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Bridge the Gap Chamber Players makes classical music accessible to the public in Dallas LILI JOHNSTON News Editor lsjohnston@smu.edu SMU group Bridge the Gap is trying to increase the general public’s accessibility to classical music. Bridge the Gap is “a semi-classical music organization founded in 2011 by SMU Meadows School of the Arts music majors with the mission to bring chamber music to the outside world to people who aren’t usually going to hear it,” said Bridge the Gap president Sam Park. Chamber music ensembles consist of only a few musicians, Park said. Orchestras do not fall under that category. Park joined Bridge the Gap in his sophomore year. He is a senior receiving a bachelor’s degree in Music Education and current Bridge the Gap president. “The best part about Bridge the Gap is that I get to see people, like strangers, enjoy the music that we play,” Park said. The organization also has a pedagogic component. “I think chamber music is the quickest way to become a great musician,” Park said. “Because if you’re playing in the orchestra or the band, you can hide behind everyone else playing. But, if you’re in chamber music, you’re the only one playing your part, so you better play it well or everybody’s going to know. Playing a lot of chamber music and being around great chamber musicians has definitely improved my music studies.” Bridge the Gap is an opportunity for not just music players, but also for composers. Park described the organization’s program at SITE31 in downtown Dallas. “We do a full program at this art gallery of all new music by SMU students and composers. And that’s usually a big deal. We did our second annual one this year and we’re increasing that to each semester,” Park said. There is also meaning in Bridge the Gap’s mission in spreading classical music in the Dallas area. “I think that classical music… has a problem of accessibility,” Park said. “People don’t go

listen to classical music unless they’ve already been doing it for years. When you play classical music concerts, it’s a bunch of old, white people coming to hear the music.” This accessibility isn’t just ageist; it’s also biased demographically and racially. A National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report from 2017 provides insight into arts education in the U.S. The study found a socioeconomic disparity. “On a scale of 300, students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, which is often used as a proxy to identify low-income students, scored…lower in music...[and] lower in visual arts… than those not eligible,” a summary of the report stated. On a racial level, black students scored the lowest on exposure to music and the visual arts, with Asian/Pacific Islander students scoring the highest. While linear natures of studies cannot account for the robustness in disparities of the arts (population density and geographic location are also factors), the same general conclusion can be drawn: not everyone has equal access to the arts. “Your average person is not going to buy tickets to the Dallas Symphony,” Park said. “By doing this sort of thing, we can increase patrons of the arts.” For Park, this is also one of the more rewarding aspects. Increasing accessibility through more concerts in more places is the future for Bridge the Gap. “Right now, we do a lot of concerts in the University Park area, which is great and helpful. But where we could make the most impact is if we went somewhere like South Dallas or Oak Cliff or something,” Park said. “The way our concerts work is we start out with a piece that people know,” Park said. “For example, we have a string quartet playing…‘Take on Me.’ They’ll play something like that, that people already know. And people hear that, recognize it, they come sit down. And then they start playing Beethoven.” “We hook them in with something they already know and love, and then we introduce them to something else that they might like, and usually they do end up liking it,” Park said. Bridge the Gap Chamber Players performs every Friday at Mockingbird Station outside the Angelika Film Center at 6 p.m. Other events can be found on its website www.btgchamber.org. True to its mission, all concerts are free and open to the public.

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Randall Stephenson to speak at SMU graduation CHLOE SMITH Contibuting Writer chloes@smu.edu Southern Methodist University’s featured speaker in the 103rd all-University Commencement ceremony will be Randall L. Stephenson, chairman and chief executive officer of AT&T. The ceremony, which is expected to award over 2,500 degrees, will be held on Saturday, May 19 at 9 a.m. in Moody Coliseum. Stephenson earned his B.S. in accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma before earning his Master of Accountancy from the University of Oklahoma. His career began in 1982 at Southwestern Bell Telephone in Oklahoma, and in 2005, he was appointed to AT&T’s board of directors. Later, in 2007, Stephenson was appointed CEO. Since his start as CEO, Stephenson’s career has had notable accomplishments including the acquisition of Time Warner, DIRECTV, and the purchase of Mexican

