Still Got Time” by Zayn ft. PartyNextDoor: Former One Direction star Zayn seems to be emulating hip-hop artist Drake in his newest single “Still Got Time.” Zayn came back into the spotlight after the release of his song “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever,” featured on the “Fifty Shades Darker” soundtrack. This follows his debut album “Mind of Mine,” which topped the Billboard ‘Top 200’ chart in 2016. “Still Got Time” features a catchy beat and subtle upbeat guitar that keeps listeners dancing through the whole song. “The One” by The Chainsmokers: The Chainsmokers’ surprise single caught fans off guard recently. “The One” features lilting harmonies that highlight the duo’s softer, mournful side. The song keeps a pumping beat starting halfway through, but doesn’t have a strong drop like that in “Closer,” one of their most popular songs of last year. “The One” is the first track of The Chainsmokers’ second album “Memories… Do Not Open” coming out April 7.
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors are bringing their tour to Dallas April 21. The group is touring to support its acclaimed new album,“Souvenir.” It’s the group’s biggest album to date and their show is just as great. Holcomb, hailing from Memphis, is based in Nashville where he hones his musical prowess and puts together an annual music festival for the local crowds. The Campus Weekly had a chance to chat with Holcomb this week. Campus Weekly: Can you tell us a little about your latest album “Survivor?” Drew Holcomb: It’s the first record I have written with my bandmates. They
brought a completely different musicality and point of view that was really fun to harness together. We went in a few directions we have not gone before, so it’s an exciting change of pace. CW: Do you have a favorite song of yours off the album? DH: That is sort of like picking your favorite kid, but playing “Mama’s Sunshine, Daddy’s Rain” live has been incredible on the tour so far. CW: What is the story behind Moon River Music Festival? DH: I love festivals. I love my hometown Memphis. I love a lot of my other artists’ friends. I wanted to marry those three things together and host my own festival and it has been a blast. CW: I saw you’re currently
touring, how has that been so far? Any standout places? Anywhere you’re looking forward to? DH: It has been great. We took a few months off the road to record the album, so it’s always good to get on the road and try out the new songs. A new record always makes touring much more energizing. We are playing back-to-back nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and that will be the best two days of the tour for sure. CW: What can we expect from a typical concert? DH: We will be doing lots of songs from “Souvenir” but also older favorites as well. If people want to hear something specific, if they shout it loud enough, we might give it a shot.
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Technology has tremendously increased the quality of modern life. However, sometimes when I see a toddler on an iPad or a kindergartener with their own iPhone, I question whether we understand the ramifications that technology will have on culture in the future. While technology has immense possibilities for continuing to enhance our quality of life, it can also lead to a cultural stagnation of sorts. This may be characterized by an ever-growing number of services in the digital realm, distracting people while the “actual” world worsens. It may not be as extreme as cultural brainwashing, but it is something along these lines. The best comparison I can draw to illustrate this concept would be to the Coliseum and the decline of Rome. To the best of my understanding, the people were offered the “bread and
circuses” of violence and feasts in the Coliseum so the government could keep up appearances while the empire declined. While digital ones and zeros may not be as iconic as the Coliseum, this concept of placation through entertainment while society deteriorates is a danger to our current culture as our dependency in technology increases. To a certain extent, this may already be happening. People often post their political commentary to Facebook and feel that they are making a legitimate difference, when one may question how much that actually helps. Happiness is a mere cat video away from some people, while video games distract countless others from the troubles of their daily lives through the allure of alternate worlds – from the hard-core gamers to Farmville and candy crush warriors. While none of this obviously constitutes a coordinated effort to dumb people down or to distract them from reality, to me this seems like a dangerous possibility.
So while technology has become an inseparable part of modern life, it would be prudent to evaluate whether
technological advances will make people’s lives better or simply be a distraction rather than an improvement.
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Jenna Lyons has been with J.Crew for over 26 years.
J.Crew announces Jenna Lyons’ departure from brand GABRIELLA BRADLEY
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For years, J.Crew has been the fashion leader of preppy staples and crisp prints. The brand is worn by everyone from Kate Middleton to Michelle Obama and is a staple brand among southern fashion influencers. Much of the brand’s recent success has been due to none other than Jenna Lyons, who oversaw all product design, visual and brand presentation. However, the house hold name brand has fallen on hard times recently. According to Fortune.com, “comparable sales at J.Crew fell 6.7 percent in the fiscal
year that recently ended, on top of an 8.2 percent drop the year before. A two-year sales slump has also left the merchandiser with $2 billion in debt, which has led to bankruptcy whispers throughout the industry. Earlier this week, news that Lyons would be leaving J.Crew shocked the fashion world. The split is apparently mutual, according to J.Crew’s CEO Mickey Drexler, who noted Lyons will stay on as creative advisor for the retailer until her contract runs out in December. “She has made many significant contributions to J.Crew and has built an incredibly talented team,”
Drexler said in a statement. “J.Crew is focused on continuing the progress underways as we execute on our strategic initiatives and position the Company for the long term.” Lyons not only served as creative director, but had also taken on the role as the public face for the brand. Her signature dark rimmed glasses and blazers were spotted all over the fashion scene at openings and events, making her a public embodiment of the brand. While she has not immediately announce her next steps, she is sure to continue the legacy she created during her time at J.Crew.
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