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NEWS Briefs World BERLIN — Authorities say one person was killed and 11 were injured in an explosion after a gas pipe was damaged during construction work in a western German city. BRUSSELS — Britain pledged an additional 100 million euro ($126 million) to fight Ebola and Prime Minister David Cameron called on the other European Union leaders at a summit to step up their efforts to contain the deadly virus too.
National FREDERICK, Md.— An airplane and a helicopter collided in the air near a Maryland airport before crashing into a line of trees and a pair of storage units on the ground Thursday afternoon, killing three people and injuring two men. RALEIGH, N.C. — An alarming lack of institutional oversight at the University of North Carolina allowed an academic fraud scandal to run unchecked for nearly two decades and has the school reeling from the scandal’s fallout.
Texas UNIVERSITY PARK — A Dallasarea man has taken inspiration from the fear of Ebola for the Halloween decorations at his town house. James Faulk stacked up barrels marked “biohazard,” surrounded his yard in University Park, with yellow caution tape and crossed his door and windows with white tape marked “quarantine,” reenacting a scene that’s played out at three Dallas apartments.
Dispelling the myths about SMU PD Zoë Mattioli Contributing Writer zmattioli@smu.edu Their first semester freshman year, student Michael Bishop and his roommate were victims in an on campus crime. Someone broke into their dorm room and vandalized his roommate’s things. His roommate also happened to be the only black student on their floor. “Someone broke into the room and peed on his laptop, so they labeled it a hate crime,” recalls Michael Bishop, now a sophomore student. With zero tolerance for such criminal activity, the SMU PD took extensive measures to resolve the incident. Students on the corridor underwent DNA testing in attempt to match with that of the perpetrator, and Bishop’s roommate was reimbursed for his losses and moved to a new apartment on campus.
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Sergeant J.R. Tinsley poses in front of the seal in the SMU Police Department Office.
“They were super helpful and it made him feel happy since he was targeted,” Bishop said. “It made an impact on him, so that
was good to see.” The SMU police officers are the guardians of campus, protecting both the community
and its visitors. Having an active presence on campus, maintaining a high standard for security and enforcing lawful conduct are just
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a few of the many ways the SMU Police Department works to keep our campus as safe as possible. But their efforts go beyond that, as Bishop found out his first semester at SMU. The department is comprised of 35 personnel, including 27 peace officers, who work around the clock shifts to uphold a safe campus environment. During the day, officers aim to be seen and heard on campus, providing assistance to both visitors and members of the SMU community. The flagpole, Hughes Trigg, and along Bishop Boulevard are just a few examples of where you can almost always count on seeing a squad car. “The student comes here as a young person about to go the way they want to go for the rest of their lives,” said Sergeant J.R. Tinsley, who was once a student
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Meet the colorful Dean Collins maria cross Contributing Writer mcross@smu.edu It’s 3 p.m. on a Friday, and Storey Hall is vacant. An occasional faculty member or student drifts through. Burgundy, tan and brown tones cover walls that hold portraits of distinguished graduates. Shelves full of books line the walls. Jennifer Collins walks in at 3:15 p.m., wearing a smile from ear to ear and a bright teal jacket. She’s returning from a meeting, one of the many she attends throughout the day. Her laugh, genuine and cheerful, fills the hall as she leads a reporter to her office. Collins represents the breath of fresh air the Dedman School of Law was looking for in hiring a dean. “She brings a fresh set of eyes,” said Nathan Cortez, associate professor and associate dean for research at Dedman Law. Collins began her role as
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The Love Your Body Week Symposium took place in the Hughes-Trigg Ballroom Wednesday.
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Jennifer Collins.
dean of Dedman Law on July 1, replacing John Attanasio, the law school’s dean from 1998 to 2013. Her journey to SMU was both expected and extraordinary, filled with distinctions and high profile positions. Collins completed her undergrad degree at Yale University, where she obtained her B.A. in history. She then went on to Harvard University, where she
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Faculty, staff teach students importance of self-acceptance campbell flemmons Associate Online Editor cflemmons@smu.edu Dedman Center held its 5th annual Love Your Body Week Symposium at 6 p.m. on Wednesday in the Hughes-Trigg Ballroom. More than 100 students came to enjoy some free food and hear an encouraging discussion about body positivity from dietitians Meagan Rothschild
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Bishop D. Max Whitfield was appointed as director of the Center for Religious Leadership at the Perkins School of Theology by Provost Paul Ludden according to an announcement released by SMU Wednesday. Ludden made the appointment after receiving the nomination from Perkins School of Theology Dean William B. Lawrence. “Bishop Whitfield’s considerable experience and longstanding interest in leadership will enhance the
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Bishop D. Max Whitfield.
work of the Center for Religious Leadership here at Perkins,” Dean Lawrence said in a press
she said. "Move like you love yourself. Speak like you love yourself. Act like you love yourself." She wants us to return to the mindset we had when we were children and didn't think about our bodies so negatively. Counter talked about his history with an eating disorder and how it led him to discover the importance of self-care.
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Perkins appoints new director of Center for Religious Leadership Christina cox Managing Editor clcox@smu.edu
and Lisa Elders and yoga instructor Michael Counter. They spoke about various topics ranging from the importance of eating for your body's needs and different types of exercise. The goal of the symposium was to encourage college students to adopt a positive body image and accept who they are. Rothschild spoke about the importance of loving yourself. "Eat like you love yourself,"
release. “We are excited about his willingness to share his gifts in this important role.” The Center for Religious Leadership of Perkins School of Theology trains students in the theology of leadership. Lessons are based in an understanding of leadership as a spiritual vocation that is lived out within communities. The center uses skills from other SMU schools including the Cox School of Business and the Dedman School of Law. Whitfield will continue to serve as Bishop in Residence at Perkins. He hopes to encourage the growth and prominence of
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Pony pride hits the Dallas highways staff reports Now students can display their pony pride everywhere they go with a red and blue SMU TollTag complete with an image of Peruna. The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) released the limited edition TollTags to the public Oct. 15. The SMU TollTags can be used for parking at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field, and on any toll road in Texas and Oklahoma. With the new TEXpress Lanes, these TollTags will have a lot of use for North Dallas residents wishing to speed up their travels along Dallas’ highways.
Dallas residents and Mustang fans are already excited about the new tags. “I have been a TollTag owner since 1989 and I am thrilled to have a new SMU TollTag as I travel across Texas,” Alumni Board Chair Leslie Melson said in a press release. TollTag users can exchange their tags for the SMU-branded ones at any NTTA service center for no additional cost. Those who do not have a TollTag can order one from the Parking and ID Services office. TollTag prices are $40 for standard accounts or $20 for infrequent toll road drivers. For more information about the TollTags visit ntta.org.