wireless companies. He initiated AT&T’s, “It Can Wait” campaign, accumulating over 19 million pledges of support against distracted driving. “We are honored to have a pioneering business and technology leader of Mr. Stephenson’s stature as featured speaker at Commencement,” said SMU President R. Gerald Turner. In 2016, AT&T donated $2.5 million to SMU, endowing the AT&T Center for Visualization and funding its advanced research. Additionally, AT&T and SMU collaborated to start the Payne Stewart SMU Golf Training Center at the Trinity Forest Golf Club. “He is a striking example of what can be accomplished when someone possesses a clear vision of where they want to go,” Turner said. “I know he will inspire each of our graduating students to form their own grand vision of what they want to accomplish in their lives with the knowledge they’ve acquired at SMU.”

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Unsung Heroes: SMU-TV’s Robert Emery TAKIA HOPSON Contributing Writer thopson@smu.edu For news updates, sports commentary, fashion advice and even Spanish language TV, SMU students can turn to broadcasts produced by SMU TV in the Division of Journalism. While the shows are all student-produced, the student journalists say they would be lost without Senior Media Equipment Technician Robert Emery. “Robert is someone we all go to with our problems,” said Zoe Diskin, a journalism and sports management double-major and executive producer of the Daily Update. “Without him, the show would not go on.” The student journalists say Emery is the wizard behind the scenes, helping them with everything from computer issues as they write their shows to fixing anything and everything that can go wrong in the studio and control room. “When something goes wrong, I’m able to diagnose it and figure out a fix pretty quickly,” Emery said. “If I can’t fix it, I know where to look to figure something out.” Fifty-year-old Emery is a Pittsburgh native. He got to SMU after studying electronic technology at DeVry University and working several other jobs in electronics. His expertise in computer and programming skills is self-taught. Journalism and film major Kelly Case said that Emery is an encouraging figure in

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the department. “He genuinely cares about us doing well,” Case said. “He definitely makes the journalism school continue to move forward.” Students broadcast from the Tony Pederson Broadcast Studio, a state-of-the-art broadcast facility in the journalism wing of Umphrey Lee. The shows can be seen on campus and in residential halls, as well as through Charter Cable in nearby neighborhoods. SMU’s Broadcast Executive-in-Residence Pam Harris Hackett said Emery is always there to fix problems that arise. “He is the glue that holds it all together,” Hackett said.

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SMU hosts Relay For Life CHLOE SMITH Contributing Writer chloes@smu.edu Southern Methodist University will host a Relay For Life event Friday, April 6. The event will take place from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am on Bishop Boulevard. Relay For Life is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, with events that take place in thousands of communities all over the world. Each Relay event is hosted by volunteers to raise awareness in their own

communities. Thousands of people come out to show their support by walking for hours for their loved ones. “Everyone knows someone or knows of someone who has been affected by cancer so we do our best to raise as much as we can for the organization,” said Dylan Murphy from Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, who will participate in the event. Those who wish to show their support may join hundreds of SMU students and organizations Friday night.

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Former Big iDeas winner launches website for student entrepreneurs FATIMA REYNA Contributing Writer fdreyna@smu.edu

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Traditionally opposing identities come together in LGBT dialogues FATIMA REYNA Contributing Writer fdreyna@smu.edu The SMU Women and LGBT Center hosted LGBT Dialogues where students, faculty and religious leaders said religious and LGBT identities can intersect, on March 20 in Hughes-Trigg. The subtopics included the importance of LGBT representation in places of worship and their acceptance into those communities. The conversation always came back to affirmation within religious communities being of the utmost importance to those who are LGBT and want to practice their faith. “This conversation is really about making sure that people know that pretty much in every single faith tradition you can be fully both religious and LGBT,” said Valerie Erwin, the program adviser at the Women and LGBT Center. Dr. David Doyle, one of the discussion facilitators, said the topics of religion and the LGBT community together can be an alien concept when they are combined, because faith and being LGBT are not always in tandem. Personal stories and anecdotes were shared in the discussion. One student said that they grew up in a religious Southern Baptist family, and that his church created an environment that was not accepting of LGBT people. Therefore, they found it easier to just abandon their religion altogether. Erwin said that she has dealt with many students at the center that come from various religious backgrounds. “I know a lot of students who have a horrible faith experience and then just say ‘No I’m done’ and that is fine but there are also students who are really connected to their faith,” Erwin said. “Faith provides

them a full strong experience and that’s really important to them.” LGBT students said many members of their community have felt like they have to choose either religion or their LGBT identity, but not anymore. Andrea, a junior who chose to not reveal her last name to keep her identity private, is very involved in her church and is even able to serve in ministries she is passionate about. Andrea said she sees religion as a big part of who she is, but she also wants to be her authentic self, therefore having a place of worship that’s open and affirming is very important to her. “It’s especially important when the conversations are about faith because I feel like it’s something that’s not talked about very much at college,” she said. “Being able to include that in these discussions and seeing how that aspect plays into these conversations of identity is really important.” Leaders in religious communities such as SMU Hillel Director, Rabbi Heidi Coretz, and United Methodist Church Pastor, Rev. Michael Bockman, said that some religious institutions are not prepared or don’t know how to handle these changes and the integration of the LGBT community. They also said that there are conversations happening within their respective religious groups on how to be more accepting and accommodate the needs of the LGBT community. The Women and LGBT Center has hosted these LGBT Dialogues for five years. Erwin said students request to have this specific topic of religion in the lineup of topics for the discussions every year, and it’s one of the best-attended discussions of the year. These dialogues happen every month and are open to all SMU students.

A SMU alumnus and Big iDeas winner created a website that connects student entrepreneurs with other local students to build businesses and teams. Alan Marull graduated from SMU in 2016, but he started his first business when he was a sophomore. Marull won the 2013 SMU Big iDeas Business Plan Competition with his idea for a fast food delivery service, which he ran for two years. Now he works in digital marketing and about a month ago launched a website, Findxyz.xyz. “This website is a resource to find business partners but hopefully it can grow to be a place where student entrepreneurs can go in and find people for all of their business needs, like influencers or services,” Marull said. Findxyz.xyz allows students to post their profile with their skills and contact information. Whether the student is an entrepreneur, influencer or skilled worker, this platform is intended to allow everyone to connect. Students can post and search under a specific Dallas area, university or citywide. Marull said he came up with the idea after being in the business plan competition. Marull said he found it difficult to network. He wishes he had found business partners because it was difficult to juggle school and his business. Marull said he hopes to help students make connections with each

other with the free and easy to use platform. “If you have a good idea, go ahead and just start it. Find somebody that can help you build it,” Marull said. “It might seem like a big problem to tackle, but if you can find the right pieces and the right

people, it’s very doable.” Marull said that the SMU Big iDeas business plan competition helped him become an entrepreneur and it helped him pave a path to where he is today.

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SMU alumna discusses Murillo at the Meadows Museum OLIVIA WEST Assignment Desk Editor owest@smu.edu The Meadows Museum hosted Louis Martin Lecture Series in the Humanities, where SMU alumna, Rebecca Teresi, discussed one of the great artists of the Spanish Golden Age, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo on March 16. “Murillo: Artistic Intelligence and the Spanish Golden Age” is a five part lecture series discussing the life, career and impact of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, an influential painter of Spanish Golden Age, while examining the five paintings

permanently held at the Meadows Museum. Rebecca Quinn Teresi, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Art History, Johns Hopkins University, and a former Meadows/Kress/ Prado Curatorial Fellow at the Meadows Museum said, “Murillo was the most famous Spanish painter outside of Spain in the midnineteenth century but fell out of critical favor as his work began to be considered saccharine and vapid in the 20th and 21st centuries. Close inspection of the paintings… (and attendance of the lecture series) reveals otherwise.” When asked what was most significant about the lecture series and exhibition,

Scott Winterrowd, Director of Education at the Meadows Museum, said, “Murillo is one of the most important painters of Spain’s Golden Age and the Meadows is fortunate to hold five paintings by the artist in its collection.” Winterrowd added, “The occasion of his four-hundredth birthday is a perfect occasion to revisit the artist’s work and reevaluate his importance.” Carrie Sanger, Marketing and Public Relations Manager at the Meadows Museum, said that for SMU students, “Rebecca Quinn Teresi is an entertaining and engaging speaker who can bring this artist… to life for a modern audience.”

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One of Murillo’s paintings, “Jacob Laying Peeled Rods before the Flocks of Laban”

Teresi commented on the lecture by saying, “A student who is looking to learn more about an artist or an artistic period for pure intellectual

enrichment and the joy of discovery would enjoy attending these lectures, whether or not that student had a background in art history. And unlike taking

an art history class, there are no grades and no preparatory work is required–all you have to do is sign up, show up, and enjoy.”

Celebrities to join March of Our ‘Final Portrait’ presents elegant painting Lives advocates for WE Day ELLEN CASE Contributing Writer ecase@smu.edu

EMILY RULE Contributing Writer erule@smu.edu Selena Gomez and Jennifer Aniston are among many Hollywood heavyweights who have decided to attend WE Day in Southern California on April 19, according to E News. The stars will stand beside the March for Our Lives organizers and Parkland High School Students Jacyln Corin and Cameron Kasky to celebrate and honor their accomplishments. Gomez has attended six WE Day celebrations in the past few years and is looking forward to another opportunity to share words of encouragement and celebration with the many young leaders who have made a positive change in society. “I’m constantly inspired by the determination in every single student at WE Day. The energy they bring is unforgettable,” Gomez told E News. WE Day is a celebration to honor young people who are making a difference within their communities.

Over the years WE Day has become the largest youth empowerment event held in the country. According to WE.org, WE Schools is an educational program that encourages young people to lead with confidence in order to transform the world around them. The event is estimated to bring together over 16,000 students and educators from across the state to celebrate a common goal. The event will include speakers, innovative thought leaders and performances by celebrities as well as appearances from the WE co-founders, Craig and Marc Kielburger. Southern Methodist University’s school motto, “World Changers Shaped Here” is something to take into account when reflecting upon the WE Movement and what it stands for. SMU students have continuously worked hard in order to make a difference on their campus through organizations such as One Love and Not on My Campus. These organizations have allowed the entire school community to get involved and make a difference in the country and the world.

Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti went slow and steady with his work. In his movie Final Portrait, Stanley Tucci takes a similar road with his story on the artist, focusing on the backdrop of a specific painting. The movie is a portrait itself, painted with as much passion and impatience as the story it tells. “Final Portrait” tells the story of Giacometti (Geoffrey Rush) and his subject for the picture, James Lord (Armie Hammer). The original plan was for Lord, an American abroad, to sit and head back to America. However, Giacometti takes over 18 sittings to finish the portrait. During the creation of the painting, Lord watches Giacometti fret over his talent and his work. Lord

also sees how Giacometti’s relationship with his wife and a prostitute affects his life and art. Giacometti worries his work is not good enough and constantly doubts the painting, even starting over multiple times, leaving Lord to reschedule his flights home. Tucci, in one of his rare forays into the director’s chair, crafts the story masterfully. The film is a short account but never lacks in story. Set against the backdrop of Paris, Tucci injects soft Parisian music into the background. The cinematography is a bold and intriguing choice. Tucci’s use of a shaky handheld camera helps heighten the uncomfortable feeling. The audience gets to study Lord just as Giacometti does, as the camera pans often over Hammer’s face. While the story draws attention, the pacing is unstable with some slow scenes. The ending, however,

is quick and makes it feel like some parts of the story were missed. “Portrait” has an interesting tale that brings attention to the pain and the worries of the creation of art, but the film is almost completely driven by the talent of the actors. Rush embodies Giacometti’s distracted and eccentric personality and tackles with perfection, his troubles and the obsessions. French actress Clemence Poesy steals every scene she is in as Giacometti’s prostitute muse while Hammer plays Lord’s dying patience with subtlety. The true star is the artist’s wife (Sylvie Testud), who watches as he dotes on his muse while ignoring his spouse. While “Final Portrait” is a film that fully embraces the world of art with a graceful story, it is the work from the actors that truly brings the story.

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Black Panther creates worldwide impact ELLEN CASE Contributing Writer ecase@smu.edu Chinedum Anyanya looked around the theater. Movie-goers filed out of the room, chatting excitedly. The Alamo Drafthouse employee held a bucket full of silverware as his coworkers continued cleaning the aisle, making their way around the giant recliner chairs. Powerful music, a mix of a superhero theme and African tunes echoed throughout the cinema. “To me, since my parents are African, it’s nothing new to me. This is my heritage,” Anyanya said. When Black Panther opened Feb. 16, it was already making headlines. The movie is a milestone for diversity in Hollywood, marking the first time a big Hollywood movie has featured an almost allblack cast. The music, costumes and vibrant themes are factors never seen before in a highprofile blockbuster film, and the film also provides a pure, cinematic celebration of African culture. SMU Meadows admissions counselor Ryan Cole appreciated how the writers of the movie created a balance between ideals in the film. “It just gave a lot of visibility and complexity to black characters, and that was big to me,” Cole said. Cole said he felt the majority of movies that feature black characters fall into the same patterns. “Usually when you have a black character in a movie, they are a sassy sidekick or the best friend. Or, if they are a main character, like in The Help, they are playing a

degrading role,” Cole said. Now, children can grow up seeing Black Panther’s T’Challa, with all his wealth and technology, ruling as king and not being affected by the rest of the world. Khyree Henderson sat in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. He has been following the Marvel films since the beginning 10 years ago. His views on the movie are similar to Cole’s. “We don’t usually get black movies of this type. Usually the movies that get this attention and the awards are slave movies or things of that nature. We don’t get to see ourselves represented in this area,” Henderson said. “It was nice to see this representation.” While the movie is located in a fictional country on the continent, it still brings in the traditions and styles of real African countries in its rituals, dress and accents. Henderson said he read that the director traveled to the continent to study the cultures from the countries so they could be accurately depicted on screen. For SMU graduate student and Nigerian native Ekele Shaibu, it felt like he was transported back to his home. “I knew from the beginning of the movie when I heard Jobu’s accent that I was in for something special. It really felt like I was in one of the arts theaters in the University of Lagos, Nigeria, watching one of those life-changing dramas by my compatriots, only difference being that I was in AMC here in Dallas, Texas,” Shaibu said.

Shaibu is a Batman fan but would consider changing to Marvel if it means more movies like Black Panther. Black Panther holds much importance to those of African descent and/or darker skin. It is a reflection of many people’s lives that they have never seen mirrored on the big screen. “Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira’s actions and expressions made me instantly think of many of my ladies I know back at home, and at some level, the women in my own family,” Shaibu said. Many audience members hope the success of Black Panther does not stay in cinemas but continues outward. The superhero movie was already making waves pre-release on its impact. Now, the focus is on what happens after Black Panther leaves theaters. “One thing I hope sticks is more visibility with more African cultures, because I know how most conversations with Africa are framed in media and regular discussions. For instance, people think Africa is one country,” Henderson said. Anyanya continued to help clean the theater before the next showing. He looked up at the now blank screen and paused. He said he hopes it gives audiences more respect for African culture and encourages them to not let the movie be just a part of a cinematic experience. “It’s great to enjoy a movie, but it’s better if you can experience it firsthand,” Anyanya said.

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EDITORIAL STAFF thedailycampus@gmail.com The Editorial Staff would like to endorse candidate Nathan DeVera for Student Body President for the 2018-2019 term. Over the course of his three years at SMU, DeVera has been a part of the Student Senate, filling the roles of FirstYear Senator, Lyle Senator, Parliamentarian, and is currently serving as Student Body Vice President. This long history of experience as a member in the body

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he would be leading to enact change is more than encouraging. His platform includes giving students a bigger voice in the decisions by the administration that

affect them and working to make our facilities as wonderful on the inside as our campus looks on the outside. His dedication to open communication from students, undergraduate and graduate alike, is a message we are excited to get behind. His intentions for facilities improvements include underclassmen and upperclassmen housing, the Dedman Recreational Center, Greek housing, and the outdoor lighting students so frequently note are subpar and make them feel unsafe.

Outside of his Student Senate experience, DeVera has been an active presence on the SMU campus. He is a member of the Southern Gentlemen, or “SoGents”, a cappella group, a continuation from high school of his passion for the arts. He also plays on the SMU Rugby Team, serving as their President and Captain. Before prospective students even become Mustangs, they know DeVera as a tour guide, as he is a Student Ambassador on top of all of his other responsibilities.

Endorsement: Do more with Davis KATHERINE JONES Guest Contributor joneske@smu.edu Since the moment we stepped foot on SMU’s campus, Davis Wells and I have been best friends. His loyalty, inspiration and energy have shaped every moment of my college experience; I am certain that many others would say the same. Those characteristics that make Davis such an amazing friend to so many people are the same characteristics that make Davis the best candidate for Student Body President. From the very beginning of freshman year, Davis has taken every possible opportunity to become more involved with our university and the people who call SMU home. Whether it was joining Cockrell-McIntosh’s commons council, becoming active in Senate, or serving as an AARO leader, Davis’s

loyalty to not just SMU, but also more importantly, the students of SMU, is apparent through his involvement in many organizations on campus. These contributions helped shape Davis’s passion to improving this university and every Mustang’s experience here along with his vision to see what needs to be accomplished to achieve this goal. Through his extensive involvement on campus, Davis has built relationships with students from every school, commons and organization and has listened to the concerns every person and group has voiced to him. Davis’s goal of including every Mustang, regardless of affiliation, in the conversation on what improvements must be made is motivated by his immense desire to create a united and proud SMU student body in which every Mustang feels equally valued and fairly

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represented. He believes diversity and inclusivity are integral to the student body and will work diligently to serve the best interest of every member of the SMU community. Even in passing, Davis’s energy is contagious. His admirable work ethic and unending school spirit are evident in everything he does. If you were to walk around campus with him, it would quickly become obvious that Davis never encounters a stranger, and despite how busy his day may be, he would

happily drop everything he is doing for anyone that needs his assistance, then have the stamina to head to a SoulCycle class right after. If elected, the student body can be rest assured that Davis is tirelessly working to make SMU the best possible version of itself and constantly brainstorming on how to improve every Mustang’s experience here. Davis has not only the best interest of every Mustang and the SMU community at heart, but also the determination and tenacity to achieve it. His passion for this university is rivaled only by his passion for every student of this university and his desire to provide them with a safe, motivated and united home away from home. So, when you are deciding whom to vote for as SMU Student Body President, vote to do more with Davis, because I can guarantee that Davis would do everything in his power and more for you.

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Foster declares for NBA Draft JAKE EICHSTAEDT Sports Writer jeichstaedt@smu.edu The Mustangs ended the 2018 season with a loss in the American Conference to the No.1 ranked Cincinnati Bearcats. After finishing the season just 17-16, post season play eluded the Mustangs. Injuries and scholarship reductions caused the Mustang talent to be thin all year. Two devastating injuries in particular were Shake Milton suffering a fracture in his hand and Jarrey Foster tearing his ACL in his left knee. The injuries ended both players’ seasons, and seemingly their collegiate careers. Both Mustang standouts declared for the NBA draft. Foster first told ESPN of his intentions to pursue his NBA dream, and has left the option to return to college by not hiring an agent. “To stay in the draft, I would have to be confident that I will be drafted in a spot that I am in a good situation,” Foster said to ESPN about him not hiring representation. “If I can get into the second round, that would be ideal.

I’m looking for a team that can work with me with what I’m going through, providing me with a protocol to help me out and get as strong as possible.” Foster was once thought of as a first-round pick. ESPN’s mock draft released in December had the SMU Junior Mustang going in the mid 20’s. However, in their latest mock draft released on March 20, he was left off of the list of 60 players that were projected to have their name called on June 21. Many, even Foster himself, thought he was in the midst of a breakout season. “I knew I was ready for the draft when my work ethic changed over this past year.” Foster said. “I’ve always believed that I could play in the NBA.” Experts agree with Foster. Bruce Frasier, an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors, said he’s noticed Foster’s NBA potential. “I think he can be an elite defender. He defended Deandre Ayton against Arizona and Mohamed Bamba during a preseason scrimmage,” Frasier said. “He switches onto guards with

little problem. Physical and competitive with quick feet and a 7-foot wingspan. I see him finding a role.” While the injury remains a concern, Foster’s draft stock is being hindered because of a lack of proficiency in one area that is being revolutionized in the NBA — the 3-point shot. While hitting 37.4% for his career at SMU, his shooting ability wained as his career progressed, averaging just 32.3% this season. Foster was shy of the shot as well, averaging four 3-point attempts per 40 minutes. With the 3-point line moving further back in the NBA, the need to improve marksmanship from the perimeter will be pertinent for Foster. “A lot of my time will be working on the distance of the 3 point line in the NBA.” Foster said. “But I believe hard work and dedication to improve skills is the main ingredient to getting better. The future is bright. Whether it’s my senior year at SMU or my rookie season in the NBA.”

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Dallas Millennial Club hosts fashion and lifestyle themed speaker and debate series MERRIT STAHLE Fashion Editor mstahle@smu.edu The Dallas Millennial Club hosted the monthly Millennial Debate and Speaker Series Monday, April 2. Fashion and Lifestyle was the topic of the evening at SPACES on McKinney Ave. The event was divided into two panels. The first panel consisted of Uncommon Man founder Kyle Shiels, SuitSupply regional manager Travis Kern, Unbranded co-creator Matt Alexander, LoveTanya founder Tanya Watters and Men’s Fashion Week Dallas owner Mahiri Takai. Each panelist answered questions about launching a business, creating a following, raising capital and building relationships with clients. One audience member asked how to raise enough capital to launch a business. “Instagram and LinkedIn have singlehandedly funded most of my events,” Takai said.

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The first panel consisted of major names in the fashion business industry.

The panelists discussed the importance of networking and using social media as a tool to build relationships. Alexander discussed the significance of knowing exactly what one wants their business to look like before getting started.

Takai closed the first panel on an inspirational note. “When you start to manifest destiny, nobody can close that door,” Takai said. After cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, the audience returned to their seats in preparation for the second panel. This panel consisted of influencers, including The Daily S. L. A. Y. founder Christen Marie Lockett, Millennial Wives Club founder Tia Davidson, and Natalie and Sarah Knowlton, who founded We the Birds blog and We the Birds Macarons. Each panelist successfully uses social media to grow their blogs and/or businesses. One question that sparked conversation among the panel is how to quit the 9-5 job and chase their passion. Natalie Knowlton worked in finance before she and her sister started lifestyle blog We the Birds. She discussed how to let go of a fixed salary in order to start a dream job.

“You will know when it’s time, but you have to save money for it and you have to plan it. Listen to your gut,” Knowlton said. Christen Marie Lockett is the youngest panelist to ever join the Dallas Millennial Club. She founded her blog The Daily S. L. A. Y. while in college at Texas Christian University. S. L. A. Y. refers to “shopping, love, amusement, and yes moments around DFW.” The 23-year-old discussed how to remain authentic while growing followers and essentially a fan base. “After trying to be so many different people, I realized being authentic is the best thing to be,” Lockett said. She discussed how many times she fell or made a weird face before she finally got the perfect picture posing for an Instagram or blog post. The evening was filled with stories of failures, successes, and most of all, inspiration to all young entrepreneurs and influencers